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The Brussels Griffon, is a breed that descended in the 1700s from Belgian peasants. They were used to rid stables of rodents. They got the name Griffon from a mythological animal, which it is said to resemble. The ancestry of todays Brussels Griffon includes the Affenpinscher, the smooth-coated pug, and the Ruby spaniel.
Appearance
The Brussels Griffon is a tiny breed yet very sturdy breed. Their weight varies from 7 -11 lb., the female being slightly larger in this breed. Their coats can range from wiry coat which is dense to the touch and reddish-brown in color, to another called the Brabancon, which is a smooth coat. All Brussels griffons have distinctive short, upturned faces; large, round heads; and short noses. They have unusually large and prominent black eyes, and their chins are undershot.
Temperament
The Brussels Griffon is quite the charmer, a bundle of energy in a small body. They are extremely outgoing, loving, enjoy family activities, and love being with their family. The Brussels Griffon is an extremely intelligent breed.
Height: 7-8 inches (18-20cm)
Weight: 6-12 pounds (2.5-5.5kg)
About 12-15 years
Terrier, Brussels Griffon AKC Toy
Temperament:
The Brussels Griffon is quite the charmer, a bundle of energy in a small body. They are extremely outgoing, loving, enjoy family activities, and love being with their family. The Brussels Griffon is an extremely intelligent breed.
Grooming:
The coat of the Rough requires a lot of attention, however the coat of the pet dogs may be clipped. The Griffon sheds little to no hair.
Origin:
There are three varieties of Griffon. The Brussels Griffon, Belgian Griffon and Petit Griffon. The Belgian Griffon has a long, wiry coat with fringe around the face. The Brussels Griffon has a wiry coat that is longer than the Belgian Griffon. The Petit Brabancon has a short, smooth coat. The Brussels Griffon was first shown at the Brussels Exhibition of 1880. An early example of the breed is depicted in a Van Eyck, the Flemish painter. Once kept by cab drivers of 17th-century Brussels to rid their stables of vermin, the Brussels Griffon became a companion breed by virtue of its appealing character. The Smooth coated Petit Brabancon probably owes its existence to the introduction of pug blood. Other breeds including the Yorkshire and Irish Terriers have undoubtedly contributed to the modern Griffons, as well as the English Toy Spaniel. The descriptions of these little terriers from Belgium are analogous. In fact, AKC recognizes only the breed known as the Brussels Griffon. Its American standard allows all of the color varieties, black through red, as well as the smooth variety (Brabancon). FCI, conversely, divided them into three breeds: smooth (Petit Brabancon), rough reds (Brussels Griffon) and roughs of other colors (Belgian Griffon). Therefore, in Europe they are shown separately with no interbreeding between the varieties. In America, although the same parameters exist, they are combined into one breed with different colors and coat varieties. The history of all three is indistinguishable. Griffons may be very difficult to find. It was the Brussels Griffon that appeared in the movie "As Good as it Gets".
