How do I know if my Vizsla is purebred?

How do I know if my Vizsla is purebred?

When Vizslas are young, they may have green, yellow, grey, or blue colored eyes. Also, the color of the leather around the eyes should be red – the same as the coat color. If the eye leather is dark or black it is not a purebred Vizsla, and may not be a Vizsla at all.

At what age is a Vizsla fully grown?

around 6 to 8 months
Vizslas generally mature at 1 or 2 years, although they reach their full size around 6 to 8 months. The vizsla coat is short, smooth and dense with no undercoat.

What is bad about Vizslas?

Athletic, agile, and light on his feet, the Vizsla is a robust hunting dog who needs vigorous daily exercise and lots of personal attention. Too much confinement and too little companionship can lead to neurotic behaviors such as hyperactivity and destructiveness. Bored Vizslas are notorious chewers.

At what age does a Vizsla calm down?

At what age does a Vizsla calm down? Like many hyper-active working dogs, the Vizsla usually only settles down into a mature and dignified adult between two and three years. Generally, males seem to take a bit longer to reach emotional and mental maturity than females.

When does a Vizsla get its full coat?

Vizslas generally mature at 1 or 2 years, although they reach their full size around 6 to 8 months. The vizsla coat is short, smooth and dense with no undercoat. Considered “wash and wear,” vizslas require little more than a quick rubdown with a rubber curry brush.

What’s the bad thing about having a Vizslas?

Epileptic seizures are a major inherited problem in Vizslas. Also occurring are hip and eye disorders, bleeding disorders, skin diseases, and cancer. Michele Welton has over 40 years of experience as a Dog Trainer, Dog Breed Consultant, and founder of three Dog Training Centers.

How big is a full grown Vizsla dog?

Vizslas are medium-sized dogs weighing 45-65 lbs. A male vizsla is 22 to 24 inches at the shoulder; females are smaller at 21 to 23 inches tall. Their bodies are muscular and well proportioned. Vizslas generally mature at 1 or 2 years, although they reach their full size around 6 to 8 months.

Can a Vizsla be used as a working dog?

As a working dog with a long history of being used as such, the Vizsla is meant to be a very active dog. It is hard to deny this fact after meeting the breed even once.