Brussels Griffon
Small dog breeds
Origin: | Belgium |
Size Type: | Small dog breeds |
Height: | 8 inches (20 cm) |
Weight: | 3.5-4.5 kg |
Form of ear: | Lop-eared |
Form of a tail: | Caudal pole |
Life span: | 12-15 years |
Japanese Site: | Brussels Griffon |
Overview
In Belgium, the Brussels Griffon, which was known as a small dog energetic from 15 century. It is believed in some Ruby Spaniel Miniature Pinscher, Yorkshire Terrier, Pug, and Black and Tan Terrier, has contributed to the development of this dog. However, ancestors of this dog, little is known. Because originally, on a farm and stables, and was active as a working dog to catch a mouse, it was called "Gryphon stables". Today, it has served as guard dogs also, as a companion dog. Certified in Belgium Kennel Club in 1883, in the mid-1880s, it has been imported into the United Kingdom and the United States.
Characteristics
Able-bodied body toned small. Deep wide chest, short back, with a building frame after well-developed. Straight, hind legs are well-developed forelimbs. Neck is arched somewhat strong, before face part very short. Big eye there is a border of the same color in the black, sharp and agile look. Lower jaw protruding represents the nature of the strong independent spirit. Position of the base has a high ear, pristine, or cross-sectional ear. The tail is short dock. Court Two types of rough and smooth. Smooth hard straight hair. Rough hard and long, and is similar to Afen Pinscher with wire-like.
Temperament
Dogs smooth coat does not require the most grooming. Brushing enough twice a week. It is necessary to hand-stripping, dog Rafukoto is necessary technical expertise of Guruma The procedure. It is also possible to clipping, but be careful because it could lead to damaging the texture coarse dog.
Color
Brown or reddish, brown and reddish black. Some of the black dog.
How to Care & How to Train
This dog likes without having to be managed in person, to exercise freely, not wishing to be allowed to live in a small place. Environment that can run freely but is ideal, If it is not a safe place surrounded by a fence, it should not be free in any way.
Exercise
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Disease to be careful
Dislocation of the shoulder, arthritis, skin diseases, eye disease
Disease that can be seen occasionally
Patella dislocation, double eyelashes
Inspection want to
None