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Field WINS!

January 22nd, Tootsie (Ch. Barben's Happy Ending SH) won a 4-point retrieving major at the Sandhills Pointing Dog Club Field Trial in North Carolina!!! Tootsie is owned and loved by Barbara Zahn.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

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NEW AMATEUR FIELD CHAMPION!

January 8nd, Daisy (Ch. Barben's Rio Fortuna) won a 3-point Amateur Gun Dog major at the Tampa Bay Vizsla Club field trial in Quincy, FL, to finish her AMATEUR FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP!!!! Now she is AFC Barben's Rio Fortuna! Daisy is owned by Karen Buerki and Trish Burdin and handled by both as well!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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NEW SENIOR HUNTER!

January 8nd, Cali (Barben's Chianti RN JH) QUALIFIED at the Vizsla Club of Metro Atlanta hunt test in Milner, GA, finishing her Senior Hunter Title! Cali is adored by her mom and dad, Kay and Dan Deckert. She is also entirely trained and handled by her owner, Kaemmerle (Kay) Deckert.

Cali is now officially Barben's Chianti SH RN!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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Show WINS!

Making her debut (and having never been stacked until the night before), RAZN a Good Point (Alex) won all three days at the Atlanta dogs shows October 21-23, 2011, including going BOS over a Champion in her first show!  Proud breeder and mom Julie Bender thanks Kenzee and Axel for such lovely kids.  But biggest thanks and gratitude go to exceptional handler Lindsay Fetters, you two make a great team!!  Great start, Alex da Nawdee!!

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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NEW SENIOR HUNTER!

November 2011, Tootsie (Ch. Barben's Happy Ending) finished her SENIOR HUNTER title!!! Tootsie is owned and cherished by Barbara Zahn.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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Field Trial Placements

November 24, 2011, Bart (Ch. RAZN the Bar MH) placed 4th in Amateur Limited Gun Dog at the GSP Club of South Georgia field trial! Bart is owner trained and handled by Darcy DuVal.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

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Field Trial Placements

November 11, 2011, Bart (Ch. RAZN the Bar MH) placed 2nd in Open Gun Dog and Amateur Gun Dog at the GSP Club of South Georgia field trial! Bart is owner trained and handled by Darcy DuVal.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

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NAVHDA NA PRIZE 1!!!

April 6th, 2011, Vin (RAZN Vin de Garde JH) scored a perfect 112 at the Frontier chapter NAVHDA on August 6, 2011 in the Natural Ability test to earn his Prize I.  Vin is owned, trained, handled and loved by Mick and Val Cheshire in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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 NEW CHAMPION!

July 2nd, at the Conestoga VC Specialty, Dynata's Bound for Folly Ridge (Max), took Reserve Winners Dog to a 5 point major.

July 3rd, at the Conestoga VC Supported Entry, Max took WINNERS DOG for a 5 point major to finish his Championship.

INTRODUCING……………

CHAMPION Dynata's Bound for Folly Ridge

Max is owned and loved by Shella Fuhrman

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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NEW Agility Title!

 

May 21 and 22, 2011, at Jim Miller Park in Marietta,  Gracie earned TWO FIRST place wins in Open Standard to get her Open Agility title, and also earned one second place in Open Jumpers to finish her Open Jumpers title.  Now, it's on to the Excellent class!!!   Atta' girl to Cliffside's Chasing Grace JH OA OAJ.

 

Way to go Kathy and Gracie!!!!

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

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Show Win!

On May 12th, Mina (Annian's Chestnut Spring Hill Mina) took Winners Bitch at the Columbus Kennel Club (Crossroads of Georgia Cluster) in Perry, GA. Mina is owned and loved by Kelly Wood and co-owned, loved and bred by Sue Towne.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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Dock Diving Win!

 

On May 9th,  Claudia's Zany placed FIRST the Novice Division at the Bass Master Elite Pride of Georgia event in LaGrange, GA. She jumped 9' 3" and was dubbed "crouching vizsla, hidden dragon" because of the way she hunkers down and then springs for the toy!

