Dog breeds :
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen / Small Basset Griffon Vendeen
Strauss de Galican, owner: Helena e Joao Costa
General
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen is a scent hound developed to hunt small game over the
rough and difficult terrain of the Vendéen region. To function efficiently, he must be
equipped with certain characteristics. He is bold and vivacious in character; compact,
tough and robust in construction. He has an alert outlook, lively bearing and a good voice
freely used.
The most distinguishing characteristics of this bold hunter are his rough, unrefined outline;
his proudly carried head, displaying definitive long eyebrows, beard, and moustache; his
strong, tapered tail carried like a sabre, alert and in readiness. Important to the breed
type is the compact, casual, rather tousled appearance, with no feature exaggerated and
his parts in balance.
Any deviation from the ideal described in the standard should be penalized to the extent of
the deviation. Structural faults common to all breeds are as undesirable in the PBGV as in
any other breed, regardless of whether they are specifically mentioned.
Characteristics
Strong, active hound capable of a day's hunting, with a good voice
freely used.
Temperament
Happy, extrovert, independent, yet willing to please
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