How long does a Wirehaired Vizsla live?

The listed lifespan for a Wirehaired Vizsla is 12–14 years.

How tall is a Wirehaired Vizsla?

The listed height for a Wirehaired Vizsla is 23–25 in (male), 21.5–23 in (female).

Is a Wirehaired Vizsla good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Wirehaired Vizsla is 5 out of 5.

When is a Wirehaired Vizsla full grown?

The growth size band for a Wirehaired Vizsla is up to 24 months.

Sporting Group

Wirehaired Vizsla

Wirehaired Vizsla is a large dog in the Sporting Group. Adult weight is 55–65 lb (male), 45–55 lb (female), height is 23–25 in (male), 21.5–23 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 12–14 years. AKC describes the temperament as Loyal, Gentle, Trainable.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Wirehaired Vizsla dog — Photo: Pets Adviser from Brooklyn, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan12–14 years

Weight55–65 lb (male), 45–55 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupSporting Group

Height

23–25 in (male), 21.5–23 in (female)

Energy

5 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13 years is about 0.4 years longer than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 55 lb is about 4.2 lb lighter than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is Hungary. The coat is described as wiry, short. The AKC energy score is 5 out of 5, 0.9 points above the group average of 4.1 for the Sporting Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 130 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation and Ophthalmologist Evaluation. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

Frequently asked

Questions from the breed record

The verified adult weight for a Wirehaired Vizsla is 55–65 lb (male), 45–55 lb (female).

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