Basset Griffon Vendeen

Basset Griffon Vendeen

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The Basset Griffon Vendeen is energetic and independent but they are not naturally obedient. They must be taught to know who is top dog in their family situation. They require consistent training and socialisation, especially throughout adolescence. They do need a secure garden as they will be off if they get the scent of small game. They are not a breed for the faint hearted, owners will need patience and tolerance. 

The Basset Griffon Vendeen, sometimes called the “Little Griffon Vendeen Basset” is merry, friendly and always very busy exploring. Very intelligent, but independent. Bold and lively; compact and robust. He’s a dog that needs ‘people attention’ and will demand it if his owner neglects him. The BGV is basically a pack animal and much of his behavior reflects this heritage.It has a casual appearance, but is always alert. It can be willful, but a charming rascal. 

Curious and completely confident. The dog must be well-secured, as he is a renowned digger, jumper and escape artist. They are generally good with other dogs, but should not be trusted with non-canine pets. You may have heard that BGV’s are hard to train. 

This is not true! The BGV is intelligent and can be trained for many purposes. He also has a great desire to please. The problem for the owner is that the dog is so smart that he often has his own agenda (which may not be the same as the owners!) They are good with children and are fairly friendly with strangers. 

A bored or lonely BGV will make his own ‘entertainment’. Giving your dog a variety of toys and things to chew on, a safe environment and eliminating the opportunity to be destructive will control this potential problem. The use of a crate not only provides this safety, but it also becomes his own special place.

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