In 2010 Willow Ridge On A Rebound (Anubis) came into my life. He was to heal my broken heart after losing my Vizsla Joker at only 2 years old. He did just that. He was my "rebound" dog, that is how his registered name came about.
When I took him to the vet for his second set of shots the vet and vet assistance groaned! I asked what that was about. They said that most all the Weimaraners they had seen were horrible!! I was wondering what I had gotten myself into?
After their comments, Anubis was immediately signed up for obedience classes. I took him everywhere with me so he was a well socialized dog. He did great in obedience classes and received his CGC title at 7 months old. He loved going to the nursing home to visit my great Grandmother and all her neighbors. The noises of the machines and the smells of a nursing home didn't bother him one bit.
I wont lie.I did not like the blue Weimaraners when I first saw them. I thought they looked black and funny. Well, I was only seeing the poorly bred ones. My Mother In Law came across a beautiful Blue Weimaraner and gave her a home. I fell in love immediately and had to have my own.
So the love affair with the Blue Weimaraner began. I am doing my part in breeding good quality, health tested, Blue Weimaraners. Blue Weimaraners are AKC registrable but not allowed to show in AKC conformation shows.
I have now added redheads to the family. My Wirehaired Vizsla girl Thorn, her daughters Quill and Reba, and my Vizsla(smoothcoat) Saffron. I will be able to provide 1 litter of each once a year. The Weims are my main breed as they have my heart but I do love my redheads!
I am doing OFA certified or Pennhip testing on all my adult dogs. My dogs are AKC/NAVHDA registered and future dogs/litters will be registered with AKC and/or NAVHDA (North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association) which I'm also a member of.
Puppies are born and raised in our home. They are handled from birth to the day they leave for their new homes at 8-9 weeks old. They are raised with other dogs ranging from 13-75lbs, cats, and my daughter. They have appropriate vet care and dewormed appropriately. Puppies go home with a goodie bag that contains, toys, treats, nylabone, blanket that smells like home, folder with all paperwork and vet records, and a small bag of food to get you started!
Not all our dogs live with me. I own all of them but some live with our friends and extended family. The dogs are family members so also live with other family members and friends and enjoy being part of the family and not live in a kennel. My dogs enjoy going on car rides, going to stores that allow them in, going to the lake, help with fishing (lol), jumping on the trampoline with my daughter, tagging along on trailrides, and all other family activities.
If you are interested in becoming part of the Willow Ridge family send me an email and tell me about yourself and why you think a Weimaraner or a Vizsla(WHV or Smooth) is the breed for you. If you decide a Willow Ridge pup is what your looking for you need to know I like to stay in touch and will always be here for the pup and you even when they leave my home and start their journey with you.
