Duke - Viszla x German pointer

Duke - Viszla x German pointer

6 years old

We are looking for a special home for our beloved dog, Duke. We brought him home nearly 7 years ago from a local breeder, and this has been an incredibly difficult decision. With a baby on the way, and after an incident involving resource guarding around our young child, we have had to acknowledge that our home is no longer the right fit for Duke.

Duke is a Vizsla x German Wirehaired Pointer and strongly embodies the traits of both breeds - affectionate, loyal, athletic, and deeply people-oriented. He has an enormous amount of love to give the right owner.

About Duke:
- Very affectionate + cuddly
- Loves being close to his people and involved in everything.
- Excellent companion for an active person or couple. Loves running and exploring, but also happy relaxing with you at home.
- House trained and crate trained.
- Walks on leash with a half-hitch setup.
- Generally good with other dogs.
- Good with visitors and strangers, though he has a strong bark.
- Highly food motivated and intelligent.

Things to know:
- Resource guarding behaviours around food/high-value items.
- Should not go to a home with young children.
- Separation anxiety when away from his people
- Strong prey drive/hunting instinct - separate from stock / small animals.
- Athletic escape artist who can jump if anxious or chasing prey.
- Jumps up when excited.

The ideal home:
- Experienced dog owner, ideally familiar with Vizslas or working breeds.
- No young children.
- Active household with secure fencing.
- Someone patient and committed to managing him

This decision has been heartbreaking, and our priority is finding Duke a safe, loving home that truly understands him. He is an incredibly loyal and affectionate dog who will make a wonderful companion for the right person.

If you think you could offer Duke the right home, please get in touch and tell us about yourself and your experience with dogs.