Are Vizslas Good Dogs? What Science Says

Last Updated: Nov 22, 2022

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Introduction to the Temperament of the Vizsla

The are many descriptions of the temperament of the Vizsla out there. However, most of these descriptions are difficult to verify or prove. They are based on mere speculations.

In this article, we will provide a factual description of the temperament of the Vizsla based on solid scientific research. This will give you a better understanding of what you can expect from the Vizsla breed.

We obtained our description of the temperament of Vizsla by analyzing raw scientific data from The Canine Behavioral Assessment & Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ) database.

The C-BARQ dog temperament standard was developed by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania. It is considered the gold standard for measuring the behavior of dogs.

Over the years, the C-BARQ study has collected data on the temperament of thousands of dogs of different breeds including the Vizsla.

The C-BARQ study obtains its data by asking dog owners to score the behavior of their dogs on different behavior patterns.

The idea behind the C-BARQ study is that if it collects thousands of scores from thousands of dog owners on different aspects of dog behavior, a clear pattern will emerge on the temperament of different dog breeds.

The C-BARQ questionnaire measures 14 behavior aspects of dogs:

  1. Aggression towards stranger
  2. Aggression towards its owner
  3. Aggression towards other dogs
  4. How well they get along with other dogs
  5. Fear of strangers
  6. Fear of new things (new objects, unfamiliar loud sounds, etc)
  7. Fear of other dogs
  8. Separation anxiety
  9. Clinginess
  10. Trainability/ Stubbornness
  11. Prey drive
  12. Excitability
  13. Touch sensitivity
  14. Energy level

In this article, we will discuss the score of the Vizsla for each of these 14 characteristics. This will let you know the real temperament of the Vizsla.

The summary table below shows the score of the Vizsla for the different behavioral characteristics.

High percentage scores close to 100 are bad. Low percentage scores close to 0 are good.

Behavior Score
Attachment Attention Seeking 75.8 percent
Energy Level 71.3 percent
Excitability 62.7 percent
Prey Drive 56.0 percent
Dog Directed Aggression 38.3 percent
Dog Directed Fear 32.7 percent
Dog Rivalry 31.7 percent
Separation Related Behavior 31.3 percent
Stranger Directed Aggression 29.7 percent
Stranger Directed Fear 20.7 percent
Touch Sensitivity 19.9 percent
Nonsocial Fear 19.4 percent
Stubbornness 14.8 percent
Owner Directed Aggression 11.5 percent

Note that with proper training, you can better your Vizsla`s temperament. To learn how to properly train your Vizsla, I highly recommend that you go through Dr. Ian Dunbar`s online dog training classes, which you can find here.

I learned most of the things that I know about training dogs by reading Dr. Dunbar`s books and watching his training videos. Dr. Dunbar`s dog training methods are for people expecting to own a puppy soon, new dog owners, and experienced dog owners.

Another helpful online dog training class that I recommend is this one. The class will teach you how to properly train your Vizsla.

See also our complete ranking of dog breeds from the `best` to the `worst` based on temperament.

Are Vizslas Aggressive Towards Strangers?

Dog breeds that are aggressive to strangers show hostile responses to strangers approaching or invading the dog`s or the dog owner`s personal space, territory, or home range.

Stranger-aggressive dog breeds are quick to show aggression to unfamiliar people.

Typical signs of moderate aggression in dogs include barking, growling, and baring of teeth. More serious display of aggression generally includes snapping, lunging, biting, or attempting to bite.

Vizslas are somewhat aggressive towards strangers.

This is because the Vizsla ranks average for aggression towards strangers.

The Vizsla ranks number 68 out of 124 dog breeds for aggression towards strangers.

This information is based on what 46 Vizsla owners reported on the temperament of their Vizsla in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Vizsla has a stranger-directed-aggression score of 29.7 %.

Other dog breeds that are somewhat aggressive towards strangers just like the Vizsla are listed in the table below

Stranger-Directed-Aggression Rank Breed Stranger-Directed-Aggression Score
65 American Pit Bull Terrier 30.2 %
66 Basenji 29.9 %
67 Poodle (Standard) 29.9 %
68 Vizsla 29.7 %
69 Gordon Setter 28.8 %
70 Pembroke Welsh Corgi 28.8 %
71 English Springer Spaniel 28.5 %

The dog breeds that are most aggressive towards strangers are the:

  1. American Eskimo Dog
  2. Dachshund
  3. Miniature Pinscher
  4. Dachshund (Miniature)
  5. Miniature Schnauzer

The dog breeds that are least aggressive towards strangers are the:

  1. Siberian Husky
  2. Greyhound
  3. Irish Wolfhound
  4. Samoyed
  5. Black and Tan Coonhound

Usually, small dog breeds display aggression not because they are mean but because they are afraid and feel insecure due to their small size.

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the most stranger-aggressive breed to the least stranger-aggressive breed.

Temperament of the Vizsla

Are Vizslas Aggressive Towards their Owners?

Due to human effort over the course of many centuries, the dog has become a very domestic animal. Dogs have learned to live well with humans. As a result, dogs respect and love their owners. Nevertheless, some dog breeds are less respectful to their owners than some other dog breeds.

Owner-aggressive dog breeds show threatening or hostile responses to their owner or other members of the household when challenged, manhandled, stared at, stepped over, or when approached while in possession of food, objects, or toys.

A dog that is owner-aggressive shows its aggression by barking, growling, and baring of teeth. In extreme cases, these dogs can snap, lunge, bite, or attempt to bite their owners.

Vizslas are a little bit aggressive towards their owners.

This is because the Vizsla ranks low for aggression towards its owner.

The Vizsla ranks number 78 out of 124 dog breeds for aggression towards their owners.

This information is based on what 46 Vizsla owners reported on the temperament of their Vizsla in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Vizsla has an owner-directed-aggression score of 11.5 %.

Other dog breeds that are a little bit owner-aggressive just like the Vizsla are listed in the table below

Owner-Directed-Aggression Rank Breed Owner-Directed-Aggression Score
75 Norwegian Elkhound 11.8 %
76 Whippet 11.6 %
77 Airedale Terrier 11.5 %
78 Vizsla 11.5 %
79 Havanese 11.4 %
80 Golden Retriever 11.2 %
81 Australian Kelpie 11.0 %

The dog breeds that show the most aggression towards their owners are the:

  1. Pekingese
  2. Basenji
  3. Australian Silky Terrier
  4. Lhasa Apso
  5. Alaskan Husky

The dog breeds that are least aggressive towards their owners are the:

  1. Chinook
  2. Pointer
  3. Irish Water Spaniel
  4. Rhodesian Ridgeback
  5. Italian Greyhound

Usually, small dog breeds display aggression not because they are mean but because they are afraid and feel insecure due to their small size.

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most aggressive to their owners to the ones that are least aggressive to their owners.

Are Vizslas Aggressive Towards other Dogs?

Dogs that are aggressive towards other dogs will direct aggressive threats or actions toward unknown or unfamiliar dogs.

A dog-aggressive dog will threaten or show hostile responses when approached by unfamiliar dogs

A dog that is dog-aggressive shows its aggression by barking, growling, and baring of teeth. In extreme cases, these dogs can snap, lunge, bite, or attempt to bite other dogs.

Vizslas are a little bit aggressive towards other dogs.

This is because the Vizsla ranks low for aggression towards other dogs.

The Vizsla ranks number 76 out of 124 dog breeds for aggression towards other dogs.

This information is based on what 46 Vizsla owners reported on the temperament of their Vizsla in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Vizsla has a dog-directed aggression score of 38.3 %.

Other dog breeds that are a little bit dog-aggressive just like the Vizsla are listed in the table below

Dog-Directed-Aggression Rank Breed Dog-Directed-Aggression Score
73 Gordon Setter 40.2 %
74 Great Dane 39.8 %
75 Bulldog 39.4 %
76 Vizsla 38.3 %
77 American Bulldog 37.3 %
78 German Shorthaired Pointer 37.1 %
79 Rottweiler 36.9 %

The dog breeds that show the most aggression towards other dogs are the:

  1. American Eskimo Dog
  2. Parson Russell Terrier
  3. Chinese Crested
  4. Pit Bull mix
  5. Dachshund

The dog breeds that are least aggressive towards other dogs are the:

  1. Pointer
  2. Black and Tan Coonhound
  3. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
  4. Irish Wolfhound
  5. Keeshond

Usually, small dog breeds display aggression not because they are mean but because they are afraid and feel insecure due to their small size.

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most aggressive to other dogs to the ones that are least aggressive to other dogs.

Personality of the Vizsla

Are Vizslas Afraid of Strangers?

Some dogs breeds tend to be fearful of strangers.

Dogs that are fearful of strangers will avoid strangers. These dogs will crouch, cringe, or tremble when approached by strangers.

Extreme fear in dogs is characterized by serious attempts to escape or hide from the feared stranger.

Vizslas are a little bit fearful of strangers.

This is because the Vizsla ranks low for fear of strangers.

The Vizsla ranks number 81 out of 124 dog breeds for fear of strangers.

This information is based on what 46 Vizsla owners reported on the temperament of their Vizsla in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Vizsla has a stranger-directed-fear score of 20.7 %.

Other dog breeds that are a little bit stranger-fearful just like the Vizsla are listed in the table below

Stranger-Directed-Fear Rank Breed Stranger-Directed-Fear Score
78 Pit Bull 21.2 %
79 English Bulldog 21.1 %
80 Whippet 20.7 %
81 Vizsla 20.7 %
82 Boston Terrier 19.6 %
83 Jack Russell Terrier 19.5 %
84 Alaskan Malamute 19.0 %

The dog breeds that show the most fear of strangers are the:

  1. Dachshund (Miniature)
  2. Chinese Crested
  3. American Eskimo Dog
  4. Italian Greyhound
  5. Chihuahua

The dog breeds that are least fearful of strangers are the:

  1. Old English Sheepdog
  2. Irish Wolfhound
  3. Norwegian Elkhound
  4. Siberian Husky
  5. Giant Schnauzer

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most fearful of strangers to the ones that are least fearful to strangers.

Are Vizslas Afraid of Other Dogs?

Some dogs breeds tend to show fear when an unfamiliar dog approaches them.

A dog that is fearful of other dogs will try to avoid meeting other dogs.

Vizslas are somewhat fearful of other dogs.

This is because the Vizsla ranks average for fear of other dogs.

The Vizsla ranks number 70 out of 124 dog breeds for fear of other dogs.

This information is based on what 46 Vizsla owners reported on the temperament of their Vizsla in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Vizsla has a dog-directed-fear score of 32.7 %.

Other dog breeds that are somewhat other-dog-fearful just like the Vizsla are listed in the table below

Dog-Directed-Fear Rank Breed Dog-Directed-Fear Score
67 Greyhound 34.9 %
68 Basset Hound 33.6 %
69 Cardigan Welsh Corgi 33.6 %
70 Vizsla 32.7 %
71 Standard Schnauzer 32.6 %
72 Poodle (Standard) 32.0 %
73 Norwegian Elkhound 31.8 %

The dog breeds that are most fearful of other dogs are the:

  1. Dachshund (Miniature)
  2. Fox Terrier (Toy)
  3. Chinese Crested
  4. Chihuahua
  5. Lhasa Apso

The dog breeds that are least fearful of other dogs are the:

  1. Giant Schnauzer
  2. Ibizan Hound
  3. Eurasier
  4. Kuvasz
  5. Borzoi

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most fearful of other dogs to the ones that are least fearful of other dogs.

Is the Vizsla a good pet

Do Vizslas Have Non-Social Fears?

Dogs that are fearful of sudden or loud noises, traffic, and unfamiliar objects and situations are said to exhibit nonsocial fear.

Vizslas are a little bit fearful of unfamiliar sounds, situations, and objects.

This is because the Vizsla ranks low for non-social fear.

The Vizsla ranks number 93 out of 124 dog breeds for being fearful of unfamiliar things and situations.

This information is based on what 46 Vizsla owners reported on the temperament of their Vizsla in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Vizsla has a nonsocial-fear score of 19.4 %.

Other dog breeds that are a little bit nonsocial-fearful just like the Vizsla are listed in the table below

Nonsocial-Fear Rank Breed Nonsocial-Fear Score
90 Bernese Mountain Dog 19.8 %
91 Belgian Malinois 19.7 %
92 Labrador Retriever 19.7 %
93 Vizsla 19.4 %
94 Irish Wolfhound 18.7 %
95 Weimaraner 18.4 %
96 Chesapeake Bay Retriever 18.3 %

The dog breeds that are most fearful of unfamiliar situations and objects are the:

  1. Australian Silky Terrier
  2. Dingo
  3. Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  4. English Bulldog
  5. Italian Greyhound

The dog breeds that are least fearful of unfamiliar situations and objects are the:

  1. Giant Schnauzer
  2. Siberian Husky
  3. Irish Setter
  4. Kuvasz
  5. Borzoi

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most fearful of unfamiliar situations to the ones least fearful of unfamiliar situations.

