Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Puppies

Dog Breed Profile: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Puppies

Country of Origin: France
Bred for: Hunting small game
Group: Hound
Color: White with any combination of lemon, orange, black, sable, tricolor, or grizzle (a mixture of black or red hairs with white hairs) markings
Life span: 11 to 14 years
Grooming Needs: Brush weekly; regularly clean ears; remove hair from in front of of eyes. Overall appearance is casual and tousled
Coat: Rough, long, and harsh to the touch, with a thick shorter undercoat
Size: 13-15 inches, 25-42 pounds
Temperment: Confident, happy, extroverted, independent, yet willing to please
Training: Moderate
Energy: High
Children: Good with older children
Compatibility with other dogs: Good with larger dogs. Consider small dogs and cats fair game
Health Concerns: Epilepsy, hypothyroidism, aseptic meningitis (a painful inflammation of the membranes that line the brain and spinal cord), and some cases of lens luxation and glaucoma