The Vizsla Club of Utah hosted a dual sanctioned AKC/American Field trial at Faust, Utah on 04/10/2011. This was our much over do first try in broke dog stakes with Lola. She did a fantastic job with 3 well handled finds in the Open Limited Gun Dog stake. For her efforts, she placed 4th.
Big thanks to Brandon Downs for helping me get her ready for this and for handling her that day!
Always a great time with good people. Thank you Vizsla Club for putting on an excellent trial.
I was able to get out over the weekend and work dogs with some friends. Great time preparing dogs for upcoming field trials. You can see Lola during the first two minutes. We’re working on getting her ready for some trials later this spring. She’s doing great and looks like a million bucks on point.
I like to introduce young pups to birds early. It is key that this be a fun experience for the pup. I generally let the pup have his way with one bird any somewhere around 9-10 weeks old. I don’t care if he chases, catches, or even eats it. I just want the pup to be excited about birds. After this one time of letting the pup do what he wants, subsequent bird contacts will be more controlled and on a check cord.
Here’s our newest pup Otis (from Lola’s recent litter) with his “First Bird”. He’s plenty bold. I’m excited about this one.
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Maggie, Emma, and BC (Big Cooper) are coming along nicely with some great owners. Look at those tails! Really wish there had been more than just three in that litter. Sadly Tina passed away this winter and we won’t get a chance at another litter. Great job folks. Keep me posted. I’d like to continue adding photos as they grow and develop.
They are going to be awesome this fall!
Here’s another video I created for fun and to help those picking their puppies decide which one is best for them. Click Here for details on this litter.
Here’s a video I took of Lola’s pups to help those who are buying pups decide which one they might like. This litter has been doing great. Tons of potential. Looks like Otis is staying with us. I’m excited to see what he will do as he grows and develops.
Friday, our last pup was picked up by Jeremy King, of Alpine UT. He’s excited about her and looking forward getting her into some field trials. We’re looking forward to seeing her adventures with Jeremy. He’s named her “Maggie” and wants to register her as “Attitude’s Call Girl”. Have fun and good luck with Maggie!
Sunday we got to send our Black and White Female puppy home with Jared Moss from Best Gun Dogs in Beaver, UT. We are excited to see what Jared will be able to do with this fine young pup. Good luck with the dog and keep us informed on her successes. This pup will be co-owned with Jon Lee of Annabella Kennels.
We said goodbye to the big black and white male pup from Tina’s litter. He’s off to Kemmerer, Wyoming with the Roberts Family. He’ll get to hunt a lot of Sage Grouse, and will make frequent trips to South Dakota to hunt pheasants. Sounds like he’ll even get a shot at some field trials. He’s going to to nice folks. He’s got it made. Enjoy the “Fat Boy”.
These pointer puppies are 7 weeks old and almost ready to go to their new homes. I am excited about all three of them. They have really grown in the past two weeks. They are bold as can be and really enjoy being around people. We’ve found some great owners for each of these dogs. I am looking forward to seeing what they will do in the future.
