Active
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Good-natured
Cheerful

Alert
Fast
Vocal
Courageous
Stubborn
Mannered

Aussiedors are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Avoid Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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Labrador Retriever, Australian Shepherd

Hound

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.

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An Aussiedor can have a litter of 6-9 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen can have a litter of 13-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Muscular Dystrophy
Collie Eye Anomaly

Epilepsy
Leishmaniasis

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Pyotraumatic Dermatitis
Bloat
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Pelger - Huet Syndrome
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia

Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood Test
Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Physical Examination

X-Rays
Full Physical Examination
OFA on hips and elbows

Aussiedors thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Aussiedor has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Aussiedors require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Aussiedors are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens require significant sleep and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with daytime naps.

Aussiedor dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

The Aussiedor has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Aussiedor is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Aussiedors are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Aussiedors are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Aussiedors are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens are highly friendly around strangers.

Aussiedors are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

The Aussiedor is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.