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Description...
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An
active sporting breed who was bred to hunt
and "point" hidden birds, then retrieve those
birds dropped by the hunter(s). The Vizsla
is very active breed that requires a lot of
human interaction. They are rust-coloured
and have a short and soft coat which usually
remains clean. They are somewhat light boned
for speed, but have enough muscle and size
to have stamina also.
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History...
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 Developed on the Hungarian plains
as a bird and other small game hunter, thought
to travel with the Magyar people of the region.
This breed is considered to be one of the
oldest members of the sporting breeds.
The
breed is now used mostly for hunting upland
birds, which it finds and then freezes into
point, if any birds are shot, it retrieves
them.
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Traits...
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 This breed loves to hunt and therefore
loves hunting tests and trials as well. Obedience
classes are great for both dog and owner, and
are almost essential for such an active dog.
The Vizsla will almost certainly enjoy any other
activities done outdoors with its family, talk
to a breeder or other experienced Vizsla owner
about what activities they participate in.
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Good
aspects...
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| Very
people oriented, needs to be part of the family
and will try to sit in your lap if you allow
it. A well socialized and trained Vizsla usually
is good around unfamiliar people, pets, and
children as long as both are supervised. This
is a good choice for a family who has one or
more members that are serious upland bird hunters.
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Health...
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| A
very healthy breed. Some have allergies and
some are sensitive to anaesthesia. Hip dysplasia
has been kept to a low level, but all dogs used
for breeding should be checked and cleared.
Other less common problems do occur, these should
be discussed with an experienced Vizsla person.
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Be
aware...
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| This
breed is active and needs exercise, socialization,
and training. If this breed is not given the
attention and/or the exercise it needs it can
become destructive and/or it could develop other
bad habits. Sometimes easily distracted and
stubborn during training, a trainer needs to
be firm and persistent, yet not harsh, to achieve
the desired results. If you do not like a dog
by you at all times, you may want to consider
another breed, as the Vizsla wants and needs
to be by its people as much as possible.
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Summary...
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| This dog loves to hunt and it loves people, which makes it
a good choice for a hunting and family dog.
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