[2] Prior to World War I, it was bred down in size by the Comte d’Elva from the Grand Griffon Vendéen.

[2] The Briquet Griffon Vendéen was almost extinct after World War II, but thanks to the effort of Hubert Dezamy, a French dog show judge, the breed was restored.

[3][4] The Briquet Griffon Vendéen has a short head, low-set ears and a rough double coat.

Like its close relations the other vendèen hounds, the Briquet relishes its time outdoors with its family.

[3] Bred to hunt large game, Briquet Griffon Vendéen usually worked as a small pack.