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by 1vizsla
Tue Mar 08, 2011 8:19 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Everedi Blazin' Inferno - first leg of MH
Replies: 8
Views: 3107

Re: Everedi Blazin' Inferno - first leg of MH

Way to go! Wasn't so bad after all now was it. :D When we will see you guys again?

Carla
by 1vizsla
Thu Feb 24, 2011 5:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: good starting pistols
Replies: 62
Views: 17003

Re: good starting pistols

We have the Alpha 209 and like it (but we're newbee's). If anyone is around Lee's Summit MO this weekend, we are having a field trial and your more than welcome to come and try it out.

Carla
by 1vizsla
Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:42 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Possible ACL injury
Replies: 19
Views: 7722

Re: Possible ACL injury

Mine had no swelling or heat either but tore her CCL just the same. I evidently did just the same too, no swelling, no heat but torn ACL and scheduled for surgery soon (no more shampooing carpets for me). I have also had many friends with dogs that tore CCL's and all had the surgery and are still co...
by 1vizsla
Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Westminster - Sporting Group
Replies: 106
Views: 20182

Re: Westminster - Sporting Group

Fault and responsibility fall on both sides, show and field. There are good and bad dogs on both sides. Most of the dogs I know show first and hunt after the show title is achieved. Konner is a prime example of showing first then going onto hunting. Winning-est Vizsla in history is now a SH and VC h...
by 1vizsla
Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:11 am
Forum: Training
Topic: My Dog the Bully
Replies: 20
Views: 4963

Re: My Dog the Bully

I would still ask to have the thyroid done just to rule it out. we were surprised with our dog when it came back really low. Weight gain or loss is a sign of thyroid issues depending on if it is caused by hypo or hyper thyroid levels.

Carla
by 1vizsla
Tue Feb 22, 2011 10:56 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Don't want to start it again but I need help on food please.
Replies: 20
Views: 8856

Re: Don't want to start it again but I need help on food please.

Our dogs did not do good on Loyall...bad poops, hair loss, and lost weight. However, each dog is different so give it a try and you can always change if you don't like it. A few companies will also ship food and we wait for free shipping deals and stock up. We feed Arkat's VF Turkey and rice and Nat...
by 1vizsla
Mon Feb 07, 2011 8:35 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Vizsla Breeder info needed
Replies: 21
Views: 9396

Re: Vizsla Breeder info needed

Try http://www.buschvizslas.com. They have dual dogs for the most part and definitely have hunting dogs. They have a fantastic litter coming up too.

Carla
by 1vizsla
Wed Feb 02, 2011 7:54 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Native Dog Food
Replies: 32
Views: 8563

Re: Native Dog Food

We feed it and like it. It was one of the few that Dyson actually maintained weight on. Cheaper than some of the stuff around here but the transition was a little rough at first (gassy).

Carla
by 1vizsla
Sat Jan 29, 2011 1:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Do your new pup owners register their pups ?
Replies: 90
Views: 17357

Re: Do your new pup owners register their pups ?

Whenever I come across a dog's name that is one word, (ie, Raany), the first thought that comes to mind is it must be one of Jim's. :) (Really nice dogs, btw) Do you know the reason for the one word names the Busch's use? It all started when Linda or Jim would fill out the trial forms for AKC. It w...
by 1vizsla
Wed Jan 26, 2011 7:40 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Come Join Us
Replies: 1
Views: 975

Come Join Us

Show Me Vizsla Sweepstakes and Designated Specialty Saturday, March 19, 2011 In conjunction with Heart of America Cluster Dog Show American Royal Complex Hale Arena 1701 American Royal Court Kansas City, MO 64102 For more info on the Heart of America Custer Dog Shows: http://www.heartofamericakc.org...
by 1vizsla
Thu Dec 09, 2010 6:00 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Any recommendations on a no chew spray?
Replies: 9
Views: 3536

Re: Any recommendations on a no chew spray?

Don't ask me, mine ate them all... Bitter Apple, Orange, Tabasco, Old Spice. But for some reason will not chew on a kong no matter what it has in it. We have found that time and bully sticks to keep him entertained have helped.

Carla
by 1vizsla
Wed Nov 24, 2010 6:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Vizsla Info
Replies: 11
Views: 4372

Re: Vizsla Info

I know our vizsla loves people and kids but for your area, I think I would look into a wirehaired vizsla. They can handle the cold a little better but a little different in hunting style and personality. Deb Wall would be a good person to ask questions. If you google wirehaired vizsla, I think her w...
by 1vizsla
Mon Oct 25, 2010 5:59 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: chest protector...
Replies: 18
Views: 12860

Re: chest protector...

