Broholmer
VS
Griffon Nivernais
Broholmer vs Griffon Nivernais
Compare Broholmer 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
Broholmer
Griffon Nivernais
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 75 cm
53 – 62 cm
Weight
40 – 70 kg
20 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 13 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
1/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Broholmer
Great with kids
Quiet
Giant
Griffon Nivernais
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Summary
About Broholmer
The Broholmer is a large, calm Danish mastiff-type guardian, devoted to its family and home. Steady, watchful, and typically gentle, it needs moderate exercise, mental stimulation, and close companionship. Still rare outside Scandinavia, breeding emphasizes health and stable temperament.
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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