Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
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Griffon Nivernais
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen vs Griffon Nivernais
Compare Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen 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
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Griffon Nivernais
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
39 – 44 cm
53 – 62 cm
Weight
16 – 20 kg
20 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
1/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Medium
Griffon Nivernais
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Summary
About Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Medium, rustic French scent hound with rough, weatherproof coat and long ears. Cheerful, sociable and affectionate, but independent and strong‑nosed, needing secure fencing, good recall and plenty of exercise. Coat needs regular brushing; ears and weight require routine care.
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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