Tiny Brussels Griffon Who Looks Like a Labubu Winds Up Like a Toy
There are hundreds of AKC-recognized dog breeds in the world, which means there are millions of pups gracing the world with their beauty and grace at any given time. Some breeds don't even look like dogs, but more like adorable stuffed toys.
One dog mom recently shared a clip of her Brussels Griffon, and this precious girl has two things people can't stop talking about: her Labubu resemblance and the way she literally winds up like a kid's toy on demand. She has a pretty special way about her:
@dottiethedwarf Uploaded a video and let TikTok pick the music …. Must be Dottie doing her best horror movie impression. #Dogs#dogreels#cute#puppy#foryou
original sound - Myuu
Dottie, the Brussels Griffon, is a New Zealand rescue dog with dwarfism. The 6-year-old, barely 4-pound pup has enchanted her more than 148k TikTok followers with her adorable spunk and Labubu-like appearance for a while now, but the wind-up trick is new (and cool)!
As a sassy "Pet-lebrity and Pawfluencer," Dottie documents her health journey, which includes things like physical therapy, wearing cute dresses, and showcasing her tiny but epic "racehorse" zoomies. Despite any challenges, she's a happy girl who loves to be adored and doted on, especially when she performs, as she did in the above clip.
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Like other Brussels Griffons, Dottie's unique Civil War-esque vibes are memorable because of her gigantic eyes. Don't let the video fool you-Dottie isn't all good looks and sass. She's actually a total sweetheart with her dog sibling and her new best friend, a tiny tortoise hatchling named Nova.
@dottiethedwarf Finally a family member smaller than Dot Dottie and one of the tortoise hatchlings (Nova) who is aged 66 days post-hatch All four hatchlings are continuing to do well, mum and dad are off to hibernate but we'll have these 4 all year round. Lovely to see them gaining more confidence around humans and dwarf griffons! #dogreels#dog#cute#foryoupage#foryou
original sound - Penny
Dottie is the epitome of joy, whether she's snuggling with her siblings, modeling her glittery sundresses, or blessing the world with her tricks. She should be the inspiration for a new limited-edition Labubu!
Brussels Griffons Are a Rare Find
Though Dottie could be confused as a 24-karat gold Labubu, she is in fact a true-blue Brussels Griffon. These cute canines typically only grow to be 12 pounds or less. In Dottie's pint-sized case, her dwarfism makes her even smaller than others of her breed.
To top things off, Dottie's oversized eyes contrasted with a little beard and mustache muzzle look like a reincarnated old man! Despite her size, Dottie is all personality in everything she does. You likely won't find a girl like her in a U.S. shelter.
As the AKC notes, they're not common, only ranking around the 99th most popular breed. During World War I and World War II, the breed nearly went extinct. Breeders have been working to bring the numbers up ever since, and usually have a waitlist-making the pups pricier than most ($1,500 to $4,000 and up)!
If you want a small but mighty Brussels Griffon like Dottie, you can:
- Contact a national Brussels Griffon rescue.
- Tour your nearest shelter. It's not likely they'll have a version of Dottie, but they might be able to point you in the right direction.
- Get in touch with a rehoming organization that is specifically focused on ethical breeding.
- Check the Parent Club, which lists approved regional breeders and referring contacts.
It may take a little legwork to find a Dottie of your own, but one more look at that darling Labubu face and it'll all be worth it!
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This story was originally published June 8, 2026 at 4:55 PM.