Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen

Temperament: Independent, Happy, Outgoing

Group: Hound Group

Height: 39.4–45.7 in

Weight: 18.1–20.4 lb

Life Expectancy: 13.0–15.0 yrs

Energy Level: Needs Lots of Activity

Trainability: Independent

Shedding: Seasonal

Grooming Frequency: Weekly Brushing

First, let’s deal with the name. Roughly translated, it means “Large, low, shaggy dog of the Vendée” and is pronounced “Grand-Bah-SAY Gree-FOHN VON-day-uhn.” Now, let’s have a look at the dog: He’s a sweet-faced, long-eared fellow in a shaggy coat whose mustache, beard, and profuse eyebrows suggest the look of a worldly but amiable Frenchman. Beneath the Grand’s Old World charm is a rugged, sturdily-built bruiser who is deceptively quick and light-footed. The stamina and courage of these longer-than-tall hunters is the stuff of Gallic legend. The Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen is a French scenthound. Somewhat active and never high-strung, yet GBGVs are busy dogs who don’t tire easily.