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Brussels Griffons
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Brussels Griffons
(817) 851-6126
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The History of the Brussels Griffon:
During the early 1800's coachmen kept small terrier type dogs as ratters in the stables, and such dogs of that period in Belgium were Affenpinscher-like, known as Griffon d'Ecurier (wire-coated stable dogs). These dogs came from the German Affenpinscher and the Belgian street dog.
It is reasonably well documented that the Pug and the King Charles and the Ruby Spaniels were crossed with the original Belgian dog. From these crossings, two distinct types of coat emerge, the harsh-coated bewiskered rough. and the smooth coated Brabancon (Named in honor of the Belgian national anthem, La Brabonconne.) Distinctive colors are also attributed to these crosses---the rich red color, the black and tan color, and the solid black color. The spaniel cross is also largely responsible for the facial characteristics and impression, which is so much a part of our present-day Brussels Griffon.
The Brussels Griffon is a member of the Toy Group and was first recognized by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1910. The Brussels Griffon is a hearty, intelligent and active companion.
information adapted from AKC
During the early 1800's coachmen kept small terrier type dogs as ratters in the stables, and such dogs of that period in Belgium were Affenpinscher-like, known as Griffon d'Ecurier (wire-coated stable dogs). These dogs came from the German Affenpinscher and the Belgian street dog.
It is reasonably well documented that the Pug and the King Charles and the Ruby Spaniels were crossed with the original Belgian dog. From these crossings, two distinct types of coat emerge, the harsh-coated bewiskered rough. and the smooth coated Brabancon (Named in honor of the Belgian national anthem, La Brabonconne.) Distinctive colors are also attributed to these crosses---the rich red color, the black and tan color, and the solid black color. The spaniel cross is also largely responsible for the facial characteristics and impression, which is so much a part of our present-day Brussels Griffon.
The Brussels Griffon is a member of the Toy Group and was first recognized by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1910. The Brussels Griffon is a hearty, intelligent and active companion.
information adapted from AKC
A little about us, we are a small Brussels Griffon breeder owning 2 Champion males and 4 females of Champion lineage. I've always owned a dog, started competing with field trial dogs as a kid, I have enjoyed getting to know these little "Monkey Face" dogs. They are so funny and smart as they can be. Brussels Griffons, also known as "Griffs" are in the Toy Group of the American Kennel Club (AKC).
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