Skip to content The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a 16th century French hound designed to hunt small game by smell. This breed is perfect for hunting in any weather and in any territory. This is the smallest French hound. This dog is quite popular in Europe, but almost unknown in the USA.
Characteristic
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is active, bold and positive. He is cocky, but at the same time attentive and reliable. This compact dog is extremely independent and always looking for adventure. This little dog is an excellent hunting dog, but it can also be a companion dog.
Character
This is a lively and noisy dog that loves to be in the spotlight. She is smart, stubborn and very charming. This breed gets along well with other dogs, but does not find a common language with other domestic animals, because the this dog perceives them as game. He is great with children and is friendly to strangers. The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen hates loneliness and boredom, he becomes uncontrollable if left alone for a long time.
Wool and care
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen has a double coat. Coarse, wire-like top coat that gives the dog a well-groomed appearance and provides protection when hunting in the bush. The undercoat of this breed is soft and dense, keeping warm. The fur on his face of the forms bushy eyebrows, mustache and beard. The color of this breed is white with yellow, red or gray spots. This dog sheds little. The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen needs to be brushed weekly to remove dead hair. You need to bathe this dog if necessary. Particular attention should be paid to the ears and teeth of the Basset Vendeen Griffon Minor and should be cleaned regularly. This breed is prone to eye diseases, aseptic meningitis, epilepsy, hip and elbow dysplasia, patella dislocations, hypothyroidism, food and skin allergies.
Training
Smart and eager to please its master, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is easy to train. He needs early socialization and early obedience training. this dog needs to be explained as early as possible that it has an owner to whom it is obliged to obey. Teaching must be consistent and the teacher patient. In this case, all the success of the dog should be supported by tasty treats or other rewards.
Activity
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is very energetic and needs regular outdoor exercise. This dog loves family games and other similar activities. It is imperative to remember that this is a hound that is always ready to rush in pursuit of prey. Therefore, it is necessary to constantly keep him on a strong leash or let him run free in a well-fenced yard. However, even in the yard, this dog should not be left unattended, since he is very smart and loves to dig, and therefore can easily escape. This breed is suitable for living in a city apartment if it is provided with sufficient physical activity.
