ABOUT THE BREED:
The Brussels Griffon was named for the city of his origin, Brussels, Belgium. The Brussels
Griffon is a sturdily built, happy dog. Brussels Griffons are members of the toy group of dogs,
due to their small size.
During the early 1800's, most stables kept small terrier-like dogs as ratters. They often rode
on the bench with the carriage men on their trips and quickly found favor with the French elite.
In the mid 1800's a black Pug was bred to this native Belgin wire haired ratter. The crossing
with this breed resulted in smooth coated Griffons called 'Petite Brabancon'.
The black and tan King Charles Spaniel, and the Ruby variety of the English Toy Spaniel also
contributed to the breed. The crossings of these two breeds resulted in the black and tans, and
rich ruby coat colorations.
A Brussells Griffon should exhibit a large domed head with a short face and large round eyes.
The jaw is strong and broad, with an upswept underjaw and a very short, up-tilted nose placed
high between two very dark lustrous eyes. The final product is a wonderful "pout" which gives
the Brussels Griffon that almost human expression.
Griffons are very intelligent, loving, people-oriented dogs. BG's are not recommended for
people who are never home or do not want a doy who wants to be with them all the time.
Their average weight ranges from 6 - 14 lbs. Griffons are relatively healthy as adults, when
compared to other breeds, although no breed is completely free of health problems. Luxating
patellas, some eye problems, and occasional hip dysplasia have been seen in the breed.
Griffon is a sturdily built, happy dog. Brussels Griffons are members of the toy group of dogs,
due to their small size.
During the early 1800's, most stables kept small terrier-like dogs as ratters. They often rode
on the bench with the carriage men on their trips and quickly found favor with the French elite.
In the mid 1800's a black Pug was bred to this native Belgin wire haired ratter. The crossing
with this breed resulted in smooth coated Griffons called 'Petite Brabancon'.
The black and tan King Charles Spaniel, and the Ruby variety of the English Toy Spaniel also
contributed to the breed. The crossings of these two breeds resulted in the black and tans, and
rich ruby coat colorations.
A Brussells Griffon should exhibit a large domed head with a short face and large round eyes.
The jaw is strong and broad, with an upswept underjaw and a very short, up-tilted nose placed
high between two very dark lustrous eyes. The final product is a wonderful "pout" which gives
the Brussels Griffon that almost human expression.
Griffons are very intelligent, loving, people-oriented dogs. BG's are not recommended for
people who are never home or do not want a doy who wants to be with them all the time.
Their average weight ranges from 6 - 14 lbs. Griffons are relatively healthy as adults, when
compared to other breeds, although no breed is completely free of health problems. Luxating
patellas, some eye problems, and occasional hip dysplasia have been seen in the breed.