Names
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Little Griffon Vendeen Basset
Small Basset Griffon Vendeen

Origin
France, 1700s

Use Today
Companion, Guarding

Life Expectancy
This breed can live as long as 12 years of age

Weight & Height
30-40 Pounds & 13-15 Inches

Known Health Problems
Back Problems, Aseptic meningitis, epilepsy, eye problems, heart murmur, hip dysplasia, luxating patellas

Physical Description
Medium size, sturdy and rectangular in shape. The head is twice as long as it is wide. The eyes are large and dark with long eye brows. The nose is black and the ears are long, drop and fold inward as they fall.. The neck is long, the chest is deep and the legs are short. The tail is long and tapered

Temperment
Outgoing, fun-loving and enthusiastic. Loyal to its master, gentle and loving.. They are independent yet willing to please

Living Conditions
Will do ok in an apartment

Grooming
The hard coat requires brushing with a hard brush

Exercise
Daily exercise on a lead is needed

Coat Texture
Double coated with a long, rough outer coat and a beard and mustache.

Coat Colors
White with shades of lemon or orange, black & Tan.. Tricolor

Puppies
4-7 pups per litter

Recognition
American Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
American Pet Registry, Fédération Cynologique Internationale
Canadian Kennel Club
National Kennel Club