I've owned both. The Vizsla seems to be more in touch how the owner FEELS. They seem to be uniquely intelligent with a sense of humor. I love all dogs but the Vizsla seems to be in a class by itself. Peace7
I have had experience with both breeds and for the most part they are very similar. The major difference that I have had is GSP's are more independent than Vizsla. This can manifest in a manor of different ways, in the field GSP's tend to hunt for themselves and you have to keep up with them; while a Vizsla will hunt for you and constantly want to know where you in the field and they tend not to range as far away in the field as a GSP would. GSP's can have a bit of a stubborn streak in them; think of a 2 - 3 year old child having a meltdown in a shopping mall. The GSP on a occasion will look at you as if to say. "I know what you want BUT that is not going to happen today!". Vizsla's tend to be far more clingy than a German Shorthaired Pointer, most Vizsla owners simply refer to the dog breed as 'V' for Velcro. No matter what breed you end up with and you are able to provide the exercise and training the breed requires then you will have made an excellent choice for 12 - 16 years.
Same here. Had both. You're spot on. Biggest difference to me is the individual personality. Both can be super high energy. Both can be super chilled. It's dog dependant.
Both, any tip how I get my 2yo Vizsla more comfortable outside? She's super good with other dogs and people but still goes full on leash aggressive. Off leash she's the best, always stays with me but goes off when a dog shows up. Can't have her off leash when there could be others around the corner.
@@Schachtens What you said needs a little clarification is the problem when she is on leash or off leash? If the problem occurs when she is on leash - you might want to change the type of collar you are using from a neck collar arrangement to one that is more of a harness type were the clip is just above her shoulders. Our second German Long hair Pointer had a similar issue we changed to a harness type and took her to a dog trainer who dealt with problem dogs and that helped considerably. I don't want to give you bad advice however you might want to check if they are any animal behavioral specialist in your area.
@@vestafreyja interesting. I learned that a harness makes them even more pulling and leaning into the line. I'm more going towards a slip lead that works much better as she can't pull at all. Though, I guess I need to continue to work on her focus on me as she completely tunnels out when she spots another dog.
We have a male Vizsla who is the embodiment of a velcro dog .. very sensitive and clingy. Great companion for a retired but active couple like us. His most beloved friend is a female GSP…wonderful dog but quite strong willed. You did a good job describing those two breeds
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I have both breeds at the moment, and they're both great dogs to have in a family household. The only real thing is that our GSP is a lot more intendent then our Vizsla. But besides that, they are great!
Excellent! Have to agree about the advice for GSP owners and small animals. My lad - who’s encouraged when asked to hunt to keep the rabbits, moles, mice and rats in control in our paddocks - struggles to see our little terrier as a friend. Fortunately, little Max is a little Mad and not only keeps Freddie honest, he is in fact in charge. But Max is older, wiser, learned how to rule the roost when a gun-trained working spaniel arrived and thinks those paddocks are ‘his’. I’m not so sure that a little house pooch would do so well....
Vizsla is a much more focused dog, so she is waiting for your order, she doesn't have the character of a cat to go alone and hunt without an order and on her own instinct, she is also a much much much older type of dog ... The disadvantages are that she has to be with you. characteristic of a hunting dog. She is not hyperactive and is not a dog for everyone, she will not approach people on the road or jump for anyone, she only loves her circle of people and she is not interested in anything else. So, she’s not as sensitive as you speak and describe here.
We currently have a Vizsla and a Maine Coon cat. My wife's Melanois passed away earlier this year and we are really considering a GSP. How do you think a GSP puppy will develop in our pack? Vizsla: 11 year old female, standing pack Alpha, very alert and loves wife primarily Maine Coon: 4 year old male, 24 lbs., teases the Alpha but respects pack order, loves me primarily
Great video Will! My girlfriend and I 5 weeks ago bought a 8 week old GSP and a 12 week old Vizsla. Training is going really well all thanks to your tips 👍🏻 great knowing that training for our GSP will be abit tougher as he is our younger one. So we will work on that. Keep up the quality videos 😁
How do they compare to Coonhounds? I have an American English (Redtick) Coonhound and.a Bluetick coonhound. Both adult rescues that used to hunt. They are highly active and very domestic pet friendly. They treat my cat like a little brother despite their otherwise very active prey drive. They keep all critters near my home under control and instinctively sense when it’s hunting season. They love children but are a little too much for little ones running around. The main drawbacks are they bay and have no recall. I exercise them in a large fenced in yard and we take long walks around the woods and cranberry bogs where they can still track while on the leash. Are GSPs and Vizslas easier to manage? I love taking the walks but would like a dog that is more trainable and a bit quieter.
