Dog Breed of Month – Vizsla Dog Breed — Click Here for more information!!
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Vizsla Dog Breed A.K.A.: Hungarian Short-haired Pointing Dog, Rovidszoru Magyar Vizsla |
| Right Breed For You? | The Vizsla is a high-energy dog. It is, as a result, not a city animal. It does not function well in a small apartment or a small yard. A home with a large, well fenced yard is best suited for its needs. This breed is affectionate and loyal, quite protective of its owner and family. They are fearless and intelligent. |
| Shedding: |
Lite Shed |
| Height: | 20-26 inches (51-66cm) |
| Weight: | 40-60 pounds (18-27kg) |
| Life Span: | 11-15 years of age |
| Litter Size: | 6-8 puppies |
| Hair Length: | Short |
| Group: | Sporting |
| Color: | Solid rust colors in any shading. Very pale yellow and very dark mahogany colors may be a fault in some registries. Black in the coat is a serious fault. |
| Recognized By: | CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR |
The Vizsla is affectionate, gentle and vulnerable. The dog is also protective of its owner and adopted family. The breed is fearless and intelligent. A loyal animal, Vizslas attach and bond quickly to their owner, forming close, tight-knit ties. A Vizsla will follow you from room to room, as you wander throughout your house. Their sometimes, clinging ways leads to their nickname of “Velcro” dog.
The Vizsla is not a noisy dog. It is quiet, barking only if goaded or the circumstances warrant. This does not make them passive. Vizslas can be both aggressive and destructive. Highly intelligent dogs with a need to be active, they become bored and restless if not stimulated or exercised. If left cooped up too long, a Vizsla is a destructive animal; if bored, a Vizsla will resort to eating anything and everything, stealing food from off tables or countertops. Vizslas, well bred though they may be, are not adverse to overturning and gobbling the contents of garbage cans. You can sometimes find a mildly bored Vizsla lying on tables or other places it should not climb. Overall, the Vizsla is a gentle, quiet, good-natured dog and highly intelligent. It is confident and likes to be with people, even children. This breed however, needs sufficient training to keep both you and it happy and content.
