Petit Basset
Griffon Vendéen
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 Description:
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are charming
small hunting dogs with a very natural,
tousled coat. The breed comes from - as
part of the name suggests - an area in France
called Vendee. They are related to the Griffon
Vendeen and have ancestors which date back
to the 16th century. Petit Basset Griffon
Vendeens were developed to hunt small game
(particularly rabbit) by scent. Their size,
build and coat are important to their purpose
to hunt as these dogs needed to be able
to master rough and difficult terrain in
the western part of France where they originated.
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen was officially
recognized in the American Kennel Club's
Hound Group in 1991.
Height:
At withers, the height of a Petit Basset
Griffon Vendeen should be between 13 and
15 inches (33 - 38.1 cm). AKC breed standard.
Weight:
The weight for a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
is between 31 - 40 pounds (14.1 - 18.2 kg).
Coat
Type: The Petit Basset Griffon
Vendeen's coat is rough, thick, wiry and
natural in appearance. Basic coat grooming
for the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen includes
trimming the long hairs underneath his feet
and a weekly brushing. Bathing should be
done as needed.
Color:
The color of a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen's
coat should be "white with any combination
of lemon, orange, black, sable, tricolor
or grizzle markings", according to
AKC breed standard.
Temperament:
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are active,
affectionate and very intelligent. This
breed makes a good family pet and is especially
good with children. They want to spend time
with their family and not left alone. This
breed wants and needs attention from people.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are not difficult
to train and are willing to please their
master. These dogs are charming, always
busy and alert. Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens
need daily exercise such as long walks or
a couple of short walks each day. Note that
these are hunting dogs and they will take
off on a scent, therefore they always need
to be on a leash.
Health Concerns:
Overall, the Petit Basset Griffon
Vendeen is a healthy breed. Some health
issues known to affect this breed include:
hip dysplasia, heart murmurs, neck pain
syndrome, eye problems and patellar luxation.
The average life expectancy of a Petit Basset
Griffon Vendeen is 14 years - although some
live even longer.
Special Interest:
• Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are
used as therapy dogs as well as in Search
and Rescue.
• Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are
also known as "Petit" or "PBGV"
in the United States. In England, they're
referred to as "Roughie" and in
Denmark "Griffon" or "Petit".
• The English translation of this
French name: Petit means small;
Basset means low to the ground;
Griffon means rough or wire coated
and Vendéen is the area
in France where this breed originated.
Classifications:
AKC: Hound Group
ANKC: Hound Group
CKC: Group 2 Hound
FCI: Group 1 Section 1 Scenthounds
KC: Hound
NZKC: Hounds
UKC: Scenthounds
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