The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen is a small and energetic breed of dog that was originally bred in France for hunting small game. They are intelligent, playful, and affectionate, and make excellent companion dogs.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Weight
- Male 12–16 kg · Female 12–16 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 34–38 cm · Female 34–38 cm
- Origin
- France
- Coat
- wire, medium
- Colors
- white and orange, white and black, white and lemon, white and tricolor, white and grizzle
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- PBGV, Little Griffon Vendéen Basset
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise60 min per day