The Rio Salado Vizsla Club Newsletter February 2012

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1 The Rio Salado Vizsla Club Newsletter February 2012 Check out the Rio Salado Vizsla Club s web site at for the latest club news and information. Inside this issue: 2011 Awards Form Calendar 2 Awards Banquet 19 Brags & Cries 14 Calendar of Events 19 CGC Tests 7 Directory 20 Holiday Party 7 Hunt Test Photos 4 Hunt Test Results 5 Hunt Training 3 In Memoriam 17 Microchip Clinic 13 New Members 7 President s Message 1 Resources 20 Soc. & Obed. Class 6 Specialty Photos 8 President s Message HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! 2012 offers more opportunities to compete with your dogs. Please check our Website Calendar at to make sure you don t miss out on any of our activities. A calendar of Upcoming Events is included in this Newsletter. Socialization/Obedience Classes will be held on Saturdays in April and May and will culminate in Versatility Conformation and Obedience tests as well as Canine Good Citizen tests in late April or early May. Please let us know if you plan to sign up for these tests. New puppy owners MUST register their puppies and older dogs with AKC in order to receive recognition for titles earned when they compete. Our RSVC Awards Banquet will be held on April 21st, 2012 at the Phoenix Country Club. Please remember to submit your Awards Application by April 11, The form is included in this Newsletter and may be copied and either mailed or ed to Marian Kirkpatrick. Hunt Training began in February what a great way to get your dogs started on birds and also meet other Vizsla owners! Your puppy is never too young to get started in the field. Now is the time!! Training permits can be downloaded on the website. Participants in the field are required to carry a permit. Thanks to Donna Coulter-Karis for putting together our Newsletter! Good luck to all in Marge Mehagian President RSVC Specialty Results 9 Trophy Sponsors 11 Vizsla Rescue 16 Our deepest sympathies to Dave and Renee Neman, longtime RSVC members, on the sudden death of their son Rick. Dave and Renee and their other son Rob, moved to Hawaii several months ago with their two Vizslas Sam and Shelby. The Newman's is: newmankevin@cox.net

2 2012 RSVC Calendar - Winning photos! On October 1, 2011, twelve photos were voted to be included in the 2012 RSVC Calendar at the RSVC General Membership Meeting. The contest was organized by Mike and Virginia Dhondt who spent countless hours collecting entries and printing them so that members could vote for their favorite photos. They also tallied the results and submitted them to the publisher so that the calendars would be ready to give as gifts for the holiday season. Special thanks to Mike and Virginia for all their hard work on this annual fundraiser for the club, and to Marian Kirkpatrick for collecting orders and distributing the calendars. It s not too early to take photos for the 2013 RSVC Calendar Contest! Photos must be submitted by a member of the RSVC who is the owner or breeder of the Vizsla(s) in the photo. Digital photographs should be at least 1024 pixels x 683 pixels 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 and 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. 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. Submitted by Donna Coulter-Karis 2

3 RSVC Fall 2011 Hunt Test The Rio Salado Vizsla Club held its first double-double hunt test with the Valley of the Sun Weimaraner Club on November 12-13, Many thanks to Debbie Maher, hunt test secretary extraordinaire, for planning, organizing, and executing one of the most efficient and well run hunt test that the AKC representative had ever seen. Thanks also to everyone who helped make the hunt test a success and our apologies if we left anyone out. Set up - Rick and Debbie Maher, Tim Kulish and Bob Barth Game Steward - Tim Kulish Judges - Amy and Randy Pongratz, Jim DeWoody and Marla Molvin Line Marshal - Bob Miller Gunners - Kay Humes, Blair Holzer, Bob Barth, and Mike Dhondt Dog Wagon - Virginia Dhondt Hospitality - Debbie Maher, Velma Tucker, LeeRoy and Ellie Watson Tear down - Donna Coulter-Karis, Rick and Debbie Maher, Tim Kulish, Bob Barth, Mike and Virginia Dhondt, Velma and Nathan Tucker Special thanks to LeeRoy and Ellie Watson for making the 300+ mile round trip each day to provide us with a fabulous lunch of Lee Roy s award winning Chili Verde. Many tried to finagle the secret recipe from LeeRoy, but to no avail. Thanks also to Velma Tucker for purchasing the buns, and drinks, and for donating the delicious and beautiful cake and cupcakes expertly decorated by her neighbor. Velma also made a special trip to buy batteries for the Line Marshal s megaphone. Thanks to everyone who supported our club by entering and running their dogs. Congratulations to those who passed the tests and earned titles, and better luck next time to those who didn t. RSVC will be holding hunt training sessions on February 11th, February 18th, March 10th and March 17th at Robbins Butte. Hope to see you there! Submitted by Donna Coulter-Karis, Hunt Test Chairman I would especially like to thank everyone who donated their time to help with everything that needed to be done. Teamwork made everything run smoothly. Submitted by Debbie Maher, Hunt Test Secretary The Rio Salado Vizsla Club offers hunt training sessions to its members. Birds cost $5.50 each and must be reserved in advance. Please check the web site at (click on Hunt Training under the Events drop down menu) for more information and directions to the training site at Robbins Butte. Training Date Reserve Birds By: Training Coordinator Contact Information February 11 February 4 Jim Dewoody quailhunter2@cox.net February 18 February 11 Jim Dewoody quailhunter2@cox.net March 10 March 3 Pam Edwards l.weiss@cox.net March 17 March 10 Pam Edwards l.weiss@cox.net 3

