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WIREHAIRED VIZSLA — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information
Breed Description
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Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
* — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees.
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Hungary |
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Male — 22.5 to 25 inches (57 to 64 cm)
Female — 21 to 23.5 inches (53 to 60 cm) |
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Between 48.5 and 66 lbs (22-30 kg) |
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The Wirehaired Vizsla originated in Hungary around the 1930s. In an effort to produce a Vizsla with a more protective coat for work in water and rough conditions on land, the Smooth Vizsla was crossed with the German Wirehaired Pointer. It is also believed that the Bloodhound, Irish Setter, as well as the Hertha Pointer and Pudel Pointer were introduced during the development of the breed to produce the Hungarian Wirehaired Pointer — a stronger and more robust breed than the Smooth Vizsla.
The Wirehaired Vizsla is a robust dog with a much stronger bone structure and slightly larger frame than the Smooth Vizsla. He shares many of the Smooth Vizsla's characteristics, such as intelligence, devotion, an even temperament with excellent scenting abilities. The Wirehaired loves water and has a very strong retrieving instinct.
The Wirehaired Vizsla has a tough wiry coat that is dark yellow and should be even in colour throughout. The outer coat is coarse and hard and about 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 inches in length.
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Health Issues:
If you are considering the adoption of a Vizsla puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.)
Additional Health Resources:
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Breed Standards
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Grooming Information:
- Grooming — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes tips, articles and information covering all aspects of dog grooming along with a listing of Groomers from across Canada.
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Training Resources:
- Training — For information on training your Vizsla, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.
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Additional Information:
- Clubs, Sports & Activities — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes information on several dog sports and activities as well as listings of non-breed specific clubs from across Canada. (Note: For breed specific clubs, see the Breed Clubs section.)
- Working Dogs — Dedicated to the working dog. This section includes tributes, information on various dog jobs, and listings of organizations from across Canada.
- www.vizsladogs.com — Ingle & Mead's online Vizsla encyclopedia.
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Last Updated: 27 April 2007
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