When you’re looking for a dog that could easily be both your best friend and hunting companion, then a Vizsla might be just the right fit. These dogs are highly sought after as pets in Australia due to their intelligence and easy-to-train nature, which is reflected in their cost. So, how much can you expect to pay for the easy-to-please Vizsla? Well, there’s more than just the initial buying cost, so let’s look at the overall costs of buying a Vizsla.
The beautiful red-coated Hungarian Vizsla is a sight to behold and a treasure to own, and it can cost you between $1,000 and $8,000 to buy one of these dogs. There are a few factors that will impact the buying price of your Vizsla, so this needs to be kept in mind when you’re looking at getting one.
Purchasing a Vizsla puppy from a registered breeder can cost around $ 3,000; however, puppies from a highly reputable breeder and dogs from a long line of champion show dogs have been known to fetch prices of up to $8000 at times. Good breeders will perform medical screening on the dogs to minimise their chances of passing on congenital health issues to puppies. Also included in the price are the registration fee, vaccinations, and microchipping.
You may spot Vizsla puppies being sold for lower prices, but generally, this is because they are being sold by unregistered breeders or puppy mills. When you don’t buy from a registered breeder, there is no guarantee that the advertised puppy is the one you will be buying, and these puppies are not screened for genetic health issues, which means you could buy an unhealthy puppy that may cost you a lot in vet bills further down the line.
Overall, we always recommend buying your Vizsla puppies through registered breeders to ensure you get a healthy and happy puppy.
Adoption is a wonderful option for those with a heart to give a Vizsla a chance at a new forever home and don’t mind not getting a puppy. If you’re lucky, you may be able to pick up a purebred Vizsla at an adoption shelter for about $550 to $800; however, it’s not always likely that you’ll find a purebred Vizsla through adoption, so you might want to consider saving if a purebred is what you’re after.
The Hungarian vizsla, or pointer, varies in price for a few reasons. Factors like breeder reputation, breeder registration, the availability of Vizsla’s in Australia, pedigree, bloodline, and demand for Vizsla’s in Australia all influence the final price. Let’s take a closer look at how these factors influence the price of a Vizsla:
One of the first things that play a significant role in the price of a Vizsla is the breeder’s reputation. Breeders with a reputation for producing healthy Vizsla puppies from a good bloodline and with good features often manage to fetch higher prices for their Vizslas.
Whether or not a breeder is registered also plays a part in the prices of Vizsla puppies. For a breeder to register, they need to first meet a variety of regulations based on their breeding ethics and practices and the specifics surrounding their breeding dogs. These regulations protect the standard of dog breeding in Australia, ensuring that dogs are bred ethically and that you get quality puppies. This is why registered breeders can charge more.
Are the Vizslas you looking at purebred, or are they crossed with another dog? Often, pedigree and bloodline are considered when deciding on a price for a Vizsla. If the parents come from a good pedigree bloodline, the the puppies will go for premium, competitive prices.
How in demand is the Vizsla in Australia? Is there a large number of people wanting Vizslas? Likewise, how many Vizsla breeders are there in Australia? Both of these factors work off one another interchangeably. The more breeders there are, the more Vizslas are available. If they aren’t in demand though, their prices won’t be that high. However, if there are fewer breeders but more demand, the prices might be higher. Finally, if there is a variety of breeders and a high demand, the prices may be competitive and above average.
As a bigger dog breed, the Vizsla is energetic and quite intelligent. So, before you bring them home, there are a few things that you might want to get to ensure they settle in well and are stimulated. Here are a few of the essentials we think would benefit you:
Dog crate: $80 to $300, vary in price with quality and different features
Dog bed: $40 to $300 for a lush, soft, and comfortable dog bed that offers your dog the right balance of comfort and support
Dog collar/lead: $20 to $80 for a strong, durable leash and collar that will last your pointer
Feeding bowl: $10 to $60 for a stainless steel, plastic, or ceramic dog bowl
Dog toothbrush: $15 to $30 for a toothbrush and toothpaste
Dog car harness: $50 to over $100 for a quality dog harness that should keep your dog safe while you travel
Puppy treats: $20 to $50 per pack
Puppy training pads: $10 to $40 per pack
Dog shampoo & conditioner: $10 to $60 for a bottle of shampoo and conditioner. Keep in mind that this depends on the size and brand of the shampoo or conditioner
Dog nail clippers, brushes & combs: $10 to $80 for either an individual grooming tool or a set
Ask any dog owner; they’ll tell you that the initial cost of buying a dog isn’t where the expenses stop. No, you need to consider things like food costs, routine veterinary visits and emergencies, parasite protection, and grooming costs if you decide to take your dog to a professional groomer. Here are some of the average maintenance costs you can expect to pay for a Vizsla:
Known for their athletic and trainable characteristics, one of your major expenses to consider for a Vizsla is nutrition. Vizslas weigh between 20 and 30kg on average and need to consume between 200g to 500g of food a day to sustain themselves. However, these figures might change with the diet you have on your Vizsla on though. Here is what you can expect to pay for your Vizsla per day if you have them on a dry kibble, wet, or raw food diet:
Aside from accidents and emergencies that would warrant a visit to the vet, you can budget routine visits to the vet to get your Vizsla vet checked, vaccinated, dewormed, or for dental cleaning. Here is a rough estimate of how much routine vet bills will cost you:
Thankfully, Vizslas are very low-maintenance dogs. Their hair is short and easy to clean, so washing and brushing them is simple and easy. However, if you would like to take them to a profession for other grooming needs like cutting their nails, then you can find some of the prices below:
Also known as the Hungarian Pointer, the Vizsla is an extremely smart dog breed, which makes them easy to train as they are eager to please and fast learners. To train them properly, you could benefit from taking them to a professional dog training centre. Here is what this may set you back:
Vizsla are independent, energetic, and intelligent dogs that will fit seamlessly into your family. While they are great dogs, we encourage you to consider the full costs of buying and owning one before you make this commitment. Key expenses to consider are the initial price to buy a Vizsla, the price for the essentials, food costs, vet bills, training, and the costs of grooming, which are fairly low.
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