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Explore key updates in Brussels Griffon breeding: unacceptable colors, health concerns, and breed standard changes, including undocked tails.
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The Brussels Griffon is a big personality in a 5-to-15-pound package. One look into his big, human-like eyes, and you’ll be smitten. Griffs come in four colors—red, black-and-reddish-brown (called belge), black and tan, and black—and in smooth coats (like a Pug) or rough coats (like a Schnauzer). Their black muzzle and whiskers earned them the nickname “bearded dogs” in old folk songs.
Explore key updates in Brussels Griffon breeding: unacceptable colors, health concerns, and breed standard changes, including undocked tails.
Carole Ross delves into the intricate art of judging Brussels Griffons, emphasizing the significance of their distinct head features, body structure, and movement.
I will endeavor to write about the Brussels Griffon’s “almost human expression.” I have searched out mention of this in our American Brussels
The salient points of the purebred Brussels Griffon head need to be firmly imprinted in the mind of the judge, because therein lies the
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