Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
The petit basset griffon vendéen is a small French scenthound from the Vendée region, bred to follow rabbit and hare through rough cover. Its name describes the dog well: petit for the smaller size, basset for the low body, griffon for the harsh coat, and Vendéen for its home region. A tousled outline, white coat with lemon, orange, black, or tricolor markings, and a bold hound voice are part of the type. Despite the cheerful look, it is a working pack hound at heart.
Households do best when they plan for scent drive, noise, and independence before falling for the face. Secure fencing is important, because a trail can override recall training, and regular exercise helps the dog settle indoors. The rough coat needs brushing and occasional hand-stripping or tidy trimming depending on the line and local practice. Breeders usually pay close attention to sound legs, back length, ears, and a temperament that stays outgoing without becoming frantic.
Colors: Apricot, Bicolor, Black, Black and Tan, Black and White, Black Mask, Blue, Blue and Tan, Blue Merle, Blue Roan, Blue Tick, Brindle, Brown, Brown and Tan, Brown and White, Chocolate, Cream, Dapple, Domino, Fawn, Fawn and White, Gold, Gray, Harlequin, Irish Marked, Liver, Liver Mask, Mantle, Mask, Merle, Mottled, Parti-Color, Piebald, Red, Red and White, Red Merle, Red Roan, Red Tick, Reverse Brindle, Roan, Sable, Saddle, Silver, Speckled, Spotted, Tan, Ticked, Tricolor, Tuxedo, White, White and Black, White and Lemon, White and Orange, White and Tan, White Black and Tan, Yellow
