The Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen is derived from 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 mammalian game, from the rabbit to the wild boar. A team of Grand Bassets won the fifth edition of the European Cup for hare.[1] The GBGV is one of six types of "basset"-type breeds recognised by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI). [2]
Descriptionedit
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Appearanceedit
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéens 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.
Temperamentedit
They are pack dogs, so owners should either spend a lot of time with them or get a second dog or a cat. They have a happy and confident personality, which can sometimes manifest itself as disobedience. With obedience training and patience, they can make great companions.
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Longevityedit
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).[3] 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]
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).[3]
^ ab. KC/BSAVA Scientific Committee. The Kennel Club. Archived from the original on 13 August 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2007.
^"Weight and longevity page". K. M. Cassidy. Retrieved 5 July 2007.
January 01, 1970
grand, basset, griffon, vendéen, gbgv, breed, from, france, other, namesbasset, griffon, vendéen, grand, gbgvcommon, nicknamesgbgvoriginfrancetraitsheightmales40, females39, coathard, long, flat, never, silky, woolly, colourwhite, with, combination, lemon, ora. The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen or GBGV is a dog breed from France Grand Basset Griffon VendeenGrand Basset Griffon VendeenOther namesBasset Griffon Vendeen Grand GBGVCommon nicknamesGBGVOriginFranceTraitsHeightMales40 44 cm 16 17 in Females39 43 cm 15 17 in CoatHard not too long and flat never silky or woolly ColourWhite with any combination of lemon orange sable grizzle or black markings Tricolour Black and tan Litter size7 12 averageLife spanover 10 yearsKennel club standardsSociete Centrale CaninestandardFederation Cynologique InternationalestandardDog domestic dog Contents 1 History 2 Description 2 1 Appearance 2 2 Temperament 3 Health 3 1 Longevity 4 See also 5 ReferencesHistory editThe Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen is derived from 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 Dezamy 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 mammalian game from the rabbit to the wild boar A team of Grand Bassets won the fifth edition of the European Cup for hare 1 The GBGV is one of six types of basset type breeds recognised by the Federation Cynologique Internationale FCI 2 Description edit nbsp Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen Appearance edit Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens a long backed short legged hunting breed of dog of the hound type originating in the Vendee 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 Temperament editThey are pack dogs so owners should either spend a lot of time with them or get a second dog or a cat They have a happy and confident personality which can sometimes manifest itself as disobedience With obedience training and patience they can make great companions Health editLongevity edit Average longevity of 76 deceased Basset Griffon Vendeens varieties combined in the 2004 UK Kennel Club survey was 12 1 years maximum 17 3 years 3 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 Vendeens have a typical or somewhat higher than average life expectancy 4 Among 289 live Basset Griffon Vendeens 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 3 See also editDogs portal List of dog breeds Basset Hound Basset Bleu de Gascogne Basset Fauve de Bretagne Basset Artesien Normand Petit Basset Griffon VendeenReferences edit FCI standard Fogle Bruce 2002 Dogalog Dorling Kindersley p 48 ISBN 978 0 7894 8394 2 a b Purebred Dog Health Survey KC BSAVA Scientific Committee The Kennel Club Archived from the original on 13 August 2013 Retrieved 5 July 2007 Weight and longevity page K M Cassidy Retrieved 5 July 2007 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen amp oldid 1169279061, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
