The Vizsla or Hungarian Braco It is a breed of dog originating in Hungary.. It is one of the best sporting and companion dogs, but little known outside his native Hungary.
The Vizsla was already known from the beginning of Hungarian history. The ancestors of today's Vizsla were the trusted hunting dogs and favorites of the Magyar tribes who lived in the Carpathian Basin in the 10th century.. There are primitive prints in stone - thousand years- It shows a Magyar Hunter with his Falcon and his Vizsla. The first written reference to the Vizsla breed was recorded in a chronic illustrated of the year 1357.
They were the companion dogs of royalty and barons early in the war, for which reason, the blood of the Vizsla has preserved its purity for centuries. The landed aristocracy jealously guarded them and encouraged the development of their hunting ability.Yellow pointerโ. Records of letters and writings from the time show the high esteem in which Vizsla dogs were held..
The Vizsla, in spite of hard historical times which became, he survived the Turkish occupation (1526-1696), to the Hungarian Revolution (1848-49), the first and second world war, and the Russian occupation. But, was several times on the verge of extinction... In the year 1800 in Hungary the population of specimens of English Pointer and German Shorthaired Pointer, because they were more accessible to the entire population, This action, took them for the first time, on the verge of extinction, and then, the other nearest point was after World War II, when they thought they really..., they had disappeared.
Then, in Hungary a national survey of sports hunters was carried out, and the results revealed that only a dozen purebred Vizsla dogs had survived the debacle and were living in the country. From these copies, the race came to fame once more, After carrying out a thorough programme of recovery of the race. Outside of Hungary, Vizsla are commonly bred in Romania, Austria, Slovakia and Serbia.
The Vizsla at reached United States at the end of World War II and as the interest and devotion to the race was on the rise, the owners formed the Vizsla Club of America in order to obtain official recognition of the breed by the AKC to, took place the 25 in November of 1960.
The Vizsla was used in the development of other races, as of the Weimaraner, of the Vizsla hair hard and Braco German for short hair. There is considerable controversy regarding the races that, along with other Pointer breeds, were used to reestablish the Vizsla breed at the end of the 19th century. In any case, the similarity between the three races is undeniable…
The Vizsla is a medium-size of short hair dog, and elegant porte, light structure, with well defined muscles, that share physical characteristics with the Weimaraner or Weimaraner. Frequently confused them with dogs of other breeds such as, Redbone Coonhound, Braco of Weimar and the Rhodesian Ridgeback. Although with the races that closest thing it has is with Redbone Coonhound, the Weimaraner, the Vizsla is, As we said, the muscles are more defined and it is thinner than the aforementioned breeds.. The males measure of 56 to 63 cm. of height to the cross and weigh in 20 to 30 kg; the females measure of 53 to 61 cm. of height to the cross and weigh 18 to 25 kg. The Weimar Braco and Rhodesian Ridgeback are larger.
The nose of the Vizsla always has a reddish color that is mixed with the standard colour of the fur, It consists of different shades of the color solid oro-รณxido (copper, brown, Golden reddish and Golden dark sand). The color of the eyes and nails should also mingle with the color of the fur (if the latter is not fulfilled, then we would talk about another race).
Some variations in the Vizsla's coat color may show markings along its back.Saddleโ, is typical of the breed and for that reason, It is often confused with Rhodesian Ridgeback.
According to him American Kennel Club (AKC) and their standard of the breed, the Vizsla must have short hair, smooth, dense and glued to the body, without woolly subpelo. The Vizsla is not an animal prepared to live outdoors due to the absence of double layer, which leads them to be more susceptible to cold and intense heat. They are very clean dogs, they do not need to be bathed often, do not usually give off the characteristic โodor to dogโ detectable by humans. After their forays into lakes and rivers they will develop a scent that is a very faint version of the "wet dog" scent.. A quick bath and the odor will vanish.
The Vizsla is a natural Hunter endowed with an extraordinary sense of smell, comparable to the Pointer and an above-average learning ability. Although they are encouraged, kind, emotional and sensitive, they are equally intrepid and have a well-developed protective instinct. Its hunting style is near, laceando without moving away from the Hunter hunting for the hand. They hunt in terrain, they are very versatile, and they can hunt all kinds of parts, either hair or feather. They are very athletic and resistant. Its recovery capacity is high, charge very well and can train you very easily.
Not only are large crawlers, but also, excellent collectors. Both on Earth and since water that, they are very good swimmers. Like all dogs hunting, the Vizsla require a good deal of exercise to stay healthy and happy. He is very intelligent and likes to feel challenged and stimulated, both mentally and physically. That is why they need training according to their characteristics, sweet, consistent and dedicated.
The Vizsla is a very energetic dog, soft and delicate manners, fair, loving and very warm. They often form close bonds with their owners, including children, that is why sometimes, they are nicknamed "velcro dogโ due to his loyalty and affection, far from being lap it is always close to his master. They are quiet dogs, They ladrarรกn only if necessary. Many sleep in bed with their owners and, If they are allowed, They shall always endeavour to make a huequito under the sheets.
