Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen

Temperament: Alert, Happy, Vivacious

Group: Hound Group

Height: 33.0–38.1 in

Weight: 11.3–18.1 lb

Life Expectancy: 12.0–14.0 yrs

Energy Level: Energetic

Trainability: Independent

Shedding: Occasional

Grooming Frequency: Weekly Brushing

A loose translation of the name describes the dog well: Petit (small), Basset (low), Griffon (rough-coated), Vendéen (from the Vendée region of France). Put it all together and you have a diminutive hound, standing 13 to 15 inches at the shoulder, with short but strong legs and a rough tousled coat, bred to hunt rabbits on the rugged west coast of France. Other distinctive features of these little extroverts are a proudly carried head, a saber tail, and a loud, hound bark. The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen is a vivacious small French hunting hound known for a happy demeanor and durable constitution. Bred to work in a pack, PBGVs enjoy company and do well with other dogs and kids.