Vizsla

• Group 7: Pointers
• Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs

• With working trial

Hungary

Rövidszőrű magyar vizsla Magyar Vizsla Shorthair

Male 58-64 cm Female 54-60 cm

The Short-haired Pointing Dog Hungarian ( magyar vizsla hungarian Rövidszőrű ) is recognized by the FCI breed (FCI Group 7, Section 1.1, Standard No. 57). As a pointing dog breed is one of the hunting dogs.

Origin and History

The breed Magyar Vizsla ( phonetically [ mɒɟɒr viʒlɒ ] (Hungarian), / mɑdjɑr viʒlɑ / (Simplified) ) emerged in the early 20th century. However, already the Magyars brought with such a type of dog from Asia than they did 9-10. Century settled in the Carpathian Basin. The golden color has the purpose of camouflage in the plains and cornfields. The ancestors of this breed disappeared in the 19th century, more and more, as pointers, setters and pointers came into fashion. Around 1920 was remembered at the old hunting dog type and began to register the stock. On May 29, 1920, the "Hungarian Vizsla Breeders Association " was founded, which oversees this dog breeding. In 1936 the breed was recognized by the FCI. After further setbacks through the world wars of the Vizsla became more and more enthusiasts. Meanwhile, the racial stocks are secured. In Germany about 150 pups are born per year. By cross-breeding with German Wirehaired another Vizsla breed was developed. The wire -haired Hungarian Vizsla recognized by the FCI since 1965.

Description

The males are 58-64 cm and females 54-60 cm high. The body is muscular, but narrow. The short-haired Magyar Vizsla occurs in all shades of fine yellow to dark gold. Small ( 5 cm) white markings on the chest are accepted. Spotted coat is undesirable. The color of the medium- large eyes adapted to the coat color, usually never pungent or cold. Darker eyes, however, as with many other hunting breeds, strikingly bright eyes towards preferred. The ears are set low, hanging down close to the cheeks are rounded down. The lips are close fitting, never drooping. Wattles ( dewlap ) are undesirable. The tail is carried horizontally in the movement. Docking of tail is allowed in Germany under the proviso hunting guide, otherwise prohibited by the Animal Welfare Act.

Nature and use

When hunting the Magyar Vizsla is used pretty much universal, he is an excellent bloodhound, dog fetches like a soft muzzle, it combines the advantages of a greyhound, endurance and speed, with track and track safety. He is very willing to learn. His kindness, his sensitivity and attachment prohibit the kennel. With sufficient employment it can be kept as a family pet.

The Magyar Vizsla is a very sensitive dog, who can not bear rough treatment in education, training and entertainment. Extremely pronounced his physical need for contact, he evades her caregiver literally out of the page. A Vizsla needs adequate and appropriate employment. This is the one of the hunting use and for others a variety of opportunities in the rescue dogs work or dog sports such as track work, Mantrailing or agility. The Magyar Vizsla does require exercise and movement appropriate mental workload. An underload can lead to behavioral problems.

Care

The coat of the short-haired Magyar Vizsla is largely self-cleaning and requires little care. With appropriate care, the blending of the claws is unnecessary.