Stubborn
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Inquisitive
Aggressive
Selfish
Good-natured
Watchful
Companionable
Opinionated

Active
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Aggressive
Fearless
Good-natured
Opinionated

Griffoneses are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Foxingeses are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

United States

United States

Brussels Griffon and Pekingese

Fox Terrier and Pekingese

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Cream
Fawn
White
Pied
Brindle

Brown
Black
Cream
Red
White
Pied

Griffoneses have medium-length coats.

Foxingeses have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

A Griffonese can have a litter of 2-4 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 Foxingese can have a litter of 3-6 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.

Patellar Luxation
Brachycephalic Syndrome

Patellar Luxation

Entropion
Cataracts
Lip Fold Pyoderma
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Entropion
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Respiratory Tests
Skin Evaluation
Blood Tests

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Respiratory Tests
Skin Evaluation
Blood Tests

Griffoneses have low energy levels, ideal for a relaxed lifestyle.

Foxingeses are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Griffoneses are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

The Griffonese is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Foxingeses bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Griffoneses 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.

Foxingeses 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Griffonese, 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 Foxingese, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Griffoneses 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 Foxingeses usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Griffoneses have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Foxingeses 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.

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

Foxingese 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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Griffonese is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Foxingese is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Griffonese is between $42 - $56. This makes an average of $504 - $672 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 Foxingese is between $42 - $84. This makes an average of $504 - $1008 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.

Griffonese is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

Foxingese has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Griffoneses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Foxingese is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Griffoneses are not suitable for children.

Foxingeses have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Foxingeses are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Griffoneses are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Foxingeses have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

Foxingeses are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.