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Volpino Italiano vs West Highland White Terrier vs Vizsla Comparison - Dog breed selector: Florentine Spitz or Roseneath Terrier or Hungarian Pointer? Find the right dog for you

"Find similarities and differences between Volpino Italiano vs West Highland White Terrier vs Vizsla" Compare Volpino Italiano and West Highland White Terrier. Which is better: Volpino Italiano or West Highland White Terrier or Vizsla?
 
 
 
Name Volpino Italiano West Highland White Terrier Vizsla
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla breeds.
Florentine Spitz
Italian Spitz
Volpino
Cane de Quirinale
Roseneath Terrier
Westie
Westy
White Roseneath Terrier
Poltalloch Terrier
Hungarian Pointer
Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer
Magyar Vizsla
Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla
Hungarian Vizsla
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Volpino Italiano vs West Highland White Terrier vs Vizsla Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which breed is the largest?
Small Small Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla? Compare adult weight ranges.
9-14 pounds (4–6 kg) Male: 15-22 pounds (7-10 kg), Female: 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg) Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
11.5 pounds (4–6 kg) Male: 18.5 pounds (8.5 kg), Female: 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg) Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Volpino Italiano or West Highland White Terrier or Vizsla? Volpino Italiano vs West Highland White Terrier vs Vizsla height comparison:
9.5-12 inches (24–30 cm) Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm) Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
9.8.5 inches (24–30 cm) Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm) Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Volpino Italiano vs West Highland White Terrier vs Vizsla Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Find price differences between these breeds.
$600-$800 $900-$1200 $800-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Volpino Italiano or West Highland White Terrier or Vizsla?
Average: The Volpino Italiano is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The West Highland White Terrier is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get.

Volpino Italiano vs West Highland White Terrier vs Vizsla Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which is easiest to train?
Volpino Italiano dogs are quite easy to train.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Vizsla dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which breed is most alert?
Volpino Italiano dogs are good watchdogs.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which breed is most protective?
Volpino Italiano dogs are average defenders.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Vizsla dogs are average defenders.
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Volpino Italiano vs West Highland White Terrier vs Vizsla Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla? Compare temperaments.
Active
Playful
Affectionate
Lively
Watchful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Playful
Energetic
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Companionable
Cheerful
Quiet
Easygoing
Willing
Evenly Tempered
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Vizsla 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: Volpino Italiano vs West Highland White Terrier vs Vizsla?
Average to High: Volpino Italiano dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: West Highland White Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Volpino Italiano vs West Highland White Terrier vs Vizsla social needs comparison:
Volpino Italiano dogs are a social breed.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Vizsla dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Volpino Italiano dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Vizsla 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? Which can be better for hunting?
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.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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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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Volpino Italiano vs West Highland White Terrier vs Vizsla Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which breed is most vocal?
Average to High: The Volpino Italiano is a vocal breed.
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A lot: West Highland White Terrier is a particularly loud breed.
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Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which breed is most playful?
The Volpino Italiano is a playful breed.
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The West Highland White Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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The Vizsla is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which adapts best to small spaces?
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.
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 West Highland White Terrier indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla breed in the home.

Volpino Italiano vs West Highland White Terrier vs Vizsla Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which breed is most flexible?
Volpino Italiano dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
West Highland White Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Volpino Italiano or West Highland White Terrier or Vizsla?
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.
West Highland White Terrier 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 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 vs West Highland White Terrier vs Vizsla Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Volpino Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which uses mouth most during play?
Volpino Italiano dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Vizsla dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Volpino Italiano bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

West Highland White Terrier bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Vizsla bite force: Ordinary.

Volpino Italiano vs West Highland White Terrier vs Vizsla Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which breed lives longest?
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Volpino Italiano: 15 years
12-16 years
The average lifespan of West Highland White Terrier: 14 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which handles climate changes best?
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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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The West Highland White Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which has fewer health issues?
Volpino Italianos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Very healthy dog breed.
The Vizsla 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?
Frequent
The Volpino Italiano should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Rare
The West Highland White Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Volpino Italiano vs West Highland White Terrier vs Vizsla? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Volpino Italiano vs West Highland White Terrier vs Vizsla health problems comparison:
No data available Cataracts
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
White Dog Shaker Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Atopic Dermatitis
Hyperplastic Dermatosis
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Epilepsy
Sebaceous Adenitis

Volpino Italiano vs West Highland White Terrier vs Vizsla Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which breed is most active?
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.
West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Volpino Italiano vs West Highland White Terrier vs Vizsla exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Volpino Italiano or West Highland White Terrier or Vizsla? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Volpino Italiano dogs have an average exercise need.
West Highland White Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Vizsla dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Volpino Italiano or West Highland White Terrier or Vizsla?
Volpino Italiano dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.

Volpino Italiano vs West Highland White Terrier vs Vizsla Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which is most prone to obesity?
Low to Average: The Volpino Italiano has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the West Highland White Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which needs most food?
1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/2 to 1.5 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.

Volpino Italiano vs West Highland White Terrier vs Vizsla Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. What colors are available?
Black
Red
White
Fawn
Champagne
Honey
White Golden
Rust
Russet Gold
Dark Sandy Gold
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Volpino Italiano requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The West Highland White Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which drools least?
The Volpino Italiano is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The West Highland White Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Volpino Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Fluffy Dense Fine
Dense
Hard
Coarse
Short
No Undercoat
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which requires most frequent baths?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Volpino Italiano or West Highland White Terrier or Vizsla? Volpino Italiano or West Highland White Terrier or {name3 shedding:
Volpino Italiano dogs shed moderately.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Vizsla dogs shed moderately.
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Volpino Italiano vs West Highland White Terrier vs Vizsla Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which is best with kids?
Volpino Italiano dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Volpino Italiano dogs are generally with other pets.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Volpino Italiano or West Highland White Terrier or Vizsla? Which dog is more friendly?
Volpino Italiano dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Volpino Italiano or West Highland White Terrier or Vizsla?
Volpino Italiano dogs are average friendly towards cats.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Volpino Italiano or West Highland White Terrier or Vizsla?
Volpino Italiano dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Volpino Italiano vs West Highland White Terrier vs Vizsla?
Yes
Volpino Italiano dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
West Highland White Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Vizsla dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Volpino Italiano is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
West Highland White Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Volpino Italianos are usually recommended for elderly people.
West Highland White Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Volpino Italiano vs West Highland White Terrier vs Vizsla As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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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
Compare therapy dog potential between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Volpino Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

West Highland White Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which is best for draft work?

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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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 service history of Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which has most military use?

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.

Volpino Italiano vs West Highland White Terrier vs Vizsla Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which has most puppies?
4-6 puppies 2-5 puppies 6-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. What's recommended?

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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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Volpino Italiano vs West Highland White Terrier vs Vizsla Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section. Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Volpino Italiano, West Highland White Terrier, and Vizsla. Which has most recognition?
No data available 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
Club Espanol De Terriers
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

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