Victory Fire s Remek. Conestoga Vizsla Club Newsletter. Best of Winners & a 5-point Major 2010 CVC Specialty. 2nd Quarter 2010

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1 Conestoga Vizsla Club Newsletter 2nd Quarter 2010 Victory Fire s Remek 2009 VCA National Derby Stakes 4th place as a 13-month-old (DOB 10/01/08; DNA V578129) FC AFC Bitteroot s Stormy (VZ-9763E37M-Pl) x Dobrocat s Mira Belle MH (VZ-10073G41F-PI) Best of Winners & a 5-point Major 2010 CVC Specialty Bred & Owned by: India & Bill Cox Handled by: Susan DellaPenta Victory Fire Vizslas / Powhatan Virginia

2 2010 CVC Fall Field Trial October 1-3, Clear Spring MD Open All Age Open Puppy Open Derby Walking Derby Dobrocat s CG Mira Belle MH and the Hunter Travelling Trophy she won as the 2009 CVC Hunting Dog Champion. Stakes to be run (at time of publication) Open Gun Dog Amateur Gun Dog Open Limited Gun Dog Amateur Limited Gun Dog and the CVC Hunting Dog Championship! winner takes home the Hunter Traveling Trophy honoring Ch Sansouci Czuda Vadasz MH CDX VC CGC ROM NAVHDA Utility Prize III (Requirements are essentially those for a Senior Hunter) Food available Saturday & Sunday with our signature Judges Steak Dinner on Saturday night. Horses available for those who want to ride in the beautiful Maryland mountains. Al Lucas, Chairman * 540/ Conestoga Vizsla Cub, Inc., Officers & Board of Directors President: Michelle Dowd / Vice President: Britt Jung Treasurer: Susan DellaPenta Corresponding Secretary: Mike Johnson Recording Secretary: Tracy Faber Directors: Rich Black Stephanie Estes Mike Moore Deb Titus

3 Casey Wetherbee (DOB 4/20/09) won 13 points during the Crab Cluster weekend to finish her championship with 4 majors, 2 specialty show wins, and 2 Best in Sweepstakes wins! Owners: Donald & Heather Wetherbee & Britt Jung Breeders: Britt Jung, Ida Kavafian & Steven Tenenbom (Ch Olde Ridge Pfalcon s Hudson JH VZ-11141G24M-VPI x BISS Am/Can Ch Opus One Featuring Indie JH NA OAJ VZ-9851G28F-PI) CVC Newsletter ~ 2nd Quarter 2010 / 3

4 Dear CVC Members: I hope this newsletter finds you well and enjoying this summer with your Vizslas! Our club has had a successful 2010! Many more exciting events are planned for the remainder of the year. In June, we held our Annual Vizsla Fun Day at Strawberry Hill Farm in Thurmont MD. We had more than 100 attendees, a lot of participation in the events/tests/ seminars and an awesome pork BBQ lunch! Several dogs passed for portions of their Versatility certificates, and several others were able to learn more about show, field and agility. A huge Thank You to all of our volunteers and judges - you made it a successful event! Photos from the event can be found on page 15. In July, we held our Annual Specialty and Supported Entry. There was a large entry, with many beautiful Vizslas! Congratulations to the winners, and Thank You to all who entered and supported our Specialty! The event was chaired by Stephanie Estes, along with a hardworking committee. Thank You to all the workers! Details from the event start on page 5. The 2010 Nominating Committee has been hard at work making selections for the 2011 Nominations to the Board. If you are interested in serving on the CVC 2011 Board of Directors, please CVC Treasurer s Report inform the NC Chairman Mike Moore by ing him at mmlvmoore@verizon.net. Coming October 1st-3rd is our Annual Fall Field Trial at Clear Springs MD. A premium will be posted to our website by mid- August. There will be a brand new trophy awarded to the winner of the Hunting Dog Championship in honor and memory of Linda Pruitt's Hunter! We welcome all, especially hunters and hunt testers, to come try your hand (paw?) at winning this fabulous new travelling trophy! Later this coming fall and winter, we will also have a hunt test, and our Christmas Party! Check our website this Fall for details. In this issue, you will find that we are providing our membership with a club financial report, so you may see P&L of various aspects of club operations. We appreciate your membership and continued support of the Conestoga Vizsla Club! Lastly, I would like to say a public Thank You to India Fuller Cox for developing and editing THIS, our club s newsletter! She has been in this position for a couple of years now and has done a fantastic job at getting these beautiful, informative newsletters to our membership. Another Thank You goes to our reliable webmaster, David Roseman, for continuing to maintain our club s website and getting information posted quickly! Stay cool this summer, and hope to see you at an event sometime soon! Respectfully yours, Michelle Dowd, CVC President michelle@broadrunvizslas.com 703/ Ordinary Income/Expense January 1 July 27, 2010 Income Miscellaneous Income Patches Revenue Calendar Collection Field Trial Spring 2010 Field Trial Total Field Trial Fun Day Hunt Test Fall 2009 Hunt Test Spring 2010 Hunt Test Total Hunt Test Membership Family Membership 2, New Membership Single Membership 1, Total Membership 3, Newsletter Revenue Rescue Donations Adoption Fees 2, Rescue Donations-Other 2, Total Rescue Donations 5, Specialty Show Kennel Club Income Raffle Collections Trophy Collections Total Specialty Show 1, Versatility Total Revenue 12, Total Income 13, Expense Contributions Directory Printing Cost Field Trial Spring 2010 Field Trial Total Field Trial Fun Day Fun Day Hunt Test Fall 2009 Hunt Test Spring 2010 Hunt Test Total Hunt Test Insurance Misc. Expenses Newsletter Patches - Cost Rescue Rescue - Other 3, Total Rescue 3, Specialty Show Trophy Expenses 1, Total 2010 Specialty Show 1, Total Specialty Show 1, Versatility Tests-Costs to VCA Website Expense Total Expense 8, Net Ordinary Income 4, Net Income 4, Checking Account Balance as of 7/27/10 $23, CVC Newsletter ~ 2nd Quarter 2010 / 4

