Created after the demise of the wolf, it has been successfully used to hunt deer, fox and rabbits. Some individuals may be very outgoing, while others are somewhat reserved in nature, but never shy or vicious. Extreme shyness or viciousness is a disqualification. The first and immediate impression of a Petit Griffon Bleu de Gascogne should be that of a hound with substance and staying power. Considering the breed's long hunting history, individual hounds should have moderate bone and ample muscle.
Males are heavier than females.
The occiput is well pronounced. The stop is lightly marked. The skull tends to be an oval shape, light and not too large, but pleasing in proportion to the rest of the hound. NOSE - Black in color. The muzzle may be straight, but is more often slightly aquiline, as in the Bleu de Gascogne.