Vizslas
Vizslas (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)
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Q: I'm wanting any advice from owners of either breed. I already know what the books have to say but I would like any imput from people who have experience with these types of dogs. I have an active lifestyle plus a dog park near my home. I will give my dog quite a bit of exercise. I've heard Weimaraners have dominance issues, Is this true. I've heard Vizslas are more loving, true? Basically, I want any advice you can give me. I personally love both breeds but can't...
A: With a Weimer, you can overcome the dominance with extensive socialization. When you get him, socialize him with lots of people, then after the third set of shots, it is critical to socialize him with lots of puppies and friendly dogs. You can start training him when you first get him. I strongly recommend getting books and tapes by Ian Dunbar.
BTW, you can exercise a Weimer, by conditioning him and running with him... or you can go to a playground a hurl a ball for 45 - 60 minutes......
I am getting a new vizsla puppie in a few weeks and my family and I cannot think of any names! Can you think of any names for girl puppies?
I have noticed that these three breeds look a lot alike. I know that they have the same general ancestry and some of them were even mixed together. But I'm wondering which breed you guys think has the best appearance. Not personality wise but just focusing on the physical stuff here. (Please no mean comments)
I already have a German Short Haired Pointer I'm just wondering what you guys think.
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two different breeders,,,, viszla is hungarian breed,, weim is germ.. i belive...... size is a major factor.... weim do not have dominance issues,,, if you find a reputable breeder they will properly match the temperament of the pup for you.... both are hunting dogs,,, both shed year round (that short hair) active lifestyle,,,,, and australian shepherd would be a better choice,,, they are herding breeds, they stay real close,, have stamina to go all day. willl swim, chase fribee, retriever,...
You're right, they are both beautiful dogs. Both are loving, but both dogs were bred to be used in hunting. The lighter weight of the two is the visla. Both can be loving, and both need lots of exercise. But they look very different The Weimaraner is more muscular and gray in color. The visla is a rust color and has a smaller head. Good luck. I think it all depends on what color dog you like better, and get a pup from a responsible breeder that you can see the mom and dad, and see...
You know the differences from books, so we can skip that. I don't breed dogs, but I am a member of dog clubs and rescue centres, and you will be surprised how many purebred dogs end up in rescue shelters.
The dominence problem that everybody here speaks of must be American, here in Australia I have met many Weimeraner and none had a dominence issue. Also I should say, over years and years in dog shelter work, we have never had a Weimeraner. So they don't run away so...
Need to be careful with Weimer breedings, they have been over bred in some parts of the world (normal popularity problem).
As long as they come from good blood lines the only socialization problems I have seen were related to the litter being separated at to young an age.
From there everything between the two breeds is just personal prefference.
I like Vizslas because IMHO they are a better upland hunting companion.
I have been the proud adoptive parent of both a wiem and a vizsla for the past year. The biggest difference between the 4yr old weim and the 2yr old vizsla is that the vizsla never slows down. She has 5 times the energy of the wiem and is much faster. I take both dogs mtn biking 3-4 times a week in summer and winter and cannot wear the vizsla out, but have also read that weims are capable of running marathons if trained properly.
The vizsla has more issues with staying afloat in...