Vizsla vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Bracco Italiano – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Vizsla	Rhodesian Ridgeback	Bracco Italiano
Origins	Hungary	Zimbabwe	Italy
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	30	41	485
Reviews	1	3	0
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Other Names	Hungarian Vizsla, Magyar Vizsla, Hungarian Pointer, Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer, Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla	African Lion Dog, African Lion Hound	Italian Pointer, Italian Pointing Dog, Bracco
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1955 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club Rhodesian Ridgeback Club Of The US	Federation Cynologique Internationale United Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association
Price	$800-$1200	$900-$1200	$500-$600

General Appearance - Vizsla vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Bracco Italiano

Size	Large	Large	Large Medium
Weight	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 80-90 pounds (36-41 kg), Female: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg)	25–40 kg (55–88 lb)
Avg. Weight	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 85 pounds (38.5 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg)	25–40 kg (55–88 lb)
Height	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Male: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 23–26 inches (58–67 cm), Female: 22–24 inches (55–62 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 26 inches (66 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 23–26 inches (58–67 cm), Female: 22–24 inches (55–62 cm)

Hair & Care - Vizsla vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Bracco Italiano

Coat	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat	Dense	Dense Shiny
Colors	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold	Golden Red White Gray Wheaten	Orange White Amber Chestnut
Grooming	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Rhodesian Ridgeback requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Bracco Italiano doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Vizslas shed moderately.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks shed none to minimal.	Bracco Italianos shed moderately.

Characteristics - Vizsla vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Bracco Italiano

Temperament	Affectionate Energetic Intelligent Protective Cheerful Gentle Playful Quiet Easygoing Companionable Lively Friendly Evenly Tempered Trainable Willing	Dignified Loyal Sensitive Intelligent Mischievous Strong Willed	Affectionate Loyal Stubborn Companionable Playful Trainable
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Rhodesian Ridgeback's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Bracco Italiano's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Vizslas are easy to train.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are quite easy to train.	Bracco Italianos are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed.	The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a playful breed.	Bracco Italianos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Vizslas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Vizslas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Bracco Italianos are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Vizslas are a social breed.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are a social breed.	Bracco Italianos are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Rhodesian Ridgeback rarely barks.	Average: The Bracco Italiano barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Vizslas are average watchdogs.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are average watchdogs.	Bracco Italianos are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Vizslas are average defenders.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks strongly protect their territory.	Bracco Italianos are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Rhodesian Ridgeback has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bracco Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Vizslas have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bracco Italianos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Vizslas have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Bracco Italianos have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Vizslas have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Bracco Italianos have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Vizslas are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Bracco Italianos are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Vizslas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Bracco Italianos adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Vizslas do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Bracco Italianos do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Vizsla vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Bracco Italiano

Stranger Friendly	Vizslas are average friendly towards strangers.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Bracco Italianos are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Vizslas are kid-friendly dogs.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bracco Italianos are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Vizslas are average friendly towards cats.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Bracco Italianos are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Vizslas are average friendly towards other dogs.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Bracco Italianos are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rhodesian Ridgeback is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bracco Italiano is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Bracco Italianos are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Vizslas are generally with other pets.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Bracco Italianos usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Vizslas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Bracco Italianos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Yes Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Rhodesian Ridgeback breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Bracco Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Vizsla vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Bracco Italiano

Health Issues	The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Bracco Italianos tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Cancer Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Sebaceous Adenitis	Dermoid Sinus Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia	Bloat Ear Infections Ectropion Entropion Hip Dysplasia Kidney Issues Sensitivity To Anesthesia Umbilical Hernias
Life Expectancy	10-14 years	10-12 years	11-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Vizslas are high energy dogs.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Bracco Italianos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Vizslas need a lot of exercises.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks need quite a lot of exercise.	Bracco Italianos have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Vizslas don't need too much sleep.	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Bracco Italianos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2 3/4 to 4 3/8 cups of a high-quality daily, divided into two meals.	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Rhodesian Ridgeback has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Bracco Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Vizsla is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Bracco Italiano is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Vizsla vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Bracco Italiano

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-8 puppies	6-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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