Griffon Nivernais
Griffon Nivernais
VS
Pumi
Pumi

Griffon Nivernais vs Pumi

Compare Griffon Nivernais and Pumi 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
Pumi
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 62 cm
38 – 47 cm
Weight
20 – 25 kg
8 – 15 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
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
Pumi
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
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 Pumi
The Pumi is a medium‑small Hungarian herding dog with a curly, low‑shedding coat, pricked ears, and an alert expression. Intelligent, energetic, and vocal, it excels in dog sports, needs regular mental and physical work, bonds closely with its family, and remains relatively rare.

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