Dog
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Hound 
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Champions
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Pronunciation:
puh-teet bas-it grif-uhn ven-dee-n
Breed Description:
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen breed of dog is a small sized breed that should have a slightly elongated body and short legs. They should be robust without appearing overweight and should have a sturdy, compact appearance. The breed should have a domed head and their long ears should hang on the side of the head. The top line of the dog should be level and the medium length should be tapered to a point.
The coat of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen should consist of a short undercoat that is soft in texture and a medium length top coat. The top coat should be abundant and there should be a wiry texture to the hair. The breed should have a beard and mustache and there should be shaggy eyebrows.
Temperament:
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen breed of dog is a clown like breed of dog that is known for making people laugh with their antics and cheerful disposition. This is a very playful little dog that is often very friendly with everyone they meet. They are an ideal dog for children since they often provide hours of fun for a child while still being affectionate and loyal. The breed does have a stubborn streak so it is important for owners to be firm with them and give them consistent training. IN addition, they have a way of charming just about anyone so without firm rules, this is a dog that will rule the house. The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen does very well with dogs but the breed does have a strong prey drive so they are not recommended for homes with pocket pets. Lastly, the breed is known for being escape artists and they will roam if given the opportunity.
Height:
The average height for a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is between 13 to 15 inches.
Weight:
The average weight for a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is between 31 to 40 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen breed of dog is considered to be a healthy breed but they do have a specific health problem called the PBGV Pain Syndrome. This illness causes severe pain for a period of time, intermittently during the ages of 6 to 18 months. After that time, the dog will have a lifelong condition or they may outgrow the pain but regardless, serious problems can occur during that 12 month period. Other health problems the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen can suffer from are Patellar Luxation, Hypothyroidism, Umbilical Hernia, Allergies, Multifocal Retinal Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Aseptic Meningitis, Persistent Pupillary Membranes and Inguinal Hernia.
Living Conditions:
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen breed of dog can do very well in apartments if they are exercised properly, however, the ideal living condition is a home with a large fenced yard. In addition, they should not be an outdoor dog; this is a breed that loves being with their owners. Lastly, this is a breed that needs a fence since they will chase neighborhood animals and it is important for owners to watch them since they will often escape by digging under a fence.
Exercise:
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen breed of dog is a very energetic breed of dog and will need between 45 to 60 minutes of exercise each day to stay healthy and happy. It is important to exercise this breed on leash since they do have a strong prey drive and will run off after other animals.
Life Expectancy:
14 to 16 years
Grooming:
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen breed of dog is an easy to care for breed and you should only expect to brush them once or twice a week. Bathing only needs to be done when it is necessary but the ears should be cleaned on a weekly basis. Nails should be clipped on a monthly basis and the only other task is to hand strip the coat two or three times a year to keep their coat healthy.
Origin:
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen breed of dog is a breed of hunting dog that was developed in France during the 1500's. Despite this long history, the breed remained rather unknown and more emphasis was placed on ability than on actual form. In fact, before the late 1890's, the name referred to any small, wirehaired dog that was low to the ground and found in the area of Vendeen. However, in 1898, a breed standard was created and by 1909, the breed was separated into two breed sizes, the Petit and the Grand, which covered any dog over the size of 15 inches. While the breed has been cherished for their hunting ability, they have remained fairly uncommon and was only recently accepted by the AKC in 1991. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
