Griffon Nivernais
VS
Samoyed
Griffon Nivernais vs Samoyed
Compare Griffon Nivernais and Samoyed 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
Samoyed
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 62 cm
52 – 57 cm
Weight
20 – 25 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
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
Samoyed
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 Samoyed
Medium, strong Arctic spitz bred by the Samoyede people to herd reindeer, pull sleds, and share family tents. Noted for its “Samoyed smile” and heavy, low‑odor double coat. Social, energetic, vocal, and intelligent, it needs close companionship, firm positive training, and ample exercise.
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