Griffon Nivernais
VS
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Griffon Nivernais vs Dutch Kooikerhondje
Compare Griffon Nivernais and Dutch Kooikerhondje 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
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 62 cm
35 – 42 cm
Weight
20 – 25 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Griffon Nivernais
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
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 Dutch Kooikerhondje
Medium-small Dutch gundog with orange-red and white coat, black-tipped ears and a plumed white tail. Affectionate with family, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive. Needs daily exercise, training, and companionship; generally healthy with some hereditary conditions monitored.
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