Chihuahua vs Vizsla
Compare Chihuahuas to Vizslak. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Chihuahua
Vizsla
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
21-25 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
40-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Vizsla
Origin Country
Mexico
Hungary
Origin Year
1850 AD
1357 AD
Chihuahua
Vizsla
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Vizsla
Chihuahua
Vizsla
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Vizsla
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Chihuahua
Vizsla
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Chihuahua
Vizsla
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chihuahua
Vizsla
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chihuahua
Vizsla
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Vizsla
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-15 Years
Chihuahua
Vizsla
Chihuahua
Vizsla
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Chihuahua
Vizsla
