Petit Brabancon. Griffons and Petit Brabancons: reviews of owners and dog breeders

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Both Griffons and Petit Brabancons are decorative dogs. Both of these breeds have the same roots, in fact, they are closely related species. Small obedient creatures with a funny face quickly won the love of many people. We will now tell you more about their individual characteristics, character and standards.

History of the origin of the breed

Already from the name of these two breeds it becomes clear that the Griffon and the Petit Brabancon come from Belgium. To be more precise, they are part of the group of small Belgian dogs. Their ancestors were especially popular in the 17th century with local peasants. They were larger than modern griffons, but had the same wispy-looking reddish rough coat. And smooth-haired individuals over time gave rise to a small Brabancon, better known as petit Brabancon. Reviews of both this and the other representative of this breed can be heard mostly positive. Now experts and cynologists are inclined to believe that in the blood of these dogsa lot of messed up. So, it could not have done without an affen-pinscher, due to which the animals we are considering have such a “monkey” snub-nosed muzzle. You can also see the features of the King Charles Spaniel, Pekingese and even the Yorkshire Terrier in the dog. Such mixing took place during the formation of a new breed in order to consolidate some specific features.

Even at the very beginning of the formation of the five Brabancons as a separate type of dog, they were used to protect utility rooms - stables, sheds, warehouses - from rodent attacks. Dexterity, combined with perseverance and resourcefulness of these dogs, was also used in the case of protecting dwellings. Due to their lively character and cute appearance, small smooth-haired griffons (the second name is petit brabancon) were later kept as decorative pets. As a separate breed, the Brussels Griffon was introduced only in 1880 at a local dog show. And the first sire was Garson Most Waterloo, whose mother was a Yorkshire terrier bitch.

As a result of mixing several breed lines, the modern image of the Petit Brabancon, which we know today, turned out. He owes his short, snub-nosed muzzle to the Pekingese, his wool to pugs, and his short stature to Yorks and Toy Terriers (this breed, as a rule, does not grow above 25 cm at the withers).

The appearance of the smooth-haired small Griffon in Russia

The official breed standard was adopted in 1904. And the first Petit Brabonson was brought to Russia much later - in 1993, it arrived from the USA. This event gavethe beginning for the creation of the first Russian breeding nursery ("Nevsky Hobbit" in St. Petersburg). Later, the breed appeared in the capital, from where it began to spread throughout Russia.

What are they, petit Brabancons? Character and habits

This little dog won the sympathy of millions of people not only for its miniature size, but also for its behavior. Despite the fact that the weight of your pet will not exceed 6 kg, be prepared for manifestations of a truly strong, strong-willed character. With this quality, the griffon is able to surprise many. First of all, the Petit Brabancons are very intelligent - both in the family, and in the company of strangers, and when meeting other dogs. At the same time, arrogance is alien to them, the dog will simply try to maintain a well-deserved authority. They will treat their owners in the most worthy way. The breed in question is characterized by remarkable courage and the ability to become the main topic of conversation. Handsome Petit Brabancons have a very developed facial expressions, and their gaze resembles a human one to many. You can easily guess what your pet is feeling at the moment, just by looking at his posture and facial expression. True dog joy, thoughtful reflections, and sadness will be reflected there.

Standards

There are 2 types of modern Griffons: smooth-haired and wire-haired individuals. The Belgian and Brussels are of the second type, and the Petit Brabancon is the only smooth-haired variety of this breed. In some Europeancountries, each of the listed breeds is considered a separate, independent species, but it is still allowed to cross them with each other. According to the accepted standard, the Petit Brabancon dog should have a square format, that is, its height at the withers is equal to the length of the body. Assessing the physique, it should be noted that it is not without elegance with strong bones. The head of the smooth-haired griffon is large, round, the jaws protrude forward in a peculiar way. A fairly short hairline (about two centimeters) is characterized by a sufficient fit and shine.

