Active
Playful
Happy
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Going
Cheerful

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

Avoid Shorgis as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Vizslas are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Shih Tzu

Turkish Yellow Dog, Transylvanian Hound, Weimaraner

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

Unknown

Middle Ages

Blue
Brown

Brown

Blue
Black
Brown

Brown

Fawn
Brown
Red

Fawn
Red

Shorgis have medium-length coats.

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

A Shorgi can have a litter of 6-7 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 Vizsla can have a litter of 10-14 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.

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Hip Dysplasia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Lymphoma
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia

Ear Infections
Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Allergies
Bacterial and Viral Infections

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Work
Neurological Examination
Spinal Tap
Cultures
Myelogram
Electroretinogram

Blood Test
Heart
Thyroid Tests
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Shorgis are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Vizslas thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Shorgi has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Vizsla has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Shorgis need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Vizslas need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Vizslas are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Shorgi dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Vizslas bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Playing Ball, Fetch, Cuddling, Walk, Go to Park, Tug-of-war, Eating Snacks, Road trip, Lowes, Going anywhere

Fetch, Tug-of-war, Pulling, Saying hi, Walking, Petting, Boat ride, Run, Swim, Hunt, Tracking, Sniffing, Dog Parks, Cuddle, Play, Belly rubs, Jumping, Kisses, Running, Kissing, Chewing, Cuddling, Ball chasing, Power walking, Playing chase, Fetching, Casual walking, Skateboarding, Hiking, Frisbee

Shorgis are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Shorgi, it's at least 5 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 Vizsla, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Shorgis usually need at least 45 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 Vizslas usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Shorgis require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Vizsla is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

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

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-50 pound (9 - 23 kg) Shorgi feed 2.5 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 55-60 pound (25 - 27 kg) 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Vizslas are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Vizslas are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

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

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

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