Busch Vizslas - Illinois Vizsla Breeders
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About Busch Vizslas
We are full time vizsla breeders who have been competing in field and show events with our vizslas for 45 years. We are former officers of the Vizsla Club of America and held every job imaginable in the Vizsla Club of Illinois and still serve many capacities in our local club. We are also members of several other vizsla clubs. We live near Rockford, Illinois.
Our primary interest is producing quality puppies for family and hunting, and preserving the hunting instinct of the breed. Our farm is licensed as a hunt club with the state so only our vizsla puppy owners and vizsla friends can use our facilities to hunt and train their dogs. We breed dogs with excellent temperaments for wonderful family pets, hunting dogs with natural instinct, and our puppies have and do compete in all venues AKC offers. They have been successful in field events, conformation, tracking, agility, and obedience.We have a Hall of Fame Vizsla and for decades many of our dogs have been on the VCA's Top Ten Field list for both puppy/derby dogs and the broke gun dogs. We owned three Midwest Vizsla Field Futurity winners, a National Shoot-To-Retrieve Champion, and many Field Champions, Amateur Field Champions, and Conformation Champions. All our dogs have DNA on file with AKC. All our dogs are OFA Good or Excellent.
Our pups go home with AKC registration papers, medical history, our guarantee, 5 generation pedigree, a training book, and our Puppy Manual with all types of training and reference material, and a lifetime commitment as your mentors.
Our farm has been host to the Vizsla Club of Illinois' annual two-day Double Bubble event in May for over 40 years. This is a good way to introduce new and old vizsla owners to the many things they can do with their dog(s), and come out and meet other vizsla owners and have a fun day in the country. We have also been host to several field trials. Jim has been a field trial judge for over 40 years.
We have three male stud dogs available to approved bitches. One is Ch. Archiee, JH who has our Hall of Fame dog DC/AFC Askim, MH, NSTRA Ch. on both sides of his pedigree. Another male is Silver Grand Champion Just Spike, Jr Hunter (6xBest In Specialty Show winner). Spike is out of Ch. Vizion's Blue Buoy, CDX, TD and Ch. Storm's Path of Destruction (winner BOB Westminster 2009). We also have Man O War out of our Field Ch. O Mega and our Ch. Chicquitaa, Jr Hunter. Man O Was has begun his field trial career and already has some first place ribbons in young dog stakes. All our dogs have wonderful temperaments, are very charismatic, and awesome in the field. All are field competitive and yet wonderful personal hunting dogs.
We have puppies frequently in spring and summer. See our web site for more information. www.buschvizslas.com.
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Jim or Linda Busch
2643 N. Keith Road
Winnebago, Illinois 61088
2643 N. Keith Road
Winnebago, Illinois 61088
Breeding quality gun dogs for over 45 years.
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Submitted by: Debby Warstler on Jan 10, 2021
We now have a second Vizsla from Jim and Linda. “Dana” Perino joined William F “Buckley” in July of 2020. At 7 months, she is a gem. She and Buckley (6 1/2) are good buddies and play when they are not stretched out on our couch. They run several miles a day on our property—a necessity for the “chilling out” that makes them such great pets. Our plan is to have one litter with them once Dana is 2. Get on the list for a Busch Vizsla! It’s worth the wait. Submitted by: Ronald Baldridge on Jan 24, 2019
We purchased a female from Busch's in 2012 out of Archie and Dazzle. As a Veterinarian I have the opportunity to see a lot of dogs from many breeders, I can attest that Busch's dedication to the integrity of the breed and selection for intelligence, disposition and conformation are second to none. I will never have anything other than a Busch bred vizsla!Submitted by: Elizabeth Kukla on Oct 23, 2018
I bought Dieter (whelped 2017) from Jim and Linda out of Just Spike & Chicquitaa as my first dog, after much research.He has been the best dog I could have hoped for and Jim and Linda have been continually helpful and supportive with resources and questions.
I got Dieter to be my running buddy since I have been a runner most of my life, picking the breed for their running ability, size, and health rather than hunting. Shortly after coming home Linda helped us get in touch with the Vizsla community where we live, and since then we have met a whole host of wonderful friends & mentors, and Dieter is now starting work on his junior hunter (teaching me things!).
