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First, let’s deal with the name. Roughly translated, it means “Wendy’s big, low, shaggy dog” and its pronunciation is “grand-bah-sae Greek-fon von-de-uhain”. Now, let’s take a look at the dog: He is a sweet, long-eared fellow in a bowed coat, whose mustache, beard, and eyebrow eyebrow suggest the gaze of a worldly but sociable Frenchman. Underneath the Old World charm of the Grand is a stunning, firmly built bruiser that is deceptively quick and light-legged. The stamina and courage of these long-time hunters is the stuff of Gallic legend.
Griffen Vanden Hounds has gone through more than 400 years of development to produce today’s Griffon-coated French Hound: Grand Griffen Vandenen, Briquet Griffon Vendenenen, Grand Basset Griffen Vendenenen and Petit Basset Griffon Vendenen.
In general, French hoods develop into the breeds they make today to suit the special needs of their geographic regions. Wendy’s dense, thorny, stony area required a hardy breed of dog and a coat with mental and physical stamina to resist bricks. In addition, hunters of lower classes who did not own horses needed a slower pace, so that they could easily keep up. Their solution was to shorten the dog’s legs and, through development and breeding, created a low-set dog. By the end of the 19th century, the Basset Griffon Vanden had evolved as part of France’s Basset breeds, combining both stiffness and short legs.
Working further in producing the exact size and proportions required to hunt different game, the Club du Griffen Vandenen was founded in 1907 by two of Basset Griffen Vandenen, The Grand Basset Griffon Vanden and Petit Basset Griffon Vanden Varieties were recognized.
By the 1950s, the Grand was separated into its own standard and considered a separate breed, although interbedding between Grand and Petit was not banned until 1977.
The Grand Basset Griffon Vanden is a well-balanced, strongly made, rough-coated scented wound of friendly and indifferent character. He is of medium size with straight legs, deep chest. He is tall with a long muzzle, long ears and long tail. His neck is medium long and strong, great head with a mustache and beard, surmounted with protective long eyebrows. Their structure was built at a high speed for rabbit and rabbit hunting, and in the rugged terrain of the Vendée region of France. He is an adventurous, passionate and fatally skilled hunter who is used today not only to hunt rabbits and rabbits but also to hunt pigs and deer. He is active, has great stamina for all-day hunting and uses his voice freely while on the trail. Any feature that detracts from the function is a serious flaw.
The gestation period in lasts for 60-64 days The primary period of the reproductive cycle of the female is called Proestrus and goes on for around 9 days. During this time the females begin to draw in males. The subsequent part is the Estrus when the bitch is receptive to the male. It goes on for around 3 to 11 days. The third part is the Diestrus. Usually, it happens around day 14. In this period the bitch’s discharge changes for distinctive red and reaching its end. The vulva gets back to average, and she will no longer allow mating. The fourth part called the Anestrus. The time span between heat periods ordinarily keeps going around a half year. The litter size ranges between 6 to 8 puppies at a time
The Grand Basset Griffon Vandenay only requires a slicker brush and comb with a weekly brush. Beyond regular weekly grooming, the occasional bath will keep her clean and looking her best. Grooming can be a great bonding experience for you and your pet. Their strong fast-growing nails should be trimmed regularly with a nail clipper or grinder to avoid overgrowth, splitting, and breakage. Their ears should be checked regularly to avoid a buildup of wax and debris that may result in infection. The teeth should be brushed regularly.
As hounds, Grand Basset Griffon Vendens usually has a high hunting drive and will follow its nose wherever it goes. Not only is a fence and / or leash required, but training is also necessary to remember constantly from puppies. Another feature of GBGV is the free use of voice; No amount of training will close this nonsense box. If you do not enjoy interacting with your dog, then this breed may not be for you.
Grand’s calm, courteous demeanor makes him an excellent companion and house dog. Be ready to give your new GBGV exercise. They will not succeed as a couch potato. You must have a securely fenced-in area for exercise, as these Hunting Dogs cannot resist the urge to chase. They are strong and do not diminish with age, so plan to keep your exercise routine going through your teens.
You want to feed your Grand Basset Griffon Vanden a formula that will meet their unique digestive needs at different stages of their lives. Many dog food companies have breed-specific formulas for small, medium, large, and extra-large breeds. Grand is a medium-sized breed.
What you feed your dog is a personal choice, but working with your vet and / or breeder will be the best way to determine the frequency of feeding as a puppy and the best adult diet to increase longevity. . Clean, fresh water must be available at all times.
Like all breeds, there may be some health issues. Some dogs may face these health challenges in their lives, but most of the Grand Basset Griffon Vendens are healthy dogs. Those working with a responsible breeder who owns Grand Basset Griffon Vanden can get the education they need to know about specific health concerns within the breed. Good breeders use genetic testing of their breeding stock to reduce the likelihood of disease in their puppies.
Recommended health tests from the National Breed Club: