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BRAGS

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FIELD WIN

 

April 19th, 2008, Barben's Happy Ending "Tootsie" won Amateur Derby at the Connecticut Valley Vizsla Club trial!  Tootsie is owned by Barbara Zahn.

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS!

 

FIELD WIN

 

April 5th, 2008, Barben's Happy Ending "Tootsie" won Open Derby at the Nutmeg GSP Club trial!  Tootsie is owned by Barbara Zahn.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!

 MASTER AGILITY Q's

 

FC AFC Valley Hunter Divine Edition UD RAE MH AX OAJ VC  "Edie", owned and loved by Lisa Durham, received her first MX leg on Friday, 4/11 and her first MXJ leg on Saturday, 4/12, at the Peach Blossom Cluster in Perry.

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

 

SENIOR HUNTER Q

 

CH RAZN THE BAR JH ("Barty Pants") received his 2nd leg towards his Senior title at the Tampa Bay Vizsla Club's Hunt Test March 15th in style!  Bart also placed 1st in the Hunting Dog Stakes with what the Judges called an "Awesome Run!"  Bart is owned and chauffeurred by Darcy S. DuVal and bred by Julie "Gammee" Bender.

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

AGILITY Q

 

March 9, 2008, Ch Cheswynd's Isaak of Skipfire Qualified, and took Second place at his very first agility trial.
Lawrenceville Kennel Club Agility trial

Novice A JWW - 24 Inch - Judge: Christin Dewey

Isaak is owned by Joanne and David Hamilton.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

 

NEW ROM

(Registry of Merit)

In recognition of their contributions to the breed, the VCA awards the

Registry of Merit Certificate (ROM) to those Vizslas whose offspring reflect the breed’s character and

purpose, as evidenced by the titles achieved.

 

CH Bayview N Tivoliz CPR CRK Ben JH received his ROM on December 20, 2007.  Ben is owned by Lori Salb.

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

2008 VCA NATIONAL GUN DOG CHAMPIONSHIP PLACEMENT

 

March 1, 2008, FC Trinity's Cotton Gin Shooter (Zeko) placed 4th at the VCA National Gun Dog Championship!  Zeko was handled by Wayne James and is owned by Nathan Williams.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

2008 VCA NATIONAL PUPPY STAKE CHAMPIONSHIP

 

March 1st, 2008, Barben's Final Frontier "Vino" WON the 2008 VCA National Puppy Stake Championship!  Vino was handled by Jamie Fountain and is owned by Matt and Justeen Oess.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

 

2008 VCA NATIONAL PUPPY STAKE CHAMPIONSHIP

March 1, 2008, Barben's Happy Ending "Tootsie" placed 2nd at the 2008 VCA National Puppy Stake Championship!  Tootsie is owned by Barbara Zahn and was handled by Bob Seeyle.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Senior Hunter Q!

CH RAZN THE BAR JH ("Bartilicious") received his 1st leg towards his Senior title at the GSP Club of Atlanta Hunt Test in Jackson, GA!  Bart is owned, handled and trained by Darcy "Mommee" DuVal, and bred by Julie "Gammee" Bender, who are both super proud of Mr. Bart's accomplishments this season.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

NEW MASTER HUNTER!

 

Raisin qualified for her 4 & 5th Master Hunter legs February 22nd & 23 at the GSP Club of Middle Tennessee Hunt Test to earn her MASTER HUNTER title!  Raisin was trained and handled by her mom, Julie Bender!  What a TEAM!!! 

 

INTRODUCING.....drum roll, please

badabadabadabadabadabada...CRASH!

CH Vizcaya's Raisin Caine MH VC CGC

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 

 

FIELD WIN

 

February 17, 2008, Barben's Final Frontier "Vino" won Open Derby at the Tampa Bay Vizsla Club field trial.  Vino is owned by Matt and Justeen Oess and handled by Trish Burdin.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!

 

FIELD PLACEMENTS

 

February 17, 2008, Ch. Razn the Bar "Bart" placed 2nd in Amateur Gun Dog for 1 point at the Tampa Bay Vizsla Club field trial.  Barty is trained and handled by his soccer mom, Darcy DuVal.

Barty also placed 4th on Saturday and 2nd on Sunday in the TBVC Huntin Dog stake.  GOOOO BARTY!

 

CONGRATULATIONS!

 

FIELD PLACEMENT

 

February 16 & 17, 2008, Barben's Happy Ending "Tootsie" placed 4th in Amateur Walking Derby and 2nd in Open Derby at the Tampa Bay Vizsla Club field trial.  Tootsie is owned by Barbara Zahn and was handled by Trish Burdin.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!

 

FIELD PLACEMENT

 

February 16, 2008, Barben's Rio Fortuna "Daisy" placed 3rd in Amateur Walking Puppy at the Tampa Bay Vizsla Club field trial.  Daisy is owned byTrish Burdin and Karen Buerki and was handled by Trish.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!