 

Way to go Claudia and Zany!!!!

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

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NEW Agility Title and Q's!

 

On April 14th, Isaak (Ch. Cheswynd's Isaak of Skipfire)  placed FIRST in Open Jumpers at the Peach Blossom Cluster in Perry, GA, finishing his OAJ title. He ran the course in a blazing 23 seconds, while the second best time was 40 seconds! Isaak is owned and handled by Joanne Hamilton.

 

Way to go Joanne and Isaak!!!!!

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

 

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Field Trial WIN!

April 2nd, 2011, Lewis (BISS GCH Annian's Great Explorer JH) WON a 3-point retrieving major at the Tampa Bay Vizsla Club field trial!! Lewis is breeder-owned and handled by Sue Towne.

Way to go Sue and Lewis!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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Field Trial Placements!

March 20, 2011, Vin (RAZN Vin de Garde JH) placed 3rd (of 14) in his first horseback stake in Open Derby at the Rocky Mountain Vizsla Club field trial.  Mick rode his horse "Spirit" in his first trial, too.  Even Spirit running loose after Mick's first flush didn't keep Vin from forging on and getting lost for over 3 minutes, only to be found standing and finally coming in with the bird.  Mick was ecstatic to come behind such strong competition with a GSP winning and the same EP in second.

March 19, 2011,  Vin (RAZN Vin de Garde JH) placed 2nd (of 12) in Amateur Walking Derby at the Rocky Mountain Vizsla Club field trial.  This was Vin's and his owner, trainer, handler Mick Cheshire's first field trial!  Very few vizslas were entered and the grounds were big and wide.  Vin came in behind an English Pointer.

 Congrats boys for a GREAT first trial!!!!!!!!!!  We are all so proud of you and hope you are completely HOOKED!!

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Field Trial WINS!

On February 19, Alex (RAZN a Good Point) won Open Puppy for 2 points at the TBVC Circle C field trial.

 

On February 20, Alex (RAZN a Good Point) won Amateur Walking Puppy for 2 points at the TBVC Circle C field trial.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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Field Trial Placements

Jan. 23, 2011,  Kate (Barben’s Rio Carnaval JH) placed 3rd in Amateur Shooting Dog ( 1 hour) at the National Bird Hunter’s Association N.E. Regional Championship trial.

Dec. 11, 2010, Kate (Barben’s Rio Carnaval JH) placed 4th in Amateur Gun Dog (30 mins.) at the Georgia Brittany Club’s trial.

Kate is owned and handled by Amber Duff.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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AGILITY 'Q' and Placement

On January 15th, Aliss (Ch.Titan N Bayview's Whispers in the Wind RE, JH, CGC, NAJ)  placed 2nd with a clean run and 100 points in Open Jumpers at the Dog Owners Training Club agility trial in Lexington, VA. Aliss is owned, trained, and handled by Lori Salb.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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Field Trial WIN!

On January 13th, Freyja (Melto's Freyja) won Open Derby (horseback) at the GSP Club of Atlanta field trial. Freyja is owned and handled by Tania Campbell.

That's my GIRL!!! :-)

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NEW SENIOR HUNTER!

Jan 8th at the VCMA Hunt Test, Bailey JH finished his Senior Hunter title. He did it in style with 5 consecutive passing runs!!!! Bailey is owned, trained and handled by Rock and Mary Kenney! VERY NICE!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS on the NEW TITLE!!

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Master Hunter "Q"!

January 8th, Buck (Bluemoon Buckshot, SH)  earned his first Master Hunter leg at the VCMA Hunt Test! Buck is owned and handled by his mommy, Kathy Hansen.

 CONGRATULATIONS !!

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NEW JUNIOR HUNTERS!

