Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen

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Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen
Other names Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand)
Country of origin France
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Notes
The UKC does not have an official breed standard, it currently uses the FCI standard

The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen is a breed of hunting dog originating from the Vendée region of France. They are still used today to hunt boar, deer, and to track rabbit and hare; despite the breed being a common 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 disobediance, but they are great companions.

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[edit] Health

The UK Kennel Club conducted a health survey of Basset Griffon Vendeens (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 Vendeen, but it is unclear what proportion of dogs in the survey were Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens instead of the more common Petit.

[edit] Mortality

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)[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 Vendeens have a typical or somewhat higher than average life expectancy[4].

[edit] Morbidity

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)[2].

[edit] References

  1. ^ Basset Griffon Vendeen (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

[edit] See also

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