Breed History / Description
The Hungarian Wire Haired Vizsla is based on the Vizsla with an input of German Wirehaired Pointer blood, the first cross taking place in 1904 and the resulting two puppies becoming the foundation stock.
They are slightly bigger and stronger in bone then the Vizsla and the protective wire coat makes them very suitable for hunting in cold conditions or rough cover.
Characteristics
Loyal, intelligent, obedient, sensitive, very affectionate and with patience, easily trained. Bred for hunting fur and feather, pointing and retrieving from land and water.
Temperament
Lively, gentle mannered and demonstrably affectionate.
Club, K., 2018. The Kennel Club's Breed Standards. 5th ed. London SW1V 2SA: Ebury Press.