I highly recommend Midnight Run Vizslas and Jonathan Peck/family. We got Willow 18/19 months ago. She is an awesome dog. She loves and is loved. She is sensitive and tuff. We had her professionally trained and she is smart as a whip. Once I was comfortable letting her off lead we often walked two tracks in the woods. Her hunting instinct and stamina are amazing. I hadn't planned on hunting upland birds, but after seeing her joy in the woods, I plan on having her/I trained this spring. Jonathon Peck cares about his dogs and the people that get their dogs from him. He is not just a breeder. Anyone that gets their dogs from him becomes part of a huge extended family. We couldn't be happier with our choice of breeds and Midnight Run.

Such a great experience working with Jon! He is so incredibly knowledgeable about the breed. He continues to be a great resource even years after we adopted. It’s amazing the community he has built between owners too. I highly recommend adopting a dog through him.

We are more than satisfied with Midnight Run and Jonathan Peck. We had a deposit with another breeder and our pup sadly died in the first week after being born. We had already waited for more than six months and were very disappointed. We got Jonathan’s name from a friend and contacted him. We got lucky and were able to get our Midnight Runs Sweet Ruby Red. She has been great and it is hard to believe we had a life prior to her arrival. Jonathan provided a great deal of information for us before we picked her up and we even had a play date a few weeks before she came home. Thank you Midnight Run!

I recently picked up my second Midnight Run Vizsla from Jon on 12/4/20 traveling from NJ. There was no doubt I would rather wait for the right litter from Jon as opposed to going with another breeder. My last Vizsla from Jon was everything I had hoped it to be. She was a strong hunter and a lover in the home. He assists with choosing the correct dog for your family. He breeds great field dogs that are fantastic family companions as well.

We have 2 Vizslas from Midnight Run. They are Vizsla #4 and #5 for us and they are by far the best temperament we have had. We get compliments all the time on our dogs- not only on how beautiful they are but on how well behaved they are. Even our vet has commented on them and asked several times who we got them from. They can be handled by anyone yet are loyal to our family. Jon takes such care in knowing his families and personally selecting the right dog. It is amazing how they have been the perfect fit for us. I could not imagine our lives without them. Even though we live 3 1/2 hours away, we would never go to a different breeder.

We picked up our Midnight Run Vizsla puppy, Darby, in June of 2012. It was the second time I had visited Jon's house/kennel even though I was traveling from New Hampshire. A friend of mine's vet (who are both from Michigan) had recommended MRV kennels in my search for a Vizsla/bird dog puppy. I had spoken to Jon about my search prior to a trip to MI for personal reasons and was invited to come visit his kennel if I had time. My friends and I were able to do such a visit and I instantly fell in love with the breed. Having very little experience with bird dogs and none with Vizslas I was intrigued by the description of the breed in prior research (about a year) in advance of trying to find a puppy. Jon's dogs seem to match the description to a tee and maybe even more so than in their desire for human contact. His dogs were very well behaved and attended to. After explaining to Jon about our life style and my quest for a companion/pointing bird dog I think we were both convinced a Vizsla would be a perfect fit. My wife and I picked Darby from the three available female puppies with some guidance from Jon. We couldn't have asked for a better match.

The next step was the challenge of training a puppy and a hunting dog all at the same time. We soon learned that the obedience training was the most important part. The natural ability for Darby to find and point birds was instinctual. Her drive to run through fields and push through the thickest of covers all the while winding for the slightest smell of upland birds is a joy to watch. I have been fortunate to shoot countless birds over Darby through the years and our excitement for the start of a new hunting season seems to grow every year. Our bird hunting in New Hampshire consists of pheasant, woodcock and ruffed grouse, in which Darby is proficient in finding all three.

The family member and hunting partner she has become is hard to describe, "best friend" is about as close as I can get!

I would highly recommend one of Jon Pecks Vizslas if these are the traits you are looking for both in a breeder and a hunting dog.

I’m a dog lover. I fell in love with a dog who was my husband’s and my first ‘child’ together. She was my rock and helped me through some tough days. Sadly she passed away. Fast forward about a year later, when I was almost ready to consider bring in a new puppy into my life. We could not bring ourselves to adopt another Lab, so we researched breeds and determined a Vizsla would be a good fit for our family of 4 humans. We researched breeders and were most impressed with Jon Peck. He suggested we visit to become familiar with the breed before making a commitment. We walked into his house and you could not hear a peep from what was at least 10 full dog crates. The house was impeccably clean and you would never know dogs out numbered the single human in the house. We met puppies and played with a few and instantly fell in love. Jon knee we were still mourning the loss of our lab and suggested we wait for spring when he was sure to have puppies available. Fast forward about 9 months and Jon’s girl Nena had a litter of 1 girl and the rest boys. He knew we wanted a girl and despite the urge to keep her for himself, he allowed us to adopt her (Loula Mae). Loula has been the perfect dog. She has excellent temperament, she’s sweet, loyal, and loving. She turned 7 in May (2019). Having lost 2 dogs under the age of 5 - we get a little nervous as the months roll by. So when Jon had a litter born this May (2019) we inquired about the availability of a puppy to adopt - I’m sure we drove him nuts with our wishy washy decision but he never let on; and in the end we adopted a sweet boy puppy (Dante Inferno) and have been navigating puppyhood with guidance from Jon. Walking into Jon’s house 7 years later; he still has an impeccable home with crates filled with dogs of all ages and you would not know because they are all so well behaved!
Jon treats his puppies like they are his own newborn babies and by the time he releases the puppy to their new family they are well adjusted, almost completely housebroken.
Each dog that Jon touches is handled as if it’s the most important dog! Jon still keeps in touch with us and I would never consider another breeder if we were in the market for another dog!

I loved the whole process of getting our baby from Midnight Run. We were interviewed first for suitability then our dog selected for us. She is a perfect fit! We are not hunters but our dog is. She is smart, calm, and a love. I couldn't have asked for a better addition to our family.

We have a 2 1/2 year old male vizsla Tate, who came from Jon at Midnight Run. He is our second vizsla but our first from Midnight Run. Beginning as a puppy Tate showed signs of strong natural bird dog characteristics. We expanded upon those instincts with some formalized training and regular bird contact which not only came naturally to Tate, but he truly enjoyed. His field stamina always impresses me. He can go from being a demon in the field to completely settled in his crate or on the couch in a snap. Tate has hunted quail, grouse, and pheasants in the differing upland terrains of PA, MI, and KS.

Jon at Midnight Run has always been supportive of Tate’s upbringing and willing to answer any questions we have had along the way. I know that Jon maintains engagement in all of the Midnight Run puppies lives and I give my utmost support and recommendation to Jon as a breeder.

Sawyer is our third Vizsla. From our perspective, she was going to have some big shoes to fill! Could she capture our heart like the other two! Absoulutely! We contacted Midnight Run Vizslas and Jon Peck when we decided our 8 year old Vizsla, Sophie needed a buddy. We were familiar with Midnight Run, as Jon's dog Cisco, was Sophie's sire. From the get go, Jon Peck was accommodating and thorough with all information needed. Jon was accessible and eased any nerves about bringing a puppy into our home. Midnight Run's facilities are as advertised! It was evident the puppies had been socialized and well cared for making the transition into our home easy. Jon assisted in all paperwork that needed filing and was thorough in vet records to date. We would not hesitate to recommend Midnight Run Vizslas and Jon Peck.

