German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla

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

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Vizsla
German Shorthaired Pointer
Wirehaired Vizsla
German Shorthaired Pointer
Wirehaired Vizsla
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General Details
German Shorthaired Pointer
Wirehaired 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
40-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
German Shorthaired Pointer
Wirehaired Vizsla
Origin Country
Germany
Hungary
Origin Year
1800 AD
1930 AD
Temperament
German Shorthaired Pointer
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
German Shorthaired Pointer
Wirehaired Vizsla
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
German Shorthaired Pointer
Wirehaired Vizsla
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Wirehaired Vizsla
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Wirehaired Vizsla
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Wirehaired Vizsla
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
German Shorthaired Pointer
Wirehaired Vizsla
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
German Shorthaired Pointer
Wirehaired Vizsla
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
None
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Shorthaired Pointer
Wirehaired Vizsla
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
German Shorthaired Pointer
Wirehaired Vizsla
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pannus
Lymphedema
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
German Shorthaired Pointer
Wirehaired Vizsla
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
German Shorthaired Pointer
Wirehaired Vizsla
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Black Roan
Black Roan
Liver
Liver
Liver and White
Liver and White
Liver Roan
Liver Roan
White
White
Golden
Golden
Golden rust
Golden rust
Red
Red
Rust
Rust
Sandy Yellow
Sandy Yellow
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