5 2010 CVC Specialty Report by Britt Jung The Conestoga Vizsla Club s 2010 Specialty Show and Supported Entry was a success, thanks to commitments from the Show Committee and many others who pitched in over the weekend. We moved to a new building this year, which was bigger than our building from the previous two years. We lost our bathrooms, but also lost the traffic that came with those bathrooms! The four-day cluster, held in Bel Alton, Maryland, was well attended with entrants from as far north as upstate New York and as far south as South Carolina and Tennessee. Almost 75 dogs were entered on Saturday, the day of the specialty. Pat Hudson invited the owners of dogs from our Rescue Program to participate in a special parade that took place before Best of Breed judging. It was a really nice way to recognize these owners and their dogs, and invite them into the community. This was the first year that Select awards have been available to the judge to award. Judges may award one Select award to a dog and one Select award to a bitch in the Best of Breed competition, exclusive of the Winners Dog and Winners Bitch. Dogs that are awarded the Select award receive points toward their Grand Championship. While the Select award is an AKC award, the club can offer Awards of Merit. The judge may choose to award a dog both an Award of Merit and a Select award or elect not to combine the awards. You can find more information on earning a Grand Championship on the AKC web site. The traveling trophy, offered by Liz Sherman and Joe Mitchell to the Best of Breed winner, has been retired, after being won three times by the same owner. Look for that story in this issue! Thanks to the show committee for all their work: Richard Black, Gail Contreras, Susan DellaPenta, Stephanie Estes, Melissa Green, Britt Jung and Rachel Romano Kelly. A huge round of applause to Rachel for the magnificent job she did with the raffle! See her report for more details. Thanks to Melissa for coordinating the hospitality and to everyone who contributed to making the luncheon so pleasant and inviting. Lots of people hung around after the show to eat and chat. Thanks to Emma Black for handing out the participation toys to every exhibitor as he or she left the show ring. Thanks also to Kelly Park, Dot Romano, Beth Kirven and Stephanie Estes for helping set up and organize the trophies. I m sure many people haven t been mentioned who should have been, so thanks to you and to those of you who asked if you could help out and to those of you who simply said thanks. The event was a success because we had such a great team. Please consider how you can help next year. If you have ideas about how to improve or enhance the Specialty, or want to help, please contact a CVC Board member. These events cannot happen without all kinds of support. Here are the results. CVC members names are bolded. Conestoga Vizsla Club Specialty Show July 3, 2010 Sweepstakes Judge: Mr. Dennis Collins Best in Sweepstakes Brittania s Casey Wetherbee Owner: Heather & Don Wetherbee & Britt Jung Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes Artisan Grouse Point Pink s Floyd Owner: Fran & Laura Frankovich & Corinne Miklos & Joan Toepke Best in Veteran Sweepstakes Ch Szizlin Ain t She Captivati n OA NAJ NF Owner: Melissa & Jason Green & Ania Kelly Best of Opposite Sex in Veteran Sweepstakes Ch Banker s Top Brand Owner: Paula Murphy Regular Classes Judge: Mr. Walter Sommerfelt Best of Breed* GCh Artisan Grouse Point Pink Panther JH Owner: Corinne Miklos & Sue Lonabaugh & R Bernstein & J Toepke Best of Winners and Winners Dog Victory Fire s Remek Owner: India and Bill Cox Best of Opposite Sex Ch Tivoliz CPR CRK One and Only Owner: Melissa & Jason Green Award of Merit & Select Ch Tivoliz CC Joint Venture JH Owner: Deborah Lynn Stern Award of Merit & Select Ch Solaris Sex on the Beach Owner: Beth Kirven, Rachel Murphy, Bruce Floystad Continued next page CVC Newsletter ~ 2nd Quarter 2010 / 5