January 8th and 9 at the VCMA Hunt Test, Wirehaired Vizsla, Vizcaya's Wire Rem Shades JH earned her final leg for her JH title on Saturday and Vizcaya's Wired For Sound JH earned his final 2 legs on Sat & Sun. "I would like to thank Rod Walley for their training and for running them in the tests! These are my first JH titled dogs!!" - Nancy Edmunds

CONGRATULATIONS on THE NEW TITLES!!!

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AGILITY 'Q'

On October 24th, Isaak (Ch. Cheswynd's Isaak of Skipfire)  placed FIRST in Novice Standard at the 4 Paw agility trial Sunday at Wills Park in Alpharetta. Isaak is owned and handled by Joanne Hamilton.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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*NEW DUAL CHAMPION*

On October 24th, Reba (Ch.Barben's Absolute Joie de Vivre) won Open Limited Gun Dog for a 3-point retrieving major at the Old Dominion VC trial , just one point from finishing her Dual Championship! Reba is owned by Deb Mahoney.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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SHOW WINS

On October 22 - 24th, Rhett (CH Annian's Gone With the Wind JH) won Best of Breed all three days at the Atlanta Shows! Rhett is owned by Vicki and Charles McArthur and Sue Towne.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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GRAND CHAMPION POINTS

On October 22 - 24th, Nancy Edmunds' Folsom, BISS CH Vizcaya's Fantasy Finish took Select Dog all 3 days at the Atlanta shows for 2 more majors and 2 points!!! He's just 7 points shy his GRCH!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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SHOW WIN

On October 22th, Mina (Annian's Chestnut Spring Hill Mina) won Winners Bitch, Best of Winners, and Best of Opposite Sex at the Douglasville Kennel Club dog show! Mina is owned by Kelly Wood and Sue Towne.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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Field Trial WINS and PLACEMENT

On October 16th, Vino (Barben's Final Frontier) WON a 3-point major retrieving win in Amateur Limited Gun Dog at the Mid-Florida Brittany Club field trial. Vino was handled by owner Matt Oess! Vino also got 4th place in Open Gun Dog.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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Field Trial WINS and PLACEMENT!

On October 16th, Freyja (Melto's Freyja) won Open Puppy at the Mid-Florida Brittany Club field trial. The following weekend at the Old Dominion Vizsla Club field trial she won Amateur Puppy and placed 3rd in Open Puppy (her first horseback stake). Freyja is owned by Tania Campbell and Lori Salb and was handled at these, her first two field trials, by Auntie Trish (Burdin). Thank you, Trish!!!

That's my GIRL!!! :-)

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NEW JUNIOR HUNTER!

On October 9-10, the Vizsla Club of Colorado held their first Hunt Test in conjunction with the Mile High Weimaraner Club at the Colorado Gun Dog Club in Strasburg, Colorado. Mick Cheshire and RAZN Vin de Garde (JH) "Vin" (6 months, 2 days) made full use of this "double – double" weekend by earning all four legs toward his Junior Hunter title. At 6 months and 2 days, Vin may just be the youngest Vizsla to receive a JH title, although this is difficult to confirm as fact since AKC records aren’t kept on ages.

Way to go Vin and Mick!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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FIELD TRIAL WIN and PLACEMENT

On October 1st, McKinley (CH Soco's Pinnacle Inspired One JH) WON Open Limited Gun Dog at the Conestoga Vizsla Club field trial. On October 3rd, McKinley placed 3rd in Open Gun Dog at the Conestoga Vizsla Club field trial. McKinley is owned by Sue Rushing and Deborah Verret.

Atta Boy McKinley!!!!

 CONGRATULATIONS!!

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Vizsla Club of America Nationals Win!!!

On October 1st, 2010, Mason (GCH Regal Point Pinnacle of Kilauea) won Best of Opposite Sex at Vizsla Club of America National Specialty!!! Mason is owned by Susan Rushing, Deborah Verret, and Debbie Sullivan and handled to this win by Debbie Sullivan. Mason's breeders are Debbie & Stephen Sullivan, Melissa Thomas, and Deborah Duty

HUGE WIN!!!! What a boy!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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Vizsla Club of America Nationals Win!!!

