In 2021, the Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen crown went to Ethos Loving The Northland at 22.54 mph, up from 21.35 mph the year before — the 2nd straight year planting a flag atop the Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen rankings, clear of the field — the best of 6 ranked. That top speed makes the Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen the 181st-fastest of 228 breeds in 2021. The top 6 averaged 20.3 mph — proof of how deep the Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen talent really runs.
See full AKC Fast CAT speed rankings — by breed, by year, and all-time — on Dash-Hound.