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# The Blue Gascony Griffon: temperament, price, health, and breeders
France
A hardy scenthound, affectionate and enduring, built for hunting and life in the great outdoors.
Size MediumLife expectancy 12–14 yearsBudget ≈ €107/monthPuppy €900 – €1,400
[Find a breeder 4](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-blue-gascony-griffon) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=blue-gascony-griffon)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Very good
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Good
Other pets Good
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Good
Strengths and weaknesses
- Enduring: He can sustain prolonged effort and follow trails over long distances.
- Affectionate with his family: Behind his hunting dog profile, he knows how to be close, loyal and pleasant at home.
- Hardy: His solid build and rough coat make him a dog well suited to life in the field.
- High exercise needs: He does not tolerate an overly sedentary life well and needs frequent activity.
- Recall to work on: His chasing instinct can push him to follow a trail and move away.
- Watchfulness regarding the ears: His drooping ears require regular maintenance to limit ear infections.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active owners: It is suitable for people who can offer long outings and regular activities.
- Country living: It appreciates spacious environments where it can expend energy more freely.
- Scent hound enthusiasts: Its temperament and abilities appeal to households that understand the needs of a hunting dog.
Not recommended for
- Very sedentary people: Lack of exercise may quickly harm its balance.
- Small homes without a real outing routine: It adapts with difficulty to an overly restricted environment if it doesn't get enough exercise.
- Owners absent all day: Without enough activity or interactions, it may get bored and become harder to manage.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
53 cmBlue Gascony Griffon
- Height at the withers
- 48–57 cm
- Weight
- 20–25 kg
- Coat
- Medium-long, harsh
- FCI group
- 6
- Origin
- France
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Blue Gascony Griffon in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The origins of the Griffon Bleu de Gascogne are ancient and are located in the south-west of France, in the Pyrenean area. The breed comes from the cross between a medium-sized Bleu de Gascogne and a griffon, in order to obtain an enduring scenthound, well equipped for difficult terrain and endowed with an excellent nose. It almost disappeared before experiencing a renewed interest thanks to the work of passionate breeders, then was definitively recognized by the FCI in 1963.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Griffon Bleu de Gascogne is a medium-sized scenthound, with a body fitting into a rectangle, with a solid bone structure without heaviness. Its coat is harsh to the touch, rough and shorter on the head and ears. Its slate-blue coat comes from the mixture of black and white hairs, often with black markings on the head. It has long drooping ears, very lively dark chestnut oval eyes and a sabre-blade tail well furnished with hair.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
A passionate hunting dog, the Griffon Bleu de Gascogne is willing, lively and persevering, with a fine and powerful sense of smell. In the family, it shows itself loyal, affectionate and full of enthusiasm. Its energetic and alert temperament requires a structured living environment and regular activities to channel its natural qualities.
Affectionate Playful Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
On a daily basis, this dog needs space, movement and olfactory stimulation. He enjoys long outings, can be vocal when he is excited or on a trail, and tolerates prolonged inactivity poorly. Well exercised, he becomes a pleasant companion, close to his household and easier to live with.
Training
## Training and socialization
Its training must be early, consistent and firm without brutality. Recall deserves careful work, because its chasing instinct can encourage it to follow a trail and move away. Positive methods, play and rewards give good results with this sensitive but determined dog.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Blue Gascony Griffon
The Griffon Bleu de Gascogne remains a relatively little-known breed, which can influence the availability of puppies depending on the regions and bloodlines. The purchase price depends mainly on the seriousness of the breeding, the quality of the follow-up, and the rarity of the available litters.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/blue-gascony-griffon/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
Rustic and generally robust, the Griffon Bleu de Gascogne generally enjoys solid health when it is well cared for and sufficiently active. Like many scenthounds with drooping ears and a developed chest, it nevertheless requires targeted monitoring on certain points.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/blue-gascony-griffon/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Griffon Bleu de Gascogne needs a complete and digestible diet, rich in quality proteins, adapted to its medium size and its activity level. As it is an active dog, the ration must support effort without promoting weight gain.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/blue-gascony-griffon/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Griffon Bleu de Gascogne owes its appearance and its abilities to the cross between the Bleu de Gascogne type and the griffon coat. Long rare, it was revived thanks to a few very committed enthusiasts. It remains today mainly appreciated as a versatile scenthound capable of working on hare as well as on wild boar.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Blue Gascony Griffon
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the Griffon Bleu de Gascogne live in an apartment?
This is not its ideal living environment. It can adapt to it if its exercise needs are truly met, but it thrives more in a house with access to a secure outdoor space.
### Is the Griffon Bleu de Gascogne a good family dog?
Yes, when it is well trained and sufficiently active, it can be affectionate, loyal, and pleasant with its family, including children.
### Is the Griffon Bleu de Gascogne easy to train?
It learns properly with a consistent and positive method, but its hunting dog temperament requires real work on recall and managing distractions.
## Find a Blue Gascony Griffon breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Blue Gascony Griffon breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Blue Gascony Griffon breeders by country
[4 breeders of Blue Gascony Griffon in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-blue-gascony-griffon) [4 breeders of Blue Gascony Griffon in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-blue-gascony-griffon/italy)
[All breeders of Blue Gascony Griffon in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-blue-gascony-griffon)
## Ready to welcome a Blue Gascony Griffon?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-blue-gascony-griffon)
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