Griffon Nivernais
VS
Welsh Terrier
Griffon Nivernais vs Welsh Terrier
Compare Griffon Nivernais and Welsh Terrier 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
Welsh Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 62 cm
38 – 39 cm
Weight
20 – 25 kg
9 – 10 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 13 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming needs
1/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Griffon Nivernais
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Welsh Terrier
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Small
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 Welsh Terrier
Medium-sized, sturdy Welsh terrier with a wiry black-and-tan coat that sheds little but needs regular stripping. Bred in Wales to hunt, it is active, bold, affectionate yet independent, with strong chase instincts. Intelligent and trainable, it thrives on firm, positive guidance and daily exercise.
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