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Name	Vizsla	Poodle	Portuguese Water Dog
Origins	Hungary	Germany France	Portugal
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Hungarian Pointer Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer Magyar Vizsla Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla Hungarian Vizsla	Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle	Cao De Agua Portie Water Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Vizsla or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Vizsla or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog?	Large	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Vizsla or Poodle or Poodle? Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog weight comparison:	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)	Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 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)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Vizsla or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog? Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog height comparison:	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)

Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Vizsla or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1200	$1000-$1500	$2500-$2800
Availability Which is easier to get, Vizsla or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog?	Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.

Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog intelligence:	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog trainability comparison.	Vizsla dogs are easy to train. See more.	Poodle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Vizsla or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog?	Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Vizsla or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Vizsla dogs are average defenders. See more.	Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Vizsla or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog? Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Trainable Companionable Cheerful Quiet Easygoing Willing Evenly Tempered	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	Intelligent Docile Obedient Brave Impetuous Quarrelsome
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. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog?	High: Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog social needs comparison:	Vizsla dogs are a social breed. See more.	Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
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. See more.	Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
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. See more.	Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog playfulness comparison:	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Vizsla or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog?	It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Vizsla or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog?	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.	Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog?	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 Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis Ear Infections Addison's Disease Cushing's Syndrome Runny Eyes Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Premature Graying	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Entropion Ectropion Distichiasis Persistent Pupillary Membranes Addison's Disease Megaesophagus Irritable Bowel Disease (ibd) Abnormally Small Eyes GM-1 Storage Disease Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy Gastrointestinal Diseases Colitis Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis Lymphangiectasia
Veterinarian Visits 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 Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Portuguese Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Vizsla, Poodle and Portuguese Water Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Portuguese Water Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Vizsla or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog?	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.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog coat comparison:	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat	Curly	Curly
Colors What are the original Vizsla, Poodle and Portuguese Water Dog color?	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	Black White Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Vizsla or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog? Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Vizsla or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog? Vizsla or Poodle or {name3 shedding:	Vizsla dogs shed moderately. See more.	Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Vizsla or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Medium ⏺ The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.	Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Vizsla or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Vizsla or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog?	Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Vizsla or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog?	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Vizsla or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog?	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Yes Vizsla dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Portuguese Water Dog 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 Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Portuguese Water Dog 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.	Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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: Vizsla or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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?	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.	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: Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Yes Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes 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.

Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog 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 Vizsla and Poodle and Portuguese Water Dog have?	6-8 puppies	2-4 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Vizsla vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Recognition Comparison

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 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound 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 Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs 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 Canadian Canine Registry	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Australian National Kennel Council New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The Kennel Club

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