Hungarian Vizsla Puppy
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We had to have our beloved Boxer put down last summer. The time has come to replace her.
I'm seriously considering a Vizsla, and nothing I've read has put me off.
We have a 6 year old Jack Russell bh, mental and not typical Jack temperament - she's as soft as anything with children / dogs etc. Doesn't care for cats much but our tend to stay out of her way.
We have a reasonably substantial home with about 3/4 of an acre, but more importantly we're half a mile from the beach and down there every day, usually do a minimum of 3 miles.
I have a great dog trainer locally to handle anything I can't deal with.
Is there anything else I should take in to consideration?
Whilst I'd happily adopt, I'm a touch concerned about a breed I'm not familiar with being ok with the children, so probably looking for a pup bh.
Any recommendations for breeders?
Thanks in anticipation
Simon
We had to have our beloved Boxer put down last summer. The time has come to replace her.
I'm seriously considering a Vizsla, and nothing I've read has put me off.
We have a 6 year old Jack Russell bh, mental and not typical Jack temperament - she's as soft as anything with children / dogs etc. Doesn't care for cats much but our tend to stay out of her way.
We have a reasonably substantial home with about 3/4 of an acre, but more importantly we're half a mile from the beach and down there every day, usually do a minimum of 3 miles.
I have a great dog trainer locally to handle anything I can't deal with.
Is there anything else I should take in to consideration?
Whilst I'd happily adopt, I'm a touch concerned about a breed I'm not familiar with being ok with the children, so probably looking for a pup bh.
Any recommendations for breeders?
Thanks in anticipation
Simon
Try here
https://www.facebook.com/groups/HungarianVizslaClu...
lots of helpful advice and might help you locate a breeder in your area
https://www.facebook.com/groups/HungarianVizslaClu...
lots of helpful advice and might help you locate a breeder in your area
Vizslas are great dogs and very much like a my GSP's.
Please be aware of what youre getting yourself into, I know youre not a dog novice but HPR breeds try the patients of a saint.
see below and apologies for the shameless reposting
All the HPR (hunt point retrieve) breed dogs are a little bonkers, I should know, I've had a couple GWP and GSP. They've generally calmed down a little by the time they are about 5 years old.
The only thing I would say is that they really ought to be taught to stop to the stop whistle. Reason being that the HPR dogs are hard hunting and have a high prey drive even if it isnt a worker, its inbuilt. They have an amazing sense of smell and can spot a rabbit/pheasant at 2 or 300 meters. They'll then proceed to chase said furry/feathered animal over fields ditch's roads totally ignoring everything you've taught them and they know because they've engaged their brain before opening their ears.
If you have him trained to the stop whistle then you can sit him down as it starts to point. It'll then be easier to control/recall and should stay planted to the spot until you say otherwise.
Secondly, dont let it chase game as this only teaches them how fun it is to run across two fields in hot pursuit of something. This might make me sound like a kill joy and I know you're probably not going to work him but this could save his life as these dogs just keep on chasing across roads anything.
I'm not quite sure why people think these are velcro dogs so bare in mind he might not stray far from you as puppy instinct to be with you is strong but believe me he will once it finds its feet a bit when its a year or so old.
As well as this HPR's require firm training/handling to keep them in check as they are very stuburn and think they know best and try it on all of the time so my top tips are:
A) Only ask him to do something if you can enforce it.
B) If he hasn't complied in 5 seconds correct him (see A)
C) Only ask once for him to do something (see B)
D) Always use the same word ie not sit then sometimes sit down etc.
E) Dont shout they can hear you when softly spoken, despite how much they wind you up (this is why the whistle is good as it sounds the same no matter how pissed off you are).
Please be aware of what youre getting yourself into, I know youre not a dog novice but HPR breeds try the patients of a saint.
see below and apologies for the shameless reposting
All the HPR (hunt point retrieve) breed dogs are a little bonkers, I should know, I've had a couple GWP and GSP. They've generally calmed down a little by the time they are about 5 years old.
The only thing I would say is that they really ought to be taught to stop to the stop whistle. Reason being that the HPR dogs are hard hunting and have a high prey drive even if it isnt a worker, its inbuilt. They have an amazing sense of smell and can spot a rabbit/pheasant at 2 or 300 meters. They'll then proceed to chase said furry/feathered animal over fields ditch's roads totally ignoring everything you've taught them and they know because they've engaged their brain before opening their ears.
If you have him trained to the stop whistle then you can sit him down as it starts to point. It'll then be easier to control/recall and should stay planted to the spot until you say otherwise.
Secondly, dont let it chase game as this only teaches them how fun it is to run across two fields in hot pursuit of something. This might make me sound like a kill joy and I know you're probably not going to work him but this could save his life as these dogs just keep on chasing across roads anything.
I'm not quite sure why people think these are velcro dogs so bare in mind he might not stray far from you as puppy instinct to be with you is strong but believe me he will once it finds its feet a bit when its a year or so old.
As well as this HPR's require firm training/handling to keep them in check as they are very stuburn and think they know best and try it on all of the time so my top tips are:
A) Only ask him to do something if you can enforce it.
B) If he hasn't complied in 5 seconds correct him (see A)
C) Only ask once for him to do something (see B)
D) Always use the same word ie not sit then sometimes sit down etc.
E) Dont shout they can hear you when softly spoken, despite how much they wind you up (this is why the whistle is good as it sounds the same no matter how pissed off you are).
My brother has two, the second was taken in when friends moved abroad and couldn't take it with them. Both of them are absolutely hatstand. Very friendly and great with the kids although sometimes our little one got bowled over with their exuberance. Their tails/ whole back ends are always wagging and they love attention. I was also surprised how quiet they were.
One chewed my Christmas slippers on Boxing day but I could only bear a grudge for about an hour
One chewed my Christmas slippers on Boxing day but I could only bear a grudge for about an hour
RRH said:
She arrived last Wednesday evening.
Crate training was a bit of a sleepless few days but she's now sleeping ok.. until about 6am.
She's such a character, very very lively and extremely funny.
more updates when I have a little more time
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|http://thumbsnap.com/N0CQXKtt[/url]
Very cute! With regards to waking up at 6am id get used to it. My two 7month old pups wake up at 6ish every morning, even if we try keep them up later.. They are normally out cold after their evening meal though, lazy buggers.Crate training was a bit of a sleepless few days but she's now sleeping ok.. until about 6am.
She's such a character, very very lively and extremely funny.
more updates when I have a little more time
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|http://thumbsnap.com/N0CQXKtt[/url]
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