A dog breed, specifically a French scenthound. The region of the Vendeé required a hardy breed, and hunters of the lower classes needed a slower hound that they could keep up with. The Basset Griffon Vendéen was created to fulfill these requirements.
reference: American Kennel Club, American Kennel Club Website, Accessed 10 April 2024, <https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/grand-basset-griffon-vendeen/>
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