Side by side
Put a few breeds side by side before you make up your mind.
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| Breed |  Hungarian Vizsla |  Weimaraner |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Hungary | Germany |
| Group | Gundog | Gundog |
| Size | Medium | Large |
| Coat | Short, smooth, dense coat, usually golden rust in colour | Short, smooth, grey to mouse grey |
| Weight | 18 to 30 kg | 25 to 40 kg |
| Height | 53 to 64 cm | 58 to 69 cm |
| Lifespan | 12 to 14 yrs | 10 to 13 yrs |
| Exercise need | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Affection | 10/10 | 9/10 |
| Grooming needs | 2/10 | 2/10 |
| Barking | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Good with children | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Good with other dogs | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Trainability | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Prey drive | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Copes alone | 1/10 | 3/10 |
| Drool | 2/10 | 3/10 |
| Shedding | 3/10 | 4/10 |
| Flat fit | 3/10 | 4/10 |
| Running cost | €179 / month | €203 / month |
Hungarian Vizsla verdict
A velcro gundog bred to work closely with its handler all day, needing roughly two hours of exercise and genuine daily company.
Get one if
- · Runners and hikers who can offer around two hours of meaningful exercise daily
- · Owners working from home or with flexible schedules allowing consistent company
- · People wanting a deeply affectionate, close bonded working breed
Think again if
- · Full time office workers without a solid daytime care plan for the dog
- · Households wanting a low exercise, independent companion
- · Anyone unwilling to invest time in gradual alone training from puppyhood
Weimaraner verdict
A sleek, intelligent German gundog bred to hunt all day, needing constant company and daily hard exercise.
Get one if
- · Active households where someone is usually home for much of the day
- · Owners wanting a dog involved in hiking, running or gundog activities
- · People able to commit to over an hour of vigorous exercise daily
Think again if
- · Owners who work long hours away from home regularly
- · Flats or homes without easy access to secure open space
- · People wanting a calm, independent dog content with its own company