Brittany vs Brussels Griffon

Side-by-side comparison

Choosing between Brittany and Brussels Griffon depends on your specific needs and priorities.

When it comes to size, Brittany offers Medium compared to Brussels Griffon's Small. When it comes to weight, Brittany offers 30-40 lbs compared to Brussels Griffon's 8-10 lbs. When it comes to height, Brittany offers 17-21 inches compared to Brussels Griffon's 7-10 inches.

Below is a detailed side-by-side breakdown to help you make an informed decision between these two breeds.

Size
Brittany
Medium
Brussels Griffon
Small
Weight
Brittany
30-40 lbs
Brussels Griffon
8-10 lbs
Height
Brittany
17-21 inches
Brussels Griffon
7-10 inches
Lifespan
Brittany
12-14 years
Brussels Griffon
12-15 years
Temperament
Brittany
BrightFun-LovingUpbeat
Brussels Griffon
AlertCuriousLoyal
Group
Brittany
Sporting
Brussels Griffon
Toy
Origin
Brittany
France
Brussels Griffon
Belgium

Brittany

Brittany is a medium Sporting breed from France. Known for being bright, fun-loving, upbeat. Has an average lifespan of 12-14 years and a weight range of 30-40 lbs.

Brussels Griffon

Brussels Griffon is a small Toy breed from Belgium. Known for being alert, curious, loyal. Has an average lifespan of 12-15 years and a weight range of 8-10 lbs.

Key Differences

AttributeBrittanyBrussels GriffonVerdict
SizeMediumSmallBrittany is the larger breed
Weight30-40 lbs8-10 lbsBrittany is heavier (approx. 289% difference)
Height17-21"7-10"Different heights (17-21" vs 7-10")
Life Span12-14 yrs12-15 yrsBrussels Griffon tends to live longer (12-15 vs 12-14 years)
Breed GroupSportingToyDifferent groups: Sporting vs Toy
OriginFranceBelgiumDifferent origins: France vs Belgium
TemperamentBright, Fun-Loving, UpbeatAlert, Curious, LoyalDifferent temperaments

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Brittany bigger than a Brussels Griffon?

Brittany is the larger breed. Brittany weighs 30-40 lbs while Brussels Griffon weighs 8-10 lbs.

Which lives longer, Brittany or Brussels Griffon?

Brussels Griffon tends to live longer (12-15 vs 12-14 years)

Are Brittanys and Brussels Griffons good family dogs?

Both breeds can make great family pets. The Brittany is known for being bright, fun-loving, upbeat, while the Brussels Griffon is alert, curious, loyal.

What is the difference between a Brittany and a Brussels Griffon?

The main differences are in size (Medium vs Small), origin (France vs Belgium), and breed group (Sporting vs Toy).

Which breed is easier to train, Brittany or Brussels Griffon?

Trainability varies by individual dog. The Brittany (Bright, Fun-Loving, Upbeat) and Brussels Griffon (Alert, Curious, Loyal) each have distinct characteristics that affect training.