Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit)
The Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit), or PBGV, is characteristically an alert, enthusiastic and active dog. He has a short, dense coat which needs regular grooming. He is happy to live in most home environments, although would prefer his own garden. He needs plenty of exercise and opportunities to use his innate skill as a scent hound. He is suitable as a family or companion pet.
Inbreeding Coefficient - COI
(Should be as low as possible)
The UK Kennel Club breed average COI is 13.0% - see 'A Beginners Guide to COI'
Effective Population Size - EPS56.58
EPS is a measure of how many individuals are contributing genetically to a breed population. It is a measure of the size of the gene pool in a breed. Lower than 100 is considered critical by conservationists and below 50 brings a breed close to extinction. For more information see the Kennel Club article.
Health and Welfare Problems due to Conformation
(Body shape and physical characteristics)
- The long back of this dog predisposes him to spinal problems.
- Eye disease: Persistent pupillary membrane (PPM) (litter screening); Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) (annual testing).
Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) : No EBVs are currently available for this breed
DogWellNet and IPFD Harmonisation of Genetic Testing for Dogs (HGTD)
- Primary open angle glaucoma) (POAG)
Availability of a DNA test does not mean that it is always necessary or even desirable for breeders to use this test. Good breeders will have followed the recommendations of the appropriate breed clubs, Kennel Club and/or other qualified experts.
Unofficial (Breed Club) Schemes
Ask the breeder to show you the certificates for the above tests/screening for both parents. If any of the above tests have not been considered necessary by the breeder (and there may be good reasons), ask her to explain why.
Other Diseases Reported
(For which there are currently no genetic or screening tests for sire or dam)
- X-linked muscular dystrophy
- Mast cell tumour (MCT)
Ask the breeder about the medical history of the parents, grandparents and great grandparents. Consider carefully whether to purchase a puppy if some of these or other diseases are in the family line.
Ask about the breeder’s policy in cases of serious genetic diseases occurring to your puppy in later life. Good breeders will request to be informed of such events in order to improve future breeding decisions. Some breeders will also agree to contribute towards medical costs or refund purchase price.