Temperament
Affectionate, Energetic, Sensitive, Gentle.
Health problems to know about
- Epilepsy
- Hip dysplasia
- Cancers, especially haemangiosarcoma and lymphoma
- Vizsla inflammatory polymyopathy (polymyositis)
- Primary glaucoma
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
Plan on more than two hours of exercise a day, with off-lead running in a secure area plus training or scent games. The short coat needs a weekly brush. Use gentle, reward-based training, because harsh handling backfires with this breed.
A good fit for
Runners, hikers and active families, people who want to try gundog work or dog sports, homes where someone is around most of the day.
Probably not ideal for
Flats, long working days alone (separation distress and chewing are common), owners who want an independent dog.
Sources
Popularity: AKC 2025 registration rankings (US); Royal Kennel Club 2025 registrations (UK, ranked by us). Breed traits are tendencies, not guarantees. Individual dogs vary, and mixed breeds and rescues can be wonderful fits too.
