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

2021 Regional & National

April 20-27, 2021

Roberts Centre Hotel & Conference Center
937-283-3200
1-800-654-7036
123 Gano Road
Wilmington, Ohio 45177
Website

Pam Helmer, Show Chair & National Show Advisor, celestialpetits@atlanticbb.net
Sue Smyth, Assistant Show Chair, Oldyork2002@aol.com

Judges

Nicholas G. Frost, National Specialty & Junior Showmanship
Lindley Henson, Sweepstakes, Puppy & Veteran

Barbara G. Pepper, Regional Specialty & Junior Showmanship
Tim Ninnis, Sweepstakes, Puppy & Veteran

Shirley A. Spall, Obedience & Rally
Ron McClelland, Agility
Kathy Gregory, Scent Work
Mary Skirchak, Scent Work

Click Here for 2021 National Info

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.

Click here for Events Calendar

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Welcome to PBGVCA!

Ask Our PBGV Ambassadors about happy, healthy PBGVs.

Tally-Ho!

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