The Vizsla Newzsletter (Oct/Nov 97)
Dog Lover Test

1. You own:
  • A An economical wagon that you can get one or two crates into.
  • B A Mini van, because you need more room for crates
  • C A 4x4 Mini van or Sport Utility so you can make it over the mountains should it snow on a show Or field trial date.
  • D. A motor home, Mini van and economical wagon, as needed for the trip.
  • E A 50 mpg GEO that you have figured our how to get 6 crates, 3 Vizslas, 2 Rottweiler, and GSP into because you cant afford both gas and entry fees. (Hint- the German Short Hair rides shot gun, to avoid fights)

Photo: One of Lynette Sheppard's Puppies
From her Huntsburry D litter

2. Your Child: Lynette Sheppard's Puppy
  • A. Had a harness and leash as a toddler.
  • B. Teethed on milk bones.
  • C. Says he wants to scoop poop when he grows up.
  • D. Is named after your dog.
  • E. Is an only child because you are in debt to the vet.
3. You no longer notice dog hair:
  • A. In the car
  • B. On the carpet
  • C. On the Couch
  • D. In the cookie dough
  • E. Anywhere
4. To dispose of doggy waste you:
  • A. Bury it in the flower bed
  • B. Put it in a baggy and put it in the trash
  • C. Own a doggy Dooley and a pooper scoop
  • D. Haul it to the dump because the trash man will not take a can that weighs over 75 pounds.
  • E. Have a septic system just for the dogs.
5. You own:
  • A. One dog
  • B. Two dogs
  • C. More then the City allows
  • D. Two dogs you don't have rooms plus several on co-ownerships
  • E. Two dogs who live in crates in the closet, so your neighbours wont know how many you REALLY have.
6. You live:
  • A. In a track house with a small yard
  • B. In a track house with a large yard.
  • C. In a house in the city limits, but don't have any close neighbours.
  • D. On an acre or more in the country.
  • E. In the house with a kennel license.
7. On vacation:
  • A. Went to Hawaii and left the dog at the kennel
  • B. Drove across country and took the dogs
  • C. Stayed home because you whelped puppies.
  • D. Went cross country to a specialty or field trial
  • E. Have gone on show (or field trial circuits for the past 5 years)
8. For entertainment you:
  • A. Would rather go to a fun match, or trial than a ball game.
  • B. Would go to a dog show in the rain
  • C. Own more dog training videos than Oscar winning movies.
  • D. Like to stay up all night to help friends whelp puppies
  • E. Have only attended events that are dog related for the last two years
9. Your dog sleeps:
  • A. Outside
  • B. In a crate or on his blanky
  • C. On the floor of your bed room
  • D. At the foot of your bed
  • E. Under the covers (you sleep at the foot of the bed.)
10. For your dogs health you:
  • A. Buy premium dog foods
  • B. Put corn oil on the dog food
  • C. Buy doggy vitamins
  • D. By him SHOW SHEEN and you use Suave
  • E. Spend more on Kibble, show sheen and kwik stop then you do groceries.
11. As a child
  • A. Your favourite movie was Snow White
  • B. Your favourite movie was Lady and the Tramp
  • C. You watched every episode of Lassie, through both Jeff and Timmy.
  • D. Only read dog or other animal stories.
  • E. Saved all your money to buy a dog. Bonus Point - where asked to leave the class room because you proudly announced you had "beaten that yellow bitch" at the dog show that weekend.
12. You attend:
  • A. Dog related events occasionally
  • B. A dog related event monthly
  • C. A dog related event weekly
  • D. More then one dog relates event weekly
  • E. A night can not pass without talking to at least one dog related person Bonus Point - you bought a computer solely to get on the Vizsla list.

Photo: Hydro (Pfalcon of Szep-Allat)
showing us his pointing style

13. Most of your friends: Hydro on Point
  • A. Own a pet
  • B. Have attended a show or field trial
  • C. Compete at dog events
  • D. Own two or more dogs and actively compete in dog events.
  • E. Have four legs
14. You can define or name:
  • A. "NRA"
  • B. "AKC"
  • C. "BIS"
  • D. A spinoni Italiani
  • E. 1969 Best of Breed at the Vizsla National, but not the current Speaker of the House.
15. You consider yourself:
  • A. A pet owner
  • B. A hobby breeder/trainer
  • C. Professional Handler/ dog fancier
  • D. A slightly obsessed breeder
  • E. Normal

Scoring

15-20 You are normal
20-30 slightly infected, but can keep you hobby in perspective.
30-50 Your husband/wife is threatening divorce if you bring one more dog home and your parents think you have over compensated for the lack of a pet as a child, but there is hope...GET A LIFE!!!
50 + you are gone

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