Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

Hound

Coat

Solid:
Sable: Red Sable in any pattern.
Grizzle: Grey grizzle (regular) is accepted
Tan: One of these combinations in the traditional, creeping or saddle pattern
with
with
White Markings: All of the above may have in the blanket, piebald or extreme white pattern.
Ticking/Roaning: Ticking is allowed. In this breed, it is allowed that ticking is present on the body but not on the legs, due to the coat type of the breed.

Eyes

- preferred

Nose

Faults

None

Disqualifications

None

Varieties

None

Notes

The name of this breed could be translated to 'small shortlegged wirehaired dog from Vendéen'. It comes from an area where the hounds must have thick, protective fur, for the vegetation here is very heavy.
The short-legged dogs are naturally slower than their long-legged cousins, which makes it easier for a hunter on foot to follow them. They are used especially for deer hunts, and today the pbgv is one of the most popular french bassets.

The petit basset griffon vendeen should appear small, powerful and elongated with wirey fur and a lively temperament. The muzzle is rather short with a straight top of muzzle, marked stop and rounded skull. The lips should have moustasches. The eyes with a lively expression and good-sized eyebrows. The eyes are set at or right below eye height, thin and carried close to the head. They should not be long enough to reach the tip of the muzzle if stretched out. The back is straight, the chest deep. The coat is of medium length with a wirey texture.

Breed Files

Filename: SN PBGV
Offset: 1C04
Base: Great Dane
SCP: Great Dane
Accepted: December 26, 2012
Notes: Variations in coat amount, beard size, eyebrow size, ear length, tail carriage. Optional liplines, three texture variations.

Filename: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Offset:
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: January 8, 2006
Notes: Addball tail and angled legs. May be unsuitable for obedience.

Filename: BD PBGV
Offset: FE86
Base: Dachshund
SCP: Dachshund
Accepted: January 4, 2006
Notes: Angled legs.