 

FIELD WIN

 

February 16, 2008, Barben's Rio Branco "Branco" won Amateur Walking Puppy at the Tampa Bay Vizsla Club field trial.  Bronco is owned by Ben Zahn and handled by Trish Burdin.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!

 

FIELD WINS/PLACEMENTS

 

February 16 & 17, 2008, Trish Burdin "Trish" handled multiple entrants to 5 placements in Amateur Walking Puppy, Amateur Walking Derby, and Open Derby in 80F+ Florida heat!  With not only mind-boggling endurance, but also the enthusiasm to put these puppies on top of their game, Trish gets my vote for SUPER DUPER PUPPY HANDLER BIONIC WOMAN!

 

MASTER HUNT TEST Q

 

CH Vizcaya's Raisin Caine SH VC CGC ("Raisin") racked up her 3rd MH leg at the Charleston SC Weim Club hunt test on January 13th.
Way to go Julie and Raisin!

 

NICE JOB!!!!

 

NSTRA PLACEMENT

 

DC AFC Bayview's Treasured Odinn MH "Odinn" placed 3rd at the Middle Georgia Sportsman's Club Field Trial on 12/8/08.  Odinn scored 767 points, earned a point toward his NSTRA championship, and qualified to compete in the Georgia Regional Elimination Trial.
 

 

ATTA BOY!

 

 

NEW  FIELD  CHAMPION!

 

Trinity's Cotton Gin Shooter (Zeko) placed 1st in a 33-dog stake at the GSP Club of Middle Tennessee trial, finishing his FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP!  Zeko is Wayne and Trish James' first home-bred FIELD CHAMPION!  Zeko is owned by Nathan Williams.

 

Introducing.....

 

FC Trinity's Cotton Gin Shooter

 

 CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 

 

NATURAL ABILITY PRIZE

 

Healing Stream's Dakota "Dakota" received a PRIZE II (107 points) at the NAVDHA (Southeastern Chapter) Natural Ability Test in October!  Dakota is owned by Barbara and Ben Zahn.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

 

FIELD PLACEMENTS

 

From her debut until our October meeting, Barben's Happy Ending "Tootsie", owned by Barbara Zahn,  has placed in every stake she was entered. 

It's the name I tell you! 

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

 

FIELD PLACEMENT

 

October 13, 2007, Barben's Rio Fortuna "Daisy" got 3rd place in Open Puppy at the Miami Valley Vizsla Club field trial.  Daisy is owned and adored by Trish Burdin and Karen Buerki.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!

FIELD PLACEMENTS

 

Barben's Final Frontier "Vino" placed 2nd in Amateur Walking Puppy, 4th in Open Puppy, and 4th in Amateur Walking Derby at the Miami Valley Vizsla Club field trials.  Vino is owned by Matt and Justeen Oess.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

 

FIELD WIN

 

On October 6, 2007, Luke, DC Barben's Absolut Martini, won Open Limited Gun Dog at the Conestoga Vizsla Club field trial, to take home the Helen and Del Seelye Memorial Traveling Trophy!  Luke is owned by Barbara and Ben Zahn and handled by Bobby Seelye. 

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

NEW ADDITION

 

In November, Freda Kirtley will be welcoming a new Wirehair Vizsla puppy imported from Denmark.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

 

FIELD TRIAL WIN

 

On October 4th, at the Diamond State GSP Association field trial, Barben's Curious George "Rio", owned by Barbara and Ben Zahn and handled by Bob Seelye, won Open Gun Dog for a 3-point major!

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

 

 

FIELD TRIAL WIN

 

On September 30th, at the Miami Valley Vizsla Club field trial, Barben's Curious George "Rio", owned by Barbara and Ben Zahn and handled by Bob Seelye, won Open Gun Dog for a 5-point major!

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

 

 

NEW CHAMPION!

 

On September 23, 2007, Barben's Petticoat Lane "Lacey" was awarded Winners Bitch which finished her championship at the Newnan Kennel Club show.  Lacey is owned Barbara Zahn and Freda Kirtley and dearly loved by her Aunt Claudia (Park). 

Introducing......CHAMPION Barben's Petticoat Lane!l

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

 

 

NEW CHAMPION!

 

On September 22, 2007, Barben's An Absolute Doll "Sally" was awarded Winners Bitch and Best of Winners, which finished her championship at the Atlanta Kennel Club show (Vizsla Club of Metro Atlanta Supported Entry). 

Sally is owned by Beecher and Joanne DuVall and bred by Ben and Barbara Zahn.

Introducing......CHAMPION Barben's An Absolute Doll

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

 

 

NEW CHAMPION!

