Reddit reviews Versatile Vizsla

1. Vizslas are born running. However, you shouldn't force them to run long distances until their epiphyseal plates close, about 18 months. Normal running, playing, and jumping is fine, just don't force them to go on runs with you. A good time of thumb is start at a 5 min exercise per month of age. At 2 years they should get at least an hour of high exertion exercise every day. They are very active dogs, and mine always remind me when I haven't. A happy vizsla is a tired vizsla, and a bored vizsla is a destructive vizsla.
   
   
2. If you are asking when does a vizsla slow down, they don't. Although around 8 or 9 years old you might be able to catch a glimpse of them without a high speed camera.
   
   
3. Teeth start falling out at 4 months with canines at 6 months. As for the switch, I think it was 12 weeks, but a quick Google search should answer that.
   
   
4. Not sure what you're asking here, they will already have teeth.
   
   When looking at toys, you want things that they can easily fit their mouth around, but large enough the can't swallow. Go to your local goodwill/thrift shop and pick up a few cheap stuffed animals. A good book for first time vizsla owners is the versatile vizsla by Marrion Coffman. It would've answered all the questions you asked and more.
   
   Also, training isn't just for the pup. It's a good way for both of you to learn each other, and what is expected.
   
   Don't stress too much or it will rub off on the pup and you can get a neurotic dog. Remember, this should be FUN!
   
   Edit: I typed this on my phone and didn't proofread. So if anything doesn't make sense that's why, but I'm going to bed.

I am also in the Nashville, TN area with a Vizsla. Maybe you ran into me! We found ours by emailing the contact us at http://www.vcaweb.org/. If you want to read a book, most breeders will recommend http://www.amazon.com/Versatile-Vizsla-Marion-I-Coffman/dp/1577790561