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Vizsla Draadhaar

History

The creation of the wirehaired Vizsla started in the 1930s. It was noticed that some Vizslas had thicker coats which gave them better protection in cover and water. One of these thicker coated bitches was crossed with a German Wirehaired Pointer. The breeder who did this was Mr. Vasas Jozsef. He tried two such matings with the same dog and different bitches. After this Mr. Gresznaryk Laszlo, the owner of the Selle kennels (called the Father of the wirehairs), continued the breeding with a dog and bitch from the first matings: Csabai Lurko x Csabai Lidi - Dia de Selle (1942)Dia de Selle is known as the mother of the breed. From 1942 onwards is a grey area in which no registrations were found. In the mid-Fifties registrations started again. It is known that they bred in a yellow Pointer (Hertha Pointer) at some stage and also the Irish Setter. In the late Sixties/early Seventies a Pudel Pointer was brought in, possibly earlier but no registrations were found. Although, again, no registrations have been found, it is almost certain a Braque, probably Hannoveraner was used in the creation.

General Appearance Medium sized, wire coated, distinguished appearance, with a more robust build and a stronger bone structure than the shorthaired vizsla.

Characteristics Loyal, intelligent, obedient, sensitive, very affectionate and with patience easily trained. Bred for hunting fur and feather, pointing and retrieving from land and water.

Temperament Lively, gentle mannered and demonstratively affectionate.

Head and Skull Lively and intelligent expression. Skull moderately broad and slightly rounded, well proportioned and a little longer than muzzle, with moderate stop. Lips covering jaws completely and neither loose nor pendulous. Bridge of nose is straight and ends in a broad nose. The colour of the nose is harmonious with the coat colour. Coat covering the head gives the head a somewhat square striking appearance.

Eyes Neither deep nor prominent, of medium size and slightly oval in shape. Eyelids fitting tightly. Colour of eyes harmonises with coat colour, slightly darker shade desired. Yellow or black eye undesirable.

Ears The ears are of medium set, proportionately long with a thin skin and hanging down close to cheeks. Rounded "V" shape, not fleshy.

Mouth Sound and strong white teeth. Jaws strong with perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Full dentition desirable.

Neck Well muscled and of moderate length, slightly arched and devoid of dewlaps.

Forequarters Shoulders well laid and muscular, elbows close to body and forelegs straight. Forearm long, pasterns upright.

Body Strong and well-proportioned, slightly longer in body measured from point of shoulder to point of buttock, than in height from withers to ground. Level back, slightly sloping croup rounded off towards tail set. Chest strongly developed, deep and reaching at least to the elbows. Ribs moderately well sprung and carried well back.

Hindquarters Straight when viewed from rear, thighs well developed with moderate angulation, hocks well let down.

Feet Slightly oval with toes short, arched and tight. Nails short, strong and a shade darker than coat.

Tail Moderately thick and tapering towards the end, slightly low set. Customarily one third docked. When moving carried horizontally.

Coat The wire coat on the neck and body is harsh and close fitting, up to 4 cms. (1 1/2 ins.) long, with an undercoat, which is normally heavier in winter. The hair on muzzle is short and coarse, the hair forming a small beard on the chin. The skull is covered by short, dry hair. Hair on the ears is short and fine. The eyebrows are dense. The coat is shorter on the lower part of the legs, chest and belly. Longer hair is permitted on the rear of the legs. On the feet and between the toes the hair is softer and shorter. Coat on the tail is dense and stronger.

Gait/Movement Animated, flowing and ground covering, with a strong rear driving action.

Colour Golden sand to russet. Small white marks on chest and feet should not be penalised.

Size Height: Dogs: 58-62 cms. (23-24 1/2 ins.), Bitches: 54-58 cms. (21 1/2 -23 ins.). Variance of less than three centimetres is permitted as long as the dog remains in proportion.

Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.

Note* Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully decended into the scrotum.