Plate 075 · Continental Europe
Vizsla
维兹拉犬
“Hungary's golden pointer, bred to work close to its hunter.”
- Origin
- Hungary
- Hungary (Carpathian Basin)
- Country of origin
- The point is a reference position in the country of origin.
- Era
- Ancestral type centuries old; modern breed from the 20th century
- Today
- Gundog · Companion
Under editorial review — sources listed below.
Then → Now
Historical depiction not yet verified.
NowMyName (M.Fuchten) · CC BY-SA · Wikimedia Commons
History
01 · Origin
Hungary (Carpathian Basin)
A Hungarian pointing and retrieving dog long associated with the country's landed nobility.
02 · Historical role
What it was bred for
Hunted upland game, rabbits and waterfowl in field, forest and water, pointing game and retrieving it on land and in water.
03 · Breed development
How it changed
The breed came close to disappearing after the World Wars. It was rebuilt from the few dogs that survived, and it reached the United States in the mid-20th century.
04 · Today
Gundog · Companion
A sensitive, affectionate hunting companion and family dog, known for staying close to its people.
Personality
- Affectionate
- Gentle
- Energetic
- Sensitive
- Loyal
General breed tendencies, not guarantees — individual dogs vary with genetics, training and environment. Ratings: this atlas’s editorial summary on a 1–5 scale, for rough comparison between breeds here — not a measurement or a standardised assessment.
- Size
- Medium
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
- Coat
- Short, smooth, golden-rust coat
Field note
Bred to work closely with hunters, Vizslas form a tight bond with their owners and hate to be left alone.
Recognition & today
- AKC
- Sporting Group
- Also recognized by
- FCI (as Hungarian Short-haired Pointer), The Kennel Club (UK)
- Popular in
- United States
Its popularity in the United States grows year by year; in 2007 it was reported to be among the 50 most registered breeds in the UK. AKC registrations: ranked 36 among breeds in 2025.
Sources2 references
- Vizsla — breed information — American Kennel Club
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/vizsla/
Registry · accessed 2026-10-07 · Registry status and AKC group; AKC recognition 1960 per AKC "Breeds by Year Recognized". Used as a registry reference only.
- Vizsla (encyclopedia overview) — Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vizsla
Encyclopedia · accessed 2026-10-07 · Secondary overview; cross-check claims against primary breed-club sources.
Image credits
MyName (M.Fuchten) · CC BY-SA · Wikimedia Commons
Text is written by World Breeds from the references above; it does not reproduce registry descriptions.
