Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit) Dogs

a happy Basset Griffon Vendeen Petit sitting down

The lovely Basset Griffon Vendeen Petit lying down

The lovely face of a Basset Griffon Vendeen Petit

The lovely face of a Basset Griffon Vendeen Petit with his tongue out

a Basset Griffon Vendeen Petit lying on the grass with a flower

a Basset Griffon Vendeen Petit snoozing in his basket

Temperament

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens have a curious and lively temperament. They will be quick to alert you of any guests and will also need to run around checking out every corner of any room they enter. These are friendly dogs who certainly have a lot more bark than bite and will be quick to lick the hands of anyone who will pay them attention. That said they are attention seekers and will dislike being ignored which could make them bored and prone to dig up your garden.

Health Problems

Health problems that may affect Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen include aseptic meningitis (inflammation of the brain), luxating patella (dislocation of the kneecap), canine hip dysplasia (CHD), elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, allergies, digestive problems and heart disease.