Vizsla
Learn about the temperament and personality of the Vizsla. Discover what he's like, his traits and how he behaves. And look at lots of Vizsla photos.
| Vizsla: | ||
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| Ease of Training |  | Explain rating |
| Intelligence | | Explain rating |
| Shedding |  | Explain rating |
| Watchdog | | Explain rating |
| Guard Dog | | Explain rating |
| Popularity |  | Explain rating |
| Size |  | Explain rating |
| Agility | | Explain rating |
| Good with Kids |  | Explain rating |
Vizsla Temperament
The Vizsla has earned the nickname the "Velcro dog." Owning a Vizsla is a lot like having an extra shadow. He will follow you wherever you want to go, whether it's out of town or into the kitchen. He will almost certainly accompany you to the bathroom. And he will have to be touching you when he is lying down. He will probably try to sleep with his head on your pillow. The Vizsla is remarkably affectionate, and not afraid to show it in public. Be prepared for big kisses along with the Vizsla hug -- two paws around your neck. The breed originates from Hungary, and there is an old Hungarian saying: If you own a Vizsla, he lives on your head. The Vizsla is an ideal companion for a very active person with a very active lifestyle. The Vizsla needs lots and lots (and lots) of exercise. You will need to let your Vizsla run for at least an hour each day, rain or shine. The Vizsla is very bright, and like many breeds, he needs a job to do. For this reason, he excels in formal competition. But even if you don't want to go this route, you will need to come up with something for your Vizsla to do, as he will crave mental stimulation. They excel at flyball, agility, and Frisbee. They make great jogging companions and they love to swim. If they do not get the exercise they need, they will act out and misbehave. They will eat anything: pantyhose, shoes, rocks ... and are famous for needing surgery to clear intestinal blockage. They also hate to be left alone, so they are not ideal for a person who has to work long hours away from her dog. They are great with well-behaved, respectful children, though are often not fond of toddlers. They have been known to knock over a two-year-old in order to steal a toy. They are known as the "Versatile Vizsla" in the hunting world because they can do it all: hunt, point, and retrieve. They can also do it all as a pet. They are bright, capable, and curious animals with an uncanny ability to respond to training. Although be prepared, a Vizsla continues to act like he is a puppy until he is about four years old. Vizslas will alert you with a bark should someone be on your front steps. Of course, once you let the person in, your Vizsla is liable to greet them with a wagging tail and two paws to the stomach.
Vizsla Training
The Vizsla is very intelligent and easy to train. He learns new commands very fast.
Vizsla Shedding
The Vizsla sheds a fair amount of hair. You'll find hair stuck to your couch, carpets, clothes and everything else in your home.
Vizsla Grooming
The short coat of the Vizsla only requires an occasional brushing. But because he sheds you may find yourself brushing him once or twice a week to remove loose hair. (What you get out with a brush doesn't fall out in your home!)
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Rating: Ease of training
Tells you how easy or difficult a breed is to train.
A higher rating means the breed is easier to train, a lower rating means the breed is harder to train.
An easy to train breed require less time and patience to train.
Rating: Intelligence
Tells you how intelligent a breed is in terms of how quickly it can learn commands from humans. A higher rating means the breed will learn your commands faster (and is therefore generally considered to be more intelligent), while a lower rating means the breed will learn your commands more slowly (and is therefore generally considered to be less intelligent).
Keep in mind that this is only one way to measure a dog's intelligence and a low rating might still mean the breed is highly intelligent in other ways.
Rating: Shedding
Tells you how much hair the breed sheds. The higher the rating the more hair the breed sheds.
Rating: Watchdog
Tells you how good the breed is at being a watchdog and raising the alarm when a stranger approaches. A higher rating means the breed will bark vigorously to warn you of a stranger's presence on your property. A low rating means the breed probably won't bark much if a stranger enters your property.
Rating: Guard dog
Tells you how good the breed is at being a guard dog due to the appearance, size, and strength of the breed. A breed with a high guard dog rating will make an intruder think twice before stepping foot on your property.
Rating: Popularity
Tells you how popular the breed is in terms of ownership. A higher rating means that more people own the breed. The more popular a breed is the easier it is to find and purchase one because there are more breeders breeding it.
Rating: Size
Tells you how large or small the breed is. A lower rating means the breed is smaller and a higher rating means the breed is larger. It gives you a quick idea of how physically large or small the breed is compared with all the other breeds.
Rating: Agility
Tells you how agile the breed is. A higher rating means the breed is fast and nimble on its feet while a lower rating means the breed is heavier and slower on its feet.
Rating: Good with kids
Tells you how good the breed is with children. A higher rating means the breed is good with children. Note: all breeds are generally good with kids when they're raised with them.