Then unto him all monstrous beasts resorted Bred of two kindes, as Griffons, Minotaures, Crocodiles, Dragons, Beavers, and Centaures: With those himselfe he strengthned mightelie, 1125

Old men of to-day who remember these little "red tarriers" tell us that they were the originals of the present-day Brussels Griffons, and to the sporting propensities of the aforesaid miners is attributed the gameness which is such a characteristic of their latter-day representatives.

The first authentic importations of Brussels Griffons into this country were made by Mrs. Kingscote, Miss Adela Gordon, Mrs. Frank Pearce, and Fletcher, who at that time (circa 1894) kept a dog-shop in Regent Street.

Griffons soon made their appearance at shows and won many admirers, though it must be admitted that their progress up the ladder of popularity was not so rapid as might have been expected.

Griffons are hardy little dogs, though, like most others, they are more susceptible to damp than to cold.

It must be admitted that Griffons are not the easiest of dogs to rear, particularly at weaning time.

At ten weeks old the milk at tea-time may be discontinued and the other meals increased accordingly, and very little further trouble need be feared, for Griffons very rarely suffer from teething troubles.

Brussels Griffons are divided into three groups, according to their appearance, and representatives of each group may be, and sometimes are, found in one and the same litter.

Secondly come the Griffons of any other colour, or, as they are termed in Brussels, Griffons Belges.

Secondly come the Griffons of any other colour, or, as they are termed in Brussels, Griffons Belges.

These are very often Griffons of the usual colour, with a mismark of white or black, or occasionally they may be grey or fawn.

The third group of Brussels Griffons is that termed "smooth," or, in Brussels, Griffons Brabancons.

The third group of Brussels Griffons is that termed "smooth," or, in Brussels, Griffons Brabancons.

As is well known, smooth Griffons are most useful for breeding rough ones with the desired hard red coat, and many well-known show dogs with rough coats have been bred from smooth ones: for example, Sparklets, Ch.

This and many other facts in connection with breeding Griffons will be learnt from experience, always the best teacher.

COLOURIn the Griffons Bruxellois, red; in the Griffons Belges, preferably black and tan, but also grey or fawn; in the Petit Brabancon, red or black and tan.

COLOURIn the Griffons Bruxellois, red; in the Griffons Belges, preferably black and tan, but also grey or fawn; in the Petit Brabancon, red or black and tan.

Griffon du Bellay, Ex-Clerk of the Navy; Out of employment.

When we now name Mr. Griffon, we conceive ourselves to be fulfilling a duty, which his present sentiments impose on us.

GRIFFON DUBELLAY.

Le poeme des griffons.

Le poeme des griffons.

Le poeme des griffons.

Le poeme des griffons.

Cette salle à manger de titans est si haute, Qu'en égarant, de poutre en poutre, son regard Aux étages confus de ce plafond hagard, On est presque étonné de n'y pas voir d'étoiles. L'araignée est géante en ces hideuses toiles Flottant, là-haut, parmi les madriers profonds Que mordent aux deux bouts les gueules des griffons.