History of Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla in Australia

Although the Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla originated in the 1930s in Hungary, the breed did not make its way to Australia until around 2000.  At this time, a male was imported from England however, breed recognition was not undertaken at that time.

The breed was approved for exhibition by the ANKC from January 2007.  At that time, the country's original import, Ch Silvanus Lord Nelson (Imp UK) [pictured below], then about 7 years old, was the first dog to compete and attain an Australian Champion title.

Since 2007 more Hungarian Wirehaired Vizslas have made their way to our shores.  These include a further import from the UK being now Ch Throstlenest Miz Moneypenny of Silvanus (Imp UK) [pictured below] "Penny" from Donna Holman (Silvanus).
Penny is really the breed's foundation dam in this country.   Penny is the mother of Crispin and the first litter whelped in Australia.

More imports have arrived in the last three years, including four from Hungary and three from England.  The breed has also found its way to the shores of New Zealand.

Since the breed hit the show ring, many awards have been achieved including class in group and in show.  The breeds first Best Exhibit in Group (G1) in Australia was awarded in 2009.

To date, Crispin is the only Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla to compete in areas other than the show ring.