The Griffonshire may present any combination of Yorkshire Terriers and the Brussels Griffon temperament. They can be very quiet, sweet and loving. They are occasionally playful and may have burst of energy.
They are low maintenance. Some may inherit the wiry coat of the Brussels or the smooth coat of the Yorkie. They do not shed and a brush or comb once or twice a week is all that is needed to remove dead hair. They have very little odor if any, although because they have the beard like the Brussels it tends to get dirty when they are eating and may require you to wipe down the mouth and beard area occasionally.
The coat may be a combination of the wiry Brussels and the smooth Yorkie. Occasional trips to the groomer are needed to trim the feet, face, belly and private areas.
Griffon Shires are very energetic and it's recommended they have a large yard to roam. If a yard is not available, several daily leash walks will be required. Also consider frequent trips to the dog park.
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Are you sure it is low self esteem? It sounds like he is developing an alpha (dominant) personality. I would recommend a puppy training class it will help socialize him and teach him to be stop the aggression towards your other dog. Our Griffinshire has not displayed this behavior so I don't know that it is a breed issue.
Our Griffonshire is the exact opposite and loves everyone, he will leave with the mailman or anyone that comes to the door if you let him. How old is he? Has this been a behavior that he exhibited since he was a puppy as well? Ours is 6 months and we try to get him out regularly to be around other people and dogs so that he does not become nippy or scared of people.
Smart, easy to groom ( like human hair), funny, tough, she is attached to my hip and goes with me everywhere, lovable and runs the house.
Age :
1 1/2
Name:
Fiona
Color:
tan
Description:
She's a lover not a fighter, a licker not a biter & I lover her!
Age :
1 year & 5 months
Name:
Teek aka Teeken
Color:
Tan
Description:
My silly little Griffonshire loves to play, cuddle, give LOTS of kisses, and he loves to dress up. He loves wearing pajamas, hoodies, tshirts or dress in character. He definitely has a fun personality & flops on his back when he meets you. He loves going to the beach and is usually the first dog to greet yours. He also thinks he is a BIG dog so his mommy has to make sure he doesn't get stepped on when he rough-houses with the big guys!
Age :
3 years
Name:
Cosmo
Color:
Fawn
Description:
We found Cosmo at the Humane Society the day after Christmas as he was being brought out to a cage. He is a perfect addition to our family and gets along very well with our two large dogs and two young children.
Age :
1 1/2 year
Name:
Griffon
Color:
Brown
Description:
Griffon is a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Brussels Griffon also known as a Griffonshire. He is very playful and very lovey also. He is very social and loves to play with other dogs. He is also very smart and has an outgoing personality.
Age :
7 weeks
Name:
Ginger
Color:
Black and Brown
Description:
So much energy she drives her sister crazy! Extremely playful and loving when it is naptime.
Age :
3 yrs
Name:
Abby
Color:
tan
Description:
The minute I saw Abby, I knew I wanted her. I didn't even know what kind of dog she was. My husband kept showing me other puppies, but nothing compared to her. I got her at 8 weeks old. She has been a pure joy. She weighs about 5 1/2 pounds, and is a very smart little girl. She learns fast....although she is very spoiled. She is a bit possessive of me, and does not like to share my attention.
Age :
3 yrs
Name:
Abby
Color:
tan
Description:
Abby is a 3 yr old 5 1/2 lb tan griffonshire
Age :
14 weeks
Name:
Abby
Color:
Black
Description:
This photo was taken 10-25-09
Age :
6 months
Name:
Rocky
Color:
Sable
Description:
Rocky is a really great dog. We have had him since he was 3 1/2 months old. He weighs about 5 pounds and the vet says he will be about 6 to 8 pounds.He is very intelligent and has been a joyous addition to our family. He has been very easy to train and was potty trained to ring the doggy bells we hung on the back door in less than two weeks. He is funny though because he figured out that when the weather is nice he rings the bells, and carries his toy to door for you to play fetch with him. He is great with all ages of kids, and very friendly (note not much of a watchdog). He is also a very quiet dog and barely makes a sound, the only heard him bark briefly once when he was sleep and the door bell rang. I could go on and on about how good of a dog he is, I know every dog is different but I would definitely recommend a Griffonshire if you are looking for a small, confident, dog to be a member of your family.
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Age :
9 months
Name:
kodi
Color:
Blond
Description:
kodi is a 7lb male Griffonshire. He is a wonderful pet, always loving, good with kids of all ages, and loves to play with other dogs and cats. He also has a unique confident and regal quality that is makes you stop and take notice of this little man.
Age :
2
Name:
Godfrey
Color:
black and greay with white
Description:
He is 6 lpbs with 2 fangs and is the cutest most hyper dog ever. i have been told he is a Griffonshire but not sure.