The Hungarian vizsla is an athletic dog whose sleek appearance and distinctive gold coat makes them stand out in a crowd. Definitely a dog that likes to feel part of the family, the vizsla is known for its sensitive, loving personality.
A breed originating in, you guessed it, Hungary, the vizsla was a sporting companion for early warlords and landed aristocracy. This handsome breed was used for hunting birds as well as other animals, so this very active canine was a gun dog that retrieved from both land and water.
During the two world wars, the vizsla became almost extinct in Hungary, but the breed survived from dogs that had been moved to other parts of Europe. Now the Hungarian vizsla is a breed that has loyal admirers all over the world.
The Hungarian vizsla has a short, smooth coat that comes in attractive shades of rusty gold and sandy-yellow. They weigh from 20-30kg and are known for their sensitive, aristocratic expression. These dogs have thin, silky, hanging ears and, as befitting a breed that lives for exercise, the vizsla has a powerful build and moves very gracefully.
The smooth coat of a Hungarian vizsla needs little maintenance, but its sleekness means that these dogs do feel the cold and enjoy time indoors. The vizsla is a very loving dog and needs to feel part of the family. They have a great need for affection and play and, being so sensitive, it’s easy to tell when a lack of love is making these dogs sad — their countenance is very expressive!
If you are considering the Hungarian vizsla as a pet, the most important question you need to ask yourself is if you can meet their exercise needs. At least one vigorous walk a day is needed to keep a vizsla happy, so active and attentive owners are their perfect companions.
The Hungarian vizsla is gentle, loving and even-tempered, an ideal pet for someone who can give them the active life they need. These dogs can cost upwards of $600. The breed can be susceptible to hip dysplasia, so be sure to have parents of potential pups fully checked out.
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