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Blue Lacy vs Vizsla Comparison – Which dog is better Lacy Game Dog or Hungarian Pointer?

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Name Blue Lacy Vizsla
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States Hungary flagHungary
Group Working Dogs Gun Dog
Popularity Rank29130
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare different names used for Blue Lacy and Vizsla. What other names are these breeds known by?
Lacy Game Dog
Lacy Hog Dog
Texas Blue Lacy
Lacy Dog
Hungarian Pointer
Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer
Magyar Vizsla
Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla
Hungarian Vizsla
Breed Classification
Compare breed classifications between a Blue Lacy and a Vizsla. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.
Cross Breed Purebred

Blue Lacy vs Vizsla Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Which is bigger: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare size differences between these breeds.
Medium Large
Weight Statistics
Compare weight ranges between a Blue Lacy and a Vizsla. Which breed is heavier?
30-50 pounds (13-23 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?
40 pounds (18 kg) Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Blue Lacy or Vizsla? Is a Blue Lacy taller than a Vizsla?
18-23 inches (46-58 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?
20.5 inches (52 cm) Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Blue Lacy vs Vizsla Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy prices between a Blue Lacy and a Vizsla. Which breed costs more?
$600-$800 $800-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Blue Lacy or Vizsla?
Average: The Blue Lacy is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get.

Blue Lacy vs Vizsla Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Which is smarter: a Blue Lacy 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.
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Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed.
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Training Difficulty
Which is easier to train: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare training requirements.
Blue Lacy dogs are very easy to train.
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Vizsla dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Which makes a better watchdog: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare alertness levels.
Blue Lacy dogs are good watchdogs.
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Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Which is more protective: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare territorial behaviors.
Blue Lacy dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Vizsla dogs are average defenders.
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Blue Lacy vs Vizsla Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
Compare personalities of a Blue Lacy and a Vizsla. How do their temperaments differ?
Active
Alert
Intelligent
Devoted
Bold
Intense
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 Blue Lacy vs Vizsla?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Vizsla dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Blue Lacy vs Vizsla?
Average: Blue Lacy dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Blue Lacy vs Vizsla social needs comparison:
Blue Lacy dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Vizsla dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Blue Lacy vs Vizsla?
The wanderlust potential of the Blue Lacy is strong enough to escape from home.
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Vizsla dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Blue Lacy vs Vizsla? Which can be better for hunting?
Blue Lacy dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Vizsla dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Blue Lacy vs Vizsla Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Which breed barks more: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare vocalization tendencies.
Low to Average: The Blue Lacy rarely barks.
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Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Which breed is more playful: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare play drive and energy.
The Blue Lacy is a playful breed.
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The Vizsla is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Which is better for apartments: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare living space needs.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Blue Lacy breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla breed in the home.

Blue Lacy vs Vizsla Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Which adapts better to changes: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare adaptability levels.
Average: Blue Lacy dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Blue Lacy 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.

Blue Lacy vs Vizsla Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Which has lower bite risk: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare biting tendencies.

Low 🔽

The Blue Lacy has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Which is more mouthy: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare mouthing behaviors.
Blue Lacy dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Vizsla dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Which has a stronger bite: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare bite force PSI.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Blue Lacy bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Vizsla bite force: Ordinary.

Blue Lacy vs Vizsla Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Which lives longer: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare average lifespans.
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Blue Lacy: 15 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years
Climate Tolerance
Which handles weather better: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare climate tolerances.
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Blue Lacy can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Health Concerns
Compare common health issues between a Blue Lacy and a Vizsla. Which breed is healthier?
Blue Lacys 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.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Blue Lacy vs Vizsla?
Frequent
The Blue Lacy 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.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Blue Lacy vs Vizsla? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Blue Lacy vs Vizsla health problems comparison:
Color Dilution Alopecia Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Epilepsy
Sebaceous Adenitis

Blue Lacy vs Vizsla Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Which breed is more energetic: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare activity levels.
Blue Lacy dogs are high-energy dogs.
Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Blue Lacy vs Vizsla exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Blue Lacy or Vizsla? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Blue Lacy dogs have an average exercise need.
Vizsla dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Blue Lacy or Vizsla?
Blue Lacy dogs don't need too much sleep.
Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.

Blue Lacy vs Vizsla Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Which gains weight easier: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare obesity risks.
Low to Average: The Blue Lacy has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Which eats more: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare daily food needs.
1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day. 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Blue Lacy vs Vizsla Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Which is more hypoallergenic: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare allergy friendliness.
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Coat Colors
What color variations exist for Blue Lacy and Vizsla? Compare breed colors.
Red
Blue
Cream
Silver
Tricolor
Grey
Golden
Rust
Russet Gold
Dark Sandy Gold
Grooming Requirements
Which needs more grooming: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare maintenance needs.
Effortless: The Blue Lacy requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Which drools more: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare drooling amounts.
The Blue Lacy is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Which has less odor: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare natural smell levels.

Medium

The Blue Lacy 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 Blue Lacy and a Vizsla? Compare fur types.
Smooth
Tight
Fine
Dense
Hard
Coarse
Short
No Undercoat
Bathing Needs
Which needs more baths: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare bathing frequencies.
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Blue Lacy or Vizsla? Do Blue Lacy dogs shed more than Vizsla dogs?
Blue Lacy dogs shed none to minimal.
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Vizsla dogs shed moderately.
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Blue Lacy vs Vizsla Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Which is better with children: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare kid-friendliness.
Blue Lacy dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Blue Lacy dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Blue Lacy or Vizsla? Which dog is more friendly?
Blue Lacy dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Blue Lacy or Vizsla?
Blue Lacy dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Blue Lacy or Vizsla? Can a Blue Lacy and a Vizsla be friends? Do Blue Lacy dogs get along with Vizsla dogs?
Blue Lacy 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: Blue Lacy vs Vizsla?
Yes
Blue Lacy 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
Blue Lacy 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?
Blue Lacys are commonly okay with elderly people.
Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Blue Lacy vs Vizsla As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Which makes a better service dog: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare service capabilities.

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Which is better for therapy work: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare therapy capabilities.

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Which is better at detection work: a Blue Lacy 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 Blue Lacy 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 Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare maritime abilities.

Not really

Blue Lacy breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Which is better at pulling: a Blue Lacy or a Vizsla? Compare draft work capabilities.

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military history between Blue Lacy 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.

Blue Lacy vs Vizsla Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare litter sizes between Blue Lacy and Vizsla. Which has larger litters?
3-5 puppies 6-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare pregnancy duration between Blue Lacy and Vizsla breeds.
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding frequencies between Blue Lacy and Vizsla. Which needs longer recovery?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Blue Lacy vs Vizsla Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC classifications of Blue Lacy and Vizsla. Which groups do they belong to?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI classifications of Blue Lacy and Vizsla. Which groups are they in?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare kennel club recognition between Blue Lacy and Vizsla. Which is more widely recognized?
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National 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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