The Sea to Sky Highway linking Vancouver to Whistler and Pemberton is one of the most beautiful drives in the world. Weekend warriors load up every Friday evening and fill up the parking lots to every easily accessible lake, trail, and park along the road. Here’s a guide to the…
Adding a Second Dog, How Introducing our Vizsla Puppy Went
June 10, 2023Thinking about adding a second dog? Here’s I went through the journey, thoughts and what I learned through the process with my second Vizsla. Things to Think About I had been wanting to add a second dog for the longest time, but I really wanted to get it right. First…
Vizsla Basics: 101 Guide to Everything You Need to Know
March 22, 2023Here’s the Vizsla basics, the Vizsla FAQs, the starting block, the page that answers questions about the Hungarian Vizsla you didn’t know you would be asking Breed: What is a Vizsla? Where is a Vizsla from? Vizslas originated from Hungary and is their national dog. They’re from the Magyar tribes,…
Waist leash There are lots of hands-free waist leashes around, but I find the simpler the better. I prefer the ones with a fast easy clip, lightweight, easy to wash, and quick to turn into a hand-leash. For dogs that chew, or larger dogs that lunge, make sure you get…
Alaska’s Mint-Bomber Traverse with Dogs (and a Snowstorm)
February 28, 2023Goldmint Trailhead to Mint Hut Deep in the Talkeetna Mountains in Alaska, a local favorite trail Hatcher Pass became world famous. Within the area, there are loads of options for hiking and exploration, but we only had a couple days, and very few days without an abundance of rain. My…
I Hate My Vizsla- Suggestions and Solutions
February 28, 2023Do you hate your Vizsla? Think you made a mistake? Guess what? It’s one of my most searched Vizsla terms and it’s not uncommon. First, please ask your breeder for help and see if there are any genetic issues at play. Next, make sure your dog is healthy and there…
How much do Vizslas Weigh? And How big do Hungarian Vizslas get?
February 24, 2023Here is a chart of Vizsla sizes from XS to XL. They’re taken from a large number of measured Vizslas for sweaters and jackets sold here. Below is also a detailed explanation of the size of Vizslas around the world as well as the measurements. American vs European Vizsla size…
Trying to choose between getting a female or male puppy? Or just wondering if there’s any difference at all really? I’m no expert (ask your breeder to start!) but here’s a couple things I’ve found over the years. Physical differences The obvious difference is males tend to be slightly taller…
When do Vizslas go into heat? They’re all different and the best is to ask about the mother but here’s a list of the dates of my Vizsla’s heat cycles and duration between. Whiskey and Bourbon are from totally different bloodlines. I’ve gone back to list Bourbon’s heat timing to…
How to start, things to think about, and where to go! I love getting outdoors with my Vizslas and when it snows, we still head out. Cross country and backcountry skiing is a really fun way to keep dogs active with you during the winter months. However, there is much…