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Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen
Medium Breed
The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen is a passionate hunter and covers the ground very quickly, when allowed to run free.
Breed standards
Country of origin
France
Weight
18-20.5 kgs/40-45 lbs (standards may vary)
Height
Males 40-44 cm/16 - 17 1/2 inches; Females 39-43 cm/15 1/4 - 17 inches (standards may vary)
Coat
Hard, flat and not too long
Markings
Black with white spotting, black with tan spotting, fawn with white spotting, fawn with black mantle and white spotting, fawn with black overlay, and pale fawn with black overlay. Tan markings, white spotting or black overlay.
Lifespan
12-14 years
They are eager to please, little dogs, with a courageous attitude towards life. Loving and very friendly, the beautiful little breed is well-behaved, thrives in social situations and is always happy to meet new people.
Temperament
The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen is a friendly and social breed that enjoys meeting new people and gets along well with them. They are energetic and always happy to play with anyone that wants to. They love being with their family but their hunting instinct will prevail, making them somewhat independent and likely to wander off given the opportunity. Early obedience training is essential to ensure control.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen is a wonderful, energetic breed of dog, happy to be outside and with its family. They have a strong desire to hunt and owners should be aware of this trait.
- A good companion
- A very good hunter of small game
- Do not need trimming or stripping
- Require sufficient daily exercise
- Best with a securely fenced garden
- Better if living in the countryside
- Needs weekly grooming