Although the Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla originated in the 1930's in Hungary, the breed did not make its way to Australia until around 2000. At that time a male was imported from England, however breed recognition was not to come for some time later.
The breed was approved for exhibition by the ANKC from January 2007. Australia's original HWV import, Ch.Silvanus Lord Nelson (Imp UK) seen below at 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 another import from the UK being Ch. Throstlenest Miz Moneypenny of Silvanus (Imp UK) seen below who was mated before coming to Australia. Penny is really the breed's foundation dam in this country. Her litter of pups born shortly after arriving in Australia produced Crispin and his siblings.
More imports have arrived since then, including more from the UK and some from Hungary. The breed has also found its way to the shores of New Zealand.
Since the breed hit the show ring, manu awards have been achieved including class in group and show. The breed's first Best Exhibit in Group (G1) in Australia was awarded in 2009.
To date, Crispin is the only other Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla to compete in areas other than the show ring.
