Brussels Griffon

Description :

The distinctive feature of a Griffon is its pug like face. The nose is quite short and turned up, diminishing the muzzle almost entirely. Large, prominent eyes are another pug-like feature as is the undershot jaw. The head should be large, round and have a domed forehead. If cropped, the ears are pricked but if natural, the ears are semi-erect. It should be noted that ear cropping is not carried out in Great Britain. The ears should be small and high set. Wide set eyes should be dark in colour and have black rims and long lashes. The nose is also of black pigmentation, as are the lips. Being undershot, the jaw causes the lower incisors to cover the upper incisors. It is a large jaw and the lower half is broad. Neither the tongue nor teeth should show, as the lips should form a clean, close finish. Thick set and short, the body begins with a broad, deep brisket and should have a level back. The neck is of a medium length and is arched. Straight boned and of medium length, the legs are moderately widely set and muscular with short pasterns. In the hind leg, the hocks are let down and do not turn in or out. Round and compact, the feet should have black pads and nails. If docked, the tail is docked short and should be high set emerging at right angles from the topline. If undocked, the same and of moderate length, curving gently over the back in movement.