Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Dog
INTRODUCTION
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Dogs are Alert, Happy and Vivacious dogs they are from the Hound group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 148. This hound has a very high sense of smell which it uses to hunt down small game also this is an extrovert dog who loves to please its human family. Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 62).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Extroverted, Friendly, Lively, Happy, Independent, Active
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Hound. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : France
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They’re Also Called “The Happy Breed”
2- They Were Bred to Be Scent Hounds
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
white with any combination of lemon, orange, black, tri-colour or grizzle markings
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 14 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: 19 - 22in (48 - 56cm)
Length: 25 - 30in (58 - 76cm) -
TAIL
The medium length tail is set on high. Strong at the base, it tapers evenly. It is only slightly curved; proudly carried like the blade of a saber, at about 20 degrees to the aft of the vertical
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WEIGHT
15 - 20 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
4 - 5 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Basset Fauve de Bretagne
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
November 1984
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ORIGIN
France
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
They are affectionate dogs that need attention from people. They are great with children and people of all ages
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
