Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Rhodesian Ridgeback	Vizsla	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Origins	Zimbabwe	Hungary	France Netherlands
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	41	30	65
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Other Names	African Lion Dog, African Lion Hound	Hungarian Vizsla, Magyar Vizsla, Hungarian Pointer, Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer, Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla	Korthals Griffon, Griffon D39;arrêt à Poil Dur, Korthals
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1955 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Related breeds 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	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 Rhodesian Ridgeback Club Of The US	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 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
Price	$900-$1200	$800-$1200	$600-$800

General Appearance - Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Size	Large	Large	Medium
Weight	Male: 80-90 pounds (36-41 kg), Female: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg)	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	50-60 pounds (23-27 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 85 pounds (38.5 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)
Height	Male: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	20-24 inches (50-60 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 26 inches (66 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	22 inches (55 cm)

Hair & Care - Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Coat	Dense	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat	Rough
Colors	Golden Red White Gray Wheaten	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold	Brown Gray Chestnut
Grooming	Effortless: The Rhodesian Ridgeback requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Rhodesian Ridgebacks shed none to minimal.	Vizslas shed moderately.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Temperament	Dignified Loyal Sensitive Intelligent Mischievous Strong Willed	Affectionate Energetic Intelligent Protective Cheerful Gentle Playful Quiet Easygoing Companionable Lively Friendly Evenly Tempered Trainable Willing	Gentle Proud Vigilant Loyal Trainable Intelligent
Intelligent Rank	Average: Rhodesian Ridgeback's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are quite easy to train.	Vizslas are easy to train.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a playful breed.	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed.	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Vizslas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Vizslas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are a social breed.	Vizslas are a social breed.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Rhodesian Ridgeback rarely barks.	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally.	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are average watchdogs.	Vizslas are average watchdogs.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Rhodesian Ridgebacks can't provide protection for their territory.	Vizslas are average defenders.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Rhodesian Ridgeback has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Vizslas have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Vizslas have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Vizslas have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Vizslas are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Rhodesian Ridgebacks adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Vizslas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Rhodesian Ridgebacks 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.	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.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Stranger Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Vizslas are average friendly towards strangers.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are very kid-friendly dogs.	Vizslas are kid-friendly dogs.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Vizslas are average friendly towards cats.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Vizslas are average friendly towards other dogs.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Rhodesian Ridgeback is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Vizslas are generally with other pets.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Vizslas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Rhodesian Ridgeback breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Health Issues	The Rhodesian Ridgeback 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.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Dermoid Sinus Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia	Cancer Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Sebaceous Adenitis	Ear Infections Ectropion Entropion Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-14 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	Yes
Energy Level	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Vizslas are high energy dogs.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Rhodesian Ridgebacks need quite a lot of exercise.	Vizslas need a lot of exercises.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Vizslas don't need too much sleep.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 2 3/4 to 4 3/8 cups of a high-quality daily, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 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	Average.	Low to Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Rhodesian Ridgeback has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Vizsla is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-8 puppies	6-8 puppies	6-9 puppies
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