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Modified: Tuesday, May 13, 2008

For Reference

RMVC Related:

Rocky Mountain Vizslas list
RMVC Constitution and Bylaws
RMVC Membership application
Vizsla Club of America Code of Ethics
Find a Reputable Breeder
Questions to ask a Breeder
What is a Reputable Breeder?

Responsible Breeding:

Find a Reputable Breeder
Questions to ask a Breeder
What is a Reputable Breeder?
Responsible Breeding (AKC)
Building a Responsible Breeding Program (Judy Richey)

Vizsla Related:

Vizsla Club of America (VCA)
VCA Events Calendar
"The Versatile Vizsla" By Jenny Peacocke
Is the Vizsla the Right Breed for You? (RMVC)
Vizsla Standard/Breed Description (AKC)
Colorado/Wyoming Vizsla Rescue Group
Utah/Idaho Vizsla Rescue
Show Me Vizsla Rescue
Ingle and Mead's Vizsla Encyclopedia
VTalk (international Vizsla list)
Vizsla Hunt (hunting list)
VizslaFT (field trialing list)

Health Related:

Canine Health Information Center (health tests breeders should be doing)
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (search records for hip and elbow tests)

General Dog Related:

Dog Events in Colorado (a calendar maintained by Beth Godwin)
Onofrio (dog show schedules)
Petswelcome.com (pet friendly establishments)
Field Trial News (hunt test and field trial schedules)
K9info (research pedigrees)
AKC (research/search AKC events, purchase pedigrees)
Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)
Sitstay.com (general dog supplies, books)
Dogwise.com (general dog supplies, books)
The Whole Dog Journal (natural dog care and training)
Flying Dog Press - FREE Article Library (Suzanne Clothier, holistic dog care and training methods)
Protocol for Introducing a New Baby and a Pet, by Dr. Karen Overall

Upland Hunting:

Dogs Unlimited
Gundogsupply.com
Lion Country Supply
Ugly Dog Hunting
Pointing Dog Journal
Gun Dog Magazine
NAVHDA (Colorado chapter - www.rmc-navhda.com)
Point!: Training the All-Seasons Birddog, by James B. Spencer
Positive Gun Dogs, by Karen Pryor

Recommended Books: General

Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships With Dogs, by Suzanne Clothier
Culture Clash, by Jean Donaldson
Dogs are from Neptune, by Jean Donaldson
On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals, by Turid Rugaas
Living With Kids And Dogs, by Colleen Pelar, CPDT
For the Love of a Dog - Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend, by Patricia McConnell
The Other End of the Leash, by Patricia McConnell
How to be the Leader of the Pack, by Patricia McConnell
Way To Go! How to Housetrain a Dog of Any Age, by Karen London and Patricia McConnell
Family Friendly Dog Training - A Six Week Program for you and Your Dog, by Patricia McConnell and Aimee Moore
The Power of Positive Dog Training, by Pat Miller
Positive Perspectives: Love Your Dog, Train Your Dog, by Pat Miller
Don't Shoot the Dog: The New Art of Teaching and Training, by Karen Pryor
Clinical Behavioral Medicine for Small Animals, by Dr. Karen Overall
The Whole Dog Journal’s Guides to Optimum Dog Care

Recommended Books: Puppies

Before & After Getting Your Puppy, by Ian Dunbar
The Ultimate Puppy Toolkit, by Sydney Bleicher & Peggy van Dam

Recommended Books: Behavior Issues

Mine! A Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs, by Jean Donaldson
Fight! A Practical Guide to the Treatment of Dog-Dog Agression, by Jean Donaldson
Cautious Canine, by Patricia McConnell (how to help dogs conquer their fears)
I'll Be Home Soon, by Patricia McConnell (preventing/treating separation anxiety)
Feisty Fido: Help for the Leash Aggressive Dog, by Patricia McConnell
How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong: Roadmap for Rehabilitating Your Aggressive Dog, by Pamela S. Dennison
Set of 9 Behavior Booklets (Fearfulness, Socialization, Preventing Aggression, Barking, Housetraining, Digging, Fighting, Chewing, House Training), by Ian Dunbar