Active
Playful
Energetic
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Companionable
Cheerful
Quiet
Easygoing
Willful
Willing
Evenly Tempered

Active
Playful
Happy
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Steady
Spirited
Assertive

German Wirehaired Pointer, Vizsla

Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

German Wirehaired Pointing Vizslas have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Shih Apsos are known for their coat length.

Wiry

Wavy

A German Wirehaired Pointing Vizsla can have a litter of 6-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Shih Apso can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Kidney Problems
Liver Problems
Bladder Stones and Infections

Ear Infections
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Ear Infections
Allergies
Eye Disease
Hernia
Reverse Sneezing
Dental Problems

X-Rays
Ear Examination
Blood Chemistry
Complete Physical Examination
Otoscopic Examination

Wellness Check
Chest X-rays
Dental and Oral Examinations
Clinical Exam
Eye and Ear Examination

German Wirehaired Pointing Vizslas are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Shih Apsos have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

German Wirehaired Pointing Vizslas are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Shih Apsos are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Shih Apso dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For German Wirehaired Pointing Vizsla, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Shih Apso, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most German Wirehaired Pointing Vizslas usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Shih Apsos usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The German Wirehaired Pointing Vizsla has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Shih Apsos have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

German Wirehaired Pointing Vizsla should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Shih Apso should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Dematter
Comb
Clipper

For an average 55-65 pound (25 - 29 kg) German Wirehaired Pointing Vizsla feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 15-18 pound (7 - 8 kg) Shih Apso feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a German Wirehaired Pointing Vizsla is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Shih Apso is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a German Wirehaired Pointing Vizsla is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Shih Apso is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

German Wirehaired Pointing Vizslas can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Shih Apsos make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

German Wirehaired Pointing Vizslas are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Shih Apsos are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

German Wirehaired Pointing Vizslas are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Shih Apsos are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

German Wirehaired Pointing Vizslas are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Shih Apsos are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

German Wirehaired Pointing Vizslas are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Shih Apsos have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

German Wirehaired Pointing Vizslas are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Shih Apsos are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.