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Vizsla

BREED FAQs – VIZSLA

  1. Are Vizslas hypoallergic?

Answer: No! Vizslas are not hypoallergenic canines. They do produce a fair amount of dander and they are also known to shed their fur, although mostly on a seasonal basis.

  1. Are Vizslas friendly with Kids?

Answer: Yes! Vizslas are very friendly and affectionate with kids. These pooches remain gentle and calm whenever they are around a small child and they are happy to play loads of games with children of all ages. This is a fine breed for those families who are looking to raise a sweet-natured canine that can be a decent companion for their kids.

  1. Are Vizslas friendly with other dogs?

Answer: Well-trained and properly socialized Vizslas are known to get along just fine with other canines. These dogs are happy to meet and spend their time with other pooches and they always remain fairly warm and kind to them.

  1. Are Vizslas friendly with cats?

Answer: If Vizslas are properly introduced to various household pets such as cats at an early age, then these canines can be fairly friendly with other animals when they grow up. Well-socialized Vizslas mostly remain very comfortable and happy in the company of other household animals like cats and thus, it can be a decent breed for those people who want to raise a cat and a dog at the same time in their home.

  1. Do Vizslas make good guard Dogs?

Answer: No! Vizslas do not have the right amount of aggression and protective instincts that are required to be a good guard dog. But they do make fairly decent watchdogs instead. These canines can effectively look after their homes and property and they can alert their owners through their bark in case of an external threat or danger that could come in the form of an intruder, trespasser or burglar.

  1. Are Vizslas apartment friendly?

Answer: Vizslas are not considered to be great apartment dogs. They are highly active and athletic canines that mostly do well in big houses with yards or gardens where they can freely move.

  1. How much do Vizslas shed?

Answer: Vizslas are seasonal shedders. They only shed their fur in a somewhat considerable manner during the shedding season which usually comes once or sometimes twice every year.

  1. Are Vizslas good for first-time owners?

Answer: Vizslas can be a fine option for the novice or first-time owners. They are fairly easy to train, they are known to get along with almost everyone and they have low grooming requirements. But these pooches also are extremely active in nature and they have enormous exercise needs that should be fulfilled on a regular basis as without it, these canines would become highly bored and restless. Hence, a new or first-time owner should be ready to take up all the responsibilities that come along with this breed if he/she has decided to be a Vizsla owner.

  1. Do Vizslas bark a lot?

Answer: No! Vizslas are not excessive barkers. These canines mostly bark when they want the attention of their owners and loved ones or sometimes when they are guarding their homes, but apart from this, they don’t vocalize all that much.

  1. How much exercise does a Vizsla need daily?

Answer: These canines need a lot of exercise on a daily basis so as to remain fit, fine and healthy. Long walks at least once or twice every day in a park or in an open area are highly important for the Vizslas. Brief running or jogging sessions are also very beneficial to their health. And as they like to play various games with their loved ones, regular playtime should also be incorporated in the exercise schedule of these canines.

  1. Can Vizslas live alone for a long time in a day?

Answer: Vizslas are also known as Velcro Dogs for a reason. They can’t live alone or away from their loved ones for a long period of time as they can get highly sad, restless and frustrated due to loneliness. These pooches can easily develop separation anxiety and this is the main reason why these canines are not highly recommended to those people who mostly remain out of their house due to job or work obligations.

  1. Are Vizslas easy to train?

Answer: Yes! Vizsla is an easy breed to train for most canine owners. These dogs are highly responsive and alert during the training sessions and they listen to their owners’ commands very carefully. They are always excited to learn something new from their owners and as they are fairly intelligent, they can learn all the things which are taught to them fairly quickly and can also understand a lot of difficult commands and instructions with ease.

  1. What are Vizsla's grooming needs?

Answer: The grooming needs of these canines are quite manageable. Their coat is only needed to be brushed once every week so as to avoid any matting issues. Occasional baths are fine for them but their ears should be cleaned regularly so that potential ear infections or diseases can be avoided. Their nails must also be trimmed whenever it is needed as overly long nails can be very painful to the canines and finally, their teeth should be brushed on a regular basis as well so as to maintain proper dental hygiene.

  1. What is the Vizsla's tolerance to heat?

Answer: Vizslas have a fine tolerance to heat. They can comfortably reside in fairly hot and warm areas and they don’t need a lot of care and protection from their owners in the summer season as some other breeds do.

  1. What is the Vizsla's tolerance to cold?

Answer: Their tolerance for cold is quite poor. Vizslas have a short coat that doesn’t provide a lot of protection against chilly climatic conditions. These pooches are not recommended to those people who are looking to raise a canine in fairly cold and low-temperature areas.

  1. Is Vizsla an intelligent dog breed?

Answer: Yes! Vizslas are immensely smart canines who have great learning skills and their problem-solving abilities are also quite decent. Vizslas are mostly placed in the top 25 in the list of most intelligent canine breeds that features hundreds of distinct dog breeds from all around the world.

  1. Is Vizsla stranger friendly?

Answer: Vizslas may seem a bit reserved around strangers at first, but once they get to know the other person and start trusting them, then these canines can be fairly warm and friendly with them.

  1. Do Vizslas drool a lot?

Answer: No! Vizslas are not known to drool a lot. They mostly drool after eating/drinking something or when they are excited, but apart from this, they don’t drool or slobber all that much.

  1. Are Vizslas expensive and high maintenance dogs?

Answer: Yes! Vizslas are pretty expensive canines who are not very easy on the pockets of most people out there. They are also pretty demanding in nature. These pooches have high exercise and work needs which should be fulfilled on a regular basis. They also need a lot of attention from their owners and loved ones and they always want to be in the company of their family members. If they do not get the attention and love of their close ones, then they can become highly sad, disheartened and frustrated which is not good for their mental health. And due to all this, Vizslas are rightly considered to be a fairly high-maintenance breed.

  1. Are Vizslas easily available in India?

Answer: Vizslas have a mediocre availability in India. They can be found in some of the bigger cities of this country but when it comes to their availability in most of the lesser-known regions of India, then it is still pretty low.

  1. What is the avg price of a Vizsla puppy in India?

Answer: The average price of a Vizsla puppy in India is around ₹40,000 to ₹50,000. But there are a lot of factors that affect their price in the country and because of that, the cost of bringing a Vizsla puppy home can go fairly high.

  1. Do Vizslas like to swim?

Answer: Yes! Vizslas do like to swim or play in the water. They are excellent swimmers and their webbed feet certainly help them a lot while they are inside a water body. This is a great breed to take to the beach or to a pool. 

  1. What Colors do Vizslas Come In?

Answer: Vizslas are mostly found in the following colors which are listed below:

  • Golden Rust
  • Red Golden
  • Golden
  1. What is Vizsla’s lifespan?

Answer: Vizslas have an above average lifespan of about 10-14 years. But if these pooches are consistently given proper care, exercise, nutrition, and protection, then some of them may even live longer than 14 years of age.

  1. What are the most common health issues for the Vizslas?

Answer: Most common health problems found in the Vizslas are Eye Disorders, Epilepsy, Hip Dysplasia, Ear Infections, Sebaceous Adenitis and Cancer.