Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Hound Group
Height at Shoulders
13-15 in
Weight
25-40 lbs
Life Expectancy
14-16 yrs
History
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen was developed over 400 years in France along with three other griffon hounds, the Grand Griffon Vendéen, Briquet Griffon Vendéen, and the Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen. Their griffon, or wire, coat kept them from getting tangled in brambles while hunting. In the late 1800's, the Basset Griffon Vendéen was developed, including both medium and large dogs, now called the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen and the Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen. These dogs were bred to have short legs so that their human hunting companions could keep up with them on the hunt. It wasn't until 1907 that the medium and large variations were considered to be their own breeds.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
★★★★☆
Affection Towards Family
★★★★★
Friendliness Towards Strangers
★★★★★
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
★★★★★
Exercise Needs
★★★★★
Energy Level
★★★★★
Sensitivity
★★★☆☆
Noise Level
★★★★★
Prey Drive
★★★★★
Shedding
★★★★☆
Common Traits
Playful and comical with a happy-go-lucky attitude
Independent and stubborn with a mind of their own
Fun-loving, curious, and tend to get bored easily- require lots of mental stimulation, especially when they're left alone
Known to wander once they start to follow a scent trail and might even dig under a fence to pursue it
Easier to train than most other scenthounds, but training can still be a bit challenging (especially housetraining)
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