Playful
Loving
Happy
Alert
Sensitive
Affectionate
Gentle
Inquisitive
Selfish
Watchful
Companionable
Reserved

Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Going
Steady
Spirited
Assertive
Cheerful

English Toy Griffons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Pughasas are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

United States

United States

Brussels Griffon and English Toy Spaniel

Lhasa Apso, Pug

Brown

Brown

Brown
Black
Red
Cream
Fawn
Pied

Black
Fawn
White

An English Toy Griffon can have a litter of 3-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Pughasa can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

While the English Toy Griffon breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Pughasas typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Patellar Luxation
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Entropion
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis
Liver Shunts
Urolithiasis

Seborrhea

Hydrocephalus
Eye Problems
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Corneal Ulcer

X-Rays
ECG
Cardiac Ultrasound
Blood Chemistry

Eye
Blood
Liver Ultrasound
Skeletal
X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Respiratory Tests

English Toy Griffon has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Pughasa has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

English Toy Griffons require significant sleep and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with daytime naps.

Pughasas have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

English Toy Griffons are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Pughasas are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English Toy Griffon, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Pughasa, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most English Toy Griffons usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Pughasas usually need at least 25 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

English Toy Griffons require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Pughasa requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

English Toy Griffon should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Pughasa should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The average cost of an English Toy Griffon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Pughasa is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of an English Toy Griffon is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Pughasa is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

English Toy Griffons are not the best choice for families with kids.

Pughasas make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

English Toy Griffons are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Pughasas are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

English Toy Griffons are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Pughasas are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

English Toy Griffons are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Pughasas are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

English Toy Griffons may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

Pughasas are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.