Scent hound Medium size 18-22 kg
Blond Brittany Hound
A rugged French pack hound with real stamina - rewarding for active hunting or rural homes, a handful for anyone expecting a laid-back pet.
Match with your household
See match detail → Quick overview
Medium
Size
18-22 kg, 48-56 cm tall
Very high
Activity
Bred to hunt all day; needs heavy exercise
Low
Alone-time tolerance
Pack dog; dislikes long isolation
Moderate
Trainability
Independent; recall off scent is hard
Low
Coat care
Harsh coat; occasional brushing and stripping
Moderate
Fit with kids
Friendly but very energetic
Low
Other pets
Strong prey drive toward small animals
Light
Health burden
Generally hardy hunting breed
The Blond Brittany Hound typically weighs 18-22 kg, stands 48-56 cm, and lives 12-14 years.
Consider this breed if…
you hunt, or can offer hours of hard exercise in rough country,
you live rurally with secure fencing and tolerant neighbors,
you have other dogs - this pack hound thrives on canine company,
you value a tough, low-maintenance coat and a hardy constitution.
Do not consider this breed if…
you want a companion first and a working dog second,
the dog would be alone for long stretches most days,
cats or small pets share the household,
you live in an apartment or a dense suburb - the voice carries.
A typical day with a Blond Brittany Hound
- 6:30 · MorningHour-plus of hard exercise or fieldwork
- 9:00 · MidmorningSettles if worked; paces if not
- 13:00 · NoonYard patrol, nose working the fence line
- 16:00 · AfternoonTracking session or long-line hike
- 19:00 · EveningSecond outing, then calm family time
- 22:00 · NightSleeps deeply after a full working day
Family and environment
Kids Conditional
Friendly but boisterous; better with older kids.
Dogs Good
Bred to work in packs; usually excellent with dogs.
Cats Poor
Strong prey drive; a risky mix even when raised together.
Apartment Unsuitable
Energy and voice are both too much for flats.
House with a yard Conditional
Only with high, secure fencing and daily work.
City Poor fit
A scent hound's needs are hard to meet in town.
Countryside Ideal
Rural working homes are where this breed belongs.
Health data provided by RealVetCost Overall health burden Light
Detailed health data - inheritance, prevalence, course, and typical treatment costs - lives in a separate expert database. This is general guidance, not veterinary advice - confirm any decision with your vet.
View the full health profileTop health concerns
Chronic Ear Infections Check and clean ears regularly
Hip Dysplasia Screen breeding stock
Dental Disease Routine dental care needed
Similar breeds - by reason
Not visually similar - similar in what they mean for you.
Same Breton breed family on shorter legs
Blond Brittany Basset
A hardy short-legged French hunting hound - friendly and sturdy, but the nose and stamina need daily outlets or it gets restless.
View profile →
Another rough-coated medium French pack hound
Briquet Griffon Vendeen
A cheerful, shaggy French pack hound - friendly and hardy, but the nose, voice and stamina call for active homes and secure fencing.
View profile →
Comparable French pack hound energy, smoother coat
Beagle Harrier
A friendly French pack hound between a Beagle and a Harrier, great with families but a determined nose that ignores the recall.
View profile →Frequently asked questions
How much does a Blond Brittany Hound cost?
This is the Griffon Fauve de Bretagne, and it is genuinely rare outside France - in the US you are looking at importing, which typically means $2,000-$3,500 for the puppy plus shipping and paperwork. Lifetime costs are moderate for a healthy medium breed - roughly $13,000-$18,000 over 12-14 years for food and routine care - but availability, not money, is the real hurdle.
Is this the same as the Griffon Fauve de Bretagne?
Yes - it is the English rendering of the French name for the fawn rough-coated hound of Brittany. Search under the French name for real information and breeders; almost everything written under the English name is thin.
Can a Blond Brittany Hound live with cats?
It is a poor bet. This breed was developed to hunt fox and wild boar and carries a strong prey drive; some individuals raised with a cat from puppyhood coexist, but chasing is the default setting and small fleeing animals trigger it. If cats are non-negotiable in your home, pick another breed.
Does it make a good family pet?
Only for a specific family: rural, active, experienced with hounds, and ideally hunting or doing scent sports. It is friendly and even-tempered with people, but the exercise need, independence and voice overwhelm households that wanted a medium-sized companion dog.