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Name	Vizsla	Poodle	Boston Terrier
Origins	Hungary	Germany France	United States
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Group	Gun Dog	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	30	7	21
Reviews	8	7	1
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Other Names	Hungarian Vizsla, Magyar Vizsla, Hungarian Pointer, Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer, Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla	French Poodle, Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Grosse Pudel	Boston Bull, Boston Bull Terrier, Boxwood, American Gentlemen
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1893 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type 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	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 Canadian Canine Registry	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	$800-$1200	$1000-$1500	$600-$800

General Appearance - Vizsla vs Poodle vs Boston Terrier

Size	Large	Medium	Small
Weight	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	10-25 pounds (6-11kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	17.5 pounds (8.5 kg)
Height	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more	15-17 inches (38-43 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more	16 inches (40.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Vizsla vs Poodle vs Boston Terrier

Coat	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat	Curly	Fine
Colors	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold	Apricot Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige Black	White Brindle Seal Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Effortless: The Boston Terrier requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Vizslas shed moderately.	Poodles shed none to minimal.	Boston Terriers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Vizsla vs Poodle vs Boston Terrier

Temperament	Affectionate Energetic Intelligent Protective Cheerful Gentle Playful Quiet Easygoing Companionable Lively Friendly Evenly Tempered Trainable Willing	Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable	Affectionate Friendly Intelligent Playful Aggressive Gentle Lively
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed.	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Average: Boston Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Vizslas are easy to train.	Poodles are easy to train.	Boston Terriers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed.	The Poodle is a playful breed.	Boston Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Vizslas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Boston Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Vizslas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Poodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Boston Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Vizslas are a social breed.	Poodles need a lot of social interaction.	Boston Terriers are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally.	Average to high: The Poodle is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Boston Terrier rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Vizslas are average watchdogs.	Poodles are good watchdogs.	Boston Terriers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Vizslas are average defenders.	Poodles strongly protect their territory.	Boston Terriers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Boston Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Vizslas have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Poodles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Boston Terriers have lower than average 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.	Poodles have average wanderlust potential.	Boston Terriers 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.	Poodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Boston Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Vizslas are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Poodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Boston Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Vizslas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Poodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Boston Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all 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.	Poodles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Boston Terriers 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.
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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Vizsla vs Poodle vs Boston Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Vizslas are average friendly towards strangers.	Poodles are stranger friendly dogs.	Boston Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Vizslas are kid-friendly dogs.	Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Boston Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Vizslas are average friendly towards cats.	Poodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Boston Terriers are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Vizslas are average friendly towards other dogs.	Poodles are dog-friendly dogs.	Boston Terriers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Boston Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Boston Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Vizslas are generally with other pets.	Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Boston Terriers are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Vizslas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Poodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Boston Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Boston Terrier 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 Poodle vs Boston Terrier

Health Issues	The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Boston Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Cancer Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Sebaceous Adenitis	Addison's Disease Allergies Bloat Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Cataracts Cushing's Syndrome Ear Infections Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Patellar Luxation Premature Graying Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Runny Eyes Sebaceous Adenitis Von Willebrand's Disease	Allergies Brain Tumors Cataracts Cherry Eye Deafness Heart Murmurs Megaesophagus Patellar Luxation Reverse Sneezing
Life Expectancy	10-14 years	12-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	No
Energy Level	Vizslas are high energy dogs.	Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Boston Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Vizslas need a lot of exercises.	Poodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Boston Terriers have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Vizslas don't need too much sleep.	Poodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Boston Terriers 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 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Boston Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Vizsla is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Boston Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Vizsla vs Poodle vs Boston Terrier

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	2-4 puppies	3-5 puppies
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