Chihuahua vs Brussels Griffon – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Chihuahua	Brussels Griffon
Origins	Mexico	Belgium
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	32	94
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Other Names	Chihuahueño, Csivava	Griffon Belge, Griffon Bruxellois, Brussels Griffon, Petit Brabancon, Belgian Griffon, Griffon
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Chihuahueno section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Belgian Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$600-$800	$600-$1200

General Appearance - Chihuahua vs Brussels Griffon

Size	Small	Small
Weight	2-6 pounds (1-3 kg)	6-12 pounds (2.5-5.5 kg)
Avg. Weight	4 pounds (2 kg)	9 pounds (4 kg)
Height	6-9 inches (15-23 cm)	7-8 inches (18-20 cm)
Avg. Height	7.5 inches (19 cm)	7.5 inches (19 cm)

Hair & Care - Chihuahua vs Brussels Griffon

Coat	Fine	Rough Smooth
Colors	Chocolate Fawn Tan Cream Red Black	Belge Black Black & Tan Red
Grooming	Effortless: The Chihuahua requires minimal grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Chihuahuas shed none to minimal.	Brussels Griffons shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Chihuahua vs Brussels Griffon

Temperament	Alert Devoted Intelligent Courageous Lively Quick	Alert Inquisitive Sensitive Companionable Selfish Watchful
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Chihuahuas are quite easy to train.	Brussels Griffons are hard to train.
Playfulness	Chihuahuas, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Brussels Griffons, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Chihuahuas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Chihuahuas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Brussels Griffons are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Chihuahuas need a lot of social interaction.	Brussels Griffons are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Chihuahua is a very vocal breed.	Average: The Brussels Griffon barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Chihuahuas are average watchdogs.	Brussels Griffons are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Chihuahuas strongly protect their territory.	Brussels Griffons are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Chihuahua has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Brussels Griffon has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Chihuahuas have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Brussels Griffons have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Chihuahuas tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the Brussels Griffon is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Chihuahuas have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Brussels Griffons don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	Chihuahuas are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Brussels Griffons are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Chihuahuas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Brussels Griffons adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Chihuahuas tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Brussels Griffons do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Chihuahua vs Brussels Griffon

Stranger Friendly	Chihuahuas are average friendly towards strangers.	Brussels Griffons are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Chihuahuas are not kid-friendly dogs.	Brussels Griffons are not kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Chihuahuas are very cat-friendly dogs.	Brussels Griffons are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Chihuahuas are average friendly towards other dogs.	Brussels Griffons are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Chihuahua is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Brussels Griffon is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Chihuahuas are not recommended for elderly people.	Brussels Griffons are not recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Chihuahuas are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Brussels Griffons are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Chihuahuas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Brussels Griffons are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Chihuahua breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Brussels Griffon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Chihuahua vs Brussels Griffon

Health Issues	Chihuahuas are commonly healthy dogs.	The Brussels Griffon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Collapsed Trachea Heart Murmurs Hydrocephalus Hypoglycemia Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Shivering	Allergies Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation
Life Expectancy	14-18 years	13-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes
Energy Level	Chihuahuas have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Brussels Griffons have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need	Chihuahuas exercise need is very minimal.	Brussels Griffons exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Chihuahuas sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Brussels Griffons like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Brussels Griffon can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	High The Chihuahua has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Brussels Griffon has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Chihuahua is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Brussels Griffon is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Chihuahua vs Brussels Griffon

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-4 puppies	1-3 puppies
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