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Name	Wirehaired Vizsla	Beagle	Estonian Hound
Origins	Hungary	England	Estonia
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla Drótszőrű magyar vizsla	English Beagle	Estonian Scenthound Gontchaja Estonskaja
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Wirehaired Vizsla or Beagle or Estonian Hound? Which is the smallest dog, Wirehaired Vizsla or Beagle or Estonian Hound?	Medium	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Wirehaired Vizsla or Beagle or Beagle? Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound weight comparison:	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)	Male: 40-44 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 35-44 pounds (16–18 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: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)	Male: 42 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 39.5 pounds (16–18 kg)
Height Which is taller, Wirehaired Vizsla or Beagle or Estonian Hound? Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound height comparison:	Male: 23-25 inches (57-64 cm), Female: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 24 inches (60.5 cm), Female: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 20 inches (50.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)

Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Wirehaired Vizsla or Beagle or Estonian Hound? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$500-$800	$700-$900
Availability Which is easier to get, Wirehaired Vizsla or Beagle or Estonian Hound?	Frequent: The Wirehaired Vizsla is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Very smart: Estonian Hound is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound trainability comparison.	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are easy to train. See more.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Estonian Hound dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Wirehaired Vizsla or Beagle or Estonian Hound?	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Estonian Hound dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Wirehaired Vizsla or Beagle or Estonian Hound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Estonian Hound dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Wirehaired Vizsla or Beagle or Estonian Hound? Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Loyal Going	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet	Active Happy Affectionate Calm Balanced Pleasant Smart
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Wirehaired 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.	They are easygoing, low-sensitivity dogs. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound?	High: Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Estonian Hound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound social needs comparison:	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Estonian Hound dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Estonian Hound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Estonian Hound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound playfulness comparison:	The Wirehaired Vizsla is a playful breed. See more.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Estonian Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound?	Low: The Wirehaired Vizsla barks none to minimal. See more.	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average to High: The Estonian Hound is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Wirehaired Vizsla or Beagle or Estonian Hound?	It is not recommended to keep the Wirehaired Vizsla breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle 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 Estonian Hound indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Estonian Hound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Wirehaired Vizsla or Beagle or Estonian Hound?	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs handle alone time quite well.	Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Estonian Hound 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.

Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound?	The Wirehaired Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Skin Allergies Eye Infections Kidney Issues Addison's Disease Cushing's Syndrome Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Distichiasis Glaucoma Beagle Dwarfism Chinese Beagle Syndrome	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Wirehaired Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Estonian Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound lifespan comparison. How long do Wirehaired Vizsla, Beagle and Estonian Hound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Wirehaired Vizsla: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Estonian Hound: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Estonian Hound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Wirehaired Vizsla or Beagle or Estonian Hound?	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Wirehaired Vizsla has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Estonian Hound breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound coat comparison:	Wiry	Dense	Rough
Colors What are the original Wirehaired Vizsla, Beagle and Estonian Hound color?	Golden Russet Reddish-Brown	Black Tan Red White Tricolor	Black & White & Tan
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Wirehaired Vizsla or Beagle or Estonian Hound? Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Wirehaired Vizsla doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Estonian Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Wirehaired Vizsla or Beagle or Estonian Hound? Wirehaired Vizsla or Beagle or {name3 shedding:	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Beagle dogs shed moderately. See more.	Estonian Hound 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: Wirehaired Vizsla or Beagle or Estonian Hound?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound 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, Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound?	Medium ⏺ The Wirehaired Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Estonian Hound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Wirehaired Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Estonian Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.	Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.	Estonian Hound dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Wirehaired Vizsla or Beagle or Estonian Hound? Which dog is more friendly?	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Estonian Hound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Wirehaired Vizsla or Beagle or Estonian Hound?	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Estonian Hound dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Wirehaired Vizsla or Beagle or Estonian Hound?	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Estonian Hound dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Wirehaired Vizsla or Beagle or Estonian Hound?	Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Estonian Hound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound?	Yes Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Beagle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Estonian Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Wirehaired Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Estonian Hound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Wirehaired Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Estonian Hounds are commonly okay with elderly people.

Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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: Wirehaired Vizsla or Beagle or Estonian Hound? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound?	Yes Wirehaired Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Estonian Hound 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.

Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound 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 Wirehaired Vizsla and Beagle and Estonian Hound have?	6-10 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7	4-8 puppies
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Wirehaired Vizsla vs Beagle vs Estonian Hound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2014 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
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 North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association	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

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