Your guide to finding and caring for a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen in Dumont
Find your Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
While we don't have enough dogs near Dumont, keep in mind that many rescues may offer transport.
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The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, usually shortened to PBGV, is a rough-coated scenthound from the Vendee region of western France, where hunters used packs of these short-legged dogs to track rabbits through brambles and rocky ground. Its name describes it: petit for small, basset for low to the ground and griffon for rough-coated. The tousled coat is mostly white with lemon, orange, black, tricolor or grizzle markings, framing a bearded, mustached face.
PBGVs are typically merry, curious and outgoing dogs that enjoy people and other dogs. As pack hounds they can also be stubborn, noisy and devoted to following their nose, so secure fencing and patient training matter. Adopters should plan for daily exercise, weekly brushing, a beard that collects food and water, and a voice that may surprise the neighbors.
Having a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen in Dumont
A PBGV brings a hound's stamina and nose in a compact, scruffy package, along with a famously sunny outlook. Its pack-dog sociability, independent streak, vocal habits and specific health risks shape daily life, so these traits are worth weighing before adopting.
PBGVs tend to be happy, friendly and sociable with people, children and other dogs, a legacy of working in packs. Many are also independent and stubborn, preferring to follow a scent rather than a command. They are often vocal, with barks and bays. Patient, reward-based training and good humor help most with this breed.
Most PBGVs need daily exercise such as long sniffing walks, play in a fenced yard and games that use their nose. They have more stamina than their short legs suggest. Because scent can override recall, leashed walks or secure areas are safest. Scent work, tracking and puzzle feeders provide valuable mental exercise as well.
The breed has several documented inherited concerns, including primary open-angle glaucoma, for which a DNA test exists, and PBGV pain syndrome, an inflammatory condition of the spinal cord's blood vessels. Hip dysplasia, disc disease, hypothyroidism and ear infections also appear. Have a veterinarian check the eyes, and keep regular veterinary checkups.
A PBGV can live in a house or apartment if its exercise needs are met, though its loud voice may challenge close neighbors. A securely fenced yard is valuable, as many dig and wander after scents. They are social dogs that dislike long periods alone, so they usually do best indoors with people around.
| Expense | Typical cost | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Food | $35 to $70 per month | $420 to $840 |
| Pet insurance | $55 to $100 per month | $660 to $1,200 |
| Routine vet care | $225 to $450 per year | $225 to $450 |
| Other* | $540 to $1,390 per year | $540 to $1,390 |
| Estimated yearly total (after year one) | $1,845 to $3,880 | |
Other costs are national averages for Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens; we don't have costs specific to Dumont yet.
* Flea, tick and heartworm prevention, a dental cleaning allowance, a dog license, toys and bedding, and weekly brushing, beard cleaning and occasional hand-stripping; license fees vary by city.
Now that you know more, let’s find you a new best friend. These rescues and shelters below currently have Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens available.
Here are the rescues & shelters in the Dumont area where you can find Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens and other dogs available for adoption.
Yes, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens shed, but usually lightly to moderately. Their harsh outer coat and softer undercoat release some hair year-round, with a bit more at seasonal changes. Weekly brushing removes dead hair and prevents mats, and occasional hand-stripping keeps the texture correct. Their beards also collect food and water, so daily face wiping helps.
No, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are not hypoallergenic. They shed modestly and, like all dogs, produce allergens in dander and saliva, and their wet beards can spread saliva around the house. Some people with mild allergies may tolerate them better than heavy shedders, but spending time with the specific dog before adopting is the best test.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is pronounced roughly peh-TEE bah-SAY grih-FOHN vahn-day-AHN. Because the full name is a mouthful, most owners simply say PBGV or call the dogs Petits. The French words describe the breed: petit means small, basset means low, griffon means rough-coated and Vendeen refers to the Vendee region of France.
A Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a small, rough-coated French scenthound bred to hunt rabbits in packs through dense brush. It has short legs, a long body, a bearded face and a tousled white coat with colored markings. PBGVs are known for a happy, curious and outgoing personality, along with an independent streak and a loud, enthusiastic voice.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens typically stand about 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh around 25 to 40 pounds when fully grown. Males tend to be slightly larger than females. They are sturdy, longer than they are tall and more athletic than their size suggests. Most reach adult height within the first year, then fill out further.
A Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen usually does well with a medium bowl holding about one to two quarts, sized to its meal and water needs. A narrower, deeper or tapered bowl helps keep long ears and the bearded muzzle out of food and water. Stainless steel or ceramic bowls are easy to clean, which matters for a messy, bearded eater.
We have 1 rescue with Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens available: WIRE FOX TERRIER RESCUE MIDWEST. You can see every rescue with Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens available in the list above these questions.
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