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Uk breeders of Weimaraner and Hungarian Vizsla
HUNGARIAN VIZSLA INFORMATION
The Hungarian Vizsla is an active dog, so you should ask yourself "Is this the right breed for me"?When I am asked if I find the Hungarian Vizsla and easy dog to own, I say yes to myself because they are my "ideal" dog to own. But they are not an easy dog to own for just anyone. We have land there fore the dogs get plenty of exercise and can often spend a whole week in the paddocks whilst I am busy in the gardens, so it is easy for me to say they are easy to own as they entertain themselves. They must have off lead running every day. This is a very important fact when owning this dog. If you live in a city and will only be lead walking every day, then I believe you need to re think. Or make sure you can include off lead running. The truth is they are an active breed of dog to own. When looking at any breed in the gundog group you must look at why they were bred, what is in their make up, can you cope with the exercise. A hunting dog always has more energy than a dog not bred for hunting. They have an acquiring mind, usually very intelligent. With intelligence can come problems such as Separation problems from the owner, destruction, and noise. The Vizsla can run and run and run, they are full of energy outside. Once an adult they are lovely house dogs, but they can be very demanding as puppies. I do not think you need to live on a farm with acres of ground to own a Hungarian Vizsla, a home is what is required that knows it has to take the dog out at least twice a day when the dog is an adult, and someone around most of the day. The Vizsla needs exercise off the lead as well as on the lead. Free running your dog will run off his abundance of energy. A walk once around the block at night is not for the Vizsla. He needs open spaces to have a good run. I stress this again that the Hungarian Vizsla is a dog that is full of energy, pups are into everything. They can be very hard work in those early weeks. So do not take this breed on if you work full time. I also love the fact they have some brains and its something to work with. The breed are sensitive and can not bear harsh handling. If you do, your dog will run a mile and wont respond at all. You must reward train and teach your dog new experiences whilst it is young. I recommend you read The Hungarian Vizsla, by Gay Gottlieb if you are thinking of buying a Hungarian Vizsla as her in-depth knowledge on the history of the dog is worth reading. The early origins of this dog are said to be difficult to trace, but it is thought that they probably began in the 9th century. The Magyar tribes who migrated from Asia hunted a great deal and on their journeys they were accompanied by herding dogs which believed were Hungarian herding breeds. It is thought that the Hungarian Vizsla of today is a descendant from these early dogs. It is said that they were crossed with the native Turkish "Yellow dog", and over the centuries the Hungarian vizsla was crossed again with other breeds such as Irish setter, a pointing dog, and many others, and the out come was the dog we own today......
When looking into owning a dog you must not only look at the demand the dog may put on you for exercise, but can you cope with the daily grooming care of the dog. The one good thing about a Hungarian Vizsla is its short coat, and lack of grooming that needs to be done. Even though a short coated dog is easier to look after they still need a bath every 2-4 weeks if living in the home with you, and they need their nails trimmed every 2-4 weeks. Ears should be looked at least once a week to check for ear mites. Their coat may need a groom with a hand glove. But that is really it, no real big grooming with their coat. This is a hunting breed and because of this it wants to be a busy little dog. The Hungarian Vizsla is so intelligent. He is a very sensitive dog and needs to have social skills put in early on, especially to loud noises, different experiences to make a better dog in the end day. The Vizsla responds well to a happy voice when training.
The Hungarian Vizsla loves human companionship, and he is not a dog you can leave every single day on its own, other wise he is very unhappy. An unhappy dog can present itself in many ways, a vocal dog whilst you are left, a destructive dog, or a pent up energy when you get home. He can get mischievous with the furniture if you are not there.
Costs of keeping a Vizsla are pretty low as they do not eat huge amounts of food, and if you have a healthy dog you wont be at the vets. Insurance is what is needed for any breed of dog, cross bred or pedigree. As veterinary centres charge more and more money these days. A healthy dog can live up to 14 years, so they are a long term commitment, which should never be taken on lightly. I find the Vizsla an interesting dog to own, alert, photogenic, elegant, loving, wants to be with me all the time and I think they have a 6th sense. They can hear a pin drop miles away. I am asked often what are the dogs like with children. I would say very good with children, but its a two way relationship. If your children menace dogs, wont leave them alone, wont give them space to sleep, let them be quiet, and are children that will lay on a dog all the whole time, then do expect your dog to get grumpy. Because of this reason children aged 1 to 5 really you need to ask yourself do you need to purchase a dog at this stage in their lives. Children that are older tend not to over menace a dog. Believe me I been their and got the T shirt, DVD etc. I know what kiddies are like of all ages. If your children are not going to menace a dog then you can include a puppy at the age when they are younger. We always say its a lot of money to loose setting up a Hungarian Vizsla in the home when you may have to re-home it and loose your money. Think very carefully. Hungarian Vizsla are in deed a better dog to own than a Weimaraner puppy if you have younger children. We take each family on merit. But we do know that you wont put in the training if you have lots of children under school age, and we are reluctant to place dogs in homes that we know parents wont have the time to put into their dogs. You do not have to work your dog to own a Hungarian Vizsla. However the more you do with your dogs in the way of activities the happier the Vizsla will be. The Vizsla much prefers your arm chair than living in a kennel. They are a sensitive breed when I compare them to a Weimaraner. You can NOT buy one of these dogs as a guard dog! The Breed Standard for the Hungarian Vizsla by the Kennel Club http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/97 To buy a puppy from a good breeder they should be kennel club assured breeders, and a member of a breed club. Although this is no guarantee for a good puppy, you should go and visit the breeder and check all premises are clean and breeder is helpful and the dogs are of a good temperament. Many assured breeders are unchecked yet by the kennel club and this is why you can not trust adverts alone. Please see your breeder, and make sure you feel happy they would offer you adequate after care. The Hungarian Vizsla is hip scored before breeding and this is the only requirement for health under the assured breeder scheme.
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