6 July 3 CVC Specialty Show Report continued from page 5 Award of Merit Ch Brittania s Taylor Made For Two Owner: Ed & Jackie McAuliffe & Britt Jung Winners Bitch Brittania s Casey Wetherbee Owner: Heather & Don Wetherbee & Britt Jung Reserve Winners Dog Artisan Grouse Point Pink s Floyd Owner: Fran & Laura Frankovich & Corinne Miklos & Joan Toepke Reserve Winners Bitch Tivoliz Barely Legal Owner: Deborah Lynn Stern Field Trial Dog DC AFC Bitteroot Semper Fi Cutter Owner: Clint & Valerie Sails Field Trial Bitch Ch Mehagian Semper Fi Tientsin Owner: Terry Lucas Veteran Dog 9-11 Ch Banker s Top Brand Owner: Paula Murphy Veteran Bitch 7-9 Ch Szizlin Ain t She Captivati n OA NAJ NF Owner: Melissa & Jason Green & Ania Kelly Veteran Bitch 9-11 Ch Szizlin s Ready to Run JH CD RN Owner: Gail & Glen Contreras Brood Bitch Ch Szizlin s Ready to Run JH CD RN Owner: Gail & Glen Contreras Granddam Ch Szizlin s Ain t She Inspir n JH Owner: Deborah Lynn Stern Brace Ch Sassafras X Marks the Spot Ch Sassafras Keep On Dream n Owner: Richard & Melina Black *Denotes Group One and Best in Show! For more information, go to RESULTS/ / HTM Conestoga Vizsla Club Supported Entry July 4, 2010 Sweepstakes Judge: Mr. Douglas R. Holloway, Jr. Best in Sweepstakes Artisan Grouse Point Pink s Floyd Owner: Fran & Laura Frankovich & Corinne Miklos & Joan Toepke Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes Ch Solaris Sex on the Beach Owner: Beth Kirven, Rachel Murphy, Bruce Floystad Best in Veteran Sweepstakes Ch Banker s Top Brand Owner: Paula Murphy CVC Newsletter ~ 2nd Quarter 2010 / 6 Best of Opposite Sex in Veteran Sweepstakes Ch Szizlin s Ready to Run JH CD RN Owner: Gail & Glen Contreras Regular Classes Judge: Mrs. Patricia Gellerman Best of Breed* GCh Artisan Grouse Point Pink Panther JH Owner: Corinne Miklos & Sue Lonabaugh & R Bernstein & J Toepke Best of Opposite Sex Ch Solaris Sex on the Beach Owner: Beth Kirven, Rachel Murphy, Bruce Floystad Best of Winners and Winners Dog Dirigo s Maximus Owner: Kelly Park & Philip Park Select Dog GCh Kezdet s Grand Mark Gedeon JH Owner: Natalie Russo Select Bitch Ch Opus One N Titan s Deed I Do Owner: Ida Kavafian, Steven Tenenbom, & Peggy Schmidt Winners Bitch Artisan Play It Again Pink Owner: Kelly Park & Philip Park Reserve Winners Dog Kezdet s Tiger Whisper Owner: Barry Golob & Judy Saddlemire Reserve Winners Bitch Shoal River Verity JH Owner: Elizabeth Sherman & Joseph Mitchell *Denotes Sporting Group One! For more information, go to RESULTS/ / HTM

7 Best of Breed and Best in Show GCh Artisan Grouse Point Pink Panther JH Owner: Corinne Miklos, Sue Lonabaugh, R Bernstein & J Toepke Best of Winners & Winners Dog Victory Fire s Remek Owner: Bill & India Cox Best of Opposite Sex Ch Tivoliz CPR CRK One and Only Owner: Melissa & Jason Green Winners Bitch Brittania s Casey Wetherbee Owner: Heather & Don Wetherbee & Britt Jung Award of Merit & Select Ch Solaris Sex on the Beach Owner: Beth Kirven, Rachel Murphy & Bruce Floystad CVC Newsletter ~ 2nd Quarter 2010 / 7 Award of Merit & Select GCh Tivoliz CC Joint Venture JH Owner: Deborah Lynn Stern

8 BEST IN SHOW VIZSLA RETIRES BETHWOOD O n July 3, 2010, at the Conestoga Vizsla Club Specialty Show at Southern Maryland Kennel Club, CH ARTISAN GROUSE POINT PINK PANTHER JH (Kato), owned by Corinne Miklos, Sue Lonabaugh, Robin Bernstein and Joan Toepke, bred by Mark and Joan Toepke, went on from Best of Breed to win Best in Show. The BOB win was the third time one of Kato's owners, Corinne Miklos, had won the CVC Specialty, and this win retired the Bethwood Challenge Trophy. The trophy has been awarded each year for the past 12 years to Best of Breed at the CVC Specialty. Winners were entitled to hold the trophy until the following specialty show or until won by the same owner three times. In addition to Kato's win, CH Grouse Point Semper Fi Bougainville (Eve), co-owned and co-bred by Corinne and Terry Lucas, was BOB in both the 1998 and 2001 CVC Specialty Shows. Kato, this year's winner, epitomizes the product of quality breeding programs. Not only did his grandmother, Eve, win the trophy twice, but his great grandmother, CH Grouse Point Semper Fi Chu Lai JH, owned by Corinne and Terry and bred by Corinne, won BOB at the CVC Specialty Show in 1996, 2 years before the trophy was created. His half sister, CH Artisan Moonstruck Beauty, also out of Eve's daughter, CH Grouspt Semprfi Vorosakapink, owned by Mark and Joan Toepke and bred by Corinne and Terry, won in And Eve was sired by a dog from the kennel Szizlin that had produced three previous winners of the trophy including two wins with the same dog. In 1998, the Bethwood Challenge Trophy, a large pewter bowl to be engraved with the winners' names, was first offered by Joe Mitchell and Liz Sherman to honor long time CVC club members Horace and Betty Woodlief who bred and showed Vizslas for decades. The Woodlief's Bethwood kennel name can be found in many of our CVC dogs. Horace loved to study pedigrees, and Betty loved to show the dogs they produced. Their foundation stock served them well over the years: their first stud dog, Glen Cottage CHALLENGE TROPHY Red Baron, a litter mate to CH Glen Cottage Loki Barat CDX ROM, was a CH Puerco Pete Barat son; their other original stud dog, CH Broc Bey of Bethwood, a Puerco Pete grandson and a full brother to CH Gold-N-Rust Daring Gambler, was a Group winner in the early '70's when a Group win for a Vizsla was rare. Not only does Broc's brother Gambler appear multiple times in every pedigree of the winners of the Bethwood Challenge trophy, but the Bethwood name, going back to both Red Baron and Broc, appears in the pedigree of two of the recent trophy winners, CH Double Gun's K-80 Katie in 2006, and, in 2009, CH Kezdet's Grand Mark Gedeon JH. Barbara Clements, Horace and Betty's daughter, and a long time member of CVC, was at the show when Kato retired the trophy and was very pleased that a CVC dog had won it. We congratulate Corinne for this win and congratulate Corinne and Terry for producing such terrific dogs throughout the years. Kato s Grandmother, Eve, winning Best of Breed at the 1998 CVC Specialty. (L to R): Terry Lucas, Judge Mary Ann Alston and Julia Bonar, handler. CVC Newsletter ~ 2nd Quarter 2010 / 8

