What a face! The Brussels Griffon has an expressive, adorable face that’s hard to forgot. Sweet and smart, this breed is closely related to the German Affenpinscher and was used to drive out critters from the stables in the 1800s.
They’re not your typical lapdog. The Brussels Griffon requires regular exercise, otheriwse he’ll become bored and disruptive. If he gets his daily walk, however, this spunky, sweet dog is the perfect pet.All dogs have their own personality and unique training, causing them to differ slightly from these breed stats. Please let us know if we made an error in the stats.
The Brussels Griffon does fine in apartments. They don't need lots of space, so they should adapt well to apartment living.
Brussels Griffons do well when left alone for longer periods. They don't tend to have separation anxiety. Just don't leave them neglected.
Brussels Griffons can do fine with kids. They need some monitoring and training so they react well to unpredictable behavior.
Although Brussels Griffons can take a bit to warm up, they are mostly friendly with strangers.
Although Brussels Griffons will mostly get along with other dogs, they may have some issues that socialization can help.
Brussels Griffons are known to bark quite often. That can be irritating, and they may need training to limit it.
Brussels Griffons shed a medium amount. They have seasonal shedding, but they aren't terrible to clean up after.
Brussels Griffons need a medium amount of coat care. Brushing and bathing will usually be enough.
The Brussels Griffon has a good amount of energy and needs walks and play to stay happy.
Although Brussels Griffons can be a challenge to train, they can learn with dedicated work or some professional help.
If you live in a cold climate, Brussels Griffons will do extremely well and may even enjoy being outside in chilly weather.
Brussels Griffons do well in hot climates and can stay out longer without overheating.