Allowed colors: red (while the mask on the muzzle must be black), black, black-red, black and tan. A light coat will in most cases be considered a fault and the dogs will not be allowed to reproduce. But regardless of whether the red or black Petit Brabancon is in front of you, his face will be devoid of mustache and the characteristic "beard" inherent in wire-haired varieties. The pads on the paws should be dark in color and not "loose" (wide apart). Previously, the tail of these dogs was docked two-thirds, leaving a small tip, but modern show requirements allow animals with an undocked tail to participate. Adults reach 16-25 cm at the withers, and their weight should be in the range of 3-6 kilograms.

Petit Brabancon: hair care

The short hair of these cute dogs does not take much time to put it in order. Lesser Brabonson needs to be combed daily with a soft brush andbathe when dirty. In this case, only special zoo shampoos can be used, human shampoos are not suitable for dogs due to the strong difference in the pH level of the skin. Soap will also not work on the pet's integuments in the best way, so we do not consider it as a means for bathing an animal. Since this dog does not have a mustache and beard, trimming is not needed. But the wide-set protruding eyes need to be cleaned from time to time with a special veterinary fluid.

Ear care

Ears with a regularity of 1 time in 7 days, wipe with a 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide. Be careful when doing this, do not try to get deep into the ear, to avoid accidental injury to the eardrum. If you notice that the dog's ear becomes dirty faster than usual, crusts appear on it, a dark coating with a bad smell, show your pet to the veterinarian. These may be the first signs of the disease, and the sooner you notice the symptoms, the sooner you stop its effects.

Claws

Like any other dog, it is recommended that the smooth-coated Griffon trim its overgrown claws from time to time. For these purposes, purchase a special nail cutter at the pet store. Before removing the excess, look at the location of the vessel in the claw against the light so as not to injure the animal. If you nevertheless inadvertently cut it off, attach a swab dipped in any hemostatic solution (hydrogen peroxide, for example) to the wound. In addition, equalize the hair between the pads on the paws with manicurescissors.

Dog needs

Petit Brabancons have a stable psyche, which facilitates their training and increases the pet's learning ability. This breed is not prone to aggression. Small dogs very quickly "join" the family and become attached to people. For them, the owner becomes a god. Animals have a very hard time with any stressful situation, whether it be mistreatment, separation, illness, change of ownership or relocation. It is good that the compact size of such a pet allows, in most cases, to take it with you everywhere. But still, do not forget that this is a dog, not a piece of furniture. Of course, your petit Brabancon can learn to go to the tray like a cat, being in a city apartment, but you should not deprive the animal of a daily promenade and walks in the fresh air. Moreover, dogs of this breed love to communicate with their own kind, and in the company of the owner's friends they will not feel constrained. Along with this, they tend to be wary of the world around them, which sometimes looks touching. They get along well with children and other pets, and their quiet barking will not cause complaints from neighbors. Petit Brabancon is easy to train and does not lose the ability to learn with age. On the contrary, they love to bring joy to their owner!

To the exhibition with the griffon

I must say that Griffons and Petit Brabancons get the best reviews, both as pets and exhibition pride. Surely you will want to show off in public, as soon as your life appearssuch a cute snub-nosed pet. How a Petit Brabancon dog should look like, we have already told. You can get a more complete consultation by contacting a cattery or an expert on the breed. We will list the features that are considered shortcomings or vices in representatives of this species. These include:

• tendency to aggression or, conversely, cowardice;
• light unpigmented nose;
• the tip of the tongue is visible in the dog when the mouth is closed;
• mandibular curvature;
• color different from that proposed in the standard;
• presence of white spots on wool;
• physical and mental abnormalities.

Conclusion

So, why is Petit Brabancon good? Summing up all of the above, it is easy to understand that the small griffon, first of all, is an active, cheerful and intelligent companion dog. She will not give her owners much trouble. It is very convenient to keep such animals in an apartment. They are extremely good-natured and at the same time brave. If for some reason you cannot get a large dog, pay attention to such cute creatures as griffons and petit brabancons. Reviews about these pets are extremely positive! And if there are children in the family, there will be no limit to their delight at the sight of a funny animal, which, despite its small size, holds itself with great self-esteem.