Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen vs Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Compare Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen and Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
VS
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
39 – 44 cm
34 – 38 cm
Weight
16 – 20 kg
15 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Medium
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Great with kids
Low grooming
Medium
Summary
About Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Medium, rustic French scent hound with rough, weatherproof coat and long ears. Cheerful, sociable and affectionate, but independent and strong‑nosed, needing secure fencing, good recall and plenty of exercise. Coat needs regular brushing; ears and weight require routine care.
About Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen: small, sturdy French scent hound with a rough, tousled coat and shaggy eyebrows and beard. Cheerful, social and comical yet independent, vocal and strong‑willed. Needs plenty of exercise, patient positive training and secure fencing due to strong hunting drive.
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