Related breedBelgian Malinois1891 to 1901 · BelgiumBelgian Griffon at a glance
- Origin
- Belgium
- Appeared
- 1880 to 1905 (well documented)
- Family
- Pinscher
- Type
- Companion
- Size
- Toy
- Life span
- 12 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- FCI
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 81
The name. Griffon (rough-coated dog) + Belgian; the black and black-and-tan variant.
Same familyBoxer1880 to 1904 · GermanyFamily and relatives
Descends from
Sister breeds
Same family: Pinscher
Affenpinscher, German Pinscher, Manchester Terrier, Miniature Pinscher, Danish-Swedish Farmdog, English Toy Terrier
Same time, same continent
Airedale Terrier, Basset Hound, Boxer, Brittany, Bull Terrier, Bullmastiff
Same eraChihuahua1850 to 1904 · MexicoPlace in time
The Belgian Griffon appears 1880 to 1905 (well documented), in the Victorian Breed Boom, when 94 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Belgian Griffon is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
