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262 GUIDE T O BREED S

BRUSSELS GRIFFON

A LIVELY, ALERT, WELL-BALANCED DOG WITH A TERRIERLIKE DISPOSITION AKC

Height range This stocky little dog originated in Belgium, where it was Large,
9–11 in (23–28 cm) kept as a stable dog and rode in hansom cabs. With traces dark eyes
Weight range of the Affenpinscher (see p.219) in its ancestry, there is a
7–11 lb (3–5 kg) Smooth,
smooth-haired variety (known as the Petit Brabançon) and red coat
Life span Over 12 years a rough-haired variety with a distinctive beard. In some countries,
Origin Belgium the rough-haired type is also differentiated by color—black-
Semierect, high- coated dogs are known as Belgian
set ears with Griffons, all other colorings
shorter hair
as Brussels Griffon. Totally Smooth-haired
Other colors fearless but very adaptable (Petit Brabançon) Round head with
and affectionate, the breed upturned nose
enjoys a good walk and
Black and tan being pampered. It is not
recommended for households
Wiry, red with very young children.
Rough-haired coat
(Brussels Griffon)

High-set tail curves
over back when active

Distinctive,
bearded chin

Coarse, wiry,
black coat

Compact, square body

Rounded,
catlike feet

Rough-haired
(Belgian Griffon)

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