Griffon Bruxellois

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

Griffons require one-fourth to one-half cup of high-quality dry food each day. It is best to split that amount into two portions rather than feeding the whole amount to the Griffon. As your Griffon gets older, adjustments will be required as their dietary needs change with age. Provide them clean, fresh water at all times.

The Brussels Griffon comes in two coated varieties- smooth and rough. The smooth-coated Brussels Griffon sheds seasonally around spring and autumn and can last around two weeks. The rough-coated Brussels Griffon, on the other hand, does not shed.

With the rough-coated variety, they will require regular brushing and hand stripping about every six months. By hand stripping the rough-coated Brussels Griffon, it will help maintain its rough, wiry coat.

Grooming Griffons regularly is important, though not overly time-consuming. They will need a weekly brush to prevent matting and remove debris. The smooth-coated Griffons will need an occasional rub using a hound glove, while the rough-coated Griffons should be brushed at least twice a week. Bathe only when absolutely necessary since bathing destroys the coat's waterproofing.

Griffons are energetic and active dogs that require 30 to 50 minutes of exercise and activity daily. They can go for long walks and and will be happy to play throughout the day. Gradens are their favorite playground, especially because they can get a lot of exercise in small spaces.

Veterinary care is essential to a dog?s health and wellbeing; however, the frequency of treatment and checkups will depend on the dog.

The Griffon can be prone to Hip Dysplasia, patella luxation, cataracts and skin allergies, so six-monthly visits to the vet are recommended to keep them healthy and happy throughout all life stages.

In these annual visits, your vet will complete a physical examination, take your dog?s temperature and check his heartbeat, among other things.

Routine maintenance for your dog gives you a chance to track your dog?s growth and development, discuss any concerns with your vet, and form a key part of preventative care.

Griffons are loving and devoted dogs to their family. They get along well with children and love playing with them in a yard. They make excellent watchdogs but poor guard dogs because of their small size. They are also good companions for jogging because they like physical activities very much.

Griffons are easy to train if you start when they are young, but if you leave training for later in their lives, they can develop ?small-dog syndrome? and won?t respond to commands.

They respond well to positive reinforcement and rewards-based approaches. Do not use harsh methods because it will affect them negatively.

They are affectionate dogs who generally work well around house pets. Like most breeds, they also have a tendency to be wary of strange dogs. Socialize and introduce them at an early age to encourage good behaviour.