Weimaraner vs Vizsla vs French Bulldog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Weimaraner	Vizsla	French Bulldog
Origins	Germany	Hungary	England France
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	34	30	4
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Other Names	Weimaraner Vorstehhund, Weim, Grey Ghost	Hungarian Vizsla, Magyar Vizsla, Hungarian Pointer, Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer, Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla	Frenchie, Bouledogue Français
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1943 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1898 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type 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	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
Price	$1500-$2000	$800-$1200	$2000-$4000

General Appearance - Weimaraner vs Vizsla vs French Bulldog

Size	Large	Large	Small
Weight	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg)	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	18-30 pounds (8-14 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	There are two weight classes of French Bulldog: 19 - 22 pounds (9 - 10 kg) and 22 - 28 pounds (10 - 13 kg). Over 28 pounds is a disqualification.
Height	Male: 24-24 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	13–16 inches (33–40 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 24 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	14.5 inches (36.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Weimaraner vs Vizsla vs French Bulldog

Coat	Fine	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat	Fine Smooth Short Close in texture
Colors	Blue Silver Gray	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold	Brindle Cream Fawn White
Grooming	Effortless: The Weimaraner requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The French Bulldog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Weimaraners shed moderately.	Vizslas shed moderately.	French Bulldogs are low shedders.

Characteristics - Weimaraner vs Vizsla vs French Bulldog

Temperament	Alert Energetic Intelligent Steady Social Aloof Fast Powerful Stubborn	Affectionate Energetic Intelligent Protective Cheerful Gentle Playful Quiet Easygoing Companionable Lively Friendly Evenly Tempered Trainable Willing	Affectionate Alert Bright Keen Patient Playful Athletic Easygoing Lively
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Weimaraner is an excellent dog breed.	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Weimaraners are easy to train.	Vizslas are easy to train.	French Bulldogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Weimaraner is a highly playful breed.	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed.	French Bulldogs are not the most playful dog breed.
Sensitivity Level	Weimaraners don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Vizslas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	French Bulldogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Weimaraners are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Vizslas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	French Bulldogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Weimaraners need a lot of social interaction.	Vizslas are a social breed.	French Bulldogs need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average to high: The Weimaraner is a vocal breed.	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally.	Low: The French Bulldog barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Weimaraners are average watchdogs.	Vizslas are average watchdogs.	French Bulldogs are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Weimaraners are average defenders.	Vizslas are average defenders.	French Bulldogs are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Weimaraner has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The French Bulldog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Weimaraners have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Vizslas have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	French Bulldogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Weimaraners have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Vizslas have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	French Bulldogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Weimaraners have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Vizslas have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	French Bulldogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Weimaraners are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Vizslas are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	French Bulldogs are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Weimaraners adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Vizslas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	French Bulldogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Weimaraners tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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.	French Bulldogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Weimaraner vs Vizsla vs French Bulldog

Stranger Friendly	Weimaraners are stranger friendly dogs.	Vizslas are average friendly towards strangers.	French Bulldogs are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Weimaraners are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Vizslas are kid-friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Weimaraners are cat-friendly dogs.	Vizslas are average friendly towards cats.	French Bulldogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Weimaraners are dog-friendly dogs.	Vizslas are average friendly towards other dogs.	French Bulldogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Weimaraner is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes French Bulldog is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Weimaraners are not the best breed for elderly people.	Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.	French Bulldogs are not the best breed for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Weimaraners are usually friendly towards other pets.	Vizslas are generally with other pets.	French Bulldogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Weimaraners are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Vizslas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes French Bulldogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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)	Yes 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	Not really Weimaraner breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really French Bulldog 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 - Weimaraner vs Vizsla vs French Bulldog

Health Issues	Weimaraners tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The French Bulldog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Bloat Distichiasis Drug Sensitivity Ectropion Entropion Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease	Cancer Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Sebaceous Adenitis	Allergies Brachycephalic Syndrome Cleft Palate Elongated Soft Palate Hemi-vertebrae Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Weimaraners are high energy dogs.	Vizslas are high energy dogs.	French Bulldogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Weimaraners need a lot of exercises.	Vizslas need a lot of exercises.	French Bulldogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Weimaraners don't need too much sleep.	Vizslas don't need too much sleep.	French Bulldogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Low to Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Weimaraner has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The French Bulldog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Weimaraner drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Vizsla is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The French Bulldog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Weimaraner vs Vizsla vs French Bulldog

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	3-5 puppies
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