| Breed
Group:
Toy |
| Weight:
8-10 lbs |
| Height:
7-8 inches |
| Color(s):
red, belge (mixed reddish brown and black), black and tan, or black |
| Coat:
There
are two coat varieties for the Brussels Griffon. The first coat being
rough-coated which consists of harsh, dense, and wiry hair. The second
variety is the smooth-coated, which is the opposite being glossy,
straight and short. |
| Overview:
Sporting
a sort of human like expression, this cheerful fellow is a good
companion dog. The Brussels Griffon is good with other pets, including
cats and smaller animals, but do best with older children. Sensitive
and curious, this is a demanding dog but gives great deals of love and
affection to his owner. |
| Character:
The
Brussels Griffon is a barker and definitely enjoys doing so. They make
good alarm dogs. Intelligent and picky, this breed would do best with
obedience classes during early stages of life to ensure a well-rounded
and polite dog. |
| Temperament:
Cheerful,
friendly, and sometimes moody, this breed can be fairly picky. As with
many smaller breeds, the Brussels Griffon can be difficult to
housebreak but with consistency, will do just fine. Being that this is
a willful and high-strung breed, a gentle but firm handler would work
best with training. |
| Care:
Shedding
very little, this breed does need a lot of maintenance on the coat.
Daily brushing should keep the coat shiny, clean, and prevent any
matting or tangles. The beard around the mouth area should be cleaned
regularly to prevent and caking. |
| Training:
You
must be consistent with this breed, as they tend to lose interest
fairly quickly. Obedience classes are recommended, but not required.
Make the training fun and you will be sure to keep this dog's attention. |
| Activity:
A
lively and hyperactive breed, they still do not require much activity.
The Brussels Griffon gets most of his exercise in the home. This dog
does enjoy short walks and will do just fine without a yard. |
