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Grand Basset
Griffon Vendéen Dog
Grand Basset
Griffon Vendéen Dog
The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen
is a member of a family of four dogs, and all are game
hunters (all hunt for different types of game,
corresponding to their sizes). The other three dogs are
the Grand Griffon Vendeen dog, Briquet Griffon Vendeen
dog, and
the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen dog.
The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen is a graceful and
fearless dog breed. Affectionate and independent, Grand Basset
Griffon Vendeen dogs have the characteristics that make
them extremely popular as house pets.
The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen breed of dog have a
wonderful demeanor; they are happy-go-lucky and
outgoing.
The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen dog are always eager to please their owners,
and are rarely aggressive or combative with other
animals. If they are to be kept at a house, owners are
advised to keep them fenced in.
The Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
dog breed is a medium-sized French scent hound with a long body.
The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen dog breeds have characteristically long hair over their
eyebrows as well as on their snouts giving making them
appear to have beards and moustaches. The name Grand
Basset Griffon Vendéen describes the dog in its
entirety. Grand for the size, Basset means low to the
ground; the word “Griffon” describes the dog’s coat, and
Vendéen indicates the area in France where the breed
originated from. There are four Griffon sizes: Petit
Basset Griffon Vendéen; Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen;
Briquet Griffon Vendéen and the Grand Griffon Vendéen.
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