A big concern for me when picking a breeder after health was temperament. I read about them and their dogs, and Dieter has lived up completely to all of the positive things I've read from others. He comes to the office most days, he is quiet and kind to everyone he meets, and he is excellent with other animals (dogs, cats, etc.).
He has been easy to train with consistency and positive reenforcement. We started with puppy kindergarten shortly after coming home and continued on to complete his CGC before he was 1 year old.
I couldn't have hoped for a better buddy, and is absolutely worth the trip to Illinois to pick up your new furry family. He might be my first Vizsla but he certainly won't be my last.
Submitted by: Debra and Robin Warstler on Apr 15, 2018
William F. Buckley is from a 2014 litter of O'Mega and Zeeva. He is our first Vizsla--but he won't be the last! Over the years we have had many breeds, but none were as "all-around" perfect as this one. Buckley is a true specimen--sleek, solid, and muscular. He runs several miles a day and the rest of time curls up in a chair or travels to work with Robin. So gentle with all of our grandkids; loves to be with them.Linda and Jim were incredible to work with; if we were to buy a second one, I would only use their line. So happy we found them!
Submitted by: Patti Gregory on Aug 02, 2016
I bought my Vizsla from Jim and Linda Busch in September 2015. From the start, the Busch's were very easy to work with. I looked at this sight, and saw how they ranked. I chose them even though I had to travel clear across the country to get a puppy from them! And it was worth it! My boy is top shelf! He is confident, gentle, sweet, calm, and super intelligent. A best in "my show". Kind and sensitive he is wonderful with others dogs, people, cats, and children of all ages. He shines for upcoming Therapy work. This wonderful Vizsla just turned 1 year. He is a perfect gentleman. Jim and Linda Busch are wonderful breeders who care deeply about sharing their Vizslas with lovers of this breed, that do not necessarily show, or hunt, their dogs. They are very flexible, yet professional. Their mission is to produce good puppies that are good citizens, and are "ambassadors for the breed". They become your friends and are always there for you when questions arise. Linda Busch is "puppy lady extraordinaire"! They encourage "keeping in touch", so they can see the progress of their pups they sell. I am very glad I went the "extra mile", and purchased my Vizsla from Busch Vizslas, in Illinois! Thanks, Jim and Linda for my wonderful Vizsla!Submitted by: Barger Family on Jul 06, 2014
We have a wonderful dog from Jim and Linda Busch named Spirit, he is out of O Mega and Zoom Zoom. Spirit is a perfect family dog. He has a wonderful temperament and is happy just sitting around with our two children being a couch potato or being ridden like a pony by my son. The other side of Spirit comes to light when he is in the field. He is an awesome pheasant hunting machine who will hunt all day if you let him. He has a stylish point, great retrieve and ground speed that is hard to match. Spirit has also ran in some field trials. He received Runner Up in the Vizsla Club of America's National Field Trial Puppy stake, and has recently won a 3 pt major in an Open Gun Dog stake towards an Field Champion title. Spirit has been a joy to own and we could not think of a better combination of attributes in a dog for our family.The Busch's consistently breed wonderful Vizslas having personalities perfect for families. Over the years they have always been helpful to us in providing advice on training points plus any general pet owner question that have come up. We strongly recommend the Busch's as great Vizsla breeders.
