Petit Brabancon

[IRescue452]

You are looking up the wrong name. All belgian griffons are just varieties of the same dog. You will find their differences only come in coat and colour, just as the belgian shepherds. I know several and they are not a healthy little dog if you don't get them from the right breeder. They are expensive. And you still need to save money to get your current dog to the vet.

[critter crazy]

this is what i found while searching! They are pretty cute, but are you looking to own one??

[zoomer]

this is what i found while searching! They are pretty cute, but are you looking to own one??

I'm not sure. Just wanted to know more about them

[Iilo]

"Petit Brabancons" are not registered with the AKC, as it is simply a name for the smooth coated variety of the Brussels Griffon. They are not a seperate breed.

The Griff is a rather rare dog. I'd suggest a visit to these two sites, they'll provide you with plenty of information:
http://www.brussels-griffon.net/
http://www.brussels-griffon.info/

I think, but am not sure as I'm not too widely familiar with the breed, that even the smooth coat needs to be "stripped." Handstripping is not exactly difficult once you get someone to demonstrate it for you, but you will need to be patient and be open to getting carpal tunnel Your puppy will need to be trained to enjoy the grooming table and everything that goes with it at a young age, as every show dog should.

Here is a link with some FAQs on handstripping and why it is a MUST with a dog with a wire coat if you plan on showing it:
http://www.handstripping.com/

They are a difficult breed to train, especially to housetrain. They're sweet dogs, very willing to please, but also rather sensitive.

Due to their relative rarity, it will be hard to find a breeder. They are "ranked" 60th, out of 154, in 2005 according to AKC registration statistics. I really don't think they're what you're looking for in a dog.

I still stand by my advice for you to visit a local training club, especially one with a handling class (most of them do have those). Meet the people, meet their dogs, offer to help in any way you can, talk them up about their dogs -- dog people LOVE to brag. You'll end up with a mentor and a breed in a much better way than if you're looking on the internet, trust me.

[elizabethann]

this is what i found while searching! They are pretty cute, but are you looking to own one??

I LOVE those dogs! They're so cute. But that's all I know about them - they're cute.

[Sevaede]

Excuse me? Is there some hostility because I looked up the name? =/

All of what I typed were the exact word for word from the book. None of it is in my own words. So, please don't go out of your way to try and correct me as I am merely just trying to give out the information that is available to myself.

Yes, they all are the same breed. It certainly seemed evident as they have all the information compiled together. If they were NOT the same, then they would have had different sections. You can tell who is in what section as before they have the information, they have a little black box that tells you what the breed is or are.