which is better a vizsla or a dalmatian?
asked:
(your opinion)
for a 13 year old girl i want a very affectionate dog one that would want to follow me around alot
if you have another breed you can tell me please
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dalmatian
ps….I wouldnt go as far as to call all vizsla’s psycho…but I’ve been around Weimerainers (they are bred from vizslas) and god forbid if I ever get one.
I know…bad training and stuff…but I guess the owners ruined the whole breed for me. One word comes to mind when I look at them….PROZAC
dalmation (:
Neither! I’ve met a lot of dumb dalmations and a lot of psycho vizslas!
dalmatian. i have heard vizslas were really bad with children
Neither of them.
First of all, if you are looking to adopt a dog, Dalmatians will be much easier to find than vizslas. Dalmatians will cost more to take care of because of their size and vulnerability to illnesses. Dalmatians are very loyal and loving and stuff like that, but they don’t live for a very long time. They are prone to many illnesses such as cancer, arthritis, and hip displasia, which can be costly to treat. Vizslas don’t have any medical problems in particular. Dalmatians can be high-energy dogs, so be prepared for that, vizslas have an average energy level. Dalmatian are also not the sharpest tools on the shed, because many of them are inbred.
Dalmatian::
Dalmatians were bred to run under or along-side of horse-drawn carriages and therefore have a vast amount of stamina and energy. They do not like to just sit around all day with nothing to do. They are playful, happy-go-lucky, sensitive and loyal. The Dalmatian needs a lot of leadership along with human companionship in order to be happy. For this reason they do not make good yard dogs. The Dalmatian enjoys playing with children, but if they do not receive enough mental and physical exercise they may become too rambunctious for toddlers. They get along well with other pets, but without proper human to dog alpha communication where the human clearly tells the dog that he is not in charge and fighting is an unwanted behavior, they may become aggressive with strange dogs. Without enough exercise and mental stimulation, they will become high-strung, and can be timid without enough socialization. Quite intelligent, but can be willful if they sense their owners are in the slightest bit meek or passive, and or if the owner is not properly communicating with the dog. Generally does well with firm, consistent training. The Dalmatian is trainable to a high degree of obedience. They can be trained for defense and are good watchdogs. Dalmatians often have large litters, sometimes up to 15 pups. Fifty percent of people who adopt a Dalmatian puppy do not keep them past the first year. Young Dalmatians are very energetic, and need a lot of leadership and exercise. If you do not give them what they instinctually need, daily walks where the dog is made to heel beside or behind the human, never in front of the person holding the lead, and very stern, but not harsh leadership they will make a wonderful pet and will calm down after a few years. People who keep them long enough to get past their active stage tend to be very pleased. If you are thinking about adopting a Dalmatian puppy be sure you have the time, are authority driven and have the energy for them. If you cannot provide this for them they will become very high strung, hard to manage and destructive. If you are a very active person who has the time, and knows what it means to be a pack leader then a Dalmatian may be right for you.
lol i know it is long
A dalmation
Better for what?
For someone 13? No dog. Its your parents responsibility. They pay for it and legally own it. You are likely living in their house so their rules. Its not just your dog and how in the world will you have time and energy to take care of a dog with school and other activites???
Neither of these breeds are low energy or dogs for a young kid to be a primary care taker of. Affectionate is basically all dogs. You need to ask the rest of your family and then vastly expand your criteria based on shedding/grooming, activity level, your lifestyle/house/yard, and your previous dog training/owning experience.
personally id go for a vizsla! i have 2! so so so cute! take a look at these pics and read this breed description!
History of the Vizsla
The Vizsla breed of dogs are known as Hungarian Pointers. In fact, the word Vizsla is Hungarian for alert and responsive.
Considered as prized possessions of Hungarian aristocracy, especially King Louis the Great, Vizslas are classified today as general utility gundogs. They locate, point, and retrieve game, all with moderate to excellent efficiency.
Vizsla Appearance
Sleek and shorthaired, golden rust to cinnamon in color, they have a longer tail dock than most pointers. The Vizslas distinction is shared with that of the German Shorthaired Pointers, German Wirehaired Pointers, Brittanies, Wired Pointing Griffon’s, and Weimaraners.
Vizsla Size at Maturity
This medium-sized hunter stands 22 to 24 inches at the shoulders and weighs in at 50 to 60 lbs.
On November 25, 1960 the breed was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). Visit the AKC’s official website for additional information regarding the Vizsla breed.
Brittany, I wish I had a a vizsla.