Griffon Nivernais vs Spinone Italiano – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Griffon Nivernais	Spinone Italiano
Origins	France	Italy
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names	Nivernais Griffon, Chien de Pays, Griffon Nivernais	Italian Spinone, Spinone, Italian Griffon, Italian Wire-Haired Pointer, Italian Coarsehaired Pointer
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2000 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	Dog Registry of America Inc. United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry
Price	$600-$800	$1500-$2000

General Appearance - Griffon Nivernais vs Spinone Italiano

Size	Medium	Large Medium
Weight	44-55 pounds (20-25 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 50-70 pounds (22-31 kg)
Avg. Weight	49.5 pounds (22.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height	Male: 22-24 inches (55-62 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 cm)	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 22 inches (56.5 cm)	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)

Hair & Care - Griffon Nivernais vs Spinone Italiano

Coat	Hard Rough	Wiry
Colors	Grizzle Grey Agouti Sable Fawn Wolf grey Grey blue	Brown Roan White Orange
Grooming	Average: The Griffon Nivernais requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Spinone Italiano requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Griffon Nivernaiss shed above average.	Spinone Italianos shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Griffon Nivernais vs Spinone Italiano

Temperament	Alert Bold Happy Social	Friendly Affectionate Gentle Loyal Docile Patient
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Griffon Nivernais's has great intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Griffon Nivernaiss are very easy to train.	Spinone Italianos are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Griffon Nivernais is a playful breed.	Spinone Italianos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Spinone Italianos don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Griffon Nivernaiss may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	Spinone Italianos are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Griffon Nivernaiss need a lot of social interaction.	Spinone Italianos are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Griffon Nivernais is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Spinone Italiano rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Griffon Nivernaiss are one of the best watchdogs.	Spinone Italianos are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Griffon Nivernaiss strongly protect their territory.	Spinone Italianos are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Griffon Nivernais has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Spinone Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Griffon Nivernaiss have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Spinone Italianos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Griffon Nivernaiss have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Spinone Italianos have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Griffon Nivernaiss have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Spinone Italianos have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Griffon Nivernaiss are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Spinone Italianos are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Griffon Nivernaiss adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Spinone Italianos adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Griffon Nivernaiss tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Spinone Italianos do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Griffon Nivernais vs Spinone Italiano

Stranger Friendly	Griffon Nivernaiss are stranger friendly dogs.	Spinone Italianos are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Griffon Nivernaiss are kid-friendly dogs.	Spinone Italianos are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Griffon Nivernaiss are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Spinone Italianos are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Griffon Nivernaiss are very dog-friendly dogs.	Spinone Italianos are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Griffon Nivernais is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Spinone Italiano is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Griffon Nivernaiss are usually recommended for elderly people.	Spinone Italianos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Griffon Nivernaiss usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Spinone Italianos are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Griffon Nivernaiss are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Spinone Italianos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Griffon Nivernais breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Spinone Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Griffon Nivernais vs Spinone Italiano

Health Issues	Griffon Nivernaiss are commonly healthy dogs.	The Spinone Italiano is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Hip Dysplasia Joint Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Bloat Cerebellar Ataxia
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Griffon Nivernaiss have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Spinone Italianos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Griffon Nivernaiss need a lot of exercises.	Spinone Italianos need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Griffon Nivernaiss are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Spinone Italianos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Griffon Nivernais has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Spinone Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Griffon Nivernais is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Spinone Italiano is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.

Reproducibility - Griffon Nivernais vs Spinone Italiano

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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