Group: Sporting

Weight: 45-65 lbs

Height: male: 22-24, female: 21-23 inches



History

The Vizsla is a very old dog breed. They are believed to be descendants from the hunting and companion dogs that used to belong to the nomadic Magyar groups. These groups were spread over Europe more than 1000 years ago, but they eventually settled in Hungary. This breed is seen in 10th century sketches, and they are also described in 14th century books. This dog breed, famous for its hunting skills, was a favourite of many early barons, warlords and other aristocracy. Vizslas eventually developed into superb partridge and rabbit hunting dogs.

Characteristics

The Vizsla is a very flexible gun dog, and they are able to work in the forest, in the field and also in the water. They do extremely well in retrieving, and these dogs are also capable of covering rough terrains in difficult weather conditions. The Vizsla has a relaxed temperament and they therefore make wonderful companions.

Temperament

The Vizsla is a very active and sweet dog – they are also very loving and sensitive. These dogs have great athleticism, and will need a lot of exercise and human company. Vizlas should be socialised and trained from an early age onwards in order for them to be confident later on. These dogs will not do well on their own and will become anxious and destructive if they don’t get enough attention. This is not a city dog, and will do better in the country side with an active family. The Vizsla will also get along well with older children.

Care

The Vizsla is a great choice for someone that can’t dedicate lots of time to grooming, as these dogs are very low maintenance. Their coats can simply be brushed in order to keep it in a good condition. These dogs are medium shedding dogs, and will therefore not be well matched to someone suffering from allergies. For more detailed info, take a look at the Vizsla Grooming page.

Training

The Vizsla will require socialization and obedience training at a very young age, and owners must be dominant in training right from the start. These dogs are keen to please their owners, and also very quick to learn. The Vizsla is very talented in areas such as tracking, retrieving and competitive obedience. Rough training methods will not work well with this breed, and they require firm and consistent training.

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