Brussels Griffon

Other Names: Griffon Bruxellois, Griffon Belge, Belgian Griffon,

Petit Brabancon

Country of Origin: Belgium

Lifespan: 12-14 Years

Male Height: 7-8 Inches

Male Weight: 8-10 Pounds

Female Height: 7-8 Inches

Female Weight: 8-10 Pounds

American Kennel Club Classification : Toy Group
Canadian Kennel Club Classification : Toys
Kennel Club (Great Britain) Classification : Toy

The Brussels Griffon or Belgian Griffon is a small dog with a square body, sturdy build and fairly deep chest. This Belgian toy dog breed has a large domed head with an undershot jaw and a very short muzzle. The tail is carried high and where permitted it is customarily docked to about one-third of its length. The ears are semi-erect and can be cropped or left un-cropped. The legs are straight with short and round “cats” feet. There are two varieties of coat – the Rough coat and the Smooth coat. The Smooth-coated Griffon has a smooth, sleek and short coat like a Boston Terrier and is called the Petit Brabacon. The Rough-coated Griffon has a harsh, wiry and dense outer coat with an undercoat that ranges from soft to almost as harsh as the outer coat. The head is fringed with longer wiry hair around the eyes, nose, cheeks and chin. Colors for both varieties can be reddish brown, black and reddish brown, black and tan, and pure black.