Griffon Belge
The Griffons have rough, upstanding, tousled hair that is longer below the eyes, on foreface, cheeks and chin, forming head furnishings.
About the Griffon Belge
These intelligent, well balanced dogs are alert, proud and robust. Virtually square, they have good bone structure, but are nevertheless elegantly built, moving graciously. Their almost human expression catches the eye. Neither timid nor aggressive they are very vigilant and highly attached to their human companion.
All the three breeds (Griffon Bruxellois, Griffon Belge and Petit Brabançon are descended from a small rough-coated dog that went by the name Smousje, which had been found in the Brussels region for centuries. These little dogs were bred to guard carriages and keep stables free from rodents. The two Griffons are rough-coated and can be distinguished by colour, whereas the Petit Brabançon has short hair.
Source: key facts and characteristics sourced from Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
Breed specifics
- Country
- Belgium
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- Small
- Avg life expectancy
- 12–15 years
Loving / Alert / Friendly / Intelligent / Loyal / Quiet / Sensitive
Key facts
Health condition
Brussels Griffons belong to the brachycephalic family that have as physical features a flat face and short nose due to their flat and wide skull shape. These anatomical attributes can cause some health issues like skin, eye and breathing problems as well as a poor ability to tolerate heat. For all brachycephalic breeds, we advise you to choose a dog with physical features that are not over-exaggerated, to buy from a responsible breeder and to seek counsels from your veterinarian.
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