Griffon Nivernais
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Griffon Nivernais vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Griffon Nivernais and German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) 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
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 62 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
20 – 25 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
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
1/5
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Characteristics
Griffon Nivernais
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
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 German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Medium, robust German hunting spaniel built for dense cover, with a thick, weather‑resistant coat in brown or brown-white. Very loyal, often one-person focused yet family friendly. Highly energetic, driven working gundog that needs intensive exercise and meaningful tasks; still uncommon outside Germany.
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