Except that they must point straight ahead. The middle-sized breed, the Griffon Fauve de Bretagne, also still exists, but it is certainly rarer than the Basset Fauve. Neck– The neck is long and strong, without throatiness, and flows smoothly into the shoulders. The coat of a PBGV is one of its most distinctive qualities, but can be a source of frustration for those unaccustomed to dealing with it. A cheerful and equable breed, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne is of a size to make a handy housedog, though she has a great taste for exercise and thoroughly enjoys getting out into the fields. And his will seem infinitely more interesting. The PBGV should do well on a high-quality dog food, whether commercially manufactured or home-prepared with your veterinarian’s supervision and approval. In the United States, Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens are referred to as "petits", in England as "griffs" or "roughies", and in Denmark as "griffs" or "petits.". Legs – The length of leg from elbow to ground should be slightly more than half the height from withers to ground. Upper arm approximately equal in length to the shoulder blade. It is longer than its width in a ratio of approximately two to one. Put it all together and you have a diminutive hound, standing 13 to 15 inches at the shoulder, with short but strong legs and a rough tousled coat, bred to hunt rabbits on the rugged west coast of France. Clean, fresh water should be available at all times. The leathers reach almost to the end of the nose. He must have plenty of room to wander and explore. They have coarse, dense fur which may require stripping. Most Basset Fauve de Bretagnes can be understood because their eyes are very clear and their ears turn out when they are nervous or unsure. Wire-coated, the coat is very harsh to the touch, dense, red-wheaten or fawn. © The American Kennel Club, Inc. 2020. The breed was developed in France as a hunting dog from the larger Grand Fauve de Bretagne, a breed that is now extinct. There was a rumour that the Basset Fauve de Bretagne was also close to extinction after the Second World War, and the breed was recreated using the remaining examples of the breed and crossing in Great Blue Heron and standard wirehaired Dachshunds. Find Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Puppies, Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America. He is agile enough to trouble any rabbit he scents. The coat is rough, long without exaggeration and harsh to the touch, with a thick shorter undercoat. It is never realistic to expect a hound to be obedient, as they have their own agenda much of the time, and can be quite stubborn but they should become fairly cooperative. Most people follow a bathing/grooming routine on a monthly basis, which includes a good, thorough bath and a nail trim. The Basset is a scent hound that was originally bred for the purpose of hunting hare. It was not until the 1950s that the PBGV received its own standard and was regarded as a separate breed, though interbreeding between the sizes was still acceptable until 1975 when Hubert Dezamy, third president of the club, put an end to it.