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Boulet Griffon
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Sporting dog Height: males 21-23 in., females 19-21 in. Weight: 44-55 lbs. Life span: n/a Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may chase small animals What is the origin of the Boulet? Also known as the Boulet, Soft-coated Griffon, it was developed in 1872 […]