***Welcome to the Midnight Run family*** My wife wanted us to look at a Vizsla for our next dog and I wasn't sure it was the right fit. I wanted a field dog as I wanted to get back into hunting, but I also wanted a companion to love. Jonathan wasn't much of a conversationalist over the phone, but when we got to his place in Battle Creek it was very different. Jonathan was very welcoming and took his time to teach us about the breed, his line, and he introduced us to so many well behaved confident and loving dogs from his pack. I was blown away by his love for his dogs and how he talked about each one we were introduced to in detail. He then brought down the pups and one of them had a DOT on her head and he said it was something that Dottie passed to one pup in each litter. Jonathan has a unique method of placing his pups, he gets your requirements and determines which one is best for you based on your requirements as he learns their personalities. We made the 3 hour drive 2 more times to see the progress of the pups and I was blown away by the pup with the DOT, you could tell she was a hunter through and she was full of confidence. It was then i knew i wanted her, but i kept it to myself at that time. While we were there he told me about a male he adopted out a couple years before and how well this Vizsla had been doing at the National level and at the State Level breaking records in field trials. He explained that he tries to keep in touch with all of his adopters and loves to see how they develop through updates in Facebook and etc. Jonathan did choose the DOT pup for me and he said she is very much like her mother and will make a great hunting companion. He said he could tell i was taken with her but wanted to make sure she showed the signs to be a bird dog and she was all of that. I had some help in training her as she got older by taking her to a place in Chelsea, MI and the trainer was blown away by her desire and how birdie she was. Ginger is all in when ever she goes hunting and she is my best friend. She is the best hunting dog i have ever had and I have never had a dog listen better in the field. A trait Jonathan said her mother shares as well. Midnight Run feels like a family as you get to know so many that have adopted from him and many that I talked to almost daily, including the Champion he told me about. i will definitely get my next Vizsla from Midnight Run,

We found Midnight Run 2 years ago after having had two yellow labs (oh the shedding hair!). We were looking for a lab temperament but in a medium size who would want to hike with us and travel (we RV) and if the shedding/hair was less, all the bonus!
When we visited Jon at Midnight Run we found that he has PETS - not just breed dogs that live out in cages. We got to meet them all and hear the lineage of the dogs. Then we got to meet the adorable pups (the cutest wrinkles you ever saw with the wiggliest butts!). Jon was not high pressure about unloading his dogs - in fact he is very certain that he wants the best fit for each dog and is clear that you need to be unwavering that a Vizsla is right for you. We were offered a pup and gladly accepted. The best part is that Jon is hands on as much as you need him. He sends you home with a manual and articles to help navigate the puppy stages and aids for working on training. We did have some additional questions along the way and Jon is always ready to answer questions and educate about Vizslas which is SO helpful. He says that "your Vizsla come with lifetime tech support". Over the last two years we have built what we consider to be a friendship and I would absolutely go back to him for another dog when I am ready.
We have a wonderful V who is family friendly, we trust her with other dogs, children. and she is not a one person dog - she will cuddle up with anyone that is on the couch! I love that (even though I'd like to think she love me most) she is content going with others.
Through Jon we have found a Vizsla community that we can enjoy and are so thankful that we found Midnight Run.

We purchased our first and only Vizsla thus far with Jon and Midnight Run Vizslas in June 2019. I can't say enough good things about our experience! From the very beginning Jon was highly professional, patient, thorough, and responsive. He is extremely experienced and knowledgeable, not just on the breeding side but also as an expert on Vizslas themselves. He takes excellent care of his dogs, and goes above and beyond to make sure the people who take home his pups are well-prepared and informed.

As for our dog, Nola, she is extremely intelligent, loving, active, and responsive to training. We look forward to a lifetime of fun and adventures, and are considering the agility circuit for her. We are grateful to Jon and his business for producing such a great dog, and we highly recommend him to others!

I first contacted Jon in 2010. I had been researching a number of pointing dog breeds and breeders as I was looking to add a new partner to my pack. Jon was very knowledgeable, helpful, and was happy to address any questions I came up with. When it came time to pull the trigger on a pup I felt we had made the right choice. Jon allowed us to visit his house, meet dogs, and see how he worked. He was in regular contact with the puppy buyers providing great updates and information about the pups as they grew and got ready to go to their perspective homes.

That first dog took all of thirty seconds to confirm we had made the right choice. Since that time we have stayed in contact with Jon and have turned to him twice more for puppies. Each one has been more amazing than the last. They adapt to and throw themselves wholeheartedly into everything we do. From hunting pheasants, grouse, prairie chickens, quail, ducks and geese to AKC hunt tests and field trials they give their all day in and day out. The best part about all the adventure with the pack is that at the end of the day they are the best house companions and cuddle buddies you could ask for! As I write this two of them are laying on the couch with me. The other is snuggled up with my fiance. I would not hesitate to talk to prospective buyers or even show our dogs in the field for anyone interested. Midnight Run Vizslas are some of the best you will find!

We have purchased two Vizsla's from Midnight Run Vizslas. Both experiences, nine years ago and two years ago, were amazing. We have owned three Vizslas. The owner, Jon Peck keeps the area for the puppies very clean and well maintained. Jon socializes the puppies so well too. Both of our pups are sweet, kind and approachable. We don't hunt our pups, however, both of our dogs have done barn hunting. Our older Vizsla is a female. She completed three sessions always finishing in the top 3. Our younger Vizsla is a male. As a pup, he came into a home with two female Vizslas, our first one was from a different breeder. Our male, Remi, is a quieter, reserved and and loves to play/run/hunt. When we first brought him home, I needed some advice on blending Remi into the two female pack. Jon made himself available and gave great workable advice. Jon then followed up with me a few weeks later online to check-in on Remi. My husband and I so appreciated Jon's help and advice. Midnight Run Vizsla will be the only place I would recommend to purchase a well breed Vizsla from. As long as Jon is breeding Vizsla pups and we are in need of one, we will purchase a pup from Midnite Run Vizsla.

We bought a male pup from Jon in 2012. We had previously owned labs for many years prior to 2012. Ruger was our first Vizsla. Ruger has been absolutely fantastic at home with the kids and incredible in the field. I am an avid pheasant hunter. Multiple annual trips out west (Dakota and Iowa) as well as local birds - pats and woodcock. He continually out hunts most of the dogs we hunt with. HIs nose is great and surprisingly a great retriever as well. The energy that the vizsla has is astonishing. Never slows down and has the continual drive to hunt. He actually sleeps on my gun / hunting clothes that I lay out the night before. So cute...

At home he is quite the cuddler. They love pillows. It is so funny to watch him jump on the bed and "nest" in pillows. He is very well mannered and good with the kids. My wife takes him running 3-4 times a week, which is necessary for a Vizsla. As mentioned before they are very high energy. If you run them, they are very well mannered and easy to handle. if you don't have the space to run them in the yard or take them running it will be a challenge to harness the energy in these wonderful dogs.


After 7 years Ruger is still going strong and we all love him. We like the Vizsla breed so much that we just talked to Jon about getting another pup this Spring / Summer.


If you are looking for a great companion and a great dog, I would highly recommend the Viszla and getting it from Midnight Run Vizslas. Jon is very easy to work with and very helpful with any tips / recommendations you may need.

Getting a pup from Jon ten years ago was without exaggeration the best decision I've ever made. I could not recommend him or his dogs more highly.

I had a family dog as a child but had never had my own, so I did extensive online research when deciding on a breed. Jon was extremely patient with me and I was able to meet both parents of the would-be litter, plus a 6-month old dog from the same pairing to get a better feel for the breed. The pairing I put a deposit down for did not have enough males for me to get a pup, but Jon already had a solution - another similar pairing (same dad) had a litter two months later, and I got first pick. Knowing very little about how to pick a puppy and what personality traits to look for, I took the one Jon recommended and am so grateful I did.

