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MIRA Vizslas (AKC Reg'd kennel name) and Strider Vizslas have merged.
If you are interested in or have questions about a pup out of an upcoming
litter,
contact me or give me a call 715-563-1459 between 9:00
AM and 8:00 pm central time.
E-mail will probably get the fastest response.
- I have a couple litters a year and my studs occasionally sire a litter.
If I do not have puppies available, I will be able to refer you to other
reputable breeders who have available pups, either from one of or stud dogs,
or from lines I personally know to be healthy. These will be breeders I know
and trust to give the same guarantees that I do.
- Vizslas are the only breed I own, and I have invested my entire adult
life to maintaining the integrity of the breed. A large portion of my time is devoted to various Vizsla-related activities Nationwide.
- All of my dogs should produce structurally sound and healthy dogs with
good temperaments, that are highly trainable and excellent hunters. Keeping the hunting instincts intact is my
primary interest, as the Vizsla is a dog in the Sporting Group. Although I
do show my dogs, they are primarily hunting dogs. I will not breed a dog
with an unsound temperament or below average hunting skills.
- I have done my best to make sure that your puppy will be free of serious
genetic defects. I guarantee the puppies to their third birthday against hip
dysplasia.
- Usually there are a
couple of puppies that could be possible matches, and in that case, the
buyers with the same interests will pick in the order deposits are received.
A $100 deposit is required to reserve a puppy. The deposit is non-refundable
unless I tell you there is not a puppy available for you.
- You may name the dog anything you wish and I will help you select a name
if you want.
- I do not require anyone compete with their puppy. This is a huge
commitment in both time and money that should not be forced upon anyone.
However, if you decide to compete, I will offer whatever guidance I may direct
you towards qualified trainers in your region to help you and your puppy
become the best team you can be.
- I expect all homes to be "pet homes" first and foremost. It does not
matter if you plan to show, field trial, hunt or just get a buddy. I want my
puppies in good and loving homes. If you decide to compete, that is a plus
for me, but the only thing stating you will compete does is change the
"type" of puppy you will need to have.
- You can read everything else we do for our litters by scrolling to the bottom
of the page.
- I am an active member in the Vizsla Club of Illinois (past Editor, Secretary; current webmaster and
former Director); Central
Wisconsin Vizsla Club (secretary of a few events)
; Lake Superior Vizsla Club (founding member and
webmaster); National Vizsla Association webmaster,
editor, and lifetime member); Vizsla Club of America
(Breed Historian, secretary for 2007 National Gun Dog
Championship).
I am also a member of the Hawkeye Vizsla Club, Vizsla Club of Eastern Iowa, Dog
Federation of Wisconsin, and Western Waukesha County Dog Training Club. I am
also a lifetime member of Pheasants Forever and a Sponsor member of both
Quail Forever and Quail Unlimited.
- I will gladly ship puppies anywhere in the United States. Shipping price
includes crate, health clearances, airfare, and fuel surcharges to airports
serviced by Northwest Airlines with direct flights from Minneapolis/St Paul
international Airport. Shipping is an additional $475 to cover all extra
expenses.
- I have sold puppies internationally (North America & Central America), and will consider doing so again in
the future to the right home. Arranging flights, health clearances, and
consulate approvals require much coordination, and the shipping fees will be
adjusted accordingly.
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What do we do for our litters?
Our puppies are raised in a home
environment. They are accustomed to sights and sounds of an active
family. They will have the following :
- Both parents are O.F.A. certified
free of hip dysplasia.
- Bitches are put on Purina Pro Plan
Puppy food at 4 weeks of gestation for good puppy development.
Whelping is
never done alone. The
entire birth process is supervised by me personally. There is a heat lamp for the
puppies, and we have a security camera (with sound) so that we can
monitor the puppies and their mother even when we can't be in the
room with them.
- The puppies are raised in sanitary
conditions.
- Tails are docked and dewclaws are
removed on day two.
- Early neurological stimulation
begins on day three.
- When weaned, the pups eat Purina Pro
Plan Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula.
- They get their first puppy shots at
about 6 weeks.
- They are socialized with other dogs, cats,
and people.
- They are given many different types
of toys to play with.
- They are put in collars at 4 weeks
and are accustomed to wearing them when they go home.
- They eat and play on various
surfaces (linoleum, carpet, grass, gravel, concrete).
- They are guaranteed in writing to be
free of hip dysplasia.
- The pups see my vet for a "well puppy"
check before they go to their new homes.
- Temperament tested based on my
observations and test based on the Vollhard Puppy Test
- Pups are sent home with a
comprehensive "puppy packet" (over 70 pages) including articles about training,
hunting, housebreaking, suggested reading list, Wanda Berner's
"Random Thoughts on Puppy Raising", copies of parents' pedigrees and
OFA numbers, list of shots given, and our very simple sales contract.
- Also included in the purchase price
are training books by Patricia McConnell, their puppy collar, a
sample of Purina Pro Plan Puppy (enough to get through the first
couple of
days), and a toy that the litter has been playing with so it smells
like home.
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