Including interviews with over 15 Top Vizsla breeders, author Tarah Schwartz has written the perfect guidebook for any new Vizsla owner! This comprehensive and easy-to-read book will prove itself invaluable as it guides you in raising a happy and healthy Vizsla from puppy to old age.
Including Vizsla specific advice on topics like:
Choosing the right Vizsla from a breeder (or a rescue)
Supplies that will make the first few months a breeze
Foundational training strategies for a Vizsla puppy
Basic and advanced command training
Advice for living with the quirks of the Vizsla breed
Nutrition for a high-energy breed
Basic grooming advice
Preventative health care
Vizsla specific diseases and conditions (and how to spot them)
Senior Vizsla care
Whether you've already brought a Vizsla into your home or are still considering it, this book will serve as your guide to living with this unique Hungarian breed. Not only does this book cover the history and development of the breed as sporting and companion dogs, but you'll also learn how to strengthen the bond between you and your new family member. Vizslas are athletic, affectionate companions that require plenty of patience, training, and care, but with the information contained in this guide, you'll be prepared to be the best Vizsla owner possible. This breed may not be appropriate for every lifestyle, but for those lucky enough to have a Vizsla in their life, no other breed can compare. This book contains everything you need to train, groom, exercise, and socialize your new Vizsla. You'll also learn basic information about nutrition and health care that will help you make the right choices for your new dog. From the first day you welcome your beloved Vizsla home, to the day you say goodbye, this guide has been created to provide you with everything you need to give your Vizsla the life he deserves. Throughout your Vizsla's life, you'll find yourself referring to this book, again and again, to help you tackle any challenge you may face together.