Labrador Retriever vs Wirehaired Vizsla

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

Labrador Retriever

Wirehaired Vizsla

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General Details

Labrador Retriever

Wirehaired Vizsla

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

10-12 Years

12-15 Years

Height

21-24 Inches

21-25 Inches

Weight

55-80 Pounds

40-60 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Labrador Retriever

Wirehaired Vizsla

Origin Country

Canada

Hungary

Origin Year

1700 AD

1930 AD

Temperament

Labrador Retriever

Wirehaired Vizsla

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Above Average

Personality

Labrador Retriever

Wirehaired Vizsla

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Snuggle

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Needy

Separation Anxiety

Snuggle

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Labrador Retriever

Wirehaired Vizsla

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

30-90 °F

30-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Below Average

Exercise Needs

Labrador Retriever

Wirehaired Vizsla

Energy Level

High

Medium

Exercise Required

High

Medium

Top Running Speed

20 MPH

28 MPH

Strength

High

Medium

Grooming Needs

Labrador Retriever

Wirehaired Vizsla

Coat Maintenance

Medium

Low

Shedding

High

Medium

Dander

Medium

Low

Drool

Medium

None

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Labrador Retriever

Wirehaired Vizsla

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Breed Focus

Labrador Retriever

Wirehaired Vizsla

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Labrador Retriever

Wirehaired Vizsla

Aggression

None

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Average

Chasing

Below Average

Above Average

Follow Commands

Average

Below Average

Fighting

None

Average

Guarding

None

Average

Herding

None

Average

Hunting

Above Average

Protection

None

Average

Remove Vermin

Below Average

Average

Sled Pulling

Below Average

Watch / Guardian

Below Average

Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Labrador Retriever

Wirehaired Vizsla

Average Lifespan

10-12 Years

12-15 Years

Health Concerns

Labrador Retriever

Wirehaired Vizsla

Common Health Issues

Bloat

Cataracts

Hip dysplasia

Ear infections

Progressive retinal atrophy

Epilepsy

Elbow dysplasia

Osteochondritis Dissecans

Tricuspid valve dysplasia

Myopathy

Acute moist dermatitis

Cold tail

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

Labrador Retriever

Wirehaired Vizsla

Coat Type

Fur

Coat Layering

Double

Wire

Coat Texture

Straight

Wavy

Coat Length

Short

Short to Medium

Coat Coloring

Labrador Retriever

Wirehaired Vizsla

Breed Colors