Dog breed · Sporting / Gundog
Vizsla
A graceful Hungarian pointer nicknamed the velcro dog for its need to stay in physical contact with its people.
Large12–15 yearsHungaryNeeds more space
Breed characteristics
- Group
- Sporting / Gundog
- Origin
- Hungary
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 20–30 kg (44–66 lb)
- Height
- 53–64 cm
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
- Coat
- Short, smooth golden-rust coat
- Temperament
- AffectionateEnergeticSensitiveVelcro-like
History
Used by Magyar nobility for centuries as a pointing and retrieving hunting companion.
Appearance
Lean and elegant, entirely golden-rust including the nose and eye rims.
Exercise and activity
Two hours daily of running, field work or dog sport.
Care and grooming
Very simple coat care; needs warmth in winter and gradual, kind independence training.
Health considerations
- Epilepsy
- Hip dysplasia
- Hypothyroidism
- Sebaceous adenitis
- Lymphoma