Coton de Tulear
VS
Griffon Nivernais
Coton de Tulear vs Griffon Nivernais
Compare Coton de Tulear 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
Coton de Tulear
Griffon Nivernais
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 28 cm
53 – 62 cm
Weight
4 – 6 kg
20 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
1/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Coton de Tulear
Great with kids
Super smart
Tiny
Griffon Nivernais
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Summary
About Coton de Tulear
Small, sturdy companion from Madagascar, the Coton de Tulear has a long, white, cotton‑soft coat needing regular grooming. Cheerful, sensitive and very people focused, it bonds closely, suits apartments, needs moderate exercise and kind training, and is generally long lived but prone to some joint, eye and skin issues.
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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