Vizsla Puppies for Sale

Country of Origin:

Hungary

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Medium

Average Lifespan: 12-14 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca,akc

Activity Level: high

Shedding Level: moderate

Grooming Level: low

Trainability: high

Good For Novice Owners: high

Adaptability: moderate

Prey Drive: high

Watchdog: aware

Breed Information

Overview

The Vizsla makes a great family dog. They are mild-mannered and great with children and other dogs. Early socialization with children is recommended so the Vizsla does not overwhelm smaller/younger children with their energy. Also, a key to good behavior in this breed is gentle but firm training, as they are a very intelligent and sensitive dog breed.

The “Velcro Vizsla” is a vibrant and loving family dog or hunting dog. Also known as the Hungarian Pointer, this dog breed has a long history dating back to 10th century Hungary. Their ancestors were nimble red dogs that ran alongside Magyar horseback riders as they rampaged across Western Europe before settling in the region that is now Hungary.

Hungarian warlords and nobles refined these dogs and developed what we now know as the Vizsla. The modern Vizsla was bred specifically for speed, stamina, and endurance in addition to their excellent scenting skills and versatility. They were built to be versatile, all-purpose hunting dogs that could traverse a variety of rugged terrain and spend long days in the field.

Although they are considered a Pointer type, they also excel at retrieval and are particularly well-suited for rabbits and upland game as well as retrieving waterfowl. The Vizsla was used in the development of other dog breeds, such as the Weimaraner and German Shorthaired Pointer.

Like many other breeds, the Vizsla was almost extinct after World War I. The first Vizsla to come to the United States arrived in 1950 after being smuggled out of Hungary by a U.S. State Department employee. The American Kennel Club recognized the Vizsla in 1960 as a member of the Sporting Group.

Temperament

The Vizsla is one of the most affectionate dog breeds. They love nothing more than being with their favorite people and tend to stick nearby. So much so, that they earned the nickname “Velcro Vizsla. This also makes a great family dog. Well-socialized, they tend to be mild-mannered and get along fantastically with children and other dogs. They are considered one of the kid-friendly dog breeds and even tend to be open and friendly with strangers. They also don’t tend to bark a lot unless you have trained them into it, but they will generally bark to alert you. As a hunting breed, they tend to have a high prey drive and urge to chase. Although they can do well with smaller animals in the family that they have been raised with, they usually require some extra socialization and training when it comes to smaller pets. They will also likely retain that urge to chase for animals outside of the family.

Did You Know?

Chartay was the first quintuple AKC champion and was a Vizsla. She was the first dog in AKC history to win championships in five different dog sports - Conformation Champion, Field Champion, Amateur Field Champion, Obedience Trail Champion, and Master Agility Champion. Chartay passed away in 2004, but her legacy lives on. In 2006, her portrait was unveiled at the AKC Operations Center in Raleigh, NC.