Brussels Griffon Breed Description
Toy Group
The Griffon is a sturdy toy dog of square proportions with a domed head, undershot jaw, very short nose and lustrous eyes. The head is large in comparison to the body. The Brussels Griffon’s pout gives him an almost human expression.
Recognized Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, ANKC, NKC, APRI, ACR
Country of Origin: Belgium
Life Range: 12 to 15 years
Height Range: 7” to 8”
Weight Range: 6 to 12 lbs.
Colors: Red, mixture of red-brown & black, black & tan, and solid black.
Trainability: The Griffon is an intelligent cheerful dog with a terrier-like disposition. This breed has lots of personality and they make fine companion dogs. Griffons are unusually sensitive and quite demanding.
With Children: Griffons do best with older, considerate children.
Other Pets: This breed is good with other dogs and cats.
Climate: Brussels Griffons can be sensitive to the cold.
Indoor / Outdoor: Griffons are good apartment dogs and will do fine without a yard.
Exercise Required: These little dogs are very active indoors and owners do not usually need to exercise them.
Grooming Required: The coat of the Rough requires a lot of attention, however the coat of pet dogs may be clipped. The Griffon sheds little to no hair.