Finnish Lapphund vs Wirehaired Vizsla

Compare the Finnish Lapphund to the Wirehaired Vizsla. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Finnish Lapphunds and Wirehaired Vizslak.

Finnish Lapphund vs Wirehaired Vizsla
Finnish Lapphund
Wirehaired Vizsla
Finnish Lapphund
Wirehaired Vizsla
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General Details
Finnish Lapphund
Wirehaired Vizsla
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-21 Inches
21-25 Inches
Weight
33-53 Pounds
40-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Finnish Lapphund
Wirehaired Vizsla
Origin Country
Finland
Hungary
Origin Year
-7000 BC
1930 AD
Temperament
Finnish Lapphund
Wirehaired Vizsla
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Finnish Lapphund
Wirehaired Vizsla
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Finnish Lapphund
Wirehaired Vizsla
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-70 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Finnish Lapphund
Wirehaired Vizsla
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Finnish Lapphund
Wirehaired Vizsla
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Medium to High
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Finnish Lapphund
Wirehaired Vizsla
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Finnish Lapphund
Wirehaired Vizsla
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Finnish Lapphund
Wirehaired Vizsla
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Above Average
Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Finnish Lapphund
Wirehaired Vizsla
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Finnish Lapphund
Wirehaired Vizsla
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Addison's disease
Cushing's syndrome
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Skin allergies
Eye infections
Inflammatory bowel disease
Kidney issues
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Finnish Lapphund
Wirehaired Vizsla
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Finnish Lapphund
Wirehaired Vizsla
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and White
Brown and White
Golden
Golden rust
Red
Rust
Sandy Yellow
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