AKC Breed Group: Toys
Other Registries: ANKC (Toys); CKC (Toys); FCI (Companion and Toy); KC (Toy); UKC (Companion)
Weight: 8-10 lbs
Height: 7-8 inches
Color: Red, Beige (Mixed Reddish Brown and Black), Black and Tan, or Black
Origin: Belgium
Brussels Griffon Overview
Named for their city of origin, Brussels in Belguim, the Brussels Griffon may refer to three different breeds, the Griffon Bruxellois, the Griffon Belge and the Petit Brabançon.
Brussels Griffon Characteristics
This dog breed has an almost human-like expression. The Brussels Griffon makes an awesome and cheerful companion dog. The dog is good with other pets, including cats and smaller animals, but does best with older, considerate children. This dog breed is both sensitive and curious, but demanding. It exudes love and is extremely affectionate towards its owners. This dog breed loves to bark, making them good alarm dogs. The breed is intelligent and should be trained from an early age.
Brussels Griffon Temperament
Cheerful and friendly, but sometimes moody, the Brussels Griffon breed can be a little finicky. As with many smaller breeds, the Brussels Griffon can be a challenge to housebreak, but with persistence and consistency, they do learn. The breed tends to be willful and highly-strung so gentle, but firm handling works best.
Brussels Griffon Care
The coat of this dog breed requires a fair amount of maintenance. Daily brushing to keep the coat shiny and clean, and prevent any matting and tangling is necessary. The beard around the mouth area should be cleaned regularly to prevent caking. The Brussels Griffon sheds little hair.
Brussels Griffon Coat
There are two coat varieties for the breed: rough and smooth. The hair of the rough-coated is harsh, dense and wiry. The smooth-coated Brussels Griffon is the quite the opposite – glossy, straight and short.
Brussels Griffon Training
This dog breed tends to lose interest fairly quickly and requires consistency and variation in training, and a bit of fun will go a long way. Obedience classes are recommended, but not essential.
Brussels Griffon Activity
Although a lively and hyperactive breed, the Brussels Griffon does not require much exercise in addition to their normal activities.
Brussels Griffon Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU6GUqRqbtI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Learn more:
Brussels Griffon Dog Breed: Awesome Belgian Companion
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