Griffon Bruxellois

Origin

Belgium

Attractive to:

Most people. The Griffon is a big character in a compact size – and with two coat types, appeals to many tastes.

Not the best for:

Those who aren't keen on the squished-face look or have welfare concerns for brachy breeds.

Aliases:

Brussels Griffon

Cross between:

None

Size:

Tiny-Small
Similar size and weight to your average cat.

Exercise Needs:

Low (Under 30 minutes)
A walk and a good sniff can be like reading a novel while doing a marathon for a little dog.

Coat:

variable (spikey, smooth)

Shedding:

Moderate shedding
All canines drop some hair, think of it as dog glitter!

Life expectancy:

12 years

Good first dog?:

Yes