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

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Name	Pug	Griffon Nivernais
Origins	China	France
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	31	432
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Other Names	Mops, Carlin, Chinese Pug, Dutch Bulldog, Dutch Mastiff, Mini Mastiff	Nivernais Griffon, Chien de Pays, Griffon Nivernais
Breed Type	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	Dog Registry of America Inc. United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.
Price	$300-$500	$600-$800

General Appearance - Pug vs Griffon Nivernais

Size	Small	Medium
Weight	Male: 13-20 pounds (6-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)	44-55 pounds (20-25 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 16.5 pounds (7.5 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg)	49.5 pounds (22.5 kg)
Height	Male: 12-14 inches (30-36 cm), Female: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (55-62 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 13 inches (33 cm), Female: 11 inches (27.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 22 inches (56.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Pug vs Griffon Nivernais

Coat	Fine	Hard Rough
Colors	Fawn Black	Grizzle Grey Agouti Sable Fawn Wolf grey Grey blue
Grooming	Effortless: The Pug requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Griffon Nivernais requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Pugs shed above average.	Griffon Nivernaiss shed above average.

Characteristics - Pug vs Griffon Nivernais

Temperament	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Going Loyal Cheerful Gentle Friendly Playful	Alert Bold Happy Social
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Griffon Nivernais's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Pugs aren't famous for their trainability.	Griffon Nivernaiss are very easy to train.
Playfulness	Pugs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Griffon Nivernais is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Pugs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Pugs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Griffon Nivernaiss may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
Social Needs	Pugs need a lot of social interaction.	Griffon Nivernaiss need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Pug barks occasionally.	High: The Griffon Nivernais is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Pugs are average watchdogs.	Griffon Nivernaiss are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Pugs strongly protect their territory.	Griffon Nivernaiss strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Pug has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Griffon Nivernais has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Pugs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Griffon Nivernaiss have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Pugs tend to escape less than other breeds.	Griffon Nivernaiss have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Pugs 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.	Griffon Nivernaiss have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Pugs are very apartment-friendly dogs.	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.
Adaptability	Pugs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Griffon Nivernaiss adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Pugs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Griffon Nivernaiss tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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 - Pug vs Griffon Nivernais

Stranger Friendly	Pugs are very stranger friendly dogs.	Griffon Nivernaiss are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Pugs are kid-friendly dogs.	Griffon Nivernaiss are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Pugs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Griffon Nivernaiss are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Pugs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Griffon Nivernaiss are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Pug is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Griffon Nivernais is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Pugs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Griffon Nivernaiss are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Pugs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Griffon Nivernaiss usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Pugs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Griffon Nivernaiss 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	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Pug breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Griffon Nivernais 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 - Pug vs Griffon Nivernais

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	Griffon Nivernaiss are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Allergies Cheyletiella Dermatitis Corneal Ulcers Demodectic Mange Distichiasis Dry Eye Entropion Epilepsy Hemi-vertebrae Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Nerve Degeneration Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Proptosis Pug Dog Encephalitis Staphylococcus Infection Vaccination Sensitivity Yeast Infection	Hip Dysplasia Joint Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Pugs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Griffon Nivernaiss have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Pugs exercise need is minimal.	Griffon Nivernaiss need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Pugs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Griffon Nivernaiss are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Pug breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	High The Pug has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Griffon Nivernais has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Pug is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Griffon Nivernais is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Pug vs Griffon Nivernais

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	2-4 puppies	4-8 puppies
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