| This dog comes from Hungary where the word | | | | Her nails may need to be examined for growth |
| Vizsla actually means alert. This dog is known to | | | | and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet |
| be responsive and gentle. They do need a lot of | | | | grow slower than the toenails of the front feet. |
| exercise so a properly fenced in year, making | | | | *Life Span. The Vizsla can live between 11 and 14 |
| note that they can jump high, would be ideal. | | | | years with proper nutrition, medical care and |
| They are generally good with other pets, dogs | | | | excellent living conditions. |
| and well behaved children. As a reminder, never | | | | *History. The Vizsla come from Hungary where |
| leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog. | | | | they were used to hunt game birds. They were |
| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult | | | | first registered by the American Kennel |
| size (two years old or older) of the Vizsla is 22.5 | | | | Association in 1960. |
| to 25 inches to the withers (highest point of the | | | | Some Registries: |
| shoulder) and 48.5 to 66 pounds. | | | | * Vizsla Club of America |
| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds | | | | *UKC United Kennel Club |
| have certain inherited health problems associated | | | | *NKC National Kennel Club |
| with that specific breed and the Vizsla is no | | | | *CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| exception. Be on the look out for skin problems, | | | | *APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| epilepsy (common in dogs) and Canine Hip | | | | *AKC American Kennel Club |
| Dysplasia (genetic based looseness in the hip joint | | | | *FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| that can lead to arthritis pain and lameness). This | | | | *NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| disease list is an informative guideline only. Other | | | | *KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| diseases may also be significant threats, please | | | | *ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club |
| contact your veterinarian for a complete list. | | | | *ACR = American Canine Registry |
| She should visit the veterinarian several times in | | | | Litter Size: 6 to 8 Vizsla puppies |
| the first year for shots, boosters and check up. | | | | Category:: Sporting, Gundog |
| Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian | | | | Terms To Describe: Distinguished, robust, drive, |
| yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, | | | | power, affectionate, companion, gentle, lively, |
| six years and on, she should visit the veterinarian | | | | sensitive, fearless. |
| twice a year for check ups and shots. | | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets. | | | | They make a good watch dog. |
| *Grooming. The Vizsla has a short, dense, and | | | | Highly intelligent. |
| smooth easy to care for coat. She should be | | | | *SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| brushed regularly. Brushing will help her maintain a | | | | They make a poor guard dog. |
| clean and healthy coat, help you keep a closer | | | | May need an experienced owner. |
| eye on her health and strengthen your emotional | | | | Can be difficult to housebreak. |
| bond with her. | | | | Excellent jumpers so watch that fence. |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a | | | | *Other Names Known By: Hungarian Vizsla, |
| week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed | | | | Hungarian Pointer, Magyar Vizsla |
| for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything in |
| plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) | | | | this information may be correct for your dog. |
| and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease | | | | This information is meant as a good faith guideline |
| can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and | | | | only. |
| other serious disease. | | | | |