How long does a Brussels Griffon live?

The listed lifespan for a Brussels Griffon is 12–15 years.

How tall is a Brussels Griffon?

The listed height for a Brussels Griffon is 7–10 in.

Is a Brussels Griffon good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Brussels Griffon is 3 out of 5.

When is a Brussels Griffon full grown?

The growth size band for a Brussels Griffon is 8–12 months.

Toy Group

Brussels Griffon

Brussels Griffon is a toy dog in the Toy Group. Adult weight is 8–10 lb, height is 7–10 in, and the listed lifespan is 12–15 years. AKC describes the temperament as Alert, Curious, Loyal.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Lifespan12–15 years

Weight8–10 lb

SizeToy GroupToy Group

Height

7–10 in

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

3 / 5

Trainability

4 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 21 single-size toy breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13.5 years is about 0.6 years shorter than the 14.1-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 9 lb is about the same as the 8.4 lb average for those toy breeds.

The listed origin is Belgium. The coat is described as double, smooth, wiry, short, medium. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.3 points below the group average of 3.3 for the Toy Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 3 out of 5. Trainability scores 4 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 82 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in 8–12 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): very small dogs reach maturity at 8-12 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Patella Evaluation, Hip Evaluation, and Ophthalmologist Evaluation. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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