Phoebe and Riley had their first litter on 9/24/01 resulting in 11 beautiful, healthy vizsla puppies (6 girls and 5 boys). Check out the Progeny page where you can find links to each individual pup from the first litter. You can also see the whole pregnancy and growth of the pups from birth to 8 weeks under "Phoebe's first litter."
Phoebe's second litter: Phoebe and CH. COPPER CREEK'S MAJESTIC GENT NA, JH. (Dion) had five boys on 8-2-03.
Click on: Phoebe's second litter.... for updates
How to become a Rajki Vizsla Owner:
I am a breeder that is concerned where all of our puppies go. This is for their protection and yours. It is heart breaking for a family who decides a vizsla is not for them after they purchase one, and it is also hard on the puppy. Therefore, you will be screened thoroughly and will be asked to fill out the following questionnaire.
UPDATE:
Phoebe
is now spayed and Hannah, her daughter is the next generation to carry on the
line of Rajki Vizsla's. She will be bred in Dec./Jan depending on when she
comes in heat. I am currently researching potential stud dogs and will
decide on one after the VCA Nationals in November. The
process to be on the waiting list for this litter will be as follows: 1)
Fill out the puppy questionnaire 2) Make telephone contact
with me 3) If distance permits schedule a visit to meet Hannah and
the family 4) If accepted as a buyer and I meet your criteria as a
breeder, supply a deposit of $250. When the litter is born, if I cannot
supply you with a puppy you will receive your deposit back, or I will help you
transfer it to another reputable breeder. A limited amount of deposits will be
accepted.
Please read the tips below to help you locate a reputable breeder or contact me for a referral in Florida. .
YOUR INVESTMENT
In your search for the right dog, you may have noticed prices that vary widely.
AKC registered does not guarantee you health, personality and sound structure.
It is never an indication of the quality of the pup or his trueness to the Vizsla standard.
The price of a well bred pup is not exorbitant when divided over the life span of
the dog and weighed against veterinary expenses on poorly bred dogs. A puppy
from a reputable breeder in Florida will generally run between 1000 and
1500. A lot of is determined my the cost of the stud fee, how the breeder
does the breeding (frozen sperm, uterine implant etc.) and if there are any
problems (i.e. C-section). Keep in mind most members in the Vizsla club
have a breeding plan and are striving to create better Vizsla's. A lot of
time, thought, planning and care goes into creating a better dog than what you
have.
You do have the right to expect certain things from your breeder. First, the litter must be kept in clean surroundings with adequate room to play. If not kept in clean surroundings, your pup will be more difficult to housebreak. They should appear trim in weight - well fed, but not fat. Constant scratching is a sign of skin trouble or parasites. (Note: it is not unusual for the mother of a litter to shed after the birth of puppies.) They will be a bit unsure and cautious in now surroundings but should not be overly fearful or shy of people. The breeder should have had them to the veterinarian and they should have had their first puppy shot. Also, stool samples should be checked for worms and a de-worming done if necessary. Their dew claws should be removed and most breeders will dock the tails. My pups and adult dogs are fed a varied (see general care page) diet with premium dog food containing human grade meats and no by-products.
The breeder should also give a written guarantee or contract that the pups will pass a health
inspection by your veterinarian within a few days after leaving the litter.
The breeder should take as much time as needed to answer questions about feeding, housebreaking, etc., and should supply you with a written
health record.
The breeder should have AKC registration papers and pedigree for each puppy.
BEWARE of other registrations! Many pet
stores are registering puppies with official sounding letters such as APR, ABC or CKC
(Continental Kennel Club). These breeders more than likely have been
banned from the AKC or are known puppy millers. You will find this the
case with most pet shop puppies. If you do find a pet store Vizsla, the
breeder is usually from Kansas or Nebraska, well known puppy mill states. Unless the dog is a rare breed the AKC
does not recognize, (this does not include mixes such as peek-a-poo's etc.) or a foreign
dogs from over seas, it should be suspect if they are not AKC registered.
The moral of the story... "Caveat emptor!" Buyer Beware!
Finally, the breeder should be knowledgeable enough to help out in the
future, and be available to answer any questions you may have. Reputable
breeders will always take back their puppies if necessary at any time.
YOUR ROLE
Keep in mind you are not just buying a puppy, you are entering into a
relationship with the breeder for the life of the dog. Your breeder can
contribute to the well-being of your dog by giving guidance, help when needed and in
my case babysitting services. Find a breeder you trust and hopefully
respect and like and you wont be sorry.
The responsible breeder will not allow one of his carefully bred pups to go to
just anyone whose check clears the bank. EXPECT TO BE INTERVIEWED
THOROUGHLY. If the breeder fails to interview you, you should look elsewhere; he simply doesn't have the best interest of the puppies in mind. Be
prepared to be cooperative and to give references and even make a road trip just
to meet with the breeder before they sell you a puppy.
You are sure to be successful if you keep in mind that a lovely, obedient, healthy
Vizsla does not accidentally grow that way. Thoughtful breeding and many consistent hours of work, love, understanding, and patience go into developing
the finished product. I have my potential buyers sign a contract and all
puppies will go out limited registration unless otherwise discussed. I
don't ship puppies.
These links are another great source of information on buying a pure bred puppy. http://home.att.net/~tampavizsla/beforebuypuppy.html
http://www.sparkshire.com/buyinga.htm