Griffon Nivernais

Grooming

Griffon Nivernais requires weekly brushing to keep them looking good. Their coat rarely gets dirty.

Since these dogs have droopy ears, you should be very careful and check them regularly. They are prone to developing ear infections, and because of that, weekly check their ears for any signs of infections – bad odor, redness, wax build-up, etc.

With these dogs, the rest is basic care. Trim their nails if the dog doesn’t wear them out naturally, bathe them a few times a year, and brush their teeth so they secure fresh breath and healthy gums.

Exercise

Griffon Nivernais are highly active dogs, and you will have to provide them with a lot of daily activities. Long walks in the woods, hiking, and playing with balls can all do the trick to keep your dog happy and healthy. Griffon Nivernais is not a very easy dog to train. They can be stubborn, and you must be very consistent with training. You must be firm and consistent, and you can be sure that your dog will listen to you.

Socialization

Since this is a hunting dog breed, early socialization is a must. From the moment you bring your Griffon Nivernais home, start the socialization process. That way, you can be sure that your dog will develop into a well-behaved dog with whom you will not have any problems later in life.

The best thing you can do is to expose your dog to many different situations, people, dogs, animals and sounds so they can learn how to react properly. You can even socialize with your dog at home: dress differently and act differently so that your dog can’t recognize you right away.

Griffon Nivernais and kids

Griffon Nivernais is not a great choice if you have small kids in your household. They are best suited for older kids who know how to properly play and interact with the dog. If they are properly introduced from an early age, your dog and kids will get along, and the kids will have excellent playing partners. However, you should never leave Griffon Nivernais alone while they are playing with kids so you can be sure that any unwanted behavior wouldn’t emerge.

Griffon Nivernais and other animals

Griffon Nivernais generally can get along with other dogs if they are properly socialized and introduced from an early age. They can live with other smaller animals, but in some cases, they can chase them if they are not properly socialized.

Health

Griffon Nivernais have a life expectancy of 10-14 years. They are generally healthy dogs but can be prone to health problems. These problems include:

• Ear infections
• Pra – progressive retinal atrophy
• Hip dysplasia

To be sure that your dog will not develop any inherited diseases, we advise you to only buy it from a responsible and official dog breeder. Those breeders regularly perform various health tests on their breeding dogs so they can be sure that their puppies will not develop inherited problems.

Griffon Nivernais breeders

If you made a decision that this is the right dog for you, now it’s time to find Griffon Nivernais breeders. To be sure that you will end up with the healthiest dog possible, we advise you to search only for responsible Griffon Nivernais breeders. That way, you can be sure that the puppy will have the best possible start in life.

Buying a dog from an official dog breeder will cost you more money in the start, but when you know that they will be healthy and that will have a good temperament, it is worth it.

If you don’t want to buy a dog you can always search your local animal shelters, and there is a chance you will find Griffon Nivernais dog in it.

World Dog Finder team