Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

Coat

Solid: Grey (25) Black (35) Cream (45) Orange (65) Brown (95) Tan (105) Blue (115) Dusty (125)
Tan: One of these combinations in the traditional, creeping or saddle pattern:
with
with Grey (25)
Grizzle: Grey grizzle (regular) is accepted.
Sable: Red Sable in any pattern.
White Markings: All of the above may have White (15) in the blanket, piebald or extreme white pattern.
Ticking/Roaning: Ticking is allowed.
In this breed, it is allowed that ticking is present on the body but not on the legs, due to the coat type of the breed.

Eyes

Brown (60-69/50-59/90-99)
Dark Brown (50-59/90-99) is preferred.

Nose

Black (35-39/244)

Faults

None

Disqualifications

None

Notes

The name of this breed could be translated to 'small shortlegged wirehaired dog from Vendéen'. It comes from an area where the hounds must have thick, protective fur, for the vegetation here is very heavy. The short-legged dogs are naturally slower than their long-legged cousins, which makes it easier for a hunter on foot to follow them. They are used especially for deer hunts, and today the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is one of the most popular French Bassets.

The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen should appear small, powerful and elongated with wirey fur and a lively temperament. The muzzle is rather short with a straight top of muzzle, marked stop and rounded skull. The lips should have moustasches. The eyes with a lively expression and good-sized eyebrows. The eyes are set at or right below eye height, thin and carried close to the head. They should not be long enough to reach the tip of the muzzle if stretched out. The back is straight, the chest deep. The coat is of medium length with a wirey texture.

Breed Files

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen - Supernova — Supernova
**Filename:** SN PBGV
**Offset:** 1C04
**Base:** Great Dane
**SCP:** Great Dane
**Accepted:** December 26, 2012
**Notes:** Variations in coat amount, beard size, eyebrow size, ear length, tail carriage. Optional liplines, three texture variations.

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen - Abnormality — Abnormality
**Filename:** Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
**Offset:** -
**Base:** Dalmatian
**SCP:** Dalmatian
**Accepted:** January 8, 2006
**Notes:** Addball tail and angled legs. May be unsuitable for obedience.

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen - Faerie Barn Dance — Faerie Barn Dance
**Filename:** BD PBGV
**Offset:** FE86
**Base:** Dachshund
**SCP:** Dachshund
**Accepted:** January 4, 2006
**Notes:** Angled legs.