The Rio Salado Vizsla Club Newsletter August 2012

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1 The Rio Salado Vizsla Club Newsletter August 2012 Check out the Rio Salado Vizsla Club s web site at for the latest club news and information. Inside this issue: AKC s New Show 18 Awards Banquet 8 Brags & Cries 14 Calendar Contest 2 Calendar of Events 19 Calendar Photos 3 CGC Tests 11 Directory 20 Hunt Test Results 13 Hunt Training 11 Hunt Training Photos 12 In Memorium 16 New Members 17 President s Message 1 President s Message Plans are moving forward to hold our Hunt Test in August. Due to fire restrictions we only were notified last week that we would be able to use the Forest for this Test.. It always proves to be a very popular event and we hope to see many of you there. It has been a difficult few months as far as being able to train, but hopefully, many of you will be successful when you enter the tests. The next club event will be the Pizza Party and Photo Contest voting. Watch for your invitation the end of the month. The event will be held at Betty VanDenburgh's Club house at Coulter Estates on Saturday October 6th. MAKE SURE YOU SEND YOUR PHOTOS TO MIKE DHONDT BY SEPTEMBER 1ST. THE APPLICATION IS IN THIS NEWSLETTER. THE PHOTOS RECEIVING THE MOST VOTES WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE 2013 RSVC CALENDAR. IT WILL BE SHOW TIME SOON!! GOOD LUCK TO ALL AT THE UPCOMING SHOWS. Stay cool!! Marge Mehagian, RSVC President Resources 20 RSVC Spr Specialty 4 Silent Auction 11 Soc. & Obed. Class 7 Trophy Sponsors 6 Versatility Tests 7 Vizsla Rescue 16 Please come to the 2012 RSVC Annual Pizza Party and Photo Calendar Contest! When: Saturday, October 6th, 2012 at 4 PM Where: The Club House at Coulter Estates 101 E. Montebello Ave, Phoenix, AZ Details: Invitations will be mailed to the general membership in September Questions or want to help? Contact Marla Molvin (mmert1@cox.net) or Amy Pongratz (azamyp@yahoo.com).

2 Get Ready for the 2013 RSVC Calendar Contest! The Rio Salado Vizsla Club encourages your participation in our annual calendar photo contest. Contest winners will appear in the 2013 RSVC Calendar. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND CONTEST RULES Photos must be submitted by a member of the RSVC who is the owner or breeder of the Vizsla(s) in the photograph. Digital photographs should be 1024x683 or better. If you are unable to submit a digital photograph, please submit an 8x10 photo; digital photographs are preferred as they are easier to process. Entries are limited to a maximum of 12 photos. The photos cannot contain people, other breeds, or ribbons. Images must be in landscape (horizontal) composition, not portrait. Photos must be submitted in the correct format, with entry information and correct payment in order to be considered. Photos that are not submitted in the acceptable format will not be considered By submitting your photo(s), you confirm that you own the copyrights to all the photographs you submit and that, to your knowledge, the photographs do not violate any existing copyright pursuant to statute, common law, or equity. If your photo is selected for the calendar, you may be required to sign a photo release. HOW TO ENTER All entries must include the following information: your name, address, phone number, address, the photographer, the dog s full kennel name and breeder information, the dog s call name, and whether you are the owner or breeder; include titles if the dog has any AKC or VCA titles. For submissions: your photo(s) with RSVC Calendar Contest in the subject line to Mike Dhondt - dhondt@gmail.com and your entry information in the body. Send payment as outlined below with a copy of your . For mail in submissions: Mail your photo(s), payment, and entry information to the address below. ENTRY FEES AND DEADLINE Payment of $5.00 per photo or 3 photos for $10 is required for photos to be considered. Send your check, payable to RSVC to: Mike Dhondt 3611 N Brindley Ave Litchfield Park, AZ Submit your entry by September 1 st, 2012 with your entry information and either your photo(s) or a copy of your . PHOTO SELECTION Voting will take place on October 6 th at the RSVC General Membership meeting. Photo selection for the calendar will be based on content, quality, and clarity of the photos. Non-winning photos may be used in a collage if possible and practical. Prints or digital photos smaller than the above requirements may be considered for the collage but not used for the monthly photos due to printing quality restrictions. DISCLAIMERS Rio Salado Vizsla Club and Mike Dhondt assume no responsibility for the photographs that are submitted, lost, damaged or destroyed. Submitted photographs and entry fees will not be returned or refunded. All entry fees and calendar sale profits will go to the Rio Salado Vizsla Club treasury. 2