On September 29, 2010, Mason (GCH Regal Point Pinnacle of Kilauea) won Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes at the Vizsla Club of America National Specialty!!! Mason is owned by Susan Rushing, Deborah Verret, and Debbie Sullivan and handled to this win by Debbie Sullivan. Mason's breeders are Debbie & Stephen Sullivan, Melissa Thomas, and Deborah Duty

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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GRAND CHAMPION POINTS

 

Nancy Edmunds' Folsom, BISS CH Vizcaya's Fantasy Finish took Select Dog at the VCC Specialty on July 29, 2010 for a 5 point major towards his GRCH!!! He did it again at the all-breed show in Greenville on Sunday for another 5 point major towards his GRCH!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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SHOW WIN

 

April 23rd, Tootsie (Barben's Happy Ending) was Winners Bitch at the Anniston KC. 

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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 NEW CHAMPION!

Vizcaya's Carolina Fantasy - "Bella" took WB/BOW/BB on Saturday and WB/BOS on Sunday for 2 pts at the Hilton Head SC KC shows. She then took WB at the Valdosta KC show for a 5-pt major in Perry, GA, to finish her Championship.

INTRODUCING……………CHAMPION Vizcaya’s Carolina Fantasy

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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NEW CHAMPION!


Vizcaya's Lelkes Brand Name - "Polo" took WD/BOW for 2 pts at the Sawnee Mtn show in Atlanta, then took WD/BOW for a 4-pt major at the Douglasville KC show in Newnan, GA (April 4). The following weekend he took WD/BOW for another 4-pt major to finish his Championship.

Introducing………CHAMPION Vizcaya’s Lelkes Brand Name

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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SHOW WIN

Apple (Barben's From Here to Eternity) owned by Betty and Buck Riddle took a 4-point major at Valdosta KC on April 15.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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NEW JUNIOR HUNTER & SHOW PLACEMENTS

On April 10th at the Palmetto Pointing Breed Club's hunt test in Walhalla, SC Annian's Chestnut Spring Hill Mina, affectionately known as "Mina", qualified for her fourth leg in her quest towards her Junior Hunter title. The following week at the Perry, GA shows she proceeded to win second, third and fourth in the American Bred class and, to her mother's great delight, took first in American Bred at the VCMA Specialty and later Reserve Winners.

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Way to go, girls!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

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FIELD TRIAL WIN

April 4th, Stormy (Barben's Storm Warning) won Amateur Derby at Tampa Bay Vizsla Club.

 CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

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FIELD TRIAL WIN

April 4th, Jack (Ch. Barben's Absolut Huntsman) won Open Gun Dog for 2 retrieving points at Tampa Bay Vizsla Club.  Jack is owned by Will Garrett.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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NEW RALLY NOVICE (RN) OBEDIENCE TITLE!

 

Striker (Barben's Strike the Gold CD JH) has added another title to her name - RN.  She finished her Rally Novice title on April 3rd at the Newnan KC show.  Striker is owned, adored, trained, and handled by Becky White

 

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WOWEEE, YOU GALS ARE ON A ROLL!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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FIELD TRIAL PLACEMENT

Stoli (Barben's Absolutely Positive) 2nd place Open Limited Gun Dog, Tampa Bay Vizsla Club April 2.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

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NEW FIELD CHAMPION!

 

Sunday, 3/21, at the Old Dominion Vizsla Club field trial, Levi was handled to an Amateur Gun Dog WIN by friend Valerie Sails, to finish his FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP!

Levi is owned and adored by Trish Burdin and Karen Buerki.

 

INTRODUCING....drum roll please....badabadabada..

