Valley Hunter Vizslas

13/11/2023

18/09/2023

When you are considering neutering…

07/08/2023

So, puppies do take a lot of work 😂

29/06/2023

https://www.rover.com/blog/why-are-dogs-afraid-of-fireworks/?mibextid=Zxz2cZ&fbclid=IwAR0bMUwByE0l3oT2qiDv4K3U7DqZvzkhbjLp1oHi6oCv22H95peI6tDH4K8_aem_ASzWRB7IANdOq1u-u3_mIE8XEX70b_auKgx12q5m6ZqX1w4lrXL5Z_9t0MHbHZwTUW0

Noise phobia is a real disorder for dogs, and fireworks are a big trigger. We spoke to dog experts on how to keep dogs calm and safe.

17/05/2023

https://projectupland.com/hunting-dogs/protect-your-dog-from-overheating-and-heat-related-illness/?fbclid=IwAR35dUp54mHImZHPuPirdQ8BTp-NaHYJXPEBjeT90LDf7IrHYaIlLiDlzTQ

The causes of heat stroke in hunting dogs are numerous. Know how to prevent it, identify the signs, and keep your dog safe.

14/05/2023

https://emagazine.com/canine-cancers-linked-to-lawn-care-chemicals/

Most dogs love being free to run in the yard, but the same fertilizers that keep grass healthy may also be contributing to the uptick in canine cancers.

14/04/2023

Nice info on Vizslas

This Breed Magazine about the Yorkshire Terrier features articles, tips, and information provided with help from breeders, owners, handlers, club members, and judges who have agreed to share their expertise about the breed with us.

28/03/2023

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/greatest-gift-give-your-pup-socialization/?fbclid=IwAR2rdn-cpyb-9t3A3SqdWTZC_7EKU7YViHM0jwp7v51p1KYy-d-n-KJ5jd0

Socialization is the greatest gift you can give your dog. Learn how to socialize your dog safely and effectively from AKC's dog training experts.

23/03/2023

To celebrate National Puppy Day, we are pleased to welcome two new pups born this afternoon to Tipsy (Grouse Point Champagne Tango at Valley Hunter) and Ben (GCHP BISS Grousepoint Rimfire Benchcrest).

Unfortunately, our timing was a little off on getting this breeding done, but it doesn’t make us any less excited for the future of these pups.

Database containing dog pedigrees including thousands of photos. A place for the community of dog lovers worldwide!

13/01/2023

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=471481147352995&id=100034733426186

When you get your 8 week old puppies, please keep these images in mind. Their bones do not even touch yet. They plod around so cutely with big floppy paws and wobbly movement because their joints are entirely made up of muscle, tendons, ligaments with skin covering. Nothing is fitting tightly together or has a true socket yet.

When you run them excessively or don't restrict their exercise to stop them from overdoing it during this period you don't give them a chance to grow properly. Every big jump or excited bouncing run causes impacts between the bones. In reasonable amounts this is not problematic and is the normal wear and tear that every animal will engage in.

When you're letting your puppy jump up and down off the lounge or bed, take them for long walks/hikes, you are damaging that forming joint. When you let the puppy scramble on tile with no traction you are damaging the joint.

You only get the chance to grow them once. A well built body is something that comes from excellent breeding and a great upbringing-BOTH, not just one.

Once grown you will have the rest of their life to spend playing and engaging in higher impact exercise. So keep it calm while they're still little baby puppies and give the gift that can only be given once.

By Patricia Crespo
Photos Veteriankey.com @62 days

*Many Bones are not fully fused until 13mo of age.

07/11/2022

Congratulations to Janet Starnes and her girl, GCH Valley Hunter Princess Leia JH NAVHDA NA Pz I (FC AFC Valley Hunter Designed for the Hunt BN RN MH RATO x DC AFC Valley Hunter's Southern Comfort CD MH NA NAJ VC NAVHDA UT Pz II) on earning her final Amateur Retrieving Credit this weekend under judges Joe and Jesse Ruela in a 17 dog stake at the Tomoka Woods Pointing Dog Trial.

Pending AKC approval, Leia is now an Amateur Field Champion and one point away from her FC. Well done!

09/09/2022

YOU WANT TO NEUTER AT WHICH AGE?
Testosterone and estrogen, produced by the s*x organs (te**es in males and ovaries in females), are absolutely central to the closure of the growth plates in you and your dog. Now if good joints were what you were after, what age would seem appropriate to safely stop s*x hormone production in the dog?!

