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Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano Comparison – Which dog is better Hungarian Pointer or Italian Coarsehaired Pointer?

"Find similarities and differences between Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano" Compare Vizsla and Spinone Italiano. Which is better: Vizsla or Spinone Italiano?
 
 
 
Name Vizsla Spinone Italiano
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare different names used for Vizsla and Spinone Italiano. What other names are these breeds known by?
Hungarian Pointer
Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer
Magyar Vizsla
Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla
Hungarian Vizsla
Italian Coarsehaired Pointer
Italian Griffon
Italian Wire-Haired Pointer
Spinone
Italian Spinone
Breed Classification
Compare breed classifications between a Vizsla and a Spinone Italiano. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.
Purebred Purebred

Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Which is bigger: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare size differences between these breeds.
Large Large
Medium
Weight Statistics
Compare weight ranges between a Vizsla and a Spinone Italiano. Which breed is heavier?
Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 50-70 pounds (22-31 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: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Vizsla or Spinone Italiano? Is a Vizsla taller than a Spinone Italiano?
Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm) 23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm) 23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)

Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy prices between a Vizsla and a Spinone Italiano. Which breed costs more?
$800-$1200 $1500-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Vizsla or Spinone Italiano?
Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Spinone Italiano is easier than average to get.

Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Which is smarter: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.
Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Training Difficulty
Which is easier to train: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare training requirements.
Vizsla dogs are easy to train.
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Spinone Italiano dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Which makes a better watchdog: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare alertness levels.
Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs.
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Spinone Italiano dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Which is more protective: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare territorial behaviors.
Vizsla dogs are average defenders.
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Spinone Italiano dogs are average defenders.
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Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
Compare personalities of a Vizsla and a Spinone Italiano. How do their temperaments differ?
Playful
Energetic
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Companionable
Cheerful
Quiet
Easygoing
Willing
Evenly Tempered
Friendly
Docile
Affectionate
Patient
Loyal
Gentle
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano?
Sensitive: Vizsla dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Spinone Italiano dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano?
High: Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Spinone Italiano dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano social needs comparison:
Vizsla dogs are a social breed.
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Spinone Italiano dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano?
Vizsla dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Spinone Italiano 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? What's the difference between Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano? 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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Spinone Italiano 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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Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Which breed barks more: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare vocalization tendencies.
Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Spinone Italiano rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Which breed is more playful: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare play drive and energy.
The Vizsla is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Spinone Italianos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Which is better for apartments: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare living space needs.
It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla breed in the home.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Spinone Italiano indoors.

Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Which adapts better to changes: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare adaptability levels.
Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Spinone Italiano dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Vizsla or Spinone Italiano?
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.
Spinone Italiano 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.

Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Which has lower bite risk: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare biting tendencies.

Low 🔽

The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Spinone Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Which is more mouthy: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare mouthing behaviors.
Vizsla dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Spinone Italiano dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Which has a stronger bite: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare bite force PSI.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Vizsla bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Spinone Italiano bite force: Ordinary.

Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Which lives longer: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare average lifespans.
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Spinone Italiano: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Which handles weather better: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare climate tolerances.
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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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 common health issues between a Vizsla and a Spinone Italiano. Which breed is healthier?
The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Spinone Italiano is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano?
Average
The Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Spinone Italiano should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Epilepsy
Sebaceous Adenitis
Bloat
Cerebellar Ataxia

Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Which breed is more energetic: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare activity levels.
Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.
Spinone Italiano dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Vizsla or Spinone Italiano? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Vizsla dogs need a lot of exercises.
Spinone Italiano dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Vizsla or Spinone Italiano?
Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.
Spinone Italiano dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Which gains weight easier: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare obesity risks.
Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Spinone Italiano has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Which eats more: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare daily food needs.
2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.

Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Which is more hypoallergenic: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare allergy friendliness.
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Coat Colors
What color variations exist for Vizsla and Spinone Italiano? Compare breed colors.
Golden
Rust
Russet Gold
Dark Sandy Gold
White
Brown
Orange
Roan
Grooming Requirements
Which needs more grooming: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare maintenance needs.
Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Spinone Italiano requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Which drools more: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare drooling amounts.
The Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Spinone Italiano is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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Stinkiness Rating
Which has less odor: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare natural smell levels.

Medium

The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Spinone Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
How do coats differ between a Vizsla and a Spinone Italiano? Compare fur types.
Fine
Dense
Hard
Coarse
Short
No Undercoat
Wiry
Bathing Needs
Which needs more baths: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare bathing frequencies.
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 Spinone Italiano? Do Vizsla dogs shed more than Spinone Italiano dogs?
Vizsla dogs shed moderately.
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Spinone Italiano dogs shed none to minimal.
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Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Which is better with children: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare kid-friendliness.
Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Spinone Italiano dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.
Spinone Italiano dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Vizsla or Spinone Italiano? Which dog is more friendly?
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Spinone Italiano dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Vizsla or Spinone Italiano?
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Spinone Italiano dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Vizsla or Spinone Italiano? Can a Vizsla and a Spinone Italiano be friends? Do Vizsla dogs get along with Spinone Italiano dogs?
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Spinone Italiano dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is best for first time owners: Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano?
Yes
Vizsla dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Spinone Italiano 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
Spinone Italiano 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.
Spinone Italianos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Vizsla vs Spinone Italiano As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Which makes a better service dog: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare service capabilities.

Not really

This breed generally not used 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
Which is better for therapy work: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare therapy capabilities.

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
Which is better at detection work: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare scenting abilities.

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 & Rescue Potential
Which is better for search and rescue: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare SAR abilities.

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Which is better on boats: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare maritime abilities.

Yes

Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Spinone Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Which is better at pulling: a Vizsla or a Spinone Italiano? Compare draft work capabilities.

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 history between Vizsla and Spinone Italiano. Which has stronger military background?

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 Spinone Italiano Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare litter sizes between Vizsla and Spinone Italiano. Which has larger litters?
6-8 puppies 4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare pregnancy duration between Vizsla and Spinone Italiano breeds.
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding frequencies between Vizsla and Spinone Italiano. Which needs longer recovery?

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 Spinone Italiano Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC classifications of Vizsla and Spinone Italiano. Which groups do they belong to?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2000 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI classifications of Vizsla and Spinone Italiano. Which groups are they in?
Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare kennel club recognition between Vizsla and Spinone Italiano. Which is more widely recognized?
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.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

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