Dog Food Secrets

The Vizsla is a breed of dog that originated from Hungary and is widely known today as an outstanding sporting dog and a reliable companion. Eighth century paintings of the Magyar tribe of Hungary suggest that the Vizsla has been around during these times serving as a companion dog to the tribe hunters. Centuries later, this dog is still being adored by legions of enthusiasts around the globe as an excellent hunting dog.

Known in the sporting field as a superb hunter, the Vizsla has been used by some of the world’s famous people as a companion during hunting expeditions and small game hunting. People also discovered that not only does this dog has superb smelling qualities but excellent retrieving and pointing abilities as well. Because of this, together with the fact that he is the smallest of his kind, people dub him as the smallest all-round pointer retriever.

The Vizsla has a body that is robust, light, and lean; with a pronounced dignified posture and bearing. It is always mistaken as a Weimarener, a Redbone Coonhound and a Rhodesian Ridgeback because they all seem to share similar traits such as body build and coat color. However, what makes the Vizsla distinct is the fact that its nose is of reddish shade that blends in with its coat color.

Moreover, the nails and eyes of a real Vizsla should also blend with the coat color. The standard coat color for this breed is solid golden-rust but there are some litters that are born solid rust-colored. Copper or brown, gold and dark sandy gold are some shades that are acceptable for this breed.

According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), the coat of the Vizsla “should be short, smooth, dense and close-lying, without woolly undercoat”. The lack of an undercoat also makes this dog susceptible to cold and thus it shouldnt be left hanging out in the open for too long. This condition also suggests that the Vizsla is less of a threat to people who are allergic to dog hair.

This dog also possesses a distinct smell that’s easily recognized by humans and that it is a self-cleaning dog, therefore it should only be bathed every once in a while. Tail docking is also required for the breed as a form of safety. Without docking, the Vizsla’s tail is prone to splitting and bleeding, which causes more pain and amputation in the end.

In the dog sporting world, this breed is considered outstanding but inside the house as a pet, it is considered as magnificent as it is caring, affectionate, lively and loyal. It is the type of companion that always feigns for the master’s love and affection. Because of this, the breed was named as the “Velcro dog”.

The Vizsla should not be provoked or threatened because, even though it is sweet and caring, it will fight back without second thoughts. It is also an intelligent and highly biddable breed but also very sensitive so as to not be handled with harsh criticisms or negative reinforcements. It is also a superb swimmer making him not only an excellent land retriever but in water as well.