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Vizsla
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Vizsla
(Hungarian Short-haired Pointing Dog)
(Rövidszörü Magyar Vizsla)
Illie, the Vizsla
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Pronunciation |
VEESH-la |
Description |
The Vizsla is a sleek,
muscular, medium-sized hunting dog with a beautiful rusty-gold colored short
coat. The front legs are straight. The head is lean, chiseled and aristocratic,
with a long tapering muzzle. The muzzle is neither pointed like a Dachshund
nor square like an English Pointer. The slightly domed skull is broad between
the ears and has a line up the middle of the forehead. The round-tipped ears are
pendant and rather long. The neck is muscular, without dewlap. Its musculature
is well developed over the entire body. The tail is docked to 2/3 its original
length. The eye color blends in with the coat color and the nose is brown. It
has a developed jaw, porcelain-white teeth and a distinguished, robust,
elastic gait. The hair is short, abundant, and tight to the whole body. The coat
can be solid golden rust in different shadings. In some standards, solid dark
mahogany red and pale yellow are faulty, and any noticeable area of black in the
coat is a serious fault. |
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Temperament |
Loving, demonstrative and
gentle, the Vizsla is somewhat willful and distractible, but smart and
trainable. This breed needs a patient, firm hand. They are reliable with
children, loving all the play they can get. Maybe to too energetic and excitable
for very young toddlers, excellent for energetic kids. Able to adapt quickly to family life, and are generally good with
other dogs. Energetic and athletic, the Vizsla must receive sufficient exercise
or they may become destructive or neurotic. Socialize this dog well and get him
accustomed to noises at an early age. It is very important to obedience train
your Vizsla. Without enough exercise, they can get overly eager, prancing around you in sheer excitement.
This breed is highly trainable and very willing to please; if you can get it to
understand exactly what it is you want of them. If you do not train this breed
they may become difficult to handle and control. Example:
See Video of a Vizsla who needs more exercise. Notice how very eager to please the dog is, yet has more built up energy than she knows what to do with. Look for breed lines that are not
high-strung or shy. Vizsla are known as chewers. This breed is not for everyone.
If you want a calm dog and are not willing to walk a couple of miles or jog at least one mile a day, do not choose a Vizsla. Without proper exercise, they can easily become high strung. They have many talents such
as: tracking, retrieving, pointing, watchdog and competitive obedience. The
Vizsla is a hunting dog and may be good with cats they are raised with, but
should not be trusted with animals such as hamsters, rabbits and guinea pigs
etc... Be sure to always be your dogs pack leader to avoid any negative behaviors such as guarding furniture, food, toys, and so on. Well balanced Vizslas, who receive enough exercise, and have owners who are true pack leaders will not have these issues. These behaviors can be reversed, once the owners start displaying leadership, discipline, and provide enough exercise. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 22-26
inches (56-66cm.) Bitches 20-24 inches (51-61cm.)
Weight: Dogs 45-60 pounds (20-27kg.) Bitches 40-55 pounds (18-25kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Prone to hip dysplasia. |
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Living Conditions |
The Vizsla is not
recommended for apartment life. It is moderately active indoors and does best
with at least an average-sized yard. |
Exercise |
This is an energetic
working dog with enormous stamina. They need to be taken on
daily, long, brisk walks or
jogs. Great roller blading or bike riding companion. In addition, it needs plenty of opportunity to run,
preferably off the leash in a safe area. If these dogs are
allowed to get bored, and are not walked or jogged daily, they can become destructive
and start to display a wide array of behavioral problems. |
Life Expectancy |
About 12-15 years. |
Grooming |
This smooth, short-haired
coat is easy to keep in peak condition. Brush with a firm bristle brush, and dry
shampoo occasionally. Bathe with mild soap only when necessary. The nails should
be kept trimmed. These dogs are average shedders. |
Origin |
The Vizsla is a Hungarian
hunting dog which probably descended from two ancient breeds: the Transylvanian
hound, and the Turkish yellow dog (now extinct). In more recent times, the blood
of the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Pointer has been added to the Vizsla.
After World War II, the breed was nearly extinct. Hungarians saved some
individuals and built the breed up again. After World War II, when Russians took
control of Hungary, the native Hungarians feared all the Vizsla would be killed
by the Russians, because owning a Vizsla was a symbol of aristocracy. Some
devotees smuggled Vizslas out into Austria and to other countries, including
America. The name "Vizsla" in Hungarian means, "pointer."
The Vizsla is a fine retriever with an excellent nose, and is a good small game
and bird hunter and pointer - even on marshy terrain. They have also been
successful obedience competitors. The breed's gentle, friendly disposition makes
them well-suited to their role as a family companion dog. The
Vizsla has two cousins, one with hard-wire hair called the Wirehaired
Vizsla and the other a rare longhaired Vizsla. The longharied can be born in
both smooth and wire litters, although this is quite a rare occurrence. The
longhaired Vizslas are not registered anywhere in the world but there are some
to be found in Europe. |
Group |
Gun Dog, AKC Sporting |
Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB,
CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Gunner the Vizsla pointing
Illie, the Vizsla waiting for her owners command
This is Kadar.
AKC "DIGGER'S Rousing Rebel"
Born 01-05-1998
Toby, the Vizsla puppy at 11 weeks old
Vizsla Pictures 1
Vizsla Pictures 2
Vizsla Pictures 3
Vizsla Pictures 4
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