Belgian Griffon
VS
Smålandsstövare
Belgian Griffon vs Smålandsstövare
Compare Belgian Griffon and Smålandsstövare 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
Smålandsstövare
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
42 – 54 cm
Weight
4 – 6 kg
15 – 18 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
2/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Belgian Griffon
Easy to train
Tiny
Smålandsstövare
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
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 Smålandsstövare
The Smålandsstövare is a Swedish medium scenthound, compact and sturdy with a dense black and tan coat and often a natural short tail. Bred for hunting hare and fox, it is loyal, calm at home yet energetic outdoors, intelligent, independent, and still uncommon outside Scandinavia.
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