Griffon Bruxellois

The history of the breed Brussels Griffon

In total, today there are three types of griffons: these are Brabant, Brussels, and Belgian. They are similar to each other, but still have some differences. For example, the hero of this article was the result of mating between an affinpincher and a cavalier king charles spaniel. Evidence of its existence can be traced in the works of great artists since the 15th century. In the paintings they were depicted along with the kings, their children.

One of the versions of the history of the breed Brussels Griffon indicates that the baby was widely used to help ordinary people involved in agriculture. In Belgium, agriculture flourished. A rich grain harvest was often threatened with destruction by rodents. To combat them, a small, agile dog was bred.

In the 19th century, the dog was noticed by the upper classes, appreciated and set about breeding. They attracted close attention to the pet with their appearances with him at various events.

The first show of the breed took place in the 1880th year.

During World War II, the dog was in danger of extinction. Some individuals lived mainly in England and the USA. Of course, the breed managed to be reanimated, however, to this day it has been a great success to meet its purebred representative.

Description of the Brussels Griffon

It is best to start the description of the Brussels Griffon from the torso. It has square proportions, i.e. the length is equal to the height at the withers. The back smoothly passes into the lower back. She is straight, strong. The tail is high. Its tip bends slightly towards the back, but in no case touches it. The neck is athletic. The chest is wide, like that of a senior hussar.

The limbs have developed muscles. The forelimbs are parallel to each other, the elbows fall below the withers. The rear ones have very strong hips, which give a strong impetus to the walking of the pet. He carries himself, by the way, very majestically, proudly.

The head may seem a little bulky. She's round. The frontal portion abruptly passes into the bridge of the nose. The eyes and nose are approximately on the same level.

The ears are small, triangular, slightly sagging. It is allowed to stop them. They are wide and high.

The eyes are round, large, they seem convex, but in reality this is not so. They are framed by long, black eyelashes. The eyelid tightly adheres to the eye, thereby completely hiding the protein.

The nose is wide with well-defined nostrils.

The lower jaw is slightly extended forward, creating a snack. The lower lip covers the upper one, completely hiding the tongue and teeth from view.

Coat should be thick. And the thicker, the harder the better. He's short. On the head, the hair forms a beard, eyebrows, whiskers. Three color options are allowed:

Completely black;

Red;

Brown.

The character of the Brussels Griffon

These four-legged are amazingly cute, charming, friendly. They really love their master. By the way, they immediately distinguish it from the rest of the family. Its other members are treated calmly. Living together with young children is not a good idea. Kids can often flirt, accidentally hurt pets. Griffons will definitely not tolerate such pranks.

The character of the Brussels Griffon is perfect for the energetic owner. You definitely won't get bored with it. He is very active, playful.

The content of the Brussels Griffon

For a comfortable stay and well-being of a pet, even a small apartment in the city is suitable. By the way, even in the toilet it can be taught to go to the tray or to the diaper.

Walk with the four-legged need a lot. They are very active and, if you do not want to face your gnawed things, wounded wallpapers, it is better to redirect his energy to the street and games.

You will have to pay attention to wool. Often you should not bathe, but comb it out preferably daily, especially the area of ​​the beard. It is there that the hairs often become tangled, pieces of food get stuck in them, which often provokes the appearance of various kinds of infections. Also, follow the proper hygiene of the ears, nose, eyes, wrinkles on the face, which are no less susceptible to this disease.

The coat is stiff and it is recommended to trim and pluck it periodically.

How to feed the Brussels Griffon?

If you haven’t decided what is the best way to feed the Brussels Griffon, ask your breeder or veterinarian for advice.

By choosing a natural type of feeding, you will need to spend more time cooking. The diet should consist of fresh fish and meat, vegetables and fruits, cereals, oils, eggs, sour milk.

Dry feed must be at least premium. In such a product, the optimal balance of food elements and vitamins will be selected. This will save you a lot of time, but it will affect your budget.

Brussels Griffon Training

In general, owners note that training this caudate is not too difficult. It is important to start at an early age and immediately show who is the boss in the house. Successful training of the Brussels Griffon may face the problem of its dominance, stubbornness, waywardness.