And griffins, and bird birds belong to decorative dogs. Both of these breeds have the same roots, in fact, these are closely related species. Small obedient creatures with a funny face quickly won the love of many people. We will now tell you more about their individual characteristics, character and standards.
History of breed origin
Already from the name of these two breeds, it becomes clear that the griffon and pit brabancon come from Belgium. More precisely, they are part of a group of small Belgian dogs. Their ancestors were especially popular in the 17th century with local peasants. They were larger than modern griffons, but they had the same ragged-looking red hard hair. And smooth-haired individuals over time gave rise to the small brabancon, better known as the bird brabancon. Reviews both about that and about another representative of this breed can be heard mostly positive. Now experts and dog handlers are inclined to believe that a lot is in the blood of these dogs. So, it was not without an affin pinscher, due to which the animals we are considering have such a “monkey” snub-nosed muzzle. You can see the features of the King Charles Spaniel, Pekingese and even the Yorkshire Terrier in the dog. Such a mixture occurred during the formation of a new breed in order to consolidate some specific features.
Even at the very beginning of the formation of pit brabancons as a separate
type of dog, they were used to protect utility rooms - stables, sheds, warehouses - from rodent raids. Dexterity, combined with the perseverance and resourcefulness of these dogs was used in the case of housing protection. Due to the lively nature and attractive appearance of small smooth-haired griffons (the second name is ptie brabancon) they later began to be kept as decorative pets. As a separate breed, the
Brussels Griffon was introduced only in 1880 at a local dog show. And the first male-producer was Garson Waterloo Bridge, whose mother was a bitch of the Yorkshire Terrier.
As a result of the mixing of several pedigree lines, a modern image of the bird pit Brabancon that we know today is obtained. He owes a short snub-nosed snout to the Pekingese, pugs to his fur, and short stature to Yorks and toy terriers (this breed, as a rule, does not grow at the withers above 25 cm).
The appearance of a smooth-haired small griffon in Russia
The official breed standard was adopted in 1904. And the first bird Brabonson was brought into Russia much later - in 1993, he arrived from the USA. This event gave rise to the creation of the first Russian breeding nursery (Nevsky Hobbit in St. Petersburg). Later, the breed appeared in the capital, from where it began to spread throughout Russia.
What kind of birds are they? Character and habits
This little dog won the sympathy of millions of people not only in miniature size, but also in its behavior. Despite the fact that the weight of your pet does not exceed 6 kg, be prepared for manifestations of a truly strong, strong-willed character. Griffon is able to surprise many with this quality. First of all, birds Brabansons keep very intelligent - both in the family and in the company of strangers, and when meeting other dogs. At the same time, arrogance is alien to them, the dog will simply try to maintain a well-deserved authority. In the most worthy manner, they will relate to their masters. This breed is characterized by remarkable courage and the ability to become the main topic of conversation. Pretty birds pit Brabancons have a very well-developed facial expressions, and their eyes look much like a human. You can easily guess what your pet is feeling right now, just by looking at his pose and expression of his face. True dog joy, thoughtful thoughts, and sadness will be reflected there.
Standards
2 types of modern griffons are distinguished: smooth-haired and wire-haired individuals. Belgian and Brussels are of the second type, and bird brabancon is the only smooth-haired variety of this breed. In some European countries, each of the listed breeds is considered a separate, independent species, but all the same, they are allowed to cross each other. According to the accepted standard, a ptir-brabancon dog must have a square format, that is, its height at the withers is equal to the length of the body. Assessing the physique, it should be noted that it is not without grace with a strong skeleton. The head of a smooth-haired griffon is large, round, and the jaws protrude in a peculiar way. A rather short hairy coat (about two centimeters) is characterized by a sufficient fit and shine.