9 Raffle Success at Specialty! by Rachel Romano Kelly Woodlief Winners 1998 Ch. Grouse Point Semper Fi Bougainville Owners: Terry Lucas and Corinne Miklos 1999 Am/Can. Ch. Copper Creek Szizlin Kestrel JH Owners: Carol and Bruce Phelps 2000 Am/Can. Ch. Copper Creek Szizlin Kestrel JH Owners: Carol and Bruce Phelps 2001 Ch. Grouse Point Semper Fi Bougainville Owners: Terry Lucas and Corinne Miklos 2002 Ch. Bowcot Pekogait One Man Band MH Owners: Saul and Kim Himmelfarb 2003 Ch. Opus One Lady Sang the Blues Owners: Ida Kavafian and Steve Tenenbom 2004 Ch. Tivoliz CC Priority Owner: Barbara Reynolds 2005 Ch. Szizlin Vola Be Jammin JH Owners: Jackie and Edward McAuliffe 2006 Ch. Double Guns K-80 Katie Owners: Jennifer and John Buttermore 2007 Ch. Artisan Moonstruck Beauty Owners: Linda Furey and Joan Toepke 2009 Ch. Kezdet s Grand Mark Gedeon JH Owner: Natalie Russo 2010 Ch. Artisan Grouse Point Pink Panther JH Owners: Corinne Miklos, Sue Lonabaough, Robin Bernstein, Joan Toepke The CVC Specialty Raffle was a huge success! We received many generous donations and raised close to $700 for the club. The debut of the Pay-You-Back Raffle resulted in the winners (Melissa and Jason Green) taking home a Soft Crate as well as $72! Dorothea Romano and I had fun setting up the tables Friday night and then, along with Anne and Phil Townsend, spent Saturday morning selling tickets (in between showing dogs). Many thanks to all the volunteers. Thanks to Deb Stern, who was the official ticket-picker. Donations received are listed below: Britt Jung Vizsla Sign, Picture Frames, Baskets, and other items to help fill the baskets Carol Mealy Framed Hungarian Stamps + matching pin, books, Club Logo sweatshirts, artwork, Vizsla Bag, Ceramic Vizsla Basket, and other assorted items to help fill the baskets Dot Romano Horse-Themed Basket, artwork, and other items to help fill the baskets Rachel Romano Kelly Soft Crate (for the Pay-You-Back Raffle), Circle T Leather Collar, Baskets, Garden Tote bag, Basket wrapping supplies, and other assorted items to help fill the baskets Susan Della Penta Vizsla Socks and baskets for filling Anne and Phil Townsend Wine and Slip Lead, Tablecloths to decorate our Raffle and Hospitality Tables Jenna Iacobellis A Handling Fee Ania Kelly Luggage bag full of grooming equipment, Black Purse, and stuffed dog toys Liz Sherman Ceramic Vizsla treat holder Gail Contreras Doggie Tray Table India Cox Two Vizsla T-Shirts Valerie Sails Vizsla Garden Flag, Basket Wrapping Supplies Shella Furman Wine Bottle Opener Madeline Meharg Assorted items to help fill the baskets If I left anyone off the list, please contact me so you can be recognized! Submitted by Raffle Chairperson, Rachel Romano Kelly (rachelgeordie@yahoo.com) CVC Newsletter ~ 2nd Quarter 2010 / 9 Award of Merit (Specialty) Ch Brittania s Taylor Made For Two Owner: Ed & Jackie McAuliffe and Britt Jung Winners Bitch Supported Entry Artisan Play It Again Pink Owner: Kelly Park & Philip Park

10 More Winners! Best in Sweepstakes (Specialty) Brittania s Casey Wetherbee Owner: Heather & Don Wetherbee & Britt Jung Best of Opposite Sex (Supported Entry) Ch Solaris Sex on the Beach Owner: Beth Kirven & Rachel Murphy & Bruce Floystad Best Veteran in Sweepstakes (Specialty) Ch Szizlin Ain t She Captivati n OA NAJ NF Owner: Melissa & Jason Green & Ania Kelly Best in Veteran Sweepstakes (Supported Entry) Ch Banker s Top Brand Owner: Paula Murphy Candid from the Supported Entry Best of Opposite Sex in Veteran (Supported Entry) Ch Szizlin s Ready to Run JH CD RN Owner: Gail & Glenn Conterars CVC Newsletter ~ 2nd Quarter 2010 / 10

