PBGVs

Their name reveals much about them: Petit - small; Basset - low to the ground; Griffon - wire coated; and Vendéen - the area of France in which they originated. In Canada and the United States, the breed is referred to as "Petit" or "PB".

PBGVs maintain that sweet puppy look always, which is what has drawn many to the breed. They require a minimum amount of grooming and the disheveled look is to be maintained. A weekly brushing, nail clipping and ear-cleaning is all that is needed to keep these little rascals in top form.

Much of their appeal indeed stems from their "bed head" looks.

These little bundles of energy are support systems for their noses and MUST be in a secured area or on a leash. Otherwise these inquisitive escape artists will follow their noses just as they were bred to do in the 1600’s in the west (Vendee) of France.

These scent hounds make great little hunters as they like nothing better than being in a pack of other dogs/people with their noses to the ground. PBGVs make phenomenal house pets IF they think you are the alpha dog and the boss. Being pack animals, YOU need to be the leader.


Daily exercise and stimulating toys are recommended to burn off energy and challenge their intelligance.