Key Information To Be Aware Of In Relation To The Brussels Griffon

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from © Dreamstime.com The Brussels Griffon (also called the "Belgian Griffon") is a toy breed that is often said to resemble a monkey, an elf or an Ewok from Star Wars and features wide set eyes, a flat face, a prominent chin as well as a rough or smooth coat in colors such as red, beige, black and tan or pure black. The breed can be traced back to the early 1800s in Belgium, and they were originally raised for the core intention of hunting small vermin.<

A small number of their more typical qualities are described by many as their tendency to bark at almost anything as well as their high sense of self-importance - which essentially make the Brussels Griffon a popular preference for less active owners with plenty of time to care for and train a sensitive companion dog.

The Brussels Griffon is known to have come from the city of Brussels in Belgium during the early 1800s and was initially bred with the function of catching small vermin but later became popular with coach drivers who used them as a guard dog to deter robbers and attract customers. They were originally created by crossing the Affenpinscher with Belgian street dogs, and later on the Pug was introduced into the breeding program during the late 1800s.

Brussels Griffons are termed as a small-sized breed. The suggested standard size for the Brussels Griffon male and female is 9-11 inches tall from paw to shoulder and a weight of 8-10 pounds.

The Brussels Griffon is famous for their confident, self-important and protective nature. They are typically wary and sometimes even snappy with guests, which makes it very important to socialize them early and often means they are mildly suitable as a guard dog but their protection is limited due to their size.

The Brussels Griffon is also demonstrated to be fairly intelligent - scoring equal 59th in comparison with other dogs based on their capability to be trained obedience commands. They are also well-known to be good with older kids who will treat them gently - which makes them somewhat suitable as a family pet. The Brussels Griffon is usually very well-matched with other dogs or smaller animals and they will often become very good playmates.

The Brussels Griffon don't always need a yard to give them space to roam around in, so they can be very suitable for apartment life if they are given enough exercise. They can be sensitive to the heat so care should be taken to keep them cool.

The Brussels Griffon benefits from pursuits such as running around the house or sometimes taking part in obstacle courses. They have a low to medium level of energy and this necessitates exercise every day in the manner of short walks to keep them happy and healthy.

The Brussels Griffon can make the ideal dog for a less active owner or family that will provide them with patient and upbeat training. They are well-suited to anybody that is ready to commit to a regular amount of grooming and set aside time to give them early socialization, patient housebreaking and gentle obedience training as well as take them on short walks each day and offer a high amount of companionship and devotion. Though they may be a bit unsuitable with smaller children, if you are able to meet their need for gentle care and training then the Brussels Griffon may perhaps be the ideal dog breed for you.


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