11 The Conestoga Vizsla Club would like to recognize the following individuals who so generously donated to support the trophies at the 2010 Specialty and Supported Entry. Thank You! Melina and Rich Black, Sassafras Vizslas John and Jenny Buttermore Billy and Lynn DeLoatch Susan DellaPenta and John Kochensparger, Patriot Vizslas Sam and Kathy Eaton, in memory of Molly and Cassie Patrick, Michelle & Shelby Dowd, in memory of BroadRun s Cannon Fire JH, Cannon Anita Greenstone Britt Jung Welcome New CVC Members! Wags n Brags! CVC Newsletter ~ 2nd Quarter 2010 / 11 Robert and Nancy Leonard Al and Terry Lucas James and Barbara McLaughlin, in memory of Ch. Devon Sunrise s Scarlett Silk and Ch. Scarlett Sun s Dandy Rhett Rheingold Vizslas, in memory of J.R. and Dvor Dorothea Romano, in memory of Ch. Willorunn's Chasin' A Dream JH NA Verity, Joe Mitchell and Liz Sherman, in memory of Brick and Shoal, BIS WindDance Vizslas, Carole and Phil Stout Amanda Baenwaldt & Eric Czerwinski Jean & Warren Billings Susan Truskey Rockville, MD Spotsylvania, VA Falls Church, VA Jeff & Renee Hood Lori & Marshall Maran Send Gail your Baltimore, MD Wynnewood, PA updated address! Gayle Rossbach Robert & Debra Schaeffer gaygle@aol.com Alexandria, VA Elizabethtown, PA In July, "Taylor," BISS Am/Can Ch Brittania's Taylor Made For Two, SR , finished his Canadian Championship at the Pointing Dog Specialty in Woodstock, Ontario, and then went on to win the Vizsla National Specialty Show of Canada! Taylor is owned by Ed & Jackie McAuliffe and Britt Jung. Silli," Brittania's Absolut Finest JH, SR , was WB, BOW, and BOW at the Vizsla National Specialty Show of Canada! Silli was also WB and BOW at the Pointing Dog Specialty and Best in Sweepstakes at the Vizsla Society of Ontario Specialty Show. Silli is owned by Bernadette Allison and Britt Jung. Congratulations!

12 New Grand Champion! Ch SZIZLIN RIPLEY S NEW YORK GROOVE Ripley receiving his Grand Championship July 23, 2010! CH Jim Mar s Tarot (OFA VZ-8331G54M-PI) x BISS AM & CAN CH Copper Creek Szizlin Kestrel JH ROM (OFA VZ-6505G27F-T) Multiple Group Placements Multiple Best of Breeds Multiple Specialty Awards of Merit DOB: January 13, 2006 OFA VZ-10727G25M-VPI CHIC #46331; DNA #v Owned and loved by: Meryl and Bill Fiedelman New York, NY Bred by: Carol and Bruce Phelps Szizlin Vizslas, Reg. At stud to approved bitches Presented with perfection by: Kim Pastella-Calvacca, AKC Reg. Handler CVC Newsletter ~ 2nd Quarter 2010 / 12

13 Fun Day at Strawberry Hill! Pictures Say It All! Hunting Demonstration; CVC President Michelle Dowd with Luna in the foreground Bench winners were: (above) DeWane and Cisco Best Adult; (right) Amanda and Grady Best Puppy; and (below) Emma and Revi Best Veteran. Judge: Linda Pruitt Michelle with Margaret Quillen the Best Sit / Stay of the Obedience Ring! (above) Rich Black and Keepir (left) Red dogs lined up, awaiting their turn on the agility course! CVC Newsletter ~ 2nd Quarter 2010 / 13

14 Sansouci Mulatozas Kaprazat JH NAVHDA NA PRIZE I RAZ DOB 03/17/2009 VERSATILITY*VERSATILITY DC AFC Remek s Red Storm Rising x CH Sansouci Teto Csakany JH OFA VZ9895G24M-PI OFA VZ 10176G31F-PI Sansouci Vizslas Bred by Linda Pruitt ~ 757/ Owned by Linda Pruitt and Dave Edwards CVC Newsletter ~ 2nd Quarter 2010 / 14

15 Sansouci Harborwest Dixie Kiscsirke Dixie DOB 03/17/2009 VERSATILITY*VERSATILITY DC AFC Remek s Red Storm Rising x CH Sansouci Teto Csakany JH OFA VZ9895G24M-PI OFA VZ 10176G31F-PI Sansouci Vizslas Bred by Linda Pruitt ~ 757/ Owned by Steve Siegel and Linda Pruitt CVC Newsletter ~ 2nd Quarter 2010 / 15

16 Kennel Names ~ Sampling of How Some Were Named Hodag Ray an Caroll Mealy Our kennel name is HODAG. Ray and I chose that name nearly 40 years ago when we registered our first dog a Basset named Sampson. When completing the AKC registration, we wanted a special name to front Sampson. After much thought, we decided on HODAG after the folkloric animal from my hometown of Rhinelander, Wisconsin. In 1893 newspapers reported the discovery of a Hodag in Rhinelander. It had the head of a frog, the grinning face of a giant elephant, thick short legs set off by huge claws, the back of a dinosaur, and a long tail with spears at the end. The reports were instigated by well-known Wisconsin timber cruiser and prankster Eugene Shepard, who rounded up a group of local people to capture the animal. A photograph of the remains of the charred beast was released to the media. It was "the fiercest, strangest, most frightening monster ever to set razor sharp claws on the earth. It became extinct after its main food source, all white bulldogs, became scarce in the area. The Hodag became the official symbol of Rhinelander, is the mascot of Rhinelander High School, and lends its name to numerous area businesses and organizations. We soon became involved in field trialing Bassett hounds, with all of our Bassets carrying Hodag as part of their registered name. Several of our Bassets earned AKC field championship titles. Then in the early 1970 s, we bought our first Vizsla because Ray wanted a birddog. This was Hodag s SemperFi Roscoe. Here we are in 2010 after several basset hounds, English Setters and Vizsla earning numerous AKC field, show and obedience titles, with all having had that Hodag. The license plate on the old burgundy Suburban that we used for field events is HODAG, too nothing else would do. Willorunn Dot Romano Well, way back in time we lived on Long Island where there were many Willow trees which we loved and my Dad s (Rachel s Grandpa) name was Willy, so we combined that and added run spelling it a little quirky to match our personalities and Wahlah...Willo Runn. We made it one word when Mary and I named Lili (Quailpoint Willorunn Ruffian). This year, we made it a registered kennel name: Willorunn, reg. As for naming dogs, we look at their temperament or running style and try to fit a name to them using some part of the sire and/or dam s name and see if it fits them. Lots of times it s Ralph, the silent partner, who names them. This past litter was the first time we ever used a theme (Christmas), but being born on Christmas Eve kind of cemented that. CVC Newsletter ~ 2nd Quarter 2010 / 16 Dobrocat Vizslas Don Brown Dobrocat Vizslas is an acronym for Don Brown Catskill Vizslas. It is where I started with Vizslas 48 years ago. I use themes for all of my litters. There are just too many Pink Girl and Blue Boy s out there when describing puppies. Because all of my puppies are so very special to me, I like to get a name on them right away. At the end of their eight weeks with me, they all respond to their name when I call them. When I lived in the Catskills, I named puppies after all the high peaks of the mountains there. Since moving to Virginia, I choose a theme based upon a mood that hits me at the time the litter is born. One litter was close to Robert Burn s (famous Scotsman) birthday, so that litter had all Scottish names. One litter had Shakespearean names. The last litter was born from parents with Celtic names (Sean X Siobhan), so the theme was Celtic: Seanna God is Gracious; Angus Unique strength; Connor Much wanted; Brady Broad shoulders; Dillon Faithful; Enya Little Fire; and Flynn Heir to the redheaded. Brittania Britt Jung My mother bred several litters in the 70s, working with the late Max Holland. She never used a kennel name however. So when I bred my first litter from my first show dog (and the first litter where I chose the breeding [I was 16]), I figured I needed a kennel name. We lived on the water, just down the street from the Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut. When the puppies were almost 8 weeks old, my mother suggested Brittania, and I took it! I hated the idea of having my own name in a kennel name, but now, when I recall raising puppies in the yard where I grew up, on the river, watching occasional sailboats go by, Brittania evokes an image I don t want to forget. Continued on next page

