Giant Schnauzer vs Griffon Nivernais
Compare the Giant Schnauzer to the Griffon Nivernais. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Giant Schnauzers and Griffon Nivernais.
Giant Schnauzer
Griffon Nivernais
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
55-110 Pounds
50-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Giant Schnauzer
Griffon Nivernais
Origin Country
Germany
France
Origin Year
1600 AD
1700 AD
Giant Schnauzer
Griffon Nivernais
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Giant Schnauzer
Griffon Nivernais
Giant Schnauzer
Griffon Nivernais
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Giant Schnauzer
Griffon Nivernais
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Giant Schnauzer
Griffon Nivernais
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Giant Schnauzer
Griffon Nivernais
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Giant Schnauzer
Griffon Nivernais
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Giant Schnauzer
Griffon Nivernais
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Giant Schnauzer
Griffon Nivernais
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Giant Schnauzer
Griffon Nivernais
Giant Schnauzer
Griffon Nivernais
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Giant Schnauzer
Griffon Nivernais
