Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla
The Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla originated in Hungary. While known as excellent hunting dogs, they also have a level personality making them suited for most families. A versatile, natural hunter endowed with an excellent nose and an above average trainability, they are lively, gentle mannered, demonstrably affectionate and sensitive, with fearless and a well-developed protective instinct.
Firmness on point, it is an excellent retriever, and has the determination to remain on the scent even when swimming. Its appearance embodies the qualities of a multi-purpose pointing dog, with endurance, working ability and an easily satisfied nature. This is a dog of power and drive in the field, yet is a tractable and an affectionate companion in the home.
History
Less common than the smooth coated cousin the Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla is a completely separate breed. Developed in the 1930s, the aim was to produce a dog that combined the colour of the Vizsla with a heavier coat, and a more substantial frame, better suited for working in cold weather and retrieving from icy water.
Two female Vizsla (Zsuzsi and Csibi) known to have offspring to have longer coats with excellent pedigrees with good working ability, were selected to breed with a totally liver coloured German Wirehaired Pointer sire (Astor von Potat). The best of Zsuzsi’s and Csibi’s offspring were selected and bred together and Dia de Selle, the first WHV to be exhibited, was born. She had the same body as the shorthaired vizsla, but her head was the shape of the German Wirehaired Pointer. While her coat was not rough and thick enough, she was the promising beginning of the creation of the new breed.
The Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla was recognized in Europe by the FCI under the Hungarian standard in 1966. Then recognised by the Kennel Club (UK) and introduced to North America in the 1970’s. First recognised by the Canadian Kennel Club in 1977 and then by the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association in 1986. It then went on to be fully recognised by United Kennel Club (UKC) in 2006 and then admitted into AKC's Foundation Stock Service (FSS) in 2008. Effective January 1, 2009, the Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla became eligible to compete in AKC Companion and Performance Events. As of January 1, 2011, Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla will be allowed to show in conformation, in the AKC Miscellaneous Class. Within Australia it was recognised by the ANKC in 2007.
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General Appearance
A lively, russet gold hunting dog of dry and lean but more robust construction compared to the Hungarian Short-Haired Vizsla. His appearance embodies his qualities as a multipurpose pointing dog, endurance, working ability and an easily satisfied nature.
The Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla is by its name a wire-coated hunting dog, with a distinguished appearance and bearing. They are more robust than their smoother cousins with a lean build. The coat is an attractive russet to golden sand in color, wiry, close lying, strong, dense and not glossy. Length of outer coat is 2-3 cms with a water repellent undercoat. The lower parts of the legs as well as the undersides of the chest and belly should be covered with shorter, softer and slightly thinner hair. The coat on the head and on the ears is shorter and, at the same time, a little darker, however not soft and dense. Pronounced eyebrows accentuate the stop.
Size
Males from 58 to 64 cms
Females from 54 to 60 cms
Weight
Males between 20 to 29 kgs
Females between 18 to 25 kgs
Temperament
The Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla breed characteristics are identical with those of the Hungarian Short-Haired Vizsla. An affectionate and intelligent dog, self-confident, easily trained, which cannot bear rough treatment. He keeps contact with his handler, is passionate in his quest, is stubborn, has a good nose and is staunch on the point.
They have high energy with a gentle manner that is also loyal and caring. They form very close bonds with their owners, including children and will happily follow the family around to be a part of it, even sleep in the bed next to its owner if given the chance... Usually quite they only tend to bark when they are provoked.
The Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla thrives on attention, exercise, and interaction. It is highly intelligent, and enjoys being challenged and stimulated, both mentally and physically. As natural hunters, pointers and retrievers they will make the most of these abilities whether working or in play. Excellent swimmers if given the chance and if one exists they will love to swim in the family pool, or if you have access to one the local lake, river or even the beach.
Positive training is essential as any negative or harsh treatment will result in poor results of the Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla behaviour, they do not respond well to punishment or harsh treatment of any kind.
Exercise and close contact with the family is very important, if left and not exercised enough or left isolated for long periods the dog may get depressed and/or even get destructive to amuse itself and to provide its own form of exercise.
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