This dog has a mustache and looks like Zhong Kui style. In the fifteenth century, it was a local dog in Belgium, and by 1880, it was mated with the halberd to produce a similar muzzle, a rock-footed dog, and also with the blood of the German monkey face dog. Became the dog of the Belgian royal family. North America and the United Kingdom all have only one dog breed, but in continental Europe it is divided into three breeds. The difference between the long-haired breeds is that Brussels Griffin has Red fur, while the Belgian Griffon does not; the third is the short-haired petit. Barbazaar.

History

It   originated in the 19th century. Country of origin Belgium.

It is believed that the monkey terrier may be its ancestor, and others such as pugs also played an important role in the breeding. In North America, the ears are generally cut off by a corner, and the tail is truncated. This dog has a moustache and looks like Zhong Kui. In the fifteenth century, it was a local dog in Belgium, and by 1880, it was mated with the halberd to produce a similar muzzle, a rock-footed dog, and also with the blood of the German monkey face dog. Became the dog of the Belgian royal family. By the 19th century, it was fashionable to have a carriage with the dog sitting beside the rider. At night in the stables against mice, also known as the winged lion of the stables. It gives the impression of wisdom and intelligence, from noble people to ordinary people love this dog. Praise this dog for having a different charisma than other good-looking toy dogs. This Belgian dog is a representative toy dog. Since 1883, the Belgian Kennel Club has established a first-class association and recorded the dog. The breed standard was established in 1905. This dog is divided into red long-haired dogs and black-haired dogs. The number of this kind of dog in mainland China is small, but this kind of dog has a peaceful appearance, and often shows a cheerful appearance, which is very promising.

Brussels Griffon is very intelligent and sensitive. When there are strangers, young Brussels Griffons will display a strong sense of self, like a teenage child, which is not often seen in younger dogs. Although generally docile, this dog can sometimes be difficult to discipline and should be trained from an early age. The Brussels Griffon is stubborn when restrained, though it is oddly easy to tame otherwise.

Like other small dogs Like puppies, small Griffins must be well cared for. Mature Griffons are robust, can travel long distances and make excellent companions.

Habits: Smart, alert and agile, full of confidence.

Building: Weight between 8 and 10 pounds, but no more than 12 pounds. But other criteria are much more important than weight, and a puppy that's underweight, as long as it's healthy and well-proportioned, isn't considered defective. Body proportions are square, meaning that the distance from the shoulders to the upper thighs is equal to the height at the withers. The body is round, well-proportioned, and strong-boned.

Head: The head features are very important, it should have a human-like appearance. The skull is large and round, with a hemispherical forehead.

Ears: If natural, they should be semi-erect.

Eyes: The distance between the two eyes is moderate, the eyes are large, the eyeballs are black, protruding outwards, very striking. Eyelashes are black and long, with dark circles. The ears are small and set high on the skull and may have been trimmed or kept in their natural shape.

Nose: Thick at the tip, very dark, very short, well hidden under the eyes. Nostrils are large. A Dudley or butterfly nose is a disqualification.

Mouth: Short.

Chin: The lips are black around the edges, do not sag and close just right, with a perfect mouth shape. The bite must be a mandibular prominence, that is, the lower incisors must protrude slightly forward than the upper incisors. The lower jaw protrudes and wraps upwards. When the mouth is closed, the teeth and tongue should be invisible. Missing or uneven teeth are serious defects. Hanging tongue is a disqualification.

Limbs: Moderately long, powerful and muscular.

Paws: The feet are domed, small and tightly packed, neither playing in nor out. The toes are arched, with black pads and nails preferred.

Tail: The base of the tail is high, and the tail is docked at about 1/3.

Coat: The bristle type has thick, thick coats. The harder the coat, the more bristles the better. Nothing on the dog should feel like wool or silk or hair. But the coat should not be very long, so the coat appears rough. It is completely different from the short-haired coat as a whole. The head is covered with setae, with slightly longer hairs surrounding the eyes, nose, cheeks and chin. After brushing the coat with the hand, it does not appear messy. The length of the coat on the body is just enough to show the texture of the hair. The coat may be groomed prior to competition, but trimming with scissors or clippers is strictly prohibited. The short-haired coat is straight, short, tight, and shiny, with no visible traces of bristles.

Coat Color: 1) Red: Some reddish-brown and black on beard and chin are allowed; 2) Variegated: Black and reddish-brown mixed, face and beard usually black; 3) Black and Brown: black with uniform reddish-brown stripes under the chin, on the legs, above the eyes, around the ears; 4) black: solid black, white hair anywhere is a serious defect, except the "white" at the corners of the mouth in older dogs Cream" is normal. Disqualification: White spots or streaks appear anywhere in the coat.

Gait: Straight forward, fast but soft and manageable, with topline level during travel.

18-20 cm tall.

Weight 2.5-5.5 kg.

Fur: Long-haired species with tufts of wire-like hairs. The short-haired bristles are firm and elastic. Coat is reddish. Long-haired species also have coats that are all black.

Temperament: Lively, Obedient

Reproduction: Viviparous