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Brussels Griffon Information


Brussels Griffon

The Brussels Griffon comes from the Affenpinscher and some sort of Belgian street dog.

In Belgium there was a strong conformity to a distinct type in the peasants' dogs. These dogs were nearly as large as Fox Terriers, but heavily built. They were covered with shaggy, mud colored coats. The dogs were very intelligent and popular, and called Griffons D'Ecurlie. They earned their keep by killing rodents.

At a later date, the Pug was crossed with the Griffon. This breeding was responsible for the two type of coat that still appear in Brussels Griffon litters.

The Brussels Griffon is very intelligent and sensitive. It's not uncommon for them to be shy with strangers, especially in their youth. They tend to be fairly obedient most of the time, but many can be a chore to housebreak. Crate training is best.

These are small dogs, usually only 8-10 pounds. Their coats can be either rough or smooth. The rough coat is wiry and dense and the smooth coat is straight and glossy. Coloring can be red, beige, black and tan or solid black.

The Brussels Griffon has a large head and short nose. Due to this combined with their small size, many have to have cesarean sections to give birth. Litters are usually small, producing 2-4 puppies and the mortality rate of the puppies is generally high due to birth defects like cleft palates, open fontanels, etc. Puppies are very small at birth, averaging only 4 ounces in weight. Due to this, they require a great deal of special care and attention for the first few weeks of life. Breeding a Brussels Griffon should never be done by a novice.

If handled roughly, they can become fear biters. Many Brussels Griffons do not like children and have a tendency toward being easily overwhelmed by them.

Buying from a reputable breeder will help assure that your puppy isn't affected with common health issues in the breed. Be sure the breeder checks for eye problems, luxating patella, seizures and heart murmurs.

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