Brussels Griffon is a small, fragile and easy to carry toy dog breed.
It is very proud and sensitive and looks like a little terrier.
It keenly keeps a watch so make for a good watchdog.
This dog breed does not require much outdoor exercise.
Brussels Griffon takes itself very seriously and is full of self-importance.
It is a happy, high-spirited and spunky dog.
Brussels Griffon is not very keen on pleasing its owner but sometimes it displays comical behavior; if you feel fine with it then you will find this dog a very entertaining breed.
But if this dog is handled harshly or is teased, then it becomes defensive.
It is quite an alert dog.
It may either be very friendly with others or it may be very reserved and cautious and even sometimes shy with other people around.
So this dog must be socialized a lot for building a stable and confident nature.
Brussels Griffon possesses great curiosity and loves to climb which can sometimes get it into trouble.
Be watchful of it as it may climb up too high, accidentally fall from there and break its neck.
It is comfortable with other family pets.
However if it fears invasion by a strange pet, it will show ferociousness.
You might have a hard time training this dog because it sometimes shows stubbornness and has difficulties in housebreaking.
It is very clever so you need to be firm in training otherwise your dog will be manipulative and demanding.
It is not a good choice as a pet with small children around the house.