lampingboy 176 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 On 05/03/2024 at 10:00, tatsblisters said: I watched a smooth haired Vizla bitch work with a goshawk some years ago and it was a sight to behold how tuned in with the gos it was. I see a few just kept as pets and walked around the local park and i think what a bloody shame a dog like that is not allowed to use its natural ability for what it was bred for. Apparently they are excellent to work alongside birds. I've been trying to get my hands on Roy Bebbingtons book but it seems to be unavailable everywhere I look. I agree, it's a great shame to not work any dogs that have been bred for it. My mother has an 18 month old bitch who is half sister/ cousin to mine who is basically just a pet, has had very little training compared to mine and is a bit of a nightmare/ pain in the arse to be honest. I'm a firm believer that working dogs need a purpose, even if that's just training to work! 1 1 Quote Link to post
lampingboy 176 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 On 06/03/2024 at 08:38, Neal said: Re the retrieving, are vizslas maybe more like curly-coated retrievers than labs i.e. they can't see the point in simply retrieving for the fun of it even though they'll do it rigorously when needed? My first lurcher was the same (beardie x greyhound) I couldn't get her to retrieve at all in her puppy training so I gave up. Then, when she started working she brought it back naturally. You're quite possibly right in what you're saying. Mine did her first blind retrieve with a dead pigeon today. We managed 5 or 6 blinds/ memories from different spots. Happy with her progress. Quote Link to post
gnipper 6,267 Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 Coming up 10 months now and still bloody mental but getting his head round working cover and gradually getting there. 4 Quote Link to post
Neal 1,853 Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 On 08/03/2024 at 18:56, lampingboy said: You're quite possibly right in what you're saying. Mine did her first blind retrieve with a dead pigeon today. We managed 5 or 6 blinds/ memories from different spots. Happy with her progress. Whereabouts did you get her from? I've seen a few kennels I like the look of (Gonegos, Culdrein and Lyharr) but would appreciate any personal recommendations. Quote Link to post
gnipper 6,267 Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 11 month now the crazy little bellend 3 Quote Link to post
gnipper 6,267 Posted June 15 Report Share Posted June 15 Slowly getting there but still infuriating at times. 1 Quote Link to post
belucky 730 Posted July 31 Report Share Posted July 31 One I’m running on for myself, not everyone’s cup of tea but I like him 3 Quote Link to post
Blackmag 6,018 Posted August 3 Report Share Posted August 3 (edited) My lot Edited August 3 by Blackmag 3 Quote Link to post
gnipper 6,267 Posted August 3 Report Share Posted August 3 The red one the one you got local to me? 1 Quote Link to post
Blackmag 6,018 Posted August 3 Report Share Posted August 3 (edited) 1 hour ago, gnipper said: The red one the one you got local to me? Yes that's her buddy she's been a pleasure to own and train she's certainly a character Edited August 3 by Blackmag 1 Quote Link to post
gnipper 6,267 Posted August 10 Report Share Posted August 10 Still crazy but gradually getting less annoying. I'm surprised he doesn't trip over his tongue 4 Quote Link to post
Bangersanmash 2,622 Posted August 26 Report Share Posted August 26 On 07/07/2024 at 19:37, gnipper said: Irritating little sod. Can't beat the springer I had the rare chocolate an tan 20 years ago. A sold the bitch too a lad on here. He ended up breeding the bitch. Then a few lad off here ended up with a pup. RW off chalky an the boys has one plus MP has a bitch too. Ment to be mustard. But a new they would because the bitch had a great Pedigree for field trials. Mother an father champion dogs. Quote Link to post
Bangersanmash 2,622 Posted August 26 Report Share Posted August 26 On 04/03/2024 at 20:23, lampingboy said: My wirehaired vizsla, just about 7 months old now and starting to fill out. Was hoping for a shorter tighter coat when I picked her but wouldn't change her character. Very biddable soft pup. Beautiful Hungarian visla love the rough coated ones. My pal has one bred by a lady who's got a champion bloodline from Hungary Quote Link to post
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