Wirehaired Vizsla
Also called Drótszőrű Magyar Vizsla, Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla and Wirehaired Hungarian Vizsla
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
The Wirehaired Vizsla is a medium-sized breed of retrieving dog from Hungary. These dogs are medium in size, with a wiry coat of fur. They have a friendly and energetic demeanor, making them excellent working dogs. They are highly trainable and intelligent, with an instinct to retrieve game. They are loyal and devoted to their family, with an independent nature that makes them well suited for retrieving and guard work.
- Weight
- 44–66 lb (20–30 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 22–25 in (55–64 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 90 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Wire
- Origin
- Hungary (1930s)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Very energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Biddable
Energetic
Intelligent
Loyal
Sensitive
Coat colours
Dark sandy gold, golden rust and russet gold
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 55–66 lb (25–30 kg) | 44–55 lb (20–25 kg) |
| Height | 23–25 in (58–64 cm) | 22–23 in (55–58 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and The Kennel Club (UK) (KC)
Caring for a Wirehaired Vizsla
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Breeds of a similar size
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Sources
- Official Standard for the Wirehaired Vizsla (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- The Highs and Lows of the Height and Size of the Wirehaired Vizsla (opens in a new tab)
- Wirehaired Vizsla Dog Breed and Characteristics (opens in a new tab)
- AKC Breed Standard - wirehaired vizslas (opens in a new tab)
- About the Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla (opens in a new tab)
- Wirehaired Vizsla Dog Breed Health and Care (opens in a new tab)
- Wirehaired Vizsla - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).