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Name	Vizmaraner	Swedish Vallhund	Alaskan Husky
Origins	Germany Hungary	Sweden	United States
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Other Names What other names do they have?	No data available	Västgötaspets	Husky
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Cross Breed

Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Vizmaraner or Swedish Vallhund or Alaskan Husky? Which is the smallest dog, Vizmaraner or Swedish Vallhund or Alaskan Husky?	Large	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Vizmaraner or Swedish Vallhund or Swedish Vallhund? Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky weight comparison:	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	25-35 pounds (11-15 kg)	Male: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg), Female: 35-48 pounds (16-22 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	30 pounds (13 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Vizmaraner or Swedish Vallhund or Alaskan Husky? Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky height comparison:	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	12-16 inches (30-40 cm)	20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	14 inches (35 cm)	22 inches (56 cm)

Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Vizmaraner or Swedish Vallhund or Alaskan Husky? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1200	$500-$600	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Vizmaraner or Swedish Vallhund or Alaskan Husky?	Average: The Vizmaraner is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Swedish Vallhund is easier than average to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky intelligence:	Outstanding: Vizmaraner is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky trainability comparison.	Vizmaraner dogs are easy to train. See more.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Vizmaraner or Swedish Vallhund or Alaskan Husky?	Vizmaraner dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Vizmaraner or Swedish Vallhund or Alaskan Husky? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Vizmaraner dogs are average defenders. See more.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Vizmaraner or Swedish Vallhund or Alaskan Husky? Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Stubborn Aloof Energetic Protective Alert Powerful Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Social Trainable Steady Companionable Cheerful Quiet Easygoing Fast Willing Evenly Tempered	Energetic Alert Friendly Fearless Watchful	Agile Energetic Protective Alert Powerful Sensitive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Vizmaraner dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Swedish Vallhund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Alaskan Husky 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: Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky?	High: Vizmaraner dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Swedish Vallhund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Alaskan Husky dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky social needs comparison:	Vizmaraner dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are a social breed. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Vizmaraner dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Swedish Vallhund dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Alaskan Husky 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?	Vizmaraner dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Swedish Vallhund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky playfulness comparison:	The Vizmaraner is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Swedish Vallhunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Alaskan Husky is a highly playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky?	Average to High: The Vizmaraner is a vocal breed. See more.	Average to High: The Swedish Vallhund is a vocal breed. See more.	Average to High: The Alaskan Husky is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Vizmaraner or Swedish Vallhund or Alaskan Husky?	It is not recommended to keep the Vizmaraner breed in the home.	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 Swedish Vallhund indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Husky breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Vizmaraner or Swedish Vallhund or Alaskan Husky?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Vizmaraner bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Swedish Vallhund bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Alaskan Husky 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 Vizmaraner has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Swedish Vallhund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky mouthiness comparison:	Vizmaraner dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Swedish Vallhund dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky health comparison. Which is the healthier: Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky?	Vizmaraners tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Swedish Vallhunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Alaskan Huskys tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis Entropion Drug Sensitivity Ectropion Distichiasis	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Heart Problems Retinal Dysplasia Skin Allergies Spina Befida	Hyperthyroidism Laryngeal Paresis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Vizmaraner should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Swedish Vallhund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Alaskan Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky lifespan comparison. How long do Vizmaraner, Swedish Vallhund and Alaskan Husky breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Vizmaraner: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Swedish Vallhund: 13 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Alaskan Husky: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Swedish Vallhund can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Vizmaraner or Swedish Vallhund or Alaskan Husky? Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky energy level comparison:	Vizmaraner dogs are high-energy dogs.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are high-energy dogs.	Alaskan Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Vizmaraner or Swedish Vallhund or Alaskan Husky? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Vizmaraner dogs need a lot of exercises.	Swedish Vallhund dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Alaskan Husky dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Vizmaraner or Swedish Vallhund or Alaskan Husky?	Vizmaraner dogs don't need too much sleep.	Swedish Vallhund dogs don't need too much sleep.	Alaskan Husky dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Vizmaraner or Swedish Vallhund or Alaskan Husky?	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food daily, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Vizmaraner has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Swedish Vallhund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Alaskan Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky coat comparison:	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat	Thick	Dense
Colors What are the original Vizmaraner, Swedish Vallhund and Alaskan Husky color?	Gray Blue Silver Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold	Black Gray Red Blue White	Black Gray White Blonde Orange
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Vizmaraner or Swedish Vallhund or Alaskan Husky? Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Vizmaraner requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Swedish Vallhund requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Alaskan Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Vizmaraner or Swedish Vallhund or Alaskan Husky? Vizmaraner or Swedish Vallhund or {name3 shedding:	Vizmaraner dogs shed moderately. See more.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Alaskan Husky 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: Vizmaraner or Swedish Vallhund or Alaskan Husky?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky 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, Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky?	Medium ⏺ The Vizmaraner has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Swedish Vallhund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Vizmaraner is an average drooler. See more.	The Swedish Vallhund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Alaskan Husky is an average drooler. See more.

Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Vizmaraner dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Alaskan Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Vizmaraner or Swedish Vallhund or Alaskan Husky? Which dog is more friendly?	Vizmaraner dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Husky dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Vizmaraner or Swedish Vallhund or Alaskan Husky?	Vizmaraner dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Husky dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Vizmaraner or Swedish Vallhund or Alaskan Husky?	Vizmaraner dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Vizmaraner or Swedish Vallhund or Alaskan Husky?	Vizmaraner dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Alaskan Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky?	Yes Vizmaraner dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Swedish Vallhund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Alaskan Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Vizmaraner is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Swedish Vallhund is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Alaskan Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Vizmaraners are commonly okay with elderly people.	Swedish Vallhunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Alaskan Huskys are commonly okay with elderly people.

Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky 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: Vizmaraner or Swedish Vallhund or Alaskan Husky? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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?	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: Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky?	Yes Vizmaraner breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Swedish Vallhund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Alaskan Husky breed usually doesn't like 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.

Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky 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 Vizmaraner and Swedish Vallhund and Alaskan Husky have?	6-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-10 puppies
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Vizmaraner vs Swedish Vallhund vs Alaskan Husky 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 2007 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. New Zealand Kennel Club	Dog Registry of America Inc.

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