Do Vizslas Get Along Well With Other Dogs?

Some dog breeds display high dog rivalry. These dog breeds will threaten or act hostile to other familiar dogs in the same household.

These dog breeds will compete with other dogs. Also, these dog breeds do not get along well with other dogs.

Vizslas are a little bit competitive when dealing with other dogs.

This is because the Vizsla ranks low on dog rivalry.

The Vizsla ranks number 83 out of 124 dog breeds for displaying dog rivalry when dealing with familiar dogs.

This information is based on what 46 Vizsla owners reported on the temperament of their Vizsla in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Vizsla has a dog-rivalry score of 31.7 %.

Other dog breeds that are a little bit competition-driven just like the Vizsla are listed in the table below

Dog-Rivalry Rank Breed Dog-Rivalry Score
80 Miniature Schnauzer 32.6 %
81 Newfoundland 32.6 %
82 West Highland White Terrier 32.5 %
83 Vizsla 31.7 %
84 Irish Water Spaniel 31.5 %
85 Borzoi 31.5 %
86 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 31.5 %

The dog breeds that do not get along well with other dogs are the:

  1. Miniature Pinscher
  2. Parson Russell Terrier
  3. Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  4. French Bulldog
  5. Treeing Walker Coonhound

The dog breeds that get along well with other dogs are the:

  1. Chinook
  2. Saint Bernard
  3. Norwegian Elkhound
  4. Italian Greyhound
  5. Scottish Terrier

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on how well they get along with other dog breeds.

The Vizsla. Is it aggressive?

Are Vizslas Easy to Train?

Dogs have high trainability have the willingness to listen to their owner. These dogs are not stubborn. These dogs obey simple commands, and they learn very quickly.

Highly trainable dogs excel at fetching objects. They also respond positively to correction and ignore distraction.

Vizslas are very much easy to train.

This is because the Vizsla ranks very high for trainability.

The Vizsla ranks number 18 out of 124 dog breeds for easiness to train.

This information is based on what 46 Vizsla owners reported on the trainability of their Vizsla in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Vizsla has a trainability score of 85.2 %.

Other dog breeds that are very much easy to train just like the Vizsla are listed in the table below

Trainability Rank Breed Trainability Score
15 Collie 86.4 %
16 German Shepherd 86.0 %
17 Golden Retriever 85.8 %
18 Vizsla 85.2 %
19 Flat-Coated Retriever 84.6 %
20 Shetland Sheepdog 84.3 %
21 Lagotto Romagnolo 83.4 %

The dog breeds that are most easy to train are the:

  1. Belgian Tervuren
  2. Belgian Malinois
  3. Border Collie
  4. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
  5. Irish Water Spaniel

The dog breeds that are difficult to train are the:

  1. Dingo
  2. Treeing Walker Coonhound
  3. Basenji
  4. Afghan Hound
  5. Pekingese

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are easiest to train to the ones that are most difficult to train.

Learn more about how intelligent the Vizsla is and how the intelligence of the Vizsla affects its trainability in this article on how smart the Vizsla is.

Do Vizslas Get Along Well with Cats? Do They Get Along Well with Other Pets?

Dog breeds that have high chase-drive will run after (chase) cats, birds, and/or other small animals, given the opportunity.

Vizslas are quite a bit into chasing after other smaller pets like cats, squirrels, chickens, and birds.

This is because the Vizsla ranks high for small-pet-chasing.

The Vizsla ranks number 48 out of 124 dog breeds for chasing after smaller pets.

This information is based on what 46 Vizsla owners reported on the temperament of their Vizsla in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Vizsla has a chasing score of 56.0 %.

Other dog breeds that are quite a bit into chasing after smaller pets just like the Vizsla are listed in the table below

Chasing Rank Breed Chasing Score
45 English Springer Spaniel 56.7 %
46 Old English Sheepdog 56.5 %
47 Treeing Walker Coonhound 56.2 %
48 Vizsla 56.0 %
49 German Shepherd 54.8 %
50 Redbone Coonhound 54.8 %
51 American Pit Bull Terrier 54.7 %

The dog breeds that like chasing after cats and other smaller pets are the:

  1. Basenji
  2. Dingo
  3. Ibizan Hound
  4. Parson Russell Terrier
  5. Borzoi

The dog breeds that will not chase after cats and other smaller pets are the:

  1. Pug
  2. Bulldog
  3. Shih Tzu
  4. Bernese Mountain Dog
  5. Great Pyrenees

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their prey drive.

