Kayaking Vizsla

Last week I got to go kayaking for the first time. I wore my new life jacket even though I'm a good swimmer. I think Mom made me wear it so I'd have a handle on my back.

I kept trying to drink the lake and then decided that it was better to just go along for the ride. Someday I'm going to get to go on a river trip, but I've got to get better at sitting in the boat.

Regular member of the pack

I'm almost 10 weeks old now and I'm a regular member of the pack! I think I fall somewhere below Mom, Dad and Oz the old occicat, but Mingus (the 2 year old Occi) and I are still trying to decide who's next. We're having a great time deciding--chasing, rolling, kissing and biting. I do get the pick of my spot in the big king sized bed after Mom and Dad. It's great!

I've got a couple of pup pals in my neighborhood play group. My favorite is Wicker who lives across the street. We chase and play together every night in the big field behind my house. I'm learning new stuff every day and know what "sit," "down," and "come" mean. I'm working on "stay" but I still have the attention span of a gnat when there are treats around.

I start my training tonight with a lady who trains show dogs and believes that puppies should be in mixed age groups for first training. I'm not going to be a show dog, but she's going to train my mom on all the important stuff I need after the basics. I'm gonna be a great dog!

I'm home!

Mom and Dad had no trouble finding me! I'm home now and herding the occicats, Mingus and Oz and learning new stuff every day. I've trained Mom and Dad well and I've only made a couple of mistakes in the house. I come when I'm called, fetch and point at everything that moves.

I've talked my way into bed with Mom and Dad and the vet says that is just fine since I'm such a baby. I just have to figure out how to stay here when I'm a big dog:-)

My newest picture is the couch where I like to take naps with Mom, Mingus and Oz.

Looking for Mom and Dad

Hi Guys- I'm 5 weeks old now. Here's a picture of me and my homies. I can't wait to meet Mom and Dad next week. Ella

Picking out Ella

I'm really starting the Dogster entry at the beginning. Ella and her littermates were born on May 21, 2008. She will be the second pick of the litter and we will visit the breeder to select her around June 22. We will be able to bring her home the weekend after the 4th of July.

We're looking for an obedience/agility dog who will be a great companion. I'm also looking for a running partner when she gets older. Vizslas are supposed to be great running dogs.

You might ask about the name selection. All of our animals have been named after photographers or jazz musicians. We've had cats named Steiglitz, Mingus and Oz, so Ella will continue the tradition. I'll post pictures when we go up and select her from the breeder.