Griffon Nivernais
VS
English Setter
Griffon Nivernais vs English Setter
Compare Griffon Nivernais and English Setter 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
English Setter
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 62 cm
52 – 68 cm
Weight
20 – 25 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
9 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming needs
1/5
1/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Griffon Nivernais
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
English Setter
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
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 English Setter
Elegant, medium‑large gundog with a silky belton coat and feathered tail. Gentle, devoted and people‑oriented, it suits active families who enjoy long daily walks. Sensitive to harsh handling, it responds best to kind, consistent training and regular grooming.
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