Wirehaired Hungarian Pointing Dog
| Wirehaired Hungarian Pointing Dog (Magyar Vizsla Wirehaired Pointer) | ||
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| FCI Standard No. 239 | ||
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Drótszőrű magyar vizsla, Wirehaired Vizsla |
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Males 58–64 cm, |
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The Hungarian Wirehaired Pointing Dog ( Hungarian Drótszőrű magyar vizsla ) or Wirehaired Vizsla is a Hungarian breed of dog recognized by the FCI ( FCI Group 7, Section 1.1, Standard No. 239 ). He is one of the hunting dogs . The closest related breed is the short-haired Hungarian pointing dog . Both are summarized under the generic term Magyar Vizsla and have similar characteristics.
Origin and history
The Hungarian Wirehaired Pointing Dog was created in the 1930s from a cross between the Hungarian Short-Haired Pointing Dog and the German Wirehaired Pointing Dog . The origin is in Hungary. In 1966 the Vizsla Wirehaired Pointer was recognized by the FCI as an independent breed. In Austria the breed is looked after by the Austrian Club for Hungarian Wirehaired Pointing Dogs .
description
The physique of the Wirehaired Vizsla is more robust than that of the Shorthair Vizsla. He is dry , gaunt, and lively. The height at the withers is 58 to 64 cm for males and 54 to 60 cm for females. The fur can have different shades of a creamy yellow color. White markings on the chest, throat or toes are possible. The fur is wire-haired, dense and strong. The top hair is two to three inches long. The endurance and strength of the dog can be seen from the outside.
The Vizsla Wirehaired Pointer is easy to train because of its scholarship. He is considered affectionate and sociable. The properties of persistence, good pointing and the high sensitivity of the nose are useful for hunting . It is a confident breed that cannot tolerate rough treatment.
use
The Hungarian Wirehaired Pointing Dog is a versatile hunting dog for the field, forest and water. Its hassle-free character also makes it a family dog that can be kept in the home.
