Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
A small, merry Vendéen hound with a big voice and an even bigger personality.
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen, or PBGV, is the smallest of the Vendéen griffons. Bred to hunt hare in dense cover, it is compact, rough-coated, and endlessly curious. Despite its size it is a proper working hound — outgoing, vocal, and energetic — and it does best with families who enjoy daily adventures rather than a quiet lapdog.
Quick Facts
SizeSmall
Breed GroupHound
Lifespan12–14 Years
Exercise NeedsMore than 2 hours per day
TrainabilityClever and comical, but independent. Keep sessions short and rewarding, and work extra hard on recall around interesting smells.
Grooming NeedsMedium
SheddingYes
Barking TendencyHigh
TemperamentExtroverted, friendly, and happy-go-lucky. Usually excellent with people and other dogs, with a strong prey drive.