Vizsla

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Vizsla
Other namesHungarian Vizsla
Magyar Vizsla
Hungarian Pointer
Origin Hungary
Traits
Height Males 22–25 in (56–64 cm)
Females 21–24 in (53–61 cm)
Weight Males 45–66 lb (20–30 kg)
Females 40–55 lb (18–25 kg)
Kennel club standards
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)
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The Vizsla (Hungarian: [ˈviʒlɒ]),[a] also known as Hungarian Vizsla, Magyar Vizsla or Hungarian Pointer, is a dog breed from Hungary and belongs to the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) group 7 (Pointing Dogs),[3] the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) group 1 (Sporting group),[4] and the American Kennel Club (Sporting group).[5] The Hungarian or Magyar Vizsla or Smooth-Haired Vizsla are sporting dogs and loyal companions. The Vizsla's medium size is one of the breed's most appealing characteristics. As a hunter of fowl and upland game, the Vizsla has held a prominent position among sporting dogs – that of household companion and family dog.

The Hungarian Vizsla is a versatile hunting dog that was traditionally and is currently used to hunt, point, and retrieve, referring to the dog's natural ability in tracking, pointing, and retrieving game, including in water.[6] Although they are lively, gentle-mannered, demonstrably affectionate and sensitive, they are also fearless and possess a well-developed protective instinct.[7]

  1. ^ "Definition of vizsla | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com.
  2. ^ a b c "Definition of VIZSLA". merriam-webster.com. 22 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Pointing dogs". Federation Cynologique Internationale. 29 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Sporting dogs". Canadian Kennel Club. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Sporting dogs". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  6. ^ "Shooting UK: Hunt, point and retrieve – truly versatile dogs". June 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Vizsla Club of America". Archived from the original on 17 April 2008. Retrieved 16 June 2008.


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