[[Image(Vizsla Spring.JPG, 300, Thumbnail)]] '''DC Vizsla Meetup Group''' is a community of '''Vizsla''' enthusiast who live in the '''DC, Maryland and Virginia''' area. We love '''Vizsla''' and look for ''fun activities and opportunities to exercise and socialize'' our dogs. Breed Standard - [http://www.akc.org/breeds/vizsla/index.cfm AKC Breed Standard] Breed Description - [http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/vizsla.htm DogBreedInfo]; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vizsla Wikipedia] Local Clubs - [http://www.cvcweb.org/ Conestoga Vizsla Club]; [http://www.odvc.org/ Old Dominion Vizsla Club]; [http://www.rappahannock-navhda.com/ NAVHDA - VA] Book Recommendations - [http://www.amazon.com/Versatile-Vizsla-Marion-I-Coffman/dp/1577790561 The Versatile Vizsla-- Marion Coffman]; [http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Vizsla-Gay-Gottlieb/dp/0876053770/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1305840312&sr=1-1 The Complete Vizsla-- Gay Gottlieb] [http://www.amazon.com/Vizsla-B-C-Boggs/dp/0960883800/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1305840398&sr=1-1 The Vizsla-- Bernard Boggs] Puppy Info - [http://www.openpaw.org/PDFs/BEFORE_YouGetYourPuppy.pdf Dr. Ian Dunbar - Before You Get Your Puppy]; [http://www.dogstardaily.com/storefront/after-you-get-your-puppy Dr. Ian Dunbar - After You Get Your Puppy] Dog Shows - [http://www.infodog.com/showinfo/showmain.htm Infodog]; [http://www.raudogshows.com/ Rau Dog Shows] = Animal Control Laws = [http://library.findlaw.com/1999/Sep/1/128240.html Liability for Dog Attack] == '''Montgomery County''' === [http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/poltmpl.asp?url=/content/pol/districts/MSB/animal/summarylaws.asp Animal Control Laws] = WHERE GO WITH YOUR DOG: = == '''Washington, DC''' == Rock Creek Park(Beach Drive) - Enter at 16th & Kennedy, park near Ranger Station at bottom of hill. Road Closed to traffic on Weekends and Holidays. Double track dirt path on west side of the creek. Cross street at Blagden and follow path on east side of the creek back. 1 to 1/2 Hours round trip. Dogs must be kept on a leash. Rock Creek Park is a National Park == '''Maryland''' == Paint Branch Stream Valley (aka Fairland Park in Montgomery County) [http://www.montgomeryparks.org/PPSD/ParkTrails/trails_MAPS/paint_branch.shtm, Description]; [http://www.trailvoice.com/washington-dc/parks-trails/paint-branch-stream-valley-park-trail Trail Info]; [http://www.montgomeryparks.org/PPSD/ParkTrails/trails_MAPS/trailmap_pdfs/paint_branch.pdf Trail Map] The County Website does not mention a Leash Law. There are signs posted that mention leashes are required. There are other signs posted that mention dogs must be kept on a leash or under the owner's control. PLEASE RESPECT OTHER PARK USERS. Patapsco Valley State Park Patuxent Wildlife Refuge McKee Beshers Middle Patuxent Wildlife Refuge Rachel Carson == '''Virginia''' == = EVENTS HELD BY FRIENDS OF DCVM = Conestoga Vizsla Club Fun Day(June 5, 2001) Rose Hill Game Preserve, Culpeper, VA - [http://www.cvcweb.org/Fun%20Day%202011%20Flyer.pdf Flyer]; [http://www.cvcweb.org/Fun%20Day%202011%20details.pdf Additional Info] = WHERE TO BOARD: = If you don't have a friend in the group that is able to keep your dog while you're away, these are some of the places members have used in the past with success. (Please leave or add your name to the list of people recommending any boarding kennel. Thanks! = WHERE TO BUY SUPPLIES: = [http://www.gundogsupply.com/ Gun Dog Supply]; [http://www.lcsupply.com/ Lion Country Supply]; [http://www.cabelas.com/ Cabelas]; [http://shop.dogsunlimited.com/ Dogs Unlimited];[http://www.kvpet.com KV Pet]