Brussels Griffon

Brussels Griffons are known to be playful, intelligent and energetic. They are usually quite smart and can participate in a variety of dog sports even though the are a small breed. These activities provide physical and mental stimulation and strengthen the dog's bond with its family.

Children are fond of the Brussels Griffon with their small size, which combined with their sensitive nature suggests that, as with all dogs, extremely close supervision is needed to prevent accidental injury to the dog and its subsequently developing any fear-based defensive aggression.

Brussels Griffon History:

The Brussels Griffon was developed in Belgium during the early nineteenth century. It was customary, in the 1800's, for coachmen to keep small terrier dogs in the stables for the purpose of catching rats. Having descended from the German Affenpinscher and the Belgian street dog, the Brussels Griffon served just this purpose.

However, while the Brussels Griffon may have started out ratting in the stables, they eventually caught the eye of society’s elite and the breed became a fashionable house dog. Contrary to their populairty at one point they were close to extinction. Diligent efforts of dedicated breeders in England led to the ongoing survival of the Brussels Griffon.