Acceptable colors: red (the mask on the face should be black), black, black-red, black and tan. Light coat in most cases will be considered a vice, and dogs will not be allowed to reproduce. But regardless of whether the red or black bird is Brabancon in front of you, its muzzle will be deprived of the mustache and the characteristic "beard" inherent in wire-haired varieties. Paw pads should be dark in color and not “loose” (wide apart). Previously, the tail of these dogs was stopped by two-thirds, leaving a small tip, but modern exhibition requirements allow the participation of animals with an uncropped tail. Adult individuals reach 16-25 cm at the withers, and their weight should be within 3-6 kilograms.
Petit Brabancon: Hair Care
The short hair of these pretty dogs does not take much time to put it in order. Small Brabonson needs to be combed daily with a soft brush and bathed as it gets dirty. In this case, you can only use special zoo shampoos, human dogs are not suitable because of the strong difference in skin pH. Soap will also affect the pet's integument not in the best way, so we do not consider it as a means for bathing the animal. Since this dog has a mustache and beard, trimming is not necessary. But wide-spaced convex eyes need to be cleaned from time to time using a special veterinary fluid.
Ear Care
Ears with a regularity of 1 time in 7 days wipe with a 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide. Be careful not to get deep in your ear to avoid accidental injury to the eardrum. If you notice that the dog’s auricle is contaminated faster than usual, crusts appear on it, a dark coating with a bad smell, show the pet to the veterinarian. These may be the first signs of the disease, and the sooner you notice the symptoms, the faster you stop its effects.
Claws
Like any other dog, a smooth-haired griffon is advised to clip offgrown claws from time to time. For these purposes, purchase a special claw cutter in a pet store. Before removing the excess, look at the location of the vessel in the claw in the lumen, so as not to injure the animal. If you still inadvertently cut it, attach a swab moistened in any hemostatic solution (hydrogen peroxide, for example) to the wound. In addition, align the hair between the pads on the paws with nail scissors.
Dog needs
Petit Brabancons have a stable psyche, which facilitates their training and increases the pet's learning ability. This breed is not inclined to aggression. Small dogs very quickly “merge” into the family and become attached to people. For them, the master becomes a god. Animals are very difficult to tolerate any stressful situation, whether it be maltreatment, separation, illness, change of ownership or relocation. It is good that the compact size of such a pet allows it, in most cases, to take with you everywhere. But still, do not forget that this is a dog, not a piece of furniture. Of course, your birdie brabancon can learn to walk in a tray, like a cat, being in a city apartment, but you should not deprive the animal of a daily promenade and walks in the fresh air. Moreover, dogs of this breed love to communicate with their own kind, and even in the company of friends of the owner will not feel constrained. Along with this, they tend to be wary of the world around them, which sometimes looks touching. They get along well with children and other pets, and their quiet barking will not serve as a reason for complaints from neighbors. Petit Brabancon is easy to train and does not lose the ability to learn with age. On the contrary, they love to bring joy to their owner!
To the exhibition with griffon
I must say that the griffons and birds of the Brabancons receive the best reviews, both as pets and exhibition pride. Surely you will want to show off in public, as soon as such a cute snub-nosed favorite appears in your life. What a dog should look like a bird pit Brabancon we have already told. You can get a more complete consultation by contacting a nursery or a breed expert. We will list the features that are considered to be shortcomings or defects in representatives of this species. These include:
- tendency to aggression or, conversely, cowardice;
- light unpigmented nose;
- the tip of the tongue is visible in the dog with a closed mouth;
- curvature of the lower jaw;
- color different from that proposed in the standard;
- the presence of white spots on the coat;
- deviations of a physical and mental nature.
Conclusion
So, what is the good breed of bird pit Brabancon? Summing up all of the above, it is easy to understand that a small griffon, first of all, is an active, funny and smart companion dog. She will not cause her owners much trouble. It is very convenient to keep such animals in the apartment. They are extremely good-natured and yet bold. In the event that due to some circumstances you cannot get a large dog, pay attention to such cute creatures as griffons and bird birds. Reviews about these pets are extremely positive! And if there are children in the family, I will delight them at the sight of a funny animal, which, despite its small size, keeps itself with great self-esteem, there will be no limit.