If you want to know more about the ideal time to neuter your dog, check out our article below!
http://www.dogsfirst.ie/health-issues/dog-neutering/

Have a great weekend!

26/06/2022

Ever noticed those slits at the sides of a dog's nose? Why do dogs have them?

Once again, nature proves her elegance in the design of our dogs. When we humans inhale and exhale, air comes in the same way it goes out. Any smells that come in through our mouths are forced out as we exhale, if we exhale out our mouths.

When a dog exhales through his nose, however, the exhaled air is released through those slits and off to the side so that nice, smelly air going into the dog's nostrils doesn't get diluted with the outgoing air. Put another way, the slits allow the dog to avoid smelling what he just exhaled.

The slits help the dog hold scent particles in the nostrils even as exhaled air passing out the slits creates a swirling air turbulence allowing interesting odors to be inhaled directly into the centre of each nostril. Since dogs breathe faster when trying to sniff a certain smell, they widen their nostrils to pull in more air which makes it possible for a dog searching for smells to have a steady stream of air coming in for up to 40 seconds, maybe even longer.

The slits also allow dogs to wiggle each nostril independently which gives them the ability to know which nostril a smell entered. This is how a dog can pinpoint where a smell is coming from, and why a dog searching for smells on the ground will weave back and forth as he follows a trail.

We all know the superb smelling abilities of dogs, but let's use an analogy between scent and sight to really put it into perspective: If our eyes were our nose, what we as humans can see at a third of a mile, our dog can see more than 3,000 miles away and still see as well.

Just wow.

04/03/2022

Congratulations to Kathy Murphy and Tammy Richmond on a great year for INTL CH FC Valley Hunter’s Rugby, finishing #3 in the AKC Field Trial Dogs Defeated Top Ten and Number 8 in the VCA Top Ten Amateur Gun Dogs.

Nice work, ladies!

14/02/2022

Congratulations to Janet Starnes and her girl Leia (Shooter x Vivienne), taking first place in Amateur Limited Gun Dog at the North Florida GSP Club trial for a 4 point major!

12/02/2022

Congratulations! Great news from the North Florida GSP field trial:

New FIELD CHAMPION Valley Hunter's Rugby! And Mia ( almost 12) earns 4th in the same stake Open Limited Gun Dog retrieving at the NFGSP horseback field trial. Thank you to judges Lisa Durham and Patricia Hart and the club. Thank you to Kathy Murphy, Pat Carney, and Jean Matmor for letting Mom train and run this wonderful dog. She's been so much fun to run. Thank you to Perfection Kennel for helping us put the icing on the cake.

11/01/2022

Thanks to Tango’s kids, who made this possible and many thanks to breeders Skip and Laurie Wonnell and Kitty Pullen who blessed us with this sweet Danny son. Tango is 13 1/2 years old and still going strong!

Introducing the latest Registry of Merit recipient:

•DC AFC Remek Valley Hunter Moondance MH•
Owners: Patricia Carney and Jean Matmor

Congratulations on the contributions your Vizsla has made to the breed!

09/01/2022

Daddy Tango is very proud! CHAMPION SCOOTER!!! Pending AKC confirmation he is now CH Grouse Point Boot Scootin Boogie (Tango/Fizzy) breeders: Corinne Miklos and Julia Bonar...owners: Corinne Miklos, Julia Bonar, Lois Metelsky, and Pat Carney...now back to bird dog camp!!!

18/12/2021

Congrats to Int CH Valley Hunter’s Rugby!

1st place Open Limited at NFGSP horseback trial.
Rugby is owned by Kathy Murphy and beautifully handled by Tammy Richmond.

06/12/2021

Congrats to handler Tammy Richmond and owner Kathy Murphy!

3 stakes, 3 placements for Valley Hunter's Rugby at the TBVC field trial. 3rd Open Limited Gun Dog retrieving on course (3 pt major), 3rd Amateur Gun Dog retrieving (4 pt major), and 3rd Amateur Gun Dog (4 pt major). Such a fun weekend!

06/12/2021

Huge congratulations to Janet Starnes and her girl, Valley Hunter Princess Leia “Leia” on winning Open Limited Gun Dog - Retrieving on course for a 3 point major and Amateur Gun Dog for a 4 point major at the Tampa Bay Vizsla Club trial. Great work!