Another Cabela's Ripstop user...so far no problems.

Carla
by 1vizsla
Sun Oct 17, 2010 8:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The Mystery of Cruiser’s Epitaph
Replies: 1
Views: 490

Re: The Mystery of Cruiser’s Epitaph

That is neat and I am sure the owner would be proud of how you restored the marker.

Carla
by 1vizsla
Mon Oct 11, 2010 10:20 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: any ideas for a new dog food
Replies: 17
Views: 4638

Re: any ideas for a new dog food

We switched to native level 3 and had good luck with it. We also add a salmon oil. We tried a bunch of different ones till we found one that worked for us. We have since switched due to an allergy to Arkat VF Turkey and Rice and still have had good weight levels. We feed about 3 cups a day. Keep sea...
by 1vizsla
Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy chewing everything
Replies: 13
Views: 4459

Re: Puppy chewing everything

Redman25

You would be correct in that assumption!

My Dyson sucks up everything off the floor, counter,etc... and the vacuum's not bad either. :wink:

Heck, we even made claim of the week at the pet insurance place.

Carla
by 1vizsla
Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy chewing everything
Replies: 13
Views: 4459

Re: Puppy chewing everything

Mine's 3 and still chews everything. Just had foreign body ingestion surgery to prove it. Thank goodness for pet insurance. We tried the stern "No", Bitter Apple, Bitter Orange, Bitter Lime, Hot sauce, etc.... He ate everything and went back for more. The only thing in the world Dyson won't chew is ...
by 1vizsla
Mon Aug 30, 2010 12:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Antifreeze??????
Replies: 41
Views: 8919

Re: Antifreeze??????

All I can say is that pet insurance isn't bad either. Friday Dyson had emergency surgery for a bowel obstruction. Ate a seed pod from one of our trees (looks kind of like a pine cone). The leaves acted like anchors .There was no way it was going to pass. Luckily we have pet insurance and Care Credit...
by 1vizsla
Mon Jul 12, 2010 8:48 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Pros and Cons of getting a dog online
Replies: 7
Views: 2418

Re: Pros and Cons of getting a dog online

Go with a reputable breeder and be prepared to wait or go to a hunt test/ field trial/dog show and ask around. Places like nextdaypets are basically selling puppymill dogs and have no guarantee (worth anything) in case something goes wrong. Friend went with them and it was a nightmare and the pup wa...
by 1vizsla
Tue Jun 08, 2010 7:26 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: perfection kennels
Replies: 11
Views: 4711

Re: perfection kennels

I have also been trying to get a hold of them with no luck. They came to our last hunt test and did real well and seemed very nice. They have trained a few of our club members dogs to the MH and AFC titles. If anyone gets a hold of them let me know how they did it.

Carla
by 1vizsla
Tue Jun 01, 2010 2:46 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Insurance for your dog?
Replies: 18
Views: 9903

Re: Insurance for your dog?

We use embrace pet insurance (http://www.embracepetinsurance.com) and have been real happy with it. Only one claim so far though but had my money in 14 days with no problems. I know of others that people like too. It all depends on what you want to spend and what type of coverage. Just check that th...
by 1vizsla
Thu May 27, 2010 12:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: OFA
Replies: 23
Views: 8139

Re: OFA

The only "horror" stories I have heard involve either Collies or Greyhounds which can be suseptible to anesthia. And then they weren't horror stories because the owners knew going in about the risk.

Carla
by 1vizsla
Wed May 26, 2010 8:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: OFA
Replies: 23
Views: 8139

Re: OFA

Definitely lightly sedated. I have always heard the opposite to the post above... that the pictures are better when the muscles are relaxed and not tense. We have tried both ways and prefer the light sedation (with better results). A lot of it depends on the vet doing them and their experience. I ha...
by 1vizsla
Mon May 24, 2010 12:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: doogie dooley
Replies: 3
Views: 1129

Re: doogie dooley

As long as you have good soil (does not drain too fast or too slow) then it is fine. We evidently do not have the right soil and went back to bagging it.

