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- Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Breed Overview
- History of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Breed. Where Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens came from
- What the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Looks Like
- Best Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Breeders
- Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Growth
- Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Litter Size
- How Fast Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens Can Run
- Good Names for Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens
- How Intelligent are Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens?
- How Popular are Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens with New Dog Owners?
- Health Problems in Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens and How to Prevent Them
- How to Take Care of Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
- Dog Breeds That Are Similar to Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens
- Other Things to Know About Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Breed Overview
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen is a small-sized dog.
The adult Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen stands 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder.
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen belongs to the Hound Dogs group.
Dogs in the Hound Dogs group, like the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen, were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
The fact that Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens belong to the Hound Dogs group is one of the reasons why Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens have the personality and temperament that they have.
The temperament of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen is generally described as:
- Active
- Extroverted
- Friendly
- Happy
- Independent
- Lively
History of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Breed. Where Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens came from
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or “PBGV” is a small-sized breed of dog originated from the Vendeen region in France.
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a scent hound that was used for hunting in the thick briar patches of the Gascogny region.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is the French name for “Small Low-Growing Bush Dog”, which refers to the hunting terrain where this breed was used.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens were imported to North America in 1979 and recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1988.
This breed is still relatively rare in North America, with only about 1,000 puppies being born each year.
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a happy, friendly and intelligent dog that makes an excellent companion for active families.
If you are looking for a unique and lovable companion, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen may be the perfect breed for you!.
What the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Looks Like
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a breed of small hound originating in the west of France.
The name Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen literally means “small, low-set griffon (wire-coated) of the Vendeen region”.
They are rugged dogs, built for endurance and agility rather than speed.
Petit Bassets have a rough coat that is harsh to the touch and comes in four recognized color varieties: tricolor (black, tan, and white), orange belton (a variegated coat with patches of orange on a white background), black and tan, or lemon and white.
Petit Bassets are known for their long, droopy ears, which are susceptible to infection if not cleaned regularly.
They have a square-proportioned body and a tail that is carried low.
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is an active breed that needs plenty of exercise; they are not well suited to life as a house pet.
They are intelligent and curious dogs, and their hunting instincts can make them a nuisance if not given enough.
Petit Bassets are good with children and other pets if they are socialized from an early age.
They require moderate grooming and need to be brushed weekly to prevent matting of their coat.
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Best Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Breeders
We have researched reputable Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen breeders that you can buy a puppy.
Go to this page for our complete list of reputable Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen breeders in various states in the United States.
On this page, you will see how much these breeders sell their puppies for, and how many puppies they have available.
A few of these breeders are listed below.
SUNPEAK PBGVS
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Lacey Kennels
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Talus PBGV / GBGV
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Sonora
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Patricia Whitlock
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Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Growth
New Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen owners need to know about the growth of their Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens. This will help them plan their living spaces accordingly.
Also, knowing the typical growth pattern of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen will help new owners catch the abnormal growth of their Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen early.
See our calculator for predicting how big your Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen puppy will get. You will also learn about the typical weight of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen at different ages and how to catch abnormal growth in your Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Litter Size
Researchers from the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science did a study where they counted the numbers of puppies in 35 different Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen birth litters.
From this study, the researchers found that the average number of puppies that Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens can have is 5 puppies. Also, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen can have as few as 1 puppies per litter and as many as 10 puppies per litter.
The number of puppies that the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen will have depends on factors such as the age of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen, the method of pregnancy, etc.
Click here to see our calculator for predicting how many puppies your Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen will have and how the litter size of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen compares to the litter size of other dog breeds.
How Fast Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens Can Run
How fast a dog breed can run is a good measure of how athletic the dog breed is.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) regularly conducts dog running competitions. The AKC records the running speed of competing dogs in these competitions. These competitions are open to all dog breeds.
Based on our analysis of the speeds of 32 different Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens, the average speed of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen is 18.1 mph (29.2 kmph).
