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Description: The Vizsla is a medium sized dog.
This is a more lightly built dog than the Redbone
Coonhound with which it is sometimes mistaken.
The Vizsla dog has a shoulder height of 22 to 26
inches. The bitch will be 2 inches less. The
weight of this dog is 40 to 60 pounds depending
on sex. The coat of the Vizsla is a rusty reddish
color. The tail of the Vizsla is generally docked
to about two thirds of its original length. The
Vizsla will generally live for 12 to 15 years. It
is also known as the Hungarian Pointer, the
Hungarian Short-Haired Pointing Dog, and
Rovidszoru Magyar Vizsla.

History: Long, long ago Magyar tribes arrived in
what is now Hungary with their hunting dog, the
forerunner of the Vizsla. The oldest pictorial
reference to the Vizsla is an old stone etching
showing the dog with its owner, who also has a
falcon for hunting. The Vizsla was first
mentioned in writing in 1357. As the aristocracy
developed a fondness for this dog, it was also
bred in with the Transylvanian Hound and the
extinct Turkish Yellow Dog. Down to only about a
dozen dogs after World War II, the Vizsla made a
comeback thanks to the efforts of dedicated
breeders.

Temperament: The Vizsla is very gentle around the
family. It is also a dog that has a very high
energy level that needs to be addressed every
day. This dog does best with children if it has
been given enough exercise, otherwise it might be
too excitable for young children. This is a
working dog and thrives on training and the
chance to hunt or perform at agility. Not being
given enough exercise can be very detrimental to
this dog's mental and physical health. The Vizsla
can be socialized to get along with other dogs.
Unfortunately, the Vizsla can probably never be
trusted with small household pets.

Health Issues: Despite the restricted gene pool
from which this dog made a comeback, the Vizsla
is surprisingly free of most genetic disorders.
This dog can suffer from hip dysplasia and food
allergies, however.

Grooming: The grooming requirements of the Vizsla
are minimal. The dog should be brushed once a
week to keep the coat free of dead hairs and to
distribute the natural oils. This dog does not
often need a bath, but can be given a dry shampoo
instead. As with all dogs with floppy ears, the
ears of the Vizsla should be checked regularly to
make sure they are clean and dry.

Living Conditions: The Vizsla will be perfectly
happy in the house with its human family, as it
craves attention. The Vizsla will not mind being
able to sleep on its owner's bed, if allowed.
This dog is not at its best in an apartment,
however, it is quite active inside and with no
easy outlet for its energy, it can become highly
strung and destructive. Regardless of where it
lives, the Vizsla must be given a great deal of
exercise every day. It will love a walk of
several miles and should have a chance to run off
the leash occasionally.

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