Descending from the Belgium street dog and the German Affenpinscher in the 17th century, these wiry-haired stable dogs were used for catching rodents.
Belgium coachman was fond of these little helpers and would often take them along for the ride, as the loud little fearless dogs were great at guarding the cabs.
In the 19th century, they were crossbred with the pug to create the smooth-coated Griffon and began to rise in popularity, eventually making their way to England and eventually the U.S. Today, they remain a relatively uncommon breed.
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