Croatian Sheepdog vs Griffon Nivernais

Compare Croatian Sheepdog 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

Croatian Sheepdog

Griffon Nivernais

Breed type

Purebred

Height

40 – 50 cm

53 – 62 cm

Weight

13 – 20 kg

20 – 25 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 14 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

3/5

4/5

Intelligence

3/5

4/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

1/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Croatian Sheepdog

Medium

Griffon Nivernais

High energy

Super smart

Low grooming

Medium

Summary

About Croatian Sheepdog

The Croatian Sheepdog is a medium, black, wavy‑coated herding breed from Croatia, agile and energetic with alert prick ears. Intelligent and sensitive, it bonds closely with family, may be reserved with strangers, and needs substantial daily exercise and mental stimulation.

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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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