Swedish Lapphund
VS
Griffon Nivernais
Swedish Lapphund vs Griffon Nivernais
Compare Swedish Lapphund and Griffon Nivernais 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
Swedish Lapphund
Griffon Nivernais
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 51 cm
53 – 62 cm
Weight
19 – 21 kg
20 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
1/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Swedish Lapphund
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Griffon Nivernais
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Summary
About Swedish Lapphund
The Swedish Lapphund is an ancient Nordic spitz‑type herding dog with a compact, sturdy build and thick black double coat. Lively, vocal and people‑oriented, it excels in herding and dog sports. Active, intelligent and sensitive, it needs regular exercise, training and close family contact.
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.
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