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- Brussels Griffon: origin
- Brussels Griffon: physical characteristics
- Brussels Griffon: personality
- Brussels Griffon: care
- Brussels Griffon: education
- Brussels Griffon: health
Brussels Griffon, Belgian Griffon and Little Brabançon are companion puppies from Brussels. It can be said that they are three breeds in one, as they only differ by the color and type of fur. In fact, the International Cynological Federation (FCI) considers these dogs as three separate breeds, other organizations such as the American Kennel Club and the English Kennel Club recognize three varieties of the same breed called the Brussels Griffon.
If you are thinking of adopting one of these three dog breeds, in this form of PeritoAnimal we will explain you everything you need to know about the Brussels Griffon.
Source- Europe
- Belgium
- Group IX
- Rustic
- toy
- Small
- Medium
- Great
- Giant
- 15-35
- 35-45
- 45-55
- 55-70
- 70-80
- more than 80
- 1-3
- 3-10
- 10-25
- 25-45
- 45-100
- 8-10
- 10-12
- 12-14
- 15-20
- Low
- Average
- High
- Sociable
- very faithful
- Active
- floors
- Houses
- Cold
- Warm
- Moderate
- Medium
- Smooth
- Hard
Brussels Griffon: origin
The Brussels Griffon, like the Belgian Griffon and the Little de Brabançon are three dog breeds that are descended from the "Smousje", an ancient hard-haired terrier dog that lived in Brussels and was used as an employee to eliminate rats and rats in stables . During the nineteenth century, these Belgian dogs were crossed with Pugs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and gave rise to the modern Griffon of Brussels and the Littles of Brabançon.
The popularity of these three breeds grew suddenly in Belgium and throughout Europe when Queen Maria Enriqueta ventured into the breeding and education of these animals. However, in subsequent years of wars these races were almost extinct. Fortunately for European conophilia, some breeders managed to rescue the breeds despite never regaining their former popularity.
Nowadays, the three companion dogs are used as pets or in dog shows, despite being little known dogs in the world and, they are in danger of disappearing.
Brussels Griffon: physical characteristics
Cross height is not indicated in the FCI standard for any of the three breeds. However, both the Griffon de Bruxelles and the Belgian and the Pequeno de Brabançon usually have a size between 18 and 20 centimeters and the ideal weight is 3.5 to 6 kilos. these dogs are small, robust and with a square body profile. But despite its small size and plenty of fur, it has elegant movements.
The head is striking and characteristic in this breed of dog. In all three cases it is large, wide and round. The muzzle is short, the stop is very sharp and the nose is black. The eyes are large, round and dark, according to the FCI standard they should not be prominent but apparently this is a subjective assessment and a criterion that is not met 100% in these three dog breeds. The ears are small, set high and well apart. Unfortunately, the FCI continues to accept amputated ears, despite this practice being only harmful to the animal.
The tail is set on high and the dog usually has it raised. Unfortunately in this case, the FCI standard does not favor the animal either and accepts that the tail be amputated, even if there is no reason (except for aesthetics) to do so. Luckily, these kinds of "aesthetic" practices are disappearing all over the world and it's not legal in many countries.
The coat is what most distinguishes these three races. The Brussels Griffon has a coarse, large, slightly curly coat with an inner coat of fur. The colors accepted are reddish, but dogs with black spots on the head are also accepted.
Brussels Griffon: personality
These three little dogs are so similar to each other that they also share behavioral traits. In general, they are active, alert and brave dogs, which tend to be very attached to a person, who accompanies them most of the time. Many of these dogs are a little nervous, but not overly nervous.
While Brussels, Belgian and Little Brabançon Griffons can be friendly and playful, they are also shy or aggressive when not properly socialized. These breeds can be more difficult to socialize than other companion dogs, as the personality is strong and daring, they can come into conflict with other dogs and people who try to dominate them (this can happen due to the mistaken idea that punishment should be done the animal to educate him). However, when these dogs are properly socialized from a young age, they can get along with other dogs, animals and strangers.
Since these dogs need a lot of company, they tend to follow only one person and have a strong personality, and can easily develop some behavior problems when they live in a wrong environment, such as destructive behaviors, excessive barking or even suffering from separation anxiety when they pass by. a lot of time alone.
Despite these potential behavior problems, the Brussels Griffon and its "cousins" make excellent pets for adults who have plenty of time to devote to the dog. They are not recommended for first-time tutors because demand a lot of attention. They are also not a good idea for families with children, as these dogs can react poorly to sudden noise and movement.
Brussels Griffon: care
The care of the coat is different for the two Griffons and for the Little of Brabançon. For Griffons, it is necessary to brush the fur two or three times a week and manually remove the dead hair about three times a year.
All three breeds are very active and need a good deal of physical exercise. However, due to their small size, they can perform exercises indoors. Still, it's important to walk the dogs daily and play games. You should take into account that puppies with a flat snout are susceptible to thermal shocks, so when temperatures are too high and the environment too humid, it is not recommended that they do strenuous exercise.
At needs for companionship and attention are too tall for these dogs. The Brussels Griffon, Belgian Griffon and the Little de Brabançon need to spend most of their time with their family and the person they are most attached to. They are not puppies to live in a garden or patio, but they enjoy it when they are outdoors accompanied. They adapt very well to apartment life, but it is better to live in a quiet place and not in the city center.
Brussels Griffon: education
In addition to correct socialization, the dog training is very important for these three dog breeds, since, it is necessary to be able to control these little dogs due to their strong personality. Traditional training based on domination and punishment usually does not work well with these breeds. On the contrary, it tends to generate more conflicts than benefits, on the other hand, positive training styles such as clicker training generate good results with the Brussels Griffon, Belgian Griffon and the Little Brabaçon.
Brussels Griffon: health
In general, they are healthy dog breeds that do not usually have frequent illnesses. However, there are some common diseases among these three races, such as nostril stenosis, exophthalmos (eyeball protrusion), eyeball lesions, cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy, patellar dislocation, and dystikiasis.