ADDITIONAL BRUSSELS GRIFFON PICTURES
Family: Terrier
Breed Group: AKC Toy
Origin: Belgium
Date of Origin: 19th Century
Originally used for: Ratter in stables
Used today: Companion, Show dog
Other Name(s): Griffon Bruxellois, Griffon Belgian Belge, Griffon
History of the Breed: Named after its country of origin Brussels, Belgium. During the 19th century coachmen kept these small terriers
with them to eliminate rats and vermin in stables. The breed was created by crossing the Affenpinscher with
other toy dogs including the Pug, Spaniels and Terriers. In Europe, this breed is classified into three types, the smooth coated called the
Petit Brabancon, the red colored rough coated variety is called the Brussels Griffon, and the black or black and tan variety is called
the Belgian Griffon. In the United States the three types are treated as a single breed.
General Appearance: A toy compact breed with almost human expression. The head is broad and round with a well-domed forehead.
The ears are very straight and cropped to a point. The muzzle has a distinct upward turn with a full beard and mustache. The very large
round eyes are black. The body is square in build with a deep chest. The tail is docked by one-third and held erect. The dog is covered in
either a medium length dense wiry coat or a short, straight coat.
Height & Weight:
Height 7-8 Inches
Weight 8-10 Pounds
Coat:
Two coat types:
The rough coat - a double coat. The undercoat is soft and short and the outercoat is wiry, dense and hard and medium in length.
The smooth coat - straight, tight and glossy. Short in length
Color: Red, a mixture of red-brown & black, black & tan, and solid black
Grooming needs:
Smooth coat: Low
Wire coat: High
Temperament of Breed: Very affectionate and become very attached to their masters.
Friendly with children: Yes, better with older children
Friendly with other dogs: Yes
Suitability as a watchdog: Excellent
Exercise Level: Low
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Patellar luxation, cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy, kidney disease
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 12-14 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 63
First Registered by the AKC: 1910
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
The American Brussels Griffon Association (ABGA)
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