The Vizsla, also known as the Hungarian Pointer and the Hungarian Vizsla, is a breed of dog in the Sporting Group. This highly energetic dog breed also has a very strong willing to please attitude. They are excellent working and family dogs. The Vizsla was recognized by the AKC in 1960 and AKC approved in 2009.
The Vizsla is a medium sized hunting dog of distinguished appearance and bearing. Robust but lightly built, they are lean dogs, have defined muscles, and are similar to a Weimaraner but smaller in size. The Vizsla breed standard calls for the tail to be docked to two thirds of its original length in smooth Vizslas and to three fourths in Wirehaired Vizslas.