These little dogs are known for their high-spirited ways. They are an extremely fun-loving and lively dog, making them a fabulous choice for first time owners! Additionally, they are very intelligent and thus fairly easy to train as well! One thing to consider in training though, is that they are a sensitive breed and won't respond very well to harsh correctional methods, so lots of positive reinforcement will be needed. In addition to this, they need lots of socialization as puppies in order to develop into well-rounded happy dogs. Because these little guys love 'humans' so much, they can get very sad if left alone for too long. As a result, this can lead to them developing separation anxiety which can lead to destructive behavior, so for this reason they need someone to be with them for most of the day. However, for the right family, they make lovely pets with the potential to provide you with years of joy!

Belgian Griffons were by no surprise, originally bred in Belgium but the origin of the breed remains a mystery to all. Many theories have been developed over how they may have come about over the years. One theory is that the dogs came about during the 15th century, having been depicted in a painting in this era. Another suggests that they first came about in the late 1800s after becoming popular in a dog show based in Brussels. However, one thing that we can all agree with is that they were bred as stable dogs, with their duties including killing vermin and guarding horses. The breed also became very popular with the ladies of this time, who loved them for their cheeky expressions and affectionate ways. Its thought that that breeds ancestors may include Pugs, Belgian Stable Dogs and Affenpinschers, combining the best traits of all three. They arrived in England during the late 1800s and very soon after became a registered breed! Although WW1 and WW2 took their toll on the breed, they were bought back to life by breed enthusiasts who exported the remaining dogs back to their home country.