How To Recognize A Serious Vizsla Breeder

Here are some pointers to recognizing a serious, reputable Vizsla breeder so you know you are getting a good dog for your money.

First off, know that you need to ask questions and expect to get the answers you want before you buy. Ask if your breeder belongs to a National breed club such as the Vizsla Club of America. Also in many parts of the country there are local single breed clubs they should belong to as well as local all-breed dog clubs. They should participate in all three if they are a good breeder.

The breeder you are buying from should participate in showing and trialing their dogs. Breeders who don't will have no idea how good the breed should be and what their standards are. If they do show, this will encourage them to breed better.

You should always have your dog checked by a veteranarian before you complete the purchase. They will tell you what state of health the dog is in.

The breeder should give you a complete list of how to train you Vizsla dog, what to feed them and proper instructions on care and grooming.

Get documentation of the puppy's parents and their health. Have the parents been x-rayed and certified by the OFA and have they had their eyes checked? And how old was the female Vizsla when she first began breeding?

A breeder should not hesitate to give you all papers and reports on the puppy and it's parents. If you get all this and answers to any other questions you may have asked you should know if you are getting a good, healthy dog.