Hungarian Vizsla
Breed Profile
Size: Medium
Origin: Hungary
Colour: Russet gold
Lifespan: 13 to 14 years
Viszlas are lively, responsive, obedient, sensitive, affectionate and biddable.
Owner's Guide
Sensitive, energetic Vizslas have plenty of energy and exuberance, especially when excited. They could send children or elderly people flying, but not on purpose. Given enough exercise, they can be calm and affectionate pets and respond eagerly to commands once they know what to do.
Originally bred for pointing and retrieving on land and water.
Special Characteristics
This dog is playful, energetic and good-tempered.
Exercise Requirements
High. Full of energy, which needs to be channelled.
Attitude to
Owners: responsive, affectionate
good-natured. May be too boisterous for very young children
Other Pets: care with small animals
Strangers: friendly
Unfamiliar Dogs: friendly
Perfect Owner
Energetic families who are active and busy, who want a dog to play with, run with, walk and train.
Potential Problems
If not given sufficient exercise this dog may be boisterous and may run away.
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