Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Vizsla	Volpino Italiano	Welsh Springer Spaniel
Origins	Hungary	Italy	Wales
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Group	Gun Dog	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	30	213	133
Reviews	11	0	0
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Other Names	Hungarian Vizsla, Magyar Vizsla, Hungarian Pointer, Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer, Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla	Cane de Quirinale, Florentine Spitz, Italian Spitz, Volpino	Welsh Springer, Welsh Cocker Spaniel, Welsh Starter, Welshie
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1914 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing 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	No set	No set
Price	$800-$1200	$600-$800	$1200-$1400

General Appearance - Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Size	Large	Small	Medium
Weight	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	9-14 pounds (4–6 kg)	Male: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg), Female: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	11.5 pounds (4–6 kg)	Male: 42.5 pounds (19 kg), Female: 40 pounds (18 kg)
Height	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	9.5-12 inches (24–30 cm)	Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	9.8.5 inches (24–30 cm)	Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Coat	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat	Fluffy	Silky Soft Straight
Colors	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold	Fawn Red Champagne Honey White Black	Red White
Grooming	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Volpino Italiano requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Welsh Springer Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Vizslas shed moderately.	Volpino Italianos shed moderately.	Welsh Springer Spaniels shed moderately.

Characteristics - Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Temperament	Affectionate Energetic Intelligent Protective Cheerful Gentle Playful Quiet Easygoing Companionable Lively Friendly Evenly Tempered Trainable Willing	Active Playful Affectionate Lively Watchful	Affectionate Active Playful Intelligent Loyal Friendly Stubborn
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Volpino Italiano's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Welsh Springer Spaniel's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Vizslas are easy to train.	Volpino Italianos are quite easy to train.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed.	The Volpino Italiano is a playful breed.	The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a playful breed.
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.	Welsh Springer Spaniels 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.	Volpino Italianos are highly affectionate dogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Vizslas are a social breed.	Volpino Italianos are a social breed.	Welsh Springer Spaniels need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally.	Average to high: The Volpino Italiano is a vocal breed.	Average: The Welsh Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Vizslas are average watchdogs.	Volpino Italianos are good watchdogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Vizslas are average defenders.	Volpino Italianos are average defenders.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Volpino Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Welsh Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Vizslas have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Volpino Italianos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Welsh Springer Spaniels have an 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.	Volpino Italianos have average wanderlust potential.	Welsh Springer Spaniels 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.	Volpino Italianos 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.	Welsh Springer Spaniels 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	Vizslas are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Volpino Italianos are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Vizslas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Volpino Italianos adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Welsh Springer Spaniels 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.	Volpino Italianos 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Stranger Friendly	Vizslas are average friendly towards strangers.	Volpino Italianos are average friendly towards strangers.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Vizslas are kid-friendly dogs.	Volpino Italianos are kid-friendly dogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Vizslas are average friendly towards cats.	Volpino Italianos are average friendly towards cats.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Vizslas are average friendly towards other dogs.	Volpino Italianos are average friendly towards other dogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Volpino Italiano is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Welsh Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Volpino Italianos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Vizslas are generally with other pets.	Volpino Italianos are generally with other pets.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Vizslas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Volpino Italianos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Welsh Springer Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.	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.
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.	Not really Volpino Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Welsh Springer Spaniel 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 Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Health Issues	The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Volpino Italianos tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Welsh Springer Spaniel 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	No set	Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	10-14 years	14-16 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Vizslas are high energy dogs.	Volpino Italianos have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Vizslas need a lot of exercises.	Volpino Italianos have an average exercise need.	Welsh Springer Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Vizslas don't need too much sleep.	Volpino Italianos sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Welsh Springer Spaniels don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup 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.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Low to Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Welsh Springer Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Volpino Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Welsh Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Vizsla is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Volpino Italiano is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

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	4-6 puppies	6-8 puppies
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