Is the Maltese Better than the Vizsla as a Pet? Answer…

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Maltese Versus Vizsla: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Maltese and the Vizsla? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Maltese and the Vizsla better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Maltese and the Vizsla.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Maltese and the Vizsla is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Maltese and for the Vizsla. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Maltese and the Vizsla.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Maltese or the Vizsla.

Maltese versus Vizsla

Maltese versus Vizsla: Overview

A very important difference between the Maltese and the Vizsla is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Maltese is a tiny-sized dog while the Vizsla is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Maltese belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

On the other hand, the Vizsla belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

Maltese versus Vizsla: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Maltese to the Vizsla based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Maltese and the Vizsla

Factor Maltese Vizsla
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 5/5 1/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 14 years
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 5/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 5/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Easygoing 2/5 1/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 5/5
Easy To Train 4/5 5/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Height 8 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder 21 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight Up to 7 pounds 45 to 65 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 12.0 years
Average Price $2580 $1590
Price Range $1800 – $3000 $1200 – $1800
Temperament Score 82.4 percent 85.2 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Serum Bile Acid Test
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
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  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Sebaceous Adenitis
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 33 32
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 59 25

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Maltese in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Vizsla. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Maltese is 82 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Vizsla is 79 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Maltese is a better pet than the Vizsla. So, you should get the Maltese!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Maltese and the Vizsla so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    Maltese versus Vizsla

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Maltese and the Vizsla

    Below is a list of where the Maltese and the Vizsla are most different:

  • Malteses do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, Vizslas have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Malteses are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Vizslas are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Malteses require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Vizslas are very easy to groom.
  • Malteses have low exercise needs. However, Vizslas require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Malteses adapt well to apartment living. However, Vizslas do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • The Similarities Between the Maltese and the Vizsla

    The Maltese and the Vizsla are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Maltese and the Vizsla are most similar:

  • Both the Maltese and the Vizsla do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Maltese and the Vizsla cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Maltese and the Vizsla do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Maltese and the Vizsla do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Maltese and the Vizsla are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Maltese and the Vizsla get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Maltese and the Vizsla are very easy to train.
  • Both the Maltese and the Vizsla are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Maltese and the Vizsla are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Maltese and the Vizsla are very playful.
  • Both the Maltese and the Vizsla are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Maltese versus Vizsla

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Maltese and the Vizsla.

    Malteses weigh Up to 7 pounds when fully grown. Malteses are 8 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Vizslas weigh 45 to 65 pounds when fully grown. Vizslas are 21 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Maltese versus Vizsla

    The lifespan of Malteses is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Malteses is 13.5 years.

    The lifespan of Vizslas is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Vizslas is 12.0 years.

    Malteses live longer than Vizslas.

    Maltese versus Vizsla

    Temperament of the Maltese Versus the Vizsla

    The Vizsla has a better temperament than the Maltese.

    This is because the temperament score for the Vizsla is 85.2 percent while the temperament score for the Maltese is 82.4 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 82.4 percent, the Maltese has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 85.2 percent, the Vizsla has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Maltese and the Vizsla by measuring the temperaments of 17 Malteses and 54 Vizslas.

    Price of Maltese versus Price of Vizsla

    The average price of the Maltese puppy is $2580. The price of the Maltese typically ranges from $1800 – $3000. However, the price of a Maltese can be as low as $500 and as high as $7995. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 413 Maltese puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Vizsla puppy is $1590. The price of the Vizsla typically ranges from $1200 – $1800. However, the price of the Vizsla can be as low as $350 and as high as $4800. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 114 Vizsla puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Maltese is more expensive than the Vizsla.

