Dogs
Hungarian Wire-haired Pointing Dog Vizla
Other names: Wirehaired Vizsla, Hungarian Wire-haired Pointing Dog, Magyar Vizsla
Hunting, tracking, retrieving, obedience, agility, sighting, watchdog, pointing.
- Origin
- Hungary
- Size
- Large
- Height · Male
- 58–64 cm
- Height · Female
- 54–60 cm
- Weight · Male
- 20–27 kg
- Weight · Female
- 18–25 kg
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 years
- FCI
- FCI group 7 · 7 · n.º 239
- AKC
- Non-Sporting Group
Traits
Social
At home
Temperament
An affectionate and intelligent dog, selfconfident, easily trained, which cannot bear rough treatment. He keeps contact with his handler, is passionate in his quest, is stubborn, has a good nose and is staunch on the point.
History
: The Hungarian Wire-Haired Vizsla was created by cross-breeding the Hungarian Short-Haired Vizsla with the German Wire-Haired Pointer during the 1930?s. His breed characteristics are identical with those of the Hungarian Short-Haired Vizsla.
Fun facts
The tail is usually docked so it is three-quarters its natural size. No trimming, stripping, or clipping needed, except for tidying up. Common health problems include hip dysplasia, eye disease, and cancer. Tends to be OK with cats if raised with them fro
Hungarian Wire-haired Pointing Dog Vizla breeders
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