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Griffon nivernais

格里芬尼韋奈犬

MediumHoundWire coat

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At a glance

The Griffon nivernais is a French rough-coated scent hound used mainly for hunting wild boar, in a pack or singly, and is classified by the FCI in group 6, section 1.2 (medium-sized hounds), with working trial. Its coat is long, shaggy and bushy, harsh but never woolly or curly, always with darkened hair tips, and it carries pronounced eyebrows and a slight beard. Males stand 55–62 cm and females 53–60 cm at the withers, with a tolerance of 1 cm either way.

Facts

SizeMedium
Height53–62cm
Breed groupFCI: 6
RoleHound
CoatWire coat

Health

This page is general information compiled from published sources. It is not veterinary, legal or purchase advice. Dogs vary within a breed — talk to a vet or a reputable breeder about the dog in front of you.

Health notes are not veterinary advice. Conditions listed are those reported for the breed, not a diagnosis of any dog. Always consult a veterinarian.

The breed standards this profile is built from don't list breed-specific health screening. Ask a vet which checks suit the dog in front of you.

Behaviour

Courageous boar hound with a very good nose

The FCI standard's Behaviour section describes a very good nose, piercing, and a dog that particularly enjoys difficult terrain and thickets. The Temperament section calls it excellent at approaching and a very good hunter, courageous when holding firm without being reckless, its courage and initiative letting it be used successfully in small packs on wild boar.

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Occasionally obstinate and independent

The same section warns that although the breed can easily be taught to hunt boar, it shows itself occasionally to be obstinate and independent, and that its master should know how to make it obey starting at its youngest age.

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Official guidance

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FCI

FCI nomenclature — Griffon Nivernais (standard no. 17, group 6)

FCI nomenclature entry for the Griffon Nivernais, with the official breed standard in English, French, German and Spanish.

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Accessed 2026-09-09

Sources

  1. [1]Griffon Nivernais — FCI nomenclature entry (standard no. 17, group 6) — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)
  2. [2]FCI-Standard N° 17 — Griffon Nivernais, 24.03.2004 (English) — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)

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