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Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Socks
Why Dogs Do That 2009 Wall Calendar
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Agreeable friends - they ask no
questions, they pass no criticisms.
- George Eliot
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Amnohvar Friar's Tuck
"Tucker"
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Amnohvar
Friar's Tuck
"Tucker"
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The Petit Basset
Griffon Vendeen (PBGV) comes from France. While his name is quite a
mouthful, it provides a good description of him. The
word 'Petit' means 'small". "Basset' means 'low-set'. 'Griffon'
means 'rough-coated' and 'Vendeen' is the region in France where this dog
was originally bred. With a family tree going back to the 16th Century,
the PBGV is an ancient and popular hound.
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The PBGV is a scent hound, bred to work in packs hunting
and driving game. A keen hunter, he uses his nose to trail
his quarry through any cover. The smallest of the four
breeds of rough-coated French hounds, the PBGV stands between 13.5 and 15 inches
tall. He has a harsh, rough, double coat of medium length. The coat is
white with lemon, orange, tri-colour, black, or grizzle markings.
Living
up to his reputation as "the happy breed", the PBGV is an
extrovert. Lively, alert, independent but still willing to please, the
PBGV is a curious and active hound. As a pack hunter, he will tolerate
other dogs well and is affectionate and loving with all members of the
family. This is a dog that needs attention and won't stand for being
ignored!
The PBGV has a stubborn streak,
but he is highly intelligent and is easily trained. As with all dogs,
training and socialization are necessary to develop good manners.
A busy,
active, hunter, he needs lots of exercise. Boredom can result in
destructive behaviour. Off-leash romping in a secure area only or he'll
follow his nose the first time he scents something interesting. He needs a fenced-in
yard but watch that tendency to dig!
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