Gordon Setter vs Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Side-by-side comparison across all 14 AKC trait ratings, with a clear verdict on which breed fits which kind of household.
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Gordon Setter
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
23–27 in
Height
13–15 in
45–80 lb
Weight
25–40 lb
12–13 yr
Lifespan
12–14 yr
$1.5–3.0k
Puppy price
$1.5–3.5k
#115
AKC popularity
#156
Trait-by-trait
Higher bar = more of that trait. Shedding, barking, drooling, grooming flipped for readability.5
Affectionate w/ Family
4
3
Good with Young Children
5
3
Good with Other Dogs
5
3
Shedding Level
2
2
Coat Grooming
2
4
Drooling Level
2
3
Good with Strangers
4
3
Playfulness
4
4
Watchdog / Protective
4
4
Adaptability
4
5
Trainability
3
5
Energy Level
4
3
Barking Level
5
4
Mental Stimulation Needs
4
Gordon Setter Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Overlay
Where they diverge
Good with Young Children
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen is better with kids (2-point difference)
Good with Other Dogs
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen is better with other dogs (2-point difference)
Drooling Level
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen drools less (2-point difference)
Trainability
Gordon Setter is easier to train (2-point difference)
Barking Level
Gordon Setter barks less (2-point difference)
The verdict
Choose the Gordon Setter if…
- Hunters
- Active families
- Outdoors enthusiasts
- You value drooling level — Gordon Setter scores noticeably higher.
Choose the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen if…
- Active families
- Outdoor enthusiasts
- Those wanting a cheerful, social dog
- You value good with young children — Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen scores higher here.
Gordon Setter Owner’s Guide
Everything you need before bringing your Gordon Setter home.
Breed variants, breeder red flags, and what to ask
First-week checklist and daily schedules by age
Training timeline from 8 weeks to adulthood
Health screenings, emergency card, and feeding portions
Grooming schedule, first-year costs, and what nobody tells you
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Owner’s Guide
Everything you need before bringing your Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen home.
Breed variants, breeder red flags, and what to ask
First-week checklist and daily schedules by age
Training timeline from 8 weeks to adulthood
Health screenings, emergency card, and feeding portions
Grooming schedule, first-year costs, and what nobody tells you
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