How to Groom a Brussels Griffon

The Brussels Griffon is an aristocratic little dog. Alert and aware, they walk with a steady, determined trot. In the 1800s, people used Brussels Griffons to catch rats in stables. The American Kennel Club first recognized the breed in 1910. The Brussels Griffon is a low maintenance dog, requiring a full grooming every 6 to 8 weeks and a general grooming twice a month.

Things You'll Need

  • Slicker brush
  • Comb
  • Blending shears
  • Shears
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Instructions

    • 1

      Brush the dog lightly to remove shed hair and matting from the coat.

    • 2

      Remove hair from the outside ear leather using blending shears. Begin at the base of the ear and work your way to the tip. The Brussels Griffon should have long hair on the head. The eyebrows and beard should frame the face. The hair on the ears should be kept short.

    • 3

      Remove any hairs which have collected in the inner eye.

    • 4

      Remove extra water after a bath by using a modern high velocity dryer.

    • 5

      Bathe your Brussels Griffon. For damaged coats, use a pH-alkaline balanced shampoo.