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This section of the website provides information for those interested in learning about the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen pronounced "Puh-TEE Bah-SAY Gree-FOHN VON-day-uhn."
The name describes the basic characteristics of the breed as:
- Petit: Small
- Basset: Low to the Ground
- Griffon: Rough Coated
- Vendéen: Region in France Where Breed Originated

Competition & Training Videos | Puppy | Dog Care | Apps
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen 8 Week Old Puppy Evaluation Click Here
By Betty Barth & Jan Zigich
PBGV Puppy Sociliations: The Rule of 7 Click Here
How to Groom "The Pet" Click Here
PBGV
Presentation Designed by Robyn Wallis, 2012
PBGVs Hunting in North Carolina & Wisconsin Click Here
Skycastle PBGV's Hunting in West Chester, PA Click Here
How do I get Started showing dogs? Learn more
Knowing your breed standard. Learn more
How Does a Dog Show Work? Learn more
Intro to AKC Junior Showmanship Learn more
AKC Junior Mentor Program Learn more
AKC Scent Work: Learn more
AKC Agility Course Test (ACT)
AKC Coursing Ability Test Learn more...
AKC Canine Good Citizen Test
Service Dog Training Session Learn more
Puppy
PBGVCA Puppies & Adult Directory
AKC Socialization
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program
Teach Your Dog to Come When Called
Dog Care
A Guide to Dog Care and Training - American Kennel Club
How to Tell If Your Dog Is In Shape
What Should I Feed My Dog?
Microchipping Your Dog - AKC Reunite
As we stay at home during the COVID-19 crisis, AKC Public Education has introduced the AKC Virtual Patch Program that is an interactive scavenger hunt designed to teach children ages 5-18 about purebred dogs and the sport of purebred dogs.
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American Kennel Club's Public Education team has released their first app, titled AKC Math Agility. Geared toward children ages five to ten, the app combines the sport of agility with basic math equations to assist children in solidifying their math skills while having fun with dogs. Available Google Play and Apple App Store, fee $2.99 Learn more...
- How do I get Started showing dogs? Learn more...
- Knowing your breed standard. Learn more...
- How Does a Dog Show Work? Learn more...
- Intro to AKC Junior Showmanship Learn more...
- AKC Junior Mentor Program Learn more...
- AKC Socialization
- AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program
- Teach Your Dog to Come When Called
PBGV Hunt Videos
PBGVs Hunting in North Carolina & Wisconsin Learn more
Skycastle PBGV's Hunting in West Chester, PA Learn more
PBGVCA Breed-Specific Info
- Meet the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Brochure Click Here
- The Rough Coated French Hound Pamphlet Click Here
- PBGV Puppies & Adult Directory
- AKC Breed Breed Standard Click Here
- Common Questions Click Here
- Pedigree/Health Info Click Here
- Events Calendar Click Here
- Health Committee Click Here
- Health Committee Reference Center Click Here
- Report PBGV Health Issues Click Here
- PBGV Health & Rescue Foundation Click Here
- Saber Tails Health Articles Click Here
- CHF and VetVine Webinar Click Here
- AKC Canine Health Foundation Library Click Here
The Obedience Corner (reprints from PBGVCA Saber Tails Magazine) Click Here
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen - AKC Dog Breed Video Series Click Here
Available through Amazon:
- The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen by Jeffrey G. Pepper, Companion House Books; Limited edition. 2005.
- The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen: A Definitive Study by Valarie Link and Linda Skerritt, Doral Publishing, 2000.
- Understanding the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen: Rustic French Hound by Kitty Steidel, Orient Publishing, 1st edition, 1987.
- Hounds of France: Disciples of Diana by George Johnston and Maria Ericson, Spur Publishing Company. 1979.
- Hounds in Old Days by Sir Walter Gilbey Series, 2nd Edition, Xs Books, 1979.
- Rescue Committee Click Here
- Find a Breeder Click Here
- Public Member-Breeder Directory Click Here
- PBGVCA Members' Stud Dog Service Directory
- PBGVCA Puppies & Adult Directory
- CHF For Breeders Click Here
- Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen 8 Week Old Puppy Evaluation Click Here
By Betty Barth & Jan Zigich - PBGV Puppy Sociliations: The Rule of 7 Click Here
- How to Groom "The Pet" Click Here
PBGV Presentation Designed by Robyn Wallis, 2012 - AKC Canine College for Breeders Click Here
- AKC Breeders Education Click Here
- AKC Breeding & Whelping Click Here
- AKC Video: The PBGV Breed (22 min.; turn sound on) Click Here
- Placing Puppies in the Age of COVID-19: Safety Advice for Breeders
By Penny Leigh, Mar 31, 2020
- Guidelines for Breeders to Reduce the Spread of Coronavirus
- PBGVCA Puppies & Adult Directory
- PBGVCA Members' Stud Dog Service Directory
- Public Education Committee Click Here
- Public Member/Breeder Listings Click Here
- Feature Member/Breeders Click Here
- General Informational Links Click Here
- Judge's Start Here
- Judge's Education Slideshow Click Here
- Mentor Program Click Here
- List of Approved "Hunt" Judges Click Here
- AKC Canine College for Judges Click Here
- AKC Video: The PBGV Breed (22 min.; turn sound on) Click Here
- Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen 8 Week Old Puppy Evaluation Click Here
By Betty Barth & Jan Zigich
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