Definition of Belgian griffon

1. Noun. Breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle.

Exact synonyms: Brussels Griffon, Griffon
Generic synonyms: Canis Familiaris, Dog, Domestic Dog
Specialized synonyms: Brabancon Griffon

Lexicographical Neighbors of Belgian Griffon

Belgian Congo
Belgian Congo anaemia
Belgian Groenendael
Belgian Laekenois
Belgian Limburg
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdog
Belgian Sheepdogs
Belgian Tervuren
Belgian beef stew
Belgian capital
Belgian chocolates
Belgian endive
Belgian franc
Belgian griffon (current term)
Belgian hare
Belgian sheepdog
Belgian shepherd
Belgian waffle
Belgians
Belgic
Belgique
Belgium
Belgo-
Belgorod
Belgrade
Belgradian
Belgradians
Belgravia

Literary usage of Belgian griffon

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Complete Dog Book by William A. Bruette (1922)
"The Belgian griffon gets his short, turned-up nose from the Toy Spaniel; his light-colored topknot can be attributed to the Yorkshire; ..."

2. My Husband by Irene Castle (1919)
"I slept, or tried to sleep, on the bench in the smoking-room, concealing my small Belgian griffon under my coat. We were held up four times by destroyers ..."

3. Dogdom: Monthly (1920)
"Mrs. HW Kirkland, Glenkirk, East Freedom Pa GRIFFON BRUXELLOIS 21-1-tf FOR SALE—Belgian griffon Bruxellois. Some fine young puppies, sired by Ch. Pierre of ..."

4. The Rough Road by William John Locke (1918)
"Added to all this, Goliath, the miniature Belgian griffon, having probably overeaten himself, had complicated pains inside, and the callous vet. could or ..."

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