History of the Hungarian Pointer: the Magyar Vizsla

The Hungarian Vizsla is one of the World best hunting and companion dog. He is a medium sized pointer-retreiver, companion and family dog. The Vizsla is not a kennel or backyard dog. He is part of the family,The Hungarians had developed 4 breeds for 4 different task around the house. The Kuvasz, the largest of the Hungarian dog breeds is the ultimate guard around the house. King Matyas was trusting his Kuvaszes more than he trusted his loyal guards. The Komondor is the guard dog of the large flock, the Puli is for the small ones. The Vizsla is the hunting dog who is always at the side of his master.The Vizsla is mentioned very early times in the Hungarian history. Primitive stone etchings over a thousand years old show the Magyar hunter with his falcon and his Vizsla.Companion dogs of the early warlords and barons, Vizsla blood was preserved pure for centuries by the land owning aristocracy who guarded them jealously and continued to develop the the hunting ability of these "yellow-pointers" - the golden-rust coloration from tip to tail. Records of letters and writings show the high esteem in which the Vizsla has always been held through the centuries.The Vizsla survived the Turkish occupation(1526-1696), the Hungarian Civil War (1848-49), World War I, World War II and the Russian Occupation. However, the breed suffered a decline in the late 19th Century and the true Vizsla was close to being extinct. A careful search of Hungary and a poll of Hungarian sportsmen revealed only about a dozen Vizslas of the true type still alive in the country. From that minimum stock, the breed rose to prominence once again. The various "strains" of the Vizsla have become somewhat distinctive as individuals bred stock that suited their hunting style. The Austria-Hungary Empire extended its influence over a large area for many years, but with frequent border changes Hungary was reduced to a mere shadow of its former self. As a result, owners of Vizslas suddenly found themselves living in Czechoslovakia, Rumania, the former Yugoslavia, Italy, Germany, Poland or Russia.The Vizsla started arriving in the United States at the close of World War II. As interest in and devotion to the breed began to increase, owners formed the Vizsla Club of America in order to gain AKC recognition. As a result of registering foundation stock with the AKC, Vizsla owners were able to obtain official recognition in 1960 and the Vizsla became the 115th breed recognized by the American Kennel Club.

HUNCUT PUPPIES

THEIR FIRST 8 WEEKS WITH ME

The average gestination period is 63 days, but pups can be born as early as 59 days or as late as 66 days from the first breeding. Before whelping she may refuse her food or eat very little. She goes to lay down in the litter box digging nest and going to deep sleep. The new born puppy needs warmth and food. The first week they are nursing almost all the time. The healthy, happy puppy is quite. While sleeping his body will twitch and jerk, this is called activated sleep. Puppies will spread if it is too warm, or cry and pile up if it is too cold in the whelping box.

2-3DAYS OLD


They all have their own color, because in a good litter they look all the same and is very important to me to be able to identify each of them from the birth.

At 4-5 DAYS OLD their dewclaws are
removed and tails are docked. It will heal in a week.

2-3 WEEKS OLD
When they are around 2 weeks old, their eyes and ears are starting to open. They notice your voice. It is important that they are out of strong light and loud noise. Their eyes color is blue at this time. They will making awkward, comical effort to get on their feet and they will stand on it only few seconds at a time. From now on they will develop rapidly. Suddenly, at 3 weeks of age they seems to put everything together. They start to notice the outside world. This period is called the "socialization period". This period is the more critical, they should exhibit no fear of people.

4 WEEKS OLD PUPPIES
This is the time to give them safe toys to play with. They are starting to eat soft puppy food.

5-6 WEEKS OLD
At 5-6 weeks old the pups are out playing in the yard. They are completely weaned. They will eat 4 times a day. Dominant and subordinate relationship are developing at this time.
A simple cardbord box will entertain them for hours.


7-8 WEEKS OLD
At 7-8 weeks old they will get their first shot and worming. At this time they are house broken, they know what comes, sit and stay means. they are totally independent from their mother. This is the time when they are bonds to human.


8 -10 WEEKS OLD

It is time to say Goodbye to all my puppies. It is not easy, but after careful selection, I know that their new owners will love them and take good care of them. Some of them will be champions, some of them will enjoy hunting, but I am sure that all of them will be the best companion and they love you for ever and ever.............!



I just found these short videos among my files. Browny is Morzsa in these videos which was captured by my phone :)