Awesome Video Will good to know the difference in personality traits!! Perfect timing we have a 2 year old male Vizsla and looking at adding a GSP female next year.
We love our Vizslas so much. Their tender hearts make it easy to love them, even when they are bouncing off the walls with their energy. I think GSPs are lovely dogs, too, but if they’re more stubborn than our Vs, I think we have made a good choice. 😊
I got a GSP 11 months old now, I love her to death but boy, I didn't know what I got myself into, haha, good part is I lost about 3 sizes of pants from all the walks and she really starts to be very trainable now but in the beginning, that energy! couldn't keep her focussed for 1 second and her being my first GSP I had no idea how to get it. Now however we are great companions, I am not sure however if this breed is very suitable for little kids, I got two wild boys age 5 and 7 and she is very wild with them, luckily my kids are wild and tough so they don't mind getting thrown over or being dragged trough the snow or mud by their clothes but I can imagine not all kids will like that.
2 years ago We lost our 11yr old vizsla to cancer 😢 she was amazing in every way and it broke me ! It’s taken me this long to get another dog and I’ve gone for a male GSP, definitely agree he’s a little more head strong but training is going well, Hugo is only 15 weeks and not too far off the size Nushka was at full grown 😱
We have a Vizla and are considering a new addition in the near future ,the crossroad is another Viz or the GSP , our Vizla is only 11 months at the moment however trained to a reasonable standard ,she obeys basic commands like sit ,stay , heel and re call is about 75% on the good side depending on what’s interesting her at the time , we have never had two dogs at the one time ,what would you suggest as a best option another bitch or a dog or does it not matter?. Really like your enthusiasm for the dogs
I'm on my second GSP. Both are great hunting companions. I get called up by other hunters wanting to know what 'The Nose' is doing! I don't bother going out unless i can take my dog. She does all the looking for me 😊
Having had both at different times in my life, I feel the gsp is more willing to do everything for hunting. Most of the vizslas I have encountered are less likely to want to go into water and retrieve.
We have had both these breeds and love them both...Vizsla was more easy going, where GSP much more domineering and pushy, also much more athletic...thankfully we have lots of space to enjoy her gallop as fast as she can go for as long as she wants (most of the time); she keeps an eye on us and returns when whistled back in...word to the wise ...gets ' cabin fever' without a good run or long walk EVERY day!!!
so getting any one of these dogs for help on the farm with the hens would not be best then. also if left alone with cats that they have been raised with since day one will they still need constant supervision?
Hens: definitely not. When visiting relatives our vizsla simply terrorized the chicken in the neighbor's garden. He stayed at the fence just staring at them all day and the chicken gathered in the farthest possible place of the other garden. Those hens must have anxiety issues for the rest of their lives.
They'd be fine once they're raised with the poodle from puppy hood. If you already had a gsp and were thinking of getting a toy poodle, then you could possibly have a bit of a problem on your hands.
Had both and they are very simlar but the viszla is probaly just a bit more sensitive. Sensibly trained they they will give you years of companionship. Most of what you say is total tubbish.
The vizsla a smaller ginger version of the german pointer. My dog regularly plays with a pair of Vizsla that live in the area , lovely friendly energetic dogs
Vizsla’s are not smaller,it’s a late crazy trend to breed them small,they are a robust muscular workimg dog breed. Do you think horsemen would breed “smaller ginger version of the …”?
I own a Vizsla and she’s 10 years old now and she’s still just as crazy as her younger days but she’s a little more relaxed now (only a little). She’s also more like a cat than a dog.
I lost my Vizsla earlier this year at age 13. He literally bounced, all four feet off the ground, until the week he passed. He was the quirkiest, most sensitive, neurotic, loving boy ever! Lucky, you will never be forgotten 🤎
Have to say I'm loving ur videos getting alot of good info before I choose a knew dog. I've had boxer's all my life but I'm looking for something different. I'm thinking a Vizsla.
It"s not "vizla" like you say it, it's vizsla, zs =zh, -> "vizhla", pronounced the same way as (J)acques, rou(ge), bei(ge), A(s)ia etc. Vizsla/ vizhla. Apart from that, the video is very informative, I learned a lot of new things, even though I'm a german pointer owner myself.
are vizsla was fine around are cat i think it helped that he was around cats his whole life. are cat would somtimes sleep on him and he never minded. he was also a really good hunting dog. hardly had to do anything he kinda just knew what to do to find birds. and boy could he play fetch. he would play fetch for hours in are backyard. and also would help clean up are walnuts cause he thought they were tennis balls lol
I've owned both. The Vizsla seems to be more in touch how the owner FEELS. They seem to be uniquely intelligent with a sense of humor. I love all dogs but the Vizsla seems to be in a class by itself. Peace7
0:38 yes sir you are correct
In Hungary we call the yellow one just vizsla, and the german pointer the german vizsla
❤ Weimaraner, ❤ Vizsla, and ❤ GSP ... Beauties and great best friends all.
