Danish Spitz
VS
Griffon Nivernais
Danish Spitz vs Griffon Nivernais
Compare Danish Spitz 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
Danish Spitz
Griffon Nivernais
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
39 – 49 cm
53 – 62 cm
Weight
12 – 18 kg
20 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
1/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Danish Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Griffon Nivernais
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Summary
About Danish Spitz
Medium, agile Nordic companion from Denmark with a foxlike face and curled tail. Cheerful, people‑oriented and alert, it barks to announce visitors. Dense double coat in white to cream shades needs regular brushing. Active and intelligent, it excels with gentle training and daily exercise.
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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