Things to know before getting the Vizsla

Do Vizslas Like Attention? Are they Clingy or Aloof?

Some dog breeds like to stay close to their owners all the time. These dogs like attention, and they like to receive the affection of their owners.

These dogs get jealous when their owners give attention to other dogs or other people instead of them.

Dogs with these traits are described as attachment/attention-seeking.

Vizslas are very much attachment/attention-seeking.

This is because the Vizsla ranks very high for attachment/attention-seeking behavior.

The Vizsla ranks number 14 out of 124 dog breeds for attachment/attention-seeking behavior.

This information is based on what 46 Vizsla owners reported on the temperament of their Vizsla in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Vizsla has an attachment/attention-seeking score of 75.8 %.

Other dog breeds that are very much attachment/attention-seeking just like the Vizsla are listed in the table below

Attachment-Attention-Seeking Rank Breed Attachment-Attention-Seeking Score
11 Miniature Pinscher 78.6 %
12 Poodle (Miniature) 77.9 %
13 Parson Russell Terrier 75.8 %
14 Vizsla 75.8 %
15 Yorkshire Terrier 75.1 %
16 Gordon Setter 74.7 %
17 Belgian Malinois 74.4 %

The dog breeds that are always seeking the attention of their owners are the:

  1. Poodle (Toy)
  2. Fox Terrier (Toy)
  3. Australian Silky Terrier
  4. Australian Cattle Dog
  5. American Eskimo Dog

The dog breeds that are aloof are the:

  1. Norwegian Elkhound
  2. Borzoi
  3. Kuvasz
  4. English Setter
  5. Chow Chow

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their clinginess.

Do Vizslas have Separation Anxiety? Do They Like to be Left Alone?

Dog breeds that have separation anxiety do not like to be left alone.

These dog breeds tend to bark and destroy things when separated from their owners.

They become restless or lose their appetite when left alone.

Vizslas are a little bit prone to developing separation anxiety.

This is because the Vizsla ranks low for separation anxiety relative to other dog breeds.

The Vizsla ranks number 78 out of 124 dog breeds for separation anxiety.

This information is based on what 46 Vizsla owners reported on the temperament of their Vizsla in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Vizsla has a separation anxiety score of 31.3 %.

Other dog breeds that are a little bit prone to develop separation anxiety just like the Vizsla are listed in the table below

Separation-Related-Behavior Rank Breed Separation-Related-Behavior Score
75 Belgian Sheepdog 31.5 %
76 Australian Cattle Dog 31.4 %
77 Chinese Shar-Pei 31.4 %
78 Vizsla 31.3 %
79 German Shepherd 30.7 %
80 Anatolian Shepherd 30.5 %
81 Poodle (Standard) 30.0 %

The dog breeds that are most prone to develop separation anxiety are listed below. These dog breeds do not like to be left alone. These dog breeds are the:

  1. Treeing Walker Coonhound
  2. Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  3. Chinese Crested
  4. Miniature Pinscher
  5. Australian Silky Terrier

The dog breeds that are least prone to develop separation anxiety are the:

  1. Kuvasz
  2. Borzoi
  3. Giant Schnauzer
  4. Eurasier
  5. Bernese Mountain Dog

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their tendency to develop separation anxiety.

Temperament Profile of the Vizsla

Are Vizslas Touch Sensitive? Do They Like to be Groomed?

Dogs that are touch-sensitive are fearful of `painful` procedures such as bathing, grooming, nail clipping, and veterinary examinations.

These dogs do not like going through these `painful` procedures, and they will react to show they do not like the procedure.

Vizslas are not touch-sensitive.

This is because the Vizsla ranks very low for touch sensitivity.

The Vizsla ranks number 98 out of 124 dog breeds for touch sensitivity.

This information is based on what 46 Vizsla owners reported on the temperament of their Vizsla in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Vizsla has a touch-sensitivity score of 19.9 %.

