PuppyLove16

Loving all your gorgeous babies photos.... TOTALLY sold on Griffons, thank you! :)

I'm pleased to hear there's lots of reputable breeders and that they're not in the hands of dodgy BYB and puppy farms, given their low popularity here in Australia.

Thanks, I see a lot that grey hounds seem practical, but they just don't do it for me. Loving the idea of a little smooth Griffon, so will investigate those further when I'm ready.

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SO cute!!!! Thank you! I am totally sold on this breed, absolutely gorgeous! :)

Small, cute, intelligent, healthy... what more could one ask for?! :)

A GRIFFON!! I have two (both from puppies) in an apartment, and dog sat once which meant I had three griffons in an apartment! I think they are so under rated and easy to take with you everywhere. I wish I saw more around. Rough if you don't want shedding, smooth if you don't want grooming :)

They are next level clingers but even when I had one and he was left alone for a full day he would just sleep on the couch. They are very affectionate and get along with everybody.

I was worried about having a dog in an apartment, but to be honest in my opinion it's very doable and not much different than having a dog in a house. It just takes a little bit more work and preparation. A balcony, courtyard or dog loo will make your life a thousand times easier for toileting.

Absolutely gorgeous!!! Thank you, I really appreciate hearing your experience with them. They're not very popular in Australia, or at least I haven't seen many, but they are so cute!

Thank you everyone. I am LOVING the sound of the smooth coat Griffon, they sound ideal and are absolutely gorgeous!!! If anyone else out there has one I'd love to hear about your one and see pictures.

I agree, Papillon's are gorgeous. We had a family one growing up when we were kids. I think I prefer a short coat though which is easy to maintain and preferably doesn't shed much. Thank you for all the responses. That little dog someone posted was absolutely gorgeous too, I hope he gets a good home.

Thanks for the responses everyone, lots to think about. The apartment does have a terrace and any dogs definitely allowed by Body Corporate provided they are not a nuisance so all of that is ok.

I LOVE griffon bruxellois'... like half of the population I fell in love with them when I saw As Good As It Gets, but hadn't thought of them, so will look more into them, thanks. I have heard they are very intelligent though so might be a good fit.

Hi,

I'm looking for a breed of dog which will suit my lifestyle, and am trying to be practical rather than go for the cutest. I've always loved chihuahua's but I know they can be quite yappy which would be a concern for me, living in an apartment. I work some days at home, and some away from home (although a puppy day care is close to me and would be prepared to do a day there for company), but otherwise I'm a home body and looking for a companion dog. I live near lots of parks so can easily accommodate some daily exercise. Ideally it would be low maintenance when it comes to grooming and not shed too much. From my research, it seems French Bulldog and Boston Terrier accommodate what I'm looking for, and they are adorable but wondering if any dog experts out there had any other suggestions for a low energy, quiet, companion dog.

Many thanks.