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Mowacre Kennels

GRIFFON BRUXELLOIS

Lively
Obedient
Playful
Quick
Affectionate

There is considerable confusion over the nomenclature of this dog,which is shown as one breed in North America and the UK,but which is separated into three types in Europe. The Brussels Griffon can be distingusihed from the Belgian Griffon by its red colouration,although both have long coats. have long coats. In contrast, the Petit Brabancon has a short coat. In New Zealand the griffon are in one class as you can get all three types from the one litter.

.History

The Griffon Bruxellois is also known as the Brussels Griffon. Originally the Griffon Bruxellois was developed in Belgium in the 1800s from a native street dog called Stable Griffon.
It is thought that the Affenpinscher may have been involved in the ancestry of this dog. Other breeds, such as the pug, may also have played a part in its development. Griffons were first used for hunting vermin .