[kingfisher 11]

Anyone know of this breed of dog? We got rid of the family poodle a while back and I told my wife if I ever get another dog it will be a hunting dog.

She has been reading about this breed and likes what she has read. The family wants to get me a dog for my Christmas present. I really think they want it more then I do.

Does anyone know of any Vizsla breeders? Myself I am partial to German shothairs.

I am going to get back into upland hunting. Since the deer hunting here in the state is not what I experience elsewhere.I figure I will dedicate more of my time to bird hunting.

 

[Worm Dunker]

You might PM Field Walker on the forms he has Vizsla's.

 

[FieldWalker]

What kind of dog is that??

Get used to that question if you end up picking up a Vizsla.
"That's a nice looking Weimaraner!?" (my favorite quote)

Went out this morning w/ 3 V's and all three dogs had their own style. The two dogs we went out with were "Vizsla Hunt Dog" Jeff's and after a few minutes or the dogs getting some energy out (and Jeff's dogs getting their breakfast out) the dogs settled in quickly and began their search. Jeff's dog Grady had a nice point that my dog and his other dog honered very well. What it was pointing, we'll never know. But that was the high-point of our morning as we saw no birds.

Vizsla compared to GSP's - I'd say about the same (i'm sure some could argue both ways).

If you have any questions just let me know- You can see her, or take a walk w/ us, or see some pictures, etc etc... Just shoot me a PM or post something here.

-Scott

 

[Vizsla Hunt Dog]

"I've never seen a brown Weimaraner" That happens to be my favorite.

V's are probably similar in tempermant to a GSP or Wiem. Pretty high strung and always looking for an outlet. They are very much a velcro dog in the fact that they follow you everywhere. They are willing to please and they are hard driving. They require a softer hand than most but learn quickly.

As with any purchase, be sure to do your homework. Not only on the dogs but on the breeder. Bu sure that hips and eyes are OK. Take a look at the sire and dam and be sure that is the type of dog that you want. Remember, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. V's are very versatile - upland, tracking, fur or feather - I am sure you can find what you need.

I can talk with you about a few breeders in the State and some in the Midwest if you PM me.

As Scott mentioned, our dogs (my two and his one) are a little different. All three displayed great enthusiasm and spunk, yet the have their own little styles. I'd be more than happy to introduce you to my boys if you'd like.

Good luck. Let us know what you decide.

 

[omega58]

Just a quick note on this one. I have a weimaraner and the one thing you want to do is your homework on the breeder. Weims and vizslas as the others said are very high energy dogs and need attention. Usually a mistake is made when people try to hurry their purchase. I waited over 5 months for mine and be prepared to spend around $1,000 for a weim pup or more for a well bred vizsla. Think that is expensive??? The average dog owner spends $13,500 over the course of the dog's life. You will thank yourself during the puppy stage, first year or so, that you paid the extra money for a well bred dog. Best thing is to get in touch with a local michigan or midwest club, I am sure the vizsla guys can help you with that. Also, there is a dog show in Novi in Jan. I think, and that would be a good place to look for breeders. I am pretty sure some vizsla breeders would be there.


"Brown weimaraner?" . . . I always get, "I've never seen a silver lab before"

 

[kingfisher 11]

Thanks guys, PM's sent out buy my wife.

We are aware of spending the extra money. My sister in law is a standard poodle breeder and dog groomer. My wife has been to Westminster show with her. So you might say the dog business runs in our family.

My oldest daughter has been showing dogs ever since she was 7.

Now they just have to sell me on the idea.


Bob

 

[omega58]

Here's the Michigan Vizsla Club website.


www.michiganvizsla.org

 

[Cisco]

Vizsla's are great dogs, they are good with kids and like everybody else says need their exercise. We got our first one 8 months ago and he is now our only child.

They need to be around humans, they are house dogs that need to be inside during the winter and nights. If you want them for hunting beaware that they are not good for the icey cold water during the winter months. If the dog is for hunting email me and I can give you some good breeders in and around Michigan.

Good Luck
Jeff S. (Cisco is our Vizsla)

 

[Bobby]

You want to bird hunt in Michgan.
Get a setter.

 

[Worm Dunker]

Well said Bobby and I though I was the only prejudice one here.

 

[Ekel Noiro]

I have owned several Vizsla dogs over the years. They are, quintesentially, the absolute best best bird-hunting dog on earth!

As a house dog, pretty good too. Would recommend a female over a male. Just seem to be a better "house dog".

 

[kingfisher 11]

My has set her heart on the Vizsla. With the help she has got from some of our members. She has located breeders and did some research. The decision has been made to go with a female. Heck she already has a name picked out for it.

Only problem is there won't be any available from the breeder she liked until 2004 or 2005.

I am still trying to get her to look at other breeds just as an option. Everything we read about this dog makes a good case why you should have one. It fits what we are looking for.

Yea right, she tells me its going to be my dog!

 

[otown]

I never knew much about the Vdog until I went to a few of their hunt tests, met some great people and got some stiff competition on the braces.
Impressed with the dog, impressed with the handlers and owners.
Had a go with a big-racked redhead and her 8 month pup on a saturday and the pup was wired, did a great job and got her point despite the fact that the redhead knew about as much about dogs as you could find a Kosher Deli in Dearborn.
Ironically, we drew the same go the next day, she had a singing engagement and a 15 year-old kid handled the dog to her point and I was left pondering how a pup got 2/3 of her Junior Hunter on her first go at a hunt test with 2 people who were very nice but hadn't a clue. It was the dog.
Impressed with the breed as I saw so many good go's on a few weekends. Nice dogs, but wired and in need of a lot of recreation.

otown

 

[FieldWalker]

And the best exercise can only be found out in the woods... or while I'm out mountain biking trying to dodge the dogs.

I think they're sending me a message

 

[coverdog]

Originally posted by Bobby
You want to bird hunt in Michgan.
Get a setter.

Yea, what he said.

 

[kingfisher 11]

I have only had one experience with a setter. Not much to base my opinion on.

My ex bro in law had one. He had to carry a towel around because the dog slobbered so much.

My wife has picked a batch of pups in Ohio. I am not sold on it yet. This morning she told me our pup is five days old. So it sounds like if we do pull the trigger on a dog, the Vizsla will be it.

Breeding can be as much of an importance as the breed.

 

[coverdog]

Sounds like your brother in-law may have had a AKC dog or just not good breeding. Setters ought to able to run full out (fast) for at least an hour without even breathing hard if they are in shape. And your right, breeding is important. Do yourself a favor with whatever dog breed you choose, make sure it's bred to hunt. Good luck.