Belgian Griffon
VS
German Spitz – Giant
Belgian Griffon vs German Spitz – Giant
Compare Belgian Griffon and German Spitz – Giant 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
Belgian Griffon
German Spitz – Giant
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
4 – 6 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
2/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Belgian Griffon
Easy to train
Tiny
German Spitz – Giant
Great with kids
High energy
Medium
Summary
About Belgian Griffon
Small, sturdy toy dog from Brussels with a humanlike “monkey face” and big eyes. Rough, wiry coat in black or black and tan. Deeply attached, sensitive, and people focused, they are lively, intelligent, alert watchdogs who thrive on gentle training, company, and regular grooming.
About German Spitz – Giant
The German Spitz – Giant (Grossspitz) is a medium, square-built spitz with a thick double coat and proud, foxlike look. An alert, vocal watchdog, it’s active, intelligent and sensitive, bonding closely with its family. Needs regular brushing, early socialisation, kind training and daily exercise.
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