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Newfoundland
VS
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Newfoundland vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Compare Newfoundland and Griffon Fauve de Bretagne 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
Newfoundland
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 71 cm
48 – 56 cm
Weight
52 – 68 kg
17 – 21 kg
Life expectancy
8 – 10 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
Characteristics
Newfoundland
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Giant
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Medium
Summary
About Newfoundland
The Newfoundland is a giant, water‑loving working dog with a dense, heavy‑shedding coat and notable drooling. Calm, loyal, and gentle with children, it needs close family contact, kind training, moderate exercise, careful grooming, space, and proactive health care for joints, heart, and bloat.
About Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Medium-sized French scenthound with a rough golden to red-fawn coat, dark expressive eyes, and sturdy, athletic build. Bred for wild boar, it’s energetic, curious, social, and gentle at home, needing ample outdoor exercise, secure fencing, and regular but simple coat care.
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