Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen

Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen

Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Other names	Basset Griffon Vendéen (Grand)
Country of origin	France
Traits
Classification & standards FCI Group 6 Section 1 #33 standard AKC Hound (FSS) standard The AKC Foundation Stock Service (FSS) is an optional recording service for purebred dogs that are not yet eligible for AKC registration. KC (UK) Hound standard UKC Scenthound Breeds [? standard]
Notes
The United Kennel Club (US) uses the Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard.

The Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen is a long-backed, short legged hunting breed of dog of the hound type, originating in the Vendée region of France. They are still used today to hunt boar, deer, and to track rabbit and hare, but are more commonly kept as a domestic pet.^[1]

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^[2]. This is apparently the only completed health survey (as of July 16, 2007)^[3] 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.

Mortality

Average longevity of 76 deceased Basset Griffon Vendéens (varieties combined) in the 2004 UK Kennel Club survey was 12.1 years (maximum 17.3 years)^[2]. Leading causes of death were cancer (33%), old age (24%), and cardiac (7%).

Compared to surveyed longevities of other breeds of similar size, Basset Griffon Vendéens have a typical or somewhat higher than average life expectancy^[4].

Morbidity

Among 289 live Basset Griffon Vendéens (varieties combined) in the 2004 UKC survey, the most common health issues noted by owners were reproductive, dermatologic (dermatitis and mites), and aural (otitis externa, excessive ear wax, and ear mites)^[2].

References

1. ^ Basset Griffon Vendéen (Grand)
2. ^ ^{a b c} http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/570 Kennel Club/British Small Animal Veterinary Association Scientific Committee. 2004. Purebred Dog Health Survey. Retrieved July 5, 2007
3. ^ http://users.pullman.com/lostriver/breeddata.htm Dog Longevity Web Site, Breed Data page. Compiled by K. M. Cassidy. Retrieved July 8, 2007
4. ^ http://users.pullman.com/lostriver/weight_and_lifespan.htm Dog Longevity Web Site, Weight and Longevity page. Compiled by K. M. Cassidy. Retrieved July 5, 2007

"Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen" FCI-Standard N° 33 14February 2001 [[Fédération Cynologique Internationale|World Canine Federation]

See also

• Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
• Basset Fauve de Bretagne
• Basset Bleu de Gascogne
• Basset Hound