Griffon Nivernais
VS
Fila Brasileiro
Griffon Nivernais vs Fila Brasileiro
Compare Griffon Nivernais and Fila Brasileiro 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
Fila Brasileiro
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 62 cm
60 – 75 cm
Weight
20 – 25 kg
40 – 70 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
1/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
Characteristics
Griffon Nivernais
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Fila Brasileiro
Super smart
Low grooming
Giant
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 Fila Brasileiro
Large Brazilian mastiff bred for guarding and big‑game hunting. Massive, agile, with loose skin and short coat. Deeply loyal and gentle with family but wary of strangers. Needs experienced, confident handling, careful socialisation, space, and steady, structured training.
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