Related breedAustralian Shepherd1840 to 1957 · United StatesGriffon Bruxellois at a glance
- Origin
- Brussels, Belgium
- Appeared
- 1800 to 1883 (likely)
- Family
- Toy Spitz
- Type
- Companion
- Size
- Toy
- Life span
- 12 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 80
- DNA clade
- Toy Spitz (Parker 2017)
The name. French for "Brussels griffon", from the stable ratting dogs of Brussels.
Same familyBouvier des Flandres1800 to 1912 · Belgium, FranceFamily and relatives
Descends from
Gave rise to
Sister breeds
Same time, same continent
Border Collie, Bouvier des Flandres, Bulldog, Curly-coated Retriever, English Cocker Spaniel, English Springer Spaniel
Close by DNABulldog1835 to 1875 · United KingdomClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Pug59.6 Mb
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel27.9 Mb
- Schipperke15.2 Mb
- Papillon12.6 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraEnglish Cocker Spaniel1800 to 1892 · United KingdomPlace in time
The Griffon Bruxellois appears 1800 to 1883 (likely), in the Industrial Revolution, when 91 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Griffon Bruxellois is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
