griffon
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- noun
- /ˈɡrɪfən/
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grifón
- Many families choose a griffon because of its friendly nature and suitability as a companion dog.
- Brussels griffon
- pointing griffon
Probably my kind of dog, which is a petite Bassett Griffon Von Dion.
- Probably my kind of dog, which is a petite Bassett Griffon Von Dion.
- And at the time you had alpacas and a Brussels griffon, this ridiculous little dogs, little gremlins.
Examples
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Probably my kind of dog, which is a petite Bassett Griffon Von Dion.
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And at the time you had alpacas and a Brussels griffon, this ridiculous little dogs, little gremlins.
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After years with GSPs, I now have a Korthals Griffon and have found the griff to be extremely thorough in scenting both air and ground.
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Here we have the Grand Besee Griffon Vondillon and the Petite Besee Griffon Vondillon.
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The Brussels griffon is known for its distinctive wiry coat and charming personality.
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During the dog show, the griffon captured everyone's attention with its playful demeanor.
Synonyms
A very small, strong dog from Belgium with a rough coat and a short bearded face
A very small, strong dog from Belgium with rough hair and a short bearded snout
A medium-sized hunting dog that points to birds, with rough outer fur and a soft undercoat
A small dog with a short smooth coat and an alert face
Compounds
A very small, strong dog from Belgium with a rough coat and a short bearded face
A medium-sized hunting dog that points to birds, with rough outer fur and a soft undercoat
Surface Forms
Etymology
Griffon for the small, wiry dog comes from French and may be linked to an old word for 'rough' or 'scruffy', so a helpful way to remember it is to picture the dog's rough coat like the feathers of the mythical griffin. That's why griffon names a dog with a wiry, rough coat.