An athletic dog breed that forms deep bonds with their owners
This stunning dog has a striking appearance. It’s no wonder that over the last few years, the Hungarian Vizsla has gained popularity.
Unsurprisingly, the Vizsla originated in Hungary. Although it’s unclear when it originated, its history is believed to have originated around the 9th century.
Did you know?
The Hungarian Vizsla is the national dog of Hungary.
What does a Hungarian Vizsla dog look like?
This active dog is medium-sized and has a muscular and athletic build. Typically standing between 53 cm and 64 cm tall and weighing up to 66 pounds.
Their coats are smooth and short and are in stunning shades of russet gold. This is the only breed standard colour recognised by the British Kennel Club.
Grooming the Vizsla breed
Generally, they’re a very low-maintenance breed when it comes to grooming. Their short coats don’t require much brushing and will only need a bath every few months.
However, it’s still important to keep their nails trimmed and ears regularly checked for signs of infection. If you’re wondering how best to groom your dog at home, then you should check out our dog-grooming guide.
What is a Hungarian Vizsla’s personality like?
They’re a friendly, energetic, and intelligent breed that’s known for sticking close to their owners. Once they’ve formed a bond with their family you’ll have an extremely loyal pet.
The beautiful Vizsla is known for being affectionate. So if you’re looking for a dog with plenty of energy and love to give then look no further!
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Did you know?
The oldest Vizsla dog lived to be over 20 years old!
Training your Vizsla puppy
The Hungarian Vizsla can be a highly intelligent and trainable dog breed. They are usually quite eager to please their owners and respond well to positive puppy training.
However, thorough socialisation is critical for this breed. They should ideally be exposed to different people, animals, and environments from an early age. This can help prevent shyness and fearfulness.
What homes does the Hungarian Vizsla breed suit?
Homes with children and other pets
If you’re looking for the perfect pooch to suit your home then this breed is a great choice. They’re friendly and gentle as long as they’re thoroughly socialised. The only thing to consider is that as a breed they’re fairly large, and so may not be the best suited around small children.
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Suits active homes
They have a high amount of energy, so will need plenty of regular exercise. You’ll find that a bored Hungarian Vizsla can often be a destructive one. However, that isn’t to say that they won’t be happy to cuddle up with their owners after they’ve spent all their energy!
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Owners that are home a lot
They’re affectionately called a ‘velcro dog’ as they love to stick close to their family at all times. Because of this, they would suit homes where someone is home most of the time.
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Homes with plenty of space
Due to their size, they’re not recommended for smaller homes like flats. They need plenty of space to move about, preferably with a closed-in garden to run and play in too.
Working or sporting homes
The Hungarian Vizsla thrives when given a job to do. So if you’re looking for a pooch to help you with a job, or want to get involved in dog sports, then this breed is an ideal choice.
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