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Despite the temperament of Volpino Italiano, and its small size, It is a very committed and energetic dog. Cheerful and playful and very attached to their masters.
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History
The Volpino Italiano (that means little Fox, in Italian) It is a dog of very ancient origins., as the strain that belongs to the Spitz. It was a very widespread breed of dog in the Renaissance in which appears in some of the representations of the period. Unfortunately, the race, in 1965 was in danger of extinction (The Italian Club Cinolรณgico, only five copies that year), and for a short time, recovering numerical and qualitative.
The Volpino, It has been recognized and loved by Italian royalty for centuries, being a favorite especially of women.
Even bearing a strong resemblance with the Pomeranian, the breed is much older and thus has a different historical background. Northern dogs found their way South very early in the history of domestic dogs.
The Italian word for wolf is lupo, and the Keeshond it is called so much Lupino and Volpino in Italian. Volpe, means Fox in Italian, from there "Volpino" what, to say, little Fox in Italian. Despite its long history, the Volpino is unknown outside of Italy and is now rare, even in his homeland..
Despite its small size, This dog was originally as a watchdog. Its function was to alert the Mastiffs (Big Dogs) the presence of an intruder. But, due to his lovely temper and great intelligence, as well, they became very popular as pets, companion dogs.
For unknown reasons the popularity of the breed fell in 1965. In 1984 an attempt was made to revive the race. Y, currently, can see the race Volpino living as guard dogs on breeding farms, or as a companion dog, but still the Volpino they are considered a rare breed, position that there are only about 2000 copies to the length and breadth of the world.
Most of the Volpinos, it is found in Italy but some people are breeding them in Scandinavian countries, in the United Kingdom and the United States.UU.
Physical characteristics
The Volpino Italiano it is a small but compact dog with a harmonious physique. Can grow up to 30 cm tall and weigh 5 kg. His long, silky coat is soft and lined with a dense undercoat. It can be white, red, brown or black. There are also champagne colored animals, but they are not very popular in breeding.
Character and skills
The Volpino Italiano has a very individual character, which means that even as a puppy you need a lot of patience and enough consistency in your upbringing. Due to its high intelligence it is very teachable and therefore very good for training. Has a very lively temperament, is curious and therefore available for all kinds of fun. So, is particularly suitable for any type of dog sport and needs sufficient mental and physical activity.
In the family it is a very affectionate dog, loving and vigilant. Has a natural distrust of strangers.
It is an ideal dog for the family and its character also makes it very suitable to live with children.
With it you can spend a lot of time in nature. Despite its size, the Volpino Italiano it is a very robust dog that is not deterred by the rain, snow and cold to do your daily need for exercise.
Volpino care
The puppy's coat requires a lot of care: should not only be brushed regularly, but also bathed from time to time.
Esperanza de vida of ยซVolpino Italianoยป
The ยซVolpino Italianoยป, which originally descends from German Spitz, he is a very robust dog, which can have a high life expectancy of up to 15 years.
Typical diseases ยซItalian Volpinoยป
Also in terms of health, the Volpino he is a very robust dog, who does not have any common hereditary disease.
In rare cases the breed is affected by an eye disease, which can happen especially in old age. May lead to lens shift of the eye, what can lead to glaucoma.
Characteristics "Volpino Italiano"
Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Volpino Italiano" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.
ยซVolpino Italianoยป Dog Breed – Facts and Information
Type and recognitions:
FCI CLASSIFICATION:
Group :
Section : . .
Federations:
– FCI – Group 5 – Section 4 European Spitz. โ
FCI breed standard "Volpino Italiano"
Origin:
Italy
Date of publication of the valid original standard:
9.06.1999
Use:
Guard and companion dog.
General appearance:
This is a small format Spitz, very compact, harmonious and covered with long, bristly hair.
IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: It has a square shape; The length of the head reaches almost 4/10 of body length.
Behavior / temperament:
He is very attached to his environment and the people he knows well.. His temperament is very marked, jovial, lively and mischievous.
Head:
It has a pyramidal shape. Its length reaches 4/10 the height at the withers.
Cranial region:
Skull : Its length exceeds that of the snout (6,5/5), its bizygomatic width is greater than half the length of the head (7,3/11,5). It is more or less ovoid in shape, both in the sagittal sense, as in the transversal. The mid-frontal sulcus is not very marked, as well as the occipital protuberance. The upper axes of the skull and snout are slightly convergent. The bones protruding from the forehead are well developed and fall almost perpendicularly on the root of the nasal cannula..
Depression links (stop) : It is rather accentuated.
facial region:
Truffle : It's humid, fresh, with the windows wide open. Profile view, It is located on the same line as the nasal cannula., and does not exceed the anterior line of the lips. Its color is always black, both in the white-furred specimens, as in those with red fur.
Snout : Pointed. Its length is less than that of the skull and its lateral faces are convergent.. The nasal cannula is rectilinear. In profile, the lower edge of the snout is determined by the jaw.
