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A Presentation of the Judges’ Education Committee

Petit Basset Griffon Vende ́ en Club of America. A Presentation of the Judges’ Education Committee. The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen – scent hound developed to hunt small game over rough and

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A Presentation of the Judges’ Education Committee

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  1. Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America A Presentation of the Judges’ Education Committee

  2. The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen – scent hound developed to hunt small game over rough and difficult terrain of the Vendéen region of France

  3. What’s in a Name? “Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen” Petit- Small Basset-Low to ground Griffon- Coarse hair- strong coated Vendéen- A region in W. France (Breed’s Origin) Pronounced: “Puh-TEE….Bah-SAY…Gree-FOHN… VON-day-uhn”

  4. Basset Hound and PBGV have little similarity The word ‘Basset’ means ‘low to ground’ in French and therein lies the similarity today !

  5. For many years the PBGV had the same standard as the GBGV, only the height and crook were different. Over time it was determined that PBGV was no longer a small Vendeen hound based simply on reduction of the leg length, but rather it was a small basset harmoniously reduced in ALL its proportions.

  6. Having been reduced in all his features, the PBGV isnotconsideredachondroplastic

  7. Conformation

  8. Reviewing the Standard The PBGV is ascent hound developed to huntsmall gameoverrough and difficultterrain. He isboldand vivaciousin character;compact,tough and robustin construction.Hehas an alert outlook, livelybearing

  9. Reviewing the Standard The most distinguishing characteristics of this bold hunter are hisrough, unrefined outline; his proudly carried head, displaying definitive long eyebrows, beard,andmoustache; his strong tapered tail carried like the blade of a sabre, alert and in readiness.

  10. Thenatural, casual andtousled appearance of the breed is vitally important.

  11. The most distinguishing characteristics of this bold hunter are: • Rough, unrefined outline • Proudly carried head, long eyebrows, beard, and moustache • Strong, tapered tail carried like a sabre, alert and readiness • Alert outlook, lively bearing and good voice, freely and purposefully used

  12. Overall Outline For correct balance, move front left leg back under withers

  13. Compact and Casual

  14. Casual Note how hair length, and handler’s stack affect perception of angulation

  15. Casual

  16. Head & Expression Lovely Expression Created By: Dark oval eye Oval skull Low set ear; Long eyebrows, moustache and beard Black nose & muzzle Length:width is 2:1

  17. Head • Muzzle shorter than distance from stop to occiput • Notice the little fan going up the muzzle to eyes

  18. Head carriage when moving . Note head in motion - head up but out and tail about two o’clock

  19. Neck long and strong Flows smoothly into shoulders Topline - back is visibly level from withers to croup Rise over loin felt rather than seen Tail medium length, carried like blade of a sabre, at about 2 o’clock Neck, Topline, Body

  20. Overly long in body for ideal PBGV type More compact

  21. Deep Chest & Prominent Sternum

  22. Coat • Overall appearance, casual and tousled • Rough, long without exaggeration • Harsh to the touch: “goat-like” • Thick, short undercoat

  23. Coat • Never silky or wooly • Eyes surmounted by long eyebrows, standing forward, not obscuring eyes • Lips covered by long hair forming moustache and beard

  24. The perception of“natural,casual, tousled”will probably always be a matter of educated opinion. Take acommon senseapproachas you assess the whole dog.

  25. Incorrect Coats Too much coat is a hindrance in the field and hides conformation in the show ring. Too little coat isn’t protective. Colored patches do not grow hair as profusely as white areas.

  26. Color • White with any combination of Lemon, Orange, Black, Sable, Tricolor or Grizzle markings • Provides easy visibility in the field

  27. Acceptable colors

  28. Gait • Free at all speeds. Front action is straight and reaches well forward. • Going away, hind legs are parallel and have great drive. • Convergence towards the center of gravity proportional to speed of movement. • Gives appearance of an active hound capable of a full day’s hunting.

  29. Balanced Side Gait Free at all paces, with great drive. Front action straight and reaching well forward. Hocks neither turning in nor out.

  30. Converges toward a center line but does not single track.

  31. Disqualification Height of both sexes, at one year of age or older, over 15 inches or under 13 inches at the withers is a disqualification -2005 PBGV Breed Standard

  32. PBGV Virtues! • Fabulous hunting skills and agility- enthusiasm • Happy outgoing demeanor • Overall soundness • Overall handsome appearance • Great voice freely used • We are distinctly one of four Vendeen Hounds still in existence today

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