4 Photos by Donna Coulter-Karis 4

5 Fall 2011 RSVC Hunt Test Results Hunt Test Results for Saturday, November 12, Judged by Amy and Randy Pongratz JH Gourley's Remington Steele Brittany K Meredith JH Knight-N-Reiterlam Catch A Rising Star Weimaraner J Sicari/H McKnight/K Sicari JH Mehagian's Eagle Creek Drifter Vizsla R Rodriguez JH Reiteralm Shine On Brymar Knights Weimaraner H Mcknight/D Reynolds SH Cumbrian Flying Dutchman JH Pointer D Hershberger/B Hershberger SH Desert Creek Zona GSP J Bolwar/A Bolwar SH CH Evermore Elfin Music JH Pointer B Hershberger/D Hershberger/J Gardzina/J Gardzina SH CH Mehagian's Golden Rose JH Vizsla B Hershberger/D Hershberger/ J Gardzina/J Gardzina MH Ellie De Pays Du Soleil Brittany D Rice/L Rice MH Gunrunner's Bullett Proof Roxy Brittany C Smith MH Lambach's Arizona Ranger JH Brittany R Lambach MH Lambach's Jakes Justice GSP R Lambach/B Lambach MH Mehagian's Desert Sun II SH Vizsla M Mehagian/J Mehagian MH Mehagian's Charles Nicholas Chukar SH Vizsla C DeWoody Hunt Test Results for Sunday, November 13, 201. Judged by Jim DeWoody and Marla Molvin JH CH Harmony's Faithful Queen Of Persia Vizsla V Tucker/D Coulter-Karis JH Jaegerhof's Dark And Stormy Night GSP J Simmons/M Simmons JH Knight-N-Reiteralm Catchin The Towns Whispers Weimaraner H McKnight JH Knight-N-Reiterlam Catch A Rising Star Weimaraner J Sicari/H McKnight/K Sicari SH Desert Creek Zona GSP J Bolwar/A Bolwar SH Gourley's Remington Steele JH Brittany K Meredith SH CH Mehagian's Golden Rose JH Vizsla M Kirkpatrick/J Kirkpatrick MH Ellie De Pays Du Soleil Brittany D Rice/L Rice MH Gunrunner's Bullett Proof Roxy Brittany C Smith MH Mehagian's Desert Sun II SH Vizsla C Smith "Know yourself. Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful." - Ann Landers 5

6 RSVC Socialization and Obedience Classes Photos by Donna Coulter-Karis The Rio Salado Vizsla Club held two four week Socialization and Obedience Classes in November 2011 and January Vizslas of all ages had the opportunity to romp off lead while their owners chatted. Once class officially started, the dogs and puppies were placed in separate classes and each group worked on heeling, recall, stand for exam, and sits and downs. Occasionally, the dogs and puppies had the opportunity to try out tunnels and jumps. Many thanks to Marge and John Mehagian for holding the classes at their home and providing drinks, and to Phyllis Bruce for helping sign in participants. Thanks also to everyone who brought refreshments: Christine Escobar, Linda Fox, Eleni Kinney, Marian Kirkpatrick, Janet Laman, Mary Levine, Kim Meloche, Teri O Connor, Pam Richards, Ron Risko, and Diana and Mark Williams. Our apologies to anyone we have overlooked. Submitted by Donna Coulter-Karis 6

