How long do Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens live?

The median lifespan of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is 13.7 years, based on the 2024 McMillan et al. study of 584,734 UK dogs.

What health problems do Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens have?

Commonly reported conditions in the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen include Epilepsy, Hip dysplasia, Patellar luxation, Persistent pupillary membrane, Hypothyroidism.

Is the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen a healthy breed?

On the Breed Health Score the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen scores 83 out of 100 (grade A), compared with an average of 71 across 155 breeds.

83/ 100

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Grade A

Median lifespani 13.7 yr · small · 11-20 kg

⇆ Compare Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a small breed with a median lifespan of 13.7 years, which places it among the longest-lived third of the 155 breeds we rank for longevity. Commonly reported health conditions include Epilepsy, Hip dysplasia, Patellar luxation, Persistent pupillary membrane. Its overall Breed Health Score is 83/100 (grade A), against an average of 71/100 across all breeds.

Score breakdown

Longevityi 65%

Conformationi 20%

100

Hereditary burdeni 15%

Higher is healthier. See methodology.

Common & hereditary conditions

Epilepsy Hip dysplasia Patellar luxation Persistent pupillary membrane Hypothyroidism

Red marks a life-threatening or major-welfare condition. Click a condition to see which breeds it affects. This list reflects commonly reported conditions, so better-studied breeds may show more; hereditary burden is the lightest-weighted part of the score. Source: RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA (indicative).

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Data & citation. Median lifespan: McMillan, K.M. et al. (2024) "Longevity of companion dog breeds", Scientific Reports (584,734 UK dogs). Data CC-BY 4.0. Source. Machine-readable: developer API. These are independent estimates for comparing breeds, not veterinary advice. Photo: mazzy Fritzel via Pexels.