Wirehaired Vizsla Dog

INTRODUCTION

Wirehaired Vizsla Dogs are Gentle, Loyal, and Trainable dogs they are from the Sporting group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 157. This dog has the stamina to run all day and enjoys swimming, running and other outdoor activities also is loyal to its human family. To keep this dog fit and healthy, regular exercise is a must. Wirehaired Vizsla Dogs are Purebred and non-allergic dogs. 

HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Gentle-mannered, loyal, caring, and highly affectionate
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

INTERESTING FACTS

1- The Wirehaired Vizsla is a little larger and heavier boned than the Vizsla

The Wirehaired Vizsla has a coarse, wiry coat with bushy eyebrows and a beard. The facial hair is referred to as “furnishings.”

  • CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME

    Calling names: Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla, Drótszőrű Magyar Vizsla
    Scientific name: Canis lupus

  • COLOUR VARIATIONS

    Russet gold

  • COAT TYPE

    Single coat

  • LIFE SPAN

    12 - 14 years

  • APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT

    Height: 27 - 32in (69 - 81cm)
    Length: 29 - 34in (74 - 86cm)

  • TAIL

    The tail is moderately thick, rather low set

  • WEIGHT

    18 - 29 kg

  • BREEDING SEASON

    Throughout the year

  • REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD

    Reproduction: One or two times a year
    Gestation period: 63 days

  • LITTER SIZE

    Between 5 and 10 puppies.

  • LOOK A LIKE

    Weimaraner

  • FARM ANIMAL

    No

  • FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED

    1930s

  • ORIGIN

    Hungary

  • DISTRIBUTION

    Nationwide

  • OCCURRENCE

    Families:
    Species:

  • FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL

    Omnivores

  • TO HUMANS

    The Wirehaired Vizsla is not at all aggressive, they are a calm and quiet dog who is friendly with every human including strangers

  • AS A PET

    Recommended

  • KIDS FAVOURITE

    Yes

ANIMAL KINGDOM