I have been training and showing dogs since the early 70's, putting titles on my own dogs in conformation, obedience, field, and tracking. I can't remember a time growing up that we did not have a family dog. My love and respect for dogs has grown as each dog that I have owned or met has helped me to expand my understanding of this species. I still continue to learn from each and every one. 

I ran a successful dog training business for over 7 years, until June 2007, when I decided to "semi-retire". I currently still do canine behavior consulting on a limited basis, mostly by veterinary referral, and in partnership with Laura Rescoe, of  Positive Way Dog Training. I remain current on changes and progress in the field of canine behavior by attending lectures and conferences on a regular basis.

My first Vizsla was a smooth named Vinnie (pictured above on the far left). During the 9 yrs of involvment with smooth Vizslas,  I was active in rescue for the Vizsla Club of America and Vizsla Club of Michigan. I served as State Coordinator for the Rescue program for 8 years until recently resigning in 2007.

I'm a member of the APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and clinical member of the IAABC( International Association of Dog Behavior Consultants, Inc. ) I also served on the Ethics Committe for the IAABC.  I am a member of the Association of Animal Behavior Professionals, as a recognized professional trainer and behavior consultant. I recently became a 4-H Leader and will assist with forming a youth dog training club for 4-H kids in our area.

I have been a certified evaluator for Therapy Dogs International since 2002, and hold several tests a year to certify dogs for TDI. My husband Bob and I enjoyed doing volunteer visits with our Therapy dog, Vinnie, for years, until health reasons caused Vinnie to have to retire.

We got our first Hungarian Wire-Haired Vizsla, Clyde, in 2004 as a family companion. We were "hooked" from the start once Clyde arrived.

We breed from the finest breeding stock we can obtain, and only with the goal of producing the finest specimans. All our breeding stock is health screened for hip, eye and cardiac problems before being bred. We have only been breeding Wire-Haired Vizslas for just over two years, yet we own or have produced 8 who are now dual titled (field and show) as of Fall 2008. We firmly believe in combining both proven field ability as well as conformation excellence.

We do not breed on a large scale, breeding only 1-2 litters per year, and our pups are usually reserved well before they are born. Our dogs are important members of our family, and live in our home... they are not kennel dogs. We abide by the code of ethics of the United Hungarian Wire-Haired Vizsla Association, of which we are charter members, pledging to maintain high goals and standards for ourselves as breeders. We carefully screen all puppy buyers and all our puppies are sold with contracts.

Although our dogs do many things...they are family companions first. They hunt with us, do agility, therapy work, obedience, swimming/boating, and many other things with us. We feel this breed can be a part of any active family and can do any task you care to train it to do.

My husband Bob and I live with our 5 dogs: Vinnie the Vizsla (awarded the active working title of TDIA from Therapy Dogs International), and our four Wire-Haired Vizslas; Leah, Clyde, Ivan and Lenke. I recently accepted the position of National Rescue Coordinator for the UHWVA Rescue Program, and will be working on building a strong rescue support network for the Wire-Haired Vizsla.

Feel free to contact us any time to chat or ask us questions about Hungarian Wirehaired Vizslas.

hwvizsla@yahoo.com

or call us at: 517-357-4578 

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