Buyer question
How long does a Brussels Griffon live?
Our Animal Library gives the Brussels Griffon a lifespan of 12–15 years.
Source: the Brussels Griffon page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Brussels Griffon in the Animal Library
The detail
Bred in Belgium to hunt rats in stables and later a companion to royalty, the Brussels Griffon is a small, bearded dog with an almost human expression. Devoted, sensitive and full of personality, it wants to be close to its person all day.
- Best fit
- Adults, homebodies
- Temperament
- Devoted, alert, sensitive
What to weigh
Griffons bond tightly and dislike being left alone. The flat face brings heat sensitivity and breathing risks, and the prominent eyes injure easily.