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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
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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	Florentine Spitz Italian Spitz Volpino Cane de Quirinale	Welsh Cocker Spaniel Welsh Starter Welshie Welsh Springer
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Vizsla or Volpino Italiano or Welsh Springer Spaniel? Which is the smallest dog, Vizsla or Volpino Italiano or Welsh Springer Spaniel?	Large	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Vizsla or Volpino Italiano or Volpino Italiano? Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel weight comparison:	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)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average 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 Which is taller, Vizsla or Volpino Italiano or Welsh Springer Spaniel? Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel height comparison:	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)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average 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)

Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Vizsla or Volpino Italiano or Welsh Springer Spaniel? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1200	$600-$800	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, Vizsla or Volpino Italiano or Welsh Springer Spaniel?	Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get.	Average: The Volpino Italiano is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Welsh Springer Spaniel is easier than average to get.

Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel intelligence:	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel trainability comparison.	Vizsla dogs are easy to train. See more.	Volpino Italiano dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Welsh Springer Spaniel 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 Volpino Italiano or Welsh Springer Spaniel?	Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Volpino Italiano dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Vizsla or Volpino Italiano or Welsh Springer Spaniel? 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.	Volpino Italiano dogs are average defenders. See more.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Vizsla or Volpino Italiano or Welsh Springer Spaniel? Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Trainable Companionable Cheerful Quiet Easygoing Willing Evenly Tempered	Active Playful Affectionate Lively Watchful	Active Playful Stubborn Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Loyal
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.	Sensitive: Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel?	High: Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Volpino Italiano dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel social needs comparison:	Vizsla dogs are a social breed. See more.	Volpino Italiano dogs are a social breed. See more.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs need for social interaction is average. 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.	Volpino Italiano dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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.	Volpino 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. See more.	Welsh Springer Spaniel 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 Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel playfulness comparison:	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Volpino Italiano is a playful breed. See more.	The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel?	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Volpino Italiano is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Welsh Springer Spaniel barks occasionally. 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 Volpino Italiano or Welsh Springer Spaniel?	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 Volpino Italiano indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Welsh Springer Spaniel breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel 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.	Volpino Italiano dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Vizsla or Volpino Italiano or Welsh Springer Spaniel?	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.	Volpino 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Vizsla or Volpino Italiano or Welsh Springer Spaniel?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Vizsla bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Volpino Italiano bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Welsh Springer Spaniel 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 Volpino Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Welsh Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel mouthiness comparison:	Vizsla dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Volpino Italiano dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel health comparison. Which is the healthier: Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel?	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 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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Glaucoma
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.	Frequent The Volpino Italiano should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Welsh Springer Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel lifespan comparison. How long do Vizsla, Volpino Italiano and Welsh Springer Spaniel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Volpino Italiano: 15 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Welsh Springer Spaniel: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel?	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 Welsh Springer Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Vizsla or Volpino Italiano or Welsh Springer Spaniel? Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel energy level comparison:	Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.	Volpino Italiano dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Vizsla or Volpino Italiano or Welsh Springer Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Vizsla dogs need a lot of exercises.	Volpino Italiano dogs have an average exercise need.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Vizsla or Volpino Italiano or Welsh Springer Spaniel?	Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.	Volpino Italiano dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Vizsla or Volpino Italiano or Welsh Springer Spaniel?	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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Volpino Italiano has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Welsh Springer Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel coat comparison:	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat	Fluffy	Silky Soft Straight
Colors What are the original Vizsla, Volpino Italiano and Welsh Springer Spaniel color?	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold	Black Red White Fawn Champagne Honey	Red White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Vizsla or Volpino Italiano or Welsh Springer Spaniel? Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Volpino Italiano requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Welsh Springer Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Vizsla or Volpino Italiano or Welsh Springer Spaniel? Vizsla or Volpino Italiano or {name3 shedding:	Vizsla dogs shed moderately. See more.	Volpino Italiano dogs shed moderately. See more.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Vizsla or Volpino Italiano or Welsh Springer Spaniel?	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 Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel?	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 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 Volpino Italiano is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.	Volpino Italiano dogs are generally with other pets.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Vizsla or Volpino Italiano or Welsh Springer Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Volpino Italiano dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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 Volpino Italiano or Welsh Springer Spaniel?	Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Volpino Italiano dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Vizsla or Volpino Italiano or Welsh Springer Spaniel?	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Volpino Italiano dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Vizsla or Volpino Italiano or Welsh Springer Spaniel?	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Volpino Italiano dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel?	Yes Vizsla dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Volpino Italiano dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Welsh Springer Spaniel 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 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 Which dog is good for elderly people?	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.

Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel 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.	Not really This breed generally not used 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 Volpino Italiano or Welsh Springer Spaniel? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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 Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel?	Yes Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Volpino Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Welsh Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like 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 Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel 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 Volpino Italiano and Welsh Springer Spaniel have?	6-8 puppies	4-6 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Vizsla vs Volpino Italiano vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	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 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 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 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	No data available	No data available

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