The Vizsla is an elegant Hungarian pointer-retriever known for its distinctive golden-rust coat and its intense devotion to its owners. Sometimes called the velcro dog for their need to be close to their people, Vizslas are sensitive, athletic, and highly trainable sporting dogs. They thrive in active families and are genuinely unhappy when left alone for extended periods.
My Vizsla responds to the most subtle cues. She reads my body language before I have spoken and adjusts her behaviour accordingly. Training her was a pleasure because she is so attuned to communication. She does not tolerate harsh handling and shuts down completely if I am too stern. With positive, …
Read full review →My Vizsla performs in the field with elegance and precision. His pointing is natural and confident, his retrieve is soft-mouthed and reliable. Between seasons he is my devoted family companion, running with my children and sleeping pressed against them. He needs a great deal of exercise every day wi…
Read full review →My Vizsla has not left my side in three years. She follows me from room to room, lies at my feet while I work, and presses against me at every opportunity. Some people find this overwhelming but I find it deeply comforting. She is the most devoted animal I have ever known. She is also extraordinaril…
Read full review →My Vizsla has chosen each member of my family as her person at different times of day. She is with me in the morning, with my wife in the afternoon, and with my children in the evening. She manages the attachments simultaneously and ensures everyone receives sufficient attention. She is a social, in…
Read full review →My Vizsla is one of the most beautiful dogs I have ever seen. Her golden-rust coat gleams in sunlight and her movement is fluid and athletic. She is elegant in everything she does. The coat requires minimal care, a wipe with a damp cloth keeps her gleaming. She is not the easiest dog to own due to h…
Read full review →My Vizsla struggled terribly when left alone. She destroyed furniture in the first month, howled for hours according to my neighbour, and showed genuine distress. We worked with a behaviourist for six months and she is significantly better. She needs a dog walker on days I am in the office. The comm…
Read full review →I have run marathons and my Vizsla has been my training partner for two of them. She runs distances that exhaust me without apparent effort and arrives home still ready to play. Her natural athleticism is extraordinary. When I am not running she needs other outlets and we do agility and nosework. Sh…
Read full review →My Vizsla has been the ideal dog for my lifestyle, which involves running, hiking, and spending significant time outdoors. She is my constant companion on every adventure. She adapts beautifully to new environments and is sociable with people and dogs alike. She has high needs but for the right acti…
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