Carla
by 1vizsla
Fri May 07, 2010 12:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fencing in back yard
Replies: 14
Views: 5359

Re: Fencing in back yard

We have a 5' ft fence but had dogs go under and over. We did like the previous posters and strung hot wire across the top (only took once and has never jumped again, heck half the time we forget to turn it back on after mowing) and then we weaved the tension bars (instead of wire) for chain link alo...
by 1vizsla
Wed Apr 28, 2010 2:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: over-used sires causing a genetic bottleneck?
Replies: 39
Views: 18461

Re: over-used sires causing a genetic bottleneck?

Well, I agree with your last statement in general. And yes, it can cause issues in genetics if not watched carefully. This is why I leave the breeding to other more knowlegable people than me. I always laugh at the field people vs show people argument. Both say the same thing about each others breed...
by 1vizsla
Fri Apr 23, 2010 12:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Any morel mushroom hunters?
Replies: 20
Views: 8769

Re: Any morel mushroom hunters?

So far we in Leavenworth haven't had any either. I guess just wait and see.

Carla
by 1vizsla
Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:44 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Show Me Vizsla Club Field Trial Placements
Replies: 1
Views: 1799

Re: Show Me Vizsla Club Field Trial Placements

Way to go Kinze!! (Dyson's half sister)

Wish we could of been there but daughter had ACT testing and I was helping a friend show in Valley Center KS. Sounds like it was a good turnout.

Carla
by 1vizsla
Tue Mar 30, 2010 6:36 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Do you have the next DC?
Replies: 8
Views: 3241

Re: Do you have the next DC?

I think that is our plan for next time too... show and puppy/derby at the same time and then proceed to other levels one at a time.

Carla
by 1vizsla
Mon Mar 29, 2010 12:20 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Do you have the next DC?
Replies: 8
Views: 3241

Re: Do you have the next DC?

We were lucky and Dyson threw his back out after he finished. His movement though better is not the same as it was before his injury. He had beautiful movement now its just ok. He also now has a huge scar on the top of his head after running full throttle into some cover. Never did find what he hit ...
by 1vizsla
Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:25 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Do you have the next DC?
Replies: 8
Views: 3241

Re: Do you have the next DC?

Because she is being campaigned heavily (Last I checked ranked 3rd vizsla and in the top 20 of sporting dogs all systems.) Normally, dogs like that don't start the field until retired from showing. Less chance of injuries that can ruin movement and end the dogs show career (which is big bucks). Konn...
by 1vizsla
Fri Mar 26, 2010 2:38 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Do you have the next DC?
Replies: 8
Views: 3241

Re: Do you have the next DC?

Of Course! She is a pretty girl. It'll be neat to see how she does in the field after her show career.

Carla
by 1vizsla
Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:13 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Chessie or GWP
Replies: 18
Views: 5972

Re: Chessie or GWP

If you do decide on a chessie or need any questions answered go to www.spinnakerridgecbrs.com. They have great temperments and are work horses. My friends chessie (Zilla) is the one jumping in dock dogs on the home page. He is primarily a hunter but does do DD in the off season. We met a couple of h...
by 1vizsla
Tue Mar 09, 2010 2:55 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Heartguard Plus
Replies: 16
Views: 4954

Re: Heartguard Plus

I know www.kvvet.com had a sale going, might check. We use Interceptor so I don't remember the heartguard type products prices.

Carla
by 1vizsla
Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Need pup name ideas please :)
Replies: 34
Views: 10388

Re: Need pup name ideas please :)

How about "Herman" as in Herman Munster. :lol:

Yes, I am really tired and it is a slow day at work.

Carla
by 1vizsla
Mon Mar 01, 2010 3:53 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Vizsla training - with or without ecollar
Replies: 19
Views: 9113

Re: Vizsla training - with or without ecollar

We are still having a hunt test this weekend if you want to come up and hang out. Weather is supposed to be beautiful for a hunt test. :D

Carla

Show Me Vizsla Club Hunt Test
March 6-7th
James A Reed Wildlife Center
Lee's Summit MO
by 1vizsla
Fri Feb 26, 2010 1:31 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Once or Twice Daily
Replies: 7
Views: 1498

Re: Once or Twice Daily

Ditto

Carla
by 1vizsla
Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:13 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: 2-year-old Black Labrador with Hair Loss/Itching
Replies: 78
Views: 26513

Re: 2-year-old Black Labrador with Hair Loss/Itching

Just make sure you read the ingredients even on the Lamb and Rice. You would be suprised where chicken shows up. Our dog was also extremely allergic to chicken and we found out the hard way where you would find chicken ingredients. Good luck to you. PM me if you need any info.

carla
by 1vizsla
Fri Feb 12, 2010 8:31 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Digital Camera reccommendations
Replies: 10
Views: 4765

Re: Digital Camera reccommendations

We also bought the Nikon D5000 with extra lenses and so far love it. Still learning how to use it though so we may have a different opinion later but so far so good.

