Nivernais Griffon for sale in the Netherlands

The Nivernais Griffon is a rugged French pack hound for wild boar and other large game with a strong voice, courage and independence. A suitable owner checks daily needs, health and breeding records before choosing either a puppy or an adult dog.

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Characteristics

Origin: France, Nivernais
Height: Female 53–60 cm, male 55–62 cm
Weight: Approximately 22–25 kg
Life expectancy: 10–13 years
Coat: Long, harsh, shaggy and dark. Brush weekly and trim
Energy: Very high: prolonged tracking and terrain work every day
Character: Courageous, persistent, headstrong, vocal and strongly hunting-oriented
Suitable for: Experienced hunters with land, pack care and noise tolerance

Background and temperament

The breed was developed in France, Nivernais as a rugged French pack hound for wild boar and other large game with a strong voice, courage and independence. That original task still shapes drive, pace and independence. Expect the breed behaviour described here and do not choose on appearance alone. Train recall and waiting early but expect lead management outside secure fencing and prevent voice from causing structural nuisance. Start socialisation, solitude and calm handling while young, using rewards and clear predictable boundaries. A stable dog can recover from new stimuli without continually barking, fleeing or threatening.

Exercise and daily care

Plan prolonged scent work daily and inspect drop ears, eyes, feet, muscles, grass seeds and ticks after terrain work. Coat care is: Long, harsh, shaggy and dark. Brush weekly and trim. Also inspect ears, teeth, nails, skin and pads weekly. Keep the dog lean and increase running, jumping, cycling or heavy work gradually while growing. A garden does not replace shared exercise, mental work and rest. Teach an off-switch too, so extensive activity does not become chronic agitation.

Health and choosing a breeder

Request hip, elbow and ECVO information and family records on epilepsy, ears, thyroid disease, heart, gastric torsion and inbreeding. Request original results linked to both parents and verify date, identity and assessing body. A verbal promise or DNA panel alone is insufficient. Discuss longevity, behaviour, causes of death and relatedness across the family. Choose a breeder who records problems, socialises puppies appropriately and values functional build and temperament above colour, size or show results.