I'm Sheryle T., the breeder behind Smoothbore Vizslas located in Stevens Point, WI. We're passionate about raising well-rounded Vizlas who excel as hunting dogs and loving family members. We utilize the NAVHDA testing system to evaluate our dogs' hunting potential, and we are founding members of the Versatile Vizsla Hunting Alliance. We take pride in our puppies and hope they bring lasting joy and love into your homes!
Q. & A. with Sheryle
Why did you start breeding?
A consistent love for the breed and hunting encouraged the beginning of Smoothbore Vizslas. Our goal is to not only produce beautiful, healthy puppies, but to help promote responsible breeding in order to ensure that the Vizsla will continue to thrive for generations to come.
What makes your program special?
Smoothbore is a premier breeder of Vizslas. Our focus on performance, health, conformation, and unmatched intelligence brings us to the front of the pack. We place a strong focus on performance in the field and in water. If you are looking for the perfect hunting dog and companion, look no further!
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Sheryle
Sheryle 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
Connect with Sheryle to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Sheryle 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 Sheryle 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 Sheryle directly.
Smoothbore 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Smoothbore 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.