Brussels Griffon: amazing dogs, in which it is impossible not to fall in love

Brussels Griffon (or Griffon), still referred to as puppy-Griffin, refers to a small, “room” (decorative) dog. Unfortunately, the breed is not particularly common, and nurseries engaged in its cultivation, very little. I hope this article will help increase the popularity of dog that it is impossible not to fall in love.

Origin Story

To Start with ancient mythology. In some myths they say about the Scythian gold, secure... the griffons. Images of the animal through all the art of Rome and Ancient Greece. So the first mention of the griffons, as you can see, you can find even in the heyday of the enough ancient civilization. However, then they were described as animals with the bodies of lions and heads of birds.

This origin story is also similar to the myth. But it is so beautiful that to abandon it does not want.

I Must say that the word "Griffon" translates as “hard-coat”. Apparently, it is hence the name of the breed. But back to the story.

The First Brussels griffons portrayed van Eyck (Flemish painter) the painting “the Couple Arnolfini” in 1434 after About 70 years this dog can be seen next to Henry the Third in the picture, written Jacobo Empoli.

The Tiny Brussels Griffon was at that time a symbol of elegance aristocratic (rich ladies thought him chic addition to your toilet). These dogs often traveled in carriages with their mistresses.

It is believed that the ancestors of the griffins who is beautiful and courageous Piper was affenpincher and the usual Belgian yard dogs. These animals were curious, alive, alert and unpretentious. However, then breed the Brussels Griffon was just starting to emerge. Dogs were much larger than those we are accustomed to seeing today.

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By the nineteenth century, “bearded dogs” “won” the coach yard the Belgian monarchs. Breed the Brussels Griffon won the heart and Marie Henriette, Queen of Belgium. By the way, she began to promote "bearded", actively supporting the annual exhibition.

The First Brussels Griffon was officially registered in the tribes. book (LOSH) in 1883, But at shows he appeared three years earlier in Brussels. It was a small red-haired dog with a long rough coat. Master Griffin was a police Sergeant. Because the breed up to that time had no clear title, it is recorded as “ police dog".

The origins of the breed actually is based on many assumptions. We will focus on the most plausible.

Of Course, the Foundation of the breed was affenpincher. To shorten the muzzle decided to use a king Charles Spaniel. However, "infusion" of blood occurred in the XIX century Thanks to the appearance of the Griffon was noble, but the ability for the extermination of rodents was missing. Later the Griffon "added" pug, which managed to take root in the Netherlands. The result was two types of wool covers. Participated in the development and breed Yorkshire Terriers, Pekingese. So there was a modern breed, the Brussels Griffon.

Standard

When finally formed, the Brussels Griffon? The breed standard adopted relatively recently — March 25, 2003 (No. 80, FCI). According to him, the Brussels Griffon should be a small, well-balanced, alert, almost square format, elegant in the Constitution and in the motion and at the same time, with good bone. Head compared to body, large, expressive, “human” (a breeder replaced the expression “face” on “face”). The skull is rounded and wide. The forehead is pronounced. Coat harsh, tousled, straight, longer on the cheeks and around the eyes, but especially — at the chin. The nose is wide, black (nostrils open), when viewed from the side is “to go” on one line with the eyes. Black lips should be tight (the top cover lower but without the sagging). Teeth — a complete set (Chow, where the incisors should line up in a clear line, the fangs of the upper canines is parallel to the bottom (against each other)). Eyes are expressive, set well apart, large and round (not bulging!), brown, black at the edges. Proteins are ideally not visible. The eyes are bright, small, oval defects. Ears relatively small and set high in uncropped form hanging forward, semi-erect. The back is straight. The loin is short, hardly protruding, muscular. The chest should be prominent when viewed from the side it seems outstanding. Ribs sprintnet (not flat, not barrel). The belly is tucked up (line groin pronounced). High-ranking docked (optional) the tail is raised upwards. Short, broken, curly tail — a serious drawback. Limbs widely separated, parallel. Feet: round with tight-clenched fingers (not snodename), not turned inward or outward. Claws dark, preferably black. Movement powerful with good drive, parallel. High lift of the front legs and amble — disadvantages. Coat harsh, not curly, requires trimming. Color red (shown), allowed black on his mustache and beard. Weight ranges from 3.5 to 6 kg. Disqualifying defects: whitestains, color is not mentioned in the FCI Standard, non-pigmented nose, the curve of the lower jaw, visible language (if the mouth is closed), a prominent upper jaw, aggressiveness, shyness. The absence of a testis (or both) also is cause for disqualification.img alt="Brussels Griffon puppies" height="267" src="/images/2018-Mar/21/ce49e463881c1d8093bf7700ea2860a9/3.jpg" width="400" />

Character

The Brussels Griffon has inherited many of the qualities of their ancestors. With regard to the nature, here he has incorporated the best traits: loyalty, peace, confidence. The dog will follow the master wherever he should. Griffons — a true companion. They are not suitable to people most of the day not home. Alone for “beaver” just deadly. Griffon is very sensitive in nature. However, he was not timid, not aggressive, not hysterical. Although, I must admit, gets very cranky when he is too spoil.

The Bearded smart and nice to train. And their lightness and “agility” allow you to execute even the most intricate circus tricks (of course, special training).

Socialization, attitude to children

The Pekingese does not gave the Griffon its dislike of children. On the contrary, “beaver” suitable for the whole family, including one where there are kids. The griffons are very fond of playing with children. By the way, in those families where there are child, “beaver” looking for another companion — the dog (and any breed), cat, Guinea pig, etc. Special affection to other animals visible in the frequent absence of the owner.

