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(Griffon Belge, Griffon Bruxellois, Brussels Griffon, Petit Brabancon, Belgian Griffon) There are three varieties of Griffon. The Belgian Griffon has a coat that is long and wiry with tufts of fringe around its face. The coat of the Brussels Griffon is longer than that of the Belgian Griffon. The Petit Brabancon (the third variety of Griffon) has a smooth, short coat that is softer to the touch. The Griffon is a sturdily built toy dog breed with a squarely proportioned body. Their large head is domed and features an undershot jaw. The ears of the Griffon are usually cropped and their high-set tail is usually docked. Their noses are very short and their eyes are large and glossy. The Griffon’s coat exists in a number of colors including red, red-brown and black, black and tan, or solid black.
The Griffon is an intelligent, lively toy dog with a personality much like that of a terrier. They make excellent companion dogs because of their charming demeanors, cheerful disposition, and ability to learn tricks quickly. The Griffon has a lot of personality and loves to be showered with affection and attention. Sometimes high strung and moody, the Griffon can be demanding and somewhat spoiled. They can be picky eaters and may be difficult to housebreak. They are also barkers. Griffons can be good watchdogs and they cooperate well with older children.
The Griffon can be difficult to breed. Some Griffons are susceptible to slipped stifle, eye problems, and respiratory problems. The Griffon typically lives for 12 to 15 years. They average 2 puppies per litter.
The first Griffon was shown at the Brussels Exhibition in 1880. Similar breeds to the Griffon were displayed in the artwork of Van Eyck, the Flemish painter. The Griffon was initially kept by cab drivers in the 17th century to rid their stables of pests. Because of the Griffon’s lovable personality, the breed became utilized more and more heavily as a companion dog rather than a working dog. The smooth-coated variety of Griffon is likely a descendant of the pug. Other breeds that contributed to the Griffon include the Yorkshire Terrier, Irish Terrier, and English Toy Spaniel. The only breed of Griffon that is recognized by the AKC is the Brussels Griffon.
The coat of the Brussels and Belgian Griffon requires much more grooming and maintenance than that of the smooth-coated Griffon. Griffons shed little to no hair.
Rough coated Griffons shed little to no hair. Smooth coated Griffons shed more seasonly.
The Griffon is very active indoors and is capable of exercising on his own. They are happy in a small household or apartment and are content to live without a yard.
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Mine are in a crate in the daytime while I am at work, but forget about it at night. Mine sleep with me and, other than Petra snoring, there has never been an accident or problem.
I just leave my Grifs' ears alone. The older one's ears started to stand up on their own when she turned seven. I keep the hair clipped on the other one so his are 3/4 up.
I have two Grifs and thank goodness I am a groomer. The Petitie Brabicon (short hair) sheds like crazy and the Brussels Griffon needs his hair stripped on a regular basis. He does not shed and the undercoat will mat up unless stripped. I do not want to cut his coat because it will change the texture and I love his wiry coat.
I think that you should start with one, and maybe next year if the pup is still acting lonely, get him/her a play buddy. My Silky Terrier (2 years/female) and Griffonshire (Griffon crossed with yorkie/rescued from the park/1.5 years/female) play really well together!
He was a breeder surrender with a hair lip and cleft palate and a deformed front leg. He is my BFF now!!!
Age :
6 Years old
Name:
Mia
Color:
Tan & Black
Description:
Best dog I ever owned. I love this breed!
Age :
6 Years old
Name:
Mia
Color:
Tan & Black
Description:
Best dog I ever owned. I love this breed!
Age :
6 Years old
Name:
Mia
Color:
Tan & Black
Description:
Best dog I ever owned. I love this breed!
Age :
6 Years old
Name:
Mia
Color:
Tan & Black
Description:
Best dog I ever owned. I love this breed!
Age :
6 Years
Name:
Mia
Color:
Tan & Black
Description:
Sweet loving little girl!
Age :
2
Name:
Mr Bailey
Color:
Tan/Rust
Description:
Another Pic of Bailey from the side.... my little boy!
Age :
2
Name:
Mr Bailey
Color:
Tan/Rust
Description:
My child Bailey is absolutely the most lovable, affectionate, protective, character a person could ever choose in a companion. And he IS the most beautiful Griff I have seen yet. They have their own personalities and are very independent, at times, but when daddy's home, he never leaves my side! I could not have made a better choice for myself. He makes coming enjoyable!
Age :
7 months
Name:
Nugget
Color:
Belge
Description:
Brussells griffon puppy female owned by
Age :
2
Name:
Rhett Butler
Color:
Tan
Description:
Rhett is my baby I did not like all the hair he had when I got him so I keep him cut pretty short. In the winter I let his hair grow 2 or 3 inches longer but he usually has clothes on in the winter.
Age :
2.5
Name:
Wendel
Color:
Beige
Description:
Male Brussells.
Age :
4-5 years old
Name:
Seymour
Color:
reddish brown fawn
Description:
I found him a little over a year ago, off highway 187 in between Clinton and Arapaho, Oklahoma. Poor little guy was starved almost to death. Luckily my sister in law picked him up and took him to there grooming shop dewormed and bathed him. First person she called was me and asked if I would like to take him home. And of course I can't say no to a poor dog in need of a loving home. We took him to the vet he weighed 5-6 pounds very skinny and nothing but skin and bones. It breaks my heart that who would want to do this to this sweet loving dog that thrives for attention. After a couple of months, took him back to the vet for his check up and he weighs now 13 - 15 pounds. Seymour is my first love for brussels griffons and now I want more! Very happy dog loves to play this brother and sister. My two other dogs named Zeus, he has five different breeds and his mother Since has 3 different breeds. He has many girlfriends at the dog grooming shop where my mother in law owns. Great around my nieces and nephews! They love him. I love his personality very loving, wants to cuddle at night, and his perky attitude.
Age :
8mths
Name:
Max
Color:
fawn
Description:
so fluffy!
Age :
8 mths
Name:
Max
Color:
fawn
Description:
"Harry Maxwell Hoover" Harry because he's super fluffy (usually) and Hoover because he eats any and everything on the kitchen floor!
This is a photo after his first haircut.
Age :
17 Months
Name:
Murphy
Color:
Tan
Description:
An active Broodle-Griffon puppy agile and fast, loves to be chased in the off leash parks in Minnesota.Likes to be the center of attention plays well with Children and all types of dogs. A loving comfort to the family with the characteristics of a toddler.
Age :
4 months
Name:
Oakley
Color:
Red
Description:
Don't I look innocent????
Age :
4.5 months
Name:
Buster
Color:
red
Description:
the cutest,sweetest, lovable puppy
Age :
6
Name:
Nero
Color:
Black and Tan
Description:
Here is our little friend, Nero. He is cheerful, always ready for a walk, a little thief, a great companion!
Age :
6 weeks
Name:
Daisy
Color:
blg
Description:
very sweet
Age :
4 months
Name:
Brutus
Color:
Light Belge
Description:
Brutus can fly!
Age :
5 months
Name:
Henry
Color:
Black
Description:
My cute BG puppy
Age :
5 months
Name:
Henry
Color:
Black
Description:
My cute BG puppy
Age :
2
Name:
Jen's Scrappy lil Instigator
Color:
Black & Tan
Description:
Scrappy's first winter
Age :
1 yr.
Name:
Oliver Boy
Color:
tan
Description:
Playful pet
Age :
2 yrs.
Name:
oliver
Color:
belge
Description:
Wonderful companion dog
Age :
2 1/2
Name:
Giovanni
Color:
red and black
Description:
Short haired, and my little angel : ]
Age :
2
Name:
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