The Griffon Bruxellois is commonly referred to as a big dog in small body. Your Griffon Bruxellois may be little, but he has tonnes of character and a huge personality. While he can be loving, affectionate and a wonderful companion he is also tough, self-assured and lively. Your Griffon Bruxellois is very confident and can demonstrate some self-importance when he feels like it! Although the Griffon Bruxellois is a sweet pet that loves attention and affection he can also try to show dominance over his owners, so he needs to be made aware that he is at the bottom of the family’s pecking order or he’ll try to rule the household. Your Griffon Bruxellois will usually only bond closely with one member of the family, who they will be completely loyal and devoted to, but he will still be friendly and sociable with other people too. Griffon Bruxellois can be aloof with strangers at first, but once they have realised they aren’t a threat they will warm up to them. However, your Griffon Bruxellois will miss you terribly when you aren’t around. The strong bond he forms with that one special owner means that he can become distressed when he’s left on his own and as they have a tendency to bark, this can also be distressing for any close neighbours!