- Breed name: Brussels Griffon
- FCI Classification: Group 9- Accompanying and Leisure Dogs, Section 3
- Origin: Belgium
- Size: Small dog
- Average life expectancy: 10-15 years
Brussels Griffon is a dog breed that originated in Belgium. Outside his native Belgium, he is a rare breed. It is a great choice for families with children. Extremely attached to his human family, he has a specific bark that he likes to use often.
ORIGIN
Brussels Griffon belongs to the dogs for company and entertainment. It comes from the small wire-coated dog “Smousje”, which has existed for many centuries on the territory of Brussels. Brussels Griffon was quite popular among the richer strata of society, and it was considered a status symbol of that time. It’s not a common breed nowadays, but it is still popular in its native Belgium.
APPEARANCE
It is a dog of small stature, but muscular and proportionate. It has short and smooth coat, rough to the touch. Allowed colours are all shades of red or black with tan. The average weight of this dog is between 3.5 and 6 kg, and the average height is between 18 and 20 cm. However, females of this breed are smaller and lighter than males.
CHARACTER
Brussels Griffon is lively and cheerful in nature. Extremely affectionate and gentle towards its owner as well as the human family. Although small, he is considered a good guard, he is wary of strangers and will always warn his owner of the danger by constantly barking. It is not aggressive, and it’s a good choice for families with children. It is valid for the intelligent race and not difficult for training. It is recommended to use training with the help of positive methods because this dog doesn’t react well to roughness of any kind.
HEALTH AND CARE
This dog adapts well to life in the apartment. He doesn’t need a lot of space and can be very active indoors, and due to his small size, even the smallest apartment will not be a problem for him. His coat is not demanding for care, actually it’s enough to brush it once a week to remove dead layers of coat. They are considered a generally healthy breed, but are sensitive to heat, so they should not be taken outside during the hottest parts of the day. Also, special attention should be paid to the hygiene of the ears and eyes of this dog in order to prevent possible infections.
Statistics
- Energy level: High level
- Playfulness level: High level
- Attitude towards other dogs: Friendly
- Relationship to other pets: Friendly
- Attitude towards strangers: Distrustful
- Ease of training: Easy to train
- Protection: Medium level of protection
- Maintenance required: Easy to maintain
- Heat tolerance: Low tolerance