The Wirehaired Vizsla is a medium-sized breed of retrieving dog from Hungary. These dogs are medium in size, with a wiry coat of fur. They have a friendly and energetic demeanor, making them excellent working dogs. They are highly trainable and intelligent, with an instinct to retrieve game. They are loyal and devoted to their family, with an independent nature that makes them well suited for retrieving and guard work.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Weight
- Male 25–30 kg · Female 20–25 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 58–64 cm · Female 55–58 cm
- Origin
- 1930s · Hungary
- Coat
- wire, short
- Colors
- golden rust, dark sandy gold, russet gold
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla, Drótszőrű Magyar Vizsla, Wirehaired Hungarian Vizsla
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, KC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise90 min per day