7 New RSVC Members Welcome to the club! Leonard Avelar Lena Dalbey Matt and Allison Gilbreath Griffin & Silvia Hall Ryan Riell & Kristi Johnson Chad & Eleni Kinney Jay and Hye-Young Lake Pam Lambie Thomas & Ann Lundquist Shane & Erin Martin Kim & Scott Meloche Mike & Nellie Mullins Heathar Parisi Lawrence & Jennifer Radford Ronald & Marilyn Risko Kevin Saunders Sylvia & Carey Schenkenberger Lauren Till Tom Wheeling Mark & Diana Williams Submitted by Missy Gregory, RSVC Membership Chairman 2011 RSVC Holiday Party In early December, more than 70 members celebrated the Holidays at the Mehagian home. Wonderful appetizers and a social hour were enjoyed. Following this, a table loaded with a sumptuous array of holiday foods was provided for all to enjoy. A short meeting was held and then a Chinese Gift Auction followed. Everyone had great fun choosing a gift and if possible, exchanging it for another!!! Thanks to all who helped make the evening possible. It was a great success and a wonderful way to end Submitted by Marge Mehagian NEW Canine Good Citizens! On January 28, 2012, a bright and sunny day, the Rio Salado Vizsla Club administered the Canine Good Citizen Test. "The Canine Good Citizen Test tests dogs in simulated everyday situations in a relaxed, noncompetitive atmosphere." The dogs and handlers show that they are a good working team. Five dogs were entered and three dogs passed. The two other teams will surely pass next time as they were very close to passing this time. Congratulations to Alaina Harris and Mehagian's Admiral Jumping Jax, Marge & John Mehagian and Mehagian's Theodore Bear, and Robert Rodriguez and Mehagian's Eagle Creek Drifter. Hope to see many more teams try next time. Special thanks to Marian Kirkpatrick, and Janet Laman and all those who helped ride the bike, and were members of our crowd. Submitted by Jodi Rosenblatt 7

8 The RSVC Fall Specialty Photos by Janet Laman 8

9 The RSVC Fall Specialty Results Show photographs generously provided by Bill Kohler & Associates, Breed Winners 23 entries (10 dogs and 13 bitches) Best of Breed GCH CH Mehagian's Sleepy Hollow The Beat Goes On (D), R Mather/S Olivera 5 GCH pts Best of Opposite Sex CH Tamaron's Summer Reign (B), T Westerbeck/L Westerbeck 4 GCH pts Select Dog CH Nyircsaszari Java Kolyok MH R Miller/S Kerr/D Miller 2 GCH pts Select Bitch GCH CH Mehagian's Amber-Eyed Sol JH J Laman/R Laman 3 GCH pts Best of Winners Nyircsaszari Tatra (D), J Galante/S Kerr 3 points Winners Dog Nyircsaszari Tatra J Galante/S Kerr Reserve Winner Dog Tamaron Logan's Run R Cooperthwaite/C Cooperthwaite/T Westerbeck/L Westerbeck Winners Bitch Korona Nyircsaszari Hercegno Remeny JH R Miller/S Kerr/R Miller 3 points Reserve Winner Bitch Mehagian's Raspberry Razzle Dazzle D Harrison/P Lambie/A Nash MBISS GCH CH Mehagian's Sleepy Hollow CH Tamaron's Summer Reign The Beat Goes On Nyircsaszari Tatra Korona Nyircsaszari Hercegno Remeny JH 9

