About the Wirehaired Vizsla
HUNGARIAN WIRE-HAIRED VIZSLAOfficial U.K.C. Breed Standard
©Copyright 2006, United Kennel Club, Inc. HISTORY
The Hungarian Wire-Haired Vizsla (Wirehaired Vizsla) was created by cross-breeding the Hungarian Short-Haired Vizsla with the German Wire-Haired Pointer during the 1930’s. The Hungarian Wire-Haired Vizsla was recognized by the United Kennel Club January 1, 2006.
GENERAL APPEARANCE
The Hungarian Wire-Haired Vizsla is a medium-sized, wire-coated hunting dog, with a
distinguished appearance and bearing. They have a lean build and are very robust. The coat
is an attractive russet gold. This is a dog of power and drive in the field, yet is a
tractable and affectionate companion in the home. Field-conditioned coats, as well as a
brawny or sinewy muscular condition, and honorable scars, indicating a working hunting
dog, are never to be penalized. The qualities that make a “dual dog” are always
to be appreciated, not depreciated.
CHARACTERISTICS
The Hungarian Wire-Haired Vizsla is a versatile, natural hunter endowed with an excellent
nose and an above average trainability. Although they are lively, gentle mannered,
demonstrably affectionate and sensitive, they are also fearless and possessed of a
well-developed protective instinct. The breed has a firmness on point, is an excellent
retriever, and has the determination to remain on the scent even when swimming. The
overall appearance embodies the qualities of a multipurpose pointing dog, endurance,
working ability and an easily satisfied nature. Body length slightly exceeds the height,
measured at the withers. The skin is tightly-fitting, well-pigmented.