Belgian Griffon: description of dogs and their contents

Pets for many years have been constant companions of man. Cute and tender animals save people from loneliness and help to distract from stressful situations and life difficulties, the accumulation of which can provoke a long depression and the development of dangerous diseases. The most popular and sought-after pets are dogs.

You can choose and purchase a pet in specialized nurseries or from professional breeders who not only sell the animal, but also help with the choice of breed. Among urban dwellers, small ornate dogs that demand a minimum amount of care, but bring no less joy than large breeds, enjoy high demand and popularity.

The Belgian Griffon is a decorative breed that was bred in the 15th century. This breed was the result of crossing a stray bearded dog with the following species:

• Brussels small;
• pug;
• Yorkshire Terrier;
• pinscher;
• miniature schnauzer.

In the 19th and 20th centuries, the animal was used as an unchanged attribute, emphasizing the status of the host. Each noble family had this pet in their home. Only several decades later, ordinary people in Belgium could afford a dog. Despite the low weight and similarities with the toy, the pet helped the peasants fight mice and rats thanks to its keen hearing, good sense of smell and lightning reaction.

The Belgian griffon is a funny little animal that has a bald head and a shaggy beard. The maximum height of the mini dogs is 35 cm, and the weight is 6 kg. Individuals of the female and male sex have no pronounced external differences. The body of animals has a square shape, a strong bone skeleton and a deep chest with solid ribs, as well as a tucked up belly. The skull has a round shape and a rounded forehead area. On a flat face there is a wide jaw with fine teeth and a protruding lower jaw. Tightly closed mouth is framed by black lips.

A distinctive feature of dogs of this breed - the location of the forehead, chin and nose on the same level. The nasal passages located at the level of the eyeballs are always painted only black. Wide-set brown eyes have a large round shape. Deviation from the norm is considered an open area of ​​the eye protein. The auricles have a wide shape and high seating, and in the case of preserving their integrity, they carefully hang down. Some breeders prefer stop this part of the body.

The established standards provide for an obligatory reduction of the length of the tail, which is located at the level of the loins and directed upwards, and its long hair must be cut to the minimum size. Wide-set paws have strong bones and a developed muscular system that allows animals to move quickly and jump high.The long and uneven hair has a hard and wavy structure, as well as a thick undercoat. The breed is not characterized by the presence of gloss and curvature. The coat color can be the following shades:

• the black;
• pale yellow;
• red and black.

The period of puberty in dogs begins at the age of one year. To prevent complications during gestation and delivery, the cable should be smaller than a bitch. The process of mating should take place under the supervision of the owners, who, if necessary, should help their pets. For breeding dogs are not used with the following characteristics:

• aggressiveness;
• irregular body shape;
• calm temper.

As with any pet, griffons have a number of advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of the breed are as follows:

• exotic appearance;
• unpretentiousness;
• cleanliness;
• equilibrium;
• discipline;
• steady mental state;
• lack of genetic diseases;
• high intellectual abilities;
• lack of laziness;
• fast learner;
• exact execution of commands;
• rarity;
• good-natured and sociable;
• conflict-free;
• devotion;
• sincerity;
• intelligence;
• good hearing and smell;
• protect the house from mice and rats;
• good compatibility with other pets;
• love of games and communication with children;
• subtle sense of the emotional state of the host.

It is worth highlighting the following disadvantages:

• submission only to the head of the family;
• stubbornness and waywardness;
• intolerance of loneliness;
• the need for regular communication and walks;
• long selection of partners for mating;
• the inability to teach to the tray.

The original name of this breed (black-haired terrier) was assigned due to its high activity, cheerful and wayward nature of animals. A small and funny animal is constantly in motion, all the time growling, barking, playing and making digs.

Beginner breeders and small children this behavior touches and amazes. Despite the agile and stubborn temper, the griffon practically shows no aggression and positive attitude not only to family members, but also to domestic animals. At the sight of strangers who are sent to the owner, the pet will surely rush to protect him and will try to scare the stranger.

Given the individual characteristics of the character from the first days of the dog’s stay in the house, it is necessary to begin the process of training and training. A restless animal must know its name, place of rest and food, as well as understand where it can go to the toilet. During the game, the pet will quickly master commands such as "Place", "near", "sit", "voice" and "no".

