American Akita
VS
Griffon Nivernais
American Akita vs Griffon Nivernais
Compare American Akita and Griffon Nivernais side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
American Akita
Griffon Nivernais
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
61 – 71 cm
53 – 62 cm
Weight
35 – 55 kg
20 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
1/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
American Akita
Super smart
Giant
Griffon Nivernais
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Summary
About American Akita
Large, powerful spitz-type dog with a broad, bear-like head and curled tail. Calm, loyal, and strongly protective with family, but reserved with strangers and often aloof with other dogs. Thick double coat sheds heavily. Intelligent, independent, and best suited to experienced, consistent owners.
About Griffon Nivernais
The Griffon Nivernais is an ancient French, medium‑sized scenthound with a shaggy grey‑fawn coat and rustic look. Bred for boar and deer, it’s energetic outdoors yet calm and affectionate at home. Sociable with other dogs, it needs ample exercise, mental work and gentle, patient training.
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