Griffon Nivernais
VS
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Griffon Nivernais vs Portuguese Podengo Medio
Compare Griffon Nivernais and Portuguese Podengo Medio 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
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 62 cm
40 – 54 cm
Weight
20 – 25 kg
16 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
1/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Griffon Nivernais
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
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 Portuguese Podengo Medio
The Portuguese Podengo Medio is a medium, athletic Portuguese hunting dog with smooth or wire coats needing simple grooming. Lively, intelligent and affectionate with family, it’s watchful with strangers and has strong prey drive. It needs plenty of daily exercise, training and mental stimulation.
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