17 Dorratz Doris Ratzlaff Dorratz Ramriver Beethoven, our first Dorratz male, was named so because we lived on the Ramapo River (Ramriver). My son was studying piano at the time and was playing Beethoven in the whelping room River Run Gail and Glenn Contreras Driving north on the George Washington Parkway one day with my friend Sarah, we passed Windy Run. I thought Windy Run might be a good kennel name and then thought again. That was when River, taken from Luna s name of Moon River, and Run, for Emma s name of Ready to Run, floated into my head and stuck. It seemed very appropriate. Sassafras Vizslas Rich, Melina and Emma Black As for the kennel name, our story is pretty simple. At the time we were choosing a kennel name, Emma had just received a book about a fancy poodle named Sassafras. She liked the book so much, Emma suggested we use Sassafras Vizslas. Melina and I both liked the sound of the name because we thought Sassafras had a playful, exuberant sound to it much like a Vizsla s personality. Plus, both Melina and I have ties to the Sassafras River on the Eastern Shore near where Melina s parents live. So, it seemed perfect! Grouse Point Corinne Miklos I live in Pennsylvania and the state bird is the Ruffed Grouse. My husband and his brothers used to do a lot of Grouse hunting so Grouse Point was the obvious choice. Broad Run Vizslas Michelle and Patrick Dowd Our kennel name, Broad Run Vizslas, is taken mostly from the name of a field and stream where our first Vizsla, Zeke, loved to hunt, swim and play. It is also a play on words and has two meanings. Our foundation bitch, Broad Run Blaze, came to live with us as an older puppy in Spring She didn't have a registered name yet, and her breeder told us to name her whatever we wanted. She was sweet as pie, a wonderful puppy inside the home, and lived up to the breed s nickname of Velcro Vizsla. But when we took her to the field, we saw a different dog. She ran HUGE, and she ran FAR! We had never seen a Vizsla puppy run like that, and decided that Broad Run was really fitting! Blaze went on to produce three very nice litters, 22 get, who all carry the Broad Run prefix. She is retired and spayed now. And at almost 9 years of age, she keeps her brood, son Boone and daughter Luna, in check... teaching them all the things life has taught her. She is still one heck of a hunter, particularly with managing the groundhog pests on our property. Her name and sweet temperament will carry on in future generations. Patriot Vizslas Susan DellaPenta and John Kochensparger At the time we were thinking about a kennel name, we were living in Hanover County, and Patrick Henry had lived and worked just a couple of miles from our house. Not only are we both interested in history, we are also both Army veterans, and John is also a former Alexandria police officer. The Patriot name fits the way we feel about our country. So that is why we have Ch Renaissance Patriot Crusader, also known as Patrick Henry as the beginning of Patriot Vizslas. Victory Fire Vizslas India and Bill Cox Victory Fire Vizslas is named in honor of Belle s Victory Fire. Although she is my fourth Vizsla (first V came from a pet store in Macon GA in 1975!), she is the one that got me involved in field trialing, hunting tests and Vizsla organizations. The Victory represents her dam s side of her pedigree (FC Amber Victory at Obertakt) and Fire represents her sire (FC Rimfire s Cool Hand Luke). Belle is because she is such a funny ding-a-ding! Almost 9, she continues to run big and hunt hard! I continued the Belle name with my Master Hunter, Dobrocat s CG Mira Belle MH. Her son is Victory Fire s Remek. Editor s Note: These vignettes are presented in the order in which they were received. If you would like to share the story of how your kennel came to be, send it to india1405@verizon.net, and it will appear in the next CVC newsletter. Two more pictures from the CVC Fun Day involving Field, Show and Obedience for our Vs!! CVC Newsletter ~ 2nd Quarter 2010 / 17

