Related breedBichon Frisé1300 to 1933 · Belgium, FranceGriffon Nivernais at a glance
- Origin
- Nivernais, France
- Appeared
- 1300 to 1925 (likely)
- Family
- Scent Hound
- Type
- Scent hound
- Size
- Large
- Life span
- 10 to 12 years
- Recognised by
- FCI
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 17
The name. "Rough-coated (hound) of the Nivernais".
Same familyGerman Spitz1400 to 1899 · GermanyFamily and relatives
Descends from
Grand Griffon Vendéen, Otterhound, English Foxhound, Chien-gris
Gave rise to
Sister breeds
Same family: Scent Hound
American Foxhound, Basset Hound, Beagle, Bloodhound, Dachshund, English Foxhound
Same time, same continent
Beagle, Bichon Frisé, Bolognese, Borzoi, Bracco Italiano, Briard
Same eraPoodle1400 to 1874 · FrancePlace in time
The Griffon Nivernais appears 1300 to 1925 (likely), in the Late Middle Ages, when 53 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Griffon Nivernais is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
