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August 20, 2005

History   |  Functions  |  Events & Activities  |  Communications

History

Organized around 1989 and incorporated in 1994, the CWVC has members in all areas of Wisconsin, the United States and even the world!  Quarterly meetings are held in various locations throughout Wisconsin.  An activity is planned with each meeting and has included pheasant and grouse hunting, tracking and obedience demonstrations, speakers, dog games, and a Vizsla Fun Day.  Annual Fun Days are held where folks chat and eat and bring their Vizslas (other breeds welcome too) to participate in fun contests and games like a Weinie Walk, Smooching Marathon, Longest Point and Fastest Vizsla in Wisconsin.   Meetings may also include a potluck or lunch/dinner at a restaurant.  Some meetings are "bring your Vizslas" and may include demos of Vizsla-related activities, games and costume contests!

Functions

The club is involved in Public Education, Breeder Referral and Breed Rescue.  Though we love our Vizslas, we also know that it is not the breed for everyone.  Some of our past Public Education activities include placing classified ads about the CWVC in area newspapers periodically, presenting "Day in the Field" demonstrations at Gander Mountain (Wausau), sponsoring and staffing CWVC booths at the Madison Dog Fair, Milwaukee Pet Fairs and the Wisconsin State Fair World of Dogs; assisting the DNR and WAFTC in their Hunting Dog Seminars at Bong and Ottawa State Parks, and visiting schools to give talks on dog care and training.  A Mentoring Program was established in 2005 to to aid newcomers to the breed, or various aspects of it, to discover the possibilities and expand the horizons of what Vizslas have to offer their owners and the community., e.g. Hunting, Therapy, Breeding, Tracking, Performance Events, etc.

Events & Activities

The CWVC is sanctioned to hold the following AKC Events:    ●  Hunting Tests    ●  Field Trials    ●  Specialty Shows Fun activities and seminars have included the following:    ●  Agility  (Supported Entries, Fun Match)    ●  Annual Fun Days    ●  Event Fairs    ●  Fun Hunts    ●  Training Days    ●  Judge's Seminar    ●  Photo Contest/Vizsla Calendar See the Calendar of Events for specific dates of upcoming activities and events.  If you're interested in a Vizsla, attend some of these events as a spectator and introduce yourself to the owners - we can't stop talking about our Vizslas, even if you want us to!

Communications

Published quarterly, "The Paw's Print" features articles and interviews covering the many events and activities performed with Vizslas, funny stories submitted by members, club notices and event dates, member brags, health updates and care tips, meeting minutes, and much more. Our web site is a comprehensive resource for all things Vizsla, CWVC and dog, as well as being a site in the Vizsla Web Ring.  A Yahoo!Groups EMail List facilitates intra-club exchanges like announcements, inquiries and brags.