3 Previous RSVC Calendar Photo Winners 3

4 The RSVC Spring 2012 Specialty Results Show photographs generously provided by Bill Kohler & Associates MBISS GCH Mehagian s Amber Eyed Sol JH MBISS GCH Mehagian s Sleepy Hollow The Beat Goes On CH Kyllburg's Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues CH Red Diamond Chaos Unleashed Breed Winners 27 Entries: 11 dogs 16 bitches Best of Breed GCH CH Mehagian's Amber-Eyed Sol JH (B), J Laman/R Laman 5 GCH pts Best of Opposite Sex GCH CH Mehagian's Sleepy Hollow The Beat Goes On (D), R Mather/ S Olivera 4 GCH pts Select Dog CH Kyllburg's Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues, A Freyer/A Freyer 3 GCH pts Select Bitch CH Red Diamond Chaos Unleashed, M Rochester 4 GCH pts Best of Winners Mehagian's Allegro Catch Me If You Can (B), S Herlong 3 CH pts Winners Dog Tamaron's Tag You'Re It, L Westerbeck/T Westerbeck 2 CH pts Reserve Winner Dog Tamaron Logan's Run, R Cooperthwaite/C Cooperthwaite/T Westerbeck/L Westerbeck Winners Bitch Mehagian's Allegro Catch Me If You Can, S Herlong 3 CH pts Reserve Winners Bitch Kyllburg N Woodland's Life Is A Cabaret, D Davenport/B Dail/A Freyer 4

5 Rio Salado Vizsla Club Specialty Saturday, February 4, Held at Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix, AZ Mehagian s Allegro Catch Me If You Can Tamaron s Tag You re It Dogs Judge: Bud DiDonato 7dogs - 2 pts Puppy 6-9 Mos. 1 Mehagian's Future Hall Of Famer, L Radford Mos. 1 Sleepy Hollow Rough-N-Rowdy Von Harz, M Schwedhelm Bred By Exhibitor 1 Tamaron's Tag You'Re It, L Westerbeck/T Westerbeck WD 2 Moonlight's Old Time Rock'N Roll JH, K Lake American Bred 1 3 Kyllburg N Woodland's Jazz And Blues, A Freyer/A Freyer/C Zuercher Tamaron Logan's Run, R Cooperthwaite/C Cooperthwaite/T Westerbeck/L Westerbeck Open 1 Mehagian's Eagle Creek Drifter JH, R RODRIGUEZ RW Bitches Judge: Bud DiDonato 10 bitches - 3 pts Puppy 6-9 Mos. 1 Mehagian's Snap Shot, M Williams Puppy 9-12 Mos. 1 Mudbone Sweet Tara Mi Su, S Gorton Mos. 1 Tamaron's Jazzmatazz, C Woods/T Westerbeck/L Westerbeck 2 Mehagian's Sizzl'N Red Hot Ryder, S Flamard/P Lambie/A Nash 3 Mehagian's Raspberry Razzle Dazzle, D Harrison Bred By Exhibitor 1 Kyllburg N Woodland's Life Is A Cabaret, D Davenport/B Dail/A Freyer RW 2 Moonlight's Rock'N Ow'T JH, K Lake 3 Taunee's Star Wars JH, D Maher/R Maher American Bred 1 Harmony Spring Day Zephyr Of Camelot, M Gregory/D Coulter-Karis/B Gregory Open 1 Mehagian's Allegro Catch Me If You Can, S Herlong BW, W Non-Reg Veteran, Bitches Judge: Bud DiDonato 1 CH Taunee's Rising Star CD RN JH, D Maher/R Maher Best Vet 5

6 RSVC Specialty Sweepstaskes Judged by Ms. Lori Nelson Best in Sweepstakes Sleepy Hollow Rough-n-Rowdy Von Harz Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes Mehagian's Raspberry Razzle Dazzle CH Taunee's Rising Star CD RN JH Best in Veteran Sweepstakes CH Taunee's Rising Star CD RN JH February 2012 Specialty Trophy Sponsors Special thanks to everyone who sponsored trophies for the 2012 RSVC Spring Specialty! Best Of Breed ~ Betty Van Denburgh, in memory of Mehagian s Rocky Fencestar MH Best Of Winners ~ John Van Denburgh Best Of Opposite Sex ~ Jerry and Doreena Wiegert Winners Dog ~ Mary Levine Reserve Winners Dog ~ Donna and John Karis Winners Bitch ~ Sara and David Lin, in memory of Toby, Mehagian s Prince Of Denmark, CGC Reserve Winners Bitch ~ Donna and John Karis Best Junior Handler ~ Crystal Melby, because we love our rescue Lucy so much November 2012 Specialty Trophy Sponsors If you would like to sponsor a trophy for the RSVC Fall Specialty, please contact Show Chairman Marian Kirkpatrick at kirkpatricks@cox.net or (480) Best of Breed ~ $50 Best of Winners ~ $40 Best of Opposite Sex ~ $40 Winners Dog: ~ $25 Reserve Winners Dog: John & Donna Karis Winners Bitch ~ $25 Reserve Winners Bitch: John & Donna Karis Best Junior Handler ~ $25 Toys ~ $40 6