10 Dogs 7dogs: 2 pts, BW 3 pts Puppy 9-12 Mos. 1 Nyircsaszari Tatra J Galante/S Kerr BW, W Mos. 1 Tamaron Logan's Run R Cooperthwaite/C Cooperthwaite/T Westerbeck/L Westerbeck RW 2 Mehagian's Dringus Fitzgerald A Lowry/P Lambie/A Nash 3 Mehagian's Eagle Creek Drifter R Rodriguez American Bred 1 Tamaron's Lights On Broadway N Williams/C Williams/T Westerbeck/L Westerbeck Open 1 Magnolia & Papageno's Song Of Remembrance JH D Bingham/C Bingham 2 Mehagian's Bento P Flori Bitches 10 bitches: 3 pts Puppy 6-9 Mos. 1 Serenity Can'T Get Enough R Mather/V May 2 Serenity's Rockin To The Rhythm Of The Drum E Watson/V May Mos. 1 Mehagian's Raspberry Razzle Dazzle D Harrison/P Lambie/A Nash RW 2 Serenity's Saving The Best For Last V May 3 Tamaron's Jazzmatazz C Woods/T Westerbeck/L Westerbeck American Bred 1 Mehagian's Sizzl'N Red Hot Ryder S Flamard/P Lambie/A Nash 2 Mehagian's Sweet Southern Belle M Hays Open 1 Korona Nyircsaszari Hercegno Remeny JH R Miller/S Kerr/R Miller W 2 Harmony Spring Day Zephyr Of Camelot M Gregory/D Coulter-Karis/B Gregory 3 Mehagian's Allegro Catch Me If You Can S Herlong Non-Reg Veteran, Dogs 1 CH Nyircsaszari Java Kolyok MH R Miller/S Kerr/D Miller Non-Reg, Hunting, Dogs 1 CH Mehagian's Montana Krich MH J Kirkpatrick/M Kirkpatrick/P Lambie/A Nash Look for coverage of the RSVC Specialty held on Saturday, February 4, 2012 in the next issue of the Rio Salado Vizlsa Club Newsletter! 10

11 The Fall 2011 RSVC Specialty The Rio Salado Vizsla Club held its independent Specialty on Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 at Paradise Valley Park. Thanks so much to everyone who made our Fall Specialty a success! Set up: Donna Coulter-Karis, Sherry Flamard, Missy Gregory, Rita Mather, and Ellie Watson Donated ice, snacks or bottled water: Donna Coulter-Karis, Sherry Flamard, Missy Gregory, Deb Harrison, Gary & Pam Richards and Ellie Watson Catalog and Merchandise Sales: Sherry Flamard, Deb Harrison, Gary & Pam Richards, and Velma Tucker Clean up and tear-down: Donna Coulter-Karis, Rita Mather, Ellie Watson, and Tami & Leon Westerbeck Photographer: Bill Kohler and Associates Special thanks to our judges Patricia Seifried (Sweepstakes) and Susan Clemons, and to our ring stewards Donna Coulter-Karis (Sweepstakes) and Patricia Seifried (Conformation), and to our Trophy & Specialty Chairman Vicki May and Specialty Secretary Beverly Cohen. Submitted by Donna Coulter-Karis October Specialty Trophy Sponsors Thanks so much to the following RSVC members who sponsored trophies for the October 2011 Specialty Best of Breed: Roger & Janet Laman in Memory of Zoe: $50 Best of Winners: Ellie Watson in Memory of CH Mehagian's LR Kippie Barat: $40 Best of Opposite Sex: John VanDenburgh in memory of Mehagian s Maxwell of Wilder Road: $40 Winners Dog: Mary Levine (Oct 2011 and Feb 2012): $25 Reserve Winners Dog: John & Donna Karis through October 2013: $15 Winners Bitch: Velma Tucker: $25 Reserve Winners Bitch: John & Donna Karis through October 2013: $15 Best Junior Handler: Crystal Melby because we love our rescue Lucy so much: $25 Toys: Emma & Jane Yarbrough in memory of Lady: $40 11 RSVC Specialty Sweepstaskes Judged by Patricia Seifried Best in Sweepstakes Mehagian s Mehagian's Sizzl'N Red Hot Ryder S Flamard/P Lambie/A Nash Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes Mehagian's Dringus Fitzgerald A Lowry/P Lambie/A Nash

