The Brussels Griffon, like many dog breeds in existence today, was developed by combining other breeds to select for certain traits that long-ago breeders found desirable. There are several theories of breed development proposed by students of the breed, but most agree that the wire coated Belgian stable dog, known as Griffon d'Ecurie, was crossed and re-crossed with the black Pug, Affenpinscher, and Ruby Toy Spaniel sometime in the mid 1800's. The Belgian stablemen that initiated these breeding's apparently kept no records, but the present day Brussels Griffon was known in its' present form sometime between 1870 and 1880.
By doing so.we can and do get size variances, meaning there's NO true formula to determine adult size.
Our breeding dogs meet AKC guidelines for size and quality, but we cannot guarantee adult size of pups produced.
This breed is difficult to judge at a young age, 99% of our pups are placed as pets.
Griffons can range in size from as little as 6 lbs. up to 12, or even 15 lbs. It is advisable to NOT search for the smallest dog, as they may have a higher risk of health issues if the breeder is using runts to breed down the size of their offspring.
Size can also depend on if the dog has been neutered/spayed, what food is being fed, level of exercise ETC.
By doing so.we can and do get size variances, meaning there's NO true formula to determine adult size.
Our breeding dogs meet AKC guidelines for size and quality, but we cannot guarantee adult size of pups produced.
This breed is difficult to judge at a young age, 99% of our pups are placed as pets.
Griffons can range in size from as little as 6 lbs. up to 12, or even 15 lbs. It is advisable to NOT search for the smallest dog, as they may have a higher risk of health issues if the breeder is using runts to breed down the size of their offspring.
Size can also depend on if the dog has been neutered/spayed, what food is being fed, level of exercise ETC.