This Is One Pouty Pooch!

In times of crisis and in times of peace — in dogs we trust. One particularly grumpy dog has got our full attention these days. Based in downtown NYC, the three-year-old Brussel Griffon named Sprout is known worldwide for his sense of style and overall grouchiness – all making him increasingly cute.

“I am a smooth coated Brussels Griffon, which is a type of dog, not a woodland critter, gremlin, ewok or other mythical creature,” he notes on his personal website. Another tagline reads: “Just trying to make it in the hustle and Brussel of NYC.”

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My great grandpupper, Wilt Pouterson, lived through the Puplio epidemic as a young man, and while he wouldn’t bring it up, if you asked about it he’d curl up in your lap and share his wisdom. Wilt said at first some queried whether societal restrictions were necessary, but he quickly realized this thing was much bigger than just him, and that he must halp not hurt the situation. Yes, he’d miss meeting up with his friends behind the butchery, but the true friends would still be there on the other side. And besides, what sort of hooligan complained about an excuse to sit by the fire and chew one’s books. Wilt was humbled, realizing his fortune at having a warm home and an actuary job that could be done in of doors. He thought often of the veterinary practitioners going out each day to keep the city safe and of the shelter pups without a safe home of their own. He halped with fundraisers and food drives, and performed trickies outside windows of recovering pups who needed an extra smile. He wished he knew how to do more to halp, but strove to engage in at least one act of generosity each day. Being on his own was lonely at times, but Wilt took pride in becoming a self-sufficient dog who could starch his own collars and make puppernut squash stew from scratch. He kept up his grooming and calisthenics routines as best he could, never lounging in pajamas. And while he was disappointed his courtship to Lady Penelope was put on hold, he wrote her frequently and secretly took comfort knowing she was safe at home, not out at the dog park sniffing new fellows. Wilt witnessed much heartbreak, but eventually life began to normalize. And while he could never forget that time, instead of dwelling on the past he chose to carry forward what he learned from it: just because you can’t see someone doesn’t mean you stop looking out for them, for even when we are alone we are together. Hope everyone is safe and healthy, and can find a little levity and joy in the Tails of Mr. Pouterson. Xoxo

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His nicknames include Sproutie, Sproutito, Bandito, Puppito, Puppers, Sweet Potato and, sometimes when he’s feeling especially cheeky,  Sir Sproutie Von Brusselington. “On occasion, I engage in dog-like behavior, namely, playing fetch, barking incessantly at toys I have intentionally dropped off the couch, and zooming around the living room for no apparent reason,” claims his website.

According to his owner, Sprout gets extraordinarily pouty when he’s tired. But don’t feel bad for him. Judging by his Instagram page, this one pup lives a full, happy life.

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Go big or go home🥧🤓 #piday #throwback

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Ready for adventures, mom! #butfirstsnuggles #catskills

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