Photo courtesy of
Kaye Parker |
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| Breed: Brussels Griffon |
| Also Called: Griffon Belge, Griffon Bruxellois, Belgian Griffon, Petit Brabancon, Small Brabant Griffon |
| Height: The Brussels Griffon is about 7-8 inches tall. |
| Weight: The Brussels Griffon weighs between 8-10 lbs. |
| Colors: The Brussels Griffon can be red, black and tan, or belge (which is a reddish brown and black mixed). |
| General Appearance: The Brussels Griffon is a toy dog, intelligent, alert, sturdy, with a thickset, short body, a smart carriage and set-up, attracting attention by an almost human expression. There are two distinct types of coat: rough or smooth. Except for coat, there is no difference between the two. |
| Temperment: The Brussels Griffon is intelligent, alert and sensitive. Full of self-importance. |
| Care: The Brussels Griffon's smooth coat needs brushing 2-3 times a week. The rough coat needs to be hand stripped by a professional groomer. |
| Health Concerns: NULL |
| Training: NULL |
| Activity: The Brussels Griffon can obtain exercise indoors, but will enjoy daily walks. |
| Life Span: The Brussels Griffon lives an average life of 8-10 years. |
| Litter Size: The Brussels Griffon has an average litter of 1-3 puppies. |
| Country of Origin: The Brussels Griffon originated in Belgium. |
| Brief History: The Brussels Griffon is a very old breed, being documented as far back as the 15th century in a painting by Jan Van Eyck, ""The Marriage of Giovanni Arnolfini."" Developed in Belgium, it is thought that the breed's ancestors were German rat dogs. Initially used as stable ""ratters,"" the Brussels Griffon became popular as guardians of the horse-drawn cabs. It is thought that the original Brussels Griffon was crossed with the Pug, the Affenpinscher and English Miniature Spaniel in the early 19th century to produce the breed as we know it today. |
| Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 9), KC (GB), UKC |
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