| The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is happy, energetic | | | | make sure ear cleaning and inspection is part of the |
| smaller dog that makes a great watch dog. They can | | | | package. No water or excess fluid should get in the |
| be kept in an apartment as long as they can be | | | | dogs ears, and do not try to irrigate the ears. Ear |
| walked for exercise. A properly fenced in yard is | | | | cleaning is too complicated and critical to instruct here. |
| best for exercise but they are diggers and known as | | | | Look for hair growing in the ear canal, excess wax, |
| escape artists. Never leave them off the leash as | | | | or moisture. If her ears have a discharge, foul odor |
| they will take off after an interesting scent. They | | | | or she seems to be in distress and you suspect an |
| generally like other animals and will socialize with them. | | | | infection, or tumor, consult your veterinarian. |
| They also like children. As a reminder, never leave a | | | | *Life Span. The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen can live |
| child unsupervised with a puppy or dog. | | | | between 10 and 14 years with proper nutrition, |
| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size | | | | medical care and excellent living conditions. |
| (two years old or older) of the Petit Basset Griffon | | | | *History. The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen come |
| Vendeen is 13 to 15 inches to the withers (highest | | | | from the La Vendee district of France. They are a |
| point of the shoulder) and 31 to 40 pounds. | | | | scent hound and were bred for hunting rabbits. They |
| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds have | | | | were first registered by the American Kennel |
| certain inherited health problems associated with that | | | | Association in 1991. |
| specific breed and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen | | | | Some Registries: |
| is no exception. Although considered a healthy breed, | | | | *Petite Basset Griffon Vendeen Club of Amnerica |
| be on the look out for ear problems, Aseptic | | | | *UKC United Kennel Club |
| meningitis and hereditary eye problems. This disease | | | | *NKC National Kennel Club |
| list is an informative guideline only. Other diseases | | | | *CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| may also be significant threats, please contact your | | | | *APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| veterinarian for a complete list. | | | | *AKC American Kennel Club |
| She should visit the veterinarian several times in the | | | | *FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as | | | | *NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for | | | | *KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and | | | | *ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club |
| on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for | | | | *ACR = American Canine Registry |
| check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your | | | | Litter Size: 4 to 7 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen |
| dog sweets. | | | | puppies |
| *Grooming. The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen has a | | | | Category: Hound |
| long rough, harsh to the touch coat with a thick, | | | | Terms To Describe: Bold, tough, compact, alert, lively, |
| short under coat. They should be brushed at least | | | | confident, independent, happy, extrovert, confident. |
| weekly. Long hair at the bottom of feet may need | | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| to be trimmed. | | | | Makes a good watch dog. |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week | | | | Barely sheds. |
| with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. | | | | Makes a nice family do. |
| Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and | | | | Some enjoy the company of other animals. |
| tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and | | | | *SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead | | | | Makes a poor guard dog. |
| to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious | | | | May howl. |
| disease. | | | | Will follow a scent so should be controlled. |
| Her nails may need to be examined for growth and | | | | Not a fast learner. |
| clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow | | | | They like to dig. |
| slower than the toenails of the front feet. Generally a | | | | They are known as escape artists. |
| guillotine type trimmer is the best for this chore and | | | | *Other names know by: PBGV |
| competent instructions to accomplish this can be | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything in this |
| found on the net. | | | | information may be correct for your dog. This |
| Her ears should be checked once a week and be | | | | information is meant as a good faith guideline only. |
| kept clean. If you have her professionally groomed, | | | | |