About the Author

Gay Gottlieb was born in Gloucestershire and spent her formative years in the country. She went to school in England and Switzerland and lived in Paris for some years.  Gay Gottlieb has always been very keen on animals.  from childhood she has had ponies and horses and competed successfully at showing and jumping from the age of eight.

Gay Gottlieb passed away after a short illness in October 2009.

Achievement

In 2008 Gay Gottlieb was honoured to receive the prestigious 'Lifetime Achievement Award' presented by the Hungarian Vizsla Society.  To find out more about the award please click here.

Chapter 4 - The Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla

The Wirehaired Vizsla is recognised as a pure breed in many countries today. On the Continent it is highly thought of, qualifying in the field and in the show ring at Championship level. The working Wirehaired Vizsla has many demands made on him, water work and wild fowling on the Great Lakes being especially popular and profitable. Many sportsmen travel to Hungary to shoot, and a dog who can work in these conditions is essential. The Wirehaired Vizsla, which can shed water easily from its thicker, warmer coat, has an advantage over the short-haired type.....

The Wirehaired Vizsla
The Wirehaired Vizsla

Subheadings in chapter 4

Introduction.
Imports.
Interim Breed Standard issued by The Kennel Club in January 1994.
The Wirehair Show Scene.
The Longhaired Vizsla.