    Maltese Vizsla
    Average Price $2580 $1590
    Price Range $1800 to $3000 $1200 to $1800

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Maltese and Vizsla. For different price points, the charts show how many Maltese puppies or how many Vizsla puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Malteses. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Malteses. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Vizslas

    A breakdown of the prices of Vizslas

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Maltese puppy or the Vizsla puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Maltese versus Vizsla

    Adopting the Maltese versus Adopting the Vizsla

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Malteses and many Vizslas are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Maltese named Scruffy that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Malteses like Scruffy on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Malteses, Vizslas are also available for adoption. For example, Scarlet'S Pup 1 is a Male Vizsla that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Vizslas like Scarlet'S Pup 1 that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Maltese and the Vizsla can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Gordon 5 Yr And Thumper 11 Year Father And Son Bonded Malteses Males is the name of another Maltese (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    You can find more Malteses and Vizslas that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Maltese versus the Intelligence of the Vizsla

    Maltese Vizsla
    Intelligence Rank 59 out of 130 dog breeds 25 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 Repetitions! Tend To Learn New Commands After 5 To 15 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Maltese has an obedience intelligence rank of 59 out of 130 dog breeds. The Maltese belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Malteses tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 repetitions!.

    The Vizsla has an obedience intelligence rank of 25 out of 130 dog breeds. The Vizsla belongs to the `Excellent Working Dogs` category. This means that Vizslas tend to learn new commands after 5 to 15 repetitions.

    The Vizsla is more intelligent than the Maltese.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Maltese versus Popularity of Vizsla

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Maltese and the Vizsla over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Vizsla is more popular with dog owners than the Maltese. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Vizsla is 32 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Maltese is 33 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Maltese

    Popularity of Maltese

    Popularity of Vizsla

    Popularity of Vizsla

    Year Maltese Popularity Rank Vizsla Popularity Rank
    2013 27 34
    2014 29 34
    2015 31 32
    2016 33 31
    2017 33 30
    2018 37 31
    2019 36 34
    2020 38 35

    Health Problems of Maltese versus Health Problems of Vizsla

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Maltese and the Vizsla are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Vizsla is prone to more genetic health problems than the Maltese.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Vizsla than for the Maltese.

    3 health tests are recommended for Maltese while 7 tests are recommended for the Vizsla.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Malteses and in Vizslas.

    Maltese Health Problems

    Malteses are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Maltese puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Maltese puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Maltese breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Malteses for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Serum Bile Acid Test
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Malteses here.

    Vizsla Health Problems

    Vizslas are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Vizsla puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Vizsla puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Vizsla breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Vizslas for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
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  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Sebaceous Adenitis
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Vizslas here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Malteses and Vizslas

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Maltese Breed is Legg-Calve-Perthes problems.

    This is because the Maltese ranks 6 out of 40 dog breeds for Legg-Calve-Perthes problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 155 Malteses, 2 of them had Legg-Calve-Perthes problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Malteses, and how common these diseases are in Malteses relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Legg-Calve-Perthes problems: Rank 6 out of 40 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 16 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 41 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 98 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 139 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Vizsla Breed is Advanced Cardiac problems.

    This is because the Vizsla ranks 45 out of 71 dog breeds for Advanced Cardiac problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 273 Vizslas, 1 of them had Advanced Cardiac problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Vizslas, and how common these diseases are in Vizslas relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 45 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 51 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 70 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 105 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 143 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 163 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Maltese and in Vizsla and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Maltese and the Vizsla:

    Disease Maltese Rank Vizsla Rank
    Legg-Calve-Perthes problems 6 out of 40 dog breeds Not Common
    Dentition Database problems 16 out of 49 dog breeds Not Common
    Patella problems 41 out of 145 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 98 out of 198 dog breeds 143 out of 198 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 139 out of 182 dog breeds 163 out of 182 dog breeds
    Advanced Cardiac problems Not Common 45 out of 71 dog breeds
    Congenital Cardiac problems Not Common 51 out of 159 dog breeds
    Thyroid problems Not Common 70 out of 115 dog breeds
    Elbow problems Not Common 105 out of 144 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Maltese versus Vizsla

    Malteses do not like to be left alone.

