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Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla

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Size: Medium / Large

Weight: 48 - 66 lbs.

Height: 21" - 24"

Life Span: 12 - 15 years

Health Problems: Excellent health record. No known hereditary conditions.

Origin: Hungary (Middle Ages / 1930s)

Also Known As: Vizsla, Hungarian Wirehaired Pointing Dog, Drotzer Magyar Vizsla, Wirehaired Vizsla, Magyar Vizsla, Hungarian Vizsla

Group: Hunting

Category: Companion Dog, Hunting

Exercise Needs

The Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla requires long walks, romps or games. This breed needs plenty of outdoor space to run and play. A natural retriever, this dog loves a game of fetch. If the Vizsla does not get enough exercise, it will become bored and may be destructive or neurotic.

Grooming Needs

No special grooming requirements.

Temperament

Affectionate, sensitive, reliable and obedient, the Vizsla has a gentle nature toward its family. However, this breed is fearless when protecting its owner. The Vizsla can be strong-willed, easily distracted, and tends to be a "chewer." This breed requires patience and consistency in discipline from its owner. Its intelligence makes is fairly trainable, but untrained dogs can become difficult to control. The Vizsla is generally good with children and other dogs."

Compatibility with Kids

Good with children.

History

The Vizsla was first established in the 1500s by crossing the Yellow Turkish Dog with a now-extinct breed, the Pannonian Hound. It was originally used as a pointing and retrieving dog for the hunt of falcons and other birds. The shorthaired version of the Vizsla was developed in the 1850s, and the wirehaired version was created in the 1930s. Today, the Wirehaired Vizsla is still an excellent hunter and family pet.

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