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Vizsla - Purebred
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is a natural hunter endowed with a good nose and above-average ability to take to training.
They are sometimes referred to as the Hungarian Pointer.
As Hungary's national dog, this is a hunting dog who first appeared in Central Europe around the 13th and 14th centuries.
This is an alert hunting dog breed who is very good at pointing and retrieving and has a personality somewhere between that of a Pointer and a spaniel.
These dogs were used to locate and flush birds for falconers, whose trained birds of prey would then bring birds down.
The Vizsla's short coat allowed him to be used in the warmer climates of southern Hungary.
These dogs are excellent swimmers.
Lively, gentle-mannered, very affectionate, and sensitive, though fearless with a well developed protective instinct, they are not very discriminating to whom he shows affection; he loves everyone.
A medium-sized short-coated hunting dog of distinguished appearance and bearing, robust but rather lightly built, the coat of this dog is an attractive solid golden rust color.
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This dog breed suffered a major decline in the late 19th Century, and was close to becoming extinct. They started arriving in the United States near the end of World War II.
This is definitely a dog of power and drive in the field yet a tractable and affectionate companion in the home. He has a short, low maintenance, rust colored coat that requires regular brushing to keep it in healthy condition. This breed comes in two coat types: smooth or wire-haired.
Daily exercise is mandatory for this dog breed; without it, this dog will become restless and destructive. His lean, muscular body makes him the perfect jogging partner. Any kind of retrieving, field, or agility work will help direct this active dog breed's energy.
They are small enough to be good dogs for a city apartment, but remember, like many other sporting dogs, they require lots of daily exercise. They stand about 21 to 24 inches at the shoulder and weighs between 45 to 60 pounds.
The best home for a Vizsla is in a house with a fenced yard - they do not do well in a small apartment. They need daily exercise and maybe even a job such as hunting, retrieving or in a sport such as agility. A hunter or jogger would be a great match for this dog breed.
Cold climates are not suggested for this short-coated dog breed. The owner of a Vizsla should be patient yet firm, and must enjoy having a dog with boundless energy and a need to express it. Harsh training techniques will ruin the dog. Proper training and socialization is a must for this breed, which can be destructive and noisy if left alone for long periods.
Country of origin: Hungary
Lifespan: 12-14 years
Colors:Golden red in various shadings
Known health problems: Hip dysplasia
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