Brussels Griffon Puppy Dog Care Information

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Brussels Griffon puppy dog

Brussels Griffon Health Information:

Some health concerns for your Brussels Griffon are; weak bladder, patellar luxation, distichiasis, cataracts, PRA and CHD.

This breed is typically healthy and the aforementioned health concerns are relatively rare.

Brussels Griffon Exercise Information:

The Brussels Griffon loves vigorous play in a fenced yard, but his practical small size allows similar indoor games. He is spunky and will play with gusto! The Brussels Griffon will enjoy short leashed walks but he is quite temperature sensitive. This breed can tolerate cool, but not cold weather and he is less comfortable in extreme heat. Be sure to keep your Brussels Griffon well hydrated and water readily available especially if he is playing outside.

Some owners have a two water bowl system whereby one bowl is filled half way and frozen. This bowl is then topped up with water and given to your Brussels Griffon. Meanwhile, the second bowl is in the freezing process. This system will keep cool water readily available for your Brussels Griffon for many hours. Some dogs however, will take advantage of your kindness and will fish out the floating ice and bash it around the kitchen, and will then betray you by depositing it in your bed. Bad dog.

Brussels Griffon Grooming Needs:

The level of grooming for your Brussels Griffon depends on whether he has a smooth or rough coat. The smooth hair Brussels Griffon is a snap to groom - a weekly brush to remove dead hair is all that is needed. The rough coat Brussels Griffon needs greater care, several weekly brushes along with stripping every three months of so. Stripping of the coat is sometimes reserved for show dogs, but the Brussels Griffon's coat will become unstylishly woolly if left unchecked.

For both varieties, the Brussels Griffon's facial hair should be grown and groomed around the face. The hair on the crown should be brushed upward and over the head. There can be some light feathering on the legs and feet of the Brussels Griffon which should be groomed accordingly.