Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen

Grooming

Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen has a medium-long coat that consists of two layers – a harsh outer layer and a tick interlayer. Although they look like they require constant care, the truth is that a weekly brushing will be enough to keep this dog looking the best.

Baths are only required occasionally or if your dogs roll into something dirty.

Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen coat colors:

• Tri-color – white with any other color
• Bi-color- white with any other color
• Black and tan

Care

General care is also required for these dogs to keep them looking the best. Trim their nails when you hear them clicking on the floor to avoid cracking, brush their teeth to prevent gum diseases, and secure a fresh breath. Because they have floppy ears, you should regularly check them to avoid wax build-up that can indicate an infection.

Exercise

Grand Basset Griffon Vendéens are bred for hunting purposes, and they have a lot of energy and stamina. If you want your dog to be happy, you will have to provide him with a lot of activities every day. These dogs are not suited for inactive people, and they will not be happy living like couch potato.

They will do best in a house with a big yard where they can wander around and explore. If you live in an apartment, be prepared to spend a lot of time outdoors.

Training and socialization

With Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen, you will have to work from the start. They are independent and bold but also eager to please so with the right technique, training them is possible. Be prepared to put in a lot of work and you will have to be very patient.

FUN FACT: These are vocal dogs and even with the proper training, this can be a problem.

Socialization will play a big part in your dog's life. He needs to learn to react and communicate with the world. The sooner you start with a socialization process, the better. Expose your dog to different situations so he can learn how to react to them.

Kids and other animals

Grand Basset Griffon Vendéens are good family dogs that can get along with children. To be sure that your dog and kids will get along you must teach your kids what is the correct way to interact with the dog. Also, you should supervise every time they play so any unwanted behavior wouldn’t emerge.

Grand Basset Griffon Vendéens have a high prey drive, and they are not suited for homes with smaller animals as they can start chasing them.

Health problems

The majority of Grand Basset Griffon Vendéens are very healthy dogs, but some can develop certain health problems. The average life span of these dogs is 13-15 years.

These dogs can develop:

• hip dysplasia
• eye diseases
• luxating patella

Breeders

When searching for Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen breeders, make sure that you find good and responsible breeders so you can be sure that you will get a puppy with the best possible health. Grand Basset Griffon Vendéens will be a great family member if you satisfy their needs.

For sure, you will not make a mistake if you decide that this is the right dog for you.

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The dense and rocky region of Vendee required that dogs in that area are tough, with great stamina and weather resistant coats. Lower-class hunters needed a slower dog so they could easily follow him during the hunt. Through the breeding programs, Basset Griffon Vendéen was created.

Further breeding programs produced variants of these dogs as we know it today -Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen and Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen.

These two dog breeds were officially separated in 1950.