Any experience with Vizsla's?

[SpearDiver]

I've finally realized its a whole lot easier to have a dog retrieve downed birds than it is for me to grab them. Since that realization I've been doing a ton of research on gun dogs and have fallen in love with the breed of Vizsla's. They are supposed to be a great pointer and retriever. The research tells me they are very similar to my current dogs, boxers, but they love to hunt.

Anybody know any breeders I can get in touch with, or have any first hand experience?

 

[WakeHunter32]

Talk to TheDeepRiverHunter... He bought one

 

[Wildlifer]

Be careful with them in the winter. They lack an undercoat which makes them prone to hyperthermia.

 

[nchunter2]

They're neat dogs. I like the look of the wirehaired vizlas better. They're supposed to be good in the house and great in the field.

 

[Gadwall]

Great breed. However, the problems you will likely have are 1) cold water tolerance, and 2) difficulty handling on blinds. Getting a pointing breed to trust you and handle on a blind will be a huge challenge. And personally, I don't want a retriever that can only pick up marks.