Braque Saint - Germain vs Vizsla vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Braque Saint - Germain | Vizsla | Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  France |  Hungary | France |
| Group | Gun Dog | Gun Dog | Hunting Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 461 | 30 | 528 |
| Reviews | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | Saint Germain Pointer, Braque Saint-Germain | Hungarian Vizsla, Magyar Vizsla, Hungarian Pointer, Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer, Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla | Anglo-French Hound |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Cross Breed |
| AKC Group | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
| FCI Group | No set | Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section. |
| Breed Recognition | No set |
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 | No set |
| Price | $1000-$1200 | $800-$1200 | $700-$900 |
General Appearance - Braque Saint - Germain vs Vizsla vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie
| Size | Medium | Large | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) | Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) | 30-45 lbs (13,5-20 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 52.5 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) | Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) | 37,5 lbs (16,75 kg) |
| Height | Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm) | Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm) | 19-22 inches (48-54 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm) | Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm) | 20,5 inches (51 cm) |
Hair & Care - Braque Saint - Germain vs Vizsla vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie
| Coat |
Fine Thick Glossy |
Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat |
Dense Smooth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Dull white with orange (fawn) markings |
Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold |
Orange White Black |
| Grooming | Effortless: The Braque Saint - Germain requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Braque Saint - Germains shed moderately. | Vizslas shed moderately. | Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are low shedders. |
Characteristics - Braque Saint - Germain vs Vizsla vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie
| Temperament |
Obedient Loyal Hard working |
Affectionate Energetic Intelligent Protective Cheerful Gentle Playful Quiet Easygoing Companionable Lively Friendly Evenly Tempered Trainable Willing |
Energetic Hunting Social Affectionate Loyal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Smart: Braque Saint - Germain's has great intelligence. | Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed. | Smart: Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie's has great intelligence. |
| Trainability | Braque Saint - Germains are very easy to train. | Vizslas are easy to train. | Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Braque Saint - Germain is a playful breed. | The Vizsla is a highly playful breed. | The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is a playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | Braque Saint - Germains are less sensitive than other dog breeds. | Vizslas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
| Affection Level | Braque Saint - Germains 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. | Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Braque Saint - Germains need for social interaction is average. | Vizslas are a social breed. | Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are a social breed. |
| Barking | Low: The Braque Saint - Germain barks none to minimal. | Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally. | Average to high: The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is a vocal breed. |
| Watchdog Ability | Braque Saint - Germains are average watchdogs. | Vizslas are average watchdogs. | Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are good watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Braque Saint - Germains are not the best to protect their territory. | Vizslas are average defenders. | Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are average defenders. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Braque Saint - Germain has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Braque Saint - Germains 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. | Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Braque Saint - Germains have average wanderlust potential. | Vizslas have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries have average wanderlust potential. |
| Prey Drive | Braque Saint - Germains have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Vizslas have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
| Apartment Friendly | Braque Saint - Germains are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Vizslas are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are not apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Braque Saint - Germains adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Vizslas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | 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. | Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries 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 |
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. |
Good With - Braque Saint - Germain vs Vizsla vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie
| Stranger Friendly | Braque Saint - Germains are average friendly towards strangers. | Vizslas are average friendly towards strangers. | Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | Braque Saint - Germains are kid-friendly dogs. | Vizslas are kid-friendly dogs. | Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are very kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Braque Saint - Germains are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Vizslas are average friendly towards cats. | Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are not cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Braque Saint - Germains are dog-friendly dogs. | Vizslas are average friendly towards other dogs. | Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are very dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
Yes Braque Saint - Germain is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
No Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Braque Saint - Germains are usually recommended for elderly people. | Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people. | Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Braque Saint - Germains usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Vizslas are generally with other pets. | Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
Yes Braque Saint - Germains are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No Vizslas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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. |
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. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a 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. |
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. |
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 Braque Saint - Germain breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Yes Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Not really Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie breed usually doesn't like 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. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Braque Saint - Germain vs Vizsla vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie
| Health Issues | Very healthy dog breed. | The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Problems |
Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS) Aortic Stenosis Cancer Cleft Lip Cleft Palate Deafness Demodectic Mange Dental Problems Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Heart Disease Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) |
Cancer Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Sebaceous Adenitis |
Bloat Demodectic Mange Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Work-related Injuries |
| Life Expectancy | 11-14 years | 10-14 years | 12-15 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Braque Saint - Germains have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Vizslas are high energy dogs. | Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Braque Saint - Germains need quite a lot of exercise. | Vizslas need a lot of exercises. | Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries need a lot of exercises. |
| Sleeping Need | Braque Saint - Germains are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Vizslas don't need too much sleep. | Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries don't need too much sleep. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 3 to 4.5 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. | 2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Low to Average. | Low to Average. | Average. |
| Weather & Climate | Tolerates warm and cold weather. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Braque Saint - Germain has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell. |
Low The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie has a low chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Braque Saint - Germain is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Vizsla is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is an average drooler. |
Reproducibility - Braque Saint - Germain vs Vizsla vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 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. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 6-8 puppies | 6-8 puppies | 4-8 puppies |
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