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The Brussels Griffon (also called the "Belgian Griffon") is a toy breed that is often said to resemble a monkey, an elf or an Ewok from Star Wars and features wide set eyes, a flat face, a prominent chin as well as a rough or smooth coat in colors such as red, beige, black and tan or pure black. The breed came into existence during the early 1800s in Belgium, and was initially bred for the key intention of hunting small vermin.< A few of their more recognizable qualities comprise of their tendency to bark at almost anything as well as their high sense of self-importance - which assist in making the Brussels Griffon a familiar selection for less active owners with plenty of time to care for and train a sensitive companion dog. The Brussels Griffon is known to have first appeared in the city of Brussels in Belgium during the early 1800s and was initially bred for the goal of catching small vermin but later became popular with coach drivers who used them as a guard dog to deter robbers and attract customers. They were originally created by cross-breeding the Affenpinscher with Belgian street dogs, and later on the Pug was introduced into the breeding program during the late 1800s. Brussels Griffons are classed as a small-sized breed of dog. The recommended standard size for the Brussels Griffon male and female is 9-11 inches tall from paw to shoulder and a weight of 8-10 pounds. The Brussels Griffon is renowned for their confident, self-important and protective personality. They are characteristically wary and sometimes even snappy with unfamiliar people, which makes it very important to socialize them early and can mean they are mildly suitable as a guard dog but their protection is limited due to their size. The Brussels Griffon is also demonstrated to be fairly intelligent - placing equal 59th compared to other dogs when considering their capability to be trained obedience commands. They are additionally recognized to be good with older children who will treat them gently - meaning they are somewhat suitable as a family pet. The Brussels Griffon is usually very well-suited with other dogs or smaller animals and they will often become very good playmates. The Brussels Griffon don't always need a yard to give them room to run, so they are very suitable for apartment life so long as they are given enough exercise. They can be sensitive to the heat so care should be taken to keep them cool. The Brussels Griffon takes pleasure in pursuits including running around the house or sometimes taking part in obstacle courses. They have a low to medium degree of energy and need exercise each day in the shape of short walks to keep them happy and healthy. The Brussels Griffon could make the ideal breed of dog for a less active owner or family that will provide them with patient and upbeat training. They are well-matched to anybody that is willing to carry out a regular amount of grooming and allow time to give them early socialization, patient housebreaking and gentle obedience training as well as take them for short walks each day and give a high quantity of company and devotion. Though they can be a little out of place with smaller children, if you are able to meet their need for gentle care and training then the Brussels Griffon could make the best dog for you.
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