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