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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 the four rough-coated hound breeds from Vendéen, France the Petit Bassett Griffon Vendéen is the smallest. They are bold and vivacious in character, compact, tough and robust in construction. Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens are scent hounds and can hunt small game such as rabbits and feathered game.
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 Vendeens 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 n eeds 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 t raced 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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