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  NZKC - Breed Standard - Hungarian Vizsla - Gundogs
The Vizsla is a Hungarian hunting dog which probably descended from two ancient breeds: the Transylvanian hound, and the Turkish Yellow Dog (now extinct).
The Vizsla is a friendly and loving dog breed that adapts well to family life.
The owner of a Vizsla should be an active and energetic leader because if not given enough exercise, the Vizsla may become destructive.
www.nzkc.org.nz /br306.html   (726 words)

  
  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Hungarian Vizsla   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Vizslas are known as excellent hunting dogs, and also have a level personality making them suited for families.
Hungarian breeders have carefully selected the breeding stock to achieve the yellow/sandy/bread crust color of their pointers (vizslas) since it was a very suitable color for hunting game birds in the plains of Hungary.
Vizsla was gaining popularity and the breed was prospering in those years, until the WWII, but that period is another distinct chapter in the history of the Vizsla breed and deserves to be written about in detail.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Hungarian-Vizsla   (2252 words)

  
 Vizsla Information
The Vizsla is one of the best kept secrets in the sporting group of dogs, and I hope to provide you with some of the basic Vizsla information on these pages.
The general appearance of a Vizsla is that of a medium-sized short-coated hunting dog of distinguished appearance and bearing.
If you are interested in purchasing a Vizsla, go to the AKC Vizsla breed page and you can find the breeder referral person for your area through the Vizsla Club of America.
www.miravizslas.com /information.htm   (1545 words)

  
  Hungarian Vizsla Dog Breed Information
Vizslas are known as excellent hunting dogs, and also have a level personality making them suited for families.
Male Vizslas typically weigh between 55 and 65 lb (25 to 29 kg), females 45 to 55 lb (20 to 25 kg).
Vizslas are often mistaken for ridgeless Rhodesian Ridgebacks, and are physically likened to Weimaraners.
www.usapetstoday.com /hungarian_vizsla.htm   (315 words)

  
 Dog Breed Directory: Hungarian Vizsla - www.canineconcepts.co.uk
The Vizsla, pronounced Vizh-la (zh as in vision), is a dog breed originating in Hungary.
Vizslas are known as excellent game bird hunting dogs, and also have a level personality making them suited for families.
Ancestors of todays's Vizsla were the hunting dogs used by the Magyar tribes living in the Carpathian Basin in the Eighth Century.
www.canineconcepts.co.uk /dog-breeds--Hungarian-Vizsla--Hungarian+Vizsla   (282 words)

  
 Hungarian Vizsla
The Hungarian Vizsla is a member of the gundog group.
The exact origin of the Hungarian Vizsla is a bit of a mystery, some say their ancestors existed centuries ago and others say they were developed in the 20th century.
The Vizsla is not an unduly difficult dog to train as long as there is consistency and firmness in the training.
www.petplanet.co.uk /petplanet/breeds/Hungarian_Vizsla.htm   (810 words)

  
 The Hungarian Vizsla - Internet Library - dogsites.com.au
The Hungarian Vizsla is bred to be a multi-purpose gundog and an integral part of a family representing the best of sporting dog and loving, loyal family member.
The Vizsla is bred as a close ranging dog so they very rarely wander and are very focused on their handlers position even when they are working.
While the Hungarian Vizsla may be 'easy care' in grooming, it is the extreme opposite in exercise and amusement.
www.dogsites.com.au /internet_library/the_hungarian_vizsla.html   (990 words)

  
 Burke's Backyard Archives 1999 - Hungarian Vizsla
The Hungarian Vizsla is a slim, sleek, sophisticated-looking dog with a sensitive expression and thin, silky, drop ears.
Vizslas love being indoors and, due to their thin coats, feel the cold in winter.
Hungarian Vizslas are best suited to very active, responsible people with a commitment to a long daily walk.
www.burkesbackyard.com.au /1999/archives/25/roadtests/dog_breeds/hungarian_vizsla   (418 words)

  
 About Vizslas
The Vizsla must also be part of the family and is not well suited either physically or emotionally to full time kennel life.
Although the Vizsla has only been in Canada since 1953, the breed's ancestors were recognized for their hunting abilities on the European continent over one thousand years ago.
Companion dogs of the early warlords, barons and kings, Vizsla blood was preserved pure for centuries by the land owning aristocracy and held in high esteem by their owners.
www.highpointvizslas.com /html/about_vizslas.html   (1914 words)

  
 Hungarian Vizsla Breeders and Breed Clubs
The Hungarian Vizsla is immediately recognisable by his distinctive smooth and shiny russet gold coat together with his elegant balanced outline.
The Hungarian Vizsla very nearly died out in the period between the two World Wars and was only rescued by a core of dedicated enthusiasts.
The Hungarian Wire-Haired Vizsla is immediately recognisable by russet gold coat, the same colour as his Smooth cousin, but dull, lustreless and lying close to the body.
www.kennels.co.uk /Gundogs/HungarianVizsla.html   (654 words)

  
 Ingle & Mead's Vizsla Articles:
The word "vizsla" means "pointer" in Hungarian, so it could have been any pointer dog used at that time for hunting that this letter was referring to.
One of the opinions is that the modern Hungarian Vizsla came out of crossbreeding between various pointers and hounds, because as late as 1935 there were puppies born in Vizsla litters that looked like pointers and hounds.
The Hungarian club of Breeders of Hungarian Pointer was established In May of 1920 and that same year, Professor Raitsits and Dr. Polgar established first studbook of Hungarian Vizsla.
www.vizsladogs.com /ARTICLES/vizhist1.htm   (1138 words)

  
 Hungarian Vizsla Breed Information and Pictures - Dooziedog.com
Hungarian Vizsla's have become more popular in recent years and can adapt to country or city life.
It is presumed that the Hungarian Vizsla came to Hungary about 10 centuries ago with the Magyars.
Hungarian Vizsla's do feel the cold as they don't have an undercoat and should not be kept in a cold environment.
www.dooziedog.com /dog_breeds/hungarian_vizsla   (348 words)

  
 Hungarian Vizsla - Definition, explanation
Vizslas are often mistaken for ridgeless Rhodesian Ridgebacks, and are physically likened to Weimaraners, their German cousins.
A bored Vizsla is a destructive Vizsla who is likely to engage in unwanted behavior, including chewing anything and everything in your home.
The other theory holds that the Vizsla is a product of the nineteenth century, having been the product of Weimaraners and other pointer breeds.
www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/h/hu/hungarian_vizsla.php   (265 words)

  
 History of the Vizsla
The golden Vizsla was the favorite companion-hunting dog of the early barons and war lords and, with the evolution of the nobility and large landowners, the breed was preserved in its purity through the centuries.
The breed is called the Hungarian Vizsla, not because of its origin in the country of Hungary as we know it today, but because of its origin in the Greater Hungarian Kingdom which existed prior to World War I and covered both Czechoslovakia and Hungary.
Within these various districts their Vizslas were bred to conform to the requirements for use in a certain given area, in addition to just pointing and retrieving.
www.buschvizslas.com /history.htm   (2403 words)

  
 Hungarian Vizsla
Vizslas are fun to train because they are eager to prove how much they love their owners.
Vizslas are small enough to be good dogs for a city apartment, but remember like other sporting dogs they require daily exercise.
Vizsla's are sensitive dogs, devoted to those who treat them kindly and give them attention.
www.irishdogs.ie /Breeds/Hungarian%20Vizsla.htm   (395 words)

  
 Hungarian Vizsla Club of NSW Inc Australia
The Club welcomes all Vizsla owners - whether the dog is a top-winning show dog, a companion hunter or a top class pet.
Also welcome are those who are interested in learning more about the breed, previous Vizsla owners who happen to be without a Vizsla currently and others who, for whatever reason, are admirers of this lovely breed.
No matter what else any of our Vizslas do, they are all members of our families and you will find that concern for the welfare of these fabulous four footed family members is at the core of all HVC of NSW activities.
www.vizsla.org.au   (289 words)

  
 Vizsla Information and Pictures, Vizslas
The Vizsla is a hunting dog and may be good with cats they are raised with, but should not be trusted with animals such as hamsters, rabbits and guinea pigs etc...
The name "Vizsla" in Hungarian means, "pointer." The Vizsla is a fine retriever with an excellent nose, and is a good small game and bird hunter and pointer - even on marshy terrain.
The longhaired Vizslas are not registered anywhere in the world but there are some to be found in Europe.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /vizsla.htm   (793 words)

  
 The Vizsla Newzsletter Pages
The Hungarian Vizsla is bred to be a multi-purpose gundog and an integral part of a family representing the best of sporting dog and loving, loyal family member.
The Vizsla is bred as a close ranging dog so they very rarely wander and are very focused on their handlers position even when they are working.
While the Hungarian Vizsla may be 'easy care' in grooming, it is the extreme opposite in exercise and amusement.
www.trader.co.nz /vizsla/vizsla.htm   (959 words)

  
 hungarian vizsla for sale - DomainNameSanity
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 PEDIGREE Dog Breeds :
The Hungarian Vizsla is the national dog of Hungary.
For centuries the Vizsla was owned by the sporting nobility of Hungary and, before firearms were introduced in the 1700s, was used to scent and search for birds that were then either caught by falcons or netted.
Hungarian Vizslas live from between 10 to 12 years of age.
www.pedigree.co.nz /breeds/?b=99&p=H&pp=   (444 words)

  
 Hungarian Vizsla Breed Information - Breeders lists - Puppies Australia
The Hungarian Vizsla served its purpose in Hungary in the gain growing fields; its colour provided it an excellent camouflage when hunting the partridge and the hares.
As early as the end of the 19th century, competitions for pointing dogs were organised in Hungary, in which Hungarian Vizslas participated with great success.
The specific modern breeding started in 1920, as a result of which, the Hungarian Vizsla received recognition by the FCI in 1936.
www.dogs4sale.com.au /Breeds/Hungarian_Vizsla/Breed_Fact_Sheet.htm   (619 words)

  
 Hungarian Vizsla
The Hungarian Vizsla or Magyar Vizsla is the national hunting dog of Hungary.
The Vizsla was developed as an extremely vesatile dog, able to hunt, track, point and retrieve hare, ducks, gees and other pray.
Vizsla is a versatile, easily trained Gundog which also makes first-class pet and is good with children.
members.tripod.com /~M_F_A/dogofthe20.htm   (187 words)

  
 OzPets - Breeds - Hungarian Vizsla
For centuries the Vizsla was owned by the sporting nobility of Hungary and before firearms were introduced in the 1700's, was used to scent and search for birds which were then either caught by falcons or netted.
The Vizsla was also used to hunt deer, wild boar and wolf, all of which it was expected to hold at bay.
The Vizsla is an extremely adaptable dog and overseas has been used as a guard dog and even as a movie star.
www.ozpets.com.au /dogs/review/hungarianvizsla.shtml   (642 words)

  
 Hungarian Vizsla at Kaynine Online
For centuries the Vizsla was owned by the sporting nobility of Hungary and before firearms were introduced in the 1700's, was used to scent and search for birds which were then either caught by falcons or netted.
The Vizsla was also used to hunt deer, wild boar and wolf, all of which it was expected to hold at bay.
The Vizsla is an extremely adaptable dog and overseas has been used as a guard dog and even as a movie star.
www.kaynineonline.com /breed_hungarian_vizsla.htm   (608 words)

  
 Hungarian Vizsla - Hungarian Vizsla puppies for sale & Hungarian Vizsla breeders UK
The Vizsla, pronounced Vizh-la (zh as in vision), is a dog breed originating in Hungary.
Vizslas are known as excellent game bird hunting dogs, and also have a level personality making them suited for families.
Vizslas are often mistaken for ridge less Rhodesian Ridgebacks, and physically likened to Weimaraners, their German cousins.
www.breedersonline.co.uk /Dogs/Hungarian-Vizsla.asp   (307 words)

  
 Elgin Vizslas features Hungarian Vizsla puppies, Vizsla Breeder, and Vizsla Clubs for this particular pedigree of ...
The Hungarian or Magyar Vizsla represents one of the best in sporting dogs and loyal companions and has a strong claim to being one of the smallest of the all-round pointer-retriever breeds.
The Vizsla is not content to be "put in the kennel with the dogs" after the hunt and only reaches his fullest capacity when he is a member of the family he serves.
It is known that the ancestors of the present Vizsla were the trusted and favorite hunting dogs of the Magyar tribes which lived in the Carpathian basin in the Eighth Century.
www.elginvizslas.com   (1236 words)

  
 Hungarian Vizsla
History and origin: Hungary's national dog, the Hungarian Vizsla is a hunting dog who first appeared in Central Europe in the 13th and 14th centuries.
The Vizsla's short coat allowed him to be used in the warmer climates of southern Hungary.
A Vizsla owner must have time to train and socialize this breed, which can be destructive and noisy if left alone for long periods.
www.i-love-dogs.com /dog-articles/Hungarian_Vizsla.html   (590 words)

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