7 RSVC Socialization and Obedience Classes The Rio Salado Vizsla Club held Socialization and Obedience classes on Saturday mornings in January-February and April-May this year. About 30 dogs and 40 to 50 people showed up to participate. Thanks to everyone who provided refreshments, including Phyllis Bruce, Tom Lundquist, Chris Seaver, Ron Risko, Eleni and Chad Kinney, and Jenny Campanano. Our next classes will be held in the Fall. The dates are yet to be determined, so consult the website calendar frequently for updates to the RSVC Schedule. For those of you who attended, try to practice with your dogs every day. If you wish to do more formal classes, Petsmart offers them weekly. Every bit of instruction will help your dog to continue to learn. For those who wish to show their dogs, Ginny Maese offers classes and will help you get your dog ready to show when the time is right. More information and a class schedule can be found at We have many dates being offered for Hunt Training. Again, please consult the RSVC website for information and locations. All of these events are a great way to not only work with your dog, but to meet other VIZSLA owners. If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact Pam Edwards, Donna Coulter- Karis, or Jim DeWoody. Submitted by Marge Mehagian 2012 Versatility Test Results Versatility tests in Conformation and Obedience were held at the end of the Socialization and Obedience classes in January and May of this year. I would like to thank Marge Mehagian and Jodi Rosenblatt for helping me judge these tests. Congratulations to the following RSVC members and their dogs who earned passes towards their VCA Conformation (C) and Obedience (O) Versatility Certificates. Submitted by Donna Coulter-Karis, Versatility Chairman Owner s Name Dog s Name Call Name Test Date C O Dunn, Carole Wings-Sage La Que Sabe Sabe Jan Hillock, Tom & Jane Dirigo Illy by Hunters Mark Illy Jan Edwards, Pam & Jerry Mehagian's Sassy Sunset Zsarika Rika May 12 1 Gorton, Sandra Mudbone Sweet Tara Mi Si Tara May 12 1 Kinney, Chad & Eleni Harmony Sir Hamilton Drake Hamilton May 12 2 Mehagian, John Mehagian s Theodore Bear Teddy May 12 2 Mullins, Michael Harmony Moon Songroads Bridger Bridger May

8 2012 RSVC Awards Banquet Photos by Mike Dhondt A very successful Awards Banquet was held at the Phoenix Country Club on April 21st. More than fifty members attended and bid on the Silent Auction items during cocktail hour. The auction raised more than $ for our club. The Club donated some of the income to the Valley Fever Research Fund and also to Gabriel's Angels. A delicious dinner was served and everyone had a lovely evening. Many thanks to Betty VanDenburgh for allowing us to have our annual event at the Phoenix Country Club. The following Members who attended were recognized for their service to the club over the past year: Donna Coulter-Karis Jim DeWoody Mike and Virginia Dhondt Pam & Gerry Edwards LindaJean Egbert Linda Fox Sandra Gorton Missy Gregory Marian Kirkpatrick Janet Laman Rick and Debbie Maher Rita Mather Vicki May Bob Miller and Bob Miller Jr. Marla Molvin, Amy Pongratz Pam Richards Doreena Wiegert Others who were unable to attend were also recognized: Phyllis Bruce, Jodi Rosenblatt, Velma Tucker, Ellie Watson, and Andy Welch. Thanks to all our great members who support our club and make all our events such a great success. Submitted by Marge Mehagian, President RSVC The Valley Fever Center for Excellence, located at the University of Arizona in Tucson, was established to address the problems caused by the fungus, Coccidioides, the cause of coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever). Two-thirds of all infections in the United States occur in Arizona, mostly in the urban areas surrounding Phoenix and Tucson. The Center s mission is to mobilize resources for the eradication of Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis) through: 1) the development of public awareness and education about Valley Fever, 2) the promotion of high quality care for patients with Valley Fever, and 3) the pursuit and encouragement of research into all aspects of Coccidioides sp. and the diseases that it causes. The center s existence depends upon philanthropic, tax-deductable donations. Gabriel's Angels is the only program in Arizona that delivers healing pet therapy to abused, neglected and at-risk children. Our short term goal is to instill in children an overall emotional sense of well-being, safety and happiness. Long term aspiration is to help children learn core social skills that will prevent them from continuing the cycle of violence as adults. Presently we provide pet therapy services to over 115 agencies and serve 13,000 children annually through nearly 155 Pet Therapy Teams. Our services are provided free of charge to the agency and the children. Gabriel's Angels pet therapy services are provided by volunteer Pet Therapy Teams, usually consisting of a companion dog and owner. Teams visit each participating agency on a consistent schedule to build trust, empathy and respect in the children. Gabriel s Angels future vision is to add 170 Pet Therapy Teams reaching an additional 10,000 children in Arizona. The cost to support one therapy team is $2,500 annually. 8

