Description
A truly handsome Hunt, Point and Retrieve breed in the same glowing colour as the better-known smooth coated Vizsla, the Wirehaired Vizsla has made a mini-revival in Great Britain since 1991.
The same weight and height as his cousin, but with a harsh jacket, he also has somewhat bushy eyebrows, which render his facial expression perhaps a trifle sterner. He also has very much the same style of behaviour as the smooth-coated breed, and is accepted as a good worker in the shooting world.
Breed Group
Gundog
Vulnerable Native Breed
No
Size
Large
How much exercise?
More than 2 hours per day
Length of coat
Medium
How much grooming?
More than once a week
Supposedly sheds?*
Yes
Town or Country
Country
Type of home
Large House
Minimum Garden Size
Large
Lifespan
Over 10 Years
* If you are asthmatic or have an allergy, you should consult your medical advisor before considering obtaining a dog. More information can also be found on
the Kennel Club website.
The Gundog Breed Group
Dogs that were originally trained to find live game and/or to retrieve game that had been shot and wounded. This group is divided into four categories - Retrievers, Spaniels, Hunt/Point/Retrieve, Pointers and Setters - although many of the breeds are capable of doing the same work as the other sub-groups. They make good companions, their temperament making them ideal all-round family dogs.