Chow Chow
VS
Griffon Nivernais
Chow Chow vs Griffon Nivernais
Compare Chow Chow 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
Chow Chow
Griffon Nivernais
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
46 – 56 cm
53 – 62 cm
Weight
20 – 32 kg
20 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
2/5
3/5
Energy level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
1/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Chow Chow
Large
Griffon Nivernais
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Summary
About Chow Chow
Ancient Chinese breed with lion-like coat and blue-black tongue. Medium, sturdy, and square-built, it has a dense double coat needing regular grooming. Independent, loyal, and reserved with strangers, it suits calm homes and experienced owners, requiring moderate exercise and careful health management.
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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