MediumHound Group

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen

The Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen is the larger of the two Basset-size Vendéen Griffons, used on roe deer and boar rather than hare.

Calculate Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen age

Lifespan14 yrrange 13–15

SizeMediumHound Group

Weight40–45 lb18.1–20.4 kg

Senior at7 yrgeriatric at 11

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About

About the Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen

The Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen is the larger of the two Basset-size Vendéen Griffons, used on roe deer and boar rather than hare. AKC recognition dates to 2018; the breed remains rare outside France and the UK working hunting field.

Aging

How Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens age

Not in RVC VetCompass; breed-standard estimates indicate 12-14 years. Hip dysplasia and chronic ear infections define late-life concerns; eye issues including persistent pupillary membranes track with the related PBGV.

Lifespan deep-diveAvg 14 yr · range 13–15 Senior careSenior at 7 · geriatric at 11 Common health issues3 tracked conditions

Physical

Physical characteristics

Weight: 40–45 lb(18.1–20.4 kg)
Height: 15.5–18 in(39.4–45.7 cm)
Coat type: Wire
Colors: White & BlackWhite & GrayWhite & GrizzleWhite & LemonWhite & OrangeWhite & SableWhite Black & TanBlack & TanFawn

Temperament

How Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens tend to show up around their people, other dogs, and the world.

outgoingindependentpersistentathletic

Energy
5/5
Trainability
3/5
Good with kids
3/5
Good with other dogs
4/5
Shedding
3/5

Health

Common health issues

Full health profile

Moderatetypical onset ~7 yr
Cataracts
Description and veterinary guidance for Cataracts land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.
Moderatetypical onset ~2 yr
Hip Dysplasia
Description and veterinary guidance for Hip Dysplasia land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Breed-club documented; shared with sibling PBGV..
Moderatetypical onset ~3 yr
Chronic Ear Infections
Description and veterinary guidance for Chronic Ear Infections land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Pendulous ear anatomy..

Exercise

90min

per day

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens are high-output dogs — plan for 90 minutes of daily activity across a mix of walks, off-leash play, and purposeful work.