Wirehaired Vizsla Dog Breed

Wirehaired Vizsla
Size
Medium
Height
Females – 21 ½ to 23 inches at the shoulders; Males – 23 to 25 inches at the shoulders
Weight
Females – 40 to 55 pounds, Males – 45 to 60 pounds
Coat
Short and wiry
Color
Golden rust in varying shades
Energy
High
Activities
Conformation, Field Trials, Obedience, Agility, Rally, Tracking, Hunting, Flyball, Search and Rescue, and Barn Hunt

Loyal, gentle and trainable, the Wirehaired Vizsla is an athletic, exuberant hunting dog. This people-oriented breed is notorious for its happy and confident disposition, and needs to be included in family activities, as it thrives on having a job to do. The Wirehaired Vizsla’s dense, wiry coat should be brushed regularly and bathed occasionally. They are an active, intelligent breed so be sure to provide them with plenty of vigorous play and mental stimulation.

Did you know
The breed was developed in the 1930s by a group of Hungarian hunters who desired a hunting dog capable of withstanding the harsh winter conditions of northern Hungary.

The first Wirehaired Vizslas in North America were imported to Canada in the 1970s. In 2014, the breed was officially recognized by the AKC.