Vizsla

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Dog Breed Group

Sporting Dogs 

Origin of Breed

Hungary for hunting and retrieving game 

Life Expectancy

13 to 15 years 

Color

Reddish gold or sandy-yellow coat. 

Coat

short, dense coat 

Exercise Needs

requires regular and vigorous exercise. 

Temperament

Gentle and good natured. Highly intelligent, but easily distracted. 

Good with Children

Gets along well with other animals and children. Demonstrative with the family; Makes a good watchdog 

Grooming Needs

Minimum Shedder; weekly brushes 

Average Size - Male (in)

22 - 24 

Average Size - Female (in)

21 - 23 

Average Weight - Male (lbs)

49 - 62 

Average Weight - Female (lbs)

49 - 62 

Health Issues

This breed may suffer from hip dysplasia, epilepsy, and eye diseases such as progressive retinal atrophy. Take care to socializev

Living Conditions

This breed is best suited for those owners who live in rural areas so the dog can get lots of exercise. 

Breed Description

The Vizsla is a breed of sporting dog whose ancestors were probably brought to Hungary by the Magyars more than 1,000 years ago. The vizsla can generally work both as a pointer and a retriever. Developed on the open plains of Hungary, it was bred to be a swift and cautious hunter, wary of alerting its quarry. It is a graceful, pointerlike dog and has a short, smooth, reddish gold or sandy-yellow coat.