# Blue Gascony Griffon Also known as: Griffon Bleu de Gascogne - **Group:** Scent Hound (FCI group 6) - **Size:** Medium - **Origin:** France - **Height:** 48–57 cm - **Weight:** 15–20 kg - **Life expectancy:** 10–13 years - **Temperament:** Excitable, Affectionate, Alert, Energetic, Vocal - **FCI standard:** No. 32 A rough-coated, blue-speckled French scenthound with a fine nose and voice, used on small and large game alone or in packs. Rare outside France, it is excitable yet affectionate. ## Overview The Blue Gascony Griffon is a medium-sized French scenthound with a shaggy, slate-blue speckled coat and drop ears that are shorter than those of many hounds. It is a versatile hunting dog, working on both small and large game, singly or in packs. It is uncommon as a pet but is exported as a rare breed. ## History The breed came from crosses between the Bleu de Gascogne and the Griffon Nivernais, and possibly the Grand Griffon Vendéen. It declined for many years but is now enjoying a revival. Some dogs have been exported from France to other countries, where they are promoted to people seeking something unusual. ## Appearance A medium to medium-large hound of 48 to 57 cm at the withers, with a hard, rough coat of white mottled with black, giving a slate-blue look. There are black patches on the head, tan eyebrows that give a four-eyed effect, and tan on the cheeks, ears, legs and under the tail. The tail is carried up in a gentle curve. ## Temperament Described in its standard as highly excitable but affectionate. It is alert, with a good nose and a good voice, and it is happiest when it has a job to do. ## Care and exercise This is a working hound that needs plenty of daily exercise and mental stimulation, ideally with scent work or hunting. The rough coat needs regular brushing and a tidy-up now and then. A secure garden is essential, because it will follow a scent. ## Health No unusual health problems have been documented for the breed. As with other drop-eared hounds, regular ear checks are sensible. ## Ratings (1 to 5) - Energy: 4 - Exercise needs: 4 - Grooming: 3 - Shedding: 3 - Trainability: 3 - Barking: 4 - Good with children: 3 - Good with other dogs: 4 Page: https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/blue-gascony-griffon Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griffon_Bleu_de_Gascogne · https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37991 Photo: Alephalpha (CC BY-SA 3.0), https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:04031124_Griffon_Bleu_de_Gascogne.jpg Profile written by an AI model from the sources above.