Wirehaired Vizsla vs Patterdale Terrier

Compare the Wirehaired Vizsla to the Patterdale Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Wirehaired Vizslak and Patterdale Terriers.

Wirehaired Vizsla

Patterdale Terrier

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General Details

Wirehaired Vizsla

Patterdale Terrier

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

12-15 Years

11-13 Years

Height

21-25 Inches

10-20 Inches

Weight

40-60 Pounds

11-18 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Wirehaired Vizsla

Patterdale Terrier

Origin Country

Hungary

United Kingdom

Origin Year

1930 AD

1940 AD

Temperament

Wirehaired Vizsla

Patterdale Terrier

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Below Average

Pet Friendly

Above Average

Below Average

Stranger Friendly

Above Average

Average

Personality

Wirehaired Vizsla

Patterdale Terrier

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Needy

Separation Anxiety

Snuggle

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Wirehaired Vizsla

Patterdale Terrier

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

30-80 °F

55-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Below Average

Average

Exercise Needs

Wirehaired Vizsla

Patterdale Terrier

Energy Level

Medium

Very High

Exercise Required

Medium

Very High

Top Running Speed

28 MPH

20 MPH

Strength

Medium

Grooming Needs

Wirehaired Vizsla

Patterdale Terrier

Coat Maintenance

Low

Medium

Shedding

Medium

Dander

Low

Drool

None

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Wirehaired Vizsla

Patterdale Terrier

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Wirehaired Vizsla

Patterdale Terrier

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Wirehaired Vizsla

Patterdale Terrier

Aggression

None

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Average

Above Average

Chasing

Above Average

Follow Commands

Below Average

Average

Fighting

Average

Guarding

Average

Below Average

Herding

Average

Below Average

Hunting

Above Average

Protection

Average

Remove Vermin

Average

Above Average

Sled Pulling

Below Average

None

Watch / Guardian

Average

Above Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Wirehaired Vizsla

Patterdale Terrier

Average Lifespan

12-15 Years

11-13 Years

Health Concerns

Wirehaired Vizsla

Patterdale Terrier

Common Health Issues

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

Pink Eye

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Wirehaired Vizsla

Patterdale Terrier

Coat Type

Fur

Coat Layering

Double

Wire

Double

Smooth

Coat Texture

Wavy

Rough

Coat Length

Short to Medium

Coat Coloring

Wirehaired Vizsla

Patterdale Terrier

Breed Colors