Berger Picard vs Vizsla Comparison – Which dog is better Picardy Sheepdog or Hungarian Pointer?

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Name	Berger Picard	Vizsla
Origins	France	Hungary
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Group	Working Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	146	30
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Berger Picard and Vizsla. What other names are these breeds known by?	Picardy Sheepdog Picardy Shepherd Berger de Picardie	Hungarian Pointer Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer Magyar Vizsla Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla Hungarian Vizsla
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Berger Picard and a Vizsla. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Berger Picard vs Vizsla Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Berger Picard and a Vizsla. Which breed is heavier?	51–71 lb (23–32 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?	61 lb (27.5 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Berger Picard or Vizsla? Is a Berger Picard taller than a Vizsla?	Male: 24-26 inches (61–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inches (56–61 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Berger Picard vs Vizsla Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Berger Picard and a Vizsla. Which breed costs more?	$2000-$2500	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Berger Picard or Vizsla?	Frequent: The Berger Picard is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get.

Berger Picard vs Vizsla Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare training requirements.	Berger Picard dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Vizsla dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare alertness levels.	Berger Picard dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare territorial behaviors.	Berger Picard dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Vizsla dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Berger Picard vs Vizsla Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Berger Picard and a Vizsla. How do their temperaments differ?	Stubborn Energetic Intelligent Lively Assertive Mellow	Playful Energetic Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Trainable Companionable Cheerful Quiet Easygoing Willing Evenly Tempered
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Berger Picard vs Vizsla?	Sensitive: Berger Picard dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: 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: Berger Picard vs Vizsla?	Average to High: Berger Picard dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Berger Picard vs Vizsla social needs comparison:	Berger Picard dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Vizsla dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Berger Picard vs Vizsla?	Berger Picard dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	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? What's the difference between Berger Picard vs Vizsla? Which can be better for hunting?	Berger Picard 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.	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

Berger Picard vs Vizsla Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The Berger Picard barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare play drive and energy.	The Berger Picard is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare living space needs.	It is not recommended to keep the Berger Picard breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Berger Picard vs Vizsla Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare adaptability levels.	Berger Picard dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Berger Picard or Vizsla?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Vizsla 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.

Berger Picard vs Vizsla Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Berger Picard has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Berger Picard dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Vizsla dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Berger Picard bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Vizsla bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Berger Picard vs Vizsla Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare average lifespans.	11-15 years The average lifespan of Berger Picard: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Berger Picard 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.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Berger Picard and a Vizsla. Which breed is healthier?	Berger Picards tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Berger Picard vs Vizsla?	Frequent The Berger Picard should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Berger Picard vs Vizsla? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Berger Picard vs Vizsla health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia Eye Infections	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis

Berger Picard vs Vizsla Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare activity levels.	Berger Picard dogs are high-energy dogs.	Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Berger Picard vs Vizsla exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Berger Picard or Vizsla? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Berger Picard dogs need a lot of exercises.	Vizsla dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Berger Picard or Vizsla?	Berger Picard dogs don't need too much sleep.	Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Berger Picard vs Vizsla Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Berger Picard has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare daily food needs.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Berger Picard vs Vizsla Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Berger Picard and Vizsla? Compare breed colors.	Gray Fawn Brindle	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Berger Picard requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare drooling amounts.	The Berger Picard is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Berger Picard has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Berger Picard and a Vizsla? Compare fur types.	Wiry Waterproof Double	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Berger Picard or Vizsla? Do Berger Picard dogs shed more than Vizsla dogs?	Berger Picard dogs shed moderately. See more.	Vizsla dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Berger Picard vs Vizsla Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare kid-friendliness.	Berger Picard dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Berger Picard dogs are generally with other pets.	Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Berger Picard or Vizsla? Which dog is more friendly?	Berger Picard dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Berger Picard or Vizsla?	Berger Picard dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Berger Picard or Vizsla? Can a Berger Picard and a Vizsla be friends? Do Berger Picard dogs get along with Vizsla dogs?	Berger Picard dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Berger Picard vs Vizsla?	Yes Berger Picard dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Vizsla dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Berger Picard is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Berger Picards are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Berger Picard vs Vizsla As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare therapy capabilities.	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
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Berger Picard breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Berger Picard or a Vizsla? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Berger Picard and Vizsla. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Berger Picard vs Vizsla Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Berger Picard and Vizsla. Which has larger litters?	2-10 puppies, average 6	6-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Berger Picard and Vizsla breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Berger Picard and Vizsla. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Berger Picard vs Vizsla Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Berger Picard and Vizsla. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Berger Picard and Vizsla. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Berger Picard and Vizsla. Which is more widely recognized?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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 Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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