My pup is now 10 years old, still healthy and energetic, and the best companion I've ever had. I don't hunt, but we travel a lot and he is unwaveringly focused on me the entire time. He and I have lived in 4 states, traveled to 23 states, and gone on countless hikes. He's been a city dog and a country dog, and even off leash he always checks back to make sure I'm right behind him - and comes back to get me if I'm not. He is extremely sensitive and in tune with my emotions, and wants to be curled up on the couch next to me. He's an extremely fast learner who now knows a ton of useless tricks that I taught him just to keep his mind busy, and is very communicative if he's not getting what he needs: the few times he has destroyed things in the house are only if he hasn't had enough exercise or mental stimulation.

Throughout the past 10 years, Jon has welcomed my communication whenever I had a medical scare or behavioral issue, reassuring me of what isn't serious (since he has such extensive medical experience with all his dogs), instructing me what questions to ask the vet, and walking me through training solutions. I am forever grateful to Jon for connecting me to my precious companion, and highly recommend anyone considering a V, even if they won't be hunting, to head straight to Midnight Run.

A little over 3yr. ago I was on the search for a reputable vizsla breeder in MI. After a few failed attempts and meetings with others that went horribly wrong, I was on the verge of giving up. I stumbled across Jon Peck and his Midnight Run kennel. I was thoroughly impressed by all of the information and lineage of dogs reported on his website. Without hesitation, I sent an email but didn’t want to get my hopes up because of all the hassle from previous breeder contacts. Jon was very kind, informative, and had a vast knowledge of the history of the breed and lineage. I was impressed to say the least. We emailed back and forth and then he invited me to his home to meet his pack and himself.

Fast forward to the home meeting; Jon was very welcoming. He showed me around and introduced me to all of his dogs. After having poor experiences with other breeders and their dogs (I won’t even get into that), I was thoroughly impressed by their temperament. I only expected to be there for about an hour at most, but I think I was there for about 2! Jon is very personable and treated me like we had been friends for years! I of course didn’t think twice or leave that day without placing a deposit on the current litter that had just been born. I knew this is where I should get my pup from.

Jon kept in contact with me throughout the raising of the litter. I would get updates and pictures frequently. When we were talking about what “traits” I was looking for in my pup, I told him that I hadn’t been hunting in years and did not want to take a prospect away from someone looking for a solid bird dog. I told him I wanted to get back into it eventually but mostly wanted a companion and running partner. Well, I got all that and more. Copper is by far the best dog I have ever had the pleasure of owning. Jon picked me the best pup I could ever ask for. He is the definition of versatile. We can go from laying on the couch to jumping up to go on a 6mile run, to swimming, retrieving, hunting, hiking, you name it he does it! He has shown great work in the field and natural ability to hunt since day 1. I have been impressed since the day I brought him home!

Not only does Jon keep in contact with you after you take your pup home, he befriends you and keeps in touch. He’s always checking in and seeing how things are going and interested in all his pups accomplishments in the field and off. You can always contact him at anytime regarding any questions that you may have or for some advice and he is always there to answer you. I am so happy to have found Jon and to have the privilege of owning one of his amazing dogs!

I don’t hunt. I wanted a dog for performance venues and one my husband and kids would enjoy. I spent some time communicating with Jonathan via emails and he invited us to his home to meet his dogs. We met every single dog and Jon spent a lot of time answering our questions. His home and kennel were clean and the dogs happy, healthy, and well behaved. We brought our boy, Keyser, home a couple months later and are completely sold and in love with this breed. Keyser and I are training in agility, obedience, and nosework. I’ve never had such a willing, smart, and eager to please partner. I have 5 dogs and Keyser is, hands down, the favorite. He is the family heart dog. Jonathan continues to answer questions when we ask, is supportive, and is actively interested in all his “puppy people” and all our stories and pictures. I intend on breeding my first litter of Cairns soon and Jonathan is my idea of the perfect role model.

I think the highest praise we could give Jon and his dogs is that we've told ourselves he is the only breeder with whom we'll ever do business again. Our first V is now 7. We held ourselves to our word when we acquired our 2nd earlier this year. Both are smart, sweet, funny, loving pets. We are not hunters, so I can't comment on their abilities in the field. Our experience is based solely on them as house pets, which is first rate. Jon puts a ton of love and attention not only into his dogs and their pups, but also into his customers. Jon's a fantastic resource for his dog's owners, always available with information and to answer questions. You absolutely not go wrong with a Midnight Run Vizsla, which I give my highest endorsement.

We recently purchased a Vizsla from Midnight Run Vizslas. We visited breeders local to our state and talked to others across the US which highly recommended we work with Jonathan at MIdnight Run. He was very thorough in our initial discussions, in the meet and greet of the puppies and in our "checkout" process. You can tell immediately the research, experience and expertise he has from breeding quality viszlas. While we were not looking for a dog to hunt with we were looking for a higher energy dog that will walk/hike/run with us and be alert of surroundings yet provide us with a lap dog who is gentle at home with us and our kids and can relax with us during our down time. We are beyond grateful for Midnight Run Vizsla and the new family member we gained.

We were dogless for about 4 months (after losing our 14-year old Weim) in 2016. My husband had been doing research on breeds, specifically for bird hunting, and we decided on "a" Vizsla. We got our first boy, Goose, in April of 2017 (from another breeder) and by December of that year I was researching breeders to decide where the next one was coming from. It took a while to convince my husband that our stubborn, spoiled, only child was ready for a sibling but in July of 2018 we drove from Northern Virginia to Michigan to pick up our baby "Bear". To say this boy stole my heart from the beginning is an understatement. We were able to spend some time at Jon and Jenny's home and play with all the puppies from the litter, and each one was just as wonderful as the next. Jon spent a good bit of time with us helping us understand the best way to introduce Bear to Goose, and a whole lot of other things you need to know when putting two intact high energy dogs in one house. I still call or text Jon when I have questions and he's always got good advice, and has actually helped me as much with Goose as Bear. Bear is a fantastic dog! We learned in the very early months that Bear was not going to be left out of anything we were doing. He's independent but eager to please and loves to hunt. Bear earned his JH title in 4 braces, during the week he turned 6 months old. Okay, now what? Field Trials! So we signed him up for his first field trial at 9-months old and he took home two blue ribbons and a red ribbon that day. There's not a lot of training that you do with a puppy that young, that's natural ability and genetics. We have a puppy who is great in the field and also right at home on your lap for some down time. Jonathan is breeding some very well-rounded, well-temperamented, and super-cute dogs.

Jonathan (and Jennifer) Peck at Midnight Run Vizslas is beyond knowledgeable about the vizsla breed. You can tell how much he truly cares about his dogs and the puppies by his interactions with them all, but also because of how he follows each and every puppy as they head off to their forever homes. We were lucky enough to come across Midnight Run Vizslas in our search for a vizsla puppy. Jon spent so much time talking with us and educating us on the breed! He is readily available via phone, text, email, Facebook whenever we need him. Cannon, our nearly 5 month old, is the most fun and loving dog we have ever met. He loves working on his obedience training from classes, romping around in the backyard, playing fetch, and most of all i think he enjoys cuddling in our bed at the end of the day. We couldn’t have asked for a better temperament in a puppy thus far! Although we are not hunters, we love watching Cannon point at various creatures in our backyard...such a natural!

