Hungarian Vizsla
History and origin: Hungary’s national dog, the Hungarian Vizsla is a hunting dog who first appeared in Central Europe in the 13th and 14th centuries. He was used to trace and flush birds for falconers, whose trained birds of prey would then carry the hunted birds down. The Vizsla’s short coat allowed him to be used in the warmer climates of southern Hungary.
Description: The Vizsla stands 21 to 24 inches at the shoulder and weighs between 45 and 60 pounds. He has a small, low-maintenance shedding coat that requires regular brushing to maintain it in healthy form. The color is a rich rust. The tail is docked.
About the breed: The Vizsla is a great -looking dog and one of the purest breeds in the world. He is an energetic, playful, cheerful dog who makes an outstanding family pet. This is an alert hunting breed who is excellent at pointing and retrieving and has a character somewhere between that of a Pointer and a spaniel. Even though he is easy to train, this breed is sensitive and obstinate, a combination that makes training a challenge. Also, similar to the Pointer, the Vizsla can be easily diverted by odor and may decide to disregard your commands if he smells something worth looking for. He can be nervous around strangers and so have to be socialized early on. He is regularly fine with other dogs and with kids, so long as no roughhousing occurs.
Some Vizslas can be tough to housebreak and can be obedient wetters. The Vizsla wants early obedience training to defeat a tendency toward nonthinking hyperactivity. The “Come” command is particularly vital, as it is with any breed with strong scenting talent. Due to his sensitive yet stubborn personality, the training have to be firm but never ruthless. Daily exercise is compulsory; without it, this breed will become agitated and destructive. His lean, brawny body makes him the ideal jogging partner. Any kind of retrieving, field, or agility work will help direct this energetic breed’s energy.
Feeding: Suggested feeding for this breed is 1
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