• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Vizslas: A medium-sized short-coated hunting dog also known as the Hungarian Vizsla as it was once the hunting dog of the nomadic Magyar tribes. The name originated as a Hungarian derivation of the word 'vis' meaning "to search. Vizslas are the "National Pointer of Hungary".
  • Temperament: Friendly and Inquisitive
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Origin of the breed: Vizslas originated in Hungary during the Dark Ages and was originally bred for pointing, retrieving, falconry and trailing
  • Pointers stand in front of their quarry, with their nose and body rigidly still , thus directing (or pointing) the hunter to its location
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 21 - 24 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Vizslas and Nicknames: Hungarian Vizsla, Magyar Vizsla, Hungarian Pointer, Yellow Pointer, Hungarian Pointer and Drotszoru Magyar Vizsla
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Vizslas: The coat is normally shiny, short and smooth and comes in shades of brownish gold
• Fact 7 - Life of Vizslas: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 14 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Vizslas is the Sporting (Gundog) dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
  • After 2 years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old
  • After 3 years, they are equivalent to a 30 year old
  • Every year after  add five human years to determine the equivalent age of the dog
• Fact 10 - Choosing Vizslas as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Vizslas suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Vizslas are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Epilepsy
  • - Skin Problems
  • - Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
• Fact 12 - Vizslas have been known as a "Gift of Kings"
• Fact 13 - Breeding Vizslas for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Vizslas

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