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Name	Australian Terrier	Barbet	Wirehaired Vizsla
Origins	Australia	France	Hungary
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Aussie	French Water Dog	Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla Drótszőrű magyar vizsla
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Australian Terrier or Barbet or Wirehaired Vizsla? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Terrier or Barbet or Wirehaired Vizsla?	Small	Large Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Australian Terrier or Barbet or Barbet? Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla weight comparison:	9-14 pounds (4-6 kg)	37–62 pounds (17–28 kg )	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	11.5 pounds (5 kg)	37–62 pounds (17–28 kg )	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Terrier or Barbet or Wirehaired Vizsla? Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla height comparison:	9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 cm), Female: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm)	Male: 23-25 inches (57-64 cm), Female: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10 inches (25.5 cm)	Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 cm), Female: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm)	Male: 24 inches (60.5 cm), Female: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm)

Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Australian Terrier or Barbet or Wirehaired Vizsla? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1500	$600-$1000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Australian Terrier or Barbet or Wirehaired Vizsla?	Frequent: The Australian Terrier is easier than average to get.	Average: The Barbet is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Wirehaired Vizsla is easier than average to get.

Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla intelligence:	Smart: The Australian Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla trainability comparison.	Australian Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Barbet dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Australian Terrier or Barbet or Wirehaired Vizsla?	Australian Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Barbet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Australian Terrier or Barbet or Wirehaired Vizsla? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Australian Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Barbet dogs are average defenders. See more.	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Terrier or Barbet or Wirehaired Vizsla? Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Outright Tempered Companionable Spirited	Intelligent Obedient Joyful Companionable Cheerful	Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Loyal Going
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Australian Terrier dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Barbet dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Wirehaired Vizsla dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla?	Average: Australian Terrier dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Barbet dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla social needs comparison:	Australian Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Barbet dogs are a social breed. See more.	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Barbet dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Australian Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Barbet dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla playfulness comparison:	The Australian Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Barbet is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Wirehaired Vizsla is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla?	Average: The Australian Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Barbet rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Wirehaired Vizsla barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Australian Terrier or Barbet or Wirehaired Vizsla?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Australian Terrier indoors.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Barbet indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Wirehaired Vizsla breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Australian Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Barbet dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Australian Terrier or Barbet or Wirehaired Vizsla?	Australian Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Barbet dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs handle alone time quite well.

Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Australian Terrier or Barbet or Wirehaired Vizsla?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Australian Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Barbet bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Wirehaired Vizsla bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Australian Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Barbet has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Wirehaired Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla mouthiness comparison:	Australian Terrier dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Barbet dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla?	Australian Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.	Barbets tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Wirehaired Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Epilepsy Entropion Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Hernia Overbite Underbite	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Skin Allergies Eye Infections Kidney Issues Addison's Disease Cushing's Syndrome Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Australian Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Barbet should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Wirehaired Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Terrier, Barbet and Wirehaired Vizsla breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Terrier: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Barbet: 14 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Wirehaired Vizsla: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Barbet can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Australian Terrier or Barbet or Wirehaired Vizsla? Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla energy level comparison:	Australian Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Barbet dogs are high-energy dogs.	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Terrier or Barbet or Wirehaired Vizsla? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Australian Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Barbet dogs have an average exercise need.	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Terrier or Barbet or Wirehaired Vizsla?	Australian Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Barbet dogs don't need too much sleep.	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Australian Terrier or Barbet or Wirehaired Vizsla?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Australian Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Barbet has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Wirehaired Vizsla has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla coat comparison:	Rough	Waterproof	Wiry
Colors What are the original Australian Terrier, Barbet and Wirehaired Vizsla color?	Tan Red Blue Sandy	Black Gray White Brown Fawn	Golden Russet Reddish-Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Terrier or Barbet or Wirehaired Vizsla? Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla grooming comparison:	Average: The Australian Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Barbet requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Wirehaired Vizsla doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Australian Terrier or Barbet or Wirehaired Vizsla? Australian Terrier or Barbet or {name3 shedding:	Australian Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Barbet dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Australian Terrier or Barbet or Wirehaired Vizsla?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla?	Medium ⏺ The Australian Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Barbet has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Wirehaired Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Australian Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Barbet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Wirehaired Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Australian Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Barbet dogs are generally with other pets.	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Terrier or Barbet or Wirehaired Vizsla? Which dog is more friendly?	Australian Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Barbet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Australian Terrier or Barbet or Wirehaired Vizsla?	Australian Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Barbet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Terrier or Barbet or Wirehaired Vizsla?	Australian Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Barbet dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Terrier or Barbet or Wirehaired Vizsla?	Australian Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Barbet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla?	Yes Australian Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Barbet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Australian Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Barbet is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Wirehaired Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Australian Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Barbets are usually recommended for elderly people.	Wirehaired Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Australian Terrier or Barbet or Wirehaired Vizsla? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla?	Not really Australian Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Barbet breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Wirehaired Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Australian Terrier and Barbet and Wirehaired Vizsla have?	3-6 puppies	4-6 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Australian Terrier vs Barbet vs Wirehaired Vizsla Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2014 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association

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