German Shorthaired Pointer vs Vizsla

Compare the German Shorthaired Pointer to the Vizsla. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Shorthaired Pointers and Vizslak.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Vizsla
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
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General Details
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
21-25 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
40-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Origin Country
Germany
Hungary
Origin Year
1800 AD
1357 AD
Temperament
German Shorthaired Pointer
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
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Snuggle
Living Environment
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
None
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pannus
Lymphedema
Sebaceous adenitis
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Breed Colors
Black
Black and White
Black Roan
Liver
Liver and White
Liver Roan
White
Golden
Red
Rust
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