About Diane Parry Expertise I am happy to attempt to answer any questions regarding Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla, including show and working questions. I am also happy to give general training advice.
Experience I have been involoved in Hungarian Wirehaired Vizslak for over 8 years, and was a founder member of the Association in the United Kingdom. I show, work and breed. I also own two other Hunt, Point, Retreive breeds - the German Wirehaired Pointer, and the Bracco Italiano. I have owned and trained a cross section of breeds over 28 years. I organise and attend training days for Wirehaired Vizslak and advise new owners on preliminary HPR training. I regularly represent the Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla at Discover Dogs (Kennel Club), game fairs and gundog parades.
Organizations I belong to the Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla Association, the Bracco Italiano Society and the Hungarian Vizsla Association.
Publications I am co-editor of 'Hot Wires', the official magazine of the Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla Association and my articles appear in several editions. I have written breed profiles for various web sites.
Education/Credentials I am currently studying Intermediate Canine Psychology with the Animal Care College. I have undertaken a clicker training workshop and many other training courses with my own dogs.
Question I have owned 3 vizslas. Our current dog is a 4-year old female. We don't care to show her, but she is the sweetest dog I could imagine. She is wonderful with little children, very obedient and we swim together in the ocean. I have never seen a wire-haired vizsla here in the US and am wondering if they have the same qualities; i.e. disposition, intelligence and swimming abilities. Do they require any additional grooming?
Answer Hi Dave, The wires also have a super disposition and are easily trained. The can be sensitive like the smooth, but are biddable and very intelligent. The coat may need to be stripped to keep it tidy although a good wire coat needs no work. The wire haired version does throw a variety of coats ranging from almost smooth to a really wooly teddy coat, most undesirable. All matings seem to produce a mixture of coats and I think it will be a long time before we see a consisent wire coat coming through. Take a look at my web site for further ifo
www.leiborschy-gundogs.moonfruit.com
If you need any more info you can e mail me at
leiborschy@btinternet.com
Regards