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10 List of RSVC Members and Their Dogs Who Earned Titles in 2011 MARY CARSON Mistletoe s X-mas Misty Morn, SH, RNCD, VC Breeder: Mary Carson TITLE EARNED: VC DONNA COULTER-KARIS GCH Cameo s Wild Gypsy of Seville, JH, CGC Breeder: Iva Fisher TITLE EARNED: GCH DONNA COULTER-KARIS CH Mehagian s Aka Tori Inu CGC VC CD MH ROM TITLE EARNED: Registry of Merit DONNA COULTER-KARIS CH Mehagian s Sizzl n Hot-n-Spicy, CGC, VC, CD, MH, ROM TITLE EARNED: Registry of Merit JIM DEWOODY Mehagian s Charles Chuckar, SH TITLE EARNED: SH MIKE AND VIRGINIA DHONDT CH Mehagian s Perfect Teknique, SH, NA, NAJNF TITLE EARNED: Novice Agility CAROLE DUNN Wings-Sage la vie Claire, JH, CD, VC Breeder: Carole Dunn TITLES EARNED: CD, VC LINDAJEAN EGBERT Mehagian s Whistler Hailey, CGC TITLE EARNED: CGC JIM AND MARIAN KIRKPATRICK CH Mehagian s Golden Rose, SH, VC, CGC TITLES EARNED: SH, VC JIM & MARIAN KIRKPATRICK & M MEHAGIAN CH Mehagian s Montana Krich, MH, VC, CGC TITLES EARNED: CH, VC ROGER AND JANET LAMAN BISS GCH Mehagian s Amber-eyed Sol, JH, CGC Breeder Marge Mehagian TITLES EARNED: GCH, JH, BISS AL LUCAS and MARGE MEHAGIAN Mehagian s TJ & SF Lindsay TITLE EARNED: #1 Puppy Derby Dog RITA MATHER GCH Mehagian s Sleepy Hollow the Beat Goes On TITLES EARNED: 2010 GCH 2011 BISS MARGE MEHAGIAN Mehagian s Desert Sun II, MH, VC, CGC TITLE EARNED: MH MARGE MEHAGIAN FCH Kazaryan s Ginger Mehagian MH VC CGC ROM TITLE EARNED: ROM GARY RICHARDS Mehagian s Majestic Sam, CGC TITLE EARNED: CGC JODI AND RONNY ROSENBLATT Mehagian s & Moondances Lady in Red CGC, TD TITLE EARNED: CGC VELMA TUCKER and D COULTER-KARIS CH Harmony s Faithful Queen of Persia, JH Breeder: Donna Coulter-Karis TITLE EARNED: JH 10

11 In April, we had our Annual Awards Banquet and Silent Auction. This year we raised over $1800 for Gabriel's angels and also the Canine Valley Fever Research Foundation. There were over 50 baskets to bid on ranging from several hunt packages, a puppy starter vet kit, Arizona Dog Sports gift certificate, professional dog handling package as well as goodies for us humans. Many thanks to those who contributed, including: Squaw Peak Animal Hospital, Phoenix Fishing Supply, Phoenix City Grill, Arizona Dog Sports, Tony Marquez, Pam Lambie as well as generous cash donations from John VanDenburg, Betty VanDenburg, Betsy Long, Sherry Flamard and Marge Mehagian. Of course this wasn't possible without the help of Marge and John Mehagian, Marian and Jim Kirkpatrick and Jodi Rosenblatt and everyone who generously donated all those wonderful items and baskets. Most importantly, thank you ALL who bid on the items. We couldn't have made such a generous donation without your help. Submitted by Janet Laman 2012 RSVC Silent Auction NEW Canine Good Citizens! On a bright and beautiful May 2nd, 2012, the Rio Salado Vizsla Club held a Canine Good Citizen Test. Marian Kirkpatrick and Jodi Rosenblatt were the judges. We are happy to report that four dogs entered and four dogs passed. It is so nice to know that we have so many responsible dog owners. Congratulations to the following people and their Vizslas: Pamela Edwards and Mehagians Sassy Sunset Zsarika. Ronald Risko and Copper Doreena Wiegert and Mehagians Locked and Loaded Sandra Gordon and Mudbone Sweet Tara Mi Su Also we would like to send a special thanks to Sara Busch who helped with the administration of the CGC test. Submitted by Jodi Rosenblatt Spring and Summer Hunt Training We had another successful spring and summer hunt training sessions, although we were not able to have as many sessions in the summer as planned due to forest closures. However, many people did attend the ones we were able to hold. Jim DeWoody took on additional sessions during the summer training, making them two day events that were very successful. We will continue these two day sessions next year. We all owe many thanks to Jim DeWoody who once again selflessly trained many dogs and helped numerous handlers. Jim always makes sure everyone else gets to work with their dogs before he takes the time to work with his own dogs. His time and efforts are greatly appreciated. Thanks also to Jerry Edwards and Jim Kirkpatrick who are always there to plant birds and gun. Future sessions will depend more on the members to help so please make sure you come ready to learn and work. Submitted by Pam Edwards, Hunt Training Coordinator 11

