Brussels Griffon

The Belgian dog with a piercing gaze and unique style. Small but sturdy, he is here to be your best buddy (and a bit of your Insta star).

🏛 History

The Brussels Griffon is a true Belgian heritage. It shares its origins with the Belgian Griffon and the Petit Brabançon, all descended from the Smousje, a small rustic dog from Brussels. But it has received a royal glow-up thanks to the King Charles Spaniel Ruby and the Pug. The result? A dog with an almost human expression and popularity that has crossed borders since 1883.

🐶 Breed Profile

Small, sturdy, and ultra-stylish, the Brussels Griffon has everything to please. With its rough coat and expressive gaze, it never goes unnoticed. It loves to be close to its human and adapts well to apartment living as well as a house with a garden.

🔍 In Brief

• Hypoallergenic: no

• Weight: 3-6 kg

• Height: 23-27 cm

• Life expectancy: 12-15 years

• Activity needs: 1 to 1.5 hours/day

❤️ Personality & Compatibility

• Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

• Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

• Protective: ⭐⭐☆☆☆

• Playful: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

• Vocal (barker): ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

• Obedient: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

• Hunter: ⭐⭐☆☆☆

• Calm: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

• Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

• Independent: ⭐☆☆☆☆

🔥 Compatibility

• Children: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (kind but can be possessive)

• Animals: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (okay with good socialization)

• Strangers: ☆☆☆☆☆ (very wary, team 'I judge from afar')

• Apartment: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (perfect as a city dog)

🏠 Daily Life

The Brussels Griffon is the shadow of its human. It loves to be close, watch everything that happens, and play the diva. Perfect for indoor living, it can also enjoy the outdoors as long as it gets attention and exercise. In short, it wants to be the center of your world.

🛠 Hygiene & Care

• Coat maintenance: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (regular brushing + appointments with the groomer)

• Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐☆☆☆

• Maintenance frequency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (coat + facial folds need to be cleaned often)

💰 Budget

• Purchase price: 1000-1500 €

• Average annual cost  : 800-1200  €