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Vizsla — Breed Profile, Health & Care Guide | Pet Breeder Hub

Home BreedsVizsla

DogSporting

Vizsla

Gentle-mannered sporting dog with a gorgeous golden-rust coat. A versatile, affectionate athlete.

mediumSize

12-14 yearsLife Span

44-60 lbsWeight

HungaryOrigin

About

Gentle-mannered sporting dog with a gorgeous golden-rust coat. A versatile, affectionate athlete.

Temperament

GentleAffectionateEnergeticLoyalAthletic

Breed Traits

Energy Level

Trainability

Kid-Friendly

Pet-Friendly

Grooming

Evolution of the Vizsla

Ancient AncestorEarly DomesticBreed GroupPredecessorModern Breed

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Gray Wolf (Canis lupus)

~40,000 BCE

Ancient Ancestor

Proto-Dog

~15,000 BCE

Early Domestic

Sporting / Gun Dog Type

~1600s

Breed Group

Magyar Tribe Hunting Dogs

~895 CE

Early Domestic

Transylvanian Pointer

~1600s

Predecessor

Vizsla

1950

Modern Breed

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