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Sven · Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 4:15 pm Post subject: Vizsla Owner in Minnesota, USA

I just wanted to say hello as I am a frequent "lurker". I like the discussions about HPR dogs in the UK, and hunting dogs in general. A few years back I enjoyed several months in the Midlands on business. In my travels I always wonder about game bird habitat, and some areas north of Manchester looked very "birdy" to me. Whenever I see large rolling areas of prairie I can't help imagining a dog hunting it, and what it might find.

I grew up around Labrodor Retrievers, and even owned an English Springer Spaniel who we lost 4 years ago at the ripe old age of 15. We now have a female vizsla, our first versatile. Rina will be two years old in a few days and has been a joy... smart, easy to train, and loves BIRDS!

We hunt primarily pheasant and grouse, but do some waterfowl hunting as well. In the "off-season" we have been participating in NAVHDA and AKC hunt tests.

Thank you Mike and others for an excellent forum.

Bryan Swenson

Helen · Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 4:44 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the board Bryan. Sounds like you and Rina are quite busy! She's gorgeous.

Helen

Mike · Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 10:03 pm Post subject:

Glad your enjoying it Bryan Smile

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ohmymy111 · Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 3:57 pm Post subject:

Hey Brian,

How did it go on at the Sunday Sunday Hunt Test at Rice creek?

Not sure if i will be at 4 Brooks on Wednesday. I had a Heart Attack on Monday the 10th. So I have been told to take it easy. Don't Doctors know that for a Bird Dog Guy, NOT being able to run your dog is hard on them? LOL

I am out of the hospital, and back to work, so I may sneak up on Wednesday, and let Vern get a little run in.
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Sven · Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 3:32 pm Post subject:

Sorry to hear that Mark!

Hunt test went well both days... two passes to finish her first title.

We missed you last week, and look forward to seeing you and Vern this week if you are up to it.

Bryan