I have had experience with both breeds and for the most part they are very similar. The major difference that I have had is GSP's are more independent than Vizsla. This can manifest in a manor of different ways, in the field GSP's tend to hunt for themselves and you have to keep up with them; while a Vizsla will hunt for you and constantly want to know where you in the field and they tend not to range as far away in the field as a GSP would. GSP's can have a bit of a stubborn streak in them; think of a 2 - 3 year old child having a meltdown in a shopping mall. The GSP on a occasion will look at you as if to say. "I know what you want BUT that is not going to happen today!".
Vizsla's tend to be far more clingy than a German Shorthaired Pointer, most Vizsla owners simply refer to the dog breed as 'V' for Velcro.
No matter what breed you end up with and you are able to provide the exercise and training the breed requires then you will have made an excellent choice for 12 - 16 years.
Same here. Had both. You're spot on. Biggest difference to me is the individual personality. Both can be super high energy. Both can be super chilled. It's dog dependant.
Both, any tip how I get my 2yo Vizsla more comfortable outside? She's super good with other dogs and people but still goes full on leash aggressive. Off leash she's the best, always stays with me but goes off when a dog shows up. Can't have her off leash when there could be others around the corner.
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What you said needs a little clarification is the problem when she is on leash or off leash?
If the problem occurs when she is on leash - you might want to change the type of collar you are using from a neck collar arrangement to one that is more of a harness type were the clip is just above her shoulders. Our second German Long hair Pointer had a similar issue we changed to a harness type and took her to a dog trainer who dealt with problem dogs and that helped considerably.
I don't want to give you bad advice however you might want to check if they are any animal behavioral specialist in your area.
@@vestafreyja interesting. I learned that a harness makes them even more pulling and leaning into the line. I'm more going towards a slip lead that works much better as she can't pull at all. Though, I guess I need to continue to work on her focus on me as she completely tunnels out when she spots another dog.
@@Schachtens Well it seems that each dog is an individual all I can say is that for our German Longhair Pointer it worked.
We have a male Vizsla who is the embodiment of a velcro dog .. very sensitive and clingy. Great companion for a retired but active couple like us. His most beloved friend is a female GSP…wonderful dog but quite strong willed. You did a good job describing those two breeds
Hi. Any issues with leash aggression? She's awesome with dogs and people off leash but not when she's on leash. 2yo.
We have one of each, both rescued. Love them both dearly! 🥰
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I really like your video, it was nicely done. You presented a lot of specific, detailed, unbiased information. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
We simple call the Hun Vizsla "Vizsla" and the GSP "German Vizsla" in Hungary :)
It makes sense the two are similar since the GSP was bred from the Vizsla. I have a Vizsla and she is more human than dog. I love her dearly.
Actually GSP's are descended from Spanish pointers
@@leicaman100 I read conflicting stories about that. Thanks for correcting me.
I have both breeds at the moment, and they're both great dogs to have in a family household. The only real thing is that our GSP is a lot more intendent then our Vizsla. But besides that, they are great!
Excellent! Have to agree about the advice for GSP owners and small animals. My lad - who’s encouraged when asked to hunt to keep the rabbits, moles, mice and rats in control in our paddocks - struggles to see our little terrier as a friend. Fortunately, little Max is a little Mad and not only keeps Freddie honest, he is in fact in charge. But Max is older, wiser, learned how to rule the roost when a gun-trained working spaniel arrived and thinks those paddocks are ‘his’. I’m not so sure that a little house pooch would do so well....
If only this bloke were more humble, and articulate I would subscribe.
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Vizsla is a much more focused dog, so she is waiting for your order, she doesn't have the character of a cat to go alone and hunt without an order and on her own instinct, she is also a much much much older type of dog ... The disadvantages are that she has to be with you. characteristic of a hunting dog. She is not hyperactive and is not a dog for everyone, she will not approach people on the road or jump for anyone, she only loves her circle of people and she is not interested in anything else. So, she’s not as sensitive as you speak and describe here.
Mine jumps people all the time if I don't stop her. Trying since two years now. Also leash aggressive and fence fighting. Working on it...
