2025 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2025-01-22 17:55
Belgian griffins are a decorative, specially bred dog breed. Her ancestors were good rat-catchers. The described breed, together with the Brussels Griffon and the Petit Brabancon, is in the top three small Belgian dogs. All of them differ only in color and type of wool, but each has its own breed standard.
Currently, the Belgian griffins have long lost their skills, but they have retained their inherent courage and very active behavior in life. These kids will not be afraid of the enemy, no matter what size he is. Such crumbs are ready to protect the owner to the last drop of blood, although in general these dogs are friendly, peaceful and perfectly find a common language with all the inhabitants of the house.
An interesting feature of these babies is somewhat excessive shyness, which manifests itself at the sight of strangers.
Breed "Belgian griffin": the history of appearance
Most likely, it came fromcrossbreeding the Brussels Griffon with the Toy Terrier, Miniature Spaniel and Pug. Puppies of the described breed first appeared at the exhibition in 1889. This type of griffon should owe its development and popularity to the Queen of Belgium. It was she who first fell in love with these little dogs. Such patronage allowed them to quickly become very popular in the country and be considered a national breed.
History also mentions that the Serbian Queen Draga used this breed to test her food. To prevent poisoning, she let the dog taste the food before eating it herself. One day, her pet died after eating, confirming her suspicions.
In the early 20th century, changes were made to the Griffon breed standard, as well as differences between all three similar dogs. Then the Belgian griffins acquired their present form. At the same time, the mass export of these dogs from Belgium to the USA and European countries began. This greatly contributed to the popularity and spread of the Belgian Griffin breed. A photo with their image was a good souvenir at that time. Before World War I, Griffons of all kinds became one of the most popular dogs in Belgium.
After the war, the babies of this breed practically disappeared. And development began almost anew. But the Second World War again caused huge damage to this species. They are currently common in the UK and USA, and are now quite rare in Belgium.
External signs
Belgian griffins areminiature, harmoniously built, strong dogs. Their features are a snub-nosed muzzle and round eyes. They have a rather dense physique, a wide chest, paws of medium length and straight, a bit similar to a cat's. The tail is quite high. The head is shaped like an apple, it is very wide with a pronounced fracture in the middle and a domed skull. In all Belgian dogs, the lower canines protrude more forward than the upper ones. The movements are very powerful, with strong thrusts from the hind legs.
The growth of these babies is not regulated, but the restrictions on their weight are very precise. It should not exceed six kilograms, but cannot be less than three and a half. Usually their height is no more than 25 cm.
Belgian Griffins are excellent companion dogs. They are agile and mobile. Easy to learn different tricks.
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