Vizsla Dog
INTRODUCTION
Vizsla Dogs are Affectionate, Gentle and Energetic dogs. They are from the Sporting group. The Vizsla is also called the Hungarian pointer. They are becoming popular year by year in America because of their long endurance and loving personality. They are from the sporting group and they require regular exercise. Also, they form a bond with those who treat them kindly. These dogs are athletes. Vizsla Dogs are purebred, Non-Hypoallergenic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 25).
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HABITAT : Open habitats, including grassland, moor, heath, savanna, fields, scrub. Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Affectionate, loyal, gentle, energetic, quiet
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Sporting. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Hungary
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Vizsla coloring is distinctively beautiful. Warm russet tones with a hint of gold are the norm, with a red nose and red skin around the eyes—no black allowed
2- These action-packed puppers need 1-2 hours of exercise a day well into maturity
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Vizsla Dog, Hungarian pointer
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Golden Rust, Golden, Red Golden
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COAT TYPE
The vizsla only has one coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 74 - 86cm (29 - 34in)
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TAIL
The Vizsla holds its tail horizontal to the ground and wags it vigorously while charging through rough scrub and undergrowth
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WEIGHT
Male: 20 - 29 kg,
Female: 18 - 25 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year. An unspayed female dog can usually be expected to come into heat twice yearly and normally lasts three weeks
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One time a year
Gestation period: about 64 days -
LITTER SIZE
6 to 7 pups
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LOOK A LIKE
Weimaraner
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
The Vizsla Club of America was formed in 1954 and the American Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1960
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ORIGIN
Hungary
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Vizslas thrive on human companionship. They'll follow family members from room to room and like to be touching or touched by their people
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
