Hungarian vizsla: breed description, species and cultivation

The Hungarian Vizsla is a breed of dog that is also called a Pointing Dog. This is not only an excellent work animal, but also an elegant animal. These dogs are considered excellent hunters and companions. However, all owners need to be prepared for the fact that when the dogs are not hunting, they will need to look for any other entertainment.

The Hungarian Vizsla was first mentioned in the 10th century and was the ancestor of the Hungarian Pointing Dog. AND this mention was preserved in the Viennese annals during the reign of Louis the Great... It was said that such dogs are excellent hunters for hares and other small game.

For several centuries in a row, these animals have been used for falconry.

If we translate the word "vizsla" from Hungarian, it means either "seek" or "bring". In addition, the fame of an excellent sense of smell and the ability to find their prey quickly and accurately spread throughout the world. Such an animal can hunt not only on land, but also on water. Very often, the Hungarian vyzhlu is compared with the Estonian or Russian hounds.

At this time, Hungarian dog handlers began to protect her. In 1920, the Hungarian Vizsla gained immense popularity in the United States. And all thanks to its hunting qualities.

According to the description, the Hungarian Pointing Dog is a hunting dog breed. In addition, all they can be divided into two types. Some of them are called short-haired, the second - wire-haired. Both species are classified as medium sized dogs.

Having looked at such an animal, it is already difficult to take your eyes off it. After all, the cops have a beautiful muscular body and rather long, but at the same time graceful legs. They have a noble stance and a head held high.and they have a pretty single-minded look.

According to the characteristics of the dogs of this breed, they have certain standards.

1. The weight of males of the Hungarian Vizsla breed reaches 28 kilograms, and females - up to 25 kilograms with the growth of females up to 67 centimeters, and males up to 60 centimeters.
2. The skull in dogs is slightly convex and rather wide. The brow ridges are pronounced.
3. Their muzzle is U-shaped, but at the same time, the transition from the forehead to the bridge of the nose is slightly smoothed out.
4. Wide nostrils are considered characteristic features of the vizsla. Their nose is in line with dense and thick lips.
5. The ears of the animal are erect when it is in an excited state, and they also have a slightly rounded shape. In a resting state, the ears fit snugly to the head.
6. The eyes of a dog of this breed are slightly slanted, moreover, they have an oval shape. The ocular membrane is brown in color.
7. The bite of the animal is scissor bite, and the jaws are strong and well developed.
8. The neck is of medium length.
9. The body is slightly curved, the chest is wide.
10. The tail has a low set and a saber shape. Some puppies are docked at an early age.
11. The legs are parallel to each other and have strong muscles.
12. The paw pads have thick skin, but at the same time they are rather rough to the touch.
13. The dog's coat is rather thick.
14. Their coat color ranges from golden red to wheat.

The Hungarian Vizsla not only has a great flair, but is also quite hardy. It can survive in all weather conditions and work both in swamps and rough terrain. In addition, these animals can hunt even in the water.

By themselves, these are pretty smart dogs. They learn quickly when learning is done in a relaxed environment. But the owners will have to be very persistent and strong in character. Despite the fact that these are hunting dogs, they always live next to a person and often keep them company when they are lonely.

In addition, Hungarian vizslas are also friendly not only to their owners, but also to other people who enter the house. That's why they are useless as watchdogs... When the owner returns home from work, the dog always greets him happily. And no matter how much time has passed, her actions will always be the same. The dog will try to put its paws on the chest to the person, as well as lick him in the face.

Dogs of this breed also get along well with small children. They can play with them for hours. In addition, if there are other representatives of such animals in the house, then they will get along with them. The only ones for whom such dogs are dangerous are guinea pigs or hamsters.

It is best to buy puppies from special kennels, in which they are always monitored and well taken care of. Such babies are practically all balanced and healthy. In addition, you need to find out everything about the parents of the animals, whether they had awards or titles. And also clarify what food was used to feed them, as well as the timing of all necessary vaccinations.

You can test his instincts.To do this, you just need to stretch any prey to the puppies. If he has the instinct of a hunter, then the dog will immediately stand up.

A small pet must have a good constitution and good health, moreover, it must not have any defects. But first of all, he must definitely please the new owner. The cost of puppies ranges from 10 to 35 thousand rubles. But if the dog has a good pedigree, then the price can be much higher.

This breed of dog requires not too complicated, but obligatory care. This is especially needed at a time when molting occurs. The coat requires frequent combing, and this should be done 2-3 times a week. You can use a special furminator glove for this, or you can scratch the dog with a brush made of natural bristles.

Since these animals do not have an undercoat, molting can occur almost within a year. This happens most often in summer and winter. At this time, combing should be done every day.

After all, if you do this too often, then the skin of the animal will immediately dry out, and the fat layer will be washed off from it. For bathing, you can purchase special shampoos that are sold at any pet store. With the onset of winter, bathing is carried out using dry shampoos. They are rubbed into the wool and then combed out very carefully.

If the dog has been hunting in an open reservoir, it must be washed with warm clean water. They do this in order to wash off parasites that can get on the wool from the reservoir.

And you also need to pay attention to the ears. They must be wiped at least 2 times a month using slightly moistened cotton pads.

