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This breed comes from the central plains of Hungary, though one school of thought believes it reached there with invaders from farther east. It suffered as a result of war in Europe and much of today’s modern stock has been developed from dogs taken out of Hungary by emigrants.
The exact origin of the Hungarian Vizsla is a bit of a mystery, some say their ancestors existed centuries ago and others say they were developed in the 20th century. There are some prints that date back about 1000 years that show Magyar hunters (early settlers in Hungary) with dogs and falcons. These dogs were very similar to the Vizsla of today. In fact they were often referred to as the ‘Yellow Turkish Hunting Dog’. When the Magyar hunters went to other countries they took their dogs with them, which led to crosses with other breeds thus improving their ability as hunters.
This dog remained popular as an all round hunting dog, unfortunately it was almost wiped out by the two World Wars. It is believed that it only exists today because some were smuggled out during this time. Recent selective breeding developed the Hungarian Vizsla as an all round hunter, able to retrieve from both land and water.
Many believe that the Vizsla has derived through the cross breeding of the Weimaraner and German Short Haired Pointer and in fairness if you were to look at these dogs in black and white then they are remarkably similar in looks and in general temperament.
Medium sized and elegantly built, he is an outstanding all-purpose gundog, combining an excellent nose with stable pointing, good retrieving and a positive enjoyment of working in water. He has great stamina and is happy to work in all weathers.
He has an aristocratic air, with a lively but equable temperament.
His short, coarse, easy-to-care for coat is richly coloured in russet gold.
An intelligent dog, with a good memory, which makes him easy to train, he is responsive to intelligent handling. He is a very popular pet in his native Hungary, where he adapts to living quarters of all sizes.
Breed Group
Gundog
Vulnerable Breed
No
Size
Large
How much exercise?
More than 2 hours per day
Length of coat
Short
How much grooming?
Once a week
Supposedly sheds?
*Yes
Town or Country
Country ideally
Type of home
Large House
Minimum Garden Size
Large
Lifespan
Over 10 Years*
If you are asthmatic or have an allergy, you should consult your medical advisor before considering obtaining a dog. More information can also be found on the Kennel Club website.