The rise of the Vizsla breed

The Hungarian Vizsla is a popular breed in the United States and if you happen to know one, you can understand why. This is a dog with a big personality combine with affection and amazingly good looks. It is no wonder that many people are looking for Vizsla puppies for sale.

The Vizsla is an ancient and noble breed that has been around for centuries. It is believed that the Vizsla first arrived in Hungary in the 8^th century with the nomadic Magyar tribesman and warlords who invaded Eastern Europe to China. Dogs were important to the survival of this tribe and the ancient Vizsla was loyal and indispensable to them. They combined their qualities of hunter, pointer, and retriever. They were able to point birds, deer and wild boar, wait for their master to capture and then retrieve their prey.

Vizslas were highly prized and protected by nobility. They were known as a “Gift of Kings” and were only bred by Hungarian nobles. The gift of a Vizsla was an event and saved only for the most highly deserving people such as the Queens of Italy and Spain. The Vizsla is the “National Pointer of Hungary” and is protected by the Magyar who maintains the high standards of the breed.

The Vizsla is a unique breed with a rusty-gold coat that is not found in any other breed. They have been established as a breed more than 300 years before the Weimaraner was established as one in the 1800’s. Both are amazing and similar breeds and if you are lucky enough to have met either one, consider yourself blessed.

Vizslas are very courageous dogs and have been used to hunt all sorts of game. They have an amazing nose and can detect the faintest scent. In today’s society, this nose has been successfully used in tracking people. Throughout history, the Vizsla has been a family dog. They are affectionate and personable in nature and they love to feel wanted and needed within a family unit. Despite its history as a hunting dog, Vizslas have always needed to live indoors with their people. They are extremely loyal and are happiest in the company of their people than with other dogs.

If you are considering owning a Vizsla, be prepared to be stopped often because this dog is a showstopper and people want to know about them! They are well poised and beautiful by nature. This breed has incredible stamina, versatility, very bright, trainable and very aimed to please their people. The Vizsla is a fast mover, but they are graceful and elegant.

This breed has survived many obstacles throughout history. From the Turkish Occupation to the Hungarian Civil Wars to World Wars I and II to the Russian Occupation, it has seen it all. So much so that they were brought to the brink of extinction a few times. Thankfully Vizslas had been smuggled out of the country by breeding enthusiasts and this is how the Vizsla spread to other parts of the world including its arrival to England in 1953. Since then, this breed has enjoyed popularity as a family pet.

For the best breed of Vizsla puppies for sale, contact White River Kennels.

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