I grew up with a vizsla and when it came time for my husband and I to get our first dog I knew I wanted another vizsla.
Jon Peck’s Midnight Run Vizslas was recommended by an acquaintance who couldn’t speak any higher of Jon and his program.
When we contacted Jon, he got back to us right away and was wonderful to correspond with. He invited us to come to his home to speak in person, see his facilities, and meet his dogs.
We fell in love with his dogs immediately! Especially Dottie who cuddled up to me as soon as I sat on the couch! Jon answered all our questions and made sure that a vizsla was the right breed for us. We decided to put our name and a deposit down for a female. We were down a bit on the list for a female and weren’t able to get one from Jon’s next breed. We knew Jon’s pups were worth the wait!
Jon contacted us a little while later to inform us that it ended up that a female was available, and he felt that this particular pup was what we were looking for. We are not hunters or competitors, we were looking for a family pet to love. We fell in love with her through Jon’s pictures and emails and made the trip back to Battle Creek to get our girl!
Jon’s knowledge of this breed and understanding of what we were looking for and what would fit with our family was spot on! Briar is an amazing dog. She’s beautiful, healthy, intelligent, loving, affectionate, and a perfect fit for our family. Briar is seven years old now and we are still so in love with her! We will forever be grateful to Jon for bringing her into our lives.
Over the years Jon has been so great with helping us along the way, answering any questions and addressing any concerns we’ve had.
I would highly recommend anyone who is looking for the ultimate pet and companion to contact Jon Peck of Midnight Run Vizslas. I wouldn’t get a dog anywhere else!

Johnathan Peck and Midnight Run Vizslas are top notch in so many ways, it's hard to list them.
1) Knowledge, skill, experience. Jon's like a vet, hunt/field training expert, genetics guru, personal mentor, breed ambassador and all-star team coach all rolled into one person. His lovely wife Jennifer adds to this level of excellence. We searched for a long time for our third Vizsla (our first female) and we asked a lot of questions. Jon answered them all in such great depth and detail. He was patient while we made our decisions. We appreciated how thorough and complete our entire purchase/choice of pup interaction was. He knows his dogs- he picked the perfect match for us and our needs. Ada is now 17 months old and we have zero hesitation in our rating. She is a delight in every way- fierce in the field, a rockstar ultrarunning partner, a therapy dog for sexual assault and trafficking victims, and a couch potato beyond shame).
2) Continued support. Being Midnight Run kin means we feel connected at all times both to Jon for any needs we have related to Ada's health and training. Jon also fosters a family of owners if you want it. I feel enriched in my life when I log onto the Midnight Run Vizsla Owners page and see posts from Ada's littermates or others who own a MRV dog.
3) Quality. I see more people owning and buying Vizslas all the time. Some of them have wonderful dogs. Many of them have dogs that have clear signs of poor breeding and lack of attention to the standards that keep the dogs healthy, strong, long-lived, capable of performing what they were designed to do (or to do new awesome things!) and beautiful. I talk about MRV and Jon's program every time someone comments on our beautiful girl or her traits that make her so great to be around. It happens a lot! Educating people about why its important to choose and work with a breeder for Vizslas is a personal mission for me and for my husband Corey too. Jon made that easy.

We remain grateful each day that we found Jon and Midnight Run. It was worth the trip from Wisconsin. It would be worth a trip from a whole lot farther away.

I was searching for a Vizsla breeder and Jonathan Peck’s Midnight Run website caught my attention: he is breeding dogs that are both proficient in their duties as hunting dogs and excellent companions and family members. I was most interested in the companion characteristics, and Jonathan proved to be committed to socializing his dogs as family. He treats each of his dogs as a family member, keeps his dogs in his living area and socializes his pups by inviting interaction. His house is amazingly organized, darn near spotless, and the dogs are thrilled to spend time snuggling with visitors. I got both my first and second Vizsla from Midnight Run. Jonathan breeds handsome, fit, well socialized and whip-smart Vizslas. He provides lifetime support to Midnight Run owners, making the experience of getting a Vizsla more like joining a large extended family. He is a conscientious breeder and has dedicated himself to seeing that each Vizsla he sends out into the world lives its very best life. You can’t really ask more from a breeder than that.

I started searching for a Vizsla pup my senior year of college. I was on my own, dog-less for the first time in my life, and in search of a new hunting companion. I approached numerous breeders about their dogs, many of whom were very knowledgeable, but few of whom were willing to take me seriously. Jon Peck at Midnight Run Vizslas was the exception. He promptly responded to my first email and actively engaged me in deciding whether or not a Vizsla was the right fit for me, and whether or not it was the right time to bring an active pup into my life. After numerous conversations, I decided to put a deposit down for a male pup out of one of Jon’s litters. Jon provided me with everything I needed to know and was always willing to answer my questions. He kept me up to date on my litter helped me prepare for my new pup. I picked up Sitka from his home, met his dogs, and continued to gain confidence in my decision to both get a Vizsla and get that pup from Jon Peck.
Sitka is absolutely amazing. He was the only boy in his litter, and I knew he was meant to be mine. Jon was not kidding when he told me that my pup was special. His natural instinct in the field has never ceased to amaze me. On Jon’s encouragement, I took Sitka to a Field Trial when he was 6 months old. After that first experience we were hooked. Sitka has excelled in the field as a hunting buddy on both upland game and waterfowl, and has started coming into his own running field trials, with several Puppy and Derby placements and wins. I am new to both vizslas and the field trial world; Sitka and I are learning as we go along. He takes all of my mistakes in stride, learns all of his lessons with unbridled enthusiasm, and is THE best snuggle-bug on the couch at the end of a long day. Sitka is a natural bird dog, an incredibly driven pup, handsome as can be with good conformation, healthy, and, above all, loving with a great temperament. Jon has been there every step of the way, answering my frantic emails at any time of day and guiding me through Sitka’s ups and downs. He has given me advice in everything from Sitka’s field training to his split pads or sore tail. He keeps in touch and sincerely cares about our progress. I could not ask for anything more from a breeder, and will always be truly grateful for Sitka. He is everything and more that I imagine a vizsla to be.

I grew up hunting over GSPs with my dad and my brother. When our last male passed away and I moved into my own house, it was time for me to search for my first hunting dog that I would own and raise all by myself. I came across the Vizsla breed in a book and it sounded like the perfect dog for my situation. I wanted a good house dog and one that could excel in the field. I called a couple of breeders and after I contacted Jon at Midnight Run I decided he was very knoledgeable and thought it would be worth making the 3 hour trip to MI. I had never seen a Vizsla before and was a little skeptical I'll have to admit. Once we got to Jon's house, I was mainly interested in seeing his stud Cisco do some birdwork and see the facilities. I was immediately impressed by both. After we toured the kennels and watched Cisco peform flawlessly in the field, Jon said now I want to show you how these dogs are in the house. He told my wife and I to go in and sit on his couch. Two of his females ran over to us and after our friendly greeting, one of them put their head on my lap and one put their head on my wife's lap. I told him right then that I wanted one! It was everything all the books said and I couldn't believe it. We agreed on a breeding and soon brought home Huck. He was so easy to potty train and started showing some serious interest in birds by the time he was 14 weeks old. This was the first dog I had trained by myself and he makes me look like I know what I'm doing. Jon and I met up for a summer training session and I was a little cautious about taking Huck along on a hunting trip to South Dakot when he would be only 10 months old. Jon said, no doubt is that dog ready for out west. Huck blew my expectations out of the water hunting wild pheasants (which can be tough on experienced pointing dogs). He had many solid points and hunted methodically the entire week. We came back home to Indiana where we actually have a decent quail population and he kept getting stronger and stronger. Our first hunting season was filled with successful hunts and great pictures. The next spring we decided to get involved in some field trials. This was the first field trial for both Huck and myself, we received a 4th placement on futurity weekend at the Vizsla Club of Illinois' spring trial. All the credit goes to Jon Peck for his planning and Huck for his ability, I had no clue what I was doing. We continued on and improved on our placements and experience. Jon followed through with everything he said he would and to this day he still is available to offer advice on training or general questions. I would recommend anyone who is looking for a great companion at the home, an excellent field dog or both to Jon Peck of Midnight Run Vizslas!

