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Griffon Bruxellois

Group:

Size:

Coat length:

Grooming:

Coat sheds?

Home size:

Garden size

Lifespan

Exercise

Toy

Small

Medium

More than once a week

Yes

Flat, Small or Large House

Small

Over 12 Years

Up to 30 minutes per day

Griffon Bruxellois

The Griffon Bruxellois may have been nicknamed "monkey-face" and "street urchin", but he makes a delightful companion.

This little dog's cute face is said to be reminiscent of the Ewok from the Star Wars film with their rounded head, bulging eyes, short nose, beard and shaggy eyebrows. They come in two coat types, smooth and rough. Smooth coats are short and glossy and rough coats are dense and wiry.

They hail from Belgium. Their ancestors were vermin catchers but the Griffon Bruxellois was more popular as a pet.

Intelligent, happy, lively, curious and good at learning tricks, the Griffon Bruxellois is fearless,fun and, unlike some small dogs, not yappy. They make a good companion for people and get on well with animals such as dogs and cats. They are an active little dog indoors but enjoy a walk outdoors too.

The smooth coats are easy to maintain, the rough coats need stripping. They can be prone to eye and respiratory problems and are sensitive to the heat.

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