Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

The Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit) is an ancient French hunting breed. As its name implies it is a short­legged (basset), rough-coated (griffon) hound, originating in the district of Vendee, and is one of the four breeds of Basset Hounds found in France. The others are the Basset Artesien Normand, the Basset Bleu de Gascogne and the Basset Fauve de Bretagne.

The Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit) is a cheerful, active, busy little hound, intelligent and inquisitive. Its friendly nature and liking for human companionship make it an excellent family pet, and its deep resonant voice can act as a deterrent.

Origin and history

The Griffon Vendeen (Petit), to quote Monsieur P Doubigne, an expert on the breed, is a miniature Basset reduced in size and proportions, while retaining all the qualities of the breed: the passion for hunting, fearlessness in the densest coverts, activity and vigour It was bred down from a larger variety, the Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand), which was originally used for wolf hunting and is now used, in France, for hunting wild boar.

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Puppies

Good points

• Excellent family pet
• Friendly
• Likes human company
• Voice will deter unwelcome callers

Take heed

• Needs plenty of exercise
• Not suitable for apartments or tiny gardens

Size

Height: 13V2-15in (34-38cm). A tolerance of '/sin (1cm) is allowed.

Exercise

The Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit) is an active, energetic breed needing plenty of exerise. It is not recommended for life in small apartments or houses with tiny gardens unless great care, time and trouble can be given to its needs and well-being.

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Information

General appearance
A small hound, lively and vigorous, with a body of medium length. Tail carried proudly. Coat rough and long without exaggeration. Expressive head. Ears well turned, garnished with long hair, attached below the line of the eye, and not too long.

Colour
Unicolour; hare grizzle, grey or fawn, although this colour is not encouraged. Bicolour: orange and white; black and white; grey and white; tan and white. Tricolour: black, white and tan; white, hare and tan; white, grey and tan.

Head and skull
Skull slighty convex and of moderate length, not too wide, narrow below the eyes. Stop marked. Occipital bone shows.

Tail
Set high, strong at base and gradually tapering. Not too long, carried sabre fashion. Lively.

Feet
Not too strong; hard and tight-padded.

Nails
solid.

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Feeding & Grooming

Grooming

Its rough coat needs little attention.

Feeding

Recommended would be 6-130z (170-369g) of a branded, meaty product with biscuit added in equal part by volume, or 3_-13/4 cupfuls of a dry food, complete diet, mixed In the proportion of 1 cup of feed to 1/2 cup of hot or cold water.

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