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Wirehaired Vizsla
Wirehaired Vizsla Puppies for Sale
Wirehaired Vizsla
(Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla) (Hungarian Wire-haired Pointing Dog) (Drotzoru
Magyar Vizsla)
Wirehaired Vizslas - Harry (left) Vincent (right) and
Poppy at the back.
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Pronunciation |
Wirehaired VEESH-la |
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Description |
The head of the Wirehaired
Vizsla is lean and noble. The skull is moderately wide between ears with median
line down forehead and a moderate stop. The skull is a little longer than
muzzle. Muzzle although tapering, is well squared at the end. The nostrils are
well developed, broad and wide. Jaws strong and powerful. Lips covering jaws
completely and neither loose nor pendulous. The color of the nose is brown. Eyes
are Neither deep nor prominent, of medium size, a shade darker in color than
coat. Slightly oval in shape, eyelids fitting tightly. Yellow or black eye
undesirable. Ears are moderately low set, proportionately long with a thin skin
and hanging down close to cheeks. Rounded "V" shape, not fleshy. The
Mouth is sound and strong white teeth. Jaws strong with perfect, regular and
complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set
square to the jaws. Full dentition desirable. The neck is strong, smooth and
muscular, moderately long, arched and devoid of dewlap. The shoulders are well
laid and muscular, elbows close to body and straight, forearm long, pasterns
upright. The back level is short, well muscled, withers high. Chest moderately
broad and deep with prominent breast bone. Distance from withers to lowest part
of chest equal to distance from chest to ground. Ribs well sprung and belly with
a slight tuck-up beneath loin. Croup well muscled. Hindquarters are straight
when viewed from rear, thighs well developed with moderate angulation, hocks
well let down. The feet are round with toes short, arched and tight. Cat-like
foot is required, hare foot undesirable. Nails short, strong and a shade darker
in color than coat, dewclaws should be removed. The Gait/Movement is graceful,
elegant with a lively trot and ground covering gallop. The tail is moderately
thick, rather low set, customarily one third docked. When moving carried
horizontally. Hair on head short and harsh, longer on muzzle, forming beard.
Pronounced eyebrows. Longer and finer on ears. Longer over body, fitting closely
to neck and trunk. Short harsh hair fitting closely and smoothly to fore-limbs.
Coat color is russet gold. Small white marks on chest and feet should not be
penalised. |
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Temperament |
The Wirehaired Vizsla is expressive, gentle, and loving. Keen and trainable to a high degree, they need mental stimulation daily. They need a patient, calm, firm hand. If they do not see you as a strong authority figure they will become stubborn. Reliable with
children, loving to play for hours. Without extensive daily exercise they may be too energetic and excitable
for very young toddlers, but are excellent for energetic kids. Able to adapt quickly to family life, and are generally good with
other dogs. They are very athletic, and when lacking in exercise
they may become destructive or neurotic. Socialize them well to people, places, noises, dogs and other animals. It is very important to obedience train
your Wirehaired Vizsla. Without enough exercise, they can be overly eager, prancing around you in sheer excitement.
This breed is highly trainable and very willing to please; if you can get them to
understand exactly what it is you want of them. If you do not train this breed
they may become difficult to handle and control. Example: See Video of a Vizsla who needs more exercise. Notice how very eager to please the dog is, yet has more built up energy than she knows what to do with. She is obviously stressed and not relaxed. Wirehaired Vizslas tend to chew. This breed is not for everyone.
If you want a calm dog and are not willing to walk a couple of miles or jog at least one mile a day, do not choose a Wirehaired Vizsla. Without proper exercise, they can easily become high-strung. They have many talents such
as: tracking, retrieving, pointing, watchdog and competitive obedience. The
Wirehaired Vizsla is a hunting dog and may be good with cats they are raised with, but
should not be trusted with animals such as hamsters, rabbits and guinea pigs etc... Be sure to always be your dogs pack leader to avoid any negative behaviors such as guarding furniture, food, toys, and so on. Well balanced Wirehaired Vizslas, who receive enough exercise, and have owners who are true pack leaders will not have these issues. These behaviors can be reversed, once the owners start displaying leadership, discipline, and provide enough exercise, both mental and physical. |
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Height, Weight |
Height:
Dogs 22.5-25 (57-64cm.) Bitches 21-23.5 inches (53-60cm.)
Weight: Dogs 45-60 pounds (20-27kg.) Bitches 40-55 pounds (18-25kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Prone to hip dysplasia. |
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Living Conditions |
The Wirehaired Vizsla is
not recommended for apartment life. It is moderately active indoors and does
best with at least an average-sized yard. |
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Exercise |
This is an energetic
working dog with enormous stamina. They need to be taken on
daily, long, brisk walks or
jogs. In addition, it needs plenty of opportunity to run,
preferably off the leash in a safe area. If these dogs are
allowed to get bored, and are not walked or jogged daily, they can become destructive
and start to display a wide array of behavioral problems. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12-15 years. |
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Grooming |
The Wirehaired coat is
harsh, hard, and loose fitting, with no gloss. There is a winter undercoat and
the hair forms a brush on the back part of the forelegs. It is easy to keep in
peak condition. Brush with a firm bristle brush, and dry shampoo occasionally.
Bathe with mild soap only when necessary. The nails should be kept trimmed.
These dogs are average shedders. |
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Origin |
The creation of the Wirehaired Vizsla
started in the 1930s. It was noticed that some Vizslas had thicker coats which
gave them better protection in cover and water. One of these thicker coated
bitches was crossed with a German Wirehaired Pointer. The breeder who did this
was Mr. Vasas Jozsef. He tried two such matings with the same dog and different
bitches. The Wirehaired Vizsla has two cousins, the Smooth
Vizsla
and the other a rare longhaired Vizsla. The longharied can be born in both
smooth and wire litters, although this is quite a rare occurrence. The
longhaired Vizslas are not registered anywhere in the world but there are some
to be found in Europe. |
| Group |
Gun Dog |
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Recognition |
CKC, NAVHDA, ARBA, UKC,
FCI, CKC, NKC, APRI, ACR, DRA, NAPR |
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CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
NAVHDA = North
American Versatile Hunting Dog Association
ARBA=American Rare Breed
Association
UKC = United Kennel
Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
NAPR = North American Purebred Registry, Inc. |
Very young female Wirehaired
Vizsla Puppies - Bred by Palownia's Wirehaired Vizslas.
Photo Courtesy of Silvanus Hungarian Wirehaired Vizslas.
Photo Courtesy of Silvanus Hungarian Wirehaired Vizslas.
Harry (AKA Kisdon's Russian Hero)
(puppy photo)
Harry Grew...
And Grew... Harry at 1 year.
Happy Birthday Harry!
Wirehaired Vizsla Pictures 1
Understanding Dog Behavior
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