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Isle of Wight Gundog Club

Gun dog breeds

 
Brittany
Cocker Spaniels
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German Shorthaired Pointers
German Wirehaired Pointers
Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Pointers

Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla - Roy Bebbington - Gonegos kennel

Hungarian Wirehaired Vizslas - Gonegos Swaledale and Zachary des champs des dunes at GonegosThe wirehaired vizsla is a robust , multi purpose gundog, capable of performing a wide variety of tasks, both on land and water.

The breed is a somewhat larger, stronger boned and more robust dog than its smooth haired cousin.

Its coat, developed to withstand the icy water temperatures of its native Hungary, affords the breed both insulation and protection from the ravages of the weather, and thick, sharp cover into which it may be sent.

Temperamentally, it is a somewhat sensitive breed, unsuited to the heavy handed trainer, and benefits from involvement within the 'home' environment. The actually not only make great working dogs, but also double as super family pets.

Gonegos SwaledaleSince the breeds introduction into the UK, in the early nineties, the breed has found favour with rough shooters, falconers and deer stalkers alike.

An increasing number are being entered into field trails, gundog working tests and spring pointing tests, and are taking some of the top awards.

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