#Islay

nicklambert1

Mar 2, 2020

A windy weekend pointing grouse

Islay and I had a great weekend in Yorkshire where she had her first opportunity to run on a grouse moor. It was this Kennel Club event twelve years ago that introduced me to the pinnacle of all dog work - which I still can't get enough of. There’s something about being in the middle of such majestic scenery, watching your dog working on a carpet of heather, settling into its natural rhythm with little in the way of distractions. Initially is seems so simple, but as you begin

nicklambert1

Jan 30, 2020

Islay The 10 Month Old Vizsla

18.5 kg and 22.5 inches. Little Islay went through a bit of nervous adolescent period but she has emerged much more confident. I have seen this before in bitches of her age so wasn't overly concerned. She's sharp as a tack and reacts instantly to the whistle. Training is coming on well, she marks retrieves accurately, and goes out like a rocket. Her hunting is also high octane doing everything at 100mph. I have high hopes that she will do well in field trials. She is pictured

nick89215

Nov 19, 2019

Islay The 8 Month Old Vizsla

17.2kg and 22 1/2 inches - looks like she’s stopped growing. If that’s is the case, she’ll be one of the smaller Vizsla bitches, but that wouldn’t worry me, as what she lacks in stature, she makes up for with enthusiasm. He retrieving is excellent and we’ve just starting hunting. She pointed for the first time yesterday, but it was all a bit muddled, and we didn’t get a nice flush - fingers crossed today. Here she is on a Medium Grey Mat. #thereddogcompany #Dog #gundog #worki

nick89215

Oct 28, 2019

Islay The 7 Month Old Vizsla

17.2kg and 22 1/2 Inches - she’s filling out a bit. Here’s a sneak preview of our new colour which we will be launching at The Spirit of Christmas Fair at Olympia. Islay is retrieving well, including from water, and cold game. Definitely showing an interest in hunting, but not much in pointing yet. #thereddogcompany #Dog #gundog #workingdog #HPR #huntpointretrieve #dogsofinstagram #islay #archenfield #vizsla #vizslapuppy #dogbed #luxurydogbed #memoryfoamdogbed #orthopaedicdog

nick89215

Sep 15, 2019

Islay The 6 Month Old Vizsla

15.5kg and 21.5 inches. Here she is modelling a tan Red Dog Company Collar - these went down well at the Burghley Horse Trials, where top quality English Bridle Leather, is clearly appreciated. She still hasn't shown any interest in hunting so training is focused on retrieving. I'm getting the dummy back to hand, but it feels like I'm in the slips, rather than one of Yogi's relaxed deliveries. She is however excellent at marking down, and finding, and her retrieves in cover.

nick89215

Aug 30, 2019

Islay The 24 Week Old Vizsla

14.9kg and 20 1/2 inches - back from holiday and into training. Recall and sit, at any distance, are now pretty good. She’s excellent - better than Yogi - at marking down retrieves. She’s got the hang of memory retrieves and we’ve just started blind retrieves. No sign of and interest in hunting yet. #thereddogcompany #madeinengland #madeinbritain #gundog #workingdog #HPR #huntpointretrieve #dogsofinstagram #islay #archenfield #vizsla #vizslapuppy #gundogtraining #dogtraining

nicklambert1

Aug 22, 2019

Islay The 23 Week Old Vizsla

Islay on Skye - she was too young for grouse hunting but still had a great holiday. With the RIB in tow the journey up to Scotland took twelve hours but the dogs were comfortable on their Red Dog Company Large Mat. The wool topper keeps them a comfortable temperature while the memory foam prevents pressure points. #thereddogcompany #madeinengland #madeinbritain #gundog #workingdog #HPR #huntpointretrieve #dogsofinstagram #islay #archenfield #vizsla #vizslapuppy #dogmat #luxur

nick89215

Aug 12, 2019

Islay The 22 Week Old Vizsla

Enjoying the beach on Skye with big brother. #thereddogcompany #madeinengland #madeinbritain #Dog #gundog #workingdog #HPR #huntpointretrieve #dogsofinstagram #islay #archenfield #vizsla #vizslapuppy #dogcollar #collar #luxurydogcollar #finestdogcollar #qualitydogcollar #bestdogcollar #durabledogcollar #leatherdogcollar #bridleleatherdogcollar #englishbridleleathercollar #bridleleathercollar #saddler #bridleleather #englishbridleleather #handstitcheddogcollar #handstitchedcol

nick89215

Aug 5, 2019

Islay The 21 Week Old Vizsla

13.5 kg and 19.5 inches. Islay's first time out on the boat and she took to it like a duck to water. We made it to the Isle of Wight, without any crew falling in, where the dogs and children all had a good swim in Newtown Creek. #thereddogcompany #madeinengland #madeinbritain #Dog #gundog #workingdog #HPR #huntpointretrieve #dogsofinstagram #islay #archenfield #vizsla #vizslapuppy #dogcollar #collar #luxurydogcollar #finestdogcollar #qualitydogcollar #bestdogcollar #durabledo

nick89215

Jul 29, 2019

Islay The 20 Week Old Vizsla

13.1kg and 19.5 inches - Despite being exactly half Yogi's weight Islay in managing to hold her own. Recall is excellent, she will sit and stay for a few minutes while her supper is prepared, but I haven't made much progress teaching her to hold an item. #thereddogcompany #madeinengland #madeinbritain #Dog #gundog #workingdog #HPR #huntpointretrieve #dogsofinstagram #islay #archenfield #vizsla #vizslapuppy #dogcollar #collar #luxurydogcollar #finestdogcollar #qualitydogcollar

nick89215

Jul 21, 2019

Islay The 19 Week Old Vizsla

12.7kg and 18 1/2 inches. She's becoming more confident and ranging further on walks. Islay is very easy in the house but always determined to find a stick to chew when she's in the garden. Recall is very good for her age, as is sitting, and staying. She's an enthusiastic retriever, but unfortunately I've let her develop the habit of spitting the retrieve out at my feet, rather than delivering it to hand. I'm in the process of teaching her the 'hold' command which has worked

nick89215

Jul 18, 2019

Not long now....

