Vidor Wirehaired Vizslas - Michigan Wirehaired Vizsla Breeders

All our breeding stock has full health clearances for hips, eyes and cardiac and are imported from Europe. Their pedigrees contain the finest and most successful working and show Hungarian bloodlines.

We are the home of the current top producing sire and dam in the United States. Among their titled offspring is the UKC's #1 Wire-Haired Vizsla for 2007 and 2008- GRCH, TAN Vidor's Aura ("Breeze").

Our dogs are dual titled, in both the field and show ring, demonstrating that they can do the job they were bred for and look good doing it. We own/bred 9 dual titled (show and field) Wire-haired Vizslas as of 2008.

We carefully screen our puppy buyers, and sell puppies only to approved homes.
Visit our website for more information about upcoming litters.

Wirehaired Vizsla

Carolyn DeFiore
Michigan 49242

Breeding quality gun dogs for over 5 years.

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We are a very active family that likes to hike, run, boat and occasionally like to hunt upland game. We have had a pointer and a lab and we were looking for a unique breed. We found what we were looking for when we met Carolyn. Dunham is by far the smartest dog we have ever owned and has an incredible personality. He is a perfect fit for our family.

Carolyn's contact with you does not end after you receive your pup. She keeps in touch many months after your pup arrives. You can tell this is someone that cares deeply about every one of her litters.

Rick Blaisdell

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We are the first time owners of a wirehaired vizslas and Carolyn's website was very helpful. We learned a lot about the breed and her family of dogs. It was easy to see her and Bob cared about keeping the standards of the breed and the individual dogs. She kept us up to date as the puppy's grew with frequent pictures and videos. She was very helpful in our preparation of the new arrival with helpful hints and suggestions on books, articles, etc. Carolyn and Bob have been a pleasure to work with and made this a very enjoyable experience. LuLu (formerly Sandy) has been a real joy and is keeping us laughing.

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I just got my puppy Griffin (Ethel) from Vidor's "E" litter out of Lenke and Ivan, and I can't begin to say how happy I am with her. She is almost scary smart, very loving, and fearless. She arrived well socialized -- likes dogs, cats, and every person she's been introduced to. She's great in the car and walking in town, in the woods and on the beach. Housebreaking has been easy. She learned "sit" in about 10 minutes and sleeps in her crate at night without fussing. Already my best buddy.

I drove all the way from Massachusetts to Michigan to pick her up, partly to spare her a plane flight, but also because after nearly a year of emails and phone calls I really wanted to meet her breeder, Carolyn DeFiore. I was impressed with Carolyn's frequent updates when my puppy was born -- pictures, videos, training info -- and I was even more impressed when I met her and her dogs (and her husband Bob) at their house. If you're lucky enough to get one of Carolyn's puppies you can be sure it has had the best possible start on life.

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After deciding on a Wirehaired Vizsla, I was drawn to Carolyn based on her credentials and obvious commitment to preserving the health and true nature of the breed. Being a veterinarian and a mom of two young children, I am a very picky puppy buyer. Through phone conversations and e-mails, all of my questions were answered in a prompt, friendly and knowledgeable manner. I was fortunate to be placed on a waiting list for a puppy from Lenke and Ivan. Prior to the mating, throughout the pregnancy, and during the first eight weeks of puppyhood, I was kept abreast of how everything was progressing. I received multiple pictures and videos, as well as a large amount of health, behavior and training information.

Almost a year later, we finally have our awesome puppy, Emmett. He was definitely worth the wait. He arrived in beautiful condition and already familiarized with the hustle and bustle of family life. He slept through the night the second night home, and has been a breeze to house-train. He is outgoing, yet calm, and has become an immediate, valued member of the family. We look forward to trying our hand in the show ring, as well as out in the field with him.

