Hound Group
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
The Petit Basset Griffon VendΓ©en β affectionately known as the PBGV β is a cheerful, boisterous French scent hound from the VendΓ©e region, developed t…
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Size
Small-Medium
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Coat
Rough, Harsh
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Energy
High
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Groom Every
8 weeks
Character
What is the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen like?
The Petit Basset Griffon VendΓ©en β affectionately known as the PBGV β is a cheerful, boisterous French scent hound from the VendΓ©e region, developed to hunt rabbit and hare through dense bramble. Their name translates as ‘small, low, rough-coated from the VendΓ©e’. They are exuberant, friendly, and full of joie de vivre β compact scent hounds with big personalities and infectious enthusiasm. PBGVs are genuinely happy dogs that spread good humour wherever they go.
Social Skills
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen with Other Dogs
PBGVs are sociable and friendly β their pack hound heritage makes them cooperative with other dogs and people. They are warm with visitors, good with children, and typically easy in multi-dog households. Their scent drive makes them unreliable off lead in open spaces β once on a scent, recall is irrelevant. They dislike being alone and thrive on company.
Grooming Guide
How to Groom a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
The PBGV’s rough, harsh coat requires brushing two to three times weekly to maintain its characteristic tousled appearance. Their coat should not be over-groomed β it should look naturally unkempt. Professional grooming every eight weeks for a bath, light tidy, nail clip, and ear clean. Their long, pendulous ears require weekly checking and cleaning for infection.
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Pros
- ✓Exuberant, happy character
- ✓Sociable with other dogs
- ✓Good with children
- ✓Compact and manageable
- ✓Distinctive tousled appearance
- ✓Generally healthy breed
Cons
- !Scent drive β unreliable recall
- !Dislike being alone
- !Ears very prone to infection
- !Can be stubborn on a scent
- !Vocal β enthusiastic bayers
- !Need securely fenced garden