Collie
VS
Griffon Nivernais
Collie vs Griffon Nivernais
Compare 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
Collie
Griffon Nivernais
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
51 – 61 cm
53 – 62 cm
Weight
16 – 34 kg
20 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
1/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Collie
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
Griffon Nivernais
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Summary
About Collie
The Collie is an intelligent, medium‑large herding dog with a long double coat needing regular grooming. Gentle, loyal, and sensitive, it bonds closely with family and prefers kind training. Adaptable to town or country, it needs daily mental stimulation and exercise to stay content.
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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