The energy that Carolyn puts into selecting her breeding stock and raising her litters is the reason we have such a happy, healthy pup. She truly cares for the breed, her dogs and her clients. I would proudly recommend Vidor to anyone looking for a well-adjusted, healthy, versatile Wirehaired Vizsla.

Thank you, Carolyn, for such a wonderful dog, and for being welcomed into the extended Vidor family!

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Buying a puppy from Carolyn & Bob has been a wonderful experience. We've bought many dogs over the years and this was the best experience ever. They are first class breeders who care about the dogs, the breed and their customers. The puppy you get is healthy and well socialized. They do everything possible to start you and your puppy off in the right direction. Buying from Vidor Kennel is much more than just doing business with someone. You become part of a family. I proudly recommend them.

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My experience with this breeder is two fold! I am happy to have received a puppy from a litter four years ago as well as a new addition just this year (Spring 2009). The puppies were well cared for and were in good health. The breeder provided at least twice weekly information as to the process of the birth and the growth of the puppies along with sending pertinent information for preparing for the puppies and future training. The breeder provided continued support through transition to home with the puppy, and I consider the breeder to be the best that I have worked with and am lucky to have the pleasure of receiving these puppies into my life.

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I first contacted Carolyn last August. I decided to reserve a pup from the Ivan and Leah litter (D). The puppies would not be due until spring. So, we had a long wait ahead of us. Carolyn, was wonderful from start to finish. She remained in contact all year...articles, tips, breed info., x-rays, pictures, and video. She was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. All of my questions/concerns were answered. We picked up our puppy 3 days ago. Tug is a beautiful, calm, loving little guy. I could not have asked for a more wonderful puppy. I could also not have asked for a better breeder. Thanks Carolyn.

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I am the owner of Positive Way Dog Training and I have know Carolyn DeFiore of Vidor Wirehaired Vizslas for 8 years, when we began training group obedience classes together. She is an excellent breeder and really does a great job raising her puppies! She raises them in her home so they get very well socialized around people as well as the day to day sights and sounds of home life. She is also very knowledgeable when it comes to training dogs as she is a trainer and behavior consultant. She helps everyone who purchases one of her pups with any and all behavior and training questions that they may they have. If you are looking into getting a Wirehaired Vizsla do not hesitate to contact Carolyn!

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I would like to thank Carolyn for the opportunity to share my life with with Benni (Vidors Bennington). I have been training gundogs for the past 15 years. Benni has been an amazing dog to work with. He was introduced to birds shortly after we got him home. By 10 weeks he was showing a ton of prey drive and strong desire to work. By 12 weeks he was tracking birds reliably. It did not take long after that for him to figure out that he needed to point them. After bumping 3 birds he stauanched up on point and has been solid on point since then. At 14 weeks we had a dog that was nearly ready for NAVHDA testing. I then decided to give him a try in the water. I took Benni out with one of my other trained dogs and threw a bumper into the water. When my other dog hit the water, Benni was right behind. He never slowed down. Since then he has retrieved the bumper time after time. As a gundog trainer I understand the importance of taking it slow and allowing the puppu to be a pup. Benni has set his own pace which has been much more rapid than expected. Every time I give him opportunity, he takes matters in his own hands and impresses me time and time again.
Aside from his outstanding will to work in the field, Benni has been a breeze to potty train. He adapted to the home environment almost immediately. He has a huge attention span and absolutely loves to please. His demeanor is calm and deliberate. Benni thinks about everything that he does. He will often look to me as if he is waiting for me to teach him something new. He has been an absolute joy to train and I look forward to continuing to watch him grow and learn. Keep an eye out for this guy. There is no doubt in my mind that he is going to be in the spotlight.
I have known Carolyn personally for the past 3 years. We have worked very closely with the WHV breed. I visit her home frequently. I can say without hesitation that Carolyn has truly devoted herself to this breed and works very hard to promote the breed. Carolyn has a very high standard when it comes to breeding and it is very obvious when you look at the success of her litters. Thanks again Carolyn for this wonderful dog. I am sure he will make both of us proud.
Sincerely,
Dan Bundy
Sturgeon Creek Kennels

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Once we had decided on a Wire-Haired Vizsla we set about researching breeders. There was an attempt to find someone close to home in Canada, as well as someone who had a litter exactly when we wanted. However from the very first email I received from Carolyn I knew that she was the right person to have a pup from. She was straight forward and honest. Open to all questions, I filled her mailbox, no matter how inane. She suggested and forwarded oodles of reference material, booklets, websites and encouraged the investigation of other sources.

