Welcome to the newly redesigned 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 Breed Originated

NOTE: You will find a navigation bar at the top of each page and a site map providing a hierarchal representation of the site organizationthat that will quickly take you through the site. For additional information on how to use this website, please see Redesign Info under News.