German Shorthaired Pointer vs Vizsla
Compare the German Shorthaired Pointer to the Vizsla. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Shorthaired Pointers and Vizslak.
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
21-25 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
40-65 Pounds
Intelligence
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Origin Country
Germany
Hungary
Origin Year
1800 AD
1357 AD
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Short
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