So we waited for a Vidor pup and drove to Michigan to pick her up.

Hoito is astonishingly fearless and open to all experiences. She adapts well to all situations, has spunk and loves a good curl up. She is a beautiful pup, according to everyone. And as she grows and her legs get longer, her coat a little thicker and the little scruff under her chin thickens in wisps we are certain she will be mature into a beautiful dog.

She melts everyone's heart.
We wouldn't have wanted it any other way
and would certainly turn to Vidor again.

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I first met Carolyn about 4 years ago through Vizsla rescue where she found a female vizsla for our family. Later she helped to train her. It was obvious at that time that she really cared about the breed. When our other vizsla passed away at 13 years I gave Carolyn another call. I feel so fortunate to have purchased our little WHV SuperMax from her. He is the youngest pup that our family has had, but he is the most coordinated, strong and calm. Nothing seems to faze him. We were able to visit the pups at 3 weeks old so my kids (7, 9, & 12) had a great experience. She also sent numerous photos, videos, web site info, books, genereal dog/puppy info and training tips. When I have questions I never hesitate to give her a quick email. Thank you Carolyn and Bob for a great WHV addition to our family!

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We recently got our puppy Lexie from Carolyn. We have purchased several dogs from different breeders over the years and I must say none compare to Vidor Wirehaired Vizslas. Buyers are carefully screened which in my opinion says a lot about the breeder. Carolyn helped us pick the puppy that she thought was right for us. She sent us training books, articles and links to many sites about the raising and training of a puppy and about Wirehaired Vizslas.
Lexie is very well adjusted. We have had her a little more than a week and she sleeps through the night and has only had 2 accidents in the house and that was while she was waiting at the door for us to get her out. Pretty remarkable for such a little puppy. I believe that it was Carolyn's care for the litter that has made her so well adjusted. I feel confident that if I have any questions even if it's a year from now Carolyn will be there for us. Not only is Carolyn a responsible breeder, she is extremely knowledgeable about the breed and training.
Thanks Carolyn!

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I want to first say thank you to Carolyn and Bob of Vidor's Vizslas for providing me with my loving dog Lukacz. I received my puppy from Vidor's Vizsla's in late February and was amazed with how much work had already gone into the puppy's development. My new puppy was already paper trained and very well socialized. Vidor's Vizsla's really put forth 100% in breeding quality and healthy dogs. The kennel is very clean and has a lot of room for the dogs to run.

I'm very thankful for how much communication the kennel provided during the first 7 weeks of my puppy's birth. I received pics and video of the litter so I could stay up to speed on any new developments and how quickly they were growing.

All of my questions were answered thoroughly and quickly throughout the first seven weeks before my puppy's arrival. Vidor's Vizsla's are very knowledgeable in raising puppies and provide their new dog owners with as much information as possible to ensure their dogs are going to educated homes. The breeder is very accessible even after delivery of the puppy so your questions will not go unanswered or neglected.

I would recommend this breeder to everyone and see myself buying another dog from them in the future. The experience I had in becoming a new puppy owner was made even better by obtaining my puppy from Vidor's Vizsla's.

THANK YOU VIDOR'S VIZSLA'S

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I got "Breeze" (TAN, CH Vidor's Aura) from Vidor in March of 2007. Breeze never fails to amaze me from her loving temperament, ease of training, and silly HWV ways... She gives 100% no matter what is asked of her.
I can not say enough good things about Carolyn/Vidor Vizslas and her breeding program.
Honest, ethical, and always working with the breeds best interest in mind. From genetic health screenings, breeding stock that meets the standard, and natural field ability, her dogs have it all.

