Griffon Nivernais
VS
Japanese Chin
Griffon Nivernais vs Japanese Chin
Compare Griffon Nivernais and Japanese Chin 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
Japanese Chin
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 62 cm
24 – 25 cm
Weight
20 – 25 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
3/5
2/5
Energy level
4/5
1/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
2/5
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
Japanese Chin
Low grooming
Tiny
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 Japanese Chin
The Japanese Chin is a small, fine‑boned toy companion with a silky, low‑maintenance coat and expressive, upturned face. Catlike and graceful, it bonds deeply to one person, is calm and playful indoors, needs moderate exercise, and prefers gentle handling and a peaceful home.
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