| Breed:
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen |
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Breeds |
 The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen were developed in the La Vendee district in France as a trailing scent hound, meant to hunt small game over the rough terrain of the area. They are the smaller version of their larger ancestor, the Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, which was developed in the sixteenth century. Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen's are still used today to hunt small game such as rabbit, hare and feathered game. They are very hardy, robust, bold, determined and extremely intelligent, as is demanded by the climate in which they were developed to hunt.
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| Height: |
13 - 15 inches |
| Weight: |
25 - 35 lbs. |
| Temperament: |
Independent, intelligent, bold, merry, friendly, loving and loud (they use their voices a lot). |
| Color(s): |
White, with any combination of lemon, orange, tricolor, sable and grizzle markings. |
| Grooming: |
Should be brushed weekly, and any mats removed with a mat breaker. Bathing is only necessary when they become dirty and smelly. If properly groomed, they shed little to no hair. Long hairs on the bottom of the feet should be trimmed regularly. |
| Coat(s): |
Slightly long, wiry course outer coat with a soft undercoat. |
| With
Children: |
Good with children of any age. |
| With
Pets: |
Good with other dogs, but probably not ideal to have around small animals. |
| Training: |
They learn quickly, and train easily, though they are very intelligent, and may become bored easily. |
| Exercise: |
Should be exercised moderately. Will benefit from at least two hours of exercise per day. |
| Health
Issues: |
Generally very healthy, some infrequently reported illnesses include: Heriditary eye abnormalities (ie: persistent pupillary membranes, retinal folds (these do not commonly affect vision); glaucoma (usually results in blindness); Aseptic Meningitis, also known as PBGV (Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen) Pain Syndrome; seizure disorders; epilepsy, hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, food allergies and skin allergies. |
| Housing: |
Best suited for a house with a securely fenced-in yard, they will also do well in apartments if exercised frequently. |
| Life
Span: |
14+ years |
| Country
of Origin: |
France |
| Conformation
Group: |
AKC - Hound UKC - Scenthound
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