Against the background of numerous indoor dogs, such as Chihuahuas, Yorkshire and Toy Terriers, breeds such as the griffin are special, they are small dogs with a rich history.
Such cute faces have pleased people for more than 500 years. But, unfortunately, in our country their popularity is small, despite the simplicity in the maintenance of these pets, their natural charm and friendly nature. What is hiding under the harsh name "griffin"? Dogs of three breeds immediately bear this proud name: Belgian and
Brussels griffins and bird-brabanson, also ranked among them. As the names become clear, the birthplace of these little doggies is Belgium, although they are mostly popular in the United States.
What do these dogs look like? The Brussels and
Belgian griffins are long-haired breeds. The first of them is a red doggie with stiff hair and a beard, which gives its muzzle a sly expression. A Belgian griffin dog differs from its Brussels relative except in the color of its coat - for Belgians it should be black and tan. And so, all the same bulging eyes, the same beard and cheerful disposition. In contrast to them, the third fellow griffin is distinguished by smooth short hair. Representatives of the breed piti-brabancon look like very small boxers. This similarity becomes especially noticeable if the ears are stopped.
The Disney movie adaptation of "Alice in Wonderland" is perhaps the best illustration of what a griffin is. A flower dog in the garden of talking plants - this is it. Its round head framed by ears and beard is similar to a corolla of pansies. Here is such a funny griffin. A photo (a dog with a cute face) shows how really beautiful he is.
What else can be said about this breed? What is more remarkable griffin? These dogs have a good psyche, which is very important for pets. Their character is non-aggressive, but you cannot call him cowardly either. This is a truly family dog. The griffin will seek friendship with every member of the family and other pets. For people of age, such dogs will not be a hassle, because when walking they try to keep the pace of the owner's walk and do not try to play pranks, like representatives of many other breeds. Another plus is their ease and self-sufficiency. They are truly intelligent, try not to cause trouble to the owners, and may well entertain themselves if the owner is busy or tired. And they touchingly love to sleep on the lap of their owners.
In addition, representatives of the griffin breed are dogs for children and adolescents. They are not as fragile and nervous as toy terriers or Yorkies, while they are compact, cheerful and themselves remain children for a long time in their hearts. With such a dog, the child will be able to learn responsibility and will never get bored in life. So if you plan to get a small animal in a city apartment and do not want to suffer from the harmful character, fragility and hysteria of most small breeds, look at one of the representatives of small Belgian dogs - griffins.