Griffs & Giggles Ranch - The Cortez Family

Shannon C.

Breeder of Brussels Griffons

  • Yucaipa, CA
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Shannon C., the breeder behind Griffs & Giggles Ranch - The Cortez Family located in Yucaipa, CA. At our ranch, we proudly raise high-quality AKC-registered Brussels Griffons focusing on health, temperament, and socialization. Our puppies are lovingly raised in a farm environment and are well socialized with other dogs and farm animals. This early exposure ensures they grow to be confident, friendly, and well-adjusted. If you're looking for a loyal lap dog or a playful new family member, please feel free to reach out.

Q. & A. with Shannon

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Animals have always been a part of my life. Growing up with horses and various dog breeds taught me the value of connection, care, and responsibility. But Brussels Griffons truly spoke to my heart. What began as love for the breed soon became a commitment to preserve and improve it - always with ethics, care, and the well-being of the Griffon at the center of everything I do.

  • What makes your program special?

    My breeding program focuses on quality over quantity, health, temperament, and early socialization. Raised in my home, my Brussels Griffons are loved from day one. Each pairing is carefully planned, and I support every family for life. I breed with purpose, passion, and a deep respect for this incredible breed.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include black, red, and belge. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Shannon

Shannon has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Shannon partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit that secures a spot on the general waitlist. The remaining $1,700 - $4,200 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.

“The price includes AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, and puppy socialization.”

Contract & health guarantee

Shannon may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Shannon offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Shannon directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • AKC registration
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Shannon.

Breeder's location

Meet in Yucaipa, CA

5743 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Palm Springs Airport

5741 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Shannon can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Shannon

  • Shannon has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year

    Shannon was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Shannon’s links

Shannon is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Griffs & Giggles Ranch - The Cortez Family meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Griffs & Giggles Ranch - The Cortez Family reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Brussels Griffons.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Shannon to bring home their puppies.

  • Dean & Megan B.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Awesome experience with Shannon from Griffs & Giggles Ranch from start to finish! From our first call with Shannon and her husband they were warm, friendly and we could feel and hear they loved the breed. Shannon answered all our questions, showed us live video of the dogs playing. She also sent us video's as our day approached to meet our new puppy. We could see the dogs were born into a loving environment with room to roam, explore and exposure to other animals on the ranch. All of these qualities make a difference in the overall health and happiness of the dogs. We traveled from Oregon to California for our little guy we now call Finley. Shannon & her husband met us on time and had us all prepared for our trip back home. Finley had his own travel bag with food, toys, treats, potty pads, shot records and documents. The Cortez's were warm, friendly and welcoming. Finley is a very happy, healthly and well adjusted little guy. We are thankful to the Cortez family for giving Finley a good start in life. We will be forever thankful to them for a wonderful experience. We are blessed to have found such wonderful breeders that truly love there dogs. If you are looking for a Brussel Griffon this is definently the place to go. Thank you, Megan and Dean Ballew

    Samantha S.

    Verified owner · May 2026

      • +4

    Shannon brought so much joy into our lives! From the very beginning, she was incredibly responsive, kind, and so knowledgeable about Brussels Griffons. She patiently answered every question we had and immediately made us feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire process. Within 48 hours, my husband and I were on a plane to pick up our little Munch, and honestly, we knew from our very first FaceTime call with Shannon that this was the right choice. Her warmth, insight, and genuine love for her dogs truly stood out. She has such an amazing personality and made us feel like family from the start🐾🏡 Not only is Shannon extremely knowledgeable and informative, but she is also one of the sweetest and most caring people we’ve ever met. You can tell how deeply she loves and cares for her Brussels Griffons because they are all absolutely perfect, healthy, and so well-loved.💕 We also had the pleasure of meeting Shannon and her husband Anthony, and they both made this such a special experience for us. They went above and beyond , Shannon sent us home with all of Munch’s paperwork, a travel bag full of goodies, and every bit of information we needed to feel prepared and supported. Shannon and Anthony gave us more than just our forever puppy ❤️they gave us an unforgettable memory and brought endless happiness into our lives with our little Brussels boy, Munch.🩵 Five stars truly isn’t enough. Thank you so much, Shannon and Anthony, for your kindness, care, and for giving us so much joy! Xoxo your Boston friends MaRky & Sam

    Lydia T.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

      • +6

    Our hearts can hardly take it! From start to finish the experience was incredible. Lovely family, and so many cute puppies to choose from. We received shot records, a goodie basket with so many thoughtful and useful things, and most of all, the Cortez family overall were just lovely humans. So thankful for their hard work in curating an experience for Griff lovers looking for a puppy.

  • Kyle P.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    Shannon and her husband were absolutely wonderful and helped every step of the way. Shannon kept me updated every day on Oliver right up until pick-up time. You can truly tell that the Bruessels hold a special place in Shannon and her family's hearts. She went above and beyond to make the transition as smooth as possible for both Oliver and us. Thank you, shannon!

    Sonya A.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Our Brussels griffon had passed away and our house was just too quiet. I began searching for a BG puppy and decided to use Good Dog. I found Good Dog to be a wonderful way to connect with reputable breeders and available puppies! I was so fortunate to find Shannon. She was truly amazing to work with and so responsive! It was obvious that she loves the breed and is raising her puppies in such a loving environment. She had such great ideas to make our puppy, Meli comfortable for our trip home. Our puppy is just the sweetest and we couldn't be happier! Thank you, Shannon! We are so grateful for such a positive experience and are just so in love with Meli!

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    Shelly F.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

      • +5

    Shannon and her Husband were basically a dream upon arriving and that’s before we even saw her very own Brussels and then the litter. If you are looking for a safe place to find a fur baby and from a true family home/ranch this is the place. We not only left with Harvey but we also left with a care package of what we needed until we went shopping (which of course we already did). The dogs and puppies are all loved at their home and it shows. You can tell a lot about who you are getting a puppy from by how they interact with their owners. I’ve waited a decade for a Brussels Griffon and our family is now whole.

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