Wednesday, December 7, 2011

V=Vizsla

Breed Description - "The breed originates from Hungary".

Appearance/Size - "The Vizsla is a medium-sized, short-coated hunting dog that is essentially Pointer in type". The Vizsla is 'an attractive golden rust in color".

Diet - The Vizsla should be given "food that is a blend of poultry, wheat, barley, and rye mixed with a small amount of 50/50 - pork/beef and oats".
Temperament -  The Vizsla is very affectionate and will "follow you wherever you want to go." It is "an ideal companion for a very active person with a very active lifestyle" and the Vizsla "is very bright". They don't like being left alone and "are great with well-behaved, respectful children, though are often not fond of toddlers". Also, a Vizsla will "act like he is a puppy until he is about four years old".

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."

Health/Allergies/Vaccines – "Health conditions seen in a Vizsla include Epilepsy, CHD, and Lymphosarcoma. Conditions of a rare nature include Dwarfism, Hypothyroidism, Tricuspid, PRA, Persistent Right Aortic Arch, and Tricuspid Value Dysplasia. Vets recommend that this breed is checked for thyroid and potential hip problems."
websites used-
http://www.justdogbreeds.com/vizsla.html
http://www.atozdogbreeds.com/vizsla_breed_information.htm
http://www.akc.org/breeds/vizsla/
http://www.wdcusick.com/Vizsla.html

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