Brussels Griffon Dog Names

The Brussels Griffon is a small breed of dog with plenty of character. Originally from Belgium, this breed was first recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910. This breed is perky, curious, alert and loyal.  They are noted as being part of the toy group and they are a very unique breed.  They are very spunky in nature and often try to boss around other animals, including larger dogs.  They are of superior intelligence so it’s really important that you keep your dog active both mentally and physically, and with this in mind, it’s no wonder that the Brussels Griffon makes an excellent show dog. 

Newton, the Brussels Griffon won the Best in Show at the National Dog Show in November, 2017.  Sources suggest that the show has become a Thanksgiving Day Tradition over the last 16 years.  Taking place in Philadelphia, PA, a total of 2,000 dogs participated, but it was Newton who won the hearts of the judges in the end.  At the young age of just 3 and a half years old (at the time of the show), this was actually Newton’s 22^nd win.  His handler, Susan DePew commented on how happy Newton is all of the time and said that they would be celebrating later with a little ice cream treat. 

Brussels Griffon are best known for their human-like expressions.  Their intelligence and their ancestral links to the terrier mean that they train easily and often pick up clever tricks.  Newton first won the toy group trophy, and then went on to become overall winner.  He was said to be the best of the best, of his breed standard.  The ribbon he received was much larger and heavier than he is. This won’t be the last we hear of this adorable, champion pooch! 

A Brussels Griffon named Verdell appears in the 1997 movie, As Good as it Gets, with actor, Jack Nicholson.  It’s a story about a novelist with obsessive compulsive disorder and looks at how he struggles to form relationships.  He becomes attached to his neighbor’s Brussels Griffon dog, Verdell, who he cares for when his owner is hospitalized due to a brutal attack.  The relationship he forms with the dog and his neighbor, help him in his personal life in which he is involved in a complicated relationship with a lady called Carol. In reality and in film, this breed has plenty of love and character, making them very loyal companions.