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Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen

Other Names	Basset Griffon Vendéen (Grand)
Nicknames	GBGV
Country of Origin	France
Weight	40 - 45 lbs. (18 - 20.5 kg)
Height (at withers)	Males: 16 – 17 in. (40 – 44 cm ) Females: 15 – 17 in. (39 – 43 cm)
Coat	Hard, not too long and flat, never silky or woolly.
Colour	White, with any combination of lemon, orange, sable, grizzle or black markings. Tricolour. Black and tan
Litter Size	7 - 12 puppies
Life Span	12 - 15 years
Origin & History	The Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen is derived, like all bassets, from hounds of superior size, in this case the Grand Griffon. The first selections were made at the end of the 19th century by the Comte d'Elva who was looking for subjects with "straight legs". But it was Paul Dézamy who was especially responsible for fixing the type. He had understood that in order to catch a hare, dogs of a certain size were needed. He fixed the size at about 43 cm. Today used primarily when hunting with a gun, it is capable of hunting all furry game, from the rabbit to the wild boar. A team of Grand Bassets won the 5th edition of the European Cup for hare.
Personality	They are pack dogs, so owners should either spend a lot of time with them or get a second dog or cat. They have a happy and confident personality, which can sometimes manifest itself as disobedience, but they are great companions.

Health	The UK Kennel Club conducted a health survey of Basset Griffon Vendéens (Petit and Grand varieties combined) in 2004. This is apparently the only completed health survey (as of July 16, 2007) that might include Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen, but it is unclear what proportion of dogs in the survey were Grand Basset Griffon Vendéens instead of the more common Petit.
Grooming	This is basically an easy care breed. The coat should have a shaggy unkempt look. Depending upon the quality of the coat, the Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen generally requires the hair to be plucked by hand about twice a year, leaving the hair on the head alone as much as possible. You can take your dog to a professional groomer to have this done or learn to do it yourself. Between these grooming sessions, remove any excess hair from inside the ears and between the pads of the feet.
Exercise	This untiring breed needs daily, long walks where the dog is made to heel beside or behind the human holding the lead, as instinct tells a dog the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. They love to go swimming. Enrolling it in agility skills or ball playing courses would be a rewarding experience for both you and your dog.
Other Considerations	Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens are not recommended for apartment life or urban life. They are very active indoors and do best with acreage.