Brussels Griffon

Are you looking for an agile and dependable pet? Brussels Griffon is considered as one of the most faithful companion, with lots of enthusiastic energy and sentient intelligence! If you want some fun, this breed will surely make you laugh as its presence is entertaining and comical! It loves to snuggle up on the lap of its owner!

This dog is manipulative as it is independent! It needs assertive owners so it could be easily managed and must be intelligent and sensitive whenever necessary! Brussels Griffon loves to be with children who are gentle and older as it is considerate. This dog wouldn’t want to be with children who have high levels of energy as it can get easily smothered because of its smallness.

This dog may sometimes have some nervous streak depending on the training it received as a young puppy. More often, this puppy finds it easy to get along with other younger pets. It can also defend itself in front of dogs that are overly aggressive. This dog is naturally obedient and happy creature but it can feel bad when teased. This dog is better off when it is under the care of an owner who has some experience in owning dogs.

The Brussels griffon may be very possessive and would want to have some respect on its privacy when it comes to its belongings, territory, and food. Trainers have to be confident, and show the dog he knows what he is doing. This dog can find it difficult to adjust and feel at home in a new environment.

Brussels Griffon grows as much as 8 to 12 in height and can gain as much as 8 to 12 pounds. This breed has two types; one is a dog which wears its coat rough, and the other wears its coat smooth.

The Brussels Griffon wearing its coat rough coated is harsh and wiry to the feel and looks, while the Brussels Griffon wearing a smooth coated coat wears it close fitting. The coloring of its coat varies, it can be tan, black, or red and some have a combination of white markings. Its eyes are protruding; unfortunately, it can easily get infections. This breed is naturally obedient and carries with it an inquisitive expression.

Sprucing Up A Brussels Griffon

Brussels Griffon wearing its coat rough needs higher grooming requirement, it needs regular brushing daily, as compared to a smooth coated variety. Its bottom has to be trimmed whenever necessary to avoid infectious diseases. The smooth coated Brussels Griffon needs lesser brushing requirements compared to its wiry counterpart.

Health, Lineage And Lifespan

Brussels Griffon lifespan is around twelve (12) to fifteen (15) years. The breed has peculiar health issues according to its make up, such as cataracts, heart problems, Legg Perthes, and luxating patella. The parents of a Brussels Griffon puppy have CERF and OFA certificates.

The ancestors of Brussels Griffon hails form Belgium. The breed is a natural hunter inside the stables of vermins. By the year 1880, this breed was introduced in the United States and England. This breed is known and registered with the AKC by 1910.

Quick Facts

Alias:	Griffon Belge, Griffon Bruxellois, Belgian Griffon	Size:	Small
Training:	Low/Medium	Grooming:	Low (smooth) High (rough)
Shedding:	Low	Exercise:	Daily walk
Energy:	Low	Protection:	Will bark