Welcome to The Hungarian Vizsla Club, the oldest UK organisation dedicated to the Hungarian Vizsla. Established in 1968, we are recognised by The Kennel Club as one of two official breed sites. Our goal is to ensure the well-being of the breed.

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Statement by the Breed Health Coordinator for the Hungarian Vizsla.

The Canine Genetics Centre (CGC) at the University of Cambridge are searching for any gene which may be associated with the transmission of epilepsy. Their ultimate aim is to produce a test which could be used to identify any gene that is linked to epilepsy. This would then enable informed breeding choices to reduce the incidence of epilepsy.

There has been much speculation and misunderstanding regarding this research programme which is supported by both breed clubs. It is completely confidential and is not in any way linked with any other health information compiled anywhere else by any other individuals or groups. All samples sent directly to CGC are handled with total confidentiality. As the Kennel Club Breed Health Coordinator for Hungarian Vizsla, I alone will know of you and your vizsla if you have contacted me directly.

This disease has a devastating effect on the lives of not only the dogs but also the families with whom the dog lives.

The research still needs more vizsla, both AFFECTED and those UNAFFECTED who are over the age of 8 years old. It involves a simple cheek swab, nothing more invasive, it is quick and easy to do!

You can contact me via bhc@vizsla.org.uk OR follow the link directly via the QR code on the poster.

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Please be aware that any forms currently submitted through our website have not been reaching us. If you have submitted a form recently for membership or other purpose and have not yet had a reply, please bear with us as we work though the backlog.

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The field trial schedule for 2024/2025 is now available:

HVC Schedule 2024/25 season

Entries can be made via Fosse Data:

Field Trials To Enter (fossedata.co.uk)

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The Breed Health Coordinator for the Hungarian Vizsla, Verity Griffiths, has commissioned a new breed health survey on behalf of the Royal Kennel Club. Full details of how you can contribute to this can be found here:

Breed Health Survey info 24

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Championship Show
22nd September 2024

Judge: Mrs Sharon Bergin

Principal winners:
Best in Show: Watson’s Sh Ch Oakswarren Inferno
Reserve Best in Show: Creighton’s Sh Ch Oakswarren Burning Bright

Best Puppy in Show: Layton’s Layways Dua Lipa
Best Veteran in Show: Layton;s Sh Ch Layways Lana Del Ray
Best Field Trial in Show: Wall’s Ch Piroseg Mandarin of Perllanside JW

Judges Critique – Sept 2024

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Championship Show
15th June 2024
(held in conjunction with Border Union Ch Dog Show)

Judge: Mrs Marion Waddell

Principal winners:
Best in Show: Creighton’s Oakswarren Burning Bright
Reserve Best in Show: Watson’s Sh Ch Oakswarren Inferno
Best Puppy in Show: Palmer’s Roughshoot Seabiscuit at Parmelly
Reserve Best Puppy in Show: Gregory’s Sevensden Autumnal Gold
Best Veteran in Show: Bradley’s Sh Ch Vizslanya Vivmany by Highforce JW ShCM ShCEx VW
Best Field Trial in Show: Wall’s Ch Piroseg Mandarin of Perllanside JW

Judges Critique June 2024-amended

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Kennel Club Breed Health and Conservation Plan (BHCP) for the Hungarian Vizsla

For further information contact the Breed Health Coordinator Verity Griffiths (bhc@vizsla.org.uk)