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The five rarest AKC-recognized breeds are the sloughi, the Norwegian lundehund, the grand basset griffon Vendéen, the Bergamasco sheepdog and, at 201st, the English foxhound.

Follow along for live coverage of the final day of Crufts 2025 as the "Best of Breed" dogs go head to head for the converted "Best in Show" title.

The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, with its long history in northern France, was originally bred for hunting large game. Known for its majestic appearance, this breed has a dense coat that is slightly ...

The other five finalists were: Elton, a French bulldog; Raffa, a papillon; Hendricks, a weimaraner; Neville, a Leonberger; and Getme, a grand basset griffon vendéen.

The other major Day 4 winner was Get Me, a Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen who took home first-place in the hound group. Meanwhile, the Flyball competition featured a surprising winner.

The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, or GBGV, is a French scenthound known for its somewhat active nature and tireless spirit. These dogs are never high-strung but are always busy and eager to ...

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen (GBGV), one of the rare dog breeds, is playful, full of energy, friendly, affectionate, good with dogs, happy, outgoing, independent, and needs their minds stimulated.

Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen A bit smaller than their grand basset counterparts, the petite basset griffin Vendéen basset has a playful, tousled appearance that is sure to steal your heart.

Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen, took home the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show on Tuesday.