Foundation:

After many years being involved with Standard Poodles, I became interested in the Hungarian Vizsla.  In the early days, they were relatively scarce.  Over the years their popularity has increased enormously and I have seen many changes in the breed.

You will see from the many photographs on this site that my aim is, and has always been to selectively breed for quality, type, temperament, soundness, working ability and beauty.

In an effort to improve the quality and longevity of the breed, I have imported a total of SIX males to date.  The most recent "Tiga" is still a youngster.  "Punter" was imported in 2001.  He was carefully planned to tie in with earlier UK lines and bred under my UK prefix (Hanabrit). He has certainly made his presence felt in a short time, being the biggest winning Vizsla in Australia for the last four years.  All of these imported dogs have contributed significantly not only to 'Hanafor' but the breed as a whole in this country.

In 2003/04 'Hanafor' entered a new phase by officially including Barb Stading.

Barb acquired her first Vizsla in 1990 and her second in 1993 and exhibited under Elessar Kennels.  Prior to acquiring Vizslas, Barb owned and trialled German Shepherd Dogs having purchased her first dog in 1977.