I purchased my first Vizsla from Midnight Run Vizslas in January of 2010. I couldn't say enough good things about the quality of puppy that we received and the customer service from Jon. He has the buying experience dialed in and everything went exactly as he explained on the phone. We made a visit to his kennel and as soon as we saw the facilities and spent a little bit of time with Jon and his dogs, we were hooked and new that we had come to the right place.
Huck was 10 months old when I took him to SD for his first wild bird hunting experience. I shot multiple limits of pheasants over a staunchly pointing puppy, Huck blew my expectations out of the water on pheasants to boot, which can be tough on an experienced pointer. Then it was back to IN which we actually have a decent quail population and he never disapointed. I would put Huck's bird finding ability up against any dog that I've ever hunted over. After hunting season, I thought I had something special and thought I'd give the field trials a whirl. Huck and I entered the Open Derby at the Vizsla Club of Illinois on Futurity weekend. Out of 14 dogs, Huck got 4th place! I had not idea what I was doing, luckily Huck did and he improved his placement on his very next trial. He goes everywhere with me and he gets compliments all the time from people saying how handsome and well behaved he is. It has truly been a pleasure living and hunting with Huck. October is right around the corner and I can't wait! I would recommend anyone looking for a Vizsla to contact Jon Peck at Midnight Run Vizslas.

After our initial research we thought a Vizsala might be good to fill the void of our deceased Golden Retriever. Our search of Vizsala breeders led us to contact Jonathon Peck of Midnight Run Vizsala’s. After a lengthy phone conversation Jon invited us to his home to meet the breed first hand. Upon our arrival, it was to our surprise that one of his females had just given birth the night before. Even though Jon was up all night he still invited us into his home and spent several hours answering our questions and showing us Viszala’s of all ages. After our visit it was very apparent that this was the breed and Jon was the breeder for us. We brought Cooper home in June 2009; he was sired by Jon’s Cisco. We were so pleased with our puppy a year later we purchased Zoey, from Jon’s Rio.

Jon truly is vested in the breed. He spends the necessary time to help new owners decided whether a Vizsala is the right fit for them. He’s always available to offer support and answer questions. We highly recommend Midnight Run Vizsala’s and Jonathon Peck to anyone who is interested in the breed.

My husband and I were looking for a dog who could run a 10K with us and snuggle on the couch when we got home. The Vizsla was a perfect choice for us, and Jonathan Peck was a perfect breeder for us. When we found out that we were expecting our first child when our intended pup would be 6 months old, we talked to Jonathan and his expertise convinced us that we would be fine. He was right. We brought home the pup Maizey in September 2010 and had a blast training her - she was a very exuberant and smart student (and still is). She is affectionate and energetic and eager to please and hilarious. A perfect combination of being obedient while still having a dynamic personality. We brought home our baby girl in January 2011, and Maizey immediately "got it." Maizey is in love with her baby sister - she is calm and attentive and affectionate.
I know you will not be disappointed with Jon and the way he runs his operation. He is professional and kind and raises beautiful dogs. Go visit him - you will see immediately what we saw and what these testimonials reveal. He is a class act. And, importantly, so are his dogs.

Well my story starts in April of 2010, I had to put my 13 year old female Vizsla down because of kidney failure and it was a very tough because I had just lost my wife to cancer five months prior. So I was going through a little bit of a difficult time trying to determine if I wanted to get involved with a new puppy all by myself or what.
I was looking for a pet only, but I wanted a dog from a good background and a breeder that could give me a pretty good idea of what the puppy would become. So I started looking and investigating breeders in the Midwest and visited a couple of them. After some disappointing trips I contacted John at Midnight Run and he invited me down to see a small litter that was just born. Upon walking into Johns place I had the feeling that I was in the right spot. On the first visit we sat and talked about what I was looking for now and as the dog matured and after we spent so time with the puppies and their mom (Tricky)it was feeling right. After about an hour and half I asked John where his other dogs were, and he said your sitting right next to them, they were in their crates and didn't make a sould the whole time I was there, they were just sitting in there being little angels. Right then I knew this guy knows how to breed Vizslas.
That day John informed me that if I wanted, he would sell me the one female that he planned on keeping for himself for breeding, and that is the day RUBY came into my life. Now after 7 months I have the best dog that I've ever had, she is not overly excited, knows when its time to settle down and she learns very, very fast. I's sure she is smarter then I am. Even when I take her to the Dog Park here in Grand Rapids, everyone that meets her say; are you sure she's a Vizsla she is so calm and in control, and then the freak out when I tell them she is only 7 months old.
If your in the market for the best Vizsla you have come to the right place with Midnight Run Vizslas, John gets it.

I sought Jon's help in learning more about the Vizsla breed. He allowed me to visit his home and meet his dogs. He has a wonderful home and kennel for raising puppies. I was especially impressed with the early interaction he provides to the pups in the 1st several weeks. In my opinion, that is what distinguishes a great breeder from all the rest.

I picked out my Sofie in March 2010. I am hoping to use her in a most unconventional way. I want to do search and rescue work with her. I wanted a puppy who was a great problem-solver, bold and somewhat independent, and athletic and agile and willing to range, among other things. I feel the Vizslas are a healthier breed overall.

Sofie met all those characteristics and more. I think she is part billy goat! From birth, she has been exposed to textures and sounds and a multitude of environments. When she was only 8 months old she climbed the ladder of a jungle gym to play with a little girl. Then she proceeded down the slide, just for fun, all on her own. Sofie knows no fear. She climbs virtually any surface. She loves the water. My hardest job is to keep her from swimming to Canada from Michigan! She has no fear of ice and cold water either. Luckily she has a good recall and comes back when called.

I have had dogs my entire life, but I can easily say that Sofie is the smartest dog I have ever had. She can work through problems like no dog I have ever seen. It's almost scary to watch her work to get what she wants. It takes a lot more vigilance on our part, but worth it.

Sofie has a nice temperament and gets along easily with other dogs, including my other two. She visits doggie day care once in a while and gets along well with virtually all dogs. Despite her "live life at full throttle" personality, she is really kind of mellow around other dogs.

One trait that I find most impressive is her stamina in the field. I recently had her out in 2 ft of snow during a training. She seemed to float over the snow. Regardless of conditions, she seems to work and give a 110% until you ask her to stop. While I don't hunt with her, I really appreciate being able work her in SAR or just hike or swim or whatever and trust that she can keep up in any conditions.

While she is still a work in progress for SAR work, she is simply a wonderful dog, pet and friend. My husband didn't want a 3rd dog originally. Sofie is now his favorite of the bunch! We love our "full throttle" Sofie!

In early 2010, I was looking for a good gun dog for a person with limited experience with gun dogs. I live in Germantown, TN very close to the National Bird Dog Museum. Needless to say, there are a lot of bird dog experts here. After researching on the internet for several months, I kept coming back to the Vizsla. Everyone around here said that I was crazy. Pointer this, retriever that. After calling the breeder referral officers for several clubs, one breeder's name kept coming up: Jon Peck. I figured that if the breeders wanted a dog from this guy, then I wanted a dog from this guy.

