Dog Breed Profile: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Puppies
Country of Origin: France Bred for: Hunting small game Group: Hound Color: White with any combination of lemon, orange, black, sable, tricolor, or grizzle (a mixture of black or red hairs with white hairs) markings Life span: 11 to 14 years Grooming Needs: Brush weekly; regularly clean ears; remove hair from in front of of eyes. Overall appearance is casual and tousled Coat: Rough, long, and harsh to the touch, with a thick shorter undercoat Size: 13-15 inches, 25-42 pounds Temperment: Confident, happy, extroverted, independent, yet willing to please Training: Moderate Energy: High Children: Good with older children Compatibility with other dogs: Good with larger dogs. Consider small dogs and cats fair game Health Concerns: Epilepsy, hypothyroidism, aseptic meningitis (a painful inflammation of the membranes that line the brain and spinal cord), and some cases of lens luxation and glaucoma