PBGVCA...

Welcome to the PBGV Club of America website; home of the rough coated French hound. Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen is 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

Meet the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Brochure Click Here
The Rough Coated French Hound Pamphlet Click Here

New Video ~ Enjoy learning about the joy of hunting with your PBGV. Click Here

2023 Regional & National

March 27-April 2, 2023

Conformation, Rally, Agility, Fast CAT, Obedience, Scent Work, Top 20, Breeder's Brunch and much more!

Y.O. Ranch Hotel & Conference Center
2033 Sidney Baker Street
Kerrville, TX 78028
Reservations:
(830) 257-4440
Website
Hotel Info
Grooming Space this year will be first come/first serve - no reservations

Directions

Tiffany Cannon, National Chair, alwayspbgv@gmail.com

Lora Megli, Assistant Chair, lmegli@yahoo.com

Keep watching for more information over the next few months.

GO to 2023 National~Regional Home Page

NEW ~ Introducing the PBGVCA Breeders’ Tool Chest

Created to encourage new breeders by breeders.

This big project has received input from many of our breeders; thank you! There are 3 major categories:

The Basics: links to our breed standard, pedigree-health database, Breeder's Code of Best Practices, puppy and stud dog service directories, etc.
Being a Responsible Dog Breeder: The lion’s share of information lives here and new information will be added over time. It includes selecting breeding stock, health testing, AKC/International Registries, educational videos, getting the bitch pregnant right on through to puppy packets (new version coming soon) and sample new puppy owner contracts, assessing new puppy buyers, etc. documents.
Breeder’s Community: Lists our mentors who will help members interested in breeding, breeder/health articles, call to join PBGVCA and a place where breeders can share their own experiences.

There is no substitute for the extensive experience available from our breeder community.

Click Here

Is a PBGV right for you?

Why a PBGV

Are you looking for a happy dog with a vivacious, outgoing personality? How about a dog that gets along with virtually every person and dog they meet? Are you looking for an active dog you can do things with instead of a couch potato?

Do you have a sense of humor? PBGV's are very entertaining and guaranteed to make you laugh! PBGV's have a good voice and will use it to greet each other and visitors. Their hunting instinct is strong and they will chase squirrels, rabbits and other prey, so you'll need a well-fenced yard. And, they need daily exercise and always have to be walked on leash.

Grooming is easy because PBGV's are supposed to look "tousled". They do shed, but just a little.

All in all, PBGV's are awesome dogs and we encourage you to learn more about "the happy breed". Contact our PBGV Ambassadors to learn more about the breed.

Contact Our PBGV Ambassadors

PBGV: The Active, Happy Breed

PBGV Sports...

Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen (PBGV) is a rugged, active, alert and exuberant small French hunting hound. They can be trained for many purposes and their compact, tough and robust construction lends itself to a number of sporting events. This can include testing their hunting instinct in an open field to events such as agility, obedience, rally, tracking, scent work and barn hunt. There are conformation events that measure how closely the PBGV conforms to its breed standard. The closer a dog's appearance is to the standard, the better is its ability to produce puppies that will reliability perpetuate its basic form and function. All of these sporting events showcase the abilities and versatility of our breed.

Welcome to PBGVCA!

Tally-Ho!

PBGVs & BFDB in Austria

Have fun with this smart, active hound!

PBGV puppy love is waiting for you!

They make you Smile!

Or just hang out with your favorite horse