jas 0 Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Hi all, great forum here. I'm a new owner and am thinking of getting a Vizsla. I'm told they can maybe be a bit too much for a new owner. Will this really be an issue? I hope not, I have done some research and I think I will. Anyone have any experience or advice etc? Quote Link to post
Garypco 3 Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Hi all, great forum here. I'm a new owner and am thinking of getting a Vizsla. I'm told they can maybe be a bit too much for a new owner. Will this really be an issue? I hope not, I have done some research and I think I will. Anyone have any experience or advice etc? research the breed and ul be ok....out of all the hpr's the vizsla is the most versatile and easily trained....just go easy on the pup let it mature at its own speed and things will tick along fine.... Quote Link to post
Blakloks 5 Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 do vizlas do well picking up and retrieving?? Quote Link to post
Story Man 0 Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 This is good advice from Gary. They are slow to mature and need lots of encouragement. My friend here in Ireland has a few and does enjoy shooting over them. They are not a general purpose gundog but on moorland or our Irish snipe bogs they seem do to well enough. Just remember, make haste slowly with them. As for retrieving....should not be a problem but don't get them over-retrieving. They are primarily hunting and pointing dogs. If you have not yet bought one then I would suggest you look at the shooting you intend doing and choose the dog best suited for that job. For example, retriever for fowling or picking-up, spaniel for rough shooting or beating, GWP as a utility dog, pointer or setter for the moors. Hope this helps. SM Quote Link to post
Garypco 3 Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 This is good advice from Gary. They are slow to mature and need lots of encouragement. My friend here in Ireland has a few and does enjoy shooting over them. They are not a general purpose gundog but on moorland or our Irish snipe bogs they seem do to well enough. Just remember, make haste slowly with them. As for retrieving....should not be a problem but don't get them over-retrieving. They are primarily hunting and pointing dogs. If you have not yet bought one then I would suggest you look at the shooting you intend doing and choose the dog best suited for that job. For example, retriever for fowling or picking-up, spaniel for rough shooting or beating, GWP as a utility dog, pointer or setter for the moors. Hope this helps. SM thats not my advice???? Quote Link to post
Blakloks 5 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 is there an hpr that is a multi purpose dog ie you can use down the shore beating and in the moor??? Quote Link to post
xx-georgia-xx 15 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 (edited) i own a vizler there lovely dogs really do well as gundogs and guard dogs if you train them right should do you good mate :) Edited February 28, 2009 by xx-georgia-xx Quote Link to post
00taz11 39 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 i heard they are good lamping dogs Quote Link to post
Story Man 0 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 I must be getting old and senile. I could have sworn Gary said "....just go easy on the pup let it mature at its own speed and things will tick along fine.... " which, of course is good advice. Just goes to show you that you can't believe all you read! SM Quote Link to post
farlap 19 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Hi all, great forum here. I'm a new owner and am thinking of getting a Vizsla. I'm told they can maybe be a bit too much for a new owner. Will this really be an issue? I hope not, I have done some research and I think I will. Anyone have any experience or advice etc? have you thought about a wirehaired one? Personally I prefer them for bone, looks, character, temperament....... Quote Link to post
jas 0 Posted March 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Hi all, great forum here. I'm a new owner and am thinking of getting a Vizsla. I'm told they can maybe be a bit too much for a new owner. Will this really be an issue? I hope not, I have done some research and I think I will. Anyone have any experience or advice etc? have you thought about a wirehaired one? Personally I prefer them for bone, looks, character, temperament....... no, i haven't. i've put a deposit on a short haired one, born today hopefully! Quote Link to post
Garypco 3 Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 I must be getting old and senile. I could have sworn Gary said "....just go easy on the pup let it mature at its own speed and things will tick along fine.... " which, of course is good advice. Just goes to show you that you can't believe all you read! SM lol i misread ur initial post [bANNED TEXT]..... sorry... gaz Quote Link to post
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