Petit basset griffon vendéen, << puh TEE bah SAY gree FOHN vohn day OHN, >> is a short-legged, rough-coated dog bred to hunt small game, especially hare and rabbit. The name is sometimes abbreviated PBGV. The breed originated in Vendée, a region of rough terrain in western France. It is a scent hound, which means it hunts by following the scent of the game animal.
The PBGV stands about 13 to 15 inches (33 to 38 centimeters) high at the shoulder and weighs from 30 to 42 pounds (14 to 19 kilograms). Its rough coat is mostly white with orange or gray markings. Its ears are long and narrow and covered by long hair, and it has a mustache and beard. The PBGV is alert, intelligent, and lively and can make a good pet.
See also Grand basset griffon vendéen .