I recommend Vidor Vizslas to anyone seeking a well breed Hungarian Wire-Haired Vizsla puppy who has had the correct in home socializing in that important first 8 weeks. You will not be disappointed.

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When I decided that I wanted a Hungarian Wire-haired Vizsla pup, I went on line to search. There were several litters expecting with several breeders. Vidor Wirehaired Vizslas stood out because they had dual registration with UKC and NAVHDA. Since I am a hunter, NAVHDA is important to me but I also value the UKC Hunting Retriever Club tests.

I was too late, I thought, for the next litter but I was only on the waiting list for a couple days. I picked up Vidor's Austin (Turk)in April, 2008.

Turk retrieved at the local hunt club tower shoot at 12 weeks. Only a couple retrieves but resilient to multiple gun shots from a blind hunting situation. He pointed the wounded birds and naturally backed my Pudelpointer at the same event. I have pictures of him swimming circles around my other dog while water retrieving dummies at 12 weeks.

Turk received his NA Prize III 90 at 8 months of age. I almost passed out from the 98 degree September day or he would have scored higher. He had perfect water and trailing scores.

We have since been to several tower shoots where Turk makes 20-30 retrieves on pheasants and ducks in a 3 hour period. Next year he will go to Kansas with me for wild pheasants.

I almost forgot that Turk became a UKC Champion in the show ring in December, 2007 with his breeder, Carolyn DeFiore, handling him for his last two wins. He is 6th in UKC HWV breed standings for 2007 but he is always #1 with me.

Vidor Wire-haired Vizslas is a good breeder with continuing advice and assistance after the purchase.

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Carolyn and Vidor kennels is everything I could have hoped for in a breeder!!! Having studied much about dogs, health, training, behaviour and puppy development I was a very picky puppy shopper to say the least. I had at one point had deposits in to a couple of other breeders but forfeited my deposits when I was less than happy with their breeding and puppy raising practices. I bombarded Carolyn with gazillions of picky questions and she had all the right answers! She continues to be supportive in many ways as well. Vidor Vizslas does everything PERFECT with their dogs! Opal is the PERFECT puppy! Thank you Carolyn! Arrrooooooo!

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I recently purchased a wirehaired vizsla puppy Vidor Kennels and it was a great experience from the very start and even now! Carolyn took the time to get to know me and my family via phone calls and e-mail, let us get to know her and her dogs, kept us updated all through Lenke's pregnancy, and photos and puppy information weekly and sometimes daily! Yankee is the most well adjusted laid back puppy I have ever known! Carolyn is what every breeder should strive to be like. THANK YOU CAROLYN

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Vidor Wire Haired Vizslas and Carolyn DeFiore are the best breeders I have ever encountered. As I write this, my 11 week old puppy from the Lenke "B" litter, sits at my feet, snoozing happily in the sun. His name is Bela, and he is the sweetest! But all puppies are sweet, it is his whelping and raising before I got him that were so remarkable. This puppy came home at 7.5 wks paper trained! He also seemed to know the command for sit and stop biting already.

Carolyn was very responsive to all of my questions and concerns along the way, and I believe I had a deposit on my puppy since last October. During that time we got to know each other very well through phone calls and emails. I got email photos every week during Lenke's pregnancy, and while the puppies were growing.

I visited Vidor for the first time when I picked Bela up, and was impressed by the amount of space and cleanliness of the kennel. Carolyn and her husband Bob seem to be those rare people who are exactly who they profess to be. Loving and concerned, their dogs are healthy and beautiful, and I couldn't be happier with my little boy. I higly recommend them if you are considering a Wirehaired Vizsla. ( And if you aren't, why not?)

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