Vizsla ????

Bob Addy

Bob Addy

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Curious to see if anyone uses a Vizsla pointer. I had never heard of them until seeing an add in the High Plains Journal and was curious to see what they are. My GSP is part Vizsla as are a few other top pointing breeds.
 
I have one, he's 14 now so he doesn't hunt anymore. He was a great bird dog in his time, but they definitely require some training because if you don't they will range to far. They have the same body build as a German Shorthair, but they are a rust to wheaten color. They also seem to require more attention than a german shorthair. Just my experience, hope it helps. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one, but we don't have any birds here in southern missouri so not much need now.
 
I have had 2 of them, like basshole said they have a little more energy. I used to stop a few miles before the hunt to let them run, it worked great. They have a very good nose that lasts. They also have a human side wanting to be part of the family, even entertaining. A beautiful dog that is an eye catcher. People often asked what breed is it.
 
I can see where my GSP gets some of his traits from the Vizsla. Three breeds were used to develope the GSP and the Vizsla was the main one. He takes a bit to calm down at first in the field and requires a great amount of attention. Probably the most loyal dog I've ever owned. He also wants to run long but I've worked him to stay close. If you let him he will go until he can't go no more. Sure hoping I get my GSP pup soon so I can rotate them out or better, team them up. I'm leaning more and more towards a female pup.
 
If I remember correcty the Vizsla was originally from Hungary, and they have more skin between their toes (almost like webbing) than the GSP or weimeriener, which allowed them to hunt in marshy areas without sinking in as much as other dogs. What I meant by "require more attention" is exactly what tripod said they really do want to be part of the family.
 
This is my sons vizsla, I had to put mine down after she was 15 years old. She hunted a little slower than the one we have now. Great family dogs. He will be having her bread probably the next time she is in heat.

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Thanks, my previous vizsla had a really small patch of white on her chest but this one is completely solid in color. We are gonna have to get a locater for her before quail season opens this year. When it comes to going in the brush she's the "terminator" of brush dogs, if theres one in there she will get it out.
 
While all the larger continental pointers (GSP, Weim', Vizsla, GWP, Spinnone, WPG) no doubt had some common ancestry century or more ago, The GSP was not bred out of the Vizsla. If nothing else, geographic distance as well as the times of their respective developement, seperates the two breeds. Here is some information about how the GSP did come about.

http://www.thebreedsofdogs.com/GERMAN_SHORTHAIRED_POINTER.htm

http://www.coveyrun.net/pages/breed_history.html

http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/breedinformation/sporting/germshor.html
 
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Thanks for the info. The information I had was the GSP derived from Vizsla, Bloodhound and English pointer. This info came from a website on the GSP's. The sites you provided gave much better desriptions on the GSP breed.
 
Bart, Great looking dog! My Vizsla is currently in Id. When I saw your pic I looked and read carefully. Thinking that maybe that was a pic of Meister. Nope. Yours is a female. Anyways are you still looking to breed her? If so I would be vary interested in who you are going to go with and when and where pups would be avail. Also pay attention to what use the other dog is for. Ie. Show or hunt.

Bob Addy, Please dont mix your GSP with a Vizsla. We as humans have mixed up a lot of genes with mix breeding. The Vizsla is still somewhat of a small breed. Meaning the numbers of purebreds are somewhat small. It wasnt long ago that you couldnt find a Vizsla in the U.S. There are some great dogs out there and we shouldnt try to mix and match to make a better dog. Please keep the GSP and Vizsla breed in tact.
 
I'm keeping my GSP breeding with GSP's. I did a little more research on the Viszal. I have a new GSP pup on the way. I can hardly wait to team him up with my current dog.
Thanks for everyones input and help.
 
Thanks for that info Bob. Having owned Vizsla's and knowing alot about them I feel at this time we cant afford to mix the breed. I know that is my opinion and people are going to do what they feel like doing.
There are guys out there that have owned them and swear by them. Just like guys with GSP's. I would love to have another GSP, but will most likely get another Vizsla.

Hell, what am I thinking. We just got a new Italian Greyhound. With the money we spent on him, I could have gotten 2 Vizsla's. But he sure is a happy puppy and loves to play. Ya I know, he doesnt hunt... say no more.
 
We have a male lined out that was from a litter from my previous female that I had to put down because of her age so we are pretty excited about that. She should come into heat here shortly.
 
I have hunted with several guys who own Vizlas and they are excellent dogs. Nice compromise. Not as flighty and hard to control as many pointers... stronger and heavier than my Brittanys and Springers. Very trainable and good house dogs. Excellent bird hunting instincts and they seem to be easy to train. Nice short hair for getting through stickers and weeds. I haven't hunted with a bad one.
 

I have a hunting buddy who owns one. He is too old to really take out hunting now but he was a good dog in his day. They become very attached to their owners and bark at everyone until they warm up to them. I think it's there nature to do that. All in all, I would chose a Vizsla or german shorthair
 
You guys realy got me missing my Vizsla right now. I will pick him up in Boise for a few days of hunting this month and then again in Dec. Hes getting a bit old also, 9. But goes like hell in the field when there are birds.
 


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