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The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is one of many old French breeds. The correct pronunciation of the breed is Puh-tee Bas-say Gree-fohn Von-day-uhn. Because of the lengthy name of the breed, they have many nicknames. The most common are Petits or simply their initials, P.B.G.V. They are a scent hound (hunting and trailing by scent, rather than sight), hunting primarily small game such as rabbit. The origin of the breed goes back to the 16th century and to the Petit's larger ancestors. There are four varieties of the Griffon Vendeen Hounds--the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, Briquet, and the Grand Griffon. The breed name is very descriptive: Petit--small, Basset--low, Griffon--wire or rough coated, and Vendeen--the region where the breed originates, the Vendee region of the west coast of France between Brittany and Gascony. The PBGV stands between aproximately 13-15 inches at the shoulders with an average weight of 25-38 pounds (the males typically larger).

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