Boston Terrier vs Vizsla – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Boston Terrier	Vizsla
Origins	United States	Hungary
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Group	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	21	30
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Other Names	Boston Bull, Boston Bull Terrier, Boxwood, American Gentlemen	Hungarian Vizsla, Magyar Vizsla, Hungarian Pointer, Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer, Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1893 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	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	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
Price	$600-$800	$800-$1200

General Appearance - Boston Terrier vs Vizsla

Size	Small	Large
Weight	10-25 pounds (6-11kg)	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Avg. Weight	17.5 pounds (8.5 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height	15-17 inches (38-43 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Avg. Height	16 inches (40.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Hair & Care - Boston Terrier vs Vizsla

Coat	Fine	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat
Colors	White Brindle Seal Black	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold
Grooming	Effortless: The Boston Terrier requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Boston Terriers shed moderately.	Vizslas shed moderately.

Characteristics - Boston Terrier vs Vizsla

Temperament	Affectionate Friendly Intelligent Playful Aggressive Gentle Lively	Affectionate Energetic Intelligent Protective Cheerful Gentle Playful Quiet Easygoing Companionable Lively Friendly Evenly Tempered Trainable Willing
Intelligent Rank	Average: Boston Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Boston Terriers are quite easy to train.	Vizslas are easy to train.
Playfulness	Boston Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Boston Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Vizslas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Boston Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Vizslas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Boston Terriers are a social breed.	Vizslas are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Boston Terrier rarely barks.	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Boston Terriers are average watchdogs.	Vizslas are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Boston Terriers are average defenders.	Vizslas are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Boston Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Boston Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Vizslas have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Boston Terriers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Vizslas have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Boston Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Vizslas have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Boston Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Vizslas are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Boston Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Vizslas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Boston Terriers 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.	Vizslas 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.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Boston Terrier vs Vizsla

Stranger Friendly	Boston Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.	Vizslas are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Boston Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Vizslas are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Boston Terriers are very cat-friendly dogs.	Vizslas are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Boston Terriers are very dog-friendly dogs.	Vizslas are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Boston Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Boston Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Boston Terriers are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Vizslas are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Boston Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Vizslas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Boston Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Boston Terrier vs Vizsla

Health Issues	The Boston Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Brain Tumors Cataracts Cherry Eye Deafness Heart Murmurs Megaesophagus Patellar Luxation Reverse Sneezing	Cancer Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Sebaceous Adenitis
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	10-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Boston Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Vizslas are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Boston Terriers have an average exercise need.	Vizslas need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Boston Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Vizslas don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	0.5 to 1.5 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.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Boston Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Boston Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Vizsla is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Boston Terrier vs Vizsla

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-5 puppies	6-8 puppies
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