Griffon Nivernais
VS
Irish Terrier
Griffon Nivernais vs Irish Terrier
Compare Griffon Nivernais and Irish Terrier 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
Irish Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 62 cm
44 – 50 cm
Weight
20 – 25 kg
11 – 15 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
2/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Griffon Nivernais
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Irish Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Stubborn
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 Irish Terrier
Medium, athletic terrier with a wiry red coat, low shedding when properly groomed. Intelligent, energetic, and independent, needing daily exercise and mental stimulation. Deeply loyal and people‑oriented, a keen watchdog, with strong prey drive and sometimes challenging with other dogs.
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