Versatile Vizsla Hardcover – October 15, 2015

We like this book a lot. My husband grew up w/ Vizslas; we just bought our first pup and wanted a resource. This book is detailed, but I can't give it 5 stars because of the black & white pictures. These are gorgeous dogs and it is a hardcover book, NOT CHEAP, yet they didn't spring for color printing. It seems petty to mention it, but in our modern world & given it's price tag, those pics should be colored. It's almost comical when they're describing details of the dog's color and they didn't even put a colored photo in that section.PROS* informative... for experienced and new Vizsla owner* useful... whether you're looking for details on hunting, family, &/or showing the dog, it's in thereCONS* black and white photos are almost a distractant* overpriced

loved the historical and thorough information, but this book needs updating....and we were very disappointed that all the photos are old and in black & white....do an update with colorful photos (like the promo) and you've got a great product that I would buy again! ;-)

I know many say this is THE vizsla book out there, but I did not find it as informative as I would have liked as a new "regular ole" vizsla owner. A lot of the book it dedicated to training a vizsla for different types of events (obedience, agility, hunting trials, etc) . Our sweet viszla is a pet and regular family member, but we don't participate in any type of sporting events. There is also a lot of good information as it relates to showing a vizsla (standards, etc) and breeding, but, again, ours is really just a regular pet. So, I felt much of the book did not apply for us specifically.Also, the pictures are all in B&W and fairly old. It's a larger size book, so with some good color photos it would have been a good one to leave on the coffee table.

I chose this rating because the information was great. As a history buff and a chronic fan of the underdog, I really enjoyed the historical section of the dog breed and its survival. It had a lot of great information that ANY dog lover and history guy/gal would appreciate.My one beef with the book is that for the price,I expected a high gloss "coffee table" book with great colorful pictures to show the beauty of this breed, but all the photos were black and white.3 stars for the presentation, but 5 stars for the information-making it a 4 star book.

There is a reason Vizsla breeders have named Versatile Vizsla as the "must have" book for Vizsla fans for decades. The 2015 revision contains pictures of recent dogs, accurately describes various competitions that Vizslas participate in with their owners, basic care, inherent temperaments, and basically the essence of Vizslas. I own the first and 2nd editions, and now the 3rd. The author has been actively involved in the breed for decades and has a wealth of breed knowledge.

Love the book- have gotten every edition, and plan on getting the latest edition as soon as it is public. A must have for anyone serious about the vizsla breed.The only issue I had is with the seller. It was accurately described as being in very good shape and shipped/ arrived promptly. However, it was a former library book complete with stickers to indicate such, and I had hoped for a copy with a clean cover. I only wish this had been noted in the listing.

What an outstanding collection of information on the Hungarian Shorthaired Pointer. A sine qua non for those wanting information on the vizsla: ancestory, breeding, history, personality, behavior, mood, training, feeding, grooming, health care. Ms. Coffman covers every aspect, from interesting general knowledge to practical information and advice. I have owned a vizsla for a year and this book has enhanced the enjoyment of my the dog as an animal, a pet and a extraordinary companion. If you are contemplating acquiring a vizsla or are an owner looking for insight and guidance, I recommend this book to you as being well worth the price.

Our family was interested in getting a new puppy. Pet dander was a big factor. The Vizsla breed is extremely close to hypoallergenic, so that was a huge deciding factor. In addition, with a daily soft brushing, the Vizsla is almost non shedding. That means a cleaner home and minimal, or no fur in the vacuum sweeper. The temperament of the Vizsla is extremely gentle and pleasing. In addition, they are highly trainable. All these factors were considered in our choice. Both, our married children and us, are awaiting our new arrivals. Ron

Very informative and necessary for any first time Vizsla owners that have way too many questions. It's a great reference for any health concerns and behavioural issues as well. Highly recommend it.

It explains the personality of the Vizsla, how to choose the best vizsla breed as well as how to educate the dog. Very good.

The information in the book can't get better ...the pictures Inside are black and white ...colors would be better !Great buy for me.