Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais Comparison – Which dog is better Otter Dog or Chien de Pays?

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Name	Otterhound	Griffon Nivernais
Origins	England	France
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Otterhound and Griffon Nivernais. What other names are these breeds known by?	Otter Dog	Chien de Pays Griffon Nivernais Nivernais Griffon
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between an Otterhound and a Griffon Nivernais. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Cross Breed

Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between an Otterhound and a Griffon Nivernais. Which breed is heavier?	66-115 pounds (30-52 kg)	44-55 pounds (20-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	90.5 pounds (41 kg)	49.5 pounds (22.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais? Is an Otterhound taller than a Griffon Nivernais?	24-26 inches (60-65 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (55-62 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	25 inches (62.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 22 inches (56.5 cm)

Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between an Otterhound and a Griffon Nivernais. Which breed costs more?	$500-$600	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais?	Frequent: The Otterhound is easier than average to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Griffon Nivernais dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare training requirements.	Otterhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Griffon Nivernais dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare alertness levels.	Otterhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Griffon Nivernais dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare territorial behaviors.	Otterhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Griffon Nivernais dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of an Otterhound and a Griffon Nivernais. How do their temperaments differ?	Outright Tempered Boisterous Amiable	Happy Alert Social Bold
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais?	Otterhound dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais?	Average: Otterhound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Griffon Nivernais dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais social needs comparison:	Otterhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Griffon Nivernais dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais?	Otterhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Griffon Nivernais dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais? Which can be better for hunting?	Otterhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Griffon Nivernais dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The Otterhound barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Griffon Nivernais is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare play drive and energy.	The Otterhound is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Griffon Nivernais is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Otterhound breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Griffon Nivernais indoors.
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Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare adaptability levels.	Average: Otterhound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Griffon Nivernais dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Griffon Nivernais dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Otterhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Griffon Nivernais has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Otterhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Griffon Nivernais dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Otterhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Griffon Nivernais bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Otterhound: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Griffon Nivernais: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Otterhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between an Otterhound and a Griffon Nivernais. Which breed is healthier?	Otterhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Griffon Nivernaiss are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais?	Frequent The Otterhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Griffon Nivernais should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais health problems comparison:	Joint Problems Bloat Epilepsy Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Joint Dysplasia

Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare activity levels.	Otterhound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Griffon Nivernais dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Otterhound dogs need a lot of exercises.	Griffon Nivernais dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais?	Otterhound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Griffon Nivernais dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Otterhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Griffon Nivernais's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare daily food needs.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Otterhound and Griffon Nivernais? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan Blue Cream Wheaten	Grizzle Fawn Sable Grey Wolf grey Agouti Grey blue
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare maintenance needs.	Advanced: The Otterhound requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Griffon Nivernais requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare drooling amounts.	The Otterhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Griffon Nivernais is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Otterhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Griffon Nivernais has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between an Otterhound and a Griffon Nivernais? Compare fur types.	Rough Waterproof	Rough Hard
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais? Do Otterhound dogs shed more than Griffon Nivernais dogs?	Otterhound dogs shed above average. See more.	Griffon Nivernais dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare kid-friendliness.	Otterhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Griffon Nivernais dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Otterhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Griffon Nivernais dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais? Which dog is more friendly?	Otterhound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Griffon Nivernais dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais?	Otterhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Griffon Nivernais dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais? Can an Otterhound and a Griffon Nivernais be friends? Do Otterhound dogs get along with Griffon Nivernais dogs?	Otterhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Griffon Nivernais dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais?	Yes Otterhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Griffon Nivernais dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Otterhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Griffon Nivernais is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Otterhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Griffon Nivernaiss are usually recommended for elderly people.

Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare maritime abilities.	Yes Otterhound breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Griffon Nivernais breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: an Otterhound or a Griffon Nivernais? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Otterhound and Griffon Nivernais. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Otterhound and Griffon Nivernais. Which has larger litters?	4-7 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Otterhound and Griffon Nivernais breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Otterhound and Griffon Nivernais. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Otterhound and Griffon Nivernais. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1909 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Otterhound and Griffon Nivernais. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Otterhound and Griffon Nivernais. Which is more widely recognized?	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club

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