Brussels Griffon (Red/Fawn)

Griffon Bruxellois

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Face-On View

3/4 View

Sideways View

Standing View

Summary

The Brussels Griffon is a small, sturdy toy breed known for its human-like expressions and charming personality. They are intelligent and affectionate, making them great companions, but can be sensitive and require early socialization.

Origin and Purpose

Belgium
Ratting
Companion

Appearance

Dimensions

Gender	Height	Weight
Female	7-10 inches	8-12 pounds
Male	7-10 inches	8-12 pounds

Coat

Attribute	Notes
Color	Red Fawn Black & Tan Black
Type	Wiry Rough
Length	Short to Medium

Care

Attribute	Notes
Shedding	Low
Grooming	Weekly Brushing Professional Grooming (Occasionally)
Drooling	Low

Body

Attribute	Notes
Head	Large Round
Skull	Broad Round
Ears	Semi-pricked High-set Small
Eyes	Large Round Black Prominent
Nose	Black Short Always Black
Muzzle	Very short
Teeth	Level Underbite
Neck	Medium Length
Forequarters	Straight
Fore Legs	Straight
Hindquarters	Muscular
Hind Legs	Straight
Feet	Small Round Cat-like
Tail	High-set Docked May Be Natural (Curled Up)
Gait	Agile Smooth Striding

Temperament

Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Charming
Playful
Can Be Stubborn

Social

Attribute	Notes
Affectionate with Family	High
Good with Children	Good Supervised Interactions
Good with Dogs	Good With Proper Socialization
Good with Cats	Good With Proper Socialization
Openness to Strangers	Reserved
Playfulness Level	Moderate to High
Protective Nature	Low
Adaptability Level	Moderate

Working Roles

Companion

Exercise Needs

Moderate

Health

Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Syringomyelia
Eye Issues
Heat Sensitive
Breathing Problems

Additional Notes

Known for human-like expressions
Requires early socialization
Can be prone to separation anxiety

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