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Vizsla vs Border Collie vs German Wirehaired Pointer Comparison - Dog breed selector: Hungarian Pointer or Sheepdog or Drahthaar? Find the right dog for you

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Name Vizsla Border Collie German Wirehaired Pointer
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer breeds.
Hungarian Pointer
Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer
Magyar Vizsla
Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla
Hungarian Vizsla
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Drahthaar
German Pointer
Vorstehund
Deutscher Drahthaariger
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Vizsla vs Border Collie vs German Wirehaired Pointer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which breed is the largest?
Large Large Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) 60-70 pounds (27-32 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) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Vizsla or Border Collie or German Wirehaired Pointer? Vizsla vs Border Collie vs German Wirehaired Pointer height comparison:
Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm) Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) Male: 24-26 inches (60-67 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-62 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm) Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (59 cm)

Vizsla vs Border Collie vs German Wirehaired Pointer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Find price differences between these breeds.
$800-$1200 $600-$800 $500-$600
Availability
Which is easier to get, Vizsla or Border Collie or German Wirehaired Pointer?
Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The German Wirehaired Pointer is quite easy to get.

Vizsla vs Border Collie vs German Wirehaired Pointer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which breed ranks highest?
Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed.
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Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which is easiest to train?
Vizsla dogs are easy to train.
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Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which breed is most alert?
Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs.
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Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which breed is most protective?
Vizsla dogs are average defenders.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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German Wirehaired Pointer dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Vizsla vs Border Collie vs German Wirehaired Pointer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Energetic
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Companionable
Cheerful
Quiet
Easygoing
Willing
Evenly Tempered
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Active
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Willful
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Vizsla dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Vizsla vs Border Collie vs German Wirehaired Pointer?
High: Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Vizsla vs Border Collie vs German Wirehaired Pointer social needs comparison:
Vizsla dogs are a social breed.
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Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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German Wirehaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Vizsla dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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German Wirehaired Pointer 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?
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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Border Collie 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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German Wirehaired Pointer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Vizsla vs Border Collie vs German Wirehaired Pointer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which breed is most playful?
The Vizsla is a highly playful breed.
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The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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The German Wirehaired Pointer is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Wirehaired Pointer breed.

Vizsla vs Border Collie vs German Wirehaired Pointer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which breed is most flexible?
Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Vizsla or Border Collie or German Wirehaired Pointer?
Vizsla 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.
Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Vizsla vs Border Collie vs German Wirehaired Pointer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The German Wirehaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which uses mouth most during play?
Vizsla dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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German Wirehaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Vizsla bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Wirehaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.

Vizsla vs Border Collie vs German Wirehaired Pointer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which breed lives longest?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of German Wirehaired Pointer: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Border Collie 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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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which has fewer health issues?
The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
German Wirehaired Pointers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The German Wirehaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Vizsla vs Border Collie vs German Wirehaired Pointer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Vizsla vs Border Collie vs German Wirehaired Pointer health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Epilepsy
Sebaceous Adenitis
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Eye Diseases
Skin Diseases

Vizsla vs Border Collie vs German Wirehaired Pointer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which breed is most active?
Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Vizsla vs Border Collie vs German Wirehaired Pointer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Vizsla or Border Collie or German Wirehaired Pointer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Vizsla dogs need a lot of exercises.
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Vizsla or Border Collie or German Wirehaired Pointer?
Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.

Vizsla vs Border Collie vs German Wirehaired Pointer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which is most prone to obesity?
Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which needs most food?
2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Vizsla vs Border Collie vs German Wirehaired Pointer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. What colors are available?
Golden
Rust
Russet Gold
Dark Sandy Gold
Black
Tan
Red
Sable
Brindle
Lilac
Gold
Seal
White & Red
Slate
Sable Merle
Black & White
Tricolor
Blue merle
Blue merle-tricolor
Slate merle
Red merle
Saddleback Sable
White & Blue
White & Blue Merle
White & Red Merle
White Ticked
White & Gold
White & Sable
White & Seal
White
Liver
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which requires most maintenance?
Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which drools least?
The Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The German Wirehaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The German Wirehaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Fine
Dense
Hard
Coarse
Short
No Undercoat
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Wiry
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which requires most frequent baths?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Vizsla or Border Collie or German Wirehaired Pointer? Vizsla or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:
Vizsla dogs shed moderately.
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Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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German Wirehaired Pointer dogs shed moderately.
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Vizsla vs Border Collie vs German Wirehaired Pointer Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which is best with kids?
Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Vizsla or Border Collie or German Wirehaired Pointer? Which dog is more friendly?
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Vizsla or Border Collie or German Wirehaired Pointer?
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Vizsla or Border Collie or German Wirehaired Pointer?
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Vizsla vs Border Collie vs German Wirehaired Pointer?
Yes
Vizsla dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
German Wirehaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.
Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
German Wirehaired Pointers are commonly okay with elderly people.

Vizsla vs Border Collie vs German Wirehaired Pointer As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good 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
Compare therapy dog potential between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which excels in therapy work?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which has best nose work ability?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which is best for SAR work?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as 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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which is best suited for water work?

Yes

Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

German Wirehaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which is best for draft work?

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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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which has most military use?

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.

Vizsla vs Border Collie vs German Wirehaired Pointer Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which has most puppies?
6-8 puppies 4-8 puppies 6-10 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. What's recommended?

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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Vizsla vs Border Collie vs German Wirehaired Pointer Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Vizsla, Border Collie, and German Wirehaired Pointer. Which has most 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
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.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
The American Int. Border Collie Registry
The American Border Collie Association
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
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
Canadian Canine Registry
American Pet Registry, Inc.
The German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America

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