The Wirehaired Vizsla is a versatile gun dog that must be able to work in the field, forest and water with an excellent nose, firmness on the point, excellent retrieves and determination to remain on the scent even when swimming.

Links to Online Resources

AKC – American Kennel Club – Pointing Breeds (Includes information on hunt tests, field trials, and water tests)
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/

AKC – American Kennel Club – Retriever Hunting Tests

https://www.akc.org/sports/retrievers/hunting-tests/

NAVHDA – North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association
https://www.navhda.org/

Field Mentor Contacts:

We are here to help answer hunting or training related questions, provide resources and meet up for training and hunting opportunities. Each mentor listed has varying levels of experience and access to land, birds, and other training resources. Please reach out if you have questions or need to find a place to start!

Cindy Emmett – Mississippi

AKC hunt and retriever tests

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Timothy Schloicka – New York

Personal hunting and NAVHDA NA

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Kata Miller – North Carolina

Personal hunting, NAVHDA, and AKC hunt tests

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Dan Harloff – Florida

AKC Junior Hunt test and NAVHDA NA

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Belinda DeLaby – Oklahoma

All levels of AKC hunt test and NAVHDA NA

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Amanda Hudgins – California

NAVHDA NA