@@Schachtenssorry you have to go trough this…it is not typical for sure - mine hates water with a passion ,also not typical …
We currently have a Vizsla and a Maine Coon cat. My wife's Melanois passed away earlier this year and we are really considering a GSP.
How do you think a GSP puppy will develop in our pack?
Vizsla: 11 year old female, standing pack Alpha, very alert and loves wife primarily
Maine Coon: 4 year old male, 24 lbs., teases the Alpha but respects pack order, loves me primarily
Hi Will, when are we getting a Fenrir Vizsla?
Great video! I've owned short hairs for 30 years
Great video Will! My girlfriend and I 5 weeks ago bought a 8 week old GSP and a 12 week old Vizsla. Training is going really well all thanks to your tips 👍🏻 great knowing that training for our GSP will be abit tougher as he is our younger one. So we will work on that. Keep up the quality videos 😁
Team Vizsla here but both beautiful breeds.
How do they compare to Coonhounds? I have an American English (Redtick) Coonhound and.a Bluetick coonhound. Both adult rescues that used to hunt. They are highly active and very domestic pet friendly. They treat my cat like a little brother despite their otherwise very active prey drive. They keep all critters near my home under control and instinctively sense when it’s hunting season. They love children but are a little too much for little ones running around. The main drawbacks are they bay and have no recall. I exercise them in a large fenced in yard and we take long walks around the woods and cranberry bogs where they can still track while on the leash. Are GSPs and Vizslas easier to manage? I love taking the walks but would like a dog that is more trainable and a bit quieter.
Awesome Video Will good to know the difference in personality traits!! Perfect timing we have a 2 year old male Vizsla and looking at adding a GSP female next year.
We love our Vizslas so much. Their tender hearts make it easy to love them, even when they are bouncing off the walls with their energy. I think GSPs are lovely dogs, too, but if they’re more stubborn than our Vs, I think we have made a good choice. 😊
Any issues with leash aggression?
I got a GSP 11 months old now, I love her to death but boy, I didn't know what I got myself into, haha, good part is I lost about 3 sizes of pants from all the walks and she really starts to be very trainable now but in the beginning, that energy! couldn't keep her focussed for 1 second and her being my first GSP I had no idea how to get it. Now however we are great companions, I am not sure however if this breed is very suitable for little kids, I got two wild boys age 5 and 7 and she is very wild with them, luckily my kids are wild and tough so they don't mind getting thrown over or being dragged trough the snow or mud by their clothes but I can imagine not all kids will like that.
Thanks for watching and sharing your experience Ronald!
2 years ago We lost our 11yr old vizsla to cancer 😢 she was amazing in every way and it broke me ! It’s taken me this long to get another dog and I’ve gone for a male GSP, definitely agree he’s a little more head strong but training is going well, Hugo is only 15 weeks and not too far off the size Nushka was at full grown 😱
We have a Vizla and are considering a new addition in the near future ,the crossroad is another Viz or the GSP , our Vizla is only 11 months at the moment however trained to a reasonable standard ,she obeys basic commands like sit ,stay , heel and re call is about 75% on the good side depending on what’s interesting her at the time , we have never had two dogs at the one time ,what would you suggest as a best option another bitch or a dog or does it not matter?.
Really like your enthusiasm for the dogs
I'm on my second GSP.
Both are great hunting companions.
I get called up by other hunters wanting to know what 'The Nose' is doing!
I don't bother going out unless i can take my dog. She does all the looking for me 😊
Having had both at different times in my life, I feel the gsp is more willing to do everything for hunting. Most of the vizslas I have encountered are less likely to want to go into water and retrieve.
Never met a vizsla that didn’t want to go in the water in fact they enjoy the water more than other dog breeds.
Watching from USA. Great info! THKS😍
We have had both these breeds and love them both...Vizsla was more easy going, where GSP much more domineering and pushy, also much more athletic...thankfully we have lots of space to enjoy her gallop as fast as she can go for as long as she wants (most of the time); she keeps an eye on us and returns when whistled back in...word to the wise ...gets ' cabin fever' without a good run or long walk EVERY day!!!
Thanks for watching! It sounds like you have a beautiful set up!
Your gsp is more athletic? In my case it’s the opposite the vizsla is way more athletic than my gsp he likes just sitting around
Get both, we did🤗
Do they get along well?
@@spaghetticheerios5041 most of the time, one likes to play more than the other but they are both super sweet and wouldn’t trade them for the world.
We have both as well....full time job 😂
Vizslas have a single coat layer where german shorthairs have double coat so get your dog jackets out for the puppy in winter
so getting any one of these dogs for help on the farm with the hens would not be best then. also if left alone with cats that they have been raised with since day one will they still need constant supervision?
