The origin of the Brussels Griffon begins in Belgium, and it is thought that this breed was developed from the affenpinscher and a Belgian street dog, often called the "griffon d'ecurie" which stands for "stable griffon." Aptly named, this breed worked as a guard dog for cab drivers in Brussels. But it is thought that the comical dog was used more to gain the attention of would-be riders than to defend the cab and discourage thieves. It is believed that the stable griffon was bred with the pug in the late 1800s, which accounts for the unique shape of the head, called brachycephalic, and for the smooth-coated version of this breed, called the Petit Brabancon. At first, the smooth-coated dogs were destroyed, but in time they were accepted as another variety of the breed. The Flemish painter, Van Eyck, portrayed an early example of this dog in his paintings. The Brussels Griffon was recognized at Belgian dog shows by 1880, particularly, the Brussels Exhibition...... Find out more about this dog breed.
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