Vizsla
Sporting Group
Height at Shoulders
Females 21-23 in, Males 22-24 in
Weight
Females 44-45 lbs, Males 55-60 lbs
Life Expectancy
12-14 yrs
History
The Vizsla most likely descended from hunting dogs used by the Magyars, who settled Hungary more than a thousand years ago. These dogs had the three traits most characteristic of the Magyars bred into them: speed, agility, and toughness. The breed was refined by nobles and warlords that used the Vizslas to hunt birds and hares.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Vizslas share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
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Friendliness Towards Strangers
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Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Exercise Needs
★★★★☆
Energy Level
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Sensitivity
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Noise Level
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Prey Drive
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Shedding
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Common Traits
Happy, lively, enthusiastic, and affectionate
Big-time chewers
Don't have a strong "dog odor"
Fearless and protective, making them great watchdogs
Tend to be sensitive and don't respond well to harsh training or scolding
Get very attached to their caretaker(s), which earned them the nickname "velcro Vizsla"- they like to be physically touching their caretaker as much as possible
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