12 Where there are homeless animals we will run to help. Use your feet to help their paws. It s a 5 km and 1 mile run & walk for both runners and for people with their dogs with an atmosphere where everyone is sure to be wagging their tails in the end! It is a celebration of what a fun, healthy, active pooch and pal partnership can be. In partnership with the Petco Foundation the inaugural 2012 events will take place in San Diego, Tempe and San Antonio. The series will then expand to other cities across the country. The events will include an expo where dogs and their pals can shop together for sports products, pet products and more. All the events will be supported with coaching and training programs from world renowned coaches and vets, fund raising opportunities for pet related charities, and an online community for active participants and their pets. Whether you have a pet, don t have a pet, or want to have a pet you can be a part of the WALK.RUN.WAG event experience. Walk or run a 5K or 1 Mile course with your dog, or without a dog, or with a team. A portion of the proceeds from all registrations will directly benefit local pet charities in the event communities through the Petco Foundation. WALK.RUN.WAG.5K9 Tempe The Tempe event will take place at the Tempe Arts Park on March 4, 2012 at 700 N Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ. Walk or run a 5K or 1 mile course with your dog. You can also opt to run or walk without a furry friend and go for either speed or dog-browsing fun on a fast and well-supported course. Aid stations will be located approximately every mile on the 5k course. 5K/ 5K9 Course The 5K is open to all walkers and runners, with or without their canine friends. We designate 5K9 for all those who choose to walk or run with their best canine friends. The start of the 5K or 5K9 is on Rio Salado Pkwy and Hardy Dr, Tempe, AZ. The course takes a loop around Tempe Town Lake with the start and finish right near the expo at the Tempe Arts Center. 1- Mile Course The 1 Mile course is also open to all walkers and runners, with or without their furry friends. The start of the 1 mile course is on Rio Salado Pkwy. Schedule of Events Friday, March 2nd: 12:oopm 8:00pm Registration & Packet Pick-Up PETCO Store (Location TBD) Saturday, March 3rd: 10:00am 4:00pm Registration & Packet Pick-Up Tempe Arts Park 10:00am 4:00pm EXPO Open Sunday, March 4th: 6:00am Day of Race Registration & Packet Pick-Up Tempe Arts Park. You can fully register that morning or simply pick up your packet and race numbers if you have pre-registered online. 7:00am Expo Officially opens 12 7:30am Warm-up session for Humans and Dogs in the off-leash area in the EXPO area enter 8:00am Start of the 5K9 and 5k Walk/Run on Rio Salado Pkwy and Hardy Dr. 8:15am First 5k/5K9 Finisher 9:00am Final 5k/5k9 Finisher 9:00am Start of the 1 Mile K9 or 1 Mile Walk/Run 9:05am First 1 Mile/1 Mile K9 Finisher 9:25am Final 1 Mile/ 1 Mile K9 Finisher 9:30am Dog Training/ Agility DEMO 10:00am Awards for 5k and 5K9 10:30am Dog Training/ Agility DEMO 11:00am Dog Training/ Agility DEMO 11:30am Dog Training/ Agility DEMO

13 RSVC Microchip Clinic What would you do if your pet got lost? The Rio Salado Vizsla Club held its first microchipping clinic as a service to its members on Saturday, January 28, 2012 during the last Socialization and Obedience Class at the home of the Mehagians. Many thanks to Missy Gregory for helping to organize everyone on the day of the clinic, to Ellie Watson, who administered the microchips, to Jodi Rosenblatt, who researched the feasibility of having our club offer this service to our members, and to Marge Mehagian, who ordered the supplies on behalf of the club. The event was overwhelmingly successful as 13 members dogs were microchipped and will be held again. If you had your dog microchipped at this event, please make sure to enroll your dog in the program by submitting the appropriate paperwork and keeping your contact information up-to-date. Submitted by Donna Coulter-Karis American Kennel Club News Article AKC Companion Animal Recovery Introduces Revolutionary Microchip New chip to provide more affordable alternative for veterinarians and animal shelters Raleigh, NC In its continuing effort to improve the pet recovery process in America, the American Kennel Club's Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR) announced that it is introducing a revolutionary new microchip identification system to the market. The new AKC Companion Animal Recovery ID System microchip is technologically superior and more affordable than microchips currently on the market. AKC CAR and Electronic ID Devices, Ltd. (EID) have entered a distribution agreement, where AKC CAR has become the exclusive distributor of TROVAN microchips in the United States companion animal market. TROVAN transponders have been in production and used in a variety of applications since 1991, using the most modern operational and manufacturing technologies available. The new AKC Companion Animal Recovery ID System microchips comply with the installed reader base used for identifying lost microchipped animals in most shelters throughout the United States. Additionally, the AKC CAR microchip is smaller than other microchips. This new system will provide veterinarians, animal shelters, breeders and pet owners an alternative to the more expensive microchips currently being offered in the market, said Dr. Carmen Battaglia, President and CEO of AKC CAR. Our commitment is to increase the number of pets microchipped and enrolled in our recovery service in order to increase the number of lost pets that we recover. Through a newly-designed delivery system, the AKC CAR microchip is implanted between the shoulder blades just below the skin of the pet. The two-piece, patented delivery system places the microchip in the pet while the lancet is simply retracted, leaving the chip in the precise location intended. Other applicators push the microchip out of a needle into the skin creating a risk of breakage and imprecise placement. Additionally, the AKC CAR microchip is smaller than other microchips and less likely to migrate. There are many reasons to support the AKC Companion Animal Recovery ID System. AKC CAR: Is the nation s largest not-for-profit recovery service Provides a live operator, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Has enrolled over 3.5 million animals and recovered over 320,000 Has a long-term commitment to the pets in the database Funds veterinary student scholarships, search and rescue teams, and disaster relief Continues to offer free updates to the pet s record Upon enrollment, every pet owner receives a FREE metal collar tag containing the pet s microchip number and the AKC CAR recovery hotline ( ). The tag is a critical part of the recovery process, particularly if the pet is found by an ordinary citizen without a microchip scanner. AKC CAR has worked diligently to identify and distribute a superior microchipping system, continued Dr. Battaglia. We are confident that this new microchip will lead to even more pet recoveries. For more information on the AKC Companion Animal Recovery ID System, visit or call

