Thread: Visla how good are these dogs.?

Kawhia is correct they are strong lines available in Europe, bu there are very few solely hunting-based Kennels in Hungary, Ie. ones that didn't show. Trialling and testing has replaced actual hunting in Hungary with all but a few breeders due to the situation with hunting there. The real deal happens next door in Slovakia - according to most people I have spoken to over there if you want a good shorthaired vizsla thats where you go.

Munsey, don't let me give you the impression that they aren't worth the time, they are. You just have to look and ask around and see what is performing - the kind of homework you would do before you got into any dog or breed I guess.
Also, things are changing in the GSP scene here, There will be some good stuff available in the nearish future, for chukar you would want a dog with more range than a Vizsla I'm guessing? Why not another GSP?

some very good GSP lines are already here and some more on the way, i see the total of new DK {gsp} pups registered in germany is just under 1200 so the decline in the short haired breeds continues to thread down in europe....... at least for the working lines.

Originally Posted by Pointer

Kawhia is correct they are strong lines available in Europe, bu there are very few solely hunting-based Kennels in Hungary, Ie. ones that didn't show. Trialling and testing has replaced actual hunting in Hungary with all but a few breeders due to the situation with hunting there. The real deal happens next door in Slovakia - according to most people I have spoken to over there if you want a good shorthaired vizsla thats where you go.

Munsey, don't let me give you the impression that they aren't worth the time, they are. You just have to look and ask around and see what is performing - the kind of homework you would do before you got into any dog or breed I guess.
Also, things are changing in the GSP scene here, There will be some good stuff available in the nearish future, for chukar you would want a dog with more range than a Vizsla I'm guessing? Why not another GSP?

I'm thinking that , stick with whats working for me. I have a 2 &1/2 year old gsp who blows me away how good he's going. Still early days but, he's not put a paw wrong. Maybe should get a gsp bitch to carry his blood lines on and hunt. I've never had two pointers to work over at the same time as was worried that it could be a hand full. Have done some research and some say they can complement each other. Im keen to have some feed back if you or anyone else can put there experiences forward. I have hunted with other pointers of other hunters but its never worked out that well,I'm thinking they need that connection when they kennel together .?
Cheers
Dean

How about Dave Wilson down south?

He hunts all the time over Moose and I believe there was a litter bred recently to an import from Hungarian hunting lines.

My young dog is showing a lot of drive and his father is hunted over regularly.

So much depends on the dog's personality, the chances to get out there and do it and the handler too.

I'd stay with the GSP. Just got a pup (now 9 months) after having GSPs a few years ago. Very impressed with his natural ability. With a GSP you pretty much know what you are getting, fairly easy to train and suited to the NZ hunting conditions.

Originally Posted by grumpy

I'd stay with the GSP. Just got a pup (now 9 months) after having GSPs a few years ago. Very impressed with his natural ability. With a GSP you pretty much know what you are getting, fairly easy to train and suited to the NZ hunting conditions.

No disrespect intended Grumpy but I couldn;t disagree with that more. Of all the gundog breeds out there to be seriously considered I believe the GSP is the most diverse on offer. The temperments range from wimps to hard arse, the abilities cover just as wide a spectrum. I think there are some great GSP's out there, but you really need to be either lucky or do some serious homework to ensure you know what you're getting... as always, your mileage may vary.