Griffon Nivernais Puppies For Sale

Originally from France, Griffon Nivernais have a long history as fearless hunters. These scenthounds almost disappeared during the French Revolution, but some careful breeding brought them back to remove troublesome wolves. This breed has evolved over the years. Though still fearless hunters, Griffon Nivernais can be calm, friendly family members. Full-grown, they typically weigh 44-55 pounds and stand 21-24 inches tall.

Griffon Nivernaiss are generally good with kids, especially when raised together. Affectionate and loving dogs, Griffon Nivernais make great playmates for kids. They're very vocal and bark quite a lot.

An ideal day for a Griffon Nivernais would include hunting alongside their owner. Other activities these scenthounds find enjoyable are agility and tracking. You can expect to carve out up to two hours a day for exercising your Griffon Nivernais. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Griffon Nivernais have a “just-rolled-out-of-bed” sort of look. Their bushy eyebrows and mustaches make them very expressive dogs. Their coat is usually a shade of gray, and a weekly brushing with a bristle brush helps remove dead hair from their long fur. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.

Griffon Nivernaiss are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. Griffon Nivernais like to talk, which is one of the reasons they do best in more rural settings. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.