Brussels Griffon

Celebrated by Europeans for centuries, the Brussels Griffon is loved the world over for his cheeky expression, his monkey-like antics, and his engaging personality. Whether clad in his traditional wiry coat or a smooth coat, the Brussels Griffon has enjoyed a faithful following in America for nearly a century. The Brussels Griffon, lesser known than many other Toy breeds, attracts a discerning crowd with his unique characteristics and his long colorful history, two topics that author Juliette Cunliffe masterfully covers in this Comprehensive Owner's Guide dedicated to the breed.New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author's advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.

At last, a book about your dog that emphasizes total care, training and companionship! While you learn about all the wonderful traits that make your Brussels Griffon special, you'll also learn what the world is like from your pet's perspective; how to feed, groom and keep your Griffon healthy; and how to fully enjoy your unique companion through training and the many activities that you can both share. The Brussels Griffon is written by a breed expert and includes a special chapter on training by Dr. Ian Dunbar, internationally renowned animal behaviorist, and chapters on getting active with your dog by long-time Dog Fancy columnist Bardi McLennan. Best of all, the book is filled with info-packed sidebars and fun facts to make caring for your dog easy and enjoyable.

This book (Brussels Griffon) provides you with a through description and positive attributes of this breed including origin, purpose, history, normal heights and weights, acceptable colors and behavioral traits. Our books differ from most books on dog breeds because this book also provides you with a comprehensive and authoritative source of all the known predisposed hereditary health syndromes for the breed. You will find extensive references for each problem described. We also provide the breed club address for this breed and a list of laboratories and organizations that can provide professional help and information. As a small animal veterinarian, I have always been intrigued by the way dogs have been bred to fill a purpose in life and further impressed that they also tend to love performing that service. Greyhounds and other sight hounds are built for speed with aerodynamic bodies consisting of small head, deep chest, narrow waist and large leg muscles. On the other hand Dachshunds take their name from German words meaning “badger dog” and they use their long nose, long body and short legs to both track, enter and dig into badger dens. After developing a practice that catered to clients with show dogs, my interest in each breed continued to grow as I studied and observed more and more about the unique predisposition and incidence of health problems in each breed. Breeders of purebred dogs for show were a challenge and inspirational for me to research and help them with their unique health problems. Historically references to hereditary problems are scattered throughout various Veterinary medical texts and journals such as ophthalmology, neurology, gastroenterology, cardiovascular and dermatology. This book, as well as the other books and articles I have written, is researched and compiled with the intention to provide both veterinarians and dog owners with comprehensive and authoritative predisposition information under the breed name. At the date of this publication, The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation and the The Kennel Club of England reports over 400 known hereditary health syndromes throughout the dog kingdom. At the writing of my first book in 1983, less than 50 hereditary issues are able to be predicted and or diagnosed. Sequencing of the canine genome, DNA tests, metabolic testing including blood tests and urine testing; plus, phenotypic examinations such as radiographs, ultrasound, and CERF or OFA eye registry exams by a Board Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist have advanced the science of breed related health and behavioral problems. This book will provide veterinarians, researchers, pet owners and breeders with a comprehensive guide to all the known problems veterinarians and dog owners should consider during pet selection and throughout each life stage of our canine friends.

With The Good, the Bad, and the Furry, author Sam Stall has consulted with dozens of breed rescue groups to learn the best—and worst—traits of more than 100 different dogs, from Affenpinschers and Afghans to Whippets and Yorkshire Terriers. These illustrated profiles offer honest, warts-and-all assessments of the world’s most popular breeds—and show which ones are right for you. • Like to watch TV? The Brussels Griffon is a perfect companion for a couch potato’s lifestyle. • Love to garden? So does the Bernese Mountain Dog, so be careful. Anyone considering this breed should expect a backyard full of holes. • Have a house full of kids? The trusty Irish Setter will be their best friend. • Live in a big-city high-rise? Pass on the Jack Russell Terrier—these dogs have tremendous energy and need plenty of open space to burn it off. With more than 100 illustrations and a handy at-a-glance icon reference system, The Good, the Bad, and the Furry has everything you need to find the right dog for you!

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon and Wirehaired Pointing Griffons is everything you need to know about the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon - from Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Puppies through to your Adult Griffon Dog, the author imparts a mastery of the beautiful Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed in this guide. Covers Wirehaired Pointing Griffons, the Pointing Griffon, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Puppies, Griffon Korthal / Korthals Griffon, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Breeders and how to find a healthy Wire Haired Griffon. Avoiding common Wirehaired Pointing Griffon mistakes. How not to pay too much for your Griffon. Wirehaired Griffon Rescue and Adoption. The Griffon Dog Breed, it's history and origin, and other similar breeds such as Grand Griffon Vendeen, Briquet Griffon Vendeen, Griffon Bleu de Gascogne, Brussels Griffon, Belgian Griffon, český fousek / Bohemian Griffon, Italian Griffon Pointer and how to tell the difference. Another informative and entertaining title from passionate Wirehaired Pointing Griffon lover Mark Manfield. As a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon lover, he enjoys advising on all aspects of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon care from Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Puppies to Griffon Adults, Griffon Korthal, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Breeders (and how to choose one), Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Grooming, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Health / Care / Vaccinations and Feeding. Rescue and Adoption vs Breeders. What to expect in a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Price and know if you're getting a good one. Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Temperament. Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Training - including obedience and house training. Whether you are considering a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon for the first time, or a seasoned Wirehaired Griffon owner, the tricks and tips within this guide will prove invaluable. This book is a must have guide for anybody passionate about the Wirehaired Griffon. The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style. In a straight forward, no nonsense fashion, Mark Manfield covers all aspects of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon including Care, Health, Griffon Food, Griffon health through old age, travelling with your Griffon Dog and having fun with your Wirehaired Pointing Griffon throughout its life!Wirehaired Pointing Griffon And Wirehaired Pointing Griffons is everything you need to know about the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon from Pointing Griffon Puppies to the Adult Griffon Dog, Griffon Korthal, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Breeders & More. As a true Wirehaired Pointing Griffon lover, the author enjoys teaching everything there is to know!

"Showcases a treasury of adorable and adoring doggies"--

The Griffon Bruxellois - A Complete Anthology of the Dog gathers together all the best early writing on the breed from our library of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a quality, modern edition. This anthology includes chapters taken from a comprehensive range of books, many of them now rare and much sought-after works, all of them written by renowned breed experts of their day. These books are treasure troves of information about the breed - The physical points, temperaments, and special abilities are given; celebrated dogs are discussed and pictured; and the history of the breed and pedigrees of famous champions are also provided. The contents were well illustrated with numerous photographs of leading and famous dogs of that era and these are all reproduced to the highest quality. Books used include: The New Book Of The Dog by Robert Leighton (1907), Dogs Of The World by Arthur Craven (1931), Hutchinson's Dog Encyclopaedia by Walter Hutchinson (1935) and many others.

This book provides the veterinary practitioner, student, breeder and pet owner with a complete but quick reference to the diagnosis and management of breed-related medical conditions of dogs and cats. 171 recognized dog breeds and 42 cat breeds are included, organized alphabetically, with all information fully referenced and based on the most recent research. Appendices contain quick reference to condition by breed, available genetic tests and registries. Veterinary Medical Guide to Dog and Cat Breeds is a must have for the general practitioner and an ideal client education tool. Anyone concerned with educating the general public about the medical problems associated with purebred dogs and cats should have this title in their library.