Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Breed Standard
Hound Group

General Appearance - The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen is a French scent hound developed first and foremost to hunt small game over the rough and difficult terrain of the Vendéen region. To function efficiently, he must be equipped with certain characteristics. He is bold and vivacious in character; compact, tough and robust in construction. He has an alert outlook, lively bearing and a good voice freely and purposefully used.

The most distinguishing characteristics of this bold hunter are: his rough, unrefined outlines; his proudly carried head displaying definitive long eyebrows, beard, and moustache; his strong, tapered tail carried like a saber, alert and in readiness. Important to breed type is the compact, casual, rather tousled appearance, with no feature exaggerated and his parts in balance.

Any deviation from the ideal described in the standard should be penalized to the extent of the deviation. Structural faults common to all breeds are as undesirable in the PBGV as in any other breed, regardless of whether they are specifically mentioned.

Size, Proportion, Substance - Size -- Both sexes should measure between 13 and 15 inches at the withers. Height of adult dogs over 15 inches or under 13 inches at the withers is a disqualification. Proportion -- When viewed in profile, the body is somewhat longer than tall when measured from point of shoulder to buttocks, as compared to the height from withers to ground. Substance - Strong bone with substance in proportion to overall dog.

Head - The head is carried proudly and, in size, must be in balance with the overall dog. It is longer than its width in a ratio of approximately two to one. A coarse or overly large head is to be penalized. Expression alert, friendly and intelligent. Eyes large and dark with good pigmentation, somewhat oval in shape, showing no white. The red of the lower eyelid should not show. The eyes are surmounted by long eyebrows, standing forward, but not obscuring the eyes. Ears supple, narrow and fine, covered with long hair, folding inward and ending in an oval shape. The leathers reach almost to the end of the nose. They are set on low, below the line of the eyes. An overly long or high-set ear should be penalized.

Skull domed, oval in shape when viewed from the front. It is well cut away under the eyes and has a well developed occipital protuberance. Stop clearly defined. Muzzle - The length of the muzzle from nose to stop is slightly shorter than the length from the stop to occiput. The underjaw is strong and well developed. Nose black and large, with wide nostrils. A somewhat lighter shading is acceptable in lighter colored dogs. A butterfly nose is a fault. Lips - The lips are covered by long hair forming a beard and moustache. Bite - It is preferable that the teeth meet in a scissors bite, but a level bite is acceptable.

Neck, Topline, Body - Neck - The neck is long and strong, without throatiness, and flows smoothly into the shoulders. Topline - The back is visibly level from withers to croup. There is a barely perceptible rise over a strong loin. Viewed in profile, the withers and the croup should be equidistant from the ground. Body muscular, somewhat longer than tall. Compact, casual in appearance, with no feature exaggerated and his parts in balance. Chest rather deep, with prominent sternum. Ribs moderately rounded, extending well back. Loin short, strong, and muscular. There is but little tuck-up. Tail of medium length, set on high, it is strong at the base and tapers regularly. It is well furnished with hair, has but a slight curve and is carried proudly like the blade of a saber; normally pointing at about two o'clock. In a curved downward position the tip of the tail bone should reach no further than the hock joint.

Forequarters - Shoulders clean and well laid back. Upper arm approximately equal in length to the shoulder blade. Elbows close to the body. Legs - The length of leg from elbow to ground should be slightly more than � the height from withers to ground. Viewed from the front, it is desirable that the forelegs be straight, but a slight crook is acceptable. In either case, the leg appears straight, is strong and well boned, but never coarse nor weedy. Improperly constructed front assemblies, including poor shoulder placement, short upper arms, out at elbows, lack of angulation and fiddle fronts, are all serious faults. Pasterns strong and slightly sloping. Any tendency to knuckle over is a serious fault. Dewclaws may, or may not, be removed. Feet not too long, between hare and cat foot, with hard, tight pads. The nails are strong and short.

Hindquarters - Strong and muscular with good bend of stifle. A well-defined second thigh. Hips wide, thighs well muscled. Hocks are short and well angulated, perpendicular from hock to ground. Feet are as in front. Except that they must point straight ahead.

Coat - The coat is rough, long without exaggeration and harsh to the touch, with a thick shorter undercoat. It is never silky or woolly. The eyes are surmounted by long eyebrows, standing forward but not obscuring the eyes. The ears are covered by long hair. The lips are covered by long hair forming a beard and moustache. The tail is well furnished with hair. The overall appearance is casual and tousled.

The natural, casual and tousled appearance of the breed is vitally important. While some neatening is occasionally necessary, he should be shown naturally. Dogs whose coat has been altered by excessive grooming, sculpting, clipping, or by artificial means shall be so severely penalized as to be effectively eliminated from competition.

Color - White with any combination of lemon, orange, black, sable, tricolor or grizzle markings, providing easy visibility in the field.

Gait - The movement should be free at all speeds. Front action is straight and reaching well forward. Going away, the hind legs are parallel and have great drive. Convergence of the front and rear legs towards his center of gravity is proportional to the speed of his movement. Gives the appearance of an active hound, capable of a full day's hunting.

