Grand Basset Griffon Vandeen

Dogs of this breed are the perfect assistant for hunters with a gun over a medium-sized area, because they are the fastest of all the bassets.

About the Grand Basset Griffon Vandeen

Fast, well voiced, and enthusiastic on the hunt, Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens are brave dogs that love bramble and scrub. While they can be a little willful, they will always remain well behaved. Their master needs to take command.

Tenacious, brave and a little headstrong, they do need to be trained to follow commands from a very early age. They will not bear a grudge when reprimanded during training.

Source: key facts and characteristics sourced from Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)

Breed specifics

Country: France
Group: FCI Group 6, AKC Hound Group
Size category: Medium
Avg life expectancy: 12–14 years

Lively / Loving / Alert / Confident / Enthusiastic / Independent

Key facts

Requires outdoor space
Requires moderate grooming
Patient with children and other animals

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