Other dog breeds that are not touch-sensitive just like the Vizsla are listed in the table below

Touch-Sensitivity Rank Breed Touch-Sensitivity Score
95 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 20.5 %
96 Giant Schnauzer 20.2 %
97 Great Pyrenees 20.2 %
98 Vizsla 19.9 %
99 Doberman Pinscher 19.4 %
100 Anatolian Shepherd 19.3 %
101 Mastiff (English) 19.1 %

The dog breeds that are most touch-sensitive are the:

  1. Fox Terrier (Toy)
  2. Miniature Pinscher
  3. Pekingese
  4. Australian Silky Terrier
  5. Chihuahua

The dog breeds that are least touch-sensitive are the:

  1. Kuvasz
  2. Borzoi
  3. Pointer
  4. Gordon Setter
  5. Portuguese Water Dog

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their sensitivity to touch.

Are Vizslas Hyper? Are they Highly Excitable?

Excitable dog or hyper dog breeds display strong reactions to potentially exciting or arousing events, such as:

  • going for walks
  • car trips
  • sound of the doorbell
  • arrival of visitors, and
  • the owner arriving home

Highly excitable dog breeds have difficulty settling down after arousal.

Vizslas are very much hyper (excitable).

This is because the Vizsla ranks very high for excitability.

The Vizsla ranks number 12 out of 124 dog breeds for excitability.

This information is based on what 46 Vizsla owners reported on the temperament of their Vizsla in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Vizsla has an excitability score of 62.7 %.

Other dog breeds that are very much excitable just like the Vizsla are listed in the table below

Excitability Rank Breed Excitability Score
9 Old English Sheepdog 65.0 %
10 Pekingese 63.4 %
11 West Highland White Terrier 62.8 %
12 Vizsla 62.7 %
13 Miniature Pinscher 62.3 %
14 Boston Terrier 61.9 %
15 Boxer 61.8 %

The dog breeds that are most hyper (excitable) are the:

  1. Australian Silky Terrier
  2. Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  3. American Eskimo Dog
  4. Parson Russell Terrier
  5. Miniature Schnauzer

The dog breeds that are least hyper (excitable) are the:

  1. Borzoi
  2. Samoyed
  3. Great Pyrenees
  4. Italian Greyhound
  5. Anatolian Shepherd

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on how hyper they are.

The Vizsla

Are Vizslas Playful? What is the Energy Level of Vizslas

Energetic dog breeds are very playful dog breeds. These are the dog breeds that do not get tired easily.

Vizslas are quite a bit energetic.

This is because the Vizsla ranks high for energy level.

The Vizsla ranks number 27 out of 124 dog breeds for energy level.

This information is based on what 46 Vizsla owners reported on the temperament of their Vizsla in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Vizsla has an energy-level score of 71.3 %.

Other dog breeds that are quite a bit energetic just like the Vizsla are listed in the table below

Energy-Level Rank Breed Energy-Level Score
24 Flat-Coated Retriever 73.2 %
25 American Eskimo Dog 73.2 %
26 Border Collie 71.3 %
27 Vizsla 71.3 %
28 Doberman Pinscher 70.7 %
29 Irish Water Spaniel 70.6 %
30 Dalmatian 70.2 %

The dog breeds that are most playful and most energetic are the:

  1. Belgian Malinois
  2. Belgian Tervuren
  3. Fox Terrier (Toy)
  4. German Shorthaired Pointer
  5. Ibizan Hound

The dog breeds that are laziest are the:

  1. Kuvasz
  2. Anatolian Shepherd
  3. Greyhound
  4. Great Pyrenees
  5. Pekingese

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the most energetic to the least energetic.

Conclusion on Vizsla Temperament

The temperament of your Vizsla comes from a combination of its genetics and what environment your Vizsla is exposed to.

You cannot change your Vizsla`s gene but you can change the things you expose your Vizsla to.

Exposing your Vizsla to dog training sessions early in its life can help you mold the temperament of your Vizsla to what you desire.

Again, with proper training, you can better your Vizsla`s temperament. To learn how to properly train a dog, I highly recommend Dr. Ian Dunbar`s online dog training classes, which you can find here.

I learned most of the things I know about training dogs by reading Dr. Dunbar`s books and watching his training videos. Dr. Dunbar`s dog training methods are for people expecting to own a puppy soon, new dog owners, and experienced dog owners.

Another helpful online dog training class that I recommend is this one. The class will teach you how to properly train your Vizsla.

If you think the Vizsla is the right dog breed for you, see our article on how much Vizslas cost and Vizsla puppy buying guide.

Also, see our list of reputable Vizsla breeders in the United States and the prices of their Vizsla puppies.