18 What Does the Vet Say? Q: What should I be cautious about in the summertime? Hyperthermia (Heat Stroke) The most preventable, quickly fatal issue problem in the summertime is hyperthermia, or heat stroke. When a dog is left outside on a hot day, his body can accumulate excess heat. Due to the insulation of his fur and reduced ability to sweat, his body temperature can quickly rise. A core temperature of over 106 degrees is harmful and permanent brain damage can occur over 110 degrees. To prevent heat stroke on hot summer days, limit time outside to small increments. Once a dog begins to pant excessively or looks restless, it s time to come inside. When outside, limit work or active play. Provide plenty of opportunity to rest in the shade or wade in a cool water source. Always provide plenty of cool, fresh water. Never leave your pet unattended in a car, even for a short time. When running errands, just leave her at home. If you find your pet collapsed and panting after excessive exposure to heat, get to a veterinarian immediately. In the meantime, apply cool water all over the dog s body. Do not use ice or very cold water because it can cause peripheral blood vessels to contact, insulating the heat inside the body. You can also apply rubbing alcohol to the foot pads allowing the evaporation to remove more heat. Snake Bites Dr. Watts and Otis We also see more snake bites in the summertime. Most are from non-poisonous snakes. The poisonous snakes in the mid-atlantic region are all pit vipers that use a toxin that causes localized tissue destruction. They are much less dangerous than neurotoxic snakes like cobras or coral snakes. Even so, a bite can be dangerous or even fatal depending on the location of the bite and sensitivity of the dog. After a bite there are two priorities. The first is to keep the toxin from spreading as much as possible. To reduce the spread of the toxin, use an ice pack on the area if your dog will let you. Stay calm to try to keep your pet calm. If your dog is small enough to carry, avoid having him walk around as much as practical. The second priority is to get to a veterinarian right away. Do not give any medications at home without a veterinarian s instructions. Some over-the-counter medications can actually worsen the effects of the venom. Rabies Veterinarians also see more cases of rabies in the summer. Keep your dog s vaccine current and avoid contact with wildlife whenever possible. After being bitten by a wild animal, a dog should always see a veterinarian. The preexposure rabies vaccine is designed to be boosted after a bite. Leptospirosis Summertime is also peak season for leptospirosis infections, a cause of sudden kidney and/or liver failure. If your dog will spend time in or around natural water sources, or will have regular exposure to wildlife or livestock, ask your veterinarian about vaccination against leptospirosis. Ear Infections Ear infections also increase at this time of year. I recommend using an acidifying, drying solution after any swimming or bathing. In the warm weather, it is probably wise to clean your dog s ears at least every other week to prevent infection and detect changes early. Tick Control Finally, tick control is important all year, but there are more species of ticks biting dogs in the summer months than at any time of the year. Consult your veterinarian about an effective tick prevention strategy for your pet. Thank you for your interest in this column. I encourage you to submit questions at WattsDVM@yahoo.com. I will answer as many questions as possible in future editions. Clevenger's Corner Veterinary Care, Dr. Watts Lee Highway, Amissville, VA ~ 540/ ~ wwww.clevengerscorner.com CVC Newsletter ~ 2nd Quarter 2010 / 18

19 Willorunn Vizslas The family that plays together stays together! 3 generations having fun together! Pictured above at the Hampton, VA shows: ~ Ania Kelly showing Rocky, who won BOB and a Group 4 (Am/Can CH Captivatin Ain t He A Knockow t 11/08/07 VZ1156f24m-vpi) ~ Rachel Romano Kelly showing Murphy, who won BOW (Auburn s Murphy Seamus O Grady too young for OFA) ~ Dorothea Romano showing Vivi, who won WB (Willorunn s Visions of Sugar Plums too young for OFA) Anne Townsend, Murphy s owner, is pictured as the lovely ribbon-holder. Thanks to Doug Ansel for capturing this fun photograph! Willorunn Vizslas (Dot) and (Rachel/Ania) CVC Newsletter ~ 2nd Quarter 2010 / 19

20 County Geese Dog Who hasn t looked to the sky with the honking of geese and felt a bit of magic at the sight of the iconic vee formation as Canadas move along our Atlantic flyways. This beautiful large bird has made a miraculous recovery from near extinction in the early 1900s. They have been so successful in their comeback that they have become a nuisance in many urban and suburban areas. Unfortunately, thousands of Canadas have given up migration entirely to remain in the lush and inviting habitats of area parks, golf courses and school yards. In contrast to the inviting vees of their migrating kin, large numbers of resident Canadas leave unsightly and unhealthy plugs, destroy landscaping, and can be aggressive while nesting. Left unchecked these resident Canadas, with clutch sizes of normally four to eight eggs, can double their population each five years. These facts have lead to efforts to stabilize the resident populations using humane and ethical means by Susan Laume by groups including GeesePeace, the Humane Society of the United States, and by government agencies. Fairfax County Virginia, where I live, is one of those governments which has a geese management program. The program runs during the April nesting season. This year I volunteered to help with my dog, Tia. We were registered under the County s permit with the Federal Wildlife Service to addle goose eggs. Our humane method required moving the sentry gander off guard and then moving the goose off the nest. Tia s dogged demeanor, rock steady pointing ability, and flush on command was an asset in this part of the process. My part was to test the eggs development stage by doing a float test. For humane reasons, we would not addle eggs within five to ten days of hatching, as prescribed by the Humane Society. If the eggs passed, they were marked, then coated with corn oil to prevent the gas exchange required for an embryo to develop, and returned to the nest. The nest site was flagged, data taken on location and clutch size, and we went on our way, allowing the pair to return to their nest. This addling method prevents the eggs from hatching and doesn t encourage the mated pair to re-lay more eggs, as would egg removal. After a time the pair gives up and leaves the nest, to try again next year. Addling efforts, along with making changes to landscaping, extending the hunt season, and public education about interaction with Canadas, hopefully will Tia on her goose hunt eliminate the need in future for more aggressive depredation of this beautiful bird. I was pleased that Tia was accepted as a volunteer. If you don t wish to train your dog to hunt, participating in this type of management program in your locality is one more way to enjoy the versatility of the wondrous Vizsla. I can say that Tia enjoyed this style of bird work, (as well as riding in the county truck) and she worked with a care that fit the Federal prohibition from harming the federally protected birds. Celebrate the Vizsla Club of America s 50th Anniversary at the 2010 VCA Nationals! National Show/Agility/Obedience start September 27 ~ Oconomowoc WI National Field Trial and Derby Stakes start October 4 ~ Fort Robinson State Park, Crawford NE CVC Newsletter ~ 2nd Quarter 2010 / 20

