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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Other Names What other names do they have?	Otter Dog	Chien de Pays Griffon Nivernais Nivernais Griffon
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed

Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais? Is the Otterhound bigger than the Griffon Nivernais breed? Is an Otterhound smaller than a Griffon Nivernais?	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais? Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais weight comparison:	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 Which is cheaper, Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Otterhound and Griffon Nivernais?	$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

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais smarter? Which is best? Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais intelligence:	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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Trainability Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais trainability comparison. What's the difference between Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais?	Otterhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Griffon Nivernais dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais?	Otterhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Griffon Nivernais dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	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

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais? Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais behavior/temperament comparison:	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

Playfulness Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais playfulness comparison:	The Otterhound is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Griffon Nivernais is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais?	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
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais?	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

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone 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 Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais?	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
Biting Potential Is an Otterhound more dangerous than a Griffon Nivernais?	Low 🔽 The Otterhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Griffon Nivernais has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais mouthiness comparison:	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.

Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais health comparison. Which is the healthier: Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais?	Otterhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Griffon Nivernaiss are commonly healthy dogs.
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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
Veterinarian Visits 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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Life Expectancy Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais lifespan comparison. How long do Otterhound and Griffon Nivernais breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Otterhound and Griffon Nivernais?	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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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais?	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.

Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais? Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais energy level comparison:	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

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais? Does the Otterhound breed eat more than the Griffon Nivernais breed?	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
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais weight gain potential comparison:	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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Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais coat comparison:	Rough Waterproof	Rough Hard
Colors What are the original Otterhound and Griffon Nivernais color? Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais color comparison:	Black Tan Blue Cream Wheaten	Grizzle Fawn Sable Grey Wolf grey Agouti Grey blue
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais? Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais grooming comparison:	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
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
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais?	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.
Hypoallergenic Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais?	Medium ⏺ The Otterhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Griffon Nivernais has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais?	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.

Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly 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
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais?	Otterhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Griffon Nivernais dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
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.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
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 Which one could be a service dog?	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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Otterhound or Griffon Nivernais? Which is better for autism?	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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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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 and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais?	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.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	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.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Otterhound and Griffon Nivernais have? Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais litter size comparison:	4-7 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Otterhound vs Griffon Nivernais Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1909 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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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