[samsmom]

Odd thing happened today- never witnessed this with my first Vizsla- just wondering if anyone else has seen this. Ruby noticed all the deer in our backyard today- quite close to the windows. She started barking, deep guttural bark. I looked at her backside and her fur was standing up in a line down her back - just like a Rhodesian ridgeback!

 

[Gabica]

yes, it is not uncommon to raise their hackle due to agitation or even excitement.

 

[samsmom]

yes, it is not uncommon to raise their hackle due to agitation or even excitement.

Thank you!

 

[texasred]

Mine even do it, sometimes when playing with each other.

 

[Cavscout107]

My V does it all the time with deer and other critters.......then he takes off chasing them!

 

[Dan_A]

Ellie has done this many times, when she gets pissed at something or surprised by something even if it’s a good thing.

 

[Helga]

Odd thing happened today- never witnessed this with my first Vizsla- just wondering if anyone else has seen this. Ruby noticed all the deer in our backyard today- quite close to the windows. She started barking, deep guttural bark. I looked at her backside and her fur was standing up in a line down her back - just like a Rhodesian ridgeback!

Yes, my Vizsla has always done this