Tag: meetup

Finding a Breeder

Finding a Breeder

So you’re sure you want a Vizsla? But how do you find a breeder, a great breeder that will support and help you throughout your pup’s lifetime? What IS a good breeder and what should you look for? These are all subjective of course, but…

Vancouver Nov 2017 Vizsla Meetup

Vancouver Nov 2017 Vizsla Meetup

I’ve been pretty busy launching my Parawild company so it’s been a stretch to keep up with everything but I decided I needed to get my Vizsla fix and lo and behold, it was time for another Vizsla meetup! Of course November tends to be…

Feb 2016 Vizsla Meetup

Feb 2016 Vizsla Meetup

I’m so late in posting this but I’ve been working like crazy. Here are some photos and video of our latest Vizsla meetup in Vancouver. We met at Cypress Falls this time, and we were about 29 Vizslas!

Vizsla Meetup x27

Vizsla Meetup x27

I’ve been working overtime so it’s been hard getting out, taking photos, and writing. We are so fortunate to have a good group of V lovers in Vancouver and we met again despite the threat (and eventuality) of a downpour. This time we headed over…

31 Vizslas, One Happy Meetup

31 Vizslas, One Happy Meetup

31 Vizslas in Vancouver from Adele Ng and Thierry Muller on Vimeo. It’s the time again! Meetup time in Vancouver for loads of springy red dogs. This time we took over Bridgman Park in North Vancouver for a little walk with alot of pep. There…

Vancouver Vizsla Meetup (Video too!)

Vancouver Vizsla Meetup (Video too!)


or (if you are in NZ or OZ)

We look forward to our quarterly Vizsla meetup for weeks and this time we met at a 100 acre off leash field area called North 40 in Delta. It was rainy and gray and we didn’t expect many people to show up, especially since it was also pretty far from our normal locations but hey, Vizsla people are pretty dedicated because we got at least 20!

Very dedicated Vizsla owners

There were red dogs as far as we could see chasing each other around, jumping over ditches, stealing sticks, and smelling butts. Whiskey had a ton of fun and is still curled up under my feet sleeping it off (after an agility class and another walk).

We were so happy to see so many people out and the location was really perfect. The dogs just blended into the background. We had quite a flock of bald eagles watching us from above (probably not happy with the invasion) and Millie even flushed out a crane from the bush. I’ve been speed editing this video so hopefully it gets across the amazing bunny-vizslas of the day. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again- this breed is awesome!

Petapalooza

Petapalooza

We just got back from a pet-event (is that even a word?) called Petapalooza and had a marvelous time. Dogs of every size, shape and color were out and the exhibitors were generous and informative.  We went to almost all the booths and I think Whiskey…

Vizsla Meetup Video

Vizsla Meetup Video

We’ve got video evidence of the meetup!

Vancouver Vizsla meetup

Vancouver Vizsla meetup

Today Vancouver had its quarterly meetup at Spanish Banks.  This is one of the reasons why I really wanted a Vizsla -the community is exceptional and everyone that owns one of these beautiful dogs is so proud and happy to meet others.  It’s a rare time for the dogs to run together, and for the owners to swap stories and check up on how each other are doing.  There were lots of tips I’ve picked up (mainly don’t stop the training!!) and we’ve had so many comments on how good Whiskey’s temperament has been and also how she’s a very fearless, yet mellow (mellow for a Vizsla is using a different yardstick).  She had tons of fun running around, playing, and learning Vizsla etiquette.  Other times she would just sit and watch the action or say hello to the humans.

There were Vizslas from all over North America (even one from Hungary) of all ages and sizes.  All looked super happy to be frolicking with other speed demons although some were not so happy to share toys.  I’m pretty happy how Whiskey doesn’t stray far from us and usually comes when we call, even in the middle of playing with other dogs.  She’s also getting over her fear of water but since it was low tide we didn’t have a chance to swim.

Towards the end of the two hour playtime, when we headed back to the car, she did the strangest thing: she sat down in the middle of walking!  We’ve never had this happen before.  I guess she was hot and tired from all the play.  Success!

Oh boy oh boy!
I already can’t wait for next time.
Whiskey tries to figure this 2 dog one stick thing
having a conversation through barks
I took more pictures of dogs than owners
There weren’t too many sugar faced Vizslas out today
Low tide makes for a playground.  The Vs are spread thin
Whiskey sometimes sits and watches the action
She’s not fast enough to catch them all
Red flying dogs everywhere!
Playing with another gentle grown-up