12 Spring and Summer Hunt Training Photos Photos by Jon & Kim Hansen and Mike Dhondt 12

13 RSVC Summer Hunt Test I would like to thank everyone who helped make this hunt test successful. Thanks to Dave Kruger for coming to the hunt test just to gun for us and to Jim Kirkpatrick and Jim DeWoody for planting birds and gunning in the Master and Senior field. Thanks to Mary Anne Carnell for planting birds in the Junior field. Thanks to Jerry Edwards for hauling water to fill the water tanks in the field and for hauling birds to the field. Thanks to Marian Kirkpatrick for coordinating the delivery of the birds to Mike George and to Mike for transporting and taking care of the birds during the hunt test. Thanks to Marian and Jerry Wiegert for bringing all the RSVC merchandise to the hunt test, so that several of us could spend our money! I would also like to thank our judges Amy Pongratz, Amanda Lewis, Marla Molvin, Jim DeWoody, Rick Maher and Tim Kulish for doing a wonderful job, especially during the rain and sleet. We had several new handlers in the Junior field and the judges made an extra effort to explain to the new handlers what they needed to do to help their dogs be successful. A special thanks to Ellie and LeeRoy Watson who did a great job as our Hospitality Hosts, as usual. The food was great and they made sure everyone was well fed. Last, but not least, thanks to everyone who helped with the tear down at the end of the hunt test. We really appreciated the extra hands as it was a very wet ending to a great hunt test. Submitted by Pam Edwards, Hunt Test Secretary Junior Hunt Tests Owner/Handler Dog Breed Gender Sat Sun Don Balach Piper GSP F P P Jeff & Jan Kalina Holly GSP F P Pam and Jerry Edwards Rika Vizsla F P P Larry Radford Brady Vizsla M P P Sandra Gorton Tara Vizsla F P P Hanifa Jones Ginger Vizsla F P Karen & Jeff Blumer Simba Vizsla F P Tracy Hill Millie Vizsla F P P M Mehagian/B VanDenburg/M Kirkpatrick Lola Vizsla F P Robert Yvon Sam Vizsla F P Chris Seaver Robi Vizsla M P P Mike George Glory Vizsla F P Hank & Linda Dee Hartnek Redd Brittany M P P Senior Hunt Tests Owner/Handler Dog Breed Gender Sat Sun Barbara & Dennis Hershberger Lyric Pointer M P P* Hank & Linda Dee Hartnek Max Brittany M P* Master Hunt Tests Owner/Handler Dog Breed Gender Sat Sun Mike George Dakota Vizsla M P James Casara Maverick Brittany M P Alan Maher Heidi GSP F P *finished title 13

14 Brags and Cries RSVC members are encouraged to celebrate and honor their Vizslas and their special accomplishments. Brags and Cries entries are free, and we ask for a $5 donation to insert photos. text and photos to Donna Coulter-Karis at BragsandCries@gmail.com. Electronic media is preferred and photos will be inserted as space is available. Checks should be made out to RSVC and mailed to Rita Mather (972 E. Stolen Blvd, Camp Verde, AZ 86322). Contact Donna for more information. CH Poquito's Cimarron NM De Si Si TD, RE, MH NA NAJ "Cim'r" earned his Tracking Title January 29, 2012, at the TCEP test in El Paso, TX CH Poquito's Capri De Tiara TDX, RA, JH, NA NAJ "Capri" earned her Tracking Dog Excellent February 19, 2012, at the TCEP test in El Paso, TX CH Poquito's El Grito De La Mesa SH "GMan" placed 2nd in AGD at the ODVC Field Trial in Caret, VA adding another point toward his championship. Millstar's The Boss Of the Plains "Boss" placed 1st in AP at the ODVC Field trial earning his first point. Traveling from VA to GA and attending the Vizsla Club of America's National Gun Dog Championship, "Boss" placed 4th in Open Puppy with 16 starters. Submitted by Melissa Thomas MBISS GCH CH Mehagian's Amber-Eyed Sol, JH won the RSVC Specialty on February 4th under Judge Bud DiDonato. This gives Tova a new title being a multi specialty show winner. She was expertly handled by Pam Lambie. Tova is out of Mehagian's Royal King of Hearts, MH and CH Mehagian's Kiva's Sunrise, and was bred by Marge Mehagian. Submitted by Janet Laman CH Mehagian's Ray of Hope JH VC CGC garnered back to back BEST OF BREED wins at the Flagstaff Kennel Club Dog Shows in June 2012., Owner: Tim Brugger, Handler: Susie Olivera Hope is in Hunt Training with Tony Marquez and is well on her way to become a Grand Champion. Submitted by Marge Mehagian Rita Mather announces a litter out of CH Sleepy Hollow Scout It Out JH (Scout) and GCH Mehagian s Sleepy Hollow The Beat Goes On (Drummer). Six healthy puppies (five girls and one boy) were born on August 13th, Mother and puppies are doing well. Submitted by Rita Mather 14