This was one of the best decisions that I have ever made. Jon was awesome to work with. He really cares about his dogs and future owners. Last fall, my family immediately fell in love with Midnight Run's Rusty Michael Bowman. Rusty is a beautiful dog. He is extremely well mannered. He is very eager to please. He learns very quickly. I taught him sit in about ten minutes the second day we had him. I taught him to wait to be released when entering a door with people. More than once, I had to go back and get him because he was patiently waiting when the kids accidentally closed the door. There he was, waiting for the command to come in.

He loves our daily walks in the woods. He is amazing to watch as he tracks scent on birds and points. He immediately comes when called in the field. He also loves to lay with us on the couch and watch movies. Our kids still fight over who gets to have Rusty next to them in the car or on the couch. It is a sad thing to see that beautiful hunting dog nudge the kids and roll over to get his belly scratched. He is extremely friendly with small children, adults, and other dogs. Jon did a great job socializing him with the litter.

We love Rusty so much that we are starting to plan for our next puppy, Midnight Run's Rosey Lynn Bowman. My wife is tired of sharing MY dog. That's right, we already know that we are going to let Jon do his magic again. He did such a great job picking out Rusty for us.

I just realized how long that I have been rambling on about Jon and Rusty. If you have read this far, you must be serious about your research. If you are that serious, call Jon. You will not be disappointed.

I purchased my puppy Colbie from Jon this fall. I am VERY happy with her. I wanted a puppy with performance events (obedience and field work) in mind. She has exceeded my expectations, Colbie is fast to learn. Not only smart she has the conformation to excel in the show ring also she recently competed in an AKC event coming away with a Best of Breed over several other puppies. When we went to Jon's home to meet Colbie's mom Nico and the rest of the gang there all were VERY friendly--all of them wanted to hang out with my grand-kids sit in their laps and be loved and hugged by them. In return all Jon's dogs kissed them and hugged back. I have known Jon Peck for quite a while and would not hesitate to recommend him as a breeder.

I am a quail and pheasant hunter. I live in Texas and have hunted primarily over English Pointers for 2+ decades. The ranch I hunt is 35,000 acres and with that much territory I need dogs that will range out and cover ground quickly. However, when I pheasant hunt in Kansas, I need a dog that will hunt closer. As much as I love my English Pointers, they run too big for pheasants. I was introduced to vizslas years ago in Kansas since most of the guides I hunt with use them. So last year when I needed to replace a dog, I decided to try a vizsla.

I spent several hours on the internet searching for breeders and found 4 kennels that I thought would have the dog I was looking for. One of the kennels was Midnight Run. I talked with Jon Peck at length and described to him that I needed a dog bold enough to run big in Texas, but one that would also hunt pheasants within range. He assured me that a vizsla would be able to do both and said he would help me pick out the dog that would meet my needs.

Jon is a very knowledgeable, very professional and he is a pleasure to deal with. Jon keeps you informed during your wait and sends pictures soon after the litter is whelped.

I flew to Battle Creek to pick "Jack" up in July 2009. The kennel was just as I imagined -- clean and well organized. Jack was a happy puppy, full of energy and very friendly. He integrated into our family immediately. Jack is one handsome dog!

At 4 months of age I took Jack to begin his training. My trainer has decades of experience training bird dogs -- mostly English Pointers. He was happy to train Jack, but had never seen a vizsla before. I could tell he was skeptical. His skepticism didn't last long. In the phone reports I got, I could hear the excitement in his voice over the rapid progress Jack was making. After 8 weeks, I went to pick Jack up. That day I watched my 6 month old puppy have 3 points, one honor and 3 retrieves. One retrieve was a blind retrieve and one was a water retrieve. As I left, my trainer said " this is as good a puppy as I have ever seen. You can kill birds in west Texas over him right now." He is now quite a fan of Jon's vizslas. Jack was at the trainer when our pheasant hunt was scheduled this year, but he has done well on our quail hunts even though this is a down year for quail in Texas. At 8 months, Jack is not afraid to range out to 200+ yards, but will turn when I whistle and find me. I am hunting him without an electronic collar or rope!!

So I can without hesitation and without reservation recommend Jon Peck and the dogs of Midnight Run Vizslas to you. I will be happy to speak with any prospective client -- Jon can give you my contact info. God Bless!

My name is William True and my girlfriend Lindsay and I came across Jonathan's site and Midnight Run through an internet search. We had waited a year to get the right dog. We were in no way disappointed with our decision.

Jonathan was able to guide us every step of the way to make sure that our pup would be perfect for us! Admittedly, we were not looking for a "gun dog". We both wanted wanted a wonderful companion to share our love with. What we got was Brooklyn. She was born on May 29th, 2009. Her father is Sisco and her mother is Diamond Lake Katie. Brooklyn was the largest of this litter at 10.6 lbs when we brought her home at 7 weeks. She is still a big girl! Just a few weeks over 7 months old, she is already 50 lbs.

We were able to pick from several different females and Jonathan helped to guide us towards the pup that exhibited the traits we were most looking for. We asked for an even tempered, outgoing pup who would be willing to share an exciting life with two first time dog owners. Quite a task! Brooklyn has been the greatest dog anyone could ask for. She is outgoing and adventerous. She is affectionate, yet not emotionally depenent. She is energetic, and yet she can curl onto a couch cusion for hours on a rainy day!

Brooklyn is loving, intelligent, emotional and chalked full of personality in the best possible way! A dog will be what you train it to be. I believe that Brooklyn owes her demeanor in no small part to Jonathan's head-start!

I am a long time Chesapeake person that was looking for a little smaller and intensely affectionate dog as I got older. I saw the Vizslas on Dogs101, and decided that was the breed for me. I researched the Vizsla breeders on the web for quite some time. I was particularly taken with Jon's descriptions of Rio and Cisco, so I put down a deposit. Jon corresponded with all us puppy "hopefuls" throughout Rio's pregnancy, and sent lots of pictures once the little ones were born. It seemed like forever, but finally I took the trip from Western Wisconsin to Battle Creek to get my little "Veeza". Midnight Run was a great place to visit. Jon clearly loves his dogs, and is very devoted to the breed. He had a lot of information for me to take with. LOTS more than any other breeder I have ever dealt with. Veez is now 6 months old, and I have sent pictures and progress reports to Jon several times. He is always interested, and has good advice. Especially for the novice Vizsla owner. Everyone loves little Veez, and he loves everyone. The Vet, the daycare people, everyone who puts groceries in my car, etc. He and my Chessie love each other to death. I couldn't be happier with the entire experience. I would buy from Jon again in a heartbeat (heaven forbid I need to anytime soon). Veez is healthy, happy, calm, and EXTREMELY affectionate and cuddly. He is quick to learn, and is an cheerful easy going guy. I got everything I was looking for, and more.

Midnight Run’s Ollie White Toe LaRouge is the newest addition to our family, thanks to breeder and Vizsla expert, Jon Peck.

Ollie is an amazing pup! Just a couple bragging points – he was house trained in just over one week, he learns commands at an amazing rate, he is kind to everyone he meets, and he has a great drive to hunt. He loves to run trails, swim in the lake, play fetch, carry his stuffed animals, take naps, and please his owners. After a long day, you can find him sleeping under our feet. Ollie has become a loyal companion and a very important part of our lives.

Mr. Peck has supported us every step of the way, from a year before the birth of the pups to the present. He opened up his farm to us so we could meet his dogs. We were immediately impressed by his kindness and knowledge of the breed. When it was time to pick up Ollie, Jon met up with us for a thorough consultation. He even supplied us with reading materials on raising a puppy. After bringing Ollie home, we had many questions – we were first time dog owners. Jon was always quick to respond and detailed in his explanations. His words of advice always provided us with a well-needed sense of calm. Even now, we still keep in contact with Jon to visit with him and meet other Vizsla owners from his litters. We assume he will be a friend for life.

