Broodle Griffon

The Broodle Griffon has a mixed history inherited from the parent breeds. Some Broodle Griffons will look more like the Brussels Griffon while others will lean towards their Poodle heritage. To get an idea of the new hybrid's inherited history, here is a quick view of the parent’s past. The Poodle was  bred for hunting waterfowl. Most historians agree that they originated in Germany, and were further developed in France. The smaller breeds of Poodle came from breeding small Poodles to each other; it was not achieved by breeding Poodles to smaller dog breeds. The larger standard Poodle was used for duck hunting; the mid-sized Miniature Poodle appeared in the 1400s to sniff out truffles in the woods, while the tiny Toy Poodle was to serve as a companion to the nobility and wealthy business owners. Gypsies and travelling performers used Poodles in a circus. The Kennel Club in England registered the Poodle in 1874; the American Kennel Club registered their first Poodles in 1886. By the mid-1950s the Poodle had become the most popular breed in the country which it held this position for more than 20 years. The Brussels Griffon was originally used to hunt and kill vermin in the stables within the cities. It was created from several breeds including the Pug, English Toy Spaniel, and the Affenpinscher. They have an almost human face combined with a small size, which made it a popular house pet for both noblemen and workers. By 1883, Belgian breeders created a standard for the breed. Marie Henriette, who was the Belgian Queen, fell in love with the little dog and began breeding them and promoted them to Europe and abroad. The smart, cocky little dog found its way to America in 1898, and a year later the first Brussels Griffons registered with the American Kennel Club. The number of these adorable small dogs declined during the first and second World Wars due to hardships – it was a luxury few could afford. By the end of the second World War, the Brussels Griffons were almost extinct in Belgium, but they hung on in England thanks to English Breeders efforts. They have remained a rare breed although they did become popular in the late 1950s and again in 1990s after a movie called ‘As Good As It Gets’ with Jack Nicolson who was upstaged by a Brussels Griffon. So, the Broodle Griffon has a lot of interesting history behind it, as well as a vibrant personality and a pleasing nature which is sure to make it a favorite among family members.