Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
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Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
34 – 38 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
15 – 20 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
Characteristics
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Great with kids
Low grooming
Medium
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
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.
About Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Medium French pointing dog with black‑and‑white “ink splash” coat, calm yet athletic. Sensitive, affectionate and people‑oriented, it bonds closely with its family. A versatile hunter needing 1.5–2 hours of daily activity, it is rare outside France but valued for its rustic, working character.
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