Dogs

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Hungary

MOST SUITED AS Hunting dog and family pet.

SIZE
For short-haired Vizslas the shoulder-height is 36 - 6lcm (22 - 24in) for dogs and 52 - 57cm (20 1/2 - 22in) for bitches. Variations of up to 4cm (1in) are permitted provided the dog looks correctly proportioned. For wire-haired Vizslas the shoulder-height is 38 - 62cm (22 1/2 - 24in) for dogs and 54 - 58cm (21 1/2 - 22in) for bitches. Variations of up to 3cm (1in) are permitted provided the dog looks correctly proportioned.

COAT
The short-haired Vizsla is plain dark wheaten or dark gold. The wire-haired Vizsla is usually seen in shades of sandy-yellow. A small white patch on the breasts of both types is permissible.

CARE REQUIRED
The short-haired coat requires little grooming. During moulting it is best to remove loose and dead hairs with a rubber brush. The wire-haired coat needs to be plucked from time to time - the old and dead hairs must be removed by hand. Trim excess hair between the pads of the feet.

CHARACTER
These are equable, affectionate, loyal, and intelligent dogs which are eager to learn, sportive, like to retrieve, have a good scenting nose, and considerable stamina.

TRAINING
Generally these are not difficult dogs to train because they like to please their handler. It is important to be consistent with them.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
The Vizsla gets on with its own kind, with other household animals and with children. They will bark at the presence of strangers but that is usually all.

EXERCISE
This energetic breed needs lots of exercise and plenty to keep it occupied for it to feel both physically and mentally happy. Consider hunting with them. If you do not want to do this, let them run and play off the lead at