Griffon Bruxellois
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| FCI Standard No. 80 | ||
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| Alternative names: |
Brussels Griffon |
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| Withers height: |
not fixed |
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| Weight: |
3.5-6 kg |
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| List of domestic dogs | ||
The Griffon Bruxellois (German: Brussels Griffon ) is a breed of dogs from Belgium recognized by the FCI ( FCI Group 9, Section 3, Standard No. 80 ). The breed belongs to the Belgian dwarf griffon .
description
The Griffon Bruxellois is a small, wire-haired dog with an undercoat . Its fur is harsh, slightly wavy but not curly, and is trimmed . Hair that is too long is not desirable; silky or woolly hair is considered a serious fault in the breed standard . The hair on the head is longer and forms a chin and mustache that extends from one ear to the other below the eye-nose line. The hair above the eyes forms long eyebrows. The ears are small and set on high, are carried half upright and tip slightly forward. They used to be cropped to make erect ears .
Allowed colors are red or reddish; a black tinge is permitted on the longer hair hanging on the head.
Essence
The Griffon Bruxellois is described in the standard as attentive, balanced, very vigilant, neither fearful nor aggressive, proud and very affectionate towards its owner.
health
The shortening of the facial skull brought about by appropriate selection is called brachycephaly .
