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We want to get to know potential owners before puppies are placed to ensure that every pup goes to a good home that will provide the proper care and a lifetime commitment. Our own commitment to our pups doesn't end when they go to their new families. We expect to keep in touch with their families and want to know how they are doing. We're always available to answer their questions and love getting updates and pictures. Konza Vadasz families know that if their dogs have to be rehomed at any time, for any reason, they have a home with us. 

While they make wonderful family companions, the Wirehaired Vizsla is a sporting breed and our preference is to place our puppies where they will be able to live up to their heritage as versatile hunting dogs. We encourage new owners to become members of NAVHDA and will help buyers locate & contact a NAVHDA chapter in their areas. We urge new families to have their pups complete their NAVHDA Natural Ability test by 16 months. Some of our pups' families never heard of NAVHDA before, but have joined NAVHDA International and gotten involved with a local chapter. We've even gotten a few who've never hunted before to give it a try, and they're having a great time with their dogs in NAVHDA.

Here are some of our pups.
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 flandersandsusan5_july2004.png   flanders_wwhunt4.sept07.png   flanders_wwhunt3.sept07.png   flanders_wwhunt1.sept07.png Konza Vadasz' Flanders Poppy NA Pz. I, 110 pts.
"Flanders" lives with David Nackerud and his wife, Susan, in Portland, OR. 

 coop_01681.png   cooper & richard_03521.png   cooperpoint.png  cooper snuggle.pngKonza Vadasz's  Coopers Creek NA Pz. I, 112 pts. "Cooper" lives with Richard Shreve and his family in TX.   

emma_on_point.png  emma et al in field.png  g6rzqa2yncdx3k2awnkykeclmqsmg-kf0180.png  emma fetching2.png  Konza Vadasz's West Emma Creek
"Emma" lives with Dan Esch and his family in Michigan.

gypsum & cory2.jpg   gypsum.jpg  gypsum07.png  gypsum snuggle.png  Konza Vadasz's Gypsum Creek NA Pz. II, 87 pts.
"Gypsum" lives with USGS Biologist, Cory Overton, in Davis, CA.

 img_0008.png Konza Vadasz  Hunter County "Ada" & Quivira "QP"  with Bryan Johnson, Lakewood, CO.
QP is NA Pz. I, 112 pts. and she is crazy for ducks. 
  
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 lindy gash.png  3meg na test.png  party dog.pngKonza Vadasz Linn County  "Meg" NA Pz. III, 90 pts. owned by Lindy Walsh, Elko, NV. Meg celebrated her successful NA test with gusto!

Dec. 6, 2007
I am absolutely thrilled with Meg ! She's a fantastic dog and I had many concerns when I began looking {for a dog}. I help out with pointer rescue (German shorthairs, wirehairs, etc.) and used to have an English Pointer and know how big of a range they have. I wanted a dog that would pay attention to humans, keep within an acceptable distance and hunt for me, not herself. I've found that Meg does exactly this. She is extremely people-oriented and she keeps within a very good distance in the field. I wanted a dog that wouldn't require a shock collar and that's the dog I've got! She also holds her point and is extremely patient and has been since a pup. She was a very "easy" pup - low key for being a pointer, quick to housetrain, responsive to other training (although she's got extreme wiggle-butt so sitting and staying isn't her favorite thing to do), and just an all around delight.
Meg adjusted instantly to her new home with me. Crate training her was a breeze and I trust her free in the house now and have since she was about 10 months old. They are very sensitive dogs. A good scolding does the trick and she's rolled on her back begging for the "mean voice" to end... She's always been a quick learner and does EVERYTHING in her power to make me happy with her.
Meg is about 40-45 lbs. and very lean. She's never had any health issues other than a couple ear infections and worms - the curse of any dog!
She's a year and a half right now and I'm doing my best to get her on as many birds as I can. She loves it! Our "wild" hunting has not been good this year so I've been relying on planted birds at gun clubs. It's a great way to work on training.
Basically, I think this is the best of the versatile breeds. If you're looking for a dog that can do it all in the field - point, retrieve, swim, in the manner you want (close range!), and a dog that's a great houseguest and good with other animals and all kinds of people at any age, I cannot say enough good things about the WHV. When I read-up on the WHV before getting Meg, it seemed like "it's too good to be true"
and had my doubts. But I can honestly say that she's met all my expectations. I also think Deb Wall is a very conscientious breeder and
does a very good job. If you have other questions, she answers them honestly and from a great knowledge base. You are lucky that you are
close enough to visit her and meet the dogs and I recommend you do that! I did not have that luxury. But, no matter - Meg is fantastic!
meg honors.png  Here is Meg, honoring a friend's German Wirehair's point. As tempting as I'm sure it was for her, she did not go and steal the other dog's glory!

                                                                                                      

dscf17691.png    Konza Vadasz van der Cigany  "Ciga"  NA Pz. I, 112 pts. owned by Robert Humphrey, Woodway, TX

zeke4.png  Konza Vadasz van der Wabanica  "Zeke"  owned by Mike & Lisa Kinsella, Baudette, MN

Sept. 26, 2007
Deb,
 
Zeke has been hard at work the last few weeks, the summer couch potato is gone and we are back to having a serious hunter.  Zeke makes his paycheck working at our Pheasant Hunt Club.  Sometimes his attitude and coordination make you think of the Three Stooges in Navy Seal training, while actually he is stealth and aware at all times.
 
He is a joy to have around everyday and is extremely good at catching you off guard with a big wet tounge to the face, he even gets the vet with that one.
 
The gratitude I have for Zeke is returned only when I get to take him out to the field again.  As always the greatest compliments are ones that come from someone else.  He has hunted in front of many hunters from all ages and skill levels these last two seasons, remember he is only a year and a half old.  He has teamed up with his step-brother Bud (English Springer) on some hunts, with these two going through the field I dont think that a bird could stand a chance.
 
A few days ago I had 4 gentlemen hunting with Zeke, they were all in their 60's and have had dogs all their lives.  One of them was a breeder of hunting dogs for 30 years.  Each of these gentlemen came to me individually to compliment how good the dog was.  Their statements were something like this; his skills and hard work make him a dog I want to hunt behind again; although there were few commands necessary he immediatly responded to them; there are few dogs that I remember hunting with after all these years, this is one I will think about everytime I go out in the field.
 
I am looking forward to many more years in the field.  I can only imagine what his clown like qualities and keen senses will be like next year.
 
Mike Kinsella
Border View Lodge
Baudette Minnesota

 

 


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