How tall is a Vizsla?

An adult Vizsla stands about 23 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.

Is a Vizsla considered a large dog?

Yes — at 23" / 58 lb, the Vizsla falls into the large-breed size class (shoulder height 23–27"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #91 tallest.

How does a Vizsla compare to a person?

At 23" tall, a Vizsla stands about 36% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

Vizsla Size Compared to a Person

A Vizsla stands 23″ at the shoulder and weighs about 58 lb — that puts it at 36% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #91 by shoulder height and falls into the large-breed size class (Large breeds, 23–27").

Vizsla next to a person at scale — 23-inch shoulder height, 58 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — Vizsla at 23″ / 58 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a Vizsla compares

	Vizsla	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	23″	64″	-41″
Weight	58 lb	135 lb	-77 lb

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About the Vizsla

The Vizsla is a versatile and elegant sporting breed that originated in Hungary, where it served as a prized hunting companion for Magyar warriors and Hungarian nobility for centuries. Often called the "Velcro dog" for its intense attachment to its owner, the Vizsla is a natural pointer and retriever with an exceptional nose and tireless work ethic. This golden-rust beauty is one of the oldest sporting breeds in existence, with a lineage dating back over a thousand years.

Similar-size breeds

The 8 breeds in the Large size class with shoulder height closest to the Vizsla.

Airedale Terrier — 23″ / 60 lb (same height)
Boxador — 23″ / 65 lb (same height)
Catahoula Cur — 23″ / 73 lb (same height)
French Mastiff — 23″ / 110 lb (same height)
Gerberian Shepsky — 23″ / 55 lb (same height)
German Wirehaired Lab — 23″ / 65 lb (same height)
Huskita — 23″ / 65 lb (same height)
Irish Water Spaniel — 23″ / 62 lb (same height)

Frequently asked

How tall is a Vizsla?: An adult Vizsla stands about 23 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
Is a Vizsla considered a large dog?: Yes — at 23" / 58 lb, the Vizsla falls into the large-breed size class (shoulder height 23–27"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #91 tallest.
How does a Vizsla compare to a person?: At 23" tall, a Vizsla stands about 36% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

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