Golden Retriever vs Wirehaired Vizsla

Compare the Golden Retriever to the Wirehaired Vizsla. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Golden Retrievers and Wirehaired Vizslak.

Golden Retriever vs Wirehaired Vizsla
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Vizsla
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Vizsla
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General Details
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Vizsla
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
21-25 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
40-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Vizsla
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Hungary
Origin Year
1865 AD
1930 AD
Temperament
Golden Retriever
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
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Vizsla
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Vizsla
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Vizsla
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Vizsla
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Vizsla
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Vizsla
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Vizsla
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Vizsla
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Vizsla
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Subaortic Stenosis
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
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
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Vizsla
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Vizsla
Breed Colors
Dark Golden
Dark Golden
Gold
Gold
Light Golden
Light Golden
Golden
Golden
Golden rust
Golden rust
Red
Red
Rust
Rust
Sandy Yellow
Sandy Yellow
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