Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen - Hardcover

Jeffrey G. Pepper

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1903098998 ISBN 13: 9781903098998

Publisher: Dorking, United Kingdom: Interpet Publishing, 2002

Synopsis

The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, or PBGV as the breed is usually called, is an ancient wirehaired basset breed of France that continues to gain popularity in the US and around the world. This beguiling hound is aptly called the “Happy Breed” due to his sunny disposition and his ever-wagging tail, sure to cheer up his owners even on their bluest days. Breeders prize the PBGV’s tousled appearance, robust construction and his lively bearing. He is not only a home companion with class and style, he is also an active weekend sports dog, a bold hunter, a naturally attractive show dog and a talented performance dog. Written by foundation PBGV breeder and well-known author Jeffrey G. Pepper, this book offers readers insight into the breed’s character and temperament. Not the breed for everyone, the PBGV is an independent spirit who uses his loud resonant voice as freely as a French revolutionary. This Special Limited Edition provides an excellent history of the breed’s development in France and its arrival to the US, as well as coverage of the breed standard, puppy selection and care. Fully detailed chapters also present advice on house-training and obedience training, solving puppy problems and home safety. A special chapter on preventive healthcare, written by Dr. Lowell Ackerman, discusses selecting a veterinarian, inoculations, infectious diseases, parasites and other vital topics every owner needs to know.

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About the Author

Jeffrey G. Pepper has bred more than 65 Golden Retriever Champions who carried his kennel "Pepperhill" prefix, including National Specialty Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex winners, Specialty winners, Group and Best in Show winners. Since 1984 he has been a renowned American Kennel Club Golden Retriever judge. Jeffrey has served as president, vice president and treasurer of the Hudson Valley Golden Retriever Club, as board member and eastern regional vice president of the Golden Retriever Club of America, as well as president and treasurer of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America and is past president of the Dog Judges Association of America as well as treasurer of Take The Lead, a non-profit foundation providing financial support to people in the sport of dogs in the United States who suffer from a life-threatening or terminal illness.
Jeffrey currently lives in central California with his dogs.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dorking, United Kingdom: Interpet Publishing
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1903098998
• ISBN 13: 9781903098998
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160