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Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla Comparison - Dog breed selector: Gordon Castle Setters or Braque Francais or Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla? Find the right dog for you

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Name Gordon Setter Braque Francais Wirehaired Vizsla
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Gordon Castle Setters Braque Francais
de Grande Taille
French Pointing Dog
Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla
Drótszőrű magyar vizsla
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Gordon Setter or Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla? Which is the smallest dog, Gordon Setter or Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla?
Large Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Gordon Setter or Braque Francais or Braque Francais? Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla weight comparison:
Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 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: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg) 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)
Height
Which is taller, Gordon Setter or Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla? Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla height comparison:
Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm) Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm) Male: 23-25 inches (57-64 cm), Female: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm) Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm) Male: 24 inches (60.5 cm), Female: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm)

Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Gordon Setter or Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1000 $1000-$1200 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Gordon Setter or Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla?
Frequent: The Gordon Setter is easier than average to get.
Average: The Braque Francais is a commonly available dog breed.
Frequent: The Wirehaired Vizsla is easier than average to get.

Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla intelligence:
Smart: The Gordon Setter dogs have great intelligence.
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Very smart: Braque Francais is an excellent dog breed.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Trainability
Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla trainability comparison.
Gordon Setter dogs are easy to train.
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Braque Francais dogs are very easy to train.
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Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Gordon Setter or Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla?
Gordon Setter dogs are good watchdogs.
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Braque Francais dogs are good watchdogs.
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Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Gordon Setter or Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Gordon Setter dogs are average defenders.
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Braque Francais dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Wirehaired Vizsla dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Gordon Setter or Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla? Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla behavior/temperament comparison:
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Loyal
Fearless
Eager
Obedient
Social
Athletic
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Going
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Braque Francais dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Wirehaired 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: Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla?
High: Gordon Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Braque Francais dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla social needs comparison:
Gordon Setter dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Braque Francais dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Gordon Setter is strong enough to escape from home.
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Braque Francais dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Wirehaired 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? Which can be better for hunting?
Gordon Setter dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Braque Francais dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Wirehaired 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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Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla playfulness comparison:
The Gordon Setter is a highly playful breed.
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The Braque Francais is a playful breed.
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The Wirehaired Vizsla is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla?
Average: The Gordon Setter barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Braque Francais rarely barks.
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Low: The Wirehaired Vizsla barks none to minimal.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Gordon Setter or Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Gordon Setter breed.
Apartment-friendly dog the Braque Francais breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Wirehaired Vizsla breed in the home.

Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Gordon Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Braque Francais dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Gordon Setter or Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Braque Francais dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs handle alone time quite well.

Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Gordon Setter or Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Gordon Setter bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Braque Francais bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Wirehaired Vizsla bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Gordon Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Braque Francais has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Wirehaired Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla mouthiness comparison:
Gordon Setter dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Braque Francais dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Wirehaired Vizsla dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla health comparison. Which is the healthier: Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla?
The Gordon Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Braque Francais is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Wirehaired 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: Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla health problems comparison:
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Entropion
Ectropion
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Skin Allergies
Eye Infections
Kidney Issues
Addison's Disease
Cushing's Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Gordon Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Braque Francais should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Wirehaired Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla lifespan comparison. How long do Gordon Setter, Braque Francais and Wirehaired Vizsla breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Gordon Setter: 11 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Braque Francais: 12 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Wirehaired Vizsla: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Gordon Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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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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Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Gordon Setter or Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla?
3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. 3 to 4.5 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Gordon Setter has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Braque Francais has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Wirehaired Vizsla has an average risk for obesity.
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Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla coat comparison:
Soft
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Fine
Thick
Well-furnished
Wiry
Colors
What are the original Gordon Setter, Braque Francais and Wirehaired Vizsla color?
Black
Tan
Red
White & Red Golden
Russet
Reddish-Brown
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Gordon Setter or Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla? Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla grooming comparison:
Advanced: The Gordon Setter requires a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Braque Francais requires minimal grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Wirehaired Vizsla doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Gordon Setter or Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla? Gordon Setter or Braque Francais or {name3 shedding:
Gordon Setter dogs shed moderately.
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Braque Francais dogs shed moderately.
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Wirehaired Vizsla dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Gordon Setter or Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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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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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired 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, Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla?

Medium

The Gordon Setter has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Braque Francais has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Wirehaired Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Gordon Setter is an average drooler.
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The Braque Francais is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Wirehaired Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Gordon Setter dogs are generally with other pets.
Braque Francais dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Gordon Setter or Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla? Which dog is more friendly?
Gordon Setter dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Braque Francais dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Gordon Setter or Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla?
Gordon Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Braque Francais dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Gordon Setter or Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla?
Gordon Setter dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Braque Francais dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Gordon Setter or Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla?
Gordon Setter dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Braque Francais dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla?
Yes
Gordon Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Braque Francais dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Gordon Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Braque Francais is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Wirehaired Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Gordon Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Braque Francaiss are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Wirehaired Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired 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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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Gordon Setter or Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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.

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.

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: Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla?

Yes

Gordon Setter breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Braque Francais breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Wirehaired 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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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.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired 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.
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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 Gordon Setter and Braque Francais and Wirehaired Vizsla have?
6-8 puppies 6 to 8 puppies 6-10 puppies

Gordon Setter vs Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2014 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters 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 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
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Rare Breed Association
Foundation Stock Service
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

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