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The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen: A Definitive Study (Pure Bred)

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From The English Dog World magazine: Breeders and exhibitors of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen round the world have been waiting for a definitive book on their breed, and here it is.

The authors have taken immense pains with the history, development and spread of the breed round the world, Many hundreds of hours of research and much traveling must have been undertaken to produce a volume of this scope.

The detailed discussion on the points of the breed will be of great use to those in PBGV, to those considering buying into the breed. and to any who essay to judge.

The authors sem to have done meticulous research into the background and breeding of this wonderful French Hunting Hound.

The depth of information and rare old pictures are a treasure trove for all PBGV breeders

Valerie Link and Linda Skerritt have collaborated to write the definitive reference book on the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen. Based on their painstaking and meticulous research into the background and breeding of this superb French Hunting Hound (which is quickly becoming widely accepted in both America and Britain), The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen: A Definitive Study is a benchmark publication and clearly qualifies as the reference standard on the breed, and the indispensable guide for PGBV owners, aspiring owners, breeders, and dog show judges.

This is a wonderful book for PBGV owners and prospective owners. And I'm not saying that just because the many illustrations include some of my dogs' ancestors. 8<D

It should be fascinating reading for anyone interested in the evolution of these very cool little hounds. There is a lot of detail regarding specific breeders and hunting packs, so it's not for the casual dog lover. But if you're really into PBGVs, you need this book!

An excellent, informative overview of this delightful breed.

This is a great book and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning more about this wonderful breed.

I just got my first PBGV in Augest of 2001 and before I got my wonderful little pbgv I bought this book and it helped me alot understand more about the breed and it also helped me in learning about the differnt begining kennels of the first PBGV's. It also help me understand how this wonderful breed came to be. If you are intrested in getting a PBGV or are getting one I would seriously recommend this book because of all the information it will help you with in the future.

I have just finished reading the Petit Basset book by Valerie Link and Linda Skerritt and found it full of new information and facinating to read. The authors have done themselves proud

I realize this is one of the definitive studies of the PBGV, but for the average prospective pet owner, it is just a slog. The first 200-some pages are devoted to the evolution of the breed from one country and century to another. Ho hum. It wasn't until page 243 that I finally found what I needed to know about the characteristics of the dog that would matter to me as a potential owner.