Comparison: German Wirehaired Pointer and Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer (Wirehaired Vizsla)

German Wirehaired Pointer and Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer (Wirehaired Vizsla) are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

German Wirehaired Pointer
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Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer (Wirehaired Vizsla)
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German Wirehaired PointerHungarian Wire-haired Pointer (Wirehaired Vizsla)
FCI group7. Pointing dogs7. Pointing dogs
Country of originGermanyHungary
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers57–68 cm54–64 cm
Recognition features
  • Harsh, flat-lying, water-resistant coat with pronounced eyebrows and beard
  • Brown or black roan, or solid brown, often with a white chest patch
  • Noble, powerful build with a slight roman nose and high-set ears
  • Wiry, close-lying coat in shades of russet gold and dark sandy gold
  • Pronounced eyebrows and harsh beard, V-shaped brushes on both sides of the neck
  • Dry, lean but more robust build than the Hungarian Short-haired Vizsla
CoatHarsh, flat-lying and dense coat, outer coat about 2 to 4 cm long with a dense water-resistant undercoat; shorter and denser on head and ears, with pronounced eyebrows and a not too long, harsh beard. Colours: brown roan with or without patches, black roan with or without patches, brown with or without a white chest patch, or light roan.Wiry, close-lying, hard and dense, not glossy; outer coat 2-3 cm with a water-repellent undercoat; shorter and slightly darker on head and ears, pronounced eyebrows and 2-3 cm beard. Colour: shades of russet gold and dark sandy gold (semmelgelb); a small white chest patch up to 5 cm and white on the toes are not faulted.
PurposeA versatile gundog for work in the field, woods and water, both before and after the shot.A versatile gundog for field, forest and water work with an excellent nose, firm point and retrieve; its easy-going nature also suits life as a house companion.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.