| Brussels Griffon |
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Breed Description | |
| Also Called: Griffon Belge, Griffon Bruxellois, Belgian Griffon, Petit Brabancon, Small Brabant Griffon | ||
| Height: The Brussels Griffon is 7-8 inches tall. | ||
| Weight: The Brussels Griffon's weight is 8-10 lbs. | ||
| Colors: The Brussels Griffon is either red, black and tan, or belge (which is a reddish brown and black mixed). | ||
| General Appearance: The Brussels Griffon is a toy dog, intelligent, alert, sturdy, with a thickset, short body, a smart carriage and set-up, attracting attention by an almost human expression. There are two distinct types of coat: rough or smooth. Except for coat, there is no difference between the two. | ||
| Temperament: The Brussels Griffon is intelligent, alert and sensitive. Full of self-importance. | ||
| Care: The Brussels Griffon's smooth coat needs brushing 2-3 times a week. The rough coat needs to be hand stripped by a professional groomer. | ||
| Training: The Brussels Griffon | ||
| Activity: The Brussels Griffon can obtain exercise indoors, but will enjoy daily walks. | ||
| Life Span: The Brussels Griffon lives about 8-10 years. | ||
| Litter Size: The Brussels Griffon averages about 1-3 puppies per litter. | ||
| Country of Origin: The Brussels Griffon originated in Belgium. | ||
| Brief History: The Brussels Griffon is a very old breed, being documented as far back as the 15th century in a painting by Jan Van Eyck, "The Marriage of Giovanni Arnolfini." Developed in Belgium, it is thought that the breed's ancestors were German rat dogs. Initially used as stable "ratters," the Brussels Griffon became popular as guardians of the horse-drawn cabs. It is thought that the original Brussels Griffon was crossed with the Pug, the Affenpinscher and English Miniature Spaniel in the early 19th century to produce the breed as we know it today. | ||
| Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 9), KC (GB), UKC |
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