A loose translation of the name describes the dog well: Petit (small), Basset (low), Griffon (rough-coated), Vendéen (from the Vendée region of France). Put it all together and you have a diminutive hound, standing 13 to 15 inches at the shoulder, with short but strong legs and a rough tousled coat, bred to hunt rabbits on the rugged west coast of France. Other distinctive features of these little extroverts are a proudly carried head, a saber tail, and a loud, hound bark. The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen is a vivacious small French hunting hound known for a happy demeanor and durable constitution. Bred to work in a pack, PBGVs enjoy company and do well with other dogs and kids.
Life Span
12–14 years
Weight
5.1–8.2 kg
Height
83.9–96.8 cm
Exercise
moderate
Grooming
moderate
Shedding
moderate
Good with Kids
Yes
Good with Pets
Yes
Apartment
Friendly
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen belongs to the Hound Group.
The average lifespan of a Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen is 12 to 14 years.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen dogs are valued for their alert, happy, vivacious nature.
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