I'm Amanda, the breeder behind Maplewood Vizslas located in Iowa. Our breeding program focuses on health, conformation, temperament and hunting abilities. We strive to improve the breed while preserving the qualities that define the Vizsla. Our litters are raised in our home in order to provide the highest level of care, and socialization.
Q. & A. with Amanda
Why did you start breeding?
We brought home our first Vizsla several years ago and fell in love with their sweet personalities, drive in the field, and sleek look. That spiraled into three Vizslas, who are active in the field and more recently, the show ring. We decided to start breeding to promote and preserve those qualities that we fell in love with!
What makes your program special?
We raise our pups in our living room with crazy amounts of love and care. Puppies are started on house training, crate training, and we begin clicker training basic commands. We spend 9 weeks getting to know each puppy’s personality so we can send them to perfect homes for them. Our pups may only be in our house for 9 weeks, but they are always family and would be welcomed back if ever needed.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Amanda
Amanda has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include between $1,200 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The decision to offer limited or full registration is determined by the qualities shown in the individual puppy, not the price. I have a $200 deposit price to join the waitlist. This deposit is fully refundable for any reason, and goes towards the purchase price of a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Amanda may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Amanda offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Amanda directly.
Maplewood Vizslas meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Birdie, mom
Vizsla
About Birdie
Birdie is a female Vizsla. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Amanda decided to make her part of their program. Amanda has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Maple, mom
Vizsla
About Maple
Maple is a female Vizsla. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Amanda decided to make her part of their program. Amanda has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Scout, dad
Vizsla
About Scout
Scout is a male Vizsla. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Amanda decided to make him part of their program. Amanda has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Penny, mom
Vizsla
About Penny
Penny is a female Vizsla. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Amanda decided to make her part of their program. Amanda has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Maplewood Vizslas reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Vizslas.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
DNA Profile
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).