A Short History of the Vizsla
The Vizsla breed came from the nomadic Magyar's "yellow dogs", which were later bred with dogs from Turkey. The Vizsla was bred to hunt in agricultural regions of Hungary, thus developing into a dog swift of foot, yet cautious, so as not to alert quarry, a dog of superior nose and high class hunting ability. As the hunting abilities were honed with training, the Vizsla became ideal for tracking small and large game. Their color gave them an advantage for hunting in wheat fields so prevalent in Hungary.
In Hungary, inheritance of land was limited to the upper class and its descendants, therefore the land barons were primarily responsible for preserving the purity of the breed. They came to be known as the dogs of royalty and as a symbol of wealth. In modern history, the Vizsla endured two world wars, in which the breed was virtually exterminated. Despite the hardships it has endured, the Vizsla has become one of the most coveted and loved breeds in the world. Today, Hungary names the Vizsla as it's national dog.
Through hard work, the preservation of the breed has come to represent both a wonderful field dog and a loving family member. The Vizsla is highly intelligent and is easily trained. Some of the areas that they are used for include, but not limited to: educate and entertain at civic centers, county fairs, schools, nursing homes, retirement homes, sniff for drugs, guide dog for the blind, and hearing impaired service dogs. The Vizsla excels in competition. In fact, it was the first dog to win a Triple Championship title in field and obedience trials and went on to win the Quintuple Championship.