Griffon Nivernais
VS
Standard Schnauzer
Griffon Nivernais vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare Griffon Nivernais and Standard Schnauzer 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
Standard Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 62 cm
45 – 50 cm
Weight
20 – 25 kg
12 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
5/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming needs
1/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Griffon Nivernais
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Standard Schnauzer
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 Standard Schnauzer
Medium, robust farm‑bred dog with a wiry low‑shedding coat in pepper‑and‑salt or black. Intelligent, watchful and protective yet affectionate and playful. Needs daily exercise, mental work, early socialization and regular grooming; generally healthy and long‑lived.
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