The Griffin hunting dog, whose scientific name is Vendée poodle, medium-sized Griffin Vendéen, medium-sized Vendée poodle, and medium-sized Vendée hound, is a very ancient hunting dog. Since the beginning of World War II, this breed has almost disappeared. Later, breeders introduced the blood of English and French hounds and billies. Since then, this breed has become popular, thus evolving into the appearance of today's Griffin hunting dog. Its hair is very rough, silky, and has Hounds of this quality are suited to working in the water!