Smooth Fox Terrier vs Griffon Nivernais

Compare the Smooth Fox Terrier to the Griffon Nivernais. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Smooth Fox Terriers and Griffon Nivernais.

Smooth Fox Terrier

Griffon Nivernais

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General Details

Smooth Fox Terrier

Griffon Nivernais

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

12-15 Years

12-14 Years

Height

13-16 Inches

18-22 Inches

Weight

15-19 Pounds

50-55 Pounds

Intelligence

Average

Above Average

History

Smooth Fox Terrier

Griffon Nivernais

Origin Country

United Kingdom

France

Origin Year

1780 AD

1700 AD

Temperament

Smooth Fox Terrier

Griffon Nivernais

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Average

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Average

Above Average

Personality

Smooth Fox Terrier

Griffon Nivernais

Traits

Affectionate

Jealous

Loving

Snuggle

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Smooth Fox Terrier

Griffon Nivernais

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

40-80 °F

30-70 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Exercise Needs

Smooth Fox Terrier

Griffon Nivernais

Energy Level

High

Exercise Required

High

Top Running Speed

28 MPH

24 MPH

Strength

Medium

High

Grooming Needs

Smooth Fox Terrier

Griffon Nivernais

Coat Maintenance

Low

Shedding

Low

Medium

Dander

Low

Drool

Low

None to Low

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Smooth Fox Terrier

Griffon Nivernais

Dominant / Alpha

Yes

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Breed Focus

Smooth Fox Terrier

Griffon Nivernais

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Smooth Fox Terrier

Griffon Nivernais

Aggression

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Average

Chasing

Average

Follow Commands

Average

Below Average

Fighting

Below Average

Guarding

Below Average

Average

Herding

Below Average

Hunting

Average

Above Average

Protection

Below Average

Average

Remove Vermin

Average

Sled Pulling

Average

Below Average

Watch / Guardian

Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Smooth Fox Terrier

Griffon Nivernais

Average Lifespan

12-15 Years

12-14 Years

Health Concerns

Smooth Fox Terrier

Griffon Nivernais

Common Health Issues

Cataracts

Patellar luxation

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease

Distichiasis

Deafness

Lens luxation

Hip dysplasia

Progressive retinal atrophy

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Smooth Fox Terrier

Griffon Nivernais

Coat Type

Fur

Hair

Coat Layering

Single

Smooth

Wire

Coat Texture

Straight

Shaggy

Wavy

Coat Length

Short

Medium

Coat Coloring

Smooth Fox Terrier

Griffon Nivernais

Breed Colors

Wolf Gray