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Welcome to Vizsla Dog and Puppy Pages! Vizsla
Dog and Puppy Pages is a comprehensive online resource for those
exploring the possibility of adding a Vizsla puppy to their
family. This concise Vizsla dog breed guide will answer any
questions you may have about the Hungarian Vizsla dog breed.
What does a Vizsla look like? What is the history
of the Vizsla and where does it come from? What kind of temperament
does the Vizsla have? Are Vizsla dogs good with children? Do
Vizsla dogs have any special exercise or grooming needs? Where
can I buy a healthy, home raised Vizsla puppy from responsible
Vizsla dog breeders?
In addition to the wealth of Vizsla dog breed information offered,
Vizsla Dog and Puppy Pages also boasts a directory of
Vizsla Clubs and
Vizsla Rescues,
Vizsla Dog Breed Information
Resources, Vizsla Dog Breed
Books and Calendars - featuring a number of titles about
Vizsla dogs.
Wondering what you should name your Vizsla dog or puppy? We
have also included a section featuring links to web sites where
you can find unique Vizsla
dog names for your Vizsla dog or puppy.
We hope that you find your visit to Vizsla and Puppy Pages to
be both educational and enjoyable! Best of luck in your quest
to find the perfect Vizsla puppy for your family.
Vizsla Dog Breed
Information Profile
The Vizsla
Breed in Brief:
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Vizslas: Everything About
by:
Chris C. Pinney
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Versatile Vizsla
by:
Marion I. Coffman
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The Complete Hungarian Vizsla
by:
Gay Gottlieb
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| Looking
to add an attractive redhead to your
life? The Hungarian Vizsla, with it's
gleaming russet coat, beautiful bone
structure and intelligent, eager nature
is sure to fit the bill. This native
of Hungary is renowned in it's homeland
as an all-round sporting dog and family
companion. The water-loving Vizsla is
particularly adept as a pointer of game
and reliable water fowl retriever. This
medium sized breed stands approximately
21 to 25 inches high, and weighs between
44 and 66 pounds. Active and athletic,
the Vizsla is a great choice for active
families. Loyal and affectionate, this
intelligent breed makes a wonderful
companion, and is easily trained with
consistent effort and a firm hand. The
Vizsla needs plenty of regular, daily
outdoor exercise, and is best suited
to a home in the country. Grooming needs
are minimal, the short, shiny coat just
needs polishing with a soft cloth every
now and then to keep it gleaming, fiery
red.
If you are looking for a beautiful,
energetic, intelligent and affectionate
family companion, a Vizsla puppy may
just be the right choice for you!
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Vizsla
Breed History:
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| The Hungarian
Vizsla, pronounced Vizh-la (zh as in
vision), is a dog breed originating
in Hungary. Vizslas are known as excellent
game bird hunting dogs, and also have
a level personality making them suited
for families.
There are two prevailing theories
pertaining to the Vizsla's history.
The first, and most prevalent theory
traces the Vizsla back to very early
times in Hungarian history. Ancestors
of todays's Vizsla were the hunting
dogs used by the Magyar tribes living
in the Carpathian Basin in the Eighth
Century. Primitive stone etchings seem
to validate this theory.
The other theory holds that the Vizsla
is a product of the past century, having
been the product of Weimaraners and
other pointer breeds.
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Vizsla
Breed Description:
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Vizslas
are often mistaken for ridgeless Rhodesian
Ridgebacks, and physically likened to
Weimaraners, their German cousins.
The breed comes in either of two coat
types: smooth or wire-haired. The CKC
and the KC(UK) consider the short-haired
and wire-haired as separate breeds.
Male Vizslas typically weigh between
55 and 65 lbs (25-29 kg), females 45-55
lbs (20-25 kg). |
Vizsla
Breed Temperament:
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| Lively and fearless. |
Vizsla
Breed Exercise Requirements:
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| Like all sporting breeds, Vizslas
require a good deal of exercise to remain
healthy and happy. A bored Viszla is
a destructive Viszla who is likely to
engage in unwanted behavior, including
chewing anything and everything in your
home. Thirty minutes to an hour of exercise
daily in a large off-leash area is optimal. |
Vizsla
Breed Grooming Requirements:
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| Minimal - a good brushing
once a week will keep dead hairs and
shedding at bay. |
Alternative
Names for the Vizsla
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| Vizsla, Hungarian Pointer, Magyar
Vizsla, Hungarian Vizsla |
Common
Misspellings for the Vizsla
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| Viszla, Hungarian Viszla,
Veeshla, Vishla |
Life Expectancy:
12 to 14 Years
Good with Children:
Yes
Dog Breed Group:
Sporting Dogs
Size Group:
Large |
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Vizsla Dog Breed
Clubs
- United
Hungarian Wire-Haired Vizsla Association - A UKC
breed club licensed to hold conformation, obedience,
and field events. We welcome all owners of the breed,
be they breeders, show exhibitors, hunters, or companion
dog owners.
