Griffon Nivernais
VS
Xoloitzcuintle
Griffon Nivernais vs Xoloitzcuintle
Compare Griffon Nivernais and Xoloitzcuintle 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
Xoloitzcuintle
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 62 cm
25 – 60 cm
Weight
20 – 25 kg
4 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
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
Xoloitzcuintle
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 Xoloitzcuintle
Ancient Mexican breed linked to Aztec culture, the Xoloitzcuintle is a hairless or short‑coated dog in three sizes. Calm, loyal, and watchful, it bonds closely with family and excels as a gentle companion and alert watchdog, needing skin care, socialization, and moderate exercise.
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