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

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

Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer (Wirehaired Vizsla)
Photo: Noveczki Katalin, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Pudelpointer
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Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer (Wirehaired Vizsla)Pudelpointer
FCI group7. Pointing dogs7. Pointing dogs
Country of originHungaryGermany
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers54–64 cm55–68 cm
Recognition features
  • 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
  • A heavier Pointer type with a hard, medium-length coat, beard and a wood-shaving-like forelock
  • Solid brown, dead leaf colour or black
  • Straight topline and high-set flat ears with rounded tips
CoatWiry, 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.Close, flat-lying, hard rough coat of medium length (4 to 6 cm at the withers) with dense undercoat, a beard and a forelock on the head; it should protect against weather and injury. Whole coloured: brown, dead leaf or black; small white markings are permitted.
PurposeA 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.A versatile working gundog with all the aptitudes required for work in the fields, in the woods and in the water.

Breed page: Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer (Wirehaired Vizsla) · Breed page: Pudelpointer

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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.