Viszla

The Vizsla is an elegant hunting dog from Hungary, bursting with energy. It is a very intelligent dog that likes to be around people. There are short-haired Vizslas and wire-haired Vizslas, where short-haired ones are not well suited to the cold because they do not have the woolly undercoat that the wire-haired ones do have. In addition, the wirehaired Vizslas can be recognized by a ‘beard’ that is two to three cm long under the nose.

Characteristics

Country of origin: Hungary

Also known as: Hungarian Pointing Dog, Magyar Vizsla

Body build: Vizslas are medium-sized dogs with an athletic build with visible musculature. Their eyes are the same colour as their fur.

Weight: For a male the average weight is between 20 to 30 kg and for a female between 18 and 25 kg.

Height: A male has a height at the withers of 58 to 64 cm and females from 54 to 60 cm.

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia (HD)

Colour

The colour of both the shorthaired and wirehaired Vizslas coat colour is between wheat yellow and light brown.

Approach to training

The Vizsla is a sensitive dog that needs to be taken care of. During the upbringing, the owner will have to remain calm and have a lot of patience. On the other hand, they will be easy to train due to their intelligence and eagerness to learn. This also means that they need sufficient mental challenge. An owner must take into account at least one and a half hours of walking a day, during which they must also be able to run without a leash. During training, your Visla must learn to return to you when walking off-leash.