15 CH Mehagian's Montana Krich MH VC CGC is pictured winning Best of Breed at the Pasadena Kennel Club Dog Show in June 2012 over a large entry of ranked Vizslas. He is owned by Jim and Marian Kirkpatrick and Marge Mehagian. Breeder: Marge Mehagian Submitted by Marge Mehagian CH Mehagian's Golden Rose SH VC CGC was select Bitch at the Pasadena Kennel Club Show and also the Southern California Vizsla Club Specialty. Rosie was also select Bitch at the Flagstaff Kennel Club Show. "Rosie" is looking for 2 more passes to become a Master Hunter and 1 more show point to become a Grand Champion. Owners: Jim and Marian Kirkpatrick and Marge Mehagian Submitted by Marge Mehagian Introducing the Harmony s Super Seven - They re MARVELous litter out of CH Mehagian s Aka Tori Inu CGC VC CD MH ROM (Tori) and CH Sleepy Hollow s Totally Cool (Shadow). The six boys and one girl were born on March 29, 2012 and went to their new homes over Memorial Day weekend. Back row: The Hulk, Iron Man, Loki and Captain America. Front row: Natasha, Hawkeye and Thor. Submitted by Donna Coulter-Karis Introducing New Grand Champion!! BIS BISS GCH Tamaron s Red Diamond JH ROM Briseis aka Momma B Returning from retirement and motherhood, Briseis hit the show ring looking to add a Grand Championship title to her name...from the Veteran s Class. Never missing a beat Briseis picked up BOS her first time back in the ring on May 26th. At the Vizsla Club of Northern California Specialty (entry 85), Briseis and her three daughters were the final bitch cut in the Best of Breed competition. Briseis ultimately was awarded Select Bitch picking up another 5 point Major and her daughter, Ziva took the Best of Opposite Sex award. Momma B was joined by two of her daughters and walked away with the Brood Bitch award. July 14th, Briseis finished her Grand journey at the Lone Cypress Vizsla Club Specialty (entry 54) by first earning Best in Veteran Sweepstakes and then Best of Opposite Sex for her fourth major and final Grand Championship points! Green Collar Girl, you have given us such a wonderful adventure...one that I will always be eternally grateful for...you are my Bestie in every way!! Erin Piercy joined Briseis for this ride 6 years ago and they have been spectacular! Briseis is owned by Michelle Rochester, Erin Piercy and Tami and Leon Westerbeck. Submitted by Michelle Rochester 15

16 John and I had 3 Vizslas, one was Anci Kopo (Kopo) and she was a awesome hunter. But when she was very young we noticed she acted strangely sometimes (star gazing). We took her to a vet and he said she had grand mal seizures. I mentioned it at one of the hunt trials and it was strongly suggested that we put her down. We couldn't, we dearly loved her. So we kept her up on all of her shots and had her spayed. In the end, we had to put her down. After 7 1/2 years the seizures progressively got much worse and because we loved her so much it was decided that we had to let her go (never an easy decision). She was my shadow, and my best friend. I miss her so much. Then, John's lovely soft haired Vizsla, Anci Teca passed away. He is beyond consoling. He is heart broken. He loved that "Teca" so much. She, too, was a marvelous hunter, boat captain, and his best bud - they went every where together. She wasn't just a Vizsla, she was much more than that. Teca slept right next to John in our bed since she was 7 weeks old. As he said when we buried her, No one can understand the bond we had. That Vizsla stole my heart. We lost two Vizslas in 13 days. We are so torn. All we have left is Sand Storm (Sandy), Teca's daughter. Teca had one litter in her life time, and she gave birth to 11 healthy pups. Out of the 11 pups, I know of only two who have had litters. She was a beautiful VIZSLA. Good night Teca and Kopo take care of each other. You will never know how much we loved the both of you. Submitted by Cathy Nicewander In Memoriam Arizona Vizsla Rescue Still looking for a home! Brutus 6 year old male in Tucson Well-trained: owner has to give him up because he now has to travel with a new job and can t give Brutus the attention he needs. Likes to be with people Has complete shot record Rusty Young stray Vizsla found near Goodyear Saved from euthanasia by AZ Bird Dog Rescue Full of energy Beautiful, dark red color Ruby 2 years old; Happy, affectionate and has a sweet disposition. Mostly an outdoor dog, but copes well indoors. Currently lives with a 5 year old child and an older dog. Ruby s family is going through a difficult divorce and needs to find her a new home. If interested, please call Grace Atwell at Still looking for a home! Duke Found in Cave Creek 3 years old Neutered Very sweet tempered Gets along with other dogs If you are interested in adopting Duke or another Vizsla currently in Rescue, please contact Sandy at 4sandyg@gmail.com and fill out a Rescue Application at 16

17 New RSVC Members Welcome to the club! Name Sponsor Name Sponsor Richard Miles M Mehagian Cherie & Scott Malkoff M Mehagian Christin Emberlin Pete Denes Tamara Cleaves M Mehagian M Mehagian Submitted by Missy Gregory, RSVC Membership Chairman Dr Charles & Alexandra Rucker Michelle Evers Cameron Moore Eric & Raquel Isaacson M Mehagian Tony Marquez Bill Merdick Karen Blumer Jenny & Aaron Campanano Christopher Wasco Cynthia Barthole M Mehagian M Mehagian Teri O Connor Brian Pedretti Rick Gordon Margaret Baumgardner M Mehagian M Molvin M Kirkpatrick & M Mehagian M Mehagian M Mehagian M Mehagian Chris & Jerry Seaver M Mehagian D Coulter-Karis Natalie Collins M Gregory FALL SOCIALIZATION AND OBEDIENCE CLASSES Tentatively scheduled for Saturday mornings in October. When: Saturdays, October 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th Time: 9:30-11 AM Where: The Mehagian home, 8051 N. 15 th Ave., Phoenix, AZ What to Bring: a leash and yummy treats for your dog Who: Vizslas of all ages who are current on their shots Able to Bring Refreshments? Please contact Phyllis Bruce at mpmbruce@cox.net An will be sent out and the class schedule will be posted on when the details are finalized. 17

