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Name	German Longhaired Pointer	English Springer Spaniel	Vizsla
Origins	Germany	England	Hungary
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Deutscher Langhaariger Vorstehhund Langhaar Pointer Deutscher Langhaariger	Springer Spaniel	Hungarian Pointer Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer Magyar Vizsla Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla Hungarian Vizsla
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or Vizsla? Which is the smallest dog, German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or Vizsla?	Large	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or English Springer Spaniel? German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla weight comparison:	30 kg (66 lb)	Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 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?	30 kg (66 lb)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or Vizsla? German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla height comparison:	Male: 24–28 inches (60–70 cm), Female: 23–26 inches (58–66 cm)	Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 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: 24–28 inches (60–70 cm), Female: 23–26 inches (58–66 cm)	Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or Vizsla? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$700-$800	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or Vizsla?	Average: The German Longhaired Pointer is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The English Springer Spaniel is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get.

German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla trainability comparison.	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	English Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Vizsla dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or Vizsla?	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	English Springer Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or Vizsla? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are average defenders. See more.	English Springer Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.	Vizsla dogs are average defenders. See more.
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German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or Vizsla? German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Gentle Kind Familiar	Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate Social Cheerful	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?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. 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: German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla?	High: German Longhaired Pointer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: English Springer Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla social needs comparison:	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are a social breed. See more.	English Springer Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.	Vizsla dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	German Longhaired Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the English Springer Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. 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? Which can be better for hunting?	German Longhaired Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	English Springer Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. 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

German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla playfulness comparison:	Average: German Longhaired Pointers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla?	Low to Average: The German Longhaired Pointer rarely barks. See more.	Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or Vizsla?	It is not recommended to keep the German Longhaired Pointer breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the English Springer Spaniel breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	German Longhaired Pointer dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	English Springer Spaniel 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: German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or Vizsla?	German Longhaired Pointer 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.	English Springer Spaniel 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.	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.

German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or Vizsla?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Longhaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Springer Spaniel 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
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The German Longhaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The English Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla mouthiness comparison:	German Longhaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	English Springer Spaniel dogs have an 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.

German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla?	German Longhaired Pointers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla health problems comparison:	Ear Infections Eye Infections	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Ear Infections Ectropion Retinal Dysplasia Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK)	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The German Longhaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The English Springer Spaniel 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.
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Life Expectancy German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla lifespan comparison. How long do German Longhaired Pointer, English Springer Spaniel and Vizsla breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of German Longhaired Pointer: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel: 12 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or Vizsla? German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla energy level comparison:	German Longhaired Pointer dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	English Springer Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or Vizsla? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	German Longhaired Pointer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	English Springer Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.	Vizsla dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or Vizsla?	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	English Springer Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or Vizsla?	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.	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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The German Longhaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The English Springer Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla coat comparison:	Dense Wavy Shiny	Feathered	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat
Colors What are the original German Longhaired Pointer, English Springer Spaniel and Vizsla color?	White Brown Chocolate Roan	Black Tan White Liver	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or Vizsla? German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla grooming comparison:	Average: The German Longhaired Pointer requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or Vizsla? German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or {name3 shedding:	German Longhaired Pointer dogs shed moderately. See more.	English Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.	Vizsla dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or Vizsla?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla?	Medium ⏺ The German Longhaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The English Springer Spaniel 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?	The German Longhaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The English Springer Spaniel 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.

German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are generally with other pets.	English Springer Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.	Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or Vizsla? Which dog is more friendly?	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	English Springer Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or Vizsla?	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or Vizsla?	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards cats.	English Springer Spaniel 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 German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or Vizsla?	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla?	No German Longhaired Pointer dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes English Springer Spaniel 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 German Longhaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English Springer Spaniel 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?	German Longhaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.	English Springer Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.	Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.

German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel 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. See more.	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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: German Longhaired Pointer or English Springer Spaniel or Vizsla? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla?	Not really German Longhaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really English Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	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.
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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can German Longhaired Pointer and English Springer Spaniel and Vizsla have?	4-6 puppies	4-10 puppies	6-8 puppies
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German Longhaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel vs Vizsla Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 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 Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs 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?	Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	American Canine Registry 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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