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Brussels Griffon

brussels griffon dog
 brussels griffon dog
adult Brussels Griffon
    height of a brussels griffon
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:

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  
kennel clubs: akc, saku, ankc, uk-(Griffon Bruxellois), fci-(small Belgian dogs group), nzkc-('Griffon Bruxellois' - toy dog group), ukc-(companion dog group), ckc
rescues:    
brussels griffon dog
 
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