Golden Retriever vs Vizsla Comparison

Quick Verdict

Who wins in each category?

Best for Apartments

🀝 Tie

Easiest Grooming

Vizsla

1/5 Β· Low maintenance

Longest Lifespan

🀝 Tie

Easiest to Train

Golden Retriever

5/5 Β· Easy

Most Active

🀝 Tie

Best for First-Time Owners

🀝 Tie

5/6

83%

Golden Retriever

5/6

83%

Vizsla

* This summary is based on data from our database. Always make your final decision based on your individual needs.

Basic Info

Origin
Scotland
Hungary
Popularity
#3
#30
Common Names & Aliases
Golden Flat CoatYellow Retriever
Hungarian PointerHungarian Short-Haired PointerMagyar VizslaRΓΆvidszΕ‘rΕ± Magyar VizslaHungarian Vizsla
Breed Classification
Purebred
Purebred
Size Classification
Large
Large
Weight Statistics
Male: 27-36 kg, Female: 25-32 kg
Male: 20-27 kg, Female: 18-25 kg
Average Weight
Male: 31.8 kg, Female: 28.3 kg
Male: 23.8 kg, Female: 21.5 kg
Height
Male: 56-61 cm, Female: 51-56 cm
Male: 56-66 cm, Female: 51-61 cm
Average Height
Male: 58.5 cm, Female: 53.5 cm
Male: 61 cm, Female: 56 cm
Intelligence Rating
5/5
4.5/5
Watchdog Rating
3/5
3/5
Training Difficulty
4/5
4/5
Territorial Protection
3/5
3/5
Price Range
$1000-$2000
$800-$1200
Availability
5/5
5/5
Personality Traits
ConfidentIntelligentReliableFriendlyKindTrustworthy
AffectionateEnergeticIntelligentProtectiveCheerfulGentlePlayfulQuietEasygoingCompanionableLivelyFriendlyEvenly TemperedTrainableWilling
Sensitivity Level
3/5
5/5
Impulse to Wander or Roam
2/5
5/5
Prey Drive
3/5
2/5
Affection Level
5/5
5/5
Social Needs
5/5
4/5
Barking Frequency
2/5
3/5
Playful Nature
5/5
5/5
Apartment Adaptability
2/5
2/5
Lifestyle Adaptability
5/5
5/5
Alone Time Tolerance
Very Low
Low
Bite Risk Assessment
Moderate
Low
Mouthing Tendency
5/5
4/5
Bite Strength Rating
Between 200 and 400 PSI
Between 200 and 400 PSI
Average Lifespan
10-12 years
10-14 years
Climate Tolerance
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Health Concerns
4/5
3/5
Health Problems
AllergiesBloatCataractsElbow DysplasiaEpilepsyHemangiosarcomaHip DysplasiaHypothyroidismOsteochondrosis DissecansOsteosarcomaProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)Subvalvular Aortic StenosisVon Willebrand's Disease
CancerEpilepsyHip DysplasiaSebaceous Adenitis
Vet Care Frequency
Rare
Average
Energy Rating
5/5
5/5
Sleeping Need
1/5
1/5
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
5/5
5/5
Obesity Tendency
5/5
2/5
Food Consumption
3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Allergy Friendliness
No
No
Coat Colors
GoldenLight
GoldenRustRusset GoldDark Sandy Gold
Grooming Requirements
3/5
1/5
Shedding Level
3/5
3/5
Drooling Tendency
4/5
1/5
Stinkiness Rating
Medium
Medium
Coat Characteristics
ShinySilkyWavyStraight
FineShortDenseCoarseHardNo Undercoat
Bathing Needs
2-3 weeks
6-8 weeks
Cat Friendly
4/5
3/5
Child Compatibility
5/5
4/5
Dog Friendly
5/5
3/5
Stranger Friendly
5/5
3/5
Office Friendly
Yes
No
Senior Citizens Friendly
Highly Recommended
Recommended
Pet Compatibility
Good
Average
Good For First Time Owners
Yes
Yes
Service Dog Capability
Yes
Not really
Therapy Work Suitability
Yes
Yes
Scent Detection Ability
Yes
Not really
Search & Rescue Potential
Yes
Not really
Maritime Work Ability
Yes
Yes
Draft Work Capability
Not really
Not really
Military Service Background
Not really
Not really
Puppy Litter Size
5-10 puppies
6-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
60-64 days
60-64 days
Breeding Frequency
Once a year.
Once a year.
AKC Classification
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
American Canine RegistryAmerican Kennel ClubAmerica's Pet RegistryAustralian National Kennel CouncilCanadian Kennel ClubContinental Kennel ClubDog Registry of America Inc.Federation Cynologique InternationaleKennel Club of Great BritainNational Kennel ClubNew Zealand Kennel ClubNorth American Purebred Registry, Inc.United Kennel ClubAmerican Canine Association, Inc.
American Canine RegistryAmerican Kennel ClubAmerica's Pet RegistryAustralian National Kennel CouncilCanadian Kennel ClubContinental Kennel ClubDog Registry of America Inc.Federation Cynologique InternationaleKennel Club of Great BritainNational Kennel ClubNew Zealand Kennel ClubNorth American Purebred Registry, Inc.United Kennel ClubAmerican Canine Association, Inc.
Winner / Best value