The Brussels Griffon

The Brussels Griffon, also commonly known as the Griffon Bruxellois, is a breed of toy dog that was named after its city of origin Brussels, Belgium. The breed descends from an ancient dog type names the 'Smousje.' The 'Smousje' was a small, rough coated terrier-like dog that was kept in stables to catch and kill rodents. In the 19th the Brussels Griffon was bred with other toy dog breeds that were imported from around the world. The modern Brussels Griffon's appearance is mainly due to it being crossbred with the Pug and King Charles Spaniel. The Brussels Griffon nearly went extinct during the first and second World Wars. But thanks to a small dedicated group of breeders (mainly located in the United Kingdom), the Brussels Griffon managed to survive. As a whole, the Brussels Griffon is known to be highly affectionate and loyal towards their owner. However the breed is somewhat dismissive of strangers, children and other pets as they would rather spend their time in the company of their owner. The breed is known to be highly sensitive and emotional and it is therefore every important to socialize your Brussels Griffon at a young age. Before purchasing any pet it is important to understand that as a pet owner you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of your pet. It is important to try and learn as much as you can about the animal you are considering to keep as a pet to make sure that your lifestyle, household and financial status are suited to provide your pet with the best possible care. This guide has been designed to provide you with both precise and concise information about a Brussels Griffon's basic needs to help you provide your pet with the best quality care practices. This guide will give an in-depth explanation on training your Brussels Griffon, raising your Brussels Griffon from a puppy, grooming, health care and everything in between! "The Brussels Griffon: A Complete and Comprehensive Owners Guide to: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding and Caring for Your Brussels Griffon," by Michael Stonewood is the perfect purchase or gift for a first time Brussels Griffon owner. This guide includes sections on caring for a puppy, breeding, health care, training, the basic cost of owning a Brussels Griffon and much more. This book is the second edition - the first edition was published by 'Dog Care Professionals.'