Who is Toby?
Hello everyone,
Toby is our new puppy (feb 2008). He is an Hungarian Vizsla. We looked at 150 different breeds before finally settling on a Vizsla. We needed a dog that would not go wandering off and disappear for ages (that was all terriers out of the question).
 Toby Day 1 at home |
He had to be big enough so that we could find him (that was all small dogs out of the question).
He had to be “manly” (that was all poodles and the like off the list -. This means those girly french poodles who shave there legs – not Californian Lucy who is the most adorable poodle to walk this earth!! ) – and not as common as muck (that was all labradors off the list). |
| UPDATE:
This is our lovely boy at 21 months of age |
Toby with shoes – his favourite !!!! (you can see the post about life at 21 months by clicking the link on the left or at the bottom of the page |
Our previous dog was a Dalmatian and he was so beautiful and well behaved (ish) that we did not want to spend months comparing the new dog with the old one (Oscar may be gone, but will never be forgotten see his page for pic).
The Hungarian Vizsla – fit the bill.
Next job was to try and find one – not that easy. We wanted a puppy in March/April 2008 so the hunt was on. Many phone calls and web searches later we found a chap called David Mallows near Swindon (UK) who had a litter of pups – born 1st Jan 2008 – we drove to Swindon and found 11 puppies all clammering for our attention. 3 boys were left so we had to choose one.
That was the tricky bit – could we fit 3 boys into our life…. reality check – no. One was chosen and we called him Toby – much debate over a couple of weeks coming up with a suitable name!
So this is how we cope with him in the next few weeks …
Lucy Ball said
Oh isnt he just adorable! Not that we loved that poodle comment, mind you! But for a male, he’s very cute! Love Lucy Ball, red poodle
norris said
who’s a pretty boy then! whoof, whoof!
Ziggi said
Hey Toby,
Nice to meet you. A new friend now that is exciting. I have added you on my site.
Keep in touch
Zig x
Amanda D said
Yea for new blogging friends! Zoe says hello
Loki said
Hey Toby!
Welcome to the Vizsla blogging world! Puppies are the best… can’t wait to hear more about your life.
- Loki’s mom
Laila said
Hi Toby!
Very excited that you are joining the Vizsla blogging world! We LOVE pictures, so keep them coming!
Laila’s mom, Renee
kim from hiraeth said
Ivy and Eve say Hi, too!
Toby is a real cutie. Makes me want another puppy!!
Charlie said
Hey Toby – welcome to dogblogging! I will link to your update page I think – does that make sense? Whereabouts are you in the UK? I live in Bournemouth.
ellie and sacha said
Hey Toby welcome to the world……….and the world of blogging. We love new puppies on web and especially mad Vizslas or as we are known ‘ginger nuts’
jamesviscosi said
hello toby its dennis the vizsla dog welkum aboard make shoor yoo run arownd and play a lot of fetch and watch owt for the ninja hedjhogs thay are evryware ok bye
Tony C said
He is a handsome fellow.
Izzy and Ajaz think so too.
Buster B. Brown said
My dear extremely young Toby,
Let me be the first… ah well, the twelfth, then, to welcome you to the vizsla blogosphere. If you have any questions related to any field of science whatsoever, you needn’t ponder alone. I have answers.
Maturely and wisely yrs.,
B3
Rocket's Mom said
See Toby! You’re not alone. Any questions just ask. You’ll get a lot of “outside the box” answers from this crew!
SLM said
Hello Rocket’s mom,
I am pleasantly surprised by everyone’s lovely comments and warm welcome. I will have questions aplenty! Thanks for your support and will be posting our latest adventures soon. He is doing well with walking on his lead, but still biting like crazy – i am covered in war wounds.
PS: Does anyone else agree with me that Vizsla look like Scooby Doo – Toby looks like Scrappy Doo to me
Radar said
Hey Toby…you’re so handsome. Can’t wait to meet you – maybe at the next New Forest Viz Whizz? Love Radar
Nancy said
Sue and girls: http://www.dogpage.us/hungarian-vizsla.htm
A beautiful bone structure and intelligent, eager nature; active, energetic and athletic; loyal and affectionate; level personality — and comes with a gleaming russet coat. What more could a girl want! Toby is definitely a ‘catch.’ Take good care of that boy…
Ida said
cutie Vizsla
Mel said
Love your blog! it’s great to see Toby’s progression (and yours
).
My dog, Daisy (a Labrador Retriever) has a Vizsla friend that lives next door. Her name is Rainy and she’s an absolutely wonderful dog. Toby seems just as wonderful.
sandrar said
Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog.
Cheers! Sandra. R.