 

FC Cliffside's Tea Time at Maple Run

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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FIELD TRIAL WIN

March 20, Andy (Barben's Helluva Storm), won Open Derby at the Old Dominion Vizsla Club field trial!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

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FIELD TRIAL WIN

 March 20, Reba (Ch. Barben's Absolute Joie de Vivre) won a 5-point Open Gun Dog major at the Old Dominion Vizsla Club field trial!

 CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

 

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 SHOW WIN

Vizcaya's Crash Landing - "Banks" took WD/BOS for his first point at the Tullahoma KC show in Franklin, TN, on March 13th.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

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 SHOW WIN

Pura Vida Forever Day Dreaming - "Ruby" took WB for her first point at the Tullahoma KC show in Franklin, TN, on March 13th.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

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FIELD TRIAL PLACEMENTS

Annian's Chestnut Spring Hill Mina, affectionately known as Mina, ran in her first field trial ever on March 6-7th. She ran beautifully and pointed with style bringing home a 4th placement in Open Derby and a 2nd placement in Amateur Walking Derby. I couldn't be prouder! It seems I have found yet another adventure to embark on with my talented girl! GO TEAM PURPLE!!

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CONGRATULATIONS!!

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SHOW WINS

 

Vizcaya's Don't Leave Me - "Harley" took WB for 2 pts at the Sawnee Mtn. KC show in Atlanta. She also too WB for 1 pt at the Greenville SC KC show, and WB/BOW for 1 pt at the Spartanburg SC show (Feb 20th). She now just needs her majors. 

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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NEW CHAMPION!


Vizcaya's Famous Last Words - "Lil' B" took WD/BOW for a 4 pt major to finish his Championship at the Conyers KC show in
Atlanta on February 6th.

INTRODUCING….……CH. VIZCAYA’S FAMOUS LAST WORDS

CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

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NEW CHAMPION!


Vizcaya's Dancing Calla Lily - "Lily" too WB for a 4-pt major to finish her Championship at the Conyers KC show in
Atlanta (Feb. 6th), when she was 4 weeks pregnant!

INTRODUCING……CHAMPION Vizcaya’s Dancing Calla Lily

CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

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NEW COMPANION DOG (CD) OBEDIENCE TITLE!

 

Striker, Barben's Strike the Gold JH, is now Barben's Strike the Gold CD JH!  Striker completed her Companion Dog title at the Atlanta Obedience Club trial on November 15, 2009 by placing first in the Novice A class.  Striker is adored and owned by Becky White.

 

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WAY TO GO, BECKY AND STRIKER!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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NEW SENIOR HUNTER!

 

Buck (Bluemoon Buckshot) completed his Senior Hunter title on December 6th, 2009 at the Palmetto Pointing Breed Club hunt test in Walhalla, SC.

 

WAY TO GO KATHY AND BUCK!!!!!

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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MilkaWay Photography


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NEW CANINE GOOD CITIZEN

 

Mina (Annian's Chestnut Spring Hill Mina, CGC), owned by Kelly Wood and bred by Sue Towne, got her CGC on October 19, 2009 the day before her first birthday!!

 

Mina was recently introduced to birds and loves it!!!  So much so, she wouldn't hand them over :-)

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 

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BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW

Folsom, owned by Randy & Felicia Goodman and Nancy Edmunds, won the Vizsla Club of the Carolinas Specialty on July 23rd to become "BISS CH Vizcaya's Fantasy Finish." Folsom was bred by Daryl Schaal and Nancy Edmunds.

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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Visitors to the Virginia Museum of Natural History will soon have the opportunity to enjoy spectacular wildlife art in a variety of media, while also getting a rare glimpse into the fascinating processes artists use to create their work. The exhibit Wildlife Art Revealed will be open at the Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville from September 26, 2009 to January 9, 2010.

Wildlife Art Revealed features wildlife art in different media by selected artists. The exhibit will include bronze animal sculptures by Paul Rhymer, pyrography (wood burning) by Julie Bender, oil paintings and graphite drawings by Robert Caldwell, and bronze animal sculptures by Roger Martin.

