Brussels Griffon
Also called Belgian Griffon, Griffon Belge, Griffon Bruxellois and Petit Brabançon
- Apartment friendly
- Barks a lot
The Brussels Griffon is a small, playful breed that is known for its intelligence, comical expression, and affectionate nature. This breed is native to Belgium, where it was originally kept as a companion and lapdog.
- Weight
- 9–11 lb (4–5 kg)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 30 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Wire
- Origin
- Brussels, Belgium (19th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: OK with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Moderately active
- Apartment living: Great in an apartment
- Barking: Barks often
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Regular brushing
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Alert
Intelligent
Self-important
Sensitive
Watchful
Coat colours
Belge (black and reddish-brown mix), black, black and tan and red
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Brussels Griffon
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Breeds of a similar size
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Sources
- Official Standard for the Brussels Griffon (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Brussels Griffon Dog Breed Information (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Brussels Griffon (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Brussels Griffon - Complete Breed Guide (opens in a new tab)
- Brussels Griffon Dog Breed - Temperament, Personality and Characteristics Traits (Hill's Pet) (opens in a new tab)
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