Temperament - Confident, happy, extroverted, independent yet willing to please, never timid nor aggressive.

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.

Approved July 12, 2005
Effective August 31, 2005

[简介] 贝吉格里芬凡丁犬是一种嗅觉猎犬，培养目的是用来在崎岖艰难的芬凡丁地区捕捉小型猎物。为了有效的功能，他需要具有一些特别的特征。他大胆而活泼，结构紧凑、坚固，精力充沛。他的外观警惕，活泼，大嗓门。最独特的特征在于，这种大胆的猎犬具有粗糙、未加修饰的轮廓；骄傲地昂着头，显示出威严的眉毛、髭须和胡须；警惕时或准备就绪时，他那结实、锥形的尾巴象马刀那样举着。这一品种的重要特点在于简洁、不经意，而且乱七八糟的外貌，没有过分夸张的地方，各部分都很协调。所有背离下面所描述的理想标准的地方都属于缺陷，并根据背离的程度进行扣分。结构方面的缺陷（有些标准与其他品种一样），也不受欢迎，不论是否在标准中明确描述出来。

[体型] 大小：不论什么性别，肩高都应该在13~15英寸之间，误差在0.5英寸之内是可以接受的。肩高大于15.5英寸属于失格。比例：体长大于身高，正确的比例是从胸骨到臀部的距离比肩高要长约50%。体质：骨骼结实，与整体比例协调。

[头部] 头部骄傲地昂起，从大小来看，头部与整体尺寸比例协调。长度大于宽度，比例约为2/1。粗糙或过大的头部属于缺陷。表情：警惕、友善、且聪明。眼睛：大，且颜色深，没有白色，红色的下眼睑（瞬膜）不应该显示出来。被长长的、向前伸出的眉毛所衬托，但决不能遮住眼睛。耳朵：柔软，窄而细腻，被长长的毛发所遮盖，向内折叠，末端呈卵形。耳廓能延伸到鼻尖。耳朵位置低，不应该高过眼睛。过分长或位置太高的耳朵属于缺陷。脑袋：圆拱，从前面观察，呈卵形。眼睛下方象被切去一块，后枕骨发达（突出）。止部清晰。口吻：口吻的长度比从止部到后枕骨的距离略短。下颚结实，且发达。鼻镜：黑色，大，宽阔的鼻孔。浅色狗在鼻镜上有浅色阴影是允许的。嘴唇：嘴唇上覆盖着长长的毛发，形成髭须和胡须。咬和：剪状咬和最为理想，但钳状咬和也可以接受。

[颈部、背线、身躯] 颈部：颈部长而结实，无赘肉，平稳地融如肩部。背线：后背水平，腰部略微圆拱且结实。从轮廓上观察，马肩隆到地面的距离与臀部到地面的距离相等。身躯：肌肉发达，长度略大于身高。胸部深，胸骨突出。肋骨略圆，充分向后延伸。腰部结实；肌肉发达，且身体横轴显得很圆。尾巴：中等长度，位置高，根部粗壮，呈均匀的锥形。长有丰富的毛发，但略微弯曲，骄傲地举着，象马刀的刀刃。与垂直线成大约20度角。如果尾巴向下弯，其尾骨的末端大约可以延伸到飞节的位置。

[前躯] 肩胛：整洁，向后倾斜。上臂骨的长度与肩胛骨大致相等。肘部紧贴身躯。腿：从肘部到地面的长度略小于从马肩隆到地面距离的1/2。从前面观察，前腿直是比较理想的，但略微弯曲也可以接受。腿部结实且骨量充足。骹骨结实且略微倾斜。任何关节突出的迹象都属于严重缺陷。狼爪：也许有，也许没有，可以切除。足爪：不长，脚垫坚硬、厚实。足爪轻微外翻是允许的。趾甲结实而短。

[后躯] 结实，肌肉发达，膝关节角度恰当。第二节大腿清晰。飞节短，角度良好，自飞节到地面完全垂直。足爪与前躯相同，但笔直指向前方。

[被毛] 被毛粗糙，长，不夸张，触摸的感觉粗涩。带有浓厚而短的底毛。被毛不能呈丝状或羊毛状。眼睛被长长的、伸展出来的眉毛所衬托，但不能遮住眼睛。耳朵上长有毛发。嘴唇上的长毛构成了髭须和胡须。尾巴上的毛发丰富。整个外貌显得不经意，且乱糟糟的。他应该显示出未修饰的外观。修剪被毛或雕琢外形都属于非常严重的缺陷。

[颜色] 白色带有柠檬色，橘色、黑色、三色或灰色等不同颜色（组合）的斑纹。

[步态] 动作显得舒展而迅速。前躯动作是笔直向前伸展。离开时（从后面观察），后肢彼此平行，且显示出强大的驱动力。随着速度增加，由于地心引力的作用，前后足爪向内（身体中心线）收拢。可以看到，他是一个活泼的猎犬，可以长时间捕猎。 [气质] 快乐，外向，独立，但容易满足。

[失格] 肩高大于15.5英寸。

标准通过日期：1990年8月14日

标准执行日期：1991年2月 1日

原作： 酋长

来源： 转译自AKC

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