Vizsla vs Lurcher
Compare the Vizsla to the Lurcher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Vizslak and Lurchers.
Vizsla
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-15 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Vizsla
Lurcher
Origin Country
Hungary
Ireland
Origin Year
1357 AD
1400 AD
Vizsla
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Vizsla
Lurcher
Vizsla
Lurcher
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Vizsla
Lurcher
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Vizsla
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Vizsla
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Vizsla
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Vizsla
Lurcher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Vizsla
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-15 Years
Vizsla
Lurcher
Vizsla
Lurcher
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Silky
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Vizsla
Lurcher
