Human orientation
High Score: The Basset Griffon is very attached to the family and does not like to be alone. The expression of this trait depends on upbringing and experience.
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Greater Vendée Basset Griffon
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History of the breed Great Vendée basset griffin
Origin: France
Originates from the Vendée in France and is bred from the large Vendée Griffon. At the end of the 19th century, Count d'Elva selected dogs with straighter front legs, and Paul Desami fixed the type and height at about 43 cm for hare hunting. Nowadays, it is used for hunting wild boar, deer, hare and rabbit, but more often it is kept as a companion. The FCI classifies the breed as a basset hound.
The Greater Basset-Griffon Vendée is a medium-bodied hound with short, strong legs and a stiff coat and expressive eyebrows and whiskers. The height at the withers is approximately 39-44 cm. Cheerful, confident, very attached to people, but with hunting independence. He needs daily walks and a family that does not leave him alone for a long time.
Sizeaverage
OriginFrance
Life is nearby
He feels good both in the house and in the apartment if he spends time with his family and walks regularly. The pack instinct makes loneliness difficult: it is more comfortable where there is someone at home or where a second dog lives. Loud, which the neighbors need to consider.
Walks
Hardy for its size: Requires daily active walks and sniffing tasks. Short legs do not interfere with long hikes, but jumping from a height and stairs put a strain on the back, so do not insist on them.
Training
A cheerful and confident character sometimes spills into disobedience. Classes should be short, with delicacy and humor. Recall is trained from puppyhood, and outside the fence they walk on a long leash, because the dog follows the scent.
Care
Hard unshed wool is combed approximately once a week, sometimes supported by trimming. Ears are inspected and cleaned regularly, because they hang down and are poorly ventilated. After walking in dense thickets, the skin is checked for ticks and scratches.
Children
A friendly, cheerful dog who willingly plays with schoolchildren. Adults stay close to the babies, as the low, elongated body requires careful handling: you should not lift the dog without supporting its back.
Other animals
A pack background helps get along with other dogs, and families often keep a pair of basset hounds. Cats in a shared house can get along if they get to know each other from an early age. Rabbits, hamsters and birds remain potential prey.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Average score: fun, but independent, and the smell is sometimes more valuable than the team. Short sessions with rewards help.
Zooaggression
Medium-high rating: as a pack dog, gets along well with other dogs, and small animals are rated separately due to their hunting instinct.
Health and reproductive risks
In the British sample of 2004, the average life expectancy of deceased dogs was 12.1 years, and the longest was 17.3 years. Tumors, old age and heart disease predominated among the causes of death. Data are limited, so hereditary risks require parental testing.
Ease of care
Average Rating: The stiff coat is brushed weekly, but the ears, skin and long body need regular attention.
Health
Breed screening
Breed Screening: Owners most often mention reproductive, skin and ear problems. Ask for documented test results of both parents and current club recommendations.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal System: Long body and short legs require weight control and safe movement. Lameness, pain, or reluctance to move require a veterinary examination.
Eyes and heart
Eyes and Ears: Long drooping ears are prone to otitis, so they should be examined regularly. Eyes and heart are checked during preventive examinations on the advice of a veterinarian.
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