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Norfolk Terrier vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Compare Norfolk Terrier 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
Norfolk Terrier
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 26 cm
48 – 56 cm
Weight
5 – 6 kg
17 – 21 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
Characteristics
Norfolk Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Medium
Summary
About Norfolk Terrier
The Norfolk Terrier is a small, sturdy working terrier with drop ears and a harsh, low‑shedding coat. Friendly, alert, and confident, it suits families and other dogs when well socialised. Adaptable to flats or houses, it needs daily walks, training, and regular grooming.
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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