Also known as The Griffon Bruxellois, is cute breed of toy dog named after their city of origin – Brussels, Belgium. They are known to be extremely intelligent and easy to train.
Origin
They decided to breed their Griffons with imported toy dogs, Pug and King Charles Spaniel.
These breeds brought about the current breed type, alongside the short black coat markings, trademark of today’s Brussels Griffon.
Description
These small pooches grow up to 8 inches and weight around 11 pounds, both male and female. Though small, they are quite strong and frisky, intelligent and nimble. They come in black, red, beige, blue, brown, and black & tan combo.
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As for their temperament, the Griffon Bruxellois is known to be very loyal, to have a huge heart and a strong desire to be with his master, however, they do express a huge sense of self and are almost never shy.
Pros
- easy to train
- intelligent
- great watchdog
- loyal
- adaptable
- cat/dog friendly
Cons
- need to be socialized when young
Should I adopt/buy a Brussels Griffon?
If you are looking for a small but feisty, smart and easy to train watchdog that is also good with the little ones, the Brussels Griffon might be the right breed for you.