Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen

Origin

France

Attractive to:

Someone that wants a longer-backed dog than the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen. The Grand has a longer tail, ears and muzzle, too.

Not the best for:

Someone that wants a taller type of Petit Basset. This isn't always guaranteed. A big Petit can be the same height as a small Grand!

Aliases:

GBGV

Cross between:

None

Size:

Medium
A bit smaller than a Labrador.

Exercise Needs:

High (Two hours or more)
Without sufficient mental and physical exercise will probably do the wall of death around the living room!

Coat:

Spikey
If not hand stripped will go fluffy. If you don't pluck their fur in the old fashioned way they transform from spikey to soft.

Shedding:

Moderate shedding
All canines drop some hair, think of it as dog glitter!

Life expectancy:

12 years

Good first dog?:

No