How long do Brussels Griffons live?

The median lifespan of the Brussels Griffon is 13.3 years, based on the 2024 McMillan et al. study of 584,734 UK dogs.

What health problems do Brussels Griffons have?

Commonly reported conditions in the Brussels Griffon include BOAS, Syringomyelia, Chiari-like malformation, Patellar luxation, Dystocia.

Is the Brussels Griffon a healthy breed?

On the Breed Health Score the Brussels Griffon scores 69 out of 100 (grade B), compared with an average of 71 across 155 breeds.

69/ 100

Brussels Griffon Grade B

Median lifespani 13.3 yr · toy · 3-6 kg · flat-facedi

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The Brussels Griffon is a toy breed with a median lifespan of 13.3 years, which places it among the longest-lived third of the 155 breeds we rank for longevity. Commonly reported health conditions include BOAS, Syringomyelia, Chiari-like malformation, Patellar luxation. As a flat-faced (brachycephalic) breed it is predisposed to breathing, eye and skin problems. Its overall Breed Health Score is 69/100 (grade B), against an average of 71/100 across all breeds.

Score breakdown

Longevityi 65%

Conformationi 20%

Hereditary burdeni 15%

Higher is healthier. See methodology.

Common & hereditary conditions

BOAS Syringomyelia Chiari-like malformation Patellar luxation Dystocia

Red marks a life-threatening or major-welfare condition. Click a condition to see which breeds it affects. This list reflects commonly reported conditions, so better-studied breeds may show more; hereditary burden is the lightest-weighted part of the score. Source: RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA (indicative).

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Data & citation. Median lifespan: McMillan, K.M. et al. (2024) "Longevity of companion dog breeds", Scientific Reports (584,734 UK dogs). Data CC-BY 4.0. Source. Machine-readable: developer API. These are independent estimates for comparing breeds, not veterinary advice. Photo: Tahir Xəlfəquliyev via Pexels.