Every day you need to examine the eyes of the Hungarian Vizsla, especially after the hunt. If they remain clean and there is no acidification on them, then no intervention is required. In the morning, the dog has discharge, so they must be wiped off with a moistened cotton pad. When the eyes begin to turn red, the pet must be shown to the veterinarian. He will be able to establish the reason for this.

Brush your dog's teeth twice a month. Do not do this more often, otherwise your tooth enamel will be damaged. You can use a special toothbrush or a fingertip for this. You can buy dog ​​paste from your veterinarian. In the case when the animal eats only dry food, the teeth are cleaned on their own. For those who use natural food for feeding, it is imperative to brush your teeth. In addition, for prevention purposes, you can give your pet special bones made from animal veins. With their help, the formation of plaque is slowed down.

To trim your pets' nails, you will need to purchase a special nail clipper for large dog breeds. All burrs and sharp edges can be smoothed out with a regular file.

If the puppy is worried and tries to escape during such a procedure, you should limit yourself to only one paw. The second can be cut on another day. But in any case, after such a procedure, you need to praise the dog and give it something tasty. This will make it much easier to carry out such procedures in the future.

Since the Hungarian Vizsla is a rather active dog, it will need a lot of water, which should always be available.

The dog must always be clean. She can live in an apartment or in a private house. If this is an apartment, then it must be walked often.Keeping them in an aviary is not recommended as they do not have an undercoat. For the winter, dogs need to buy or sew warm clothes.

Hungarian Pointers have excellent immune systems. And if they are properly fed, as well as given full loads, their health will be excellent. They are not afraid of colds, but at the same time they can be prone to some diseases. The most common ones are:

• a cancerous tumor, which most often manifests itself in females that have never been spayed;
• dysfunction of the thyroid gland, which is due to hormonal disruption;
• allergy, which manifests itself in the form of skin rashes;
• various eye diseases, such as cataracts;
• epilepsy.

They begin to do them from 2 months of age. In addition, they must be repeated after 3 weeks. After vaccinations, animals should be limited to walking and contact with other animals. And also it is necessary to regularly treat dogs from various parasites.

Most people feed their dogs dry food. For this they use top quality products, such as premium feed. After all, only such food can provide the animal with all the necessary components and vitamins that are required for the dog's body. In addition, there are many benefits to this type of feeding. Chief among them is that dogs do not need to cook every day or worry about the quality and freshness of the product.

Some breeders prefer natural food. But in this case, the diet must be well balanced and not contain leftovers from the table.

• First of all, it should include lean meat. It is better if it is fresh, but boiled is also suitable. This product should make up 50 percent of the total daily diet.
• Saltwater fish, best boiled and boneless.
• Fresh or boiled vegetables such as cucumbers, courgettes, or pumpkin.
• Dairy products. This includes low-fat cottage cheese, and low-fat kefir, as well as yogurt.
• By-products.
• Some fruits.
• Various cereals: these include oatmeal, wheat groats, millet, buckwheat or rice. However, you should not be too zealous with them, because they contain a large amount of carbohydrates.

The amount of food for such dogs is required several times more than for ordinary dogs, since the Hungarian Pointing Dog is quite active in life. In addition, you need to feed your pets strictly on schedule. If the puppies need to be fed 5-6 times a day, then as they grow up, the number of feedings gradually decreases. And already an adult animal needs to be fed only 2 times a day.

Like most huge dogs, Hungarian cops need to be socialized early. Owners of such animals begin to involve them in communication from an early age. To begin with, they are taught to new smells and sounds. This is followed by acquaintance with both people and animals. But on the very first day, you need to show the puppy who is in charge in the relationship.

The puppy needs to be shown his place. It will be a comfortable lounger next to the owner's bed, or a place in a separate room. In addition, the dog must understand that it is this place for her, and not some other, and it must be there to sleep or just rest. And you also need to teach your pet to be independent. He should not be afraid to be alone in the room. But all this must be done gradually.

All teams need to start working out at an early age. First of all, it is "To me". The puppy must learn to come to its owner at the first call.

Besides, these puppies have hunting instincts... They are capable of wearing items that are of interest to them. It is necessary to take advantage of this opportunity and accustom to the "Aport" command. But you should not be too zealous with this. After all, a dog can just get used to keeping a given thing in its teeth, and not giving it to its owners.

But it will be very difficult to train the animals yourself, and not every owner will be able to cope with such a task. Therefore, it is best to invite a specialist for this. This can be done when the puppy is 3 months old. He will help you test the dog, give the owner useful recommendations. To consolidate, you need to spend at least 7-8 sessions. But most importantly, you do not need to teach your pets how to execute a number of commands just to show off the dog in front of your friends or acquaintances.

In addition, when teaching an animal a number of commands, it is necessary to monitor its well-being. If the dog is quite active, then the training should consist only of moving exercises. If the Hungarian Pointer is in a calm state, then it is best to teach her calm commands, for example, "Place" or "Lie down".

Anyway the owner of the Hungarian vizsla must definitely show some perseverance and a little patience.

Everything should be done only with affection and understanding. After all, this is what any correct upbringing of dogs is based on, and Hungarian vizsly are no exception.

Summing up, we can say that this breed of dog is an excellent animal not only for hunting, but also for keeping in apartments or country houses... The main thing is to keep her in appropriate conditions and give her proper care. In this case, the dog will become not only a faithful animal, but also a real companion for lonely people.

In the next video you can watch the Hungarian vizsla at work on the hunt.