Our experience with Midnight Run and Jon Peck has changed our lives for the better. We are forever grateful and would recommend Midnight Run to everyone!

We are the happy owners of Vella, a now 5-month-old female out of Nena & Cisco. We can't say enough good things about breeder Jonathan Peck. You would be hard-pressed to find someone as knowledgeable and passionate about his dogs, or as willing to share his expertise.
Even though our previous pet was a vizsla, we needed help handling our new pup, who was more willful and rambunctious. Jon immediately addressed every question we raised, with helpful recommendations and encouragement.
When Vella developed a stubborn vaginitis that completely disrupted our early housebreaking, he was the voice of reason and experience. When we saw inexplicable (to us) puppy tantrums, Jon had us bring Vella out to his place (2 1/2 hrs. away)to interact with his dogs so he could evaluate what was going on. He spent 2 priceless hours teaching us how best to train Vella. And when Vella needed an outlet for more puppy play, Jon even emailed nearby owners of littermates so we could get the dogs together for a backyard reunion and romp.
Jon is exceptional. We realized this more fully after we took Vella home. Jon gave us generous assistance by email and in person. He's willing to be a lifelong resource. Thanks to his guidance, we now have a smart and beautiful young dog, frisky personality intact, whose growing self-control makes her a treasure. She's the neighborhood favorite.

We formally owned a GSP and when she passed unexpectedly we began our search for a new dog for our home and a Vizsla is what we decided on. We talked to many breeders and the same names kept coming up about where to get a great dog – Midnight Run was one of those names. After speaking with Jon Peck many times the decision was easily made about obtaining a dog from him. He was so informed, patient and had such a passion for the breed. He was always so responsive to our phone calls and emails we sent his way.

We drove 5 hours to pick out our pup, which was not an easy process as we were the second people to have all those girls to pick from! He answered all of our questions and gave us all the time we needed to pick her out. We have not been disappointed. She has such a loving and quizzical spirit. She was one of the smallest of the pups and has grown into a gorgeous dog.

Midnight Run’s Peach Fuzz (a.k.a. Peach) will be a year old on July 31st and has filled our home with energy and much humor since we brought her home. She loves to be outside tracking as much as she loves to be inside lying across our laps and collapsing under the covers after a long day. She’s so versatile and her interests range from tracking birds down, splashing after sticks in the water to cuddling up on the couch (or our laps as best she can) and everything in between.

Peach has brought us so much joy; when we look to add another dog to our home I know Midnight Run Vizsla will be where we turn for another quality companion.

We first bred our bitch Lili to Si Cisco in the late fall of 2006. That litter arrived on January 2, 2007. This was an excellent litter of pups. One of these pups earned her A.K.C. senior hunter title prior to her second birthday. The pup which we kept earned her junior hunter prior to her first birthday. Both of these dags excel in the field and at home. Pups from this litter have excellent dispositions and have made outstanding companion pets. This year we again decided to breed Lili. Because of the wonderful litter we had in 2006 we made the trip from Kenosha, Wisconsin to Battle Creek Michigan to again breed to Si Cisco. We anticipate that this litter will be as impressive as the previous one. We have been acquainted with Jon for approximately four years. We know him to be a knowledgeable and dedicated breeder and handler of Vizslas. We can without reservation highly recommend Si Cisco as a stud dog for anyone interested in breeding to a quality Vizsla.

I have bred Cisco to my female Ruby twice with very beautiful, healthy, and successful puppies. We just completed a breeding last week for the third time. I have not had one puppy returned for any reason. The two dogs have very strong champion bloodlines for field trial and hunting. However, I continue to be amazed how versitle the puppies are. They are first very incredible, loyal, and loving pets. They are be highly competive but yet highly affectionate with children. I have so appreciated the help that I recieve from Mr. Peck. His desire as well as mine is to keep the integrity of the breed at the highest level. I am very pleased with Cisco and Mr. Peck's professionalism

I Bought a Vizsla pup in June of 2006 that was sired by Jonathan Peck's Cisco. Last year (2008) I entered him (Bailey) in an AKC amatuer walking derby trial in Ohio. I had never seen an AKC trial before, much less ran in one. The trial went great & Bailey took a first place. I called Jonathan & he told me of a trial the next weekend in Michigan that he would be at. So I entered the trial, & met Jonathan & Cisco for the first time. Bailey & Cisco looked like twins, plus they have many of the same traits. Bailey is an intense field dog, a calm duck blind dog, and a joy around the house. Plus he's the smartest dog I've ever owned. I would put Cisco's pups on the top of my list when I'm ready to add a pup again. And also, Bailey placed in both classes that I ran him in that weekend in Michigan.

We bought a 10 month old Vizsla, Lola, from Jon 1 year ago. Lola's parents are Cisco and Rio. We have 5 year old twin boys and Lola has brought an incredible amount of joy into our lives. There is something to be said about growing up with a dog. My father and two close friends had Vizsla's when we were thinking about getting a dog. They could not be more in love with their dogs, as well as the breed. Lola is a special dog who only wants to give love and be loved. She is unbelievably gentle with the boys and they adore her. Anybody who has met Lola instantly falls in love with her and wants to take her home. She came to NJ with us over the summer for 1 month. She stayed with my dad and his Vizsla. He misses her as much as he misses us. Jon has kept in touch and been great. I highly recommend buying a dog from him.

First, if you don’t have a vizsla in your life, do something quick! The breed is affectionate, social, intelligent and easy to train. They have quirky little endearing traits like resting their head on your knee and giving curious little quizzical looks trying to figure out what you’re saying. They have a stunning look, all in one color, including the rust-colored fur, nose and nails. The short hair is incredibly easy to maintain and clean. Warning…they like to sleep in the bed especially under the covers on a cold night. You may hear that this breed is high spirited. We have three vizslas. They do have an active twenty to thirty minutes around 7PM. Given a half hour walk or playing “fetch” with a tennis ball, they really relax down and drape themselves all over you or the couch for the balance of the day. Did I say that they’re great with kids?

On to Cisco and Nena’s pup, Ruby the Rockstar Rocket…

Jon Peck is an incredibly well-versed breeder. He came highly recommended and is well-known among the field practitioners such as the members of the Vizsla Club of Michigan. We researched breeding lines for both Cisco and Nena. We were really impressed with their background. Both had champions in their makeup that were variously appointed in the field, the show-ring and in flyball, showing a good mix and balance in choice. We talked at length about Jon’s breeding philosophy, which is very solid. He really knows how to breed for the traits he wants and checks back often on his pups to find out what he got. His facilities are clean and spacious and he gives his dogs lots of loving attention.

Ruby is one of the fastest vizslak we have seen. She has a perfect timed gait to accelerate to full speed, stop and turn on a dime. Nena is a more diminutive vizsla with fantastic back musculature. Ruby got her powerful legs, smaller size and fast speed from Nena. Ruby won her puppy agility course with the fastest time the instructor had seen. Jon’s dogs have a very unique conformation compared to other vizslak. They tend to be smaller, have much better developed musculature, softer fur and a distinctive block-shaped muzzle. We have received dozens of favorable comments from people on the distinctive appearance.

Ruby loves to be outside in all kinds of weather. She is clearly from field stock. Our other two vizslas tend to be more finicky about the weather but not Ruby. On walks, she maintains a close proximity but is not afraid to venture a little out of sight. Did I mention smart? Ruby was house-trained at 8 weeks! Believe it! Never has a dog been house-trained this quickly in our experience. She is very bright and has taken to obedience training really well. She has that all important desire to please.

