Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen vs Portuguese Podengo Medio

Compare Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen and Portuguese Podengo Medio side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.

Characteristic

Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen

Portuguese Podengo Medio

Breed type

Purebred

Height

39 – 44 cm

40 – 54 cm

Weight

16 – 20 kg

Life expectancy

11 – 15 years

10 – 13 years

Child friendly

5/5

Energy level

5/5

4/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

4/5

Grooming needs

2/5

1/5

Shedding

2/5

Barking level

4/5

Aggressiveness

2/5

Characteristics

Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen

Great with kids

High energy

Low grooming

Medium

Portuguese Podengo Medio

Great with kids

High energy

Low grooming

Medium

Summary

About Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen

Medium, rustic French scent hound with rough, weatherproof coat and long ears. Cheerful, sociable and affectionate, but independent and strong‑nosed, needing secure fencing, good recall and plenty of exercise. Coat needs regular brushing; ears and weight require routine care.

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About Portuguese Podengo Medio

The Portuguese Podengo Medio is a medium, athletic Portuguese hunting dog with smooth or wire coats needing simple grooming. Lively, intelligent and affectionate with family, it’s watchful with strangers and has strong prey drive. It needs plenty of daily exercise, training and mental stimulation.

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