Griffon Nivernais
VS
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Griffon Nivernais vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare Griffon Nivernais and Rhodesian Ridgeback 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
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 62 cm
61 – 69 cm
Weight
20 – 25 kg
31 – 36 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
9 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Griffon Nivernais
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Rhodesian Ridgeback
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Large
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 Rhodesian Ridgeback
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a powerful, athletic African hunting dog with a distinctive ridge of reverse-growing hair. Loyal and affectionate with family but reserved with strangers, it needs ample daily exercise, consistent positive training, and suits active, experienced owners.
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