Vizsla vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Portuguese Pointer – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Vizsla	Bavarian Mountain Hound	Portuguese Pointer
Origins	Hungary	Germany	Portugal
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	30	418	374
Reviews	2	1	1
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Other Names	Hungarian Vizsla, Magyar Vizsla, Hungarian Pointer, Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer, Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla	Bavarian Mountain Scenthound, Bayerischer Gebirgsschwei	Perdigueiro Portugues, Portuguese Pointing Dog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Leash (scent) Hounds 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 United Kennel Club	Dog Registry of America Inc. United Kennel Club Irish Kennel Club	No set
Price	$800-$1200	$600-$800	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Vizsla vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Portuguese Pointer

Size	Large	Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	44-55 pounds (20–25 kg)	Male: 44–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–49 pounds (16–22 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	49.5 pounds (20–25 kg)	Male: 44–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–49 pounds (16–22 kg)
Height	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Male: 19–20 inches (47–52 cm), Female: 17–19 inches (44–48 cm)	Male: 20–24 inches (51–61 cm), Female: 19–22 inches (48–56 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 19–20 inches (47–52 cm), Female: 17–19 inches (44–48 cm)	Male: 20–24 inches (51–61 cm), Female: 19–22 inches (48–56 cm)

Hair & Care - Vizsla vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Portuguese Pointer

Coat	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat	Thick Dense	Rough
Colors	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold	Biscuit Brindle Tan masked fawn Red Black	White Yellow Light Brown
Grooming	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Bavarian Mountain Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Portuguese Pointer doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Vizslas shed moderately.	Bavarian Mountain Hounds shed moderately.	Portuguese Pointers are low shedders.

Characteristics - Vizsla vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Portuguese Pointer

Temperament	Affectionate Energetic Intelligent Protective Cheerful Gentle Playful Quiet Easygoing Companionable Lively Friendly Evenly Tempered Trainable Willing	Agile Courageous Quiet Calm Loyal Spirited	Affectionate Lively Calm Submissive
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Bavarian Mountain Hound's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Portuguese Pointer's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Vizslas are easy to train.	Bavarian Mountain Hounds are quite easy to train.	Portuguese Pointers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed.	Bavarian Mountain Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Portuguese Pointers are not the most playful dog breed.
Sensitivity Level	Vizslas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Bavarian Mountain Hounds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Portuguese Pointers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Vizslas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Bavarian Mountain Hounds are highly affectionate dogs.	Portuguese Pointers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Vizslas are a social breed.	Bavarian Mountain Hounds are a social breed.	Portuguese Pointers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Bavarian Mountain Hound rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Portuguese Pointer rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Vizslas are average watchdogs.	Bavarian Mountain Hounds are good watchdogs.	Portuguese Pointers are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Vizslas are average defenders.	Bavarian Mountain Hounds strongly protect their territory.	Portuguese Pointers strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bavarian Mountain Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Portuguese Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Vizslas have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bavarian Mountain Hounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Portuguese Pointers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Vizslas have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Bavarian Mountain Hounds have average wanderlust potential.	Portuguese Pointers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Vizslas have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Bavarian Mountain Hounds 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.	Portuguese Pointers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Vizslas are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Bavarian Mountain Hounds are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Portuguese Pointers are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Vizslas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bavarian Mountain Hounds don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Portuguese Pointers don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	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.	Bavarian Mountain Hounds 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.	Portuguese Pointers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Vizsla vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Portuguese Pointer

Stranger Friendly	Vizslas are average friendly towards strangers.	Bavarian Mountain Hounds are average friendly towards strangers.	Portuguese Pointers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Vizslas are kid-friendly dogs.	Bavarian Mountain Hounds are kid-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Pointers are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Vizslas are average friendly towards cats.	Bavarian Mountain Hounds are average friendly towards cats.	Portuguese Pointers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Vizslas are average friendly towards other dogs.	Bavarian Mountain Hounds are average friendly towards other dogs.	Portuguese Pointers are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bavarian Mountain Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Portuguese Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Bavarian Mountain Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Portuguese Pointers are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Vizslas are generally with other pets.	Bavarian Mountain Hounds are generally with other pets.	Portuguese Pointers usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Vizslas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Bavarian Mountain Hounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Portuguese Pointers 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	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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	Yes Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Bavarian Mountain Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Portuguese Pointer 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 - Vizsla vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Portuguese Pointer

Health Issues	The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Bavarian Mountain Hounds tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Portuguese Pointers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Cancer Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Sebaceous Adenitis	Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia	No set
Life Expectancy	10-14 years	10-12 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Vizslas are high energy dogs.	Bavarian Mountain Hounds have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Portuguese Pointers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Vizslas need a lot of exercises.	Bavarian Mountain Hounds have an average exercise need.	Portuguese Pointers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Vizslas don't need too much sleep.	Bavarian Mountain Hounds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Portuguese Pointers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 4 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.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Bavarian Mountain Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Portuguese Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Vizsla is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Bavarian Mountain Hound is an average drooler.	The Portuguese Pointer is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Vizsla vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Portuguese Pointer

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	4-6 puppies	5-8 puppies
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