Vistercil’s Vislas

Imagine raising puppies for 8 weeks, giving them a great start in life, caring for their every need and then handing them off to near-​strangers. It takes special people to be able to do this, and Peggy and her husband are just that! I couldn’t disagree further with the negative review about Vistercil’s Vizslas and there are some untruths there. An excellent and caring breeder should be highly concerned about what home and family their puppies are going to. Peggy and her husband have a beautiful home and yard for their Vizslas and all of their dogs are very sweet, and the most well behaved dogs I have ever seen. We have been working with Peggy since last fall and are finally bringing our puppy home this weekend! Peggy is a wealth of information and has been so helpful getting us puppy parents ready! If you are considering a Vizsla, use Peggy as a resource to find out if this breed is right for you. Then she will welcome you to their home to meet the dogs and answer questions. We have been very happy with the whole process!

BUYER BEWARE. I contacted this breeder about a litter due in March 2016, filled out a lengthy application and sent her a check for $ 500. In the meantime circumstances changed with our housing and I felt that I needed to postpone getting the puppy until later in the year so I contacted Peggy and was told that she «allowed» one change as long as she was given ample time to find another buyer. Despite the agreement to postpone the purchase of the puppy I continued to receive updates and photos. Since it seemed like the pup was stil available I felt bad and I decided to ask if she had found another taker and to offer to go ahead and purchase the puppy. She proceeded to grill me about why I had postponed in the first place and what had changed. I realize the breeders of purebred dogs can be over zealous and kooky but I had already sent her a 7 page questionnaire outlining my home life, paid 500 and was prepared to fork over another $ 1100. This level of nosiness was over the top and I pictured years of her checking in demanding updates and photos. I went ahead and answered her questions but also told her that I was going to find another breeder and I let her know where to send my deposit. Despite the fact that it doesn’t state anywhere on the application or the Vistercil’s Vislas web site that deposits are non refundable Peggy told me that she was keeping my $ 500 because apparently it’s an all consuming job to find buyers. Peggy makes up the rules as she goes along, is guilty of false advertising and has her females in constant breeding rotation. She’s churning out puppies and ripping people off. BEWARE

I have owned Vizslas from Vistercil Vizslas in Alpine, California since 2008 and cannot say enough about their professionalism, honesty, and willingness to provide support and wisdom when I have had questions over the years.
My Vizsla girls have been smart, beautiful, and kind – and enthusiastic ambassadors of the breed – especially if you have treats!
The decision to bring a Vizsla into your life as a member of your family is not one to be taken lightly, as they are a breed with unique needs. The time the Vistercil’s take to get to know you and your lifestyle is an integral part of the process. You will want to feel comfortable with the breeder of your puppy as it should be a relationship you have for the life of your dog.
I very much recommend the VIstercils not only as a breeder, but also as a resource for Vizsla questions in general.

Peggy’s dogs are magnificent, well bred animals. We researched extensively for our Vizsla and toured numerous breeders. None had her dogs quality breeding nor recommendations. Our beautiful dog has a fablous personality, healthy, well tempered and incredibly smart. I think Peggy is the epitome a fine small breeder who cares and insures the quality of her dogs. There should be more like her!