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Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Grooming Profile

Weekly brushing and hand-stripping keep their wire coat healthy. Growth stops by 18 months, but they fill out with muscle…

Moderate grooming and shedding. Reaches full size by 24-30 months, continuing to fill out and gain muscle mass until mature.

Brush every 2-3 days; pro grooming every 6-8 weeks. Full growth at 15 months, though they fill out later.

Weekly brushing is essential. Growth stops at 10-12 months, though they continue to fill out.

Daily brushing prevents mats; professional clips are needed. Reaches full adult size by 10-12 months.

Low-shedding double coat needs weekly brushing. Reaches full size by 18 months, weighing 31-45 lbs.

Low-shedding wire coat needs easy grooming. These large dogs fully mature by 24-30 months.

Low-shedding curly coat needs no brushing, just annual shearing. Reaches full size by 18 months, filling out with muscle thereafter.

Weekly brushing manages the wiry coat. Growth height stops by 18 months, but muscle development continues until age three.

Low-shedding wiry coat needs weekly brushing and professional stripping. Reaches full height by 12 months, filling out until 15 months.