Griffon Nivernais
VS
Saluki
Griffon Nivernais vs Saluki
Compare Griffon Nivernais and Saluki 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
Saluki
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 62 cm
55 – 71 cm
Weight
20 – 25 kg
18 – 27 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
2/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Griffon Nivernais
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Saluki
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
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 Saluki
The Saluki is an ancient, elegant sighthound known for speed, endurance, and a calm, sensitive nature. Gentle yet independent, it needs kind training, secure space to sprint, moderate grooming for its fine coat, and careful handling of strong chase and prey instincts.
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