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Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla Comparison – Which dog is better Italian Coarsehaired Pointer or Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla?

"Find similarities and differences between Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla" Compare Spinone Italiano and Wirehaired Vizsla. Which is better: Spinone Italiano or Wirehaired Vizsla?
 
 
 
Name Spinone Italiano Wirehaired Vizsla
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare different names used for Spinone Italiano and Wirehaired Vizsla. What other names are these breeds known by?
Italian Coarsehaired Pointer
Italian Griffon
Italian Wire-Haired Pointer
Spinone
Italian Spinone
Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla
Drótszőrű magyar vizsla
Breed Classification
Compare breed classifications between a Spinone Italiano and a Wirehaired Vizsla. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.
Purebred Purebred

Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Which is bigger: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare size differences between these breeds.
Large
Medium
Medium
Weight Statistics
Compare weight ranges between a Spinone Italiano and a Wirehaired Vizsla. Which breed is heavier?
Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 50-70 pounds (22-31 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: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (26.5 kg) Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Spinone Italiano or Wirehaired Vizsla? Is a Spinone Italiano taller than a Wirehaired Vizsla?
23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 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?
23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm) Male: 24 inches (60.5 cm), Female: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm)

Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy prices between a Spinone Italiano and a Wirehaired Vizsla. Which breed costs more?
$1500-$2000 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Spinone Italiano or Wirehaired Vizsla?
Frequent: The Spinone Italiano is easier than average to get.
Frequent: The Wirehaired Vizsla is easier than average to get.

Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Which is smarter: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Training Difficulty
Which is easier to train: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare training requirements.
Spinone Italiano dogs are quite easy to train.
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Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Which makes a better watchdog: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare alertness levels.
Spinone Italiano dogs are average watchdogs.
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Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are good watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Which is more protective: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare territorial behaviors.
Spinone Italiano dogs are average defenders.
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Wirehaired Vizsla dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
Compare personalities of a Spinone Italiano and a Wirehaired Vizsla. How do their temperaments differ?
Friendly
Docile
Affectionate
Patient
Loyal
Gentle
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Going
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla?
Sensitive: Spinone Italiano 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: Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla?
Average to High: Spinone Italiano dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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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
Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla social needs comparison:
Spinone Italiano dogs are a social breed.
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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? What's the difference between Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla?
Spinone Italiano dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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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? What's the difference between Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla? Which can be better for hunting?
Spinone Italiano 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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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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Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Which breed barks more: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare vocalization tendencies.
Low to Average: The Spinone Italiano rarely barks.
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Low: The Wirehaired Vizsla barks none to minimal.
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Playful Nature
Which breed is more playful: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare play drive and energy.
Average: Spinone Italianos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Wirehaired Vizsla is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Which is better for apartments: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare living space needs.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Spinone Italiano indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Wirehaired Vizsla breed in the home.

Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Which adapts better to changes: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare adaptability levels.
Average: Spinone Italiano dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Spinone Italiano or Wirehaired Vizsla?
Spinone Italiano 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.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs handle alone time quite well.

Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Which has lower bite risk: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare biting tendencies.

Low 🔽

The Spinone Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Wirehaired Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Which is more mouthy: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare mouthing behaviors.
Spinone Italiano 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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Bite Strength Rating
Which has a stronger bite: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare bite force PSI.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Spinone Italiano bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Wirehaired Vizsla bite force: Ordinary.

Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Which lives longer: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare average lifespans.
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Spinone Italiano: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Wirehaired Vizsla: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Which handles weather better: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare climate tolerances.
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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Health Concerns
Compare common health issues between a Spinone Italiano and a Wirehaired Vizsla. Which breed is healthier?
The Spinone Italiano 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.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla?
Average
The Spinone Italiano 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.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla health problems comparison:
Bloat
Cerebellar Ataxia
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

Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Which breed is more energetic: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare activity levels.
Spinone Italiano dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Spinone Italiano or Wirehaired Vizsla? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Spinone Italiano dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Spinone Italiano or Wirehaired Vizsla?
Spinone Italiano dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.

Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Which gains weight easier: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare obesity risks.
Average: The Spinone Italiano has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Wirehaired Vizsla has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Which eats more: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare daily food needs.
2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Which is more hypoallergenic: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare allergy friendliness.
No See more. No See more.
Coat Colors
What color variations exist for Spinone Italiano and Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare breed colors.
White
Brown
Orange
Roan
Golden
Russet
Reddish-Brown
Grooming Requirements
Which needs more grooming: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare maintenance needs.
Average: The Spinone Italiano requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Wirehaired Vizsla doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Which drools more: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare drooling amounts.
The Spinone Italiano is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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The Wirehaired Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Which has less odor: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare natural smell levels.

Medium

The Spinone Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Wirehaired Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
How do coats differ between a Spinone Italiano and a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare fur types.
Wiry Wiry
Bathing Needs
Which needs more baths: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare bathing frequencies.
8-12 weeks
Very 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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Spinone Italiano or Wirehaired Vizsla? Do Spinone Italiano dogs shed more than Wirehaired Vizsla dogs?
Spinone Italiano dogs shed none to minimal.
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Wirehaired Vizsla dogs shed none to minimal.
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Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Which is better with children: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare kid-friendliness.
Spinone Italiano dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Spinone Italiano dogs are generally with other pets.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Spinone Italiano or Wirehaired Vizsla? Which dog is more friendly?
Spinone Italiano dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Spinone Italiano or Wirehaired Vizsla?
Spinone Italiano dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Spinone Italiano or Wirehaired Vizsla? Can a Spinone Italiano and a Wirehaired Vizsla be friends? Do Spinone Italiano dogs get along with Wirehaired Vizsla dogs?
Spinone Italiano dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is best for first time owners: Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla?
Yes
Spinone Italiano 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
Spinone Italiano 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?
Spinone Italianos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Wirehaired Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Which makes a better service dog: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare service capabilities.

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 Work Suitability
Which is better for therapy work: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare therapy capabilities.

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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Scent Detection Ability
Which is better at detection work: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare scenting abilities.

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 & Rescue Potential
Which is better for search and rescue: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare SAR abilities.

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Which is better on boats: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare maritime abilities.

Not really

Spinone Italiano 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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Draft Work Capability
Which is better at pulling: a Spinone Italiano or a Wirehaired Vizsla? Compare draft work capabilities.

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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Military Service Background
Compare military history between Spinone Italiano and Wirehaired Vizsla. Which has stronger military background?

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.

Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare litter sizes between Spinone Italiano and Wirehaired Vizsla. Which has larger litters?
4-8 puppies 6-10 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare pregnancy duration between Spinone Italiano and Wirehaired Vizsla breeds.
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding frequencies between Spinone Italiano and Wirehaired Vizsla. Which needs longer recovery?

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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Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Vizsla Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC classifications of Spinone Italiano and Wirehaired Vizsla. Which groups do they belong to?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2000 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2014 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI classifications of Spinone Italiano and Wirehaired Vizsla. Which groups are they in?
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.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare kennel club recognition between Spinone Italiano and Wirehaired Vizsla. Which is more widely recognized?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand 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
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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