The Griffon Nivernais is a breed of dog of the scenthound type, originating in France.

It is a versatile hunting dog, used on small and large game, in packs or individually.

The Griffon Nivernais is a medium-sized dog, 55 to 60 cm (21.7-23.6 ins) at the withers, with a distinctive rough (shaggy) coat, long drop ears, and a long tail carried up and in a slight curve.

The breed was reconstructed beginning in 1925, by some hunters in Morvan, modeling on the ancient types that came to Europe with the Crusaders and the type called "Canes Segusii" or the Celtic Hound by early dog writers.

The original dogs were used to hunt wolves and wild boar in the fourteenth century, and were much larger than the modern-day breed.