I hope the following comments will prove helpful to those of you who are thinking about what breed to choose and are trying to make a decision about purchasing a puppy. I first became involved with Vizslas in 1975 when I was a student at the University of Guelph. Meeting Dr. Phil Wright was the impetus for me to sit down and seriously consider what characteristics I was looking for in a dog. This is exactly what Vizslas are. There are, however, several drawbacks to the Vizsla that you should be aware of.
Vizslas are maniacs until they reach about the age of two.
They need A LOT of exercise for the first two years. Please, seriously consider whether this will be a hardship for you. The puppy owners who are unhappy with Vizslas most often complain of problems which result from lack of exercise. Vizslas are, of all the hunting dogs, the most people oriented. For example, if I go down to the laundry room the dogs follow me down and sit right behind me as I do laundry.