The Brussels Griffon is an affectionate, lively and lovable dog. Brussels Griffons were once kept by cab drivers of the 17Th century to catch the vermin in their stables. Today the Brussels Griffon makes a great companion dog for most everyone. Brussels are very affectionate and they love everyone. They are extremely sociable so they need to be involved in family activities. Brussels Griffons have many human like expressions that many times cause the owner to treat them as just that, a little human. This can be damaging, though, because then they start to think that they are the pack leader which can lead to unruly behavior. These are not traits that are bred into the Brussels Griffon but this behavior is brought on by a lack of a firm, confident leader . First time dog owners should probably not consider this breed unless they are certain that they can be firm enough for the breed. Brussels can be a little difficult to train so patience is key. Brussels engage in a lot of exercise within the home so, they do not require a lot of exercise, making them a suitable dog for apartment living. A daily walk is enough for them. Brussels Griffons have a wiry coat that doesn't require a lot of work. It just needs to be clipped every now and then. Brussels shed little to not at all. If you are interested in purchasing this breed for breeding it is not recommended. Brussels do not breed easily and when they do have puppies normally they only have two in a litter. So here is a quick review of the Brussels Griffon: Brussels need a firm consistent owner to set rules for him. They are very sociable animals that do great with people of all ages and lastly grooming is a breeze for these little pups. By taking into consideration the points mentioned above you can decide whether the Brussels Griffon is the right breed for you.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
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