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. Harmony Vizslas congratulates two of Tabasco s offspring for winning at the 2011 Vizsla Nationals. Tabasco s daughter Silver GrCH Nyircsaszari Szilva Palinka JH (Gaia), bred by Sylvia Kerr earned Best of Opposite Sex while Tabasco s son, Mehagian s Dringus Fitzgerald, bred by Marge Mehagian, won Winners Dog. Tabasco also had his first Champion of CH Korona Nyircsaszari Hercegno Remeny JH, also bred by Sylvia Kerr. Submitted by Donna Coulter-Karis BISS GCH CH Mehagian's Amber-eyed Sol, JH (Tova) rounded out the year with an Award of Merit at the VCA National Specialty. She went on to win 2 Best in Breeds, as well as a Group 4 (her first) placement in the first week of the Tucson shows. Her last show of the year was at the Eukanuba Invitational in Orlando. Although she didn't make any of the qualifying cuts, she had a ridiculously-expensive good time. Tova is out of Mehagian's Royal King of Hearts, MH and CH Mehagian's Kiva's Sunrise, She is handled by Pam Lambie. Submitted by Janet Laman Congratulations to Serenity s Saving the Best for Last Sophie on her 1 st place win from the month class at the 2011 Vizsla Club of America National event. Rita and I could not be prouder of this Drummer X Brandi puppy who placed in every class she entered from Prescott through the Rocky Mountain Vizsla Club Specialty. A big thank you to Robert Rodriguez for making it all happen by driving Sophie to Colorado for the event. Bred and owned by Vicki May. Submitted by Vicki May 14

15 Harmony Vizslas congratulates Group winning and Multiple Group Placing Silver GrCH Nyircsaszari Szilva Palinka JH for being the #1 Vizsla Bitch in Breed, All Breed and Grand Champion Points for Gaia is out of CH Nyircsaszari Igazanyag JH and CH Mehagian s Sizzl n Hot-n-Spicy CGC VC CD MH ROM and was bred by Dr. Sylvia Kerr. Gaia is expertly handled by Diana Wilson and is owned by Dr. Sylvia Kerr. Submitted by Donna Karis Esther (CH Harmony's Faithful Queen of Persia) completed her JH at the Double-Double Hunt test on November at Robbins Butte. She also earned a SH pass!! Thanks to the officers of the Rio Salado Vizsla Club and Valley of the Sun Weimaraner Club who hosted this hunt test. So much work goes into these events. Thank you to all the officers, judges, and gunners for their time. And a Thank You to LeeRoy and Ellie Watson for the fantastic food! Submitted by Velma Tucker CH Mehagian s Golden Rose VC CGC JH completed her Senior Hunting title and received one pass towards Master Hunter. Rosie also placed select and BOB at the Yuma shows acquiring points towards her Grand Championship. CH Mehagian s Montana Krich VC CGC MH was Best of Opposite all four days at the Yuma shows, acquiring points towards his Grand Championship. Submitted by Marian Kirkpatrick Timmy, also known as Mehagian s Miracle on 15th Avenue or Tiny Tim is one determined little Vizsla! Overcoming various physical challenges including a cleft palette, diminutive size and visual impairment, Timmy just climbed his second major mountain to the very top! Normally he s hesitant to jump out of the back seat, but he faced his fears and scrambled over the boulders going up and coming down. We are so proud of his progress. A very loving little boy, we never worry about him being off lead. He never strays more than a few feet from us. He loves being outside (thanks to big brother Toby) and never misses a chance to go on a hike. Our forever puppy is just surpassing our expectations. At one year old and a few months, he s reached his max weight of about 30 lbs and is extremely healthy. We love you little Timmy and are so proud to watch you grow! Submitted by Sara Lin Congratulations to CH Mehagian s Golden Rose VC CGC SH for earning two more Master Hunter passes at the California Brittany Club s and the San Diego Brittany Club s double-double hunt test in California City, CA over the weekend of February 18-19, Submitted by Marge Mehagian 15