18 OPNC - AKC s New Open Show Format The American Kennel Club recently approved several new initiatives designed to increase participation at dog shows and to give newer exhibitors a venue in which they might have greater success, and thus be more inclined to stay interested in the sport. One of these, the 4-to-6 Month Beginner Puppy class, was covered on BISD (Best In Show Daily) a couple of weeks ago in Bringing Out the Baby. ( ) The second of these is the Open Show, a concept that may at first seem illogical, and perhaps not that enticing, to America s competitive exhibitors. The AKC calls the open show, approved to begin in July 2012, an upgrade from the Sanctioned Match, and says it is more receptive to exhibitors, FSS (Foundation Stock Service Breeds) and Miscellaneous breeds. Based on information from AKC sources, the intention of this type of show is to give new and less experienced exhibitors a venue in which they can be successful with their dogs. In theory, it will increase the chance that they ll want to continue to go to dog shows. It is also designed to give the average owner-handler a greater chance to win big. As with the 4-to-6 month class, professional handlers ( any person who belongs or has belonged to a professional handlers organization, distributed rate cards, or otherwise advertised or represented themselves as handling dogs for pay ) are not allowed to exhibit at open shows, not even to show their own dogs. In another twist, no AKC champions are allowed. In addition, no AKC championship points will be awarded at open shows. However, as in the 4-to-6 class at regular dog shows, Certificate of Merit points will be awarded to winners under the same system by which they are currently available to Miscellaneous and Foundation Stock Service breeds, as explained in Bringing Out the Baby. The Miscellaneous and FSS breeds in particular may benefit from this type of show, because at open shows the classes for each subset of breeds is considered a Group. Therefore, the Best in Show lineup will include the winners of the traditional seven Groups Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding plus the Miscellaneous class winner and the FSS winner. How It Works Any dog club approved to hold a regular show is also eligible to hold an open show. All-breed clubs must offer classes for all AKC-recognized, Miscellaneous and FSS breeds, and must offer the 4- to-6 Month class in addition to all regular classes. To hold an open show, a club must apply to AKC at least 90 days prior to the date of the event and must include the judging panel with the application. However, entries can close any time prior to or on the day of the show. Regulations require that a premium list flier be published 30 days prior to the show. Clubs may hold two open shows per year in addition to their regular shows. Incidentally, to distinguish the open show from the dog show where AKC championship points can be obtained, the shows that exhibitors have attended for years will now be called championship shows. Open shows, like the 4-to-6 Beginner Puppy class, must be judged by an AKC-approved or provisional judge anyone with an AKC judge s number but the judge doesn t have to be approved for the breeds he or she will judge at the open show. The speed at which the judging will proceed at open shows is reduced from 30 dogs per hour the standard at current shows to 20 dogs per hour, to allow extra time for puppies and inexperienced exhibitors. Several additional changes will be seen at open shows. In the new 4-to-6 Months class, a puppy is never disqualified or excused except for attacking another dog or a person. A male puppy in this class without two fully descended testicles will remain in competition, but the situation must be noted in the judge s book. Will the Open Show Catch On? Open shows could create a venue where, once and for all, owner-handlers can compete with their dogs on a more level playing field. AKC has reported that more than 80 percent of dogs at their shows today are exhibited by their owners. The open show will provide a venue at which quality dogs shown by their owners and breeders although not those that have already earned their championships 18