21 Resolutions & Code of Ethics ~ Conestoga Vizsla Club, Inc. General Information ~ The CVC Newsletter is published for the entertainment and education of its club members. Material that is contrary to the goals and policies of the American Kennel Club, the Vizsla Club of America, Inc., the Conestoga Vizsla Club, Inc., or that criticizes or is detrimental to members of the clubs, dogs, or the sport of dogs, will not be printed. All items submitted are the property of the club and will re-main on file for possible future use. If a member desires that pictures be returned, they must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Disclaimer ~ The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily express or reflect the opinions of the Cones-toga Vizsla Club (CVC), its editor, its officers, directors or members. Dogs and kennels advertised in the Stud Dog/Breeder Listings or elsewhere do not constitute an endorsement by the CVC. Persons using this publication must decide for themselves which breeder is most suitable for their purpose. The CVC will have no responsibility or liability for any claim arising in connection with any alleged or actual violation of the CVC s Code of Ethics by advertisers in this publication or by other members of the CVC. Although the CVC may publish registration numbers, ratings, listing, gradings or other identifying information provided by various other organizations, the CVC takes no responsibility for either their accuracy or the method by which they were derived. Resolution ~ The Vizsla Club of America and the CVC have resolved that all breeding stock is to be radiographed and that only those animals certified free of hip dysplasia are to be used for breeding purposes. Prospective breeders and puppy buyers are urged to inquire as to the OFA certification of both the sire and the dam prior to any purchase. Breeders in the Stud Dog/ Breeders Listings must be CVC members. In keeping with this resolution, the CVC newsletter will not accept ads for any male Vizsla over the age of 24 months or any female Vizsla over the age of 26 months that does not have an OFA number except as follows: Congratulatory ads from sires and/or dams to congratulate their progeny on achievements need only have OFA numbers for the sires and/or dams CVC Newsletter ~ 2nd Quarter 2010 / 21 whether or not the progeny is over the age of two years. Dogs mentioned in ads or articles of an informative nature with regard to medical or personal experiences do not require an OFA number nor those mentioned in reports. Memorial ads do not require an OFA number. All ads (except Wags n Brags") concerning the accomplishments of a dog in performance event (s) must include dog's full OFA number and date of birth. Wags n Brags" must include the following information: Full AKC registration name and number, placement awarded, location of win and owner's name Ads for puppy litters will not be accepted unless the sire and dam had OFA numbers at the time of breeding. Complete OFA numbers must be submitted with each request and will be printed in full. For purposes of these requirements, the deadline date for the CVC Newsletter issue in which the ad is to appear controls the question of age. Instructions for OFA diagnosis may be obtained for a fee from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, 2300 E. Nifong Blvd., Columbia, MO , 573/ Resolution ~ The officers and boards of directors of the Vizsla Club of America and the CVC, in cognizance of the respective responsibilities to protect the breed and foster its development, do hereby condemn cross-breeding of purebred Vizslas and falsification of registration documents. All persons following the Vizsla fancy are enjoined to subscribe to this ethic in the best interest of the breed. Resolution ~ The officers and boards of directors of the Vizsla Club of America and the CVC, in cognizance of the respective responsibilities to protect the breed and foster its development, do hereby condemn the breeding of dogs with serious genetic defects including: epilepsy, PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy), von Willebrand's disease, entropian and cranial muscular atrophy. Continued Next Page

22 Sportsmanship ~ CVC members will: Always conduct themselves in a manner that will reflect credit upon themselves, their Vizslas and the sport of purebred dogs, regardless of the location or circumstance. Always protect and advance the development of the Vizsla through continued improvement of soundness, stable temperament, natural hunting ability and conformation as set forth in the official Vizsla Standard. Health ~ CVC members will: Maintain the best possible standards of canine health, cleanliness and veterinary care in an atmosphere conducive to the stable development of their dogs. Breeding ~ CVC members will: Breed only with the intention of improving the breed by breeding only those Vizslas that conform to the standard as recognized by the American Kennel Club, exhibit soundness, stable temperament and natural hunting ability. Breed only those dogs that are free of serious hereditary defects (including epilepsy, progressive retinal atrophy, von Willebrand's disease, entropion and cranial muscular atrophy), are over Code of Ethics two years of age and have been x-rayed and are OFA-certified free from hip dysplasia. Sales ~ CVC members will: Not breed, sell, or consign puppies or adult dogs to pet shops or other commercial ventures such as lotteries or raffles. Honestly evaluate the quality of the Vizsla sold and fairly represent that evaluation and urge puppy purchasers to spay or neuter all pets that for any reason will not be used for breeding. Not release puppies under seven weeks of age. Furnish details on feeding, care, inoculations, pedigrees, and written sales agreements. Screen all prospective buyers to assure that puppies have safe and loving homes. Supply assistance and support to puppy buyers for the life of the dog. Encourage owners to become involved in Vizsla activities, the Conestoga Vizsla Club, the Vizsla Club of America and