Hound

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

Happy, Extroverted, Independent

Small Breed

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Size

Small

Exercise

Up to 1 hour per day

Size of home

Apartment / small home

Grooming

More than once a week

Height

13-15 in

Sheds

Moderate

Lifespan

14-16 yrs

Weight

25-40 lbs

Good with kids

Trainability

Eager to please

Size of garden

Small / secure yard

Protective

Alert watchdog

Official Trait Ratings

1 to 5 scale evaluation of temperamental and physical attributes.

Affectionate With Family

Independent

Lovey-Dovey

Good With Young Children

Not Recommended

Good With Kids

Good With Other Dogs

Not Recommended

Dog Friendly

Shedding Level

No Shedding

Hair Everywhere

Grooming Frequency

Monthly

Daily Grooming

Energy Level

Couch Potato

High Energy

Trainability Level

Stubborn

Eager to Please

Barking Level

Only to Alert

Vocal / Frequent

Watchdog / Protective

Friendly to All

Vigilant Guardian

About this breed

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a recognized Hound dog breed valued for its Happy, Extroverted, Independent character and distinctive physical traits.

The Hound breed group

The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen belongs to the Hound group. Dogs in this group share working purpose, temperament, and lifestyle traits that help owners match a breed to their home and activity level.

Happy Extroverted Independent