El Brussels Griffon It is an intelligent, cheerful and dynamic breed, with a funny appearance and small size. Although it is currently more popular in countries such as Great Britain, during the XNUMXth century it was very common throughout Europe, especially in Belgium, where it served the dual role of rodent hunter and companion animal. Very striking thanks to its long and abundant coat, it is an intrepid dog with a strong character.
Its height is estimated between 20 and 25 cm, and its approximate weight is From 3 to 5 kg. Despite its small size, it is a dog with powerful muscles, a short back and a strong chest. On the other hand, their fur is dense and smooth, and can have different shades: red, black, gray, brown ... Their long mustaches and beard are probably their most striking physical characteristic.
As for his character, the Brussels Griffon es affectionate, cheerful and perfect for living with children. However, as with other breeds, it must be socialized from a young age to avoid behavioral problems with other animals. In addition, he is usually somewhat temperamental, so we have to make sure we educate him in a way that he respects us and follows our orders.
Es lively and energetic, is always alert to any danger. This makes him distrustful of strangers, although he is also brave and self-confident. It is very intelligent and agile, as well as active, making it ideal for practicing dog sports such as Agility.
Among the care that this breed needs we can highlight the frequent brushing. We must detangle his hair, thick and abundant, at least twice a week, paying special attention to his beard and mustaches. It is also essential to cut it every so often.
Daily walks are also essential for this breed, as it needs to control its excess energy. But we have to prevent him from exercising too much during the warmer hours, as this dog is prone to heat stroke. That is why it is also important that you always have fresh water at your disposal.