brabancon griffon
Definition
Noun: A small breed of toy dog, originally from Belgium, characterized by a short, smooth coat. It is a variety of the Brussels Griffon breed.
Examples
- The brabancon griffon is known for its expressive, almost human-like face.
- Unlike the rough-coated Brussels Griffon, the brabancon griffon has a sleek and shiny coat.
- She decided to adopt a brabancon griffon because of its affectionate and alert personality.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in the context of dog shows and breed standards to specify the smooth-coated variety.
- The judge evaluated the brabancon griffon against the breed standard for coat texture and head shape.
Variants and Related Words
- Brussels Griffon (noun): The broader breed category to which the Brabancon Griffon belongs. Other varieties include the Griffon Bruxellois (rough-coated, red) and the Petit Brabançon (another name for the smooth-coated variety).
- Griffon (noun): A general term for wire-haired hunting dogs or, in this context, often used as a shortened, informal name for the Brussels Griffon breeds.
Synonyms
- Petit Brabançon: This is an alternative name for the same smooth-coated variety.
- Smooth-coated Brussels Griffon: A descriptive synonym.
Noun
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a variety of Brussels griffon having a short smooth coat
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