Comparison: Irish Setter and Hungarian Vizsla

Irish Setter and Hungarian Vizsla are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Irish Setter
Photo: Ehog.hu, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Hungarian Vizsla
Photo: Florrez Maximal, CC0, source
Irish SetterHungarian Vizsla
FCI group7. Pointing dogs7. Pointing dogs
Country of originIrelandHungary
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers58–67 cm54–64 cm
Weight27–32 kg20–30 kg
Life span12–14 years12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Rich mahogany-red silky coat
  • Long drop ears and refined head
  • Long feathering on ears, chest and tail
  • Solid golden-rust coat
  • Medium drop ears and lean head
  • Elegant athletic build
CoatLong, fine, straight coat; mahogany-red.Short smooth coat; golden rust.
PurposeAn Irish gundog bred to find and point game birds in open country.A Hungarian aristocrats' pointing gundog, versatile bird dog; nearly extinct after World War II.

Breed page: Irish Setter · Breed page: Hungarian Vizsla

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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.