Brussels Griffon

Brushing Routine

Rough-coated variety: brush 2-3 times weekly with a slicker brush and hand-strip or clipper the wiry coat every 8-12 weeks. Smooth-coated variety: weekly brushing with a rubber curry brush or bristle brush. The rough coat requires more maintenance but sheds significantly less than the smooth.

Bathing Tips

Bathe every 4-6 weeks with a gentle shampoo appropriate for the coat type. Rough coats benefit from a texturizing shampoo that maintains the wiry feel. Smooth coats do well with a basic moisturizing formula. Keep water away from the flat face and clean facial wrinkles separately.

Common Issues

• Eye proptosis risk from the prominent, large eyes -- handle head area gently
• Breathing difficulties due to brachycephalic face during grooming
• Rough coat requires hand-stripping for proper texture maintenance
• Tear staining around large, expressive eyes
• Skin sensitivity and allergies

Extend Your Grooming Results

Clean around the eyes daily to prevent tear staining and debris buildup. For rough coats, maintain texture between grooms with a stripping stone on the beard and furnishings. Keep grooming sessions brief and in cool environments to accommodate their breathing limitations. A damp cloth wipe-down between baths keeps both coat types fresh.

Seasonal Care

Rough coats shed minimally year-round. Smooth coats have moderate seasonal shedding in spring and fall. Houston heat requires careful management for this brachycephalic breed -- schedule grooming during cool hours and keep sessions short. Both coat types are manageable in winter.

Maintenance Schedule

Rough: brush 2-3 times weekly, hand-strip or clip every 8-12 weeks. Smooth: brush weekly. Both: daily eye cleaning, facial fold care, nail trim every 2-3 weeks, ear cleaning weekly. Professional groom every 6-8 weeks.