| Talk To A Responsible Breeder | ||
| One of the most reliable source for learning about the Brussels Giffon is a responsible breeder/exhibitor, the professionals of the dog world. The Griffon breeder/exhibitor usually belongs to the American Brussels Griffon Association, AKC parent club for the breed, and/or the National Brussels Griffon Club, a Griffon fanciers club, and/or their local all breed kennel club where they can network with others devoted to canine welfare. They not only offer Griffon information, but life long assistance in understanding this breed should you purchase one of their pups. Their knowledge comes from experience and study as close to this breeder's heart is a sincere, honest, and untiring effort to improve the breed. This breeder knows about correct Griffon type, temperament, soundness, and good health which is used to screen the sire and dame of each litter before mating. The breeder will keep certain puppies for show/breeding; but space, time and money do not permit keeping them all. Those puppies which do not meet rigid show requirements, will be offered as spayed/neutered pets. They possess the same inherited genetic qualities of good health, soundness, and Griffon characteristics as their litter mates. Since a pure breed Brussels Griffon is an investment of your heart as well as your money, the probability of success is greater with a puppy bred by a knowledgeable responsible breeder/exhibitor. | ||
| AKC Breed Standards Video | ||
| The Brussels Griffon Video | ||
| A valuable reference tool for judges, serious fanciers and breeders. Each video offers a point-by-point
analysis of a breed's standard, with examples of dogs standing for examination and gaiting, and side-by-side
comparisons of different specimens. Average run time per tape is about 20 minutes.
Price: $17.95 |
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| Books In Print | ||
| The American Brussels Griffon Association Illustrated Breed Standard Guide
by The American Brussels Griffon Association Illustrated Standard Committee American Brussels Griffon Association Publisher Copyright 2000 A 21 page pictorial booklet prepared under the auspices of the American Brussels Griffon Association (AKC parent club). Using photographs, drawings, and descriptive text, this informative tool helps clarify the American breed standard for the ideal Brussels Griffon. It is a must for the library of not only judges, but breeders, exhibitors, and Brussels Griffon fanciers. Price: $15.00 postage and handling included for USA delivered orders |
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| Brussels Griffon: A Complete and Reliable Handbook
by Seymore Weiss, Seymore L. Weiss TFH Publishing, Inc. Copyright 1997 ISBN 0-7938-0754-9 A 93 page hard cover book with many pictures of both rough and smooth Brussels Griffons, 4 chapters of specific information on Griffons followed by general information on dog care and management. Price: $13.97 |
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| The Brussels Griffon: An Owner's Guide To A Happy Healthy Pet
by Lorene Vickers-Smith Howell Book House Macmillan Publishing Copyright 1999 ISBN 1-58245-013-7 A 158 page hard cover book with many pictures of both rough and smooth Brussels Griffons in the first 79 pages. There are 7 chapters devoted to the Brussels Griffon followed by 7 chapters of basic information on living with and enjoying the companionship of dogs. Price: $9.00 |
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| The Brussels Griffon Primer 2nd Edition
by Richard A Ball, 2nd edition editor Marjorie Simon National Brussels Griffon Club Publisher Copyright 1998 A 120 page soft cover book with pictures of rough and smooth Brussels Griffon and 19 chapters on different aspects of the breed. Price: $24.00 check made out to NBGC available from Peggy Fischer, 2428 Bellefontaine, Houston, TX, 77030-3102 - allow 4-6 weeks delivery |
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| Carole A. White's Griffon Grooming Guide
By Carole A. White National Brussels Griffon Club Publisher Copyright 1985 A guide that covers grooming tools, sectional stripping, staging and rolling coats and more. An invaluable aid for show and pet grooming both the rough and smooth coated Griffons. Price: $6.00 checks made out to NBGC available from Peggy Fischer, 2428 Bellefontaine, Houston, TX, 77030-3102 - allow 4-6 weeks delivery |
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| Hard To Find But Sometimes Available Books | ||
| Griffon Bruxellois, Griffon Belge, Petit Brabançon
By E. Villemot Braun, Revised edition translated to English by Ilda Pucci and Edward Mc Vey Flaminia Editrice Publisher Copyright: 1989 Revised Edition This book contains a breed history, the Continental, English and 1960 AKC standard, and information on the management of the Brussels Griffons. Originally published in French, this English edition features an interesting collection of more than a 100 photographs of English, American and European Griffons from 1894-1989. Price: $25.00 plus $3.00 for air mail (not many copies left) Send check made out to Ilda Pucci, Via Castello di San Gennaro 14, 00045 Genzano, Roma, Italy. For more information E-mail ilgrif@tin.it. |
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| How to Raise and Train a Brussels Griffon
by Seymore N. Weiss TFH Publications, Inc. Copyright: 1969 ISBN 0-87666-258-0 A 63 page soft covered book with many pictures of Griffon of the "50s and " 60s. The first three chapters devoted to the Brussels Griffon and the other chapters on general dog care and management. (Link to amazon.com) |
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| Rare Books | ||
| Toy Dogs How to Breed and Rear Them: Being The Life Of A Griffon Bruxellois
by Muriel Handley Spicer Adam and Charles Black Publishers Copyright 1902 138 pages of text on the breeding and raising of the Brussels Griffon written by one of the early English breed experts, Muriel Handley Spicer. In the preface Mrs. Spicer offers the book as "... a short account of the life of a little dog, and the ailments which, alas! are the heritage of every puppy that is ever born, of whatever breed." The book contains photographs of several Griffons of the time. |
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| The Cult of the Griffon Bruxellois
by Mabel Parker-Rhodes Idle, Bradford, Watmoughs Limited Publishers Copyright: 1926 English breed expert, Mrs. Parker-Rhodes, wrote a reference book with simple non-technical advice on breeding and rearing the Brussels Griffon for a growing number of novice fanciers attracted to the breed. Besides down to earth guidance, it contained photographs of English Griffons of the day. |
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| The Cult of the Griffon Bruxellois Second Edition
by Mabel Parker-Rhodes Idle, Bradford, Watmoughs Limited Publishers Copyright: 1931 Five years after the initial publication, a second edition was published with pictures of younger English Griffons, and the addition of an American section written by Iris de la Torre Bueno, secretary of the Brussels Griffon Club of America. Griffon Bruxellois by Marjorie Cousens W. & G. Foyle Ltd. Publishers Copyright: 1960 Marjorie Cousins wrote a book for the novice breeder and owner, but added valuable historical data on the development of the breed in England. As many American Griffons trace their pedigrees to English dogs, it is a reference for the serious fancier It contains pictures, and an elaboration of the English Griffon standard of the day. |
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