What makes the Chien-gris Unique?
The Chien Gris was a breed of wire-coated hunting hound native to France. The Chien Gris was one of the most popular scent hounds with the French nobility, and was extensively used by the King of France. The Chien Gris was a type of Griffon, a group of French scent hounds and gun dogs known for their keen noses and wiry coats, and some say that the dog was the ancestor of all subsequent Griffon breeds.
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Chien-gris is now extinct and there was no record of its temperament.
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Description
As its name would suggest, the Chien Gris was primarily gray in color. However most of these dogs also had tan or red markings on the feet, legs, underside of the tail, shoulders, chest, and face. They were large, and, even though they did not have such good noses, were preferred by the Kings to the St Huberts, which were said to be only of medium size. The breed was known to be quite large. It is usually described as being roughly equivalent in size to a Saint Hubert Hound, which means that it probably stood between 20 and 27 inches tall at the shoulder and weighed between 50 and 100 pounds.
This dog had the long, drooping ears common among many scent hounds, and also had a long snout. The Chien Gris was most famous for its distinctive coat. The hair itself was short to medium in length and quite wiry. The wire coat on the face may have formed a mustache and goatee.
Short History of the Chien-gris
The Chien-gris aka Gris de S.Louis was a breed of dog, now extinct, which originated in Medieval times. The Chien Gris was a breed of wire-coated hunting hound native to France. The Chien Gris was one of the most popular scent hounds with the French nobility, and was extensively used by the King of France. The Chien Gris was a type of Griffon, a group of French scent hounds and gun dogs known for their keen noses and wiry coats, and some say that the dog was the ancestor of all subsequent Griffon breeds. The Chien Gris is also known as the Chien Gris de Saint Louis, the Gray Dog, the Gray Dog of Saint Louis, and the Dun Hound.
Temperament
Chien-gris is now extinct and there was no record of its temperament.
Caring for Your Chien-gris
Grooming & Bathing
Chien-gris is now extinct and there was no record of its grooming and care.
Exercise & Training
Chien-gris is now extinct and there was no record of its exercise & training requirements.
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