Yesterday I took Diva and Quest in for their rabies and leptospirosis shots. The lepto vaccine can sting and puppies with little body fat, such as Vizslas, tend to feel the sting more. Diva was a bit bothered by it, trying to bite at the injection sites but still took treats while the effects were wearing off. On the other hand, Quest showed his true 'soft boy' colours by being a real baby. He wanted to crawl onto the vet's lap and be held and hugged. Poor boy! He felt very sorry for himself and milked the situation for all the attention and cuddles he could get while Diva wandered around the office exploring and looking for mischief. The reality is, Vizsla males are big sucks and softies; they are needy; they want to be with you all the time; give them a verbal correction or just raise your voice (not necessarily at them) and they can whither in front of you. The girls on the other hand, are often more independent, bounce back quickly from any chastisement and general more pain-tolerant. Of course, there are always exceptions.
Diva and Quest
Quest
Quest and Diva in the garden
I am learning that this is the case now that I have Grady. He is SO different than the girls.
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