GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: 53-64cm
Colour: Russet gold. White on chest and feet acceptable.
Coat: Short, dense, smooth and shiny with a greasy feel.
Gait: Graceful, free flowing with good reach and drive.
While appearing robust, these aristocratic dogs should not be too heavily boned. The head is gaunt and noble with a slightly shorter square muzzle.
The long ears are moderately low set, thin skinned and hang close to the cheeks. The back is strong, straight and short with a good chest that reaches the elbow. The slightly lower set tail is customary docked to one-third its length and is carried horizontally. Fore and hindquarters are well angulated and the feet are round.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
Readily adaptable to city or country life, these members of the gundog group have gained in popularity in recent years. Taking up to two years to mature, one should give the Vizsla plenty of time to adjust to expected life styles. In the field, they can point or retrieve birds; perform well in obedience trials; make excellent companions for joggers and in the domestic environment they play well with children. Caution should be exercised when taking Vizslas into cold climates, as having no undercoat, they do feel the cold. Coat care is minimal and only occasional bathing is necessary.
HISTORY 
Also known as the Hungarian Setter, this breed is reputed to have come to Hungary with the Magyars about ten centuries ago. In those times, an all round dog was needed and to this end, the Vizsla served the purpose.
Partridge and hares thrived in the grain growing areas and the Vizsla’s colour proved to be an excellent camouflage when hunting them. The aristocrats of those days zealously guarded their Vizslas and made it extremely difficult to obtain one. In view of their similarity to the Short Haired Pointer, it is presumed those lines are incorporated in the Vizsla’s makeup.