The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens are known for being an extremely intelligent breed, meaning they are fairly easy to train, so long as the trainer in question has experience with similar breeds. This is because they love to hunt and may often go off to chase something and getting lost, so training must start as young as possible and be continued throughout their lives. However, they are an incredibly gentle and calm breed and absolutely love 'hoomans' -especially when they can show you what they found in the garden! These guys have huge stamina and must therefore be subjected to lots of physical and mental stimulation to stop them from getting bored, as if they do, they may develop some very destructive behaviors. However, for the right family, they make lovely pets with the potential to provide years of joy!

It's thought that this breed dates back to the 16th century, where they were originally bred to hunt! They come from a region known as Vendee, which is how they got their iconic name and at this time, both Grand and Petit puppies could be produced from one litter! Breed enthusiasts promoted the breed all over the world during the 19th century and a French club was set up for them in 1896, coincidentally, the year they were also a recognized breed. The onset of WW1 led to the breed declining dramatically and although they were just about saved, the breed standard had to be altered several times. Nowadays, they are an extremely popular breed across France and different parts of the world as well.