Grifonci and are wonderful companions brabantici

Original name of this breed is Griffon belge (Belgian Griffon) Griffon Bruxellois (Brussels Griffon) and Brabancon Pettit (Petit BrabanÃ§on). These three varieties originated from one small variation hrubosrsteho type of dog called Smousje, which occurred in the centuries around Brussels.

Among a group of pinches. In the 19 century, however, consolidate current breed type crosses of ruby-colored King Charles Spaniel and the Pug, resulting in a short black coat. Their predecessors nicknamed stable pincher, as often done by coachman in their ways and helped them keep a stable and transported goods. It is often whip taken it to travel to cities where they took their character and intelligence as well as urban ton. Thus, they became small Toy dogs, companions City Ladies.
In 1883 they were placed in the first Griffon Bruxellois herdbook Cynologique Royale Union Saint-Hubert (LOSH). Great popularity, which has reached around 1900, just as other breeds, the royal interest owed to them has been demonstrated by the Belgian Queen Marie-Henrietta.During this time many are exported to foreign countries and thereby contribute to the expansion and popularity of the breed beyond the borders of Belgium.
In the Czech Republic is the first mention of breeding Griffons already during the First World War. In 1932, however, were registered in the first two kennels with Czech names. After World War II, however, breeding Griffons disappeared. Their return to Bohemia, he played Francis Penicka. In the eighties, brought from Germany's first female Brussels Debby fon Lustigen Kleeblatt, which were then mated in Holland von Heerschuur Ibid.
Many of you know this dog as Verdelli from the film Good as It Gets (As good as it gets ...) with Jack Nicholson.
These three varieties Griffons differ only in color and texture of coat.HAIR Brussels Griffons, and Belgian has the same structure is semi-long, rich, tough and wiry, neprileha to the body and has tousled. The Brussels Griffon has a coat the color red, like a fox, contrary to the Belgian Griffon is black or black with rust red markings. Brabant Griffon coat is short and thick, red, black or black with red markings. At first glance you will know him from Brussels or the Belgian Griffons according missing beard.
However, one female in one litter can be born all three varieties. It is known that if the connection Petit BrabanÃ§on - Petit BrabanÃ§on, then be born again only a short-haired brabantici.
This dog is very funny character, full of life, curious and always ready to cheer their master. It is very lively and alert,and yet the small rise is a great spirit and can be very risky.
Relationship with the Lord can be characterized as the Griffons emotional dependence. Not too independent, the whole day would have liked to spend his side. The family is also very affectionate and sweet. Very well able to detect who is welcome to visit, and who is not. Dear guests warmly welcomed and happy with them friends, unwelcome guests can show their incredulity. Strange dogs did very well and does not mean no conflict

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