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Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Dogs

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Dynamics Based on 100 Dogster profiles   Energy   sleepy energetic     Intelligence   silly genius     Friendliness   aggressive affectionate     Playfulness   not playful very playful     Disposition   anxious calm

Possible Health Concerns: Hip dysplasia Persistent pupillary membrane (PPM)   Less Common Health Concerns: Meningitis Patellar luxation Epilepsy Hypothyroidism Intervertebral disk disease Trupanion can give you peace of mind when protecting your pet against these and other health issues. Learn more...

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What They’re Like to Live With

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Around the house, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens spread happiness and fun. Constantly exploring and looking for people to play with, they are impossible to ignore. You’re never really alone when a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is in the house. They love attention and affection, but they also appreciate having their own space in the house, not to mention chewy toys to play with. Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are intelligent and easy to train, but they sometimes have a mind of their own.

Things You Should Know

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Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens can live as long as 15 years with relatively few genetic health issues. They should be brushed weekly to keep shedding and matting to a minimum. And don’t forget to peek under those long ears occasionally for signs of infection.

The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen will be perfectly happy living in an apartment. Just make sure it gets plenty of exercise every day. If you let it run around in the back yard unsupervised, be warned: The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen likes to dig.

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen History

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Dating back to 16th-century France, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen was bred to hunt game across the rough and rocky terrain of western France. Many details of this breed are covered in its name: Petit (small), Basset (low to the ground), Griffon (rough-coated) and Vendeen (the French region where it originated).

The Look of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

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Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens have short, long and sturdy frames covered in rough, medium-long coats that are usually white with yellow, orange, sable, grizzle or black markings. Their narrow, rounded heads have dark, oval-shaped eyes, long feathered ears and black noses. Their medium-length tails are carried high. Overall, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen has an alert and robust look.

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