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The Vizsla of Hungary, renowned for its solid golden rust coat and affectionate ways, is prized by pet lovers around the world. The Vizsla's trainable disposition and superior all-around hunting abilities recommend him to weekend and serious hunters alike. Hunting, pointing and retrieving, the Vizsla performs with skill and ease on the field, remaining vigorous for hours on end. For the owner or family seeking a gentle-mannered, intelligent dog that thrives on activity and affection, the Vizsla is a terrific choice. This medium-sized, fun-loving sporting breed is both protective and obedient. Covering the breed's history in Europe and the United States as well as the character and requirements of the breed, this book draws an accurate portrait of the Vizsla. Readers will welcome the author's advice on topics like puppy selection, feeding, exercise, grooming and maintenance of the breed. The book also provides a complete chapter on house-training the puppy and obedience training, plus helpful hints about preparing the home for the pup's arrival, puppy proofing and preventing puppy problems. Over 135 colour photographs illustrate author Robert L White's text, making the book a valuable resource and an entertaining guide for newcomers and long-committed fanciers too. Additionally, an authoritative chapter on canine health, written by well-known veterinarian and Harvard professor Dr. Lowell Ackerman, covers important topics such as veterinarian selection, neutering/spaying, parasite control and preventative healthcare. For all owners and potential owners of the Vizsla, this new book will prove a reliable tool for years to come.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #35524 in Books
• Published on: 2007-10-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 155 pages

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The Hungarian Vizsla, renowned for its russet gold coat – in the popular smooth variety or the less commonly seen wire variety – is prized by fanciers for its superior hunting abilities as well as its very affectionate and trainable disposition. Whether hunting, retrieving or pointing, the Vizsla performs with skill and ease on the field. For the owner or family seeking a gentle-mannered, intelligent dog that thrives on stimulation, activity and affection, the Vizsla, protective and obedient, is a ‘golden’ choice. This book provides the much-needed factual information about the Hungarian Vizsla and its ancestry, character and standard, as well as proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and showing. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup’s arrival and preventing puppy problems. In addition to an extremely authoritative text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full colour, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a Hungarian Vizsla. Whether it’s basic training problems, allergies or fleas, this book is the way to prevention, providing the reader with the necessary guidance an owner needs from puppyhood through the senior years. Recommended by top breeders and trainers, this book is the responsible first choice of every new owner of a Hungarian Vizsla. Topics discussed include: History of the Hungarian Vizsla; Characteristics of the Hungarian Vizsla; The Hungarian Vizsla Breed Standard; Your Hungarian Vizsla puppy; Everyday care of your Hungarian Vizsla; Housebreaking and training your Hungarian Vizsla; Health care of your Hungarian Vizsla; Your senior Hungarian Vizsla; Showing your Hungarian Vizsla.

Excerpted from Hungarian Vizsla (Pet Love) by Robert L. White. Copyright © 2000. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
The dark yellow figure moves swiftly and effortlessly across the plain, its nose into the wind. Suddenly the dog whips into point and holds fast, his rust-gold silhouette shimmering in the late afternoon sun. Alert and motionless, he waits tensely for permission to retrieve. In the Hungarian language, the word 'Vizsla' means 'alert and responsive'. This ancient cinnamon-coloured hunting dog, however, is much more than its simple name suggests. Also known as the Golden Pointer, the Hungarian Vizsla is coveted world wide as both a hunting dog and loving family pet. Shooting enthusiasts praise the breed as an ideal sporting dog that can perform on all levels in the field. A close-ranging dog, he can air scent as well as ground scent, making him superbly efficient on furred animals as well as game birds. The multi-purpose Vizsla is pointer, spaniel and retriever, a veritable hunting machine who snaps into point and holds fast until ordered to flush, then waits obediently until commanded to retrieve.