druid
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What are they (if any) associated with...
Weimeraners
Hungarian Vizlas
German Pointers
Weimeraners
Hungarian Vizlas
German Pointers
Common health problems..
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EllieBeast
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Hip Displasia for all of those breeds (as with all other large breed dogs)
Weimeranas
>spinal dysraphism which is a severe though non-lethal condition, affecting the gait and giving an unusual stance which resembles a crouched position.
>Ear infections are easily acquired due to the drop-earred conformation.
Hungarian Vizlas
>The Vizsla appears to have few problems - apart from the HD mentioned above.
German pointers
>Health problems are rare but may include hip dysplasia, entropion (Entropion is the inward rolling of the eyelid, most commonly the lower lid. This irritates the surface of the eye (the cornea) and may ultimately cause visual impairment. and epilepsy.
Hope this helps!
Weimeranas
>spinal dysraphism which is a severe though non-lethal condition, affecting the gait and giving an unusual stance which resembles a crouched position.
>Ear infections are easily acquired due to the drop-earred conformation.
Hungarian Vizlas
>The Vizsla appears to have few problems - apart from the HD mentioned above.
German pointers
>Health problems are rare but may include hip dysplasia, entropion (Entropion is the inward rolling of the eyelid, most commonly the lower lid. This irritates the surface of the eye (the cornea) and may ultimately cause visual impairment. and epilepsy.
Hope this helps!
druid
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Thank you...I'm looking to get something I can exhibit but still have as a pet & yard dog so I don't want something with lots of health problems!
EllieBeast
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Yea, can understand. Of all those dogs, and i have had dealings with all of them - The vizla appeals to me the most. Such fantastic dogs, lovely calm temperaments yet very loyal.
Yet i have Rottie! Ha ha
Yet i have Rottie! Ha ha
prose
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Yea, can understand. Of all those dogs, and i have had dealings with all of them - The vizla appeals to me the most. Such fantastic dogs, lovely calm temperaments yet very loyal.
Yet i have Rottie! Ha ha
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Yes, I like Vizslas the most as well. Such sweeties.
English Pointers are so striking but they seem a bit aloof. My friend has a Pointer/Beagle Mix that they rescued as a tiny pup and he is highly strung and always on the move.
Yea, can understand. Of all those dogs, and i have had dealings with all of them - The vizla appeals to me the most. Such fantastic dogs, lovely calm temperaments yet very loyal.
Yet i have Rottie! Ha ha
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Yes, I like Vizslas the most as well. Such sweeties.
English Pointers are so striking but they seem a bit aloof. My friend has a Pointer/Beagle Mix that they rescued as a tiny pup and he is highly strung and always on the move.
ann-jen
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I have a Hungarian Vizsla and an English pointer.
The only real inherited problems in Vizslas as mentioned are hip dysplasia and also haemophilia and epilepsy. Saying that problems are rare because they aren't a mass produced breed and breeders tend to be careful who they sell to and for what purpose. I'm onto my second one now and I absolutely love them. They do need tonnes of exercise though and are quite intelligent too - this means they are easy to train but also means they can get up to loads of mischief if not kept occupied! Both of mine have been extremely sweet natured and very loyal. My first one was a bitch and she was a total softy with people and other animals, my current one is a dog and much more territorial - would definitely see off a burglar and the garden is a cat free zone. No nastiness in him however just a pretty off putting bark - both of mine have also been quite vocal which can be a pain at times.
My pointer is a rescue so was an adult when I got her. She's not as bright as the Vizsla but certainly surpasses him in her need for exercise. She has extremely strong hunting instincts and will follow a scent and has on occassion run off chasing pheasants for hours leaving me anxiously imagining road accidents etc to then reappear tongue lolling looking very pleased with herself. Everyone I've met with English Pointers seems to have the same thing. One chap I was talking to who works them reckons they are more like a hound than a gundog because of their strong instincts. It has taken me nearly a year to get the recall drummed into her head but we got there in the end. Saying that in the house she is adorable and certainly not at all aloof, she is like a giant lapdog in fact and just wants to be cuddled and pampered.
I love them both but Vizslas will always be my number 1 dog. Dougie also has one and Tophorse breeds them if you want to find out more.
If you do get one please post some piccies.
AJ
The only real inherited problems in Vizslas as mentioned are hip dysplasia and also haemophilia and epilepsy. Saying that problems are rare because they aren't a mass produced breed and breeders tend to be careful who they sell to and for what purpose. I'm onto my second one now and I absolutely love them. They do need tonnes of exercise though and are quite intelligent too - this means they are easy to train but also means they can get up to loads of mischief if not kept occupied! Both of mine have been extremely sweet natured and very loyal. My first one was a bitch and she was a total softy with people and other animals, my current one is a dog and much more territorial - would definitely see off a burglar and the garden is a cat free zone. No nastiness in him however just a pretty off putting bark - both of mine have also been quite vocal which can be a pain at times.
My pointer is a rescue so was an adult when I got her. She's not as bright as the Vizsla but certainly surpasses him in her need for exercise. She has extremely strong hunting instincts and will follow a scent and has on occassion run off chasing pheasants for hours leaving me anxiously imagining road accidents etc to then reappear tongue lolling looking very pleased with herself. Everyone I've met with English Pointers seems to have the same thing. One chap I was talking to who works them reckons they are more like a hound than a gundog because of their strong instincts. It has taken me nearly a year to get the recall drummed into her head but we got there in the end. Saying that in the house she is adorable and certainly not at all aloof, she is like a giant lapdog in fact and just wants to be cuddled and pampered.
I love them both but Vizslas will always be my number 1 dog. Dougie also has one and Tophorse breeds them if you want to find out more.
If you do get one please post some piccies.
AJ