in Awww 15 Interesting Facts About Brussels Griffons by Judy Powell April 9, 2024, 10:13 am 2shares Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest 4 Descending from the Belgium street dog and the German Affenpinscher in the 17th century, these wiry-haired stable dogs were used for catching rodents. Judy Powell 5 Belgium coachman was fond of these little helpers and would often take them along for the ride, as the loud little fearless dogs were great at guarding the cabs. Judy Powell 6 In the 19th century, they were crossbred with the pug to create the smooth-coated Griffon and began to rise in popularity, eventually making their way to England and eventually the U.S. Today, they remain a relatively uncommon breed. Judy Powell Page 2 of 5Previous 12345Next2shares Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest See more Previous article 15 Cool Facts About Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs Next article 15 Amazing Facts About Norwegian Elkhounds You Probably Never Knew Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.