Griffon Nivernais
VS
Barbet
Griffon Nivernais vs Barbet
Compare Griffon Nivernais and Barbet 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
Griffon Nivernais
Barbet
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 62 cm
53 – 65 cm
Weight
20 – 25 kg
14 – 28 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Griffon Nivernais
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Barbet
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Medium
Summary
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.
About Barbet
The Barbet is an ancient French water dog, medium-sized and sturdy, with a dense woolly low-shedding coat. Cheerful and people-focused, it thrives on family life, regular grooming, and active exercise, excelling in water work and dog sports, but remains a relatively rare breed.
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