Socialization "bearded" in childhood and adolescence affects the behavior in the adult (Mature) age. To train a Griffon to communicate with other people and animals is essential. Of course, the dog can fully “closed” on your host, especially if he pays her a lot of time. However, up to you man runs the risk of being bitten. And it's not aggression. Baby Griffon may simply be frightened pulled him someone else's hands. You have to understand: giffoni — dogs are completely dependent on the host. They can be lost in unfamiliar situations, afraid of strangers, etc. It is, therefore, need early socialization. While at home, Brussels Griffon confident at all "one hundred thousand”. He may file when I call or knock on the door and even bark at the visitor. However, “beaver” not one to be quiet for days or nights on end. The griffons are trying to avoid confrontation, preferring peace.

Grooming

The Smooth-coated griffons do not require some special care — enough daily combing wool (choose brushes with natural bristles), cut off the tip of the tail curl and remove growing between the toes the coat. For neatness some breeders prefer to trim the hair around the anus. This haircut Brussels Griffon ends.

Stripping

Need wire-haired dog. This procedure is sometimes called a trimming that is not quite right. For Stripping you need: tweezers, a brush (bristles), slicker brushes (small, small), comb (preferably bilateral, with often teeth with one hand and with the average — with the other), thinning shears. The Griffon should look just trimingham, especially at exhibitions. Some “bears” due to the lack of undercoat can look lysivtsi even a month later after Stripping.

Start with combing (brush first, then — a comb with rare teeth). Pry up on the back some hair and try to pull a few hairs. Easy removal is talking about the Stripping. Guard hairs vidiyalaya from the shoulders, between the shoulder blades, then on the back, on the sides of the tail. Wool is picked out only in the course of growth. Removing long hairs on the sides, watch for uniformity (balance) of the contours.

On — the hind limbs. Remove the thick hairs below the hocks. Now inspect the front legs. Visivite most long hairs on them. Do not overdo it — excessive removal can create the effect of elongated legs, the opposite of the desired effect of cat's-paw.

You can Now proceed to the shoulders and chest. Here just removed the longest hairs. Plucked hairs from the outer surfaces of the shoulders down to the elbows. Front should be straight.

Then steppingout the chest (the anterior surface and to the bottom).

The Belly and genitals cut or machine (No. 10), or scissors.

Inspect the dog standing on the table. If there are isolated hairs, violate a harmonious look, remove them.

Now, on to the head. Start plucking behind the eyes, capturing a small puchochki hair. Gradually move to the lugs and crown. Don't forget to leave long hairs for shaping eyebrows. Visibile behind the ears (back), going down to his chest. Don't stop. Continue to remove the hairs, moving down the sides of the neck towards the jaw. Your task — the formation of a distinct beard and simultaneous "dissolution" of her wool, being on the breast. You need to plucking and back of the beard (it is better to comb or collect) to the throat in such a way to highlight the head byobtain a clear neck line. Remove long hairs from the ear canals. Wool around the edge of the ears better carefully cut that will give them a better view.

Between the eyes (go “forehead-face”) is the site particularly sensitive. Be careful. The hairs at the edges of the eye is removed either with tweezers or secure it with scissors. The hair on the beard bordering ears, sostikuemsa angle clearly a straight line. Cut the hairs between the toes and bottom of feet.

Girón Wash with a mild natural shampoo.

Domestic dogs enough to steppingout completely twice a year, but the exhibition this procedure is performed in stages: first leg of the sides, then back, then — the head.

Where to buy Griffon?

It is better to do in the kennel, breeding farm, at the club. Brussels Griffon (puppies are 15-40 thousand rubles) rarely appears in the markets. And the risk to the patient pooch is a purebred, healthy puppy on the so-called "houses" is pretty big. You can look through the Newspapers and magazines with ads (including — online edition). But it is better to go directly to the nearest kennel club. It is desirable that he belonged to the international dog training system (e.g., FCI). This club will give you contact breeders involved in the breed the Brussels Griffon. Nurseries usually not only guarantee high quality of dogs, but “lead” their puppies throughout their lives, maintaining close contacts with their new masters.

At what age to purchase a Griffon?

This issue is solved with the breeder. On the one hand, it is better to take the dog already potrasenoy and fully vaccinated. But in this case, the puppy will cost more. Yes, nature is particularly susceptible, will experience: “And whether well fed? And definitely do not hurt?”, etc. So, if you see fit (and most importantly — are possible), spend a course of vaccinations themselves. So you will know that the puppy and progestogen on time and vaccinations done on time, and the power he has is the best.

Selecting a puppy

It is no less difficult than the choice of nursery. Brussels Griffon (photo in the article), as already mentioned, the breed is quite rare, so do not expect a large number of litters, preparing for the sale. You may even have to sign up and get in line. Don't forget: a good breeder will not sell a puppy to the first comer, and therefore will look to you as you to him.

When Choosing a puppy, make sure that he is — a formed personality. A well-grown baby is not aggressive or overly shy. If you decide to take a puppy at the age of, say, six months, then socialization will fall on your shoulders.

What to do if you have to buy potrasenoy dog? All puppies — adorable, but the feelings can go. In addition to excellent appearance, the Griffon should have a cheerful disposition, to be sociable, playful. Natural shyness is always different from excessive passivity and unwarranted aggression. Small griffoni should be plump (be careful – a distended abdomen may indicate salescounty), bright eyes (no discharge), wet nose (not running nose) without hernia, without dewclaws, without parasites.

Podroschennye puppies are sold with menachemi cards and a veterinary passport, in which the marks made earlier about vaccinations. Agree with the breeder on a joint visit to the vet on the day of purchase (this is a kind of insurance two sides). If you are planning to continue showing the breed at shows, ask the expert opinion of parents and family — the higher they are, the better your puppy's chances of becoming a winner.