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Vizsla: Hungarian Sporting Dog and Companion
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Hungary
- Height
- 54 cm
The Vizsla, also called the Hungarian Vizsla, Magyar Vizsla or Hungarian Pointer, is a dog breed from Hungary. It is a sporting dog used for fowl and upland-game hunting and also kept as a companion. Its recorded height is 54, and its medium size is a defining feature.
What the Vizsla is
The Vizsla is a Hungarian dog breed, also known as the Hungarian Vizsla, Magyar Vizsla or Hungarian Pointer. It is a sporting dog with a history of hunting fowl and upland game.
The breed is also kept as a household companion. It belongs to FCI group 7, CKC group 1, and the American Kennel Club.
Getting to know the breed
Begin with its Hungarian origin and sporting purpose. The breed's recorded height is 54, and its medium size is one of its defining characteristics.
You can place it among dog breeds from Hungary or compare it with other dog breeds.
Strengths
The Vizsla combines a clear working role with a companion role. Its work is hunting fowl and upland game, while its home role is that of a household companion.
Its medium size gives the breed a distinct place among sporting dogs.
Catches
The Vizsla's recorded purpose is tied to fowl and upland-game hunting. That focus may not fit someone seeking a breed selected for a different kind of work.
The supplied details give a height figure but no weight or lifespan figure.
Pricing
There is no purchase price or ownership cost in the supplied details.
Who should skip the Vizsla
Look elsewhere if you want a breed whose stated role is unrelated to sporting work or hunting. Browse other dog breeds to compare purposes.
It may also be a poor match if a published weight or lifespan figure is essential before choosing.
Verdict
Choose the Vizsla if a Hungarian sporting breed, a medium build and a hunting background all fit your plans. Its record also supports a companion role, so it can appeal to someone seeking both history in the field and a household dog.
Pass it by when you need a breed selected for another job or need weight and lifespan figures that are not supplied here.
What stands out
- Bred as a sporting dog for fowl and upland-game hunting
- Also described as a household companion
- Originates in Hungary
- Medium size is a defining breed characteristic
Worth knowing
- Its stated role centers on hunting fowl and upland game
- May not suit someone seeking a non-sporting working role
Suits
- People seeking a Hungarian sporting dog
- Homes interested in a hunting and companion breed
- Readers drawn to medium-sized dogs
Think twice if
- You want a breed selected for work unrelated to sporting or hunting
- You need weight and lifespan figures before choosing
In short
The Vizsla stands out for its Hungarian roots, medium build and sporting history. It was developed for fowl and upland-game hunting, yet it is also described as a household companion. That combination suits readers drawn to a working breed with a companion role. The available record does not include weight or lifespan figures, so buyers who need those measurements should seek them before deciding. Its stated purpose should guide the choice more than its alternate names or organization groupings.
Questions
Where does the Vizsla come from?
The Vizsla comes from Hungary. It is also called the Hungarian Vizsla, Magyar Vizsla or Hungarian Pointer.
What was the Vizsla bred to do?
It is a sporting dog associated with hunting fowl and upland game.
Is the Vizsla kept as a companion?
Yes. The breed is described as both a sporting dog and a household companion.
How tall is a Vizsla?
The recorded height is 54.
What size is the Vizsla?
The Vizsla is described as medium-sized.
What breed groups include the Vizsla?
It belongs to FCI group 7 and CKC group 1, and it is recognized by the American Kennel Club.
More dog breeds from Hungary
Mudi Hungary Height 40 cmWeight 8 kg Photo: Vulpes · Public domain 
Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Vizsla — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Komondor — Wiki.awal · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Kuvasz — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Magyar agár — SysopWiki · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Mudi — Vulpes · Public domain · file page
- Puli — Sannse · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Pumi — Taru T Torpström · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Transylvanian hound — Lnko2323 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Wirehaired Vizsla — Broneder · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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