16 Congratulations to our sweet Dayzee -- Harmony Spring Day Zephyr of Camelot -- on her two versatility obedience passes and the score of 100%. You are a great dog and we love you!! Photograph by Lauren Till. Submitted by Missy Gregory Mehagian Vizslas congratulates all the Mehagian dogs and their owners who are doing so well these last few months: Sherry Flamard & Marty, Susan Herlong & Alie and Alex Lowry & Fitz Special congratulations also to BISS GCh Mehagian's Sleepy Hollow the Beat Goes On (Drummer) owned by Rita Mather for winning our Independent Specialty in October. Thanks to all owners for their dedication to their Mehagian dogs. Submitted by Marge Mehagian Mehagian's Desert Sun ll (Barkley) owned by Marge Mehagian is now a Master Hunter. Barkley finished in great style with a perfect score of all 10's in one of his last passes to become a Master. Barkley was trained by Tony Marquez and is now accompanying Tony on many of his guided hunts. Barkley is out of FCh Kazaryan's Ginger Mehagian MH VC CGC. Mehagian T.J. & SF Lindsay remains the #1 Puppy Derby dog nationally with 100 dogs listed. Lindsay is also out of Ginger. She is owned by Al Lucas (trainer), TJ Brugger and Marge Mehagian. Arizona Vizsla Rescue Marge and I had Rusty for one month. He is very sensitive and has beautiful, inquisitive eyes. Katie and her mom (a doctor in Tucson) adopted him on November 23, On December 5 th they sent us photos with his new family. He was shivering with the colder weather so he wears a sweater and sleeps by the fire in the evenings. He is doing great at his new home and loves playing with the other Vizsla, Amber. Rusty is gaining weight and doing well. There is another adult male Vizsla in rescue named Winston who is approximately one year old. Although wild and untrained, he is as sweet as pie! He has a facial deformity, either from an injury or birth defect. He also has a healed scar on his back leg just below the hock as if someone tied him with a rope and let it grow into his leg. He is already vaccinated with his 4-1 and rabies. He was also groomed, had a tick bath and was fully de-ticked. Thanks to everyone who has contributed to the care of these Vizsla rescues. Winston Submitted by Crystal L. Melby 16

17 In Memoriam Mehagian s Prince of Denmark May 26, January 5, 2012 Toby, aka Mehagian s Prince of Denmark, died after a brief illness on January 5. Our 2.5 year old Toby loved everyone and everything! With a personality as big as his floppy ears, Toby would charm the pants off of anyone who saw him. Toby loved being outdoors more than anything and couldn t wait to run at State Trust Land or run along side us as we trained for marathons. He loved his little brother Timmy and the two only stopped playing when we made them eat their dinner. He worked hard at obedience and had just earned his first passes towards his VC Conformation and Obedience titles. While we know he was a handsome boy, his best quality was getting excited when we walked through the door after a long day at work. We miss you Toby and you will always be our first little baby boy. For more on Toby s life, visit Submitted by Sara Lin "He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." Author Unknown Please remember with sympathy the owners of these special dogs, whose owners gave them such a wonderful life. Betty VanDenburgh and Rocky Mary Levine and Jezz Dave & Sara Lin and Toby Betsy Long and Yogi Marla and Lou Molvin & Family and d Huez Submitted by Marge Mehagian Mehagian s d Huez July 18, February 18, 2012 D Huez was a wonderful companion and hunting buddy and will be sorely missed by his entire family - Amanda, Shannon, Molly, Marla and Lou Molvin. Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. ~Roger Caras 17

