Description: The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen is a scent hound developed to hunt small game over the rough and difficult terrain of the Vendéen region of France. The smallest of the four rough-coated hound breeds from Vendéen, they are bold and vivacious in character, compact, tough and robust in construction.

Other Names: Little Griffon Vendeen Basset

Height: 13 - 15 inches
Weight: 25 - 35 lbs.

Colors: Solid fawn or hare; white with red, fawn, gray, or black markings, bicolor or tricolor.
Coat: Rough, long and harsh to the touch, never wooly or silky; thick undercoat.

Temperament: Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens are affectionate, independent
With Children: Yes, but may be too boisterous for young children.
With Pets: Yes, will play peacefully.

Watch-dog: High
Guard-dog: Low

Care and Exercise: Minimal weekly brushing or combing with a hard brush. Pluck ear canals. The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen needs considerable amount of exercise.
Training: Although the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen is naturally obedient they need to be taught control and be made to under stand who is "alpha dog" in the home.
Learning Rate: Low

Activity: High
Living Environment: Home with a fenced yard is best for the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen. Hunting is instinctive and so is digging. Never leave them loose or they will be gone.

Health Issues: PRA, juvenile cataracts, patellar luxation.

Life Span: 10 - 14 Years
Litter Size: 4 - 7

Country of Origin: France
History: The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen can be traced to the 16th century and directly to the Griffon Vendéen. They come from La Vendee a district in the western coast of France. The Vendéens were directly bred from the white Southern Hound and rough-coated dogs from Italy. Their name means Petit - small, Basset - low to the ground, Griffon - rough or wire coated and Vendéen - the area of origination.

First Registered by the AKC: 1991
AKC Group: Hound Group
Class: Hound
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 6), KC (GB), TKC, UKC

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