Hungarian Vizsla — size comparison

The short-haired Hungarian Vizsla has a lean, muscular outline and a uniform russet-gold coat. Nose and eyes harmonise with its colouring, and long ears hang softly beside the head. A deep chest and strong legs support sustained movement at speed. The overall build is light and balanced, without the heaviness of more substantial pointing breeds.

The breed developed in Hungary to help find and indicate game. Dogs of a similar type appeared in early documents, and their hunting importance increased from the eighteenth century. Vizslas entered Hungarian pointing-dog trials in the late nineteenth century. Modern breeding was organised in the twentieth century, preserving the versatility needed for work on land and in water.

Vizslas usually seek close human contact and respond attentively to guidance. They can be very affectionate and, during activity, energetic and full of initiative. They readily engage in shared tasks but are also sensitive to tension and abrupt behaviour. Interest in scents combines with a tendency to check their handler’s location, encouraging close cooperation.

Measurement sources

• Wzorzec i wysokość — FCI
• Orientacyjna masa — tabela AKC
• AKC — długość życia, pielęgnacja i historia