Border Collie
VS
Griffon Nivernais
Border Collie vs Griffon Nivernais
Compare Border Collie 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
Border Collie
Griffon Nivernais
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 53 cm
53 – 62 cm
Weight
12 – 20 kg
20 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
1/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
5/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Border Collie
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Griffon Nivernais
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Summary
About Border Collie
The Border Collie is a medium, athletic herding dog known for intense focus, high intelligence and very high energy. Developed to work sheep all day, it excels in herding, sports and training. It needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and structured guidance in an active home.
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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