Vizsla – The Hungarian Noble's favorite…
Tips for caring and owning a Vizsla
Breed Introduction
Versatile, stylish and dignified, the Vizsla, often referred to as the "Velcro Vizsla." is one of the most favored breeds of the early Hungarian nobility. A lively and gentle breed that has proven itself to be a truly trustworthy companion. Thanks to their energy levels, they need an active family who can provide them with enough exercise, as well as the companionship they thrive on. Give your Vizsla a job to do and he will be a happy dog. However, leave him to his own devices for hours on end and he'll soon become bored and boistrous. They bond very closely with their family and will be found following their 'pack' from room to room or just serving as a foot warmer. They also love to play games and mouth everything they come into contact with. The Vizsla excels as watchdog due to his keen senses and protective instinct. Training and socialization at an early age is a must for this breed, as they can become shy and timid if not socialized properly.
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Will a Vizsla be a suitable dog for my family?
- Yes, if you want a medium sized dog (30-65lbs)
- You have at least a small yard (less than half an acre) for your dog to run in
- The yard is well secured with highly visible fencing
- If you are able to spend at least 45-60 minutes total per day for the feeding, exercising, training, and grooming of your dog
- You want a smooth coated dog
- You're happy to have a dog that sheds on a year round basis
- No-one in your home (or who visits regularly) is below the age of 5 years
- If you want a dog that needs average housebreaking time – (6-12 wks)
- You want a dog who's very active and will join in with your activities (e.g. jog with you, play active games, go hiking, etc.)
- Your ideal dog will be generally easy to train (will take an average amount of time)
- If you want a dog that will bark to warn you of odd noises or strangers
- You have previous experience of owning dogs
Vizsla Stat Chart
Rating System:
Ease of training: 1 is hard to train, 5 is easy
Ease of grooming: 1 is hard to groom, 5 is easy
Sociability: 1 is not social, 5 is very social
Guarding: 1 is not a good guard dog, 5 is very good guard dog
Suitable for Apartments: 1 is not suitable, 5 is very suitable
Noisiness: 1 is quiet, 5 is loud
Biting and Nipping: 1 is doesn’t nip/bite, 5 high chance of biting/nipping
Energy Level: 1 is low energy, 5 is high energy
Shedding: 1 is low energy, 5 is high shedding
Affection: 1 is not very friendly, 5 is very friendly
Exercise Requirements: 1 is low exercise needed, 5 is a lot of exercise
Breed Stat
Size: Medium
Life span: Over 10 Years
Exercise: More than 2 hours per day
Grooming: Once a week
Coat length: Short
Coat sheds?: Yes
Home Size: Large
Garden Size: Large
Rating System:
Ease of training: 1 is hard to train, 5 is easy
Ease of grooming: 1 is hard to groom, 5 is easy
Sociability: 1 is not social, 5 is very social
Guarding: 1 is not a good guard dog, 5 is very good guard dog
Suitable for Apartments: 1 is not suitable, 5 is very suitable
Noisiness: 1 is quiet, 5 is loud
Biting and Nipping: 1 is doesn’t nip/bite, 5 high chance of biting/nipping
Energy Level: 1 is low energy, 5 is high energy
Shedding: 1 is low energy, 5 is high shedding
Affection: 1 is not very friendly, 5 is very friendly
Exercise Requirements: 1 is low exercise needed, 5 is a lot of exercise