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Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla Comparison – Which dog is better Flatte or Hungarian Pointer?

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Name Flat-Coated Retriever Vizsla
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Group Gun Dog Gun Dog
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Flatte
Flattie
Flatcoat
Hungarian Pointer
Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer
Magyar Vizsla
Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla
Hungarian Vizsla
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which dog is bigger, Flat-Coated Retriever or Vizsla? Is the Flat-Coated Retriever bigger than the Vizsla breed? Is a Flat-Coated Retriever smaller than a Vizsla?
Large Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Flat-Coated Retriever or Vizsla? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla weight comparison:
60-70 pounds (27-32 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?
65 pounds (29.5 kg) Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Flat-Coated Retriever or Vizsla? Is a Flat-Coated Retriever taller than a Vizsla?
22-23 inches (56-58 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?
Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm) Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Flat-Coated Retriever or Vizsla? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Flat-Coated Retriever and Vizsla?
$1000-$1200 $800-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Flat-Coated Retriever or Vizsla?
Very frequent: The Flat-Coated Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Flat-Coated Retriever or Vizsla smarter? Which is best? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla intelligence:
Very smart: Flat-Coated Retriever is an excellent dog breed.
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Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla trainability comparison. What's the difference between Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Vizsla dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Flat-Coated Retriever or Vizsla?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Flat-Coated Retriever or Vizsla? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Vizsla dogs are average defenders.
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Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Flat-Coated Retriever or Vizsla? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Devoted
Optimistic
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 Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla?
Sensitive: Flat-Coated Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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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: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla?
High: Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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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
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla social needs comparison:
Flat-Coated Retriever 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 Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla?
The wanderlust potential of the Flat-Coated Retriever 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 Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla? Which can be better for hunting?
Flat-Coated Retriever 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.
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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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Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla playfulness comparison:
The Flat-Coated Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Vizsla is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla?
Average: The Flat-Coated Retriever barks occasionally.
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Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Flat-Coated Retriever or Vizsla?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Flat-Coated Retriever breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla breed in the home.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Flat-Coated Retriever 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.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Flat-Coated Retriever or Vizsla?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Flat-Coated Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Vizsla bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Is a Flat-Coated Retriever more dangerous than a Vizsla?

Low 🔽

The Flat-Coated Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla mouthiness comparison:
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs have an 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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Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla health comparison. Which is the healthier: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla?
Very healthy dog breed.
The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla health problems comparison:
Cancer Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Epilepsy
Sebaceous Adenitis
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla?
Rare
The Flat-Coated Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla lifespan comparison. How long do Flat-Coated Retriever and Vizsla breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Flat-Coated Retriever and Vizsla?
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Flat-Coated Retriever: 11 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Flat-Coated Retriever 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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Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Flat-Coated Retriever or Vizsla? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla energy level comparison:
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Flat-Coated Retriever or Vizsla? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Vizsla dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Flat-Coated Retriever or Vizsla?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Flat-Coated Retriever or Vizsla? Does the Flat-Coated Retriever breed eat more than the Vizsla breed?
3-4 cup high-quality commercial dog food (that is formulated for large-breed dogs), divided into two meals. 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Flat-Coated Retriever's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla coat comparison:
Thick
Shiny
Fine
Dense
Hard
Coarse
Short
No Undercoat
Colors
What are the original Flat-Coated Retriever and Vizsla color? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla color comparison:
Black
Liver
Golden
Rust
Russet Gold
Dark Sandy Gold
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Flat-Coated Retriever or Vizsla? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Flat-Coated Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Flat-Coated Retriever or Vizsla? Do Flat-Coated Retriever dogs shed more than Vizsla dogs?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Vizsla dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Flat-Coated Retriever or Vizsla?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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Hypoallergenic
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Flat-Coated Retriever or Vizsla?

Medium

The Flat-Coated Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla?
The Flat-Coated Retriever 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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Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are generally with other pets.
Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Flat-Coated Retriever or Vizsla? Which dog is more friendly?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Flat-Coated Retriever or Vizsla?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Flat-Coated Retriever or Vizsla?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Flat-Coated Retriever or Vizsla? Can a Flat-Coated Retriever and a Vizsla be friends? Do Flat-Coated Retriever dogs get along with Vizsla dogs?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is best for first time owners: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla?
Yes
Flat-Coated Retriever 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
Flat-Coated Retriever 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?
Flat-Coated Retrievers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Flat-Coated Retriever or Vizsla? Which is better for autism?

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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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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla?

Yes

Flat-Coated Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat.
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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.
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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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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.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

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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Litter Size
How many puppies can Flat-Coated Retriever and Vizsla have? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla litter size comparison:
4-8 puppies 6-8 puppies

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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?
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
Canadian Canine Registry
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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