Griffon Bruxellois

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History/Origin
The development of the Griffon Bruxellois was recorded back in 1800 in carriage houses in Belgium. Although the short-nosed, rough-coated dog breeds were usually seen in palaces, the Griffon Bruxellois were found in simple and humble places. Coachmen in Belgium used to have small terriers in the stables to chase rats. These terriers were known as Griffons d’Ecurie. They were thought to be very friendly and similar with Affenpinscher dogs. In the 1800s, the Griffons were bred with King Charles Spaniel and Pug, which brought the Petits Brabançon in the scene. The Griffon Bruxellois became popular when Queen Marie Henriette, a dog lover, saw the dog breed in Belgium dog shows and kept them in her kennels. However, when both world wars affected Belgium, this dog breed almost did not survive because of the poor condition of the country. Today, although there are still people who do not recognize this breed, Griffon Bruxellois is kept as toy dogs.

Description
The Griffon Bruxellois usually weigh 6-12 pounds. It is a cute little canine with their 7-8 inches height. It has an undershot jaw, domed head, and it is known for its big eyes and short nose. Some people mistaken the Griffon Bruxellois as a small Boxer because of its expressions and looks. This dog type have two classes: the smooth-coated, which is glossy, straight, and short coats, and the rough-coated, that have the dense and harsh wiry coats. Most Griffons have red hair but there are some who have solid black, tan and black, black and red-brown coat. Its ears are cropped and its little tail is docked, which make them even cuter.

Temperament
People will surely love this dog breed because it is very affectionate and friendly. Although they often have mood swings, if its master is around, it turns to be lovely and willful because it likes to be spoiled. There are times that it is very picky with food, but sometimes it eats almost everything making itself huge and fat. Trainers find Griffon Bruxellois to be very smart because it can get along with other canine and animals, and it can also learn tricks. The Griffon Bruxellois likes barking, too that's why it is also a perfect watchdog. The Griffon Bruxellois is often called "monkey face" because of its expressions similar to humans.