Submitted by: Jeremy Johnson on May 22, 2014
I have a male from a Busch litter that was whelped back in June 2008 (his name is Rowdy) and raised him as a single guy until I met my wife 3 years ago. Once we started dating I quickly realized where his loyalties lay as he fell in love with Lindsy (as did I) and he is now her dog! When we come home at night from work he runs past me right to his mom and loves to cuddle up next to her anytime we are home. Rowdy is an absolute joy and we could not imagine life without him. I truly believe this is a testament to the type of Vizsla that Jim and Linda breed (Rowdy is from O Mega) and when I spoke to them about what I was looking for in my pup they nailed it with their suggestion of getting Rowdy out of a litter from O Mega. At some point we are going to start a family and will want another Vizsla and we will 100% go back to Busch Vizslas again!Submitted by: Colleen von Eckartsberg on Aug 02, 2013
We just bought our second vizsla, Rocco, who is out of CBJ Vizsla’s Sophie (Lynnette and Doug Engels) and the Busch’s male, O Mega. (Sophie is out of the Busch’s Archiee.) We originally approached Linda Busch for one of their puppies. But after hearing what we wanted – extremely child-friendly, great family dog, as mellow as possible – she led us to the litter from the Engels with her male, O Mega. Despite our buying the dog from the Engels, the Busches were incredibly helpful, involved, kept the puppy for a week themselves to accommodate our picking him up, and have been incredibly supportive. Rocco is still a puppy, but is a great little dog and has all the signs of being exactly what we had hoped for. He has an incredibly sweet temperament, is super cuddly, and is very gentle. He’s also a really beautiful dog! He adapted quickly and easily to city life (San Francisco), construction on both sides, his new crate in our family room – nothing seems to faze him. We both work and have two young kids, so at times he is flooded with love and attention and at other times he just has to settle in his crate, which he does with minimal complaint. Rocco is great with kids – he has visited our 5-year old’s preschool and is gentle and calm. He’s unfazed by construction and machinery and loud sounds. All the staff at his puppy class think he’s super mellow and not at all timid or shy. He can settle in his crate when the house is full of excited kids and adults. He’s been remarkably easy, and I never thought I would say that about a vizsla puppy!
The Busches are incredibly generous with their time and knowledge, beyond helpful, and breed great dogs! We were drawn to them in the hopes of finding a vizsla who is a little more mellow than our first (great, great dog, but not remotely mellow). They offered so much more than a puppy. We will be recommending them to anyone we know who is interested in a vizsla. Thank you, Linda and Jim!
Submitted by: Sem and Kayte Dieterich on Apr 13, 2013
“Colt” is the second Vizsla we bought from Jim and Linda. Jim’s call to me about a new litter they had coming along in April of 2011 came just eighteen months after we bought our first Vizsla, Bea. Our positive experience with Bea, and Jim and Linda’s continuous follow-up calls and help, convinced us we needed(?) our second Busch Vizsla. How’s that for rationalization? Bea went through her JH in four passes and is now working on her MH, by-passing SH. Colt came to us in May, 2011 out of Zeeva and Crimson’s Twenty Gauge Ruger. Jim and Linda’s knowledge of what we wanted for our next Vizsla produced an amazing result. Colt’s early months at home gave us a driven dog in the field and an exceptional dog in the home. The perfect lap dog. He has an absolutely infectious attitude, getting along with two male and one female labs, and Bea in our home. People are drawn to him by his looks and attitude. The tail never stops until he is in the field where he becomes all business. We entered him in the puppy stake, at eleven months, at the 2012 NGDC where he did ok but over the next year we entered him in nine trials where he placed in eight of them. Three-firsts, Three-seconds and two-thirds, all with an owner who didn’t have a clue. What a thrill for Kayte and me. Colt ended his limited Derby career just this April as the number fifteen Derby Dog in the country. It doesn’t get any better than that! The journey with both dogs has been exciting and thrilling, thanks to Jim and Linda’s concern for proper breeding and proper placement. Their breedings produce versatile dogs that assimilate into the family, field, and population. Colt is now with professional trainer, Deg Goodie, and Kayte and I are very optimistic about his future. If you’re considering a Vizsla, call Jim and Linda and ask all the questions you can that are pertinent to you, your needs and your family. You won’t go wrong.Submitted by: Adrienne Edmond on Apr 06, 2013
After carefully researching and planning...we decided to add a Vizsla to our family. We just needed to find a good breeder. After more research we found Jim and Linda, and they are absolutely the greatest. They were there to answer any questions, calm any fears and walk us through the process step by step. We love our pup!She is great with our 5 year old. She has been a total joy. Linda is so knowledgeable and has been so helpful with any of my questions or concerns. I would not use any other breeder. Thanks Jim and Linda!!Edmond Family(Dulles, Virgina)