This breed hasn’t such ancient roots, like some other breeds, but many dog experts believe that these dogs are shown in canvases Jan Van Eyck relating to 1434. Some believe that the Brussels Griffon breed was the result of crossing Ruby English Toy Spaniel, others insist on the presence of of Yorkshire terrier lines. At the same time the others argue that these charming little creatures owe their appeal of pug. Griffons were already known on the European continent in the 16 century, but their appearance in the UK apply only to the late 19th century.
In 1880 the Brussels Griffon Club was founded in Belgium. These delightful ladies’ favorites were first shown at the exhibition in 1883.
Griffons immediately became popular among wealthy Englishmen after they were brought to England from Belgium. In 1898 this breed was officially recognized and they awarded her a separate registration status.
Very smooth variety of Griffon appeared at the beginning of XX century. First these dogs were called Brabant Griffon, but subsequently in Europe, they became known as the Small Brabant Griffon. But currently in Britain, both species exhibited together under the general title Brussels Griffon. As opposed to most other breeds, puppies of this breed are often born completely different type, size and color.
Griffon breeding has decreased in Belgium during the First World War and subsequent years, but not stopped. However, during the Second World War they almost disappeared. Thanks to the importation of dogs from Britain, restoring of Belgian Griffon succeeded.
Now there are only small numbers of these dogs, because Griffons have been and remain a rare breed.
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Monday, February 1st, 2010Dogs motherland is china
Friday, January 1st, 2010For a long time there was a big question for scientists; where people first tamed a wild wolf from which received all domestic dogs in the world? For finding the answer to this question, they had to join efforts of geneticists from China, Sweden, Iran, Austria, Germany and the United States.
About the theory of dogs selection in particular subspecies which has happened somewhere in East Asia suggest the previous studies. It was impossible to specify the geography of their origin with greater precision.
The researchers analyzed the mitochondrial genome – the genetic material that is passed only through the maternal line, to see how and where over the world spread domestic breeds of dogs. 10 lines, which are closest to a set of genes (haplogroups), were observed in animals on the territory of China to the south of the Yangtze River. This was the greatest genetic diversity. The number of haplogroups in central China has been reduced to seven, while in Europe there remained only four. This proves that the south of China is the “homeland” of dogs.
The time of subspecies occurrence also is identified by scientists (from 5 400 to 16 300 years ago). Apparently, hundreds of tame wolves were their direct ancestors. Furthermore, the scientists note that this period coincides with the population’s shifting from the gathering territory to agriculture. So Chinese gained also the primacy in the taming of our favorite dogs, in addition to honor of the invention of gunpowder, paper, compass, and a fake “Adidas”.