Whippet vs Vizsla Comparison – Which dog is better Snap Dog or Hungarian Pointer?

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Name	Whippet	Vizsla
Origins	England	Hungary
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	61	30
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Whippet and Vizsla. What other names are these breeds known by?	Snap Dog English Whippet	Hungarian Pointer Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer Magyar Vizsla Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla Hungarian Vizsla
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Whippet and a Vizsla. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Whippet vs Vizsla Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Whippet and a Vizsla. Which breed is heavier?	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 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?	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Whippet or Vizsla? Is a Whippet taller than a Vizsla?	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 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?	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Whippet vs Vizsla Price and Availability Comparison

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

Whippet vs Vizsla Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare training requirements.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.	Vizsla dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare alertness levels.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare territorial behaviors.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Vizsla dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Whippet vs Vizsla Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Whippet and a Vizsla. How do their temperaments differ?	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet	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 between Whippet vs Vizsla?	Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Vizsla 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: Whippet vs Vizsla?	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Whippet vs Vizsla social needs comparison:	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Vizsla dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Whippet vs Vizsla?	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Vizsla 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? What's the difference between Whippet vs Vizsla? Which can be better for hunting?	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Vizsla dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Whippet vs Vizsla Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare living space needs.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Whippet vs Vizsla Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare adaptability levels.	Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Whippet or Vizsla?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	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.

Whippet vs Vizsla Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Whippet dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Vizsla dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Whippet bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Vizsla bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Whippet vs Vizsla Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare average lifespans.	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Whippet and a Vizsla. Which breed is healthier?	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Whippet vs Vizsla?	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Whippet vs Vizsla? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Whippet vs Vizsla health problems comparison:	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis

Whippet vs Vizsla Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare activity levels.	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.	Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Whippet vs Vizsla exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Whippet or Vizsla? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.	Vizsla dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Whippet or Vizsla?	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.	Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Whippet vs Vizsla Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare obesity risks.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.	Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare daily food needs.	1 to 2 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Whippet vs Vizsla Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Whippet and Vizsla? Compare breed colors.	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare maintenance needs.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare drooling amounts.	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare natural smell levels.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Whippet and a Vizsla? Compare fur types.	Fine Short Close in texture	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare bathing frequencies.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Whippet or Vizsla? Do Whippet dogs shed more than Vizsla dogs?	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.	Vizsla dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Whippet vs Vizsla Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare kid-friendliness.	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Whippet or Vizsla? Which dog is more friendly?	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Whippet or Vizsla?	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Whippet or Vizsla? Can a Whippet and a Vizsla be friends? Do Whippet dogs get along with Vizsla dogs?	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Whippet vs Vizsla?	Yes Whippet 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 Whippet 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?	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.	Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Whippet vs Vizsla As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Whippet or a Vizsla? 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 Whippet or a Vizsla? 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 Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Whippet or a Vizsla? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Whippet and Vizsla. 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.

Whippet vs Vizsla Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Whippet and Vizsla. Which has larger litters?	4-8 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Whippet and Vizsla breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Whippet and Vizsla. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Whippet vs Vizsla Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Whippet and Vizsla. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Whippet and Vizsla. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Whippet and Vizsla. Which is more widely recognized?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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 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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Jul 2, 2021, 12:20:41 AM:
Very informative, thanks!
JoLynne Slivyak
Jul 8, 2022, 7:33:53 PM:
Love my vizslas