How to Identify a Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen

Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens (PBGVs) are hunting dogs that originated in France and are members of the hound group. [1] Although they do have several characteristics that are similar to other dog breeds, they have quite a few distinguishing ones as well. This wikiHow will help you figure out whether or not a dog is a Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen.

Method 1
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Looking at the Body Structure

  1. PBGVs are small dogs overall, being anywhere from 13–15 inches (33–38 cm) in height and weighing between 25–40 pounds (11–18 kg). [2]
  2. A PBGV should have a head that is balanced in size with the dog as a whole. The head should not appear coarse or excessively large. [3]
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  3. PBGVs have ears that are covered in long hair and set on below the line of the dog's eyes and brow. The ears should end in an oval shape and appear to fold inward, with the leathers reaching close to the end of the dog's nose. Also, the ears should appear narrow, fine, and supple. [4]
  4. PBGVs have large, dark-colored eyes that should have good pigmentation and are slightly oval-shaped. [5]
  5. PBGVs should have a tail that regularly tapers, appears strong at the base, and is medium in length. You should also notice quite a bit of hair, and the tail should also have a slight curve. Typically, the tail should be carried proudly (similar to a saber blade), and when it is curved downwards, the tail bone tip should not reach further than the dog's hock joint. [6]
  6. Overall, PBGVs should have a robust, tough, and compact appearance, with the gait seeming free overall, no matter how fast the dog is moving. [7]
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Taking Note of the Coat

  1. PBGVs are typically white in color, with markings in any combination that may be sable, orange, black, lemon, grizzle, or tricolor. [8]
  2. PBGVs should have a coat with a harsh, rough texture. It should not have a silky or woolly feel to it. [9]
  3. Overall, PBGVs should have a coat that is long in length with no exaggeration. Also, the coat as a whole should have a tousled, disarrayed, and casual appearance. [10]
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Checking Temperament

  1. PBGVs are hardy, since they were originally bred for hunting in terrain that was rugged. This means they can keep up with those who like to do outdoor activities such as hiking. [11]
  2. PBGVs are active dogs overall, and they typically need regular exercise through things like daily walks or games of fetch. [12]
  3. PBGVs are good-natured and enthusiastic dogs, to the point where they are known as "The Happy Breed". [13]
  4. Because PBGVs are scenthounds, they are driven by scent, meaning they will immediately follow a scent of an animal such as a rabbit once they begin to smell it, so this is something to be aware of. As a result of this, PBGVs should not be allowed off-leash unless the area they are in is completely fenced in and otherwise secure. [14]
  5. PBGVs are known to bark often using a deep bark, particularly if they hear a strange or unfamiliar noise, making them decent watchdogs. [15]
  6. PBGVs are extroverted and enjoy going places with their owners, especially if they are exposed from an early age with positive training. They also like making new friends and meeting new people. [16]
  7. Because they were originally bred as a pack animal, PBGVs generally do best if they're treated as a member of the "family pack", and they do not do well if they're living by themselves. This dog breed also tends to do well around children and other pets, especially when they're socialized frequently from an early age. [17]
  8. PBGVs have been known to be willful and stubborn at times, needing frequent, patient, consistent, and firm training, so this is something to take note of. [18]
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      References

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      2. ↑ https://www.dogtemperament.com/petit-basset-griffon-vendeen/
      3. ↑ https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/petit-basset-griffon-vendeen#/slide/1
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