Comparison: Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen and Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen and Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen	Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
FCI group	6. Scent hounds and related breeds	6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of origin	France	France
Category	Medium	Small
Height at withers	39–44 cm	34–38 cm
Recognition features	Straight forelegs, basset structure, slightly elongated body (must not look like a small Briquet) Hard, not-too-long, flat coat with pronounced eyebrows Passionate, fast hunter, a little stubborn	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
Coat	Hard, not-too-long flat coat; white and black, black and tan, white and orange, tricolour and other combinations.	Harsh, not too long coat, never silky or woolly; white and black, black and tan, white and orange, tricolour and others.
Purpose	The fastest of the scent hound bassets, a hunter’s gun-dog assistant in moderate-sized territories, used from rabbit to wild boar.	Passionate hunter for the gun hunter in medium-sized territories, a rabbit specialist; calm in the house.

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