This wood burning by Julie Bender of Matt and Justeen's Vino will be on display in this 4-artist exhibit!

CONGRATULATIONS, JULIE, FOR THE RECOGNITION OF AMAZING ARTWORK! 

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BIG DIG

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Rio is proud of his project and so are we!

(Note to Rio: stop before you get to a place where you're on the menu.)

GOOD JOB, RIO!!

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SHOW WINS

July 8-10, Fergie (Barben's Duchess of York) in her usual Fergilicious style won Winners Bitch 3 days in a row at the Comal County, Bexar County, and Austin Kennel Club shows! Fergie is owned by Barbara Zahn.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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NSTRA PLACEMENT

Shooter, DC Valley Hunter's Southern Comfort CD MH NAJ, placed 4th out of 26 dogs at a NSTRA trial May 24th in Lake Wales.

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CONGRATULATIONS!!

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BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW

Rhett, owned and loved by Vicki and Charles McArthur and Sue Towne won the VCMA's Specialty with and entry of 63 V's to become "BISS CH Annian's Gone With The Wind JH."

VCMA SPECIALTY STUD DOG CLASS WINNER

.....and his dad, Lewis, CH Annian's Great Explorer JH won the Stud Dog Class

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX IN SPECIALTY SHOW

Kallie, CH Skipfire's How Lucky Kan Ya Get, owned and adored by Joanne and David Hamilton took Best of Opposite Sex at the VCMA's Specialty with and entry of 63 V's!

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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BEST VETERAN IN SPECIALTY SHOW

Milo, CH Skipfire's Mountain Milo, owned and adored by Joanne and David Hamilton took Best Veteran at the VCMA's Specialty!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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VCMA SPECIALTY AWARD OF MERIT

Ch Ky ’s Cj Watch’n Me Wynn JH, “Jenny” Bred, Owned and Handled by Thecla Tyner received AOM at the Vizsla Club of Metro Atlanta Specialty on 4/12/09 under Ms. Margarie Martorella in Perry , GA.   At the Age of 18 months this was a real accomplishment!  Having received her Championship in January at 15 months of age she had only been shown at one other show as a special! There were 63 Vizslas in the competition that day!  Ky’s Wynn’n Celtic Copper also won the Bred by Class that same day!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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SHOW WIN

Ky’s Wynn’n Celtic Copper, “Copper” co-owned by Dan Randal and Thecla Tyner, bred and handled by Thecla Tyner went WD for a 3 pt major win under Mr. Sam Houston McDonald at the Augusta KC Club on 4/10/09 in Perry, GA!

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 

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NEW MASTER HUNTER!

 

It is with great pride that I introduce to you the NEWEST MASTER HUNTER - CH RAZN THE BAR MH (Barty a.k.a. “The BartMan”).  On April 4, 2009, at the Palmetto Pointing Breed’s Hunt Test in Walhalla, SC, Bart achieved his fifth and final leg towards his Master Hunt Title.  Judge Deb Moody awarded Bart his first leg in October, 2008, and was moved to tears to be a part of his final leg!  Bart is blissfully owned, handled, trained, loved, cared for and doted on by his mom Darcy and was proudly bred by Julie Bender out of CH Vizcaya’s Raisin Caine MH and CH Jazzan’s Rusty Dusty Blues!!!  What a great way to end a phenomenal season with an extraordinary Vizsla!!!  GOOOOOOOOOO TEAM BARTY!!!!!!!!

 

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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NEW SENIOR HUNTER!

 

Riley (CH Barben's Piccadilly Circus SH CGC) completed his Senior Hunter title on February 21, 2009 at the GSP of Atlanta HT in Jackson.

 

YAAAY CALUDIA AND KING RILEY!!!!!

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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MASTER HUNTER Q

February 8th, at the Vizsla Club of the Carolinas hunt test in Winnsboro, SC, CH RAZN THE BAR SH ("Barty Pants") received his 2nd "Q" towards his Master Title!

Gooo Barty Goooo!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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