Post by DogGoneGood on Mar 10, 2009 17:24:05 GMT -5
Group: II - Hounds
Origin: France
Date of Origin: 1700s
Purpose: Trailing Hare, Companion
Other Name(s): Little Griffon Vendeen Basset
The most popular of all the Griffon Vendeens, the Petit Basset has gained the affection of breeders and owners in many parts of the world, including Great Britain and the United States. Truly basset in shape, this alert, enthusiastic dog has a tendency to suffer from back pain. Males are known to fight among themselves for "top dog" recognition from their human caretakers. The breed prefers brisk, cool weather to sultry, humid heat.
General Appearance:
A well-balanced, short-legged, compact hound, rough-coated, with an alert outlook and a lively bearing.
Strong active hound, capable of a day’s hunting, with a good voice, freely used.
Size:
The measurement at the withers for both male and female should be 13-1/2 to 15 inches (34-38 cm).
Tail:
Of medium length, set on high, strong at the base, tapering gradually to the tip, well-furnished with hair, carried proudly like the blade of a sabre (gaily).
Head:
Head medium in length, not too wide, the skull is oval in shape when viewed from the front, well cut away under the eyes, stop clearly defined. The occipital bone well developed. Muzzle slightly shorter than from stop to occipital point. Under jaw should be strong and well developed. Nose should be black, large with wide nostrils. Eyes surmounted by long eyebrows standing forward, but not to obscure the eyes. Lips covered with long hair, forming a beard and mustache. Teeth: Scissor bite preferred, level bite accepted. Eyes: Large, dark, almond shape, showing no white, with a friendly intelligent expression. The red of the lower eyelid should not show (haw). Ears: Supple, narrow and fine, covered with long hair folding inwards, ending in an oval shape, when pulled forward reaching to the end of the nose. Ears are set on low, in line with the outer corner of the eye.
Neck:
Long and strong, slightly arched, without throatiness, carrying the head proudly.
Forequarters:
Shoulders clean and sloping, elbows close to the body. The forelegs straight, a slight crook acceptable. Heavy boned, pasterns strong and slightly sloping. Knuckling over is unacceptable.
Hindquarters:
Strong and muscular with good bend of stifle. Well defined second thigh. Hocks short.
Body:
Chest deep with prominent sternum, ribs moderately rounded extending well back. Back of medium length, level topline with slight arching over strong loins.
Feet:
Hard, well padded. Nails short and strong.
Gait:
The movement should be free at all paces, with great drive. Front action straight and reaching well forward, hocks should turn neither in nor out.
Coat and Colour:
Rough, long without exaggeration, and harsh to the touch with thick undercoat, never silky or woolly. Hounds should be shown untrimmed.
White and any combination of Lemon, Orange, Tricolour, or Grizzle
markings.
Temperment:
Happy, extrovert, independent, yet willing to please.
Major Faults:
A dog or bitch measuring more than 1/2 inch (l cm) either way.
History:
The Petit Basset has its ancient origins in the Vendee region of France. In 1947, its characteristics were fixed by Abel Desmay, a French breeder.
Sources:
Canadian Kennel Club Official Breed Standards - Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
The New Encyclopedia Of the DOG by Bruce Fogle DVM Page 169
Origin: France
Date of Origin: 1700s
Purpose: Trailing Hare, Companion
Other Name(s): Little Griffon Vendeen Basset
The most popular of all the Griffon Vendeens, the Petit Basset has gained the affection of breeders and owners in many parts of the world, including Great Britain and the United States. Truly basset in shape, this alert, enthusiastic dog has a tendency to suffer from back pain. Males are known to fight among themselves for "top dog" recognition from their human caretakers. The breed prefers brisk, cool weather to sultry, humid heat.
General Appearance:
A well-balanced, short-legged, compact hound, rough-coated, with an alert outlook and a lively bearing.
Strong active hound, capable of a day’s hunting, with a good voice, freely used.
Size:
The measurement at the withers for both male and female should be 13-1/2 to 15 inches (34-38 cm).
Tail:
Of medium length, set on high, strong at the base, tapering gradually to the tip, well-furnished with hair, carried proudly like the blade of a sabre (gaily).
Head:
Head medium in length, not too wide, the skull is oval in shape when viewed from the front, well cut away under the eyes, stop clearly defined. The occipital bone well developed. Muzzle slightly shorter than from stop to occipital point. Under jaw should be strong and well developed. Nose should be black, large with wide nostrils. Eyes surmounted by long eyebrows standing forward, but not to obscure the eyes. Lips covered with long hair, forming a beard and mustache. Teeth: Scissor bite preferred, level bite accepted. Eyes: Large, dark, almond shape, showing no white, with a friendly intelligent expression. The red of the lower eyelid should not show (haw). Ears: Supple, narrow and fine, covered with long hair folding inwards, ending in an oval shape, when pulled forward reaching to the end of the nose. Ears are set on low, in line with the outer corner of the eye.
Neck:
Long and strong, slightly arched, without throatiness, carrying the head proudly.
Forequarters:
Shoulders clean and sloping, elbows close to the body. The forelegs straight, a slight crook acceptable. Heavy boned, pasterns strong and slightly sloping. Knuckling over is unacceptable.
Hindquarters:
Strong and muscular with good bend of stifle. Well defined second thigh. Hocks short.
Body:
Chest deep with prominent sternum, ribs moderately rounded extending well back. Back of medium length, level topline with slight arching over strong loins.
Feet:
Hard, well padded. Nails short and strong.
Gait:
The movement should be free at all paces, with great drive. Front action straight and reaching well forward, hocks should turn neither in nor out.
Coat and Colour:
Rough, long without exaggeration, and harsh to the touch with thick undercoat, never silky or woolly. Hounds should be shown untrimmed.
White and any combination of Lemon, Orange, Tricolour, or Grizzle
markings.
Temperment:
Happy, extrovert, independent, yet willing to please.
Major Faults:
A dog or bitch measuring more than 1/2 inch (l cm) either way.
History:
The Petit Basset has its ancient origins in the Vendee region of France. In 1947, its characteristics were fixed by Abel Desmay, a French breeder.
Sources:
Canadian Kennel Club Official Breed Standards - Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
The New Encyclopedia Of the DOG by Bruce Fogle DVM Page 169