 

On September 16, 2007, RAZN The Bar, JH, "Bart" became a Champion winning Winner's Dog, Best of Winners and Best of Breed at the Chattanooga Kennel Club.  He is owned, loved and indulged (code for spoiled) by Darcy DuVal and proudly bred by Julie Bender.  Congratulations also goes out to Mommy Raisin (or is there a "z" in there?) on her 2nd Champion.

CONGRATULATIONS DARCY, BART, and GAMMY JULIE!!!

 

FIELD PLACEMENTS

 

On September 9th at the Miami Valley Vizsla Club, Barben's Absolut Huntsman "Jack", owned by Will and Lisa Garrett, placed 2nd in Open Derby!

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

 

FIELD PLACEMENTS

 

On September 9th at the Miami Valley Vizsla Club, Barben's Happy Ending "Tootsie", owned by Barbara Zahn,  placed 4th in open puppy.  This was Tootsie's field trial debut!! 

On September 9th at the Miami Valley Vizsla Club, Barben's Final Frontier "Vino" placed 2nd in open puppy.  This Vino's field trial debut, too!!!  Vino is owned by Matt and Justeen Oess.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

 

NEW CHAMPION!

 

Reba--now Ch. Barben's Absolute Joie de Vivre, winner's bitch for back to back 4 point majors, Bayou Kennel Club, Monroe, LA, Sept 1 and 2, owned by Deb and Dennis Mahoney of Lake Charles, LA.  Reba is Barben's 93rd champion!

 

CONGRATULATIONS to the MALONES and ZAHNS!

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

NEW CHAMPION!

 

Sunday, May 13, RAZN the Stakes JH, "Mackenzee" took Winners Bitch and Best of Winners at the Macon Kennel Club show for a 4 point major to finish her Championship!!   Kenzee is the first RAZN champion, obtained all her points in the Bred By Exhibitor class and is loved, owned and handled by Julie Bender. 

Introducing.... CH. RAZN the Stakes JH!

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS on your first home-bred champion, Julie!!!

 

NEW CHAMPION!

 

Saturday, May 26, Skipfires How Lucky Kan Ya Get "Kalli,", owned and loved by Joanne and David Hamilton, took Winners Bitch, Best of Breed, and a GROUP 4 at the Oak Ridge Kennel Club show in Harriman, TN.  This finishes Kalli's championship! 

Introducing.... CH. Skipfires How Lucky Kan Ya Get!

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Videos

Kalli in Group Ring - Down & Back

Kalli Getting Group 4 Ribbon

 

 

NEW SENIOR HUNTER!

 

CH Vizcaya's Raisin Caine SH VC CGC ("Raisin") qualified for her 4th consecutive senior hunter leg Sunday, April 8 at the Palmetto Pointing Breed Club Hunt Test at Walhalla, SC.  Raisin is loved and owned by Julie Bender and bred by Nancy Edmunds.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 

WESTMINSTER AWARD OF MERIT!

 

Ch. Skipfire's Mountain Milo "Milo", owned and loved by Joanne and David Hamilton, received an Award of Merit at the Westminster Kennel Club Show!  There was a total entry of 28 champions competing and only 4 Awards of Merit were given!  Milo was expertly handled by his breeder, Jan Fowler.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 

 

NEW  DUAL  CHAMPION / AMATEUR FIELD CHAMPION!!

 

Odinn (Ch. Bayview's Treasured Odinn, MH), owner trained and handled, finished his Field Championship and his Amateur Field Championship by winning Amateur Limited Gun Dog and Open Gun Dog at the TBVC field trial on Saturday, 3/31.  Odinn needed 2 points in each to finish both titles, but went out with a bang, collecting another major win in Open.  Odinn is owned by Tania Seifert Campbell and bred by Lori Salb!

 

Introducing...... DC AFC Bayview's Treasured Odinn MH

 

 

 

FIELD WIN

RAZN the Stakes JH ("Mackenzee") attended her last field trial as a derby dog at the GSP Club of Atlanta field trial in Jackson , GA on March 4, 2007. With a very strong run in Amateur Walking Derby, she placed first
and took home the blue and two points toward her field championship! Yay Kenzee!!

 

FIELD WIN

 

Cliffside's Tee Time at Maple Run, JH, "Levi", owned by Karen Buerki and Trish Burdin, won 1st place (21 starters) in Open Walking Derby and 2nd place in Amateur Derby at the TBVC Field Trial in Mascotte, FL on February 17 and 18, 2007.  Levi was handled by Karen for both stakes.

CONGRATULATIONS!

 

 

FIELD PLACEMENT

 

Sunday, February 25, 2007, RAZN the Bar, JH, "Bart," owned and handled by Darcy DuVal, placed second in Open Derby at the Gordon Setter Club of America.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 

 

FIELD PLACEMENT

 

Saturday, February 24, 2007, Razn the Stakes ("Mackenzee"), owned and handled by Julie Bender, placed second in Open Derby at the Gordon Setter Club of America.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!