Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

Newborn petit basset griffon Vendeen puppies have vivid coat colors that lighten as they mature.

These reasonably fast, capable hound dogs are known for their persistence and stamina rather than their speed, and they were originally used to chase animals into their burrows and drive them out. The French name translates as “small, low, rough-haired (dog of) Vendee” (a place on the west coast of France); the abbreviation PBGV is sometimes used for simplicity. Another variety, the larger grand basset griffon Vendeen, was bred to hunt hares.

This friendly breed barks loudly but rarely; one owner says, “They are good with other dogs, and people. They are friendly pacifists.” However, their food intake should be monitored; they have insatiable appetites and can easily become overweight.

Their protectively hard, rough coat is low maintenance, but those with soft coats should be brushed occasionally to prevent matting.

Origin : France
Size : (male) Height 13-16 inches ; weight 24-36 pounds
(female) same
Coat : Hard and rough; undercoat is short and dense. Colors are black and white, black and tan, white and orange, black with sable markings, and tricolor. Overlaid colors include black with white markings over a fawn base and black over a sable base.