DESCRIPTION

The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen’s body is designed to move easily through dense ground cover, and is about 50% longer than it is tall. The skull is domed with marked occiput and stop, and is flanked by long, low set ears. Oval shaped eyes are large and dark, and convey a look of witty alertness and friendliness upon the PBGV. Other characteristic facial features include a beard, moustache and bushy eyebrows. The back is long and level with a slight arch over the loin, ending in a high set, medium length tail that is carried erect and proudly. The outer coat is long, harsh and rough, and amply covers a thick, short undercoat. Coloring is predominately white, with various combinations of orange, lemon, tricolor, sable, grizzle or black markings.

HISTORY

The petit basset griffon vendeen (PBGV) is an old breed of scenthound developed to hunt small game on the west coast of France. The name reveals that he is a small, low to the ground, rough haired dog, and that he was developed in the Vendeen region of France. Vendeen is an area characterized by rough terrain, thick underbush and lots of brambles. This resulted in the development of a breed that is sturdy, strong and determined.

The PBGV's history can be traced back to the 16th century. As with many French hounds, there were large versions and small versions and much interbreeding occurred. The larger dog of this breed was referred to as the grand basset griffon vendeen and little effort was made to separate the petit and grand versions until the late 1800s. By the early 1900s, separate breed standards were developed but it was not until 1950 that the grand basset griffon vendeen was considered a separate breed from the petit basset griffon vendeen. The primary difference between the breeds is their height. The petit stands 13 to 15 inches at the shoulder. The grand stands 15 to 17 inches.

Eventually, in 1975, interbreeding between the grand and petit was no longer allowed. But, since interbreeding had occurred for centuries before this, litters will continue to have both grand and petit versions for years to come.

In 1984 the PBGV Club of America was founded and, in 1990, the American Kennel Club accepted the breed and eventually placed him in the hound group.

TEMPERAMENT

Fun and affectionate, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen is a natural extrovert. This dog likes to have its nose in everything, and is apt to know all the goings on of the house in detail. The PBGV likes to play with children, adults and other dogs, but may be initially aloof or unfriendly toward other pets; socialization with small animals beginning in puppyhood will stamp this out. Owners who are new to the breed are sometimes frustrated by the PBGV’s combination of ardent affection and difficulty of training; this dog certainly demonstrates its love for you, but that does not mean it will listen to a word you say. A firm hand, positive reinforcement and plenty of patience will eventually bring this dog under your control. Until then, stubbornness may be an issue.

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