In the meantime, a beautiful video featuring John, a good friend and Islay's breeder, hawking in Scotland. Islay will be too young this year but it will be interesting to see how Yogi performs on the hill. I'll probably run him on a line initially, to encourage him to be steady to the flush, and he certainly won't be doing a full day's work. None of the ground we visit has many grouse, so it's not uncommon for the dogs to be running for 45 minutes or longer, between points. W

nick89215

Jul 13, 2019

Islay The 18 Week Old Vizsla

12kg and 18.5 inches - So she didn't put on any weight this week, but grew another half inch taller. She's pretty young to be doing all this swimming, but we are making the most of the short British summer, and she really enjoys the water. I'm making sure she doesn't over do it, because like all pups, she can get cold pretty quickly. She has a wool Red Dog Company Mat in the back of car. Wool is amazing stuff - after a swim it quickly wicks away moisture and then keeps her a

The Red Dog Company

Jul 6, 2019

Islay The 17 Week Old Vizsla

12.1kg and 18 inches - She’s grown exactly one inch and one kilo over the last week. She is an enthusiastic retriever but has got into the habit of spitting the retrieve out at my feet. I thought I’d teach her the hold command, which worked well with Yogi, but the penny hasn’t quite dropped yet. After a mentally taxing session, she likes to crash out on her Red Dog Company Mat - orthopaedic memory foam with a real wool topper. #WoolDogMat #TheRedDogCompanyDogMat #Archenfield

The Red Dog Company

Jul 1, 2019

Islay The 16 Week Old Vizsla

11.1kg and 17 inches - Having fun with Yogi on the hottest day of the year so far. Getting pups confident in the water is so much easier, when the weather's good, and they've got a friend to play with. #Archenfield #huntingdog #HPR #madeinBritain #vizslapuppy #Vizsla #LuxuryDogBed #gundogtraining #dogcollar #TheRedDogCompany #Dogtraining #HavanaCollar #reddogcompanycollar #Britishdogcollar #beautifulcollar #handmadecollar #Islay

The Red Dog Company

Jun 23, 2019

Islay The 15 Week Old Vizsla

10kg and 16 3/4 inches - Making the most of the glorious weather. This is her first water retrieve; the following day she managed a short swim. Our Red Dog Company Collars hold up well to this kind of treatment, provided a natural fat based leather dressing is applied every so often, to replace the oils lost through use. #TheRedDogCompanyDogMat #Archenfield #handmade #HPR #madeinBritain #vizslapuppy #Vizsla #dogcollar #HavanaCollar #HuntPointRetrieve #reddogcompanycollar #han

The Red Dog Company

Jun 16, 2019

Islay The 14 Week Old Vizsla

9.2kg and 16.5 inches - She’ll now sit for sixty seconds before tucking in to her food - just. Pictured here using Yogi’s legs as a head rest, on one of our Mats, whilst showing off a Red Dog Company collar. #WoolDogMat #TheRedDogCompanyDogMat #luxurydogmat #Archenfield #handmade #madeinBritain #vizslapuppy #Gundog #vizsla #LuxuryDogBed #TheRedDogCompany #HavanaCollar #WoolMat #Bridleleatherdogcollar #Britishdogcollar #beautifulcollar #leathercollar #puppy #reddogcompanycolla

The Red Dog Company

Jun 7, 2019

Islay The 13 Week Old Vizsla

8kg and 16 inches - she’s becoming leggier by the day. Here she is relaxing in one of our Red Dog Company Apple Green Beds. She will sit and wait for her meals nicely, but now that she and Yogi have become firm friends, I’m losing the battle for her attention. #Archenfield #handmade #HPR #madeinBritain #vizslapuppy #Vizsla #LuxuryDogBed #TweedDogBed #TheRedDogCompany #Wool #Wooldogbed #dogbed #LuxuryBritishdogbed #HuntPointRetrieve #Islay

The Red Dog Company

May 30, 2019

Islay The 12 Week Old Vizsla

7.4kg and 14.5 inches - and already retrieving like a champ. She’s also getting the hang of the place boards, sitting nicely, and going left and right as required. #Archenfield #HPR #vizslapuppy #Gundog #Vizsla #British #puppy #LuxuryDogBed #gundogtraining #TheRedDogCompany #Dogtraining #HuntPointRetrieve #workingdog #retrieving #Islay

The Red Dog Company

May 23, 2019

Islay The 11 Week Old Vizsla

6.9kg and 13. 5inches - Another week another kilo. Islay had a quick introduction to the lead this afternoon, which went fairly smoothly. She will now sit and wait for a few seconds before feeding, and she dashes to me enthusiastically when called - as long as there isn’t something more interesting going on… #Archenfield #HPR #madeinBritain #vizslapuppy #Gundog #puppy #Huntingdog #LuxuryDogBed #gundogtraining #TheRedDogCompany #Dogtraining #Vizsla #Islay #HuntPointRetrieve #g

Luxury dog beds and accessories.

0808 196 1400

THE RED DOG COMPANY

Luxury Dog Beds & Accessories

MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN

BUILT TO LAST GUARANTEE

FAST UK DELIVERY

VET APPROVED

Online Shop

Our Story

Information

© 2022 The Red Dog Company