Griffon

Coat

Belge

Solid: Black (35)
Tan: with Red (55) Orange (65) Tan (105) in the traditional pattern.
The tan areas may be lightly tipped with , but clear tan is preferred.
May have a black spot on top of each paw.
Masking: One of the above colours with Black (35) (standard mask).
White Markings: White (15) allowed as a small chest patch only.

This variety is rough-coated.

Bruxellois

Solid: Red (55) Orange (65) Tan (105)
Black (35) Brown (95) light to medium tipping is allowed. Tipping is present on the upper body, may also include the rest of the body, head, neck and/or tail.
Ears and/or tailtip may be solid
Masking: One of the above colours with (standard mask).
White Markings: White (15) allowed as a small chest patch only.

This variety is rough-coated.

Petit Brabancon

Any of the colours listed under the other varieties.

This variety is short-coated.

Eyes

Dark Brown (50-59/90-99)

Nose

Black (35-39/244)

Faults

Light coloured eyes.

Disqualifications

More white than listed.

Notes

There are three varities of Belgian Griffon: Belge, Brussels, and Branbancon. In some countries they are counted as one breed, in others they are divided into three. They originate from early ratters, once common in the city but even more so on farms. These dogs are closely related to the German Pinschers and Schnauzers, as well as the Dutch Smoushond.

When the interest for the Belgian Griffons awoke during the 1800s, the smallest dogs became the most popular and were bred to, among others, Affenpinscher and Pug. King Charles Spaniel was bred into get the pure red-coated dogs. The most common variety was the red Brussels Griffon, which was recognized in 1880, and it has not changed much in looks since then.

All of the Griffons should be small, short and square in shape, yet elegant and agile. The head is large and round with very short muzzle. The eyes are very large and should be clearly visible. The body is quite broad with deep chest. The coat is half long, thick and scruffy.

Breed Files

Griffon - Autumn Down — Autumn Down
**Filename:** ADK Petit Brabancon
**Offset:** 1524
**Base:** Dalmatian
**SCP:** Great Dane
**Accepted:** October 3, 2010
**Notes:** Petit Brabancon variety. 4 ear variations, 2 crop types and two natural. Ears are addball but move, tail addball, doesn't move.

Griffon - Abnormality V2 — Abnormality V2
**Filename:** Griffon Bruxellois
**Offset:** 7F54
**Base:** Dalmatian
**SCP:** Chihuahua
**Accepted:** May 3, 2007
**Notes:** Bruxellois or Belge variety. Comes with cropped or natural ears (both pictured) and the option of lipl

Griffon - Abnormality V1 — Abnormality V1
**Filename:** Griffon Bruxellois
**Offset:** 7F54
**Base:** Dalmatian
**SCP:** Dalmatian
**Accepted:** July 22, 2004
**Notes:** Bruxellois or Belge variety.