I had researched Vizslas for some time, meeting Fran and her three girls Ruby, Flora, and Toffee in a local park by chance one morning after hearing a lot about Fran as a breeder. Fran didn't know me from Adam yet was more than happy to talk about her girls, as luck would have it Ruby had a litter a couple of weeks previous with one little girl left. Fran said she would be happy for me, my wife and daughter to come and have a look at the litter which we did a couple of days later. Our initial visit lasted two hours, to be followed by a second a week later lasting the same amount of time.
The knowledge Fran has is second to none. Fran is most welcoming and is assessing you as a potential owner as much as we were assessing the pup, Fran cares dearly for her three girls, Ruby, Flora, and Toffee, and she has the same feelings about her pups. We are lucky to live near Fran and her girls so we meet up most mornings - Sanka can see her mum and the other girls and have a good play - this also gives Fran a chance to see one of Ruby's pups daily, always with a big welcome for Sanka. It's important to know what you are taking on with a Vizsla, the help and support Fran has given to us with Sanka has been brilliant - Fran is always ready to guide and help.
Fran does go the extra mile - we were invited by Fran to meet up with Sanka's brother Louis - it was great to see them recognise each other and play together, we had a good chat with Louis owners who were as happy with the support from Fran as we are. If you are thinking of getting a vizsla and want a breeder with extensive knowledge, a proven record showing vizslas in some of the country's major shows, and is always there for you if you need some friendly help and guidance Fran Jepson fits this brief perfectly and from our personal experience is highly recommended.
Pat & Carol Boyle
Fran has been beyond helpful from the moment we first met. She allowed us to visit Flora on many occasions even before the puppies were born to ensure we were happy with our choice of litter. She then kept us up to date throughout the pregnancy with regular updates and photos. She allowed us to visit on a weekly basis once puppies were born which helped greatly with socialisation. Fran has always been there if we needed help and has been a wealth of information. We now have the most fabulous little girl who we wouldn't change for the world.
Laura Francis
Fran is not only passionate about her animals but also about the quality of the breed. An off the wall lunatic who we would have no qualms about using for our third puppy.
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