What breeds make up a Wirehaired Vizsla?

The Wirehaired Vizsla is a completely separate breed from the more commonly known smooth-coated Vizsla. The Wirehaired Vizsla was developed in the 1930s, initially by Vasas Jozsef, owner of the Csabai vizsla kennel along with Gresznarik Laszlo, who owned the de Selle German Wirehaired Pointer kennel.

Are Wirehaired Vizslas soft?

They’re both soft in temperament and take any correction very much to heart. Keeping those qualities of the Vizsla was a prominent goal of those who developed the Wirehaired breed.

How much does a Wirehaired Vizsla cost?

The Wirehaired Vizsla is a rare dog breed in Hungary with an estimated 30 litters (approximately 140-150 dogs) being registered annually. The average price for a puppy will be somewhere between $1,000 – $1,500 per puppy.

What is the lifespan of a Hungarian Vizsla?

12 – 15 years
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What’s the difference between a Vizsla and a Weimaraner?

Both dogs are medium in size and have short coats. The Vizsla is smaller than the Weimaraner and is 56-61 cm tall, whilst the Weimaraner’s average height is 64-69 cm. The Vizsla is slightly smaller boned to the Weimaraner but they tend to be a bit longer in the body.

How do you discipline a Vizsla?

Discipline meted even 10 minutes after the unacceptable behavior is likely to be ineffective in preventing recurrence, because your vizsla may not even understand the reason for the discipline. 4. Use FIRM, CLEAR, CONSISTENT DISCIPLINE.

Are Vizsla dogs easy to train?

Trainability. Vizslas are thought to be fairly easy to train, but they will take some patience. Known to be slow-developing dogs, training may take a while for some Vizslas to pick up, while others may master commands in a matter of days.

Can Hungarian Vizslas be aggressive?

I’ve been training an Hungarian Vizsla puppy for a few months now. At the very first lesson, I advised the young owners that male Vizslas can be aggressive, headstrong and dominant dogs. With this being the case, I have insisted that they keep the dog on the lead, a little short term pain for long term gain.

What makes a Wirehaired Vizsla a good dog?

The breed possesses an excellent nose for hunting and tracking feather and fur on land and in water, as well as a natural point and retrieve. The breed’s most distinguishing features are its weather resistant dense wire coat and its facial furnishings, specifically its beard and eyebrows.

What kind of coat does a Vizsla have?

The vizsla coat is short, smooth and dense with no undercoat. Considered “wash and wear,” vizslas require little more than a quick rubdown with a rubber curry brush. The color is a solid golden rust (also called russet). Vizslas are active dogs, requiring a high level of physical activity, given their hunting history.

Is the Hungarian Vizsla a good hunting dog?

The Hungarian vizsla is one of the hunt, point and retrieve (HPR) breeds and makes an excellent roughshooting and family companion when properly reared and trained.

When did the Vizsla breed become a breed?

In the midst of World War I, as the breed was threatened with extinction, modern breeding began. In 1936, the FCI formally recognized the Short-Haired Hungarian Vizsla. Then came World War II.