Hens: definitely not. When visiting relatives our vizsla simply terrorized the chicken in the neighbor's garden. He stayed at the fence just staring at them all day and the chicken gathered in the farthest possible place of the other garden. Those hens must have anxiety issues for the rest of their lives.
I'm on looking at puppy GSP cross viszla is this a good mix before I pay deposit
Cool dog I bet
@@cm1133 I pick her up next week. She's a beauty
@@lovethegreatbritishoutdoor3390 How did you get on with the gsp x vizsla mix?
I have one. Excellent mix. I also have vizslas
Thank you!!
Can we make bread from the same kind... I mean sisters from German shorthead
Are GSP good with toy poodles? Not sure how they handle small dogs? Thanks!
No. GSPs have a hard time seeing a small pet as a friend and not prey.
They'd be fine once they're raised with the poodle from puppy hood. If you already had a gsp and were thinking of getting a toy poodle, then you could possibly have a bit of a problem on your hands.
We are on our 3rd GSP. What a great bread.
So they make for a tasty sandwich then, lol. Just couldn't resist, it's spelt breed not bread. Bread is the food you eat.
Nothing better then a shorthair living their human! I’ll always have one!!!
Had both and they are very simlar but the viszla is probaly just a bit more sensitive. Sensibly trained they they will give you years of companionship. Most of what you say is total tubbish.
Both amazing and beautiful and deserve to be trained wee
i wouldnt mind your theory on the australian bull arab
They are so similar, in so many ways that one can assume a vizsla is just a leaner pointer with a different colour.
Thanks Will. Can you do a GSP vs EP?
The vizsla a smaller ginger version of the german pointer. My dog regularly plays with a pair of Vizsla that live in the area , lovely friendly energetic dogs
Vizsla’s are not smaller,it’s a late crazy trend to breed them small,they are a robust muscular workimg dog breed.
Do you think horsemen would breed “smaller ginger version of the …”?
I own a Vizsla and she’s 10 years old now and she’s still just as crazy as her younger days but she’s a little more relaxed now (only a little).
She’s also more like a cat than a dog.
I lost my Vizsla earlier this year at age 13. He literally bounced, all four feet off the ground, until the week he passed. He was the quirkiest, most sensitive, neurotic, loving boy ever!
Lucky, you will never be forgotten 🤎
Have to say I'm loving ur videos getting alot of good info before I choose a knew dog. I've had boxer's all my life but I'm looking for something different. I'm thinking a Vizsla.
Thanks for watching! Hope we help you settle on the right breed for you!
Well said, thank you,Fred nz
Weimaraners are also great dogs
It"s not "vizla" like you say it, it's vizsla, zs =zh, -> "vizhla", pronounced the same way as (J)acques, rou(ge), bei(ge), A(s)ia etc. Vizsla/ vizhla. Apart from that, the video is very informative, I learned a lot of new things, even though I'm a german pointer owner myself.
I was wondering if anyone was going to comment on that! I agree
Similar dogs. Bred to hunt and point. I am fine with both.
are vizsla was fine around are cat i think it helped that he was around cats his whole life. are cat would somtimes sleep on him and he never minded. he was also a really good hunting dog. hardly had to do anything he kinda just knew what to do to find birds. and boy could he play fetch. he would play fetch for hours in are backyard. and also would help clean up are walnuts cause he thought they were tennis balls lol
5:19
Great!
my vizsla is about 80 lbs and not fat at all, he walks for an hour each day and I can see his ribs/bones.
Yes my 22 month old male is 73 lbs. of solid lean muscle.
I ll tell you how are the things in Bulgaria. If you have money then buy vizsla if you dont stick with the pointer lol. True
i have both breeds that is all i'll say here but i beg to differ on your views.
That’s easy GSP.
Team shorthaired I’ve got one as a medical dog
Hahaha I grew up with gsps currently have a Vizsla... lol
We have a german shepard. I want to have a second dog. Not a big difference i find abouth these two.
German shorthair pointer versus English pointer!
Team gsp here I have 3 best breed ever ❤️
Vizsla X GSP. Best of both in one dog.
that is a terrible idea,keep them distinct and appreciate them for what they are.
So the biggest difference is their color :)
Has anyone ever told you you're a white Guz Khan :D
Tha is for the vid!
Glad you liked it!
GSPs are smarter and better looking 😂
I really don't know what he is talking about? Is it English?
Yes it’s called the English language
GSP will smoke a vis in the field