Briard
VS
Griffon Nivernais
Briard vs Griffon Nivernais
Compare Briard 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
Briard
Griffon Nivernais
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
56 – 68 cm
53 – 62 cm
Weight
25 – 40 kg
20 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
1/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Briard
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Large
Griffon Nivernais
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Summary
About Briard
The Briard is a large, ancient French herding dog with a long, wavy coat, beard, and eyebrows. Loyal and sensitive, it bonds deeply with family yet stays reserved with strangers. Intelligent and energetic, it needs ample exercise, positive training, and regular grooming to thrive.
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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