  Brussels Griffon
adult Brussels Griffon
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| group: toy |
height: 7-8"
/ 17.78-20.32 cm |
| types: |
weight: 6-12
lbs / 2.72-5.44 kg |
| colors: |
red,
red and blackish brown, black and tan, solid black |
| physical traits: |
sturdy |
| hair type: |
smooth (straight, short
and glossy) and rough (long, wiry and dense), |
personality/
temperament: |
intelligent, affectionate,
inquisitive, impertinent, bright, cheerful, lively, good-natured,
alert, self-important, sensitive, amusing, saucy, willful,
obedient, needy |
maintenance/
special needs:
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groom rough haired regularly,
likes attention, requires training or will yap and bully,
protect from cold, sheds, protect from heat |
| nickname: |
Griffon Bruxellois |
| origination: |
Belgium, possibly cross
of German Affenpinscher, Belgian Griffon, Pug, Yorkshire
Terrier, King Charles Spaniel, English Toy Spaniel and Dutch
Smoushond |
| bred for: |
hunt vermin |
| identifying traits: |
the only toy with a terrier
coat |
| ideal for: |
house dog, companionship,
city or country life, other pets |
| good with kids? |
no, not young children |
| life expectancy: |
12-14 yrs |
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| kennel clubs: |
akc,
saku, ankc, uk-(Griffon Bruxellois), fci-(small Belgian dogs
group), nzkc-('Griffon Bruxellois' - toy dog group), ukc-(companion
dog group), ckc |
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