The Brussels Griffon is a sturdy toy dog that is the number 1 look alike to the Ewok from the Star Wars movies. There large head is round with a domed forehead. The muzzle is very short, appearing to be pushed back. They have a black nose which is very short. The dog does have an overbite with a hanging tongue. Eyes are wide set and prominent with long, black eyelashes. The ears are high set, either cropped or left natural.
There are two types of coats, rough and smooth. The rough coat is dense and wiry. On the smooth coat the fur is short, tight, glossy and straight. The short coats are easier to groom.
Brussels Griffons come in four colors:
- Red (a reddish brown color with perhaps a little black at the whiskers and chin)
- Belge (black and reddish brown mixed, usually with black mask and whiskers)
- Black and Tan
- Black
Size:
- Height: 7 - 8 inches
- Weight: 6 - 12 pounds
Griffons are good dogs for apartment life and will do okay without a yard
Grooming:
To keep their coats looking neat, rough-coated Griffons must be brushed weekly with a natural bristle brush or hound glove to remove dead hair and then combed with a medium-tooth metal comb. Twice a year they need specialized grooming.
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