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Griffons are a robust little breed, with a spirited nature, full of fun, and extremely affectionate to 'their people'
As in all dogs, (and people too!) whether so called designer 'crossbreds', or purebred dogs, inherited issues can arise. In purebreds, we can isolate many diseases to "pre mating" check the breeding stock for - unlike in 'designers' 'oodles' and crossbreeds, which can and do suffer all kinds of diseases. There's just no registry to record them on, so no way of making statistics.
Responsible Breeders of purebred dogs go to considerable trouble and expense to isolate any possible issues in their breeding stock, and make the best efforts to produce sound, healthy, socialised and friendly puppies.
The list of inherited diseases in all dogs (whether pure or crossbreed) is well over 350 - (in people the list is over 3,000) - for further information Google "inherited diseases in dogs"
For Griffon relevant inherited disorders, Google "inherited diseases in Griffon Bruxellois"
Our little GBC of NSW has this June 2011, donated $1300 to Friends of Lola ~
have a little look at the great work to better our breeds.....
see our Fundraising for Health & Research information and activities