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15 Facts You Should Know About Brussels Griffons

Published: by Annette Bondar · This post may contain affiliate links

Brussels Griffons are funny dogs that can easily become your best friends. But anyway, there are some things that you definitely should know about these dogs before you adopt one. Here are 15 facts that can even surprise you.

#1 Griffs are royal dogs in Belgium

A Brussels Griffon inside a barrel
Brussels Griffons were used to hunt rats. But one day Belgian Queen saw the dog of this breed and really liked him. So, that dog got an elite status and forgot about the rats.

#2 But today this breed is still uncommon

A Brussels Griffon lying on the floor
That is why some people sometimes confuse them with other breeds.

#3 They look a bit strange and funny at the same time

A Brussels Griffon standing on the grass
That is why small children can be afraid of them.

#4 These are great dogs for a small house

A Brussels Griffon sitting on its bed with its messy hair
They are compact (only 7-10 pounds).

#5 Brussels Griffons are very, very affectionate

A Brussels Griffon on the lap of the person sitting in the garden
So, when you adopt this dog, your pet will be always with you. Every minute, even when you sleep.

#6 “Resting Griff Face” is a serious signal

A Brussels Griffon standing in the yard
Do you see it? Maybe you made something bad to the dog.

#7 They can have beards

A Brussels Griffon wearing a purple sweater while sitting on the chair
And when they do have it, they look like true hipsters.

#8 Brussels Griffons are athletic

A Brussels Griffon sitting on the pavement while giving a paw
Yeah, they may look tiny, but don’t be fooled. These dogs are athletic.

#9 “Griff Chewing” is one of the funniest things about these dogs

A Brussels Griffon wearing a shirt while sitting no the wooden floor
Especially, their chewing sounds.

#10 They may behave like cats

A Brussels Griffon with its face in between the couch
For example, they are really great climbers.

#11 Brussels Griffons love attention and communications with people

A Brussels Griffon sitting on the floor with a tennis ball in its mouth
But they don’t like to get acquainted with other pets, even if this is also a dog.

#12 Trainings can just waste your time

A Brussels Griffon lying on its back on the pavement
Griffs are stubborn. They prefer cuddling sessions more than trainings. But you should do your best and then you will be able to reach the wanted result.

#13 They can become your friends for 12-15 years
A Brussels Griffon lying on the floor with its begging face
#14 Their coat is rough, dense, and pretty wiry

A Brussels Griffon with a towel wrapped around him while being carried by a person
That is why they shed not so much.

#15 The healthy and happy dogs need at least a half-hour of moderate exercise every day

A Brussels Griffon in the hand of a woman

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