The Hungarian Vizsla is a sleek, athletic gundog known for its striking rust-coloured coat and affectionate "velcro" personality. They form incredibly strong bonds with their owners and are often call...
56–61 cm
20–30 kg
12–14 years
Low — weekly brushing
Very high — 2+ hours daily
Hungary
Short, smooth, dense
Large
Affectionate, energetic, gentle, sensitive, intelligent
Exercise: Very high — 2+ hours daily. They need running, retrieving, and mental challenges. They excel at agility, field trials, and canicross. A bored Vizsla becomes anxious and destructive.
Grooming: Low — weekly brushing. Minimal grooming. Their short coat is easy to maintain.
Coat: Short, smooth, dense
Known health issues
Hip dysplasia, epilepsy, hypothyroidism, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), cancer (lymphosarcoma)
Origin
Hungary
Size category
Large
The Hungarian Vizsla is a sleek, athletic gundog known for its striking rust-coloured coat and affectionate "velcro" personality. They form incredibly strong bonds with their owners and are often called "velcro dogs" for their desire to be close. They need an active lifestyle.
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