Hi everyone,

A quesion on behalf of my builder,

Could anyone share any information on the above breed, the vet has suggested the Hungarian Visla as a suitable running companion. He wants the dog as a companion to his elderly lab cross, who is very good with other dogs. Eventually (when the dog is old enough) he wants the dog to be able to go running with him as he is a keen cross country cyclist, and runner.

Any advice on temperament, trainability etc would be gratefully received. He has already looked up the breed standard etc. on the internet but would like some personal opinions as he knows nothing about the breed.

Also suggestions for any other suitable breeds would be interesting.

Thanks in advance.

Sarah.

Hi,
Gorgeous dogs. I remember reading a letter to an editor in Dog Fancy magazine by a Viszla owner. In it he said that he and his wife were distance runners. They averaged every other day 5-20 miles with their 2 viszlas running beside them. Everyone was happy.

I assume that they had not ran their dogs when they were puppies of course and built conditioning up.
These might give better personal info and contacts.
Hungarian Vizsla UK Society
Vizsla Club of America

hth a bit.
toodles

Hi Sara,

I will pass this on, I did say to him I wasn't sure if they were a dog that needed to be brought on slowly. I am aware that dogs like boxers, GSD, rotties etc should be carefully treated regarding exercise, but not about Vislas.

What are your views about the pup being bought towards the end of his existing dogs time? He hopes that the lab x (battersea special) has about a year left (she is very elderly) and thinks the world of her. If it would be detrimental to her happiness he would not get a pup yet.

I am sure he would welcome your views on this.

Thanks again, Sarah

I think that as long as an owner realizes the frailty of an elderly dog and gives her the option of being able to have her own quiet space, introducing a puppy/younger dog is a good thing :) Might even perk up her interest to watch a young 'un.

Treat it similarly like very elderly grandparent with a 2 year old child and everything should fall into place :) :) :D But the dog has to be able to pick and choose when she wants to interact with new puppy.
hth :)
toodles

Hi
I had a friend who had a H.Visla and he was wonderful!!He was very affectionate ,trainable ,had a great temperament,loved exercise and was good with other dogs.Only known the one though so can't vouch for the breed in general.
Archer

Brilliant breed in the right hands. Loves exercise and human companionship. Needs careful, gentle handling as they are easily "upset" by rows and can become quite nervous. Easily trained though and very keen to learn. Think I would wait until the old dog had passed on though (personal opinion - alot of hassle for an old dog to have a really full-on pup around - and gundogs are usually full-on). He'll probably never buy any other type of dog if he gets a Vizsla - they get you smitten.

Hi, my name is Alexa, I say that you were asking about Visla's. I can give you some good advice and tell you that they are one of the most loyal dogs I have ever met. My parents have one who is now about 5 years old. They got him from a wonderful breeder (who I can give you the info to reach her) and they have never been happier. He is very smart and very trainable. He aims to please and growing up with him was wonderful. He looked out for us kids and he took care of my mom. She had gotten him when she was very ill, he stayed right by her side and loved her, he still does to this very day. He loves to run and be out, which is very common with that particular breed. They are very good with hunting and other outdoor activities. Just train the pup young and you should be okay. My mom's visla never really got into hunting, but only because my dad didn't train early enough and he was scared of guns, they are to loud. I think that they are a wonderful breed and if you choose one, I think you would be very happy. If you would like further information, just email me at Booneta@msn.com