Hungarian Wire-Haired Pointing Dog
AKA: Wirehaired Vizsla, Vizsla, Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla, Drotzoru Magyar Vizsla
Description: The Hungarian Wire-haired Pointing Dog is a medium-sized dog with a sturdy and muscular body. The head is made up of a moderately wide skull and a moderate stop. The muzzle is squared at the end. The jaws are powerful, forming a scissors bite. The nose is brown, and the eyes are just a shade darker than its coat (yellow or black eye are not preferred). The ears are proportionately long and hanging.
The neck is muscular and arched, without a dewlap. The chest is broad and deep. The front legs are straight, while the hind legs are moderately angled by the thighs. The feet are catlike. The tail is thick, carried horizontally when moving.
The Hungarian Wire-haired Pointing Dog’s hair varies in length. On the head, the hair is short and rough. There is longer hair on the muzzle, forming a beard. The eyebrows are pronounced by slightly long hair. Longer and finer hair is also present on the ears. Hair is also longer on the body. Hair on the forelimbs are short and rough.
Dynamics: The Hungarian Wire-haired Pointing Dog is lively, affectionate, and has a gentle temperament. It is also intelligent, sensitive, and obedient. Training is easy but it has to be consistent and firm. The Hungarian Wire-haired Pointing Dog may also be willful, but it is loyal and protective of its owner and family. This breed can get along well with children, and can generally get along with other breeds. Socialization is needed for the Hungarian Wire-haired Pointing Dog to adapt to any situation and environment. This breed is known as chewers.
Breed Group: Gun Dog
Weight: males 45-60 pounds (20-27kg), females 40-55 pounds (18-25kg)
Height: males 22.5-25 (57-64cm), females 21-23.5 inches (53-60cm)
Color: The coat of the Hungarian Wire-haired Pointing Dog comes in russet gold. Sometimes there are white marks on the chest and feet.
Country of Origin: The Hungarian Wire-haired Pointing Dog was created in the 1930s. A thick-coated Vizsla was crossed with a German Wire-haired Pointer, and the result was the Hungarian Wire-haired Pointing Dog. The breed was developed by mr. Vasas Jozsef.
Activities: The Hungarian Wire-haired Pointing Dog has a huge amount of stamina. It requires long walks and exercises. Its talents include tracking, retrieving, pointing, watchdogging, and competitive obedience.
Grooming: The wire-haired coat of the Hungarian Wire-haired Pointing Dog is rough and hard. It needs to be brushed with a bristle brush. Dry shampoo occasionally. Keep the nails clipped.
Other Info: The Hungarian Wire-haired Pointing Dog has a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years. It is not recommended to live in an apartment.
