Vizsla vs Dutch Shepherd
Compare the Vizsla to the Dutch Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Vizslak and Dutch Shepherds.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Vizsla and Dutch Shepherd are good choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Vizsla and Dutch Shepherd are great with children.
- Grooming - The Vizsla is easy to groom while the Dutch Shepherd has moderate grooming needs.
- Barking - The Vizsla bark/howls frequently. The Dutch Shepherd has an average level of barking.
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| Breed Name | Vizsla | Dutch Shepherd |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 21-25 in. | 21-24 in. |
| Weight | 40-65 lb | 50-70 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Hungary | Belgium |
| Origin Year | 1357 AD | 1898 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | Yes |
| Indoor | No | No |
| Small Yard | No | No |
| Medium Yard | No | No |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 80°F | 20°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Medium-High |
| Exercise Required | High | Medium-High |
| Top Running Speed | 24 mph | 28 mph |
| Strength | High | Medium-High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium |
| Dander | Low | Low |
| Drool Amount | Low | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Vizsla | Dutch Shepherd |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Average |
| Chasing | High | Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Average | High |
| Herding | Average | High |
| Hunting | High | Average |
| Protection | High | High |
| Remove Vermin | High | Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Average |
| Watch | Average | High |
| Breed Name | Vizsla | Dutch Shepherd |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Cancer | Yes | No |
| Epilepsy | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Sebaceous Adenitis | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Vizsla | Dutch Shepherd |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | No |
| Smooth Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Wire Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Silky | Yes | No |
| Rough | No | Yes |
| Wooly | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Medium | No | Yes |
| Long | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Golden | Yes | No |
| Golden Rust | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | No |
| Red Golden | Yes | No |
| Rust | Yes | No |
| Rust Golden | Yes | No |
| Sandy Yellow | Yes | No |
| Gold Brindle | No | Yes |
| Silver Brindle | No | Yes |