Brussels griffon

American  

noun

1. one of a Belgian breed of toy dogs having a thick, wiry, reddish-brown coat.

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Etymology

Origin of Brussels griffon

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

A weirdo dog lets you “show your individuality,” said Terence Nelson, 38, an influencer marketing strategist in New York whose fuzzy Brussels griffon, Sue, is a dead ringer for an Ewok.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ty the giant schnauzer is top ranked, Newton the Brussels griffon took the big Thanksgiving event, Striker the cocker spaniel has won a lot.

From Seattle Times

Into this room bounds a Brussels griffon, followed by a man wearing an odd assemblage of long trouser shorts, sneakers, a yellow T-shirt and a wool sweater slightly unraveling at the collar.

From The Wall Street Journal

They are suddenly in love with the Brussels griffon because it was a scene-stealing example of that breed that softened the edges of Jack Nicholson’s grouch in “As Good As It Gets.”

From New York Times