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Name	German Shorthaired Pointer	Wirehaired Vizsla	Vizsla
Origins	Germany	Hungary	Hungary
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	10	155	30
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund Kurzhaar Deutsch Kurzhaar	Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla Drótszőrű magyar vizsla	Hungarian Pointer Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer Magyar Vizsla Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla Hungarian Vizsla
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, German Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or Vizsla? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$800-$1000	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, German Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or Vizsla?	Very frequent: The German Shorthaired Pointer is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Wirehaired Vizsla is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, German Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or Vizsla? Which is the smallest dog, German Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or Vizsla?	Large Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, German Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla weight comparison:	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	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)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or Vizsla? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla height comparison:	Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 23-25 inches (57-64 cm), Female: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 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 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (60.5 cm), Female: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla coat comparison:	Dense	Wiry	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat
Colors What are the original German Shorthaired Pointer, Wirehaired Vizsla and Vizsla color?	Roan Liver White Black	Golden Reddish-Brown Russet	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, German Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or Vizsla? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla grooming comparison:	Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Wirehaired Vizsla doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more German Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or Vizsla? German Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or {name3 shedding:	German Shorthaired Pointers shed moderately. See more.	Wirehaired Vizslas shed none to minimal. See more.	Vizslas 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 Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or Vizsla?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	8-12 weeks Very 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.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or Vizsla? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla behavior/temperament comparison:	Affectionate Bold Intelligent Boisterous Cooperative Trainable	Friendly Intelligent Going Loving Loyal Protective	Affectionate Energetic Intelligent Protective Cheerful Gentle Playful Quiet Easygoing Companionable Lively Friendly Evenly Tempered Trainable Willing
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla intelligence:	Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla trainability comparison.	German Shorthaired Pointers are very easy to train. See more.	Wirehaired Vizslas are easy to train. See more.	Vizslas are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Playfulness German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla playfulness comparison:	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Wirehaired Vizsla is a playful breed. See more.	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Wirehaired Vizslas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Vizslas 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 Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla?	Average to High: German Shorthaired Pointers are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Wirehaired Vizslas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Vizslas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla social needs comparison:	German Shorthaired Pointers need for social interaction is average. See more.	Wirehaired Vizslas are kinda antisocial. See more.	Vizslas are a social breed. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla?	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Wirehaired Vizsla barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: German Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or Vizsla?	German Shorthaired Pointers are average watchdogs. See more.	Wirehaired Vizslas are good watchdogs. See more.	Vizslas are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog German Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or Vizsla? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	German Shorthaired Pointers are average defenders. See more.	Wirehaired Vizslas strongly protect their territory. See more.	Vizslas are average defenders. See more.
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Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The German Shorthaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Wirehaired Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: German Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or Vizsla?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shorthaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Wirehaired Vizsla 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
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla mouthiness comparison:	German Shorthaired Pointers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Wirehaired Vizslas have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Vizslas have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	German Shorthaired Pointers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Wirehaired Vizslas have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Vizslas 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 Shorthaired Pointers have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Wirehaired Vizslas have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Vizslas 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
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or Vizsla?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Shorthaired Pointer breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Wirehaired Vizsla breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	German Shorthaired Pointers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Wirehaired Vizslas 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 Which dog can be left alone: German Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or Vizsla?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Wirehaired Vizslas handle alone time quite well.	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.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or Vizsla? Which dog is more friendly?	German Shorthaired Pointers are average friendly towards strangers.	Wirehaired Vizslas are stranger-friendly dogs.	Vizslas are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	German Shorthaired Pointers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Wirehaired Vizslas are generally with other pets.	Vizslas are generally with other pets.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or Vizsla?	German Shorthaired Pointers are kid-friendly dogs.	Wirehaired Vizslas are kid-friendly dogs.	Vizslas are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or Vizsla?	German Shorthaired Pointers are not cat-friendly dogs.	Wirehaired Vizslas are average friendly towards cats.	Vizslas are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or Vizsla?	German Shorthaired Pointers are dog-friendly dogs.	Wirehaired Vizslas are dog-friendly dogs.	Vizslas are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla?	Yes German Shorthaired Pointers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Wirehaired Vizslas are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Vizslas are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No German Shorthaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Wirehaired Vizsla 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 Shorthaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Wirehaired Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla Health Comparison

Health Issues German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla?	German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Wirehaired Vizsla 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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla health problems comparison:	Gastric Torsion Hypothyroidism Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Osteochondrosis Dissecans Von Willebrand's Disease Entropion Pannus Lymphedema Cardiomyopathy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Addison's Disease Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Cancer Cushing's Syndrome Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Eye Infections Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Kidney Issues Skin Allergies	Cancer Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Sebaceous Adenitis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The German Shorthaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Wirehaired Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least 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 Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla lifespan comparison. How long do German Shorthaired Pointer, Wirehaired Vizsla and Vizsla breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Wirehaired Vizsla: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years
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Hypoallergenic German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Energy Level Who has more energy a German Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or Vizsla? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla energy level comparison:	German Shorthaired Pointers are high-energy dogs.	Wirehaired Vizslas are high-energy dogs.	Vizslas are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or Vizsla? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	German Shorthaired Pointers need a lot of exercises.	Wirehaired Vizslas need quite a lot of exercise.	Vizslas need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: German Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or Vizsla?	German Shorthaired Pointers don't need too much sleep.	Wirehaired Vizslas don't need too much sleep.	Vizslas don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot
Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: German Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or Vizsla?	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3 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 Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Wirehaired Vizsla has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla?	Medium ⏺ The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Wirehaired Vizsla 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 Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Wirehaired Vizsla 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 Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla 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 Shorthaired Pointer or Wirehaired Vizsla or Vizsla? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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?	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.	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?	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.	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 Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla?	Not really German Shorthaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Wirehaired Vizsla breed usually likes 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 Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla 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 Shorthaired Pointer and Wirehaired Vizsla and Vizsla have?	7-12 puppies	6-10 puppies	6-8 puppies
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Vizsla Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2014 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 Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing 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?	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council 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 North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association	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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