    Vizslas do not like to be left alone.

    Do Malteses shed more than Vizslas?

    Malteses do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Vizslas do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Maltese or the Vizsla

    Malteses do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Vizslas do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Maltese or the Vizsla?

    Malteses require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Vizslas are very easy to groom.

    Does the Maltese Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Vizsla?

    Malteses have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Vizslas have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Do Malteses Bark and Howl? What about Vizslas?

    Malteses are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Vizslas are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Malteses Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Vizslas Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Malteses cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Vizslas cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Maltese vs. Vizsla

    Malteses do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Vizslas have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Malteses Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Vizslas Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Malteses can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Vizslas can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Maltese or the Vizsla?

    Malteses get along very well with other dogs.

    Vizslas get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Malteses good family dogs? What about Vizslas?

    Malteses are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Vizslas are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Malteses and Vizslas?

    Malteses get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Vizslas get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Maltese Easier to Train than the Vizsla?

    Malteses are very easy to train.

    Vizslas are very easy to train.

    Is the Maltese Better for Apartment Owners than the Vizsla?

    Malteses adapt very well to apartment living.

    Vizslas do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Maltese or the Vizsla?

    Malteses are very good for new dog owners.

    Vizslas are OK for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Maltese

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Maltese that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Maltese:

  • Pomapoo (80 percent match with Maltese). Here is our comparison of the Vizsla vs Pomapoo.
  • Peek A Poo (81 percent match with Maltese). Here is our comparison of the Vizsla vs Peek A Poo.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Vizsla

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Vizsla that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Vizsla:

  • German Shorthaired Pointer (75 percent match with Vizsla). Here is our comparison of the Maltese vs German Shorthaired Pointer.
  • Flat-Coated Retriever (76 percent match with Vizsla). Here is our comparison of the Maltese vs Flat-Coated Retriever.
  • Pointer (74 percent match with Vizsla). Here is our comparison of the Maltese vs Pointer.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Maltese and how the Vizsla compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Maltese and of the Vizsla to other breeds:

    Maltese Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Maltese versus Catahoula Leopard Dog     Maltese versus Azawakh     Maltese versus Norfolk Terrier     Maltese versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Maltese versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Maltese versus Mountain Cur     Maltese versus Chow Chow     Maltese versus Great Dane     Maltese versus Field Spaniel     Maltese versus Rhodesian Ridgeback     Maltese versus Japanese Spitz     Maltese versus Pekingese     Maltese versus Aussiedoodle     Maltese versus Basset Hound     Maltese versus Dutch Shepherd     Maltese versus Boxerdoodle     Maltese versus Karelian Bear Dog     Maltese versus Affenhuahua     Maltese versus Akita Chow     Maltese versus Mastiff     Maltese versus King Shepherd     Maltese versus Irish Wolfhound     Maltese versus Black Mouth Cur     Maltese versus Pomeranian     Maltese versus Brussels Griffon     

    Vizsla Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Vizsla versus Pekingese     Vizsla versus Italian Greyhound     Vizsla versus Australian Terrier     Vizsla versus Xoloitzcuintli     Vizsla versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Vizsla versus Bich Poo     Vizsla versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever     Vizsla versus Samoyed     Vizsla versus Barbet     Vizsla versus Chinook     Vizsla versus Pyrenean Mastiff     Vizsla versus Goldendoodle     Vizsla versus Bracco Italiano     Vizsla versus American Eskimo Dog     Vizsla versus Shiranian     Vizsla versus Affenpinscher     Vizsla versus Cavapoo     Vizsla versus Chi-Poo     Vizsla versus Plott     Vizsla versus Mountain Cur     Vizsla versus Silky Terrier     Vizsla versus Beagle     Vizsla versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Vizsla versus Icelandic Sheepdog     Vizsla versus Bichon Frise     

    Conclusion: Maltese versus Vizsla. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Maltese and the Vizsla better suits you and your family.