Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen

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The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen is a breed of hunting dog originating from the Vendée region of France. They are pack dogs, so owners should either spend a lot of time with them or get a second dog or cat. They have a happy and confident personality and are great companions.

The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a small, rustic dog with an unkempt, natural- looking, harsh, wiry coat, shaggy eyebrows, beard and mustache. The PBGV has a double coat. The inner coat is for warmth and is soft. The rough single coat protects the dog when hunting in thick underbrush. It comes in white with markings in any of the following colors: black, orange, yellow, tri-color and grizzle. The well-proportioned Petit is about 50% longer than tall. 

The tail tapers and is carried high and alert. Its eyes are large and dark, with an intelligent expression. It has muscular thighs and well-boned front legs. The thin, long, oval, hair-covered ears reach almost to the tip of the large-nostrilled nose. The back is level with a slight arch over the loin.

The Petit 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 PBGV 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 PBGV’s are hard to train. This is not true! The PBGV 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 PBGV 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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