19 can win Groups and Bests in Show without having to contend with the inevitable politics inherent when popular professional handlers and highly advertised dogs are in competition. In any case, one hopes that American clubs and exhibitors will give the open show a chance. Many a long-time exhibitor can be heard to lament the fact that the puppy match is a thing of the past, and the cry from owner-handlers for a more level playing field has been heard for decades. Perhaps a place exists here for the open show. Perhaps the AKC open show will revive a passion among dog people for spending the day with others of their ilk, enjoying the dogs, without the pressure of having to compete against the sport s professional handlers. Excerpted from Chrisi McDonald s article, Who Will Go to the AKC Open Show? posted in Right Now!, Shows April 18, 2012 ( ) Calendar of Events Name Location Event Type Event Date Closing Date Prescott Arizona Kennel Club Chino Valley, AZ AB / JSHW Sep 15, 2012 Aug 29, 2012 Prescott Arizona Kennel Club Chino Valley, AZ AB / JSHW Sep 16, 2012 Aug 29, 2012 RSVC 2013 Calendar Contest Photos for Calendar Contest due Sep 1, 2012 Arizona White Mountain Kennel Club Show Low, AZ AB / O / JSHW Sep 29, 2012 Sep 12, 2012 Arizona White Mountain Kennel Club Show Low, AZ AB / O / JSHW Sep 30, 2012 Sep 12, 2012 RSVC Pizza Party Coulter Estates Membership Meeting Oct 6, 2012 Grand Canyon Brittany Club Paulden, AZ HT Oct 13, 2012 Oct 6, 2012 Arizona Pointing Dog Club Paulden, AZ HT Oct 13, 2012 Oct 6, 2012 Grand Canyon Brittany Club Paulden, AZ HT Oct 14, 2012 Oct 6, 2012 Arizona Pointing Dog Club Paulden, AZ HT Oct 14, 2012 Oct 6, 2012 Rio Salado Vizsla Club, Inc. Phoenix, AZ S / JSHW / SWPC Nov 3, 2012 Oct 17, 2012 Madera Canyon Kennel Club Tucson, AZ AB / O / JSHW Nov 9, 2012 Oct 24, 2012 Madera Canyon Kennel Club Tucson, AZ BPUP Nov 10, 2012 Oct 24, 2012 Madera Canyon Kennel Club Tucson, AZ AB / O / JSHW Nov 10, 2012 Oct 22, 2012 Rio Salado Vizsla Club, Inc. Buckeye, AZ HT Nov 10, 2012 Nov 3, 2012 Valley of the Sun Weimaraner Club Robbins Butte, AZ HT Nov 10, 2012 Nov 3, 2012 Canada Del Oro Kennel Club Tucson, AZ AB / O / JSHW Nov 11, 2012 Oct 24, 2012 Rio Salado Vizsla Club, Inc. Buckeye, AZ HT Nov 11, 2012 Nov 3, 2012 Valley of the Sun Weimaraner Club Robbins Butte, AZ HT Nov 11, 2012 Nov 3, 2012 Canada Del Oro Kennel Club Tucson, AZ AB / O / JSHW Nov 12, 2012 Oct 24, 2012 Tucson Kennel Club Tucson, AZ AB / O / JSHW Nov 16, 2012 Oct 31, 2012 Tucson Kennel Club Tucson, AZ AB / O / JSHW Nov 17, 2012 Oct 31, 2012 Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club Tucson, AZ AB / O / JSHW Nov 18, 2012 Oct 31, 2012 Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club Tucson, AZ AB / O / JSHW Nov 19, 2012 Oct 31, 2012 Yuma Kennel Club Yuma, AZ OPNC Nov 30, 2012 Nov 30, 2012 Yuma Kennel Club Yuma, AZ AB / O / JSHW Nov 30, 2012 Nov 14, 2012 Yuma Kennel Club Yuma, AZ AB / O / JSHW Dec 1, 2012 Nov 14, 2012 Yuma Kennel Club Yuma, AZ OPNC Dec 1, 2012 Dec 1, 2012 Imperial Valley Kennel Club Yuma, AZ AB / O / JSHW Dec 2, 2012 Nov 14, 2012 AB All Breed Dog Show BPUP 4 to 6 month Beginner Puppy HT Hunt Test JSHW Junior Showmanship OPNC Open Show Conformation O Obedience S Specialty SWPC Sweepstakes, Conformation Please check all closing dates and show dates! Events and awards may be searched on the AKC web site at Check the latest information about RSVC events at 19

20 PRESIDENT: Marge Mehagian (602) VICE PRESIDENT: Vicki May (602) TREASURER: Rita Mather (480) SECRETARY: Marla Molvin (602) DIRECTORS: Tim Brugger (602) Jim DeWoody (623) Mike Dhondt (623) Pam Edwards (602) Amy Pongratz (623) Jodi Rosenblatt (480) WEBMASTER: Andy Welch (480) MEMBERSHIP: Missy Gregory (480) NEWSLETTER: Donna Coulter-Karis HISTORIAN: Tami Westerbeck (520) RESCUE COORDINATOR: Position Open HUNT TRAINING: Pam Edwards (602) SOCIALIZATION AND OBEDIENCE CLASS: Phyllis Bruce CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TESTING: Jodi Rosenblatt VCA VERSATILITY TESTS: Donna Coulter-Karis RSVC MERCHANDISE: Velma Tucker Check out for the latest information about upcoming RSVC events! The Rio Salado Vizsla Club website has a variety of resources available for you including information on the breed, a calendar of events, club event photos, information on hunt training, Vizsla rescue, the VCA Versatility program and links to other clubs, trainers, classes, and professional handlers. If you need more information about the Rio Salado Vizsla Cub or its events, please contact any of the RSVC Board Members listed above. Photographers Wanted! RSVC Contact Directory Do you enjoy taking pictures at RSVC events? The RSVC Newsletter would like to publish your photos of hunt training, Socialization and Obedience classes, Versatility events, Specialty dog shows, RSVC meetings, and parties in upcoming issues. Please your pictures to RSVC Newsletter editor Donna Coulter- Karis at donna.rsvc@gmail.com. Pictures will be selected to augment articles and may be cropped or edited. THANK YOU!!! Resources The Rio Salado Vizsla Club: The Vizsla Club of America: The American Kennel Club: The Rio Salado Vizsla Club is looking for a person to help with Vizsla Rescue in Arizona. You must be familiar with the breed and be able to field calls from people who want to surrender their Vizslas and from people who are interested in rescuing or fostering dogs. We would also like to develop a list of people who may be able to help transport or temporarily foster a rescue dog. Please contact Marla Molvin at AZ Vizsla Rescue mmert1@cox.net if you are able to help or would like a more detailed description of the responsibilities and time commitment involved with this position. 20