Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Also called Little Griffon Vendéen Basset and PBGV
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Barks a lot
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen is a small and energetic breed of dog that was originally bred in France for hunting small game. They are intelligent, playful, and affectionate, and make excellent companion dogs.
- Weight
- 26–35 lb (12–16 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 13–15 in (34–38 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Wire
- Origin
- Vendée, France
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Great with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Friendly with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks often
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Regular brushing
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Bold
Happy
Independent
Stubborn
Vocal
Coat colours
White and black, white and grizzle, white and lemon, white and orange and white and tricolor
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
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Breeds of a similar size
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Sources
- Official Standard of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standard from a Conformation Perspective (PBGVCA) (opens in a new tab)
- Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
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