As for personality, fantastic! It turns out that she has a little less quirkiness than the other vizslak. This is great because sometimes, too much quirkiness can be downright annoying. Ruby has a good natured personality and playfulness. She is very even-tempered and eager. She doesn’t really strive for dominance but is not submissive either. I guess I would term it “a reserved strength of personality” if I was describing a human. Our vet wanted to keep her!

We don’t hunt or do field trials, but if we did, the Midnight Run Kennel pups would be great. They also make great pets for the home. As Jon described it, he travels to field trials a lot and a hyper dog would be impossible to deal with. The older Ruby gets, the more and more we love everything about her. If there were any more room in the bed, we would probably be getting another one of Jon’s vizslas this spring.

Wow where should we start? My wife and our two daughters (6 & 8 yrs old) had just completed buliding a new home on three acres and realized something was missing. We spent about a year researching the type of dog we wanted as our fifth family member. Our search consistently landed us on the intriguing Vizsla breed brcause of the traits ranging from a family dog to a hunter. Our decision was solidified on 8/9/08 when my wife came across Midnight Run Vizslas and uncoverd the first litter between Cisco and Nena "Girls Girls Girls". From the initial phone call to six months later Jon has been very willing to answer any questions. Even though our selection process of the puppy was easy since "Lynk" was the only male hence the "Girls Girls Girls". Jon's passion and knowledge for the breed is what provided us with the comfort we had made the selection of not only the breed but also Midnight Run Vizslas for our fifth family member. Lynk is now 6 months old and has demostrated all the traits we were looking for in a dog. Lynk is very smart (at time smarter than the owner) and quick at learning the basic training, which "ALL" of us are in basic training as I write this. We live about 80 miles from Jon and his Vizslas and fortunately can stop by often. Frankly I would not hesitate to drive a long distance to get a Vizsla from Jon. I strongly recommend and encourage if interested in the Vizsla breed to call Jon (Midnight Run Vizslas) as his passion and wealth of knowledge will speak for itself.

We purchased Zoey from Jon on 10/31/2008. Out of Jon's first breeding of Cisco and Nena, Zoey has proven to be a delight! She is our fourth Vizsla (we love this breed!) and our first from this breeder. We have been Vizsla owners for 14 years now -- and have one 2 1/2 year old (Dakota) who eagerly accepted puppy Zoey after 15 year old Shelby died. Zoey is developing into a very powerful little lady. She is incredibly strong and dense. Smart doesn't begin to capture how fast this little pup learns. She has become a wonderful companion for our 3 children (ages 9-12) and loves to play with Dakota each and every day. Our personal opinion is that Vizslas as a breed are easier to keep in pairs (or more) because they play so wonderfully together and wear one another out. We do obedience training, have played flyball with our Vizslas, and enjoy them primarily as companion dogs. Everyone who meets this medium sized, easy to keep clean, friendly, smart breed is complimentary. Zoey looks like she'll mature to be around 45-50 pounds while Dakota is about 45 pounds. They both love to curl up in your lap during a movie or roast themselves in front of a roaring fire. They like to roar around in vigorous play, retrieving balls, playing catch, and tugging -- and then collapse in a heap at your feet for a nap. They absolutely must be with their people routinely. Ours are crate-trained. They spend the night in the crate as well as during the day when we are out. When we are home, they are virtually always in the same room as the people. This is a great breed to enjoy -- and the health benefits of getting a dog bred by someone as conscientious as Jon are wonderful. We have seen no health anomalies with Zoey to date -- and our vet's first comment upon meeting her was that this was a "very well put-together puppy". Zoey has also done very well with puppy socialization classes and does well playing with other dogs both large and small as well as other people. We highly recommend this breed -- and this breeder!

I purchased a female puppy last July from Midnight Run Vizslas who I named Gloria. She was the oldest of a litter of Si Cisco JH x Shiloh's Midnight Run.

I am a first time dog owner and I really appreciated John at Midnight Run's willingness to answer what I am sure were probably stupid questions.

Gloria splits her time between my home and my 300 acre ranch in Central Texas. She is a very bright dog with a wonderful disposition. I have found her to be a natural pointer and full of energy. She has had no health issues, and now at 6 months old has been fully vaccinated and spayed.

She is affectionate, and has taken training very well. I got her primarily to keep me company as a house pet as well as a dog who would be at home on the ranch, so I have not attempted to train her to compete in any hunting or agility events, however she has mastered tasks such as getting in the elevator herself when she is too tired to walk up the stairs.

If i ever wanted a second puppy I would not hesitate to get one from Midnight Run. A very good overall experience.

We were recommended to Jon Peck by a Vizsla breeder here in California. Jon's professionalism, knowledge, and passion for the breed is what we were most taken with. We are thrilled with our female Luna. She is smart, energetic, and a terrific companion. She is a beauty to boot! Jon is always happy to help us with any on-going questions that we may have. A great experience all around!

I purchased a Rio X Cisco puppy from John Peck in May of 2007. It was my second vizsla and my interest in field trialing and hunting was growing. Having started off with a dog that was great out of the box my expectations for my next dog were extremely high. Having said that I also had high expectations for the dog as a house pet. At the time I lived in an 800 square foot apartment and needed an animal that not only could excel in the field, but it need to be well mannered in the home and get along with my current dog. Almost two years later I couldn't be happier. My pup from John, Silent Bell, was a top performer in field trialing from the first brace she was set loose. She was the number one puppy derby dog in the country from May 2008 until October 2008. Along with that I have shot countless pheasants over her during hunting season. Most importantly she is a great house dog. She is crate trained and trustable to leave out in the house unattended. She and her older sister "Paige" get along great. Most importantly she and my Fiancé share a favorite hobby of curling up on the couch and watching TV. I couldn't say enough great things about the dog. As a final note I believe in Cisco's strong pedigree so much that I bred my first dog to him with great results. Please feel free to contact me at anytime to talk about my experience with John's breeding.

We have found Jon to be an excellent and experienced breeder of the Vizsla breed. He is conscientious when breeding. He follows-up with the owner, offers help and guidance. The Vizsla that we have is from Cisco and La Rouge litter and we couldn't be happier with the temperament, intelligence, and beauty of our Vizsla.

I own two dogs bred by Jon Peck from Midnight Run Vizslas. Both dogs were sired by Si Cisco and one of them is from Si Cisco and Nena. Jon is a wonderful guy. He's helpful and easy to deal with. He cares a lot about his dogs and a lot about his clients. He helped me and my wife every step of the way and checks in with us every few months. His dogs are great. Both of mine are compact and powerful and intelligent creatures. They simply do not tire. They are very prey driven and athletic. Yet in the house they are calm, relaxed, and fabulous companions. I should add that they are beautiful and friendly. People stop us on the streets to compliment and pet them. Simy put they are great companion and hunting dogs.

Lola 6 1/2 mo. Vizsla. Lola is much beloved and adored by all who meet her. She is beautiful to watch reasonably obedient for a puppy and a quick study in obedience classes. Jonathan Peck the breeder spent as much time as we needed trying to select our puppy from a great looking litter and was very detailed in all the necessary instructions. I have emailed him repeatly over the last 4 mos. with questions. He has been quick to respond and through in his explanations. His knowledge and patience with a 1st time puppy owner has been invaluable. I have every reason to beieve that Lola would turn into a great bird dog if that was something we wanted. She has great speed, strong nose and was on point at 8wks. She is a well bred and classy pet.