Bavarian Mountain Hound
VS
Griffon Nivernais
Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Griffon Nivernais
Compare Bavarian Mountain Hound 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
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Griffon Nivernais
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
44 – 52 cm
53 – 62 cm
Weight
21 – 25 kg
20 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 13 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
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
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Great with kids
Easy to train
Medium
Griffon Nivernais
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Summary
About Bavarian Mountain Hound
The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a medium, athletic scent hound bred in Bavaria for tracking wounded game. Calm and reserved with strangers but affectionate with family, it has a short red‑to‑fawn coat and excels in scent work. Best for active homes that enjoy regular outdoor and mental activity.
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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