Lips : Seen from the front, the upper lip draws a straight line on its lower edge. In the corner, the mucosa is not visible, so that, the lips are very short. The edges of the lips are pigmented black.
Jaws / Teeth : The jaws are not strong in appearance, but they are normally developed and adapt perfectly due to their anterior edge. Its branches are rectilinear. The teeth are white, are regularly aligned and complete. They are perfectly developed. The joint is in the form of scissors, but the pincer-shaped joint is accepted.
Eyes : They are normal size and open wide. They denote vigilance and liveliness. The palpebral opening is rounded; They are placed in planes that form a wide open angle behind.
The eyelids join perfectly against the eyeball. The iris is dark ocher in color and the edges of the eyelids are pigmented black..
Ears : Short, form triangular, upright. The cartilage is rigid. The inner surface of the ears faces forward. Set high and very close to each other. The length of the ears reaches approximately half the length of the head.
Neck:
Its length is almost equal to that of the head. His bearing is always high. Your skin is well attached to the underlying tissues.
Body:
It has a square shape. Its longitude, measured from the tip of the shoulder, even the gluteus, is equal to the height at the withers.
top line : The dorsal line is straight; in the region of the back it is slightly convex.
Cross : It protrudes slightly above the line of the back.
Rump : Extends the line of the spine. Its obliquity, from the hip to the base of the tail, is 10ยฐ below the horizontal.
Breast
: Come down to the level of the elbows. The ribs are tight. The sternal region is long.
bottom line : From the sternum to the belly there is little ascending. The depth of the flanks is not very pronounced.
Tail:
It is located in the extension of the rump, always curled up on the back. Its length is somewhat less than the height at the withers.
Tips
PREVIOUS MEMBERS : Seen in conjunction, They are parallel and vertical to each other and, in relation to the median plane of the body, they are perfectly parallel.
Shoulder : The length of the shoulder blade is equal to ยผ of the height at the withers. Its obliquity below the horizontal is 60ยฐ.
Arm : It is longer than the scapula and its obliquity below the horizontal is 60ยฐ. Appears approximately parallel to the median plane of the body.
Elbows : They are parallel to the median plane of the body.Forearm : Extend the vertical line. It is light boned. Its longitude, measured from the ground to the elbow, It is slightly more than half the height at the withers.
Carpus and metacarpus : Seen from the front, extend the vertical line of the forearm. Seen in profile, they are oblique.
Front feet : They are oval in shape and the fingers are well together.. The central and digital pads, as well as nails, they are black.
LATER MEMBERS : As a whole and seen from behind, They must follow a perfectly vertical line from the tip of the gluteus to the ground. They are parallel to each other.
Thigh : Its length is equal to 1/3 the height at the withers. It is perfectly parallel to the median plane of the body.
Leg : Its length is slightly less than the thigh. It is made of light bones and its obliquity below the horizontal is 55 a 60ยฐ.
Hock : The distance between the tip of the hock and the ground slightly exceeds ยผ of the height at the withers.
Metatarsus : It is vertical and, seen both in profile and from behind, his poise is perfect.
Rear feet : Oval, like the front feet and with the same characteristics.
Movement:
It should not be in jumps, not even during the jog, not even during the gallop. All movements must be with wide steps.
Mantle
SKIN : It is well applied and stretched, no appearance of slackness in any part of the body.
HAIR : Bushy, very long, straight and bristly in an exceptional way. It is stiff and rough in texture; should never be straight. Even if it is not very abundant, should always be bristly. The trunk gives the impression of being wrapped in a sleeve, particularly on the neck, where the hair forms a wide collar. The head is covered by semi-long hair that hides the base of the ears..
The hair that covers the muzzle is short. Above the ears the hair is very fine and thin.. The tail is provided with very long hair. On the posterior edges of the limbs the hair forms a fringe.
COLOR :
โข Solid white.
โข Solid red
โข Champagne, accepted color, but not desirable. A pale orange tone is acceptable over the ears., But this is still an imperfection..
Size and weight:
Height to the cross :
Of 27 to 30 cm in males.
Of 25 to 28 cm in females.
Fouls:
Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..
MISS PLAYOFFS :
โข Nose of any color other than black.
โข Convex nasal canal.
โข Different colored eyes.
โข Tail that falls between the hind limbs.
โข Size that exceeds by more than 3 cm the limits established by the standard.
DISQUALIFICATION FAULTS:
โข Aggressive or fearful dog.
โข Divergence of the craniofacial axes.
โข Superior prognathism.
โข Total depigmentation of the nose or the edges of the eyelids.
โข Fully hanging ears.
โข No queue, or very short tail, either congenital or artificial.
โข Any color other than white, red, or the color champagne (although it is not the most desirable).
โข Red spots on a white background and white or black spots on a red background.
Any dog โโshowing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..
N.B.:
Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation
Alternative names:
1. Volpino, Cane del Quirinale, Cane di Firenze (English).
2. Volino (French).
3. Italienischer volpino (German).
4. Volpino italiano (Portuguese).
5. Zorrito italiano, volpino (espaรฑol).
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