Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Malý hrubosrstý vendéeský basset
Key facts
| FCI group | 6. Scent hounds and related breeds |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Category | Small |
| Height at withers | 34–38 cm |
Recognition features
- Small, active, vigorous basset with slightly elongated body and proudly carried tail
- Harsh, not-too-long coat with expressive head and long-haired ears
- Docile but wilful and passionate
Purpose
Passionate hunter for the gun hunter in medium-sized territories, a rabbit specialist; calm in the house.
History
For a long time the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen shared a standard with the Grand Basset and differed only in size (34 to 38 cm). The results in work were poor because the dogs were semi-crooked and as heavy as the Grand Basset, so Abel Dezamy created a separate standard for them.
Coat
Harsh, not too long coat, never silky or woolly; white and black, black and tan, white and orange, tricolour and others.
Similar breeds
- Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen · Compare
- Basset Fauve de Bretagne · Compare
- Briquet Griffon Vendéen · Compare
- Basset Hound · Compare
- Small Swiss Hound · Compare
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