Vizsla vs Golden Retriever Comparison – Which dog is better Hungarian Vizsla or Yellow Retriever?

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Name	Vizsla	Golden Retriever
Origins	Hungary	Scotland
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	30	3
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Hungarian Vizsla, Magyar Vizsla, Hungarian Pointer, Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer, Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla	Yellow Retriever, Golden Flat Coat
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Vizsla vs Golden Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 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
Price Which is cheaper, Vizsla or Golden Retriever? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Vizsla and Golden Retriever?	$800-$1200	$1000-$2000
Availability	Very frequent	Very frequent

Vizsla vs Golden Retriever General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Vizsla or Golden Retriever? Vizsla vs Golden Retriever size comparison:	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Vizsla or Golden Retriever? Vizsla vs Golden Retriever weight comparison:	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Avg. Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Vizsla or Golden Retriever? Vizsla vs Golden Retriever height comparison:	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Avg. Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Vizsla vs Golden Retriever Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Vizsla vs Golden Retriever coat comparison:	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Colors What are the original Vizsla and Golden Retriever color? Vizsla vs Golden Retriever color comparison:	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold	Golden Light
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Vizsla or Golden Retriever? Vizsla vs Golden Retriever grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Vizsla or Golden Retriever? Vizsla vs Golden Retriever shedding:	Vizslas shed moderately.	Golden Retrievers shed moderately.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Vizsla or Golden Retriever?	6-8 weeks Rarely.	2-3 weeks Frequent.

Vizsla vs Golden Retriever Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Vizsla or Golden Retriever? Vizsla vs Golden Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Affectionate Energetic Intelligent Protective Cheerful Gentle Playful Quiet Easygoing Companionable Lively Friendly Evenly Tempered Trainable Willing	Confident Intelligent Reliable Friendly Kind Trustworthy
Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Vizsla or Golden Retriever smarter? Which is best? Vizsla vs Golden Retriever intelligence:	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability Vizsla vs Golden Retriever trainability comparison. What's the difference between Vizsla vs Golden Retriever?	Vizslas are easy to train.	Golden Retrievers are easy to train.
Playfulness Vizsla vs Golden Retriever playfulness comparison:	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Vizsla vs Golden Retriever?	Vizslas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Golden Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Vizsla vs Golden Retriever?	Vizslas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Golden Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs Vizsla vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:	Vizslas are a social breed.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Vizsla vs Golden Retriever?	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Vizsla or Golden Retriever?	Vizslas are average watchdogs.	Golden Retrievers are average watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Vizslas are average defenders.	Golden Retrievers are average defenders.
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Vizsla or Golden Retriever?	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Vizsla vs Golden Retriever mouthiness comparison:	Vizslas have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Golden Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Vizsla vs Golden Retriever?	Vizslas have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Golden Retrievers tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Vizsla vs Golden Retriever? Which can be better for hunting?	Vizslas have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Golden Retrievers 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.
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Vizsla or Golden Retriever?	Nem ajánlott lakásban tartani Vizsla kutyafajtát.	Nem ajánlott lakásban tartani Golden Retriever kutyafajtát.
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Vizslas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Golden Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Vizsla or Golden Retriever?	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.	Golden Retrievers 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.

Vizsla vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Vizsla or Golden Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Vizslas are average friendly towards strangers.	Golden Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Vizsla or Golden Retriever?	Vizslas are kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Vizsla or Golden Retriever?	Vizslas are average friendly towards cats.	Golden Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Vizsla or Golden Retriever?	Vizslas are average friendly towards other dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Vizsla vs Golden Retriever?	No Vizslas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Golden Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Vizsla or Golden Retriever? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/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.	Yes 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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.	Yes 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.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Vizsla vs Golden Retriever?	Yes Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Vizslas are generally with other pets.	Golden Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.
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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Vizsla vs Golden Retriever Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues Vizsla vs Golden Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Vizsla vs Golden Retriever?	The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Vizsla vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Vizsla vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:	Cancer Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Sebaceous Adenitis	Allergies Bloat Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hemangiosarcoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Vizsla vs Golden Retriever?	Average The Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy Vizsla vs Golden Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Vizsla and Golden Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Vizsla and Golden Retriever?	10-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic Vizsla vs Golden Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No	No
Energy Level Who has more energy a Vizsla or Golden Retriever? Vizsla vs Golden Retriever energy level comparison:	Vizslas are high energy dogs.	Golden Retrievers are high energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Vizsla vs Golden Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Vizsla or Golden Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Vizslas need a lot of exercises.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Vizsla or Golden Retriever?	Vizslas don't need too much sleep.	Golden Retrievers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Vizsla or Golden Retriever? Does the Vizsla breed eat more than the Golden Retriever breed?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Vizsla vs Golden Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Vizsla vs Golden Retriever?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Vizsla or Golden Retriever?	Medium The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Vizsla vs Golden Retriever?	The Vizsla is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Vizsla vs Golden Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size How many puppies can Vizsla and Golden Retriever have? Vizsla vs Golden Retriever litter size comparison:	6-8 puppies	5-10 puppies
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