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Hungarian Vizsla Info
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. 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. 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 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. 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 maintance 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, you cant shout at a Hungarian Vizsla as he wont respond.
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. 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.
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. IYou do not have to work your dog to own a Hungarian Vizsla. The Vizsla much prefers your arm chair than living in a kennel. They are a sensitive breed when I compare them to a Weimaraner. The Breed Standard for the Hungarian Vizsla by the Kennel Club http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/97 The Hungarian Vizsla is hip scored before breeding. Our next litter will be in 2010 from Amber, we are unsure yet when her seasons will work out so we cant give a time frame, but we are looking at anything from May onwards.
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