18 Applications must be received by April 11, 2012 for titles earned during The RSVC honors the efforts of its members and dogs for obtaining titles each year. Titles must have been awarded by the American Kennel Club or the Vizsla Club of America. Awards will be presented at the Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Phoenix Country club. If you are unable to come to the banquet, please make arrangements to have your awards picked up by someone else or pick it up at another club event. Awards will not be mailed. The award is a wooden plaque with the RSVC medallion. There is space for six engraved title bars. Each plaque may have several dogs represented. If you have already filled a plaque, you must complete the appropriate area on this form to receive a new plaque. Multiple titles earned during the year will be included on one title bar for each dog. Any previous titles will also appear. Award Criteria dog must be owned or co-owned by a member of the Rio Salado Vizsla Club member must have met certain minimum service requirements described below* titles earned before the owner became a member are not eligible for an award owner must be a member at the time of the award s presentation. Use a separate form for each dog. This form may be copied. Full Name of Dog (with all titles earned prior to January 1, 2012) Titles earned during 2011: 2011 RSVC Award Application Title Date Completed Event Where Completed Breeder Owner: Phone - This is my first RSVC award. I need a new plaque for this award. This award will go on an existing plaque. Direct any questions regarding completion of the application to Marge Mehagian (mjmehagian@cox.net) Direct any questions regarding membership eligibility to Missy Gregory (gregory1mb@aol.com) Mail or the completed application to Marian Kirkpatrick 2055 East Woodman Drive, Tempe, AZ kirkpatricks@cox.net *Service requirements attended at least two general membership meetings or served on/chaired a club committee (show, field, hunt) or acted as an officer or director of the club Members not meeting service requirements may purchase awards. Plaques - $ Engraved Plate - $

19 RSVC Awards Banquet and Annual Meeting All members are invited to attend the RSVC Awards Banquet and Annual meeting on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Phoenix Country Club. If your dog(s) earned an AKC or VCA title in 2011, remember to fill out an Award Application and submit it by April 11 th, 2012 so that you can receive your title bar and/or plaque the night of the banquet. We will also be collecting items for the RSVC fund raising Silent Auction that will be held that same evening. Please contact Janet Laman if you have items you would like to contribute. Items can also be dropped off with Marge Mehagian or Marian Kirkpatrick. Submitted by Donna Coulter-Karis Hope to see you there! Calendar of Events Name Location Event Type Event Date Closing Date RSVC Hunt Training Robbins Butte Hunt Training Feb 11 Feb 4 RSVC Hunt Training Robbins Butte Hunt Training Feb 18 Feb 11 Scottsdale Dog Fanciers Association, Inc. Scottsdale, AZ All Breed Dog Show March 2 Feb 15 Scottsdale Dog Fanciers Association, Inc. Scottsdale, AZ All Breed Dog Show March 3 Feb 15 Superstition Kennel Club, Inc. Scottsdale, AZ All Breed Dog Show March 4 Feb 15 Superstition Kennel Club, Inc. Scottsdale, AZ All Breed Dog Show March 5 Feb 15 RSVC Hunt Training Robbins Butte Hunt Training March 10 March 3 RSVC Hunt Training Robbins Butte Hunt Training March 17 March 10 German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Northern Sacramento Valley Rio Vista, CA Hunt Test March 17 March 10 German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Northern Sacramento Valley Rio Vista, CA Hunt Test March 18 March 10 Sutter Buttes Pointing Dog Club Rio Vista, CA Hunt Test March 31 March 22 Sutter Buttes Pointing Dog Club Rio Vista, CA Hunt Test April 1 March 22 Kachina Kennel Club Glendale, AZ All Breed Dog Show April 6 March 21 Kachina Kennel Club Glendale, AZ All Breed Dog Show April 7 March 21 German Wirehaired Pointer Club of Northern California Rio Vista, CA Hunt Test April 7 April 2 Arrowhead Kennel Club Glendale, AZ All Breed Dog Show April 8 March 21 German Wirehaired Pointer Club of Northern California Rio Vista, CA Hunt Test April 8 April 2 Arrowhead Kennel Club Glendale, AZ All Breed Dog Show April 9 March 21 RSVC Socialization and Obedience Class Mehagian Home Class April 21 RSVC Annual Awards Banquet Phx Country Club Banquet April 21 RSVC Socialization and Obedience Class Mehagian Home Class April 28 American Pointer Club, Inc. Rio Vista, CA Hunt Test April 29 April 3 RSVC Socialization and Obedience Class Mehagian Home Class May 5 RSVC Socialization and Obedience Class Mehagian Home Class May 12 Flagstaff Kennel Club Flagstaff, AZ All Breed Dog Show June 9-10 May 23 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 RSVC Contact Directory 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! 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