I'm Trudy H., the breeder behind Waymaker Vizslas located in Coal Center, PA. Waymaker Vizsla pups are bred for health, temperament and conformation. Our pedigrees show extensive titles in field trials, hunt tests, conformation titles & obedience titles. We are dedicated to providing our families a well rounded addition to their family for competition or just a velcro dog.
Q. & A. with Trudy
Why did you start breeding?
My husband and I have been competing and breeding since 1994. My husband was raised with bird dogs owning several over the years. He introduced me to Vizslas and there is no going back. To find a breed that loves to compete in conformation, and then be able to hunt birds being "all in" finishing with a cuddle and loving you like you're the only person on earth is truly remarkable.
What makes your program special?
At Waymaker, we strive to produce the best litter possible. We're always moving forward, never back. We evaluate a female that has passed all qualifications to produce a litter and then set out to find the perfect male. We pride ourselves on covering all the bases for a healthy, well rounded litter from parents with conformation, hunting and obedience titles.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are golden rust. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Puppy 10
Went home
Male
Puppy 8
Went home
Male
Puppy 6
Went home
Male
Puppy 4
Went home
Male
Puppy 5
Went home
Male
Puppy 1
Went home
Male
Puppy 9
Went home
Male
Puppy 2
Went home
Male
Puppy 7
Went home
Male
Puppy 11
Went home
Female
Jade
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Trudy
Trudy 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 a $500 deposit and between $1,500 - $2,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC registration, contract with guarantee, microchip and socialization. We require a $500 deposit to hold a puppy until they are 8 weeks.”
Contract & health guarantee
Trudy 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 Trudy 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 Trudy directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Vet records
Microchip
Extras
AKC registration
Food & treats
Registration
Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Trudy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Coal Center, PA
147 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Arnold Palmer Airport
133 miles away
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More about Trudy
Club memberships
Trudy is a member of South Hills Kennel Club, Mastiff Club of Northern Ohio, Bulldog Club of America, and Mastiff Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeding Basics course, AKC ABC's of Dog Breeding, Genetic Defects course, AKC Nutritional Influences On Reproduction course, AKC ABC's of Breeding, Breeding Systems course, AKC ABC's of Dog Breeding, Pedigree course, American Kennel Club Canine College, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Trudy has been a member of Good Dog for 10 months
Trudy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Trudy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Waymaker 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
Cherry, mom
Vizsla
About Cherry
Beautiful, driven, and full of personality — this lovely Vizsla is the dam of our current litter. She proudly earned her AKC Junior Hunter (JH) title, proving her natural hunting instincts and focus in the field.
At home, she’s all heart — devoted to her family and happiest when she’s outdoors, whether exploring the woods or relaxing by the fire after a long day’s adventure. Her wonderful temperament and athletic ability make her a perfect example of the Vizsla breed.
River, mom
Vizsla
About River
River holds a hunting title finishing her AKC JH. She is a beautiful example of the breed. River is a cuddler but loves to hunt just as much. She's a very versatile girl that loves everything.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Waymaker 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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (SHOR)
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
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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Trudy to bring home their puppies.
Kelly V.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
What an amazing experience it has been working with Trudi and Waymaker Viszlas! She was responsive and helpful. She helped me pick out the perfect puppy. She checked in on us after we got the puppy and had lots of helpful instructions and advice.