The fastest speed on AKC record that the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen ran in a race is 22.91 mph (36.9 kmph) and the minimum speed on record in a race for a Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen is 11.1 mph (17.9 kmph).
Click here to see how the speed of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen compares to the speed of other dogs and other mammals such as cats, horses, humans, etc.
Good Names for Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens
Here are some really good names that are typical for the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen ranked by popularity:
- Mr
- Macadamia
- Marvin
- Petey
How Intelligent are Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens?
| Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen | |
|---|---|
| Intelligence Rank | 62 out of 130 dog breeds |
| Trainability | Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 Repetitions! |
According to Prof. Stanley Coren, a Canadian psychology professor/dog trainer, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:
- Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence that comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that have been historically bred to be guard dogs will have a high `guarding` intelligence compared to dogs that were not bred for guarding.
- Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. You can improve your dog`s adaptive intelligence by investing time to train your dog.
- Working/Obedience Intelligence: This type of intelligence is breed-specific. Certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. This type of intelligence can be measured for each dog breed and compared to that of other dog breeds.
Professor Stanley Coren measured and ranked the working intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.
Prof. Coren found that the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen has an obedience intelligence rank of 62 out of 130 dog breeds. Thus, Prof. Coren put Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens in the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category.
This means that Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 repetitions!.
However, we should mention that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone. There are other important factors you need to consider when deciding on which dog breed to get. These other factors include sociability, adorability, and compatibility of the dog breed with your lifestyle.
See the intelligence ranking of some other dog breeds below:
| Breed | Intelligence Rank |
|---|---|
| Standard Poodle | 2 |
| Labrador Retriever | 7 |
| Australian Cattle Dog | 10 |
| Pembroke Welsh Corgi | 11 |
| Cocker Spaniel | 20 |
| Weimaraner | 21 |
| Pomeranian | 23 |
| Cardigan Welsh Corgi | 26 |
| Border Terrier | 30 |
| Cairn Terrier | 35 |
| Norwegian Elkhound | 36 |
| Affenpinscher | 37 |
| Dachshund | 49 |
| Akita | 54 |
| Chinese Crested | 61 |
| Great Pyrenees | 64 |
| Saint Bernard | 65 |
| Bull Terrier | 66 |
| Pekingese | 73 |
| Chow Chow | 76 |
How Popular are Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens with New Dog Owners?
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds.
The graph below shows the popularity trend of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen.
The popularity of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen averaged over the years is Number 152 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Do not get a dog breed just because it is a popular dog breed. And do not reject a dog breed just because it is an unpopular breed.
Health Problems in Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens and How to Prevent Them
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it tends to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen is prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is an organization that keeps track of genetic health problems in dog breeds.
From the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop.
Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
If you want a Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens here.
How to Take Care of Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
To take good care of your Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen, you need to make sure that you groom your Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen regularly.
Secondly, you need to find a veterinarian in your area that will routinely check the health status of your Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen regularly, and give you appropriate recommendations on your Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen`s preventative care.
Thirdly, you need to commit some time to exercise your Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen daily. Regular exercise helps improve the health and quality of life of your Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen.
Also, you need to feed your Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen high-quality dog food, and the food should be of the right amount to prevent your Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen from getting overweight or underweight.
See our recommendations on what to feed the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen and how much food to feed the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen at different life stages.
Finally, you need to make sure that your Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen has access to clean water all the time. See our recommendations on how much water your Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen needs to drink at different ages.
Dog Breeds That Are Similar to Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens
If you have not made up your mind on which dog breed to get, you may also want to consider some other dogs similar to the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds that have similar behavior and temperament as the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen:
- Finnish Spitz (77 percent match with Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen). Learn more about the Finnish Spitz here.
- Jack Russell Terrier (77 percent match with Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen). Learn more about the Jack Russell Terrier here.
- Scottish Terrier (78 percent match with Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen). Learn more about the Scottish Terrier here.
Other Things to Know About Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens
Here are some of the very important characteristics of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen that you need to know about the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen breed:
