Breed comparison
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Vizsla
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
5Affection with family5
5Good with young children5
5Good with other dogs4
5Openness to strangers4
5Playfulness5
5Energy level5
5Trainability5
4Mental stimulation needs5
5Adaptability5
3Watchdog / protective3
3Barking3
3Shedding3
2Coat grooming2
2Drooling2
The biggest differences
These two breeds are close on every trait: no score differs by more than one point.
They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, playfulness, energy level, trainability, adaptability.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Flat-Coated Retriever if you have other dogs. Pick the Vizsla if its looks and size suit you better, since the ratings are close.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.