in the newspaper? in the yellow pages? can you trust online breeders? is it safe to ship the dog if you get it online? how much money is too much to pay for a female vizsla? the dog i have now was only $50- healty, but she is a mixed lhaso apso/ pekigneese mix. and a family friend's friend. Do they still have breeders that will teach the vizsla to hunt before you get it?
2006-12-17 04:55:39 · 11 answers · asked by i wuv my poochie 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Newspaper - generally bad breeders
Yellow pages - generally bad breeders
Online - generally bad breeders
Some reputable breeders will have webpages for their services, but they won't list prices or have dogs available at most given times. This is because they don't breed until all the puppies are spoken for.
TO find a good breeder, visit the Vizsla's National club and read each and every page. http://dogplay.com/GettingDog/where.html is a good list of things to consider and look for. Click on all the links you can find. A good petquality Vizlsa could run anywhere from $400 - $2000, depening on the bloodlines and the dog's attributes.
Hunting is a cowardly pasttime, but I don't know that an 8-10 week old puppy would be trained to do it.
2006-12-17 05:03:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Visit a nation-wide or AKC sponsored kennel for the breed and then visit their kennel. I would never buy a dog online or from a breeder when you haven't seen where the dogs were bred and whelped. I'm sure you can find someone to help you teach a dog to hunt, but a good trainer is not the same as a breeder. Also, if you run into a breeder that is not taking optimum care of their dogs, do not buy the pups out of pity, report the breeder!!!
2006-12-17 05:13:51 · answer #2 · answered by Sassygirlzmom 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you know anyone who has a Viszla? If so, ask them about their breeder. I'm sure you can find contact info for a breeder near you online, but you'll want to actually visit before you buy a puppy. A good breeder will allow you to meet your puppy's parents, or at least her mother before you decide.
You'll be getting a puppy from a breeder. Usually 8 to 10 weeks old, they are not yet trained.
If you would like a trained hunting dog, you'll need to get an adult dog. In which case, look around online for your nearest breed-specific rescue for Viszlas. They should have adult dogs up for adoption.
Keep in mind, almost any dog can be trained to hunt, so even a shelter dog will go hunting with you, regardless of their breed.
2006-12-17 05:03:52 · answer #3 · answered by Emmy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a show or hunting event that has your specific breed entered in it. Network with breeders there. I would NOT trust online breeders, because they don't even have to post photos of their own facility... the only way you can evaluate their facility is to go in person. I've seen websites for puppymills that look ok on the internet but in person - Whoo doggie... different story.
Also check out the parent club's website and call their breed referral coordinator for advice (one of my vet's clients is the breed referral coordinator for Shih-tzu's - they are very knowledgable people!!)
If you are interested in hunting with your dog (and I disagree that it is a cowardly past time!!!) make sure the parents do some hunting. Sometimes pure "show only" lines don't keep that instinct in them. Some 8-10 week old pups will already be "birdy" and pointing or retreiving at that age, so do loads of research on the breeder, ask lots of questions, visit the facility and you should have pretty good luck. Don't skimp on the facility visit - even if you have to drive 10 hours and make a weekend out of it. It is an investment in a life!
2006-12-17 06:38:58 · answer #4 · answered by dogandcatluvr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vizslas are not one of the breeds that will be easy to find. I don't know where you are located. If you are in a big city, you may be able to find one easier, but in the country or small towns it will probably be more difficult. Your best bet would probably be to go to the AKC site and they have lists of breeders, and you can do a search for vizsla breeders nearest to you. Good luck. Hope you find what you are looking for.
2006-12-17 05:06:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are looking for a mixed breed, the shelter or a rescue is the best place to get a dog. If you are looking for a purebred dog, check out the parent club for that breed. Also, if you go to dog shows and/or dog events--i.e., rally, hunt trials, or agility trials, you can get to know which breeders have lines you are looking for.
2006-12-17 05:10:17 · answer #6 · answered by dee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can trust breeders online, and can try looking on the website of the American Kennel Club or Canadian Kennel Club for breeders/breed information & much more.
You can also try the rescue foundations online of a specifice breed if you already know what you want.
The SPCA have many adoptable dogs/puppies that need second chances, as well as certain private rescue organizations.
They are still looking for good homes to homeless animals from Katrina, my most highly recommended option. (dogs/puppies of all ages/breeds and sizes)
Always remeber, no matter where you're getting the pet from, ask for a fully certified health guarantee.
Good luck to you,
congrats on the eventual new family addition! =)
2006-12-17 05:11:16 · answer #7 · answered by arcticraven77 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
go straight to your local canine assosiation and ask about registered breeders. Otherwise you are risking buying a puppy mill dog or from a BYB and you dont want that! Only other option is a rescued dog.
2006-12-17 18:41:14 · answer #8 · answered by nattiej1976 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uncles Henrys
Animal Shelter
online i know theres more but go ahead try it.
2006-12-17 04:59:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-12-17 05:11:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