The high level of immunity and the absence of genetic diseases have a positive effect on the life expectancy of pets. This breed is the leader in life expectancy among decorative dogs. The average age of animals is about 15 years, but in the most comfortable living conditions it can please its owners for over 20 years. Despite the high resistance of the breed to disease, animals often suffer from the following pathologies:

• conjunctivitis;
• cataract;
• retinal detachment;
• dysfunction of the eye muscles;
• diseases of the musculoskeletal system;
• worms;
• skin parasites;
• complications during gestation and childbirth.

To avoid these problems will help proper care and a balanced diet. Significantly prolong the life of the griffon and prevent the emergence of dangerous diseases will be able to timely vaccinations against the following diseases:

• enteritis;
• leptospirosis;
• distemper;
• parainfluenza;
• upper respiratory tract disease;
• periodontal disease;
• inflammatory processes in the oral cavity;
• hydrocephalus;
• rabies.

To raise a healthy and beautiful animal, it is not good enough to care for and feed him, first of all, you need to choose the right puppy. When buying, you should contact professional breeders and in no case acquire pets in spontaneous and unauthorized markets. The selected animal you must check your passport and immunization card, as well as carefully examine its habitat. If the pet was kept in unsanitary conditions and was fed improperly, such a purchase should be abandoned.

This breed, despite its exotic appearance, is distinguished by its unpretentiousness. A pet can live both in a private house and in a small city apartment, and it also does not need long walks and intense physical exertion. Before you buy a pet, he needs to equip a recreation and eating area, as well as purchase items for entertainment. Comfortable temperature for the dog is +20 degrees.

A place to rest and sleep should be equipped with a soft and warm basket that will warm the animal and protect it from drafts. In specialized stores you can buy ready-made houses for small dogs or make this design yourself. Animals very much like to lie on artificial fur or fleecy fabric. In the pet lair you need to do the cleaning regularly due to his constant desire to hide in his bed various small items that were accidentally lost by his masters.

An active and mobile animal needs daily walks in the fresh air. During the period of walks, the pet should play as much as possible and run in order not to cause trouble to the owners of the house. Nature and fresh air also have a positive effect on the health of the dog and the quality of its coat. In winter and during the period of autumn and spring cold, a pet must wear special outerwear before a walk, which will help prevent the animal from hypothermia and the development of colds.

The small animal responds positively to various types of travel, shopping and sports activities of the owners, in which he will be directly involved.. To visit the street, an animal needs to purchase a walking tape. Due to the small size of the animal, dog handlers do not recommend the use of collars and leashes, which can lead to asphyxiation. To train for independent walks without a leash can only trained dogs who know the main types of commands.

In order for griffon to have the opportunity to fully grow and develop, it must be provided with a balanced diet, which must include proteins, fats and carbohydrates. The pet menu should consist of the following products:

• low-fat beef;
• chicken;
• rabbit meat;
• turkey meat;
• eggs;
• cottage cheese;
• kefir;
• cereals (rice, buckwheat, oatmeal);
• vegetables (beets, carrots, pumpkins, zucchini, tomatoes and cucumbers);
• fruits;
• a fish.

Non-compliance with the rules of feeding can trigger food disorders. The list of prohibited products includes the following:

• food from the table of the owners;
• fat, fried and smoked;
• salted and marinated;
• sweet pastry;
• candies;
• mayonnaise and sauces;
• salt and sugar;
• seasonings;
• bones of chicken and fish;
• sausage and sausages;
• whole milk;
• beans and peas;
• potato;
• bow;
• soup;
• chips and crackers;
• bread;
• pasta.

Experts do not recommend overfeeding pets, and the volume of the daily diet should not exceed 20 percent of the total mass of the pet. Adult animals should receive food 2 times a day. The animal must have constant access to clean and fresh water. On the street, the pet must be watered from special bottles and in no case be allowed to drink from puddles.

The contents of the comical and tiny pet will not cause difficulties even for beginning dog breeders. The main event in the care of animals - combing thick and tough wool. Combing a pet should be a daily event, the amount of which should be increased during the change of coat. To remove old wool, you must choose hard combs, and soft combs are suitable for cleaning the animal from debris and dirt.

It is necessary to bathe your pet with special shampoos no more than three times a year. A clean animal practically does not emit an unpleasant odor and can get by with fewer amounts of water procedures. Adjust the length of the nail plates need every month with special nippers. Nasal passages, auricles and eyes should be inspected weekly, and if necessary they should be cleaned.

Increased attention and special care needs a beard zone, which after each meal should be cleaned from food and washed thoroughly. Washing of paws should be carried out after each visit to the street.

On the features of this breed of dogs, see the following video.