Finnish Spitz
VS
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Finnish Spitz vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Compare Finnish Spitz and Griffon Fauve de Bretagne 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
Finnish Spitz
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
41 – 47 cm
48 – 56 cm
Weight
7 – 13 kg
17 – 21 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
5/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Finnish Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Easy to train
Small
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Medium
Summary
About Finnish Spitz
Finnish Spitz is Finland’s national dog, a medium, foxlike, golden‑red spitz bred to hunt by “bark pointing.” Lively, intelligent, vocal, and affectionate with family but reserved with strangers, it needs regular exercise, mental stimulation, and typically lives 13–15 years.
About Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Medium-sized French scenthound with a rough golden to red-fawn coat, dark expressive eyes, and sturdy, athletic build. Bred for wild boar, it’s energetic, curious, social, and gentle at home, needing ample outdoor exercise, secure fencing, and regular but simple coat care.
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