What was the status of the first dog formally exhibited from the foundational pairings?
Answer
Dia de Selle, whose coat was not yet as rough and dense as the ultimate goal required
The first dog resulting from the careful pairings between the Vizsla bitches and Astor von Potat that was formally exhibited was named Dia de Selle. While this dog confirmed the potential for the new breed, exhibiting the correct body structure of the smooth-coated Vizsla, her coat texture had not yet achieved the ultimate goal. Specifically, her coat was noted as not being as rough and dense as the ideal standard required. This initial result validated the breeding path, encouraging the founders to continue selective breeding based on intuition, even before achieving the perfect standard.
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