Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais
Compare the Otterhound to the Griffon Nivernais. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Otterhounds and Griffon Nivernais.
Otterhound
Griffon Nivernais
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-14 Years
Height
24-27 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
80-115 Pounds
50-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Otterhound
Griffon Nivernais
Origin Country
United Kingdom
France
Origin Year
1200 AD
1700 AD
Otterhound
Griffon Nivernais
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Otterhound
Griffon Nivernais
Otterhound
Griffon Nivernais
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Otterhound
Griffon Nivernais
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Otterhound
Griffon Nivernais
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
None to Low
Otterhound
Griffon Nivernais
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Otterhound
Griffon Nivernais
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Otterhound
Griffon Nivernais
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Otterhound
Griffon Nivernais
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-14 Years
Otterhound
Griffon Nivernais
Otterhound
Griffon Nivernais
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Otterhound
Griffon Nivernais
