My husband and I set out to buy a Vizsla puppy in early spring of 2013. We live in northern California, but could not find a breeder that we felt was reasonable, kind, and was not grossly expensive. We came across the GoldenMeadows Retrievers Website in doing a search for Vizsla breeders. Tim and Barbi Hoke, and all of their employees were experienced, professional, and highly personable on the phone/email. We secured a female Vizsla puppy after they were certain we would be responsible owners, having knowledge of the breed, and the need to promise to properly train the dog, and exercise it daily, as Vizslas require.
It was an easy drive down. We stayed overnight, and drove to Golden Meadows Kennel to pick up our pup the next morning. Tim Hoke personally met us and covered the paperwork, outline of initial training, feeding schedule, etc. Our puppy, who we named “Zola Mae,” has been the light of our lives. She is exceptionally intelligent, with a gorgeous head, and perfect body. Best of all, she shows the potential for agility training. We have been interested in this facet of training for years, but now are finally seeking professional help in working with Zola Mae. She is seven months old now, and just the most clever, smart, and funny female Vizsla we have ever known.
We feel so fortunate to have found Golden Meadows Kennel. Not only have we found a wonderful dog, who gets us out of the house, on the off-leash trails nearby every day, and keeps us in good physical shape. We have also found a breeder we can recommend to others that show interest in owning a Vizsla. Golden Meadows Kennel, and their owners produce top quality, intelligent and beautiful Vizslas that do not HAVE to become show dogs, or in any way tie the new owner of their pups to them in any way, unless agreed upon in advance. This quality was difficult to find in other breeders. However, Golden Meadows Kennels will thoroughly screen potential buyers of their pups. They are deeply interested in making sure their pups have a good life, with proper food, exercise, training, and love. I very much admire this quality in them as breeders, since Vizslas are a high energy breed, that MUST have all of the aforementioned needs met. They love their dogs/puppies very much. It is evident when you see them and their gorgeous dogs in person.
We feel blessed to have Zola Mae as a companion to us, and our other family dog.
Most Sincerely,
Michele Quillin
Gary Kuroki
