Vizsla, The Hungary’s national dog also called The Hungarian Vizsla, The Magyar Vizsla, and The Hungarian Pointer is a hunting dog represents one of the best in sporting dogs, loyal companions and family dogs. They are the smallest of the all-round pointer-retriever breeds.
They are a medium sized dog that stands between 22.5 and 25 inches tall and weighs between 48.5 and 66 pounds. They are short-coated, robust but rather lightly built lean dogs with well defined muscles. The American Kennel Club (AKC) breed standard for the Vizsla states that the coat should be short, smooth, dense and close-lying, without woolly undercoat. The standard coat is a solid golden-rust color in different shadings. Lack of undercoat means Vizslas are less likely to cause allergic reactions than many breeds but this also makes the Vizsla susceptible to the cold so it must not be kept in a kennel or left outside for extended periods of time.
Vizslas are often mistaken for other breeds and various other breeds are often mistaken for Vizslas, as the body structure of a Vizsla is very similar in appearance to a Weimaranar and Redbone Coonhound, though the Vizsla is typically leaner with more defined musculature. Their reddish color nose makes them different from other similar size and similar physical characteristics dogs. The color of nose, eyes and nails should blends with their coat color.
They are self-cleaning dogs and with almost no "dog smell". Their coat needs brushing regularly due to the frequent shedding of the hair. Being clean and not able to cause allergies, they are also acceptable to those against the idea of keeping a dog for a pet. They are a quiet breed and bark only when provoked. Vizslas require a good deal of exercise to remain healthy and happy. A house with a fenced yard is a necessity for the Vizsla to release some of his energy.
Vizsla Puppies need to be given socialization training for that they are shy enough to get scared on meeting anyone new. They do not do anything purposely and need to be given time to learn. While training you need to be careful not to be harsh and yet be firm or else they will get turned off and refuse to be trained. The Vizsla is a natural hunter endowed with a good nose, if it ever catches a scent it will not respond to the training session. They are hyperactive, alert, attentive and very energetic. They are always ready to hunt due to their abundance energy.
Vizsla Puppies make excellent pets as they are happy, playful, loyal, affectionate, caring, sweet nature, gentle, tolerant and devoted animals, and like to be close physically to humans. Often they are referred to as "velcro" dogs because of their loyalty and affection. Many Vizslas will sleep in bed with their owners if allowed, burrowing under the covers.
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