Carla
by 1vizsla
Wed Feb 10, 2010 1:40 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: New Dual Champion
Replies: 16
Views: 4926

Re: New Dual Champion

Congratulations! Always nice to hear about another new DC.

Carla
by 1vizsla
Wed Feb 10, 2010 12:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: OT- Funny song my friend made for all us dog owners
Replies: 0
Views: 166

OT- Funny song my friend made for all us dog owners

Here is a funny song that my friend Randi made during the off season (dock diving). It's a hoot and so true. She also does a mean rendition of "Car Wash" Carla http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBYtCmJFrm4 If the link does not work, on youtube search dog hair and it labeled "There's dog hair in everyth...
by 1vizsla
Mon Feb 01, 2010 7:40 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Do you have the next DC?
Replies: 8
Views: 3241

Do you have the next DC?

Mark your calendars now! Show Me Vizsla Club Specialty Saturday, March 20th Heart of America Cluster (March 18-21) Sweeps Judge: Richard Mysliwiec Specialty Judge: Dr. Ron Spritzer Please join us for the Show Me Vizsla Club specialty to be held on Saturday, March 20th during the Heart of America Clu...
by 1vizsla
Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: vizsla pedigree
Replies: 6
Views: 2551

Re: vizsla pedigree

I recognize the Morning Sky dogs but that is about it. They are nice dogs with good hunting ability but unless you really want to breed, I don't see any reason to.

Carla
by 1vizsla
Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:45 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Looking for Trials
Replies: 5
Views: 1624

Re: Looking for Trials

Show Me Vizsla club should be having a WFT trial coming up at the end of FEB (I think). Should be listed in AKC events. Will be held in Lee's Summit MO.
Carla
by 1vizsla
Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:41 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Native dog food
Replies: 45
Views: 21084

Re: Native dog food

Yeah, I wouldn't call Dyson a "Laid Back Dog" by any stretch of the imagination. We have suprised many a trainer with his level of energy. So far its the only one he can keep weight on. You can always try it and if you don't like it... change.

Carla
by 1vizsla
Fri Jan 15, 2010 11:02 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Native dog food
Replies: 45
Views: 21084

Re: Native dog food

We've been feeding it for two years and still love it. Dyson does well and the price is ok. I recommend it to everyone who is looking for a new food especially ones that have trouble keeping weight on their dog.

Carla
by 1vizsla
Thu Jan 07, 2010 2:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Selecting a puppy - any tips?
Replies: 15
Views: 4359

Re: Selecting a puppy - any tips?

We had a really good litter to pick from, so we let the puppy pick us. After sitting in a pile of 11 vizsla puppies (all the same color) one just naturally gravitated to my husband so that's the one that came home.

Carla
by 1vizsla
Thu Dec 24, 2009 7:30 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog weights, how much does your dog weigh?
Replies: 29
Views: 8959

Re: Dog weights, how much does your dog weigh?

1 Male Vizsla, 2.5 yo, 48lbs
1 Female Shiba Inu, 7 yo, 23lbs (13 inch and overweight)
1 Femlae Shiba Inu, 12 yo, 23 lbs (16 inch and good weight)

Carla
by 1vizsla
Tue Dec 22, 2009 7:46 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: 2-year-old Black Labrador with Hair Loss/Itching
Replies: 78
Views: 26513

Re: 2-year-old Black Labrador with Hair Loss/Itching

We were definitely fighting something genetic.I don't intend to say that all allergy cases are this way. Most allergies are very controllable. I wish I could remember the disorders name. There was an article recently that had the info about it but I can't find it. The money was another issue. We wer...
by 1vizsla
Mon Dec 21, 2009 1:12 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: 2-year-old Black Labrador with Hair Loss/Itching
Replies: 78
Views: 26513

Re: 2-year-old Black Labrador with Hair Loss/Itching

Ours would have a severe reaction if I fed raw or kibble even if it had just chicken fat (which is not supposed to cause a rxn but would). He was on a raw diet for the last year (he ate better than we did) but we really did not see any difference. The vet now thinks it may have been an immune disord...