Background:
Of Hungarian origin, the Vizsla has quickly become popular worldwide in recent decades. It was recognized in 1960 by the AKC but was well known in the US even prior to that. It is a distinguished, robust dog with an elastic gait that is renowned as a hunter over difficult terrain, including marshes and brush.
Personality:
The Vizsla is an intelligent, obedient and trainable dog. It does well both in the field and as a family pet. It does prefer open areas to run and play and as such, it would need a home at least with a fenced yard to run around in.
Physical Appearance:
| Height | 19.5" - 25.5" |
| Weight | 50 - 60 lbs |
| Coat | Short, close to the body |
| Color | Dark, sandy yellow |
| Head | Squared off, moderately broad skull with open nostrils |
| Ears | Thin, long and rounded |
| Eyes | Blends with the color of the body |
| Body | Strongly muscled, proportionate with a short back |
| Tail | Docked one-third off |
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