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Pages Wisconsin Vizsla Club - Events calendar, photographs,
newsletter, breeders directory, links, and membership
information.
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Hungarian
Vizsla Club of New South Wales - Breed description,
photograph album, and pictures of rescued dogs in need
of homes.
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Hungarian Wire Haired Vizsla Association - Club
history, news, breed history and standard, photographs
gallery, and how to join. United Kingdom.
- Hungarian
Wirehaired Vizsla Club of America - Breed history
and standard, photographs, code of ethics, and membership
form.
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Puget Sound Vizsla Club - Video, newsletter, rescue
information, and litter announcements.
- Rio
Salado Vizsla Club - News, calendar of events, breed
history and standard, newsletter, and photographs. Arizona.
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South Louisiana Vizsla Club - Membership application,
frequently asked questions, photographs, and rescue
information.
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Tampa Bay Vizsla Club - Schedule of meetings and
events, advice for new owners, and membership information.
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Texas Gulf Coast Vizsla Club - An organization for
fanciers of the dog breed. Club events and membership
information included.
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Vizsla Canada - Dedicated to both smooth and wirehaired
varieties. Breed history and standard, how to join,
calendar of events, and member information.
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Club of Pages New England - Newsletter, club history,
information on upcoming events, breed description, and
forum.Serving Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont,
and Maine.
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Vizsla Club of Metro Atlanta - Calendar of events,
photographs, club information, newsletter, contacts,
and links.
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Vizsla Club of Michigan - Events calendar, list
of club officers, articles, and rescue information.
- Vizsla
Club of Northern California - Calendar of events,
newsletter, membership packet, and a photograph gallery.
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Vizsla Club of the Carolinas - News, calendar of
events, code of ethics, and membership application.
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The
Vizsla Society of Ontario - Information on upcoming
events, list of breeders, and news.
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Vizsla
Dog Breed Clubs: You can request to have your URL and
description added to the information above. We do require that
you place a reciprocal link to this page on your site's links
or index page. Once this has been done, please
contact our webmaster providing your web site URL, description
and the location of our link on your web site.
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Vizsla Dog Breed
Rescue
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Colorado / Wyoming Vizsla Rescue Group - News, success
stories, pictures of adoptable dogs, and how to recognize
the breed.
- North Texas Vizsla Rescue - Organization information,
how to adopt, pictures of available dogs, success stories,
and how to help.
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Utah/Idaho Vizsla Rescue - Biographies of dogs available
to adopt, success stories, and a photograph gallery.
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Vizsla Rescue Fund - Internet-based, international
rescue crew. Frequently asked questions, bylaws, success
stories, contact information, and news.
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Vizsla
Dog Breed Rescues: You can request to have your URL and
description added to the information above. We do require that
you place a reciprocal link to this page on your site's links
or index page. Once this has been done, please
contact our webmaster providing your web site URL, description
and the location of our link on your web site.
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Vizsla Breed Information
Links
Vizsla
Dog Breed Information Sites: You can request to have
your URL and description added to the information above. We
do require that you place a reciprocal link to this page on
your site's links or index page. Once this has been done, please
contact our webmaster providing your web site URL, description
and the location of our link on your web site.
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Vizsla Dog Breed
Books and Calendars
The following Vizsla Dog Breed
Books and Calendars are available for online purchase from the
Dog
Lover's Bookstore. Just click any book's title or image to view
details and/or order online for fast and convenient to your door
delivery.
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Vizsla Dog and
Puppy Names Suggestions
The following dog names web sites
offer some very creative and unique names suggestions for your new
Vizsla dog or puppy. Enjoy!
Dog Names Sites:
You can request to have your URL and description added to the
information above. We do require that you place a reciprocal
link to this page on your site's links or index page. Once this
has been done, please
contact our webmaster providing your web site URL, description
and the location of our link on your web site.
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