V - Vizsla
I'm only able to show one breed of dog for the letter 'V' and I had to go to Hungary for that.
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| Vizsla (12.11.06; by Plepie 2000 - CC BY-SA 3.0) |
Vizslas originated in Hungary; sporting dogs they are the smallest of the Pointer breed. Classed as a gun dog they are used for hunting fowl and upland game. Although they are sporting dogs a Vizsla makes a good household companion and a family dog.
Excellent swimmers, they love the water as Rosie demonstrates.
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| Rosie dives in. (21 April 2007; by Bryon Realy - CC BY 2.0) |
A Vizsla bred in Australia was Best in Show at Crufts in 2010. Known as Yogi, his show name was "Hungargrunn Bear It'n Mind."
There is a Wire-haired Vizsla also, but it is a separate breed developed in 1930 by interbreeding of a Vizsla with the German Wire-haired Pointer.
I have yet to see either in the flesh.
5 comments:
A very handsome breed. I like the color of Rosie's coat.
Shells–Tales–Sails
It is a handsome dog. Never heard of it before.
Like Jo, I've never heard of this bread before but what a beautiful dog! I love the color and the stance in the first photo. Love the ears in the swimming photo, evidence of the joy he's feeling! Thanks for sharing this. I love what I'm learning on your blog!
What a handsome looking hound! Love those flying ears!
I'd never heard of this breed before either. Love the pic of Rosie diving in, looks like she is having so much fun.
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