Brussels Griffon

Ease of Training
Shedding
Watchdog
Guard Dog
Popularity
Size

History

• He originated from breeding the Affenpinscher to the Belgian street dog in Brussels, Belgium

Personality and Behavior

• He likes to cuddle and be with his master
• He will follow you around everywhere
• He tends to bond more closely with one person in the home
• He can't be left alone for to long or live outdoors
• He gets along well with other household pets and dogs
• He doesn't always get along with other dogs because he tries to dominate them even if they're five times his size
• He carries himself with an air of self-importance
• He's emotionally sensitive
• He active indoors

Training

• He's not easy to train. You will need patience as he is slower than most to learn obedience commands.

Shedding

• He sheds virtually no hair. You'll be hard-pressed to find a hair in your home! (Good for clean-freaks.)

Grooming / Maintenance

• Option 1: Clip his coat short every few months and then it only needs to be brushed occasionally.
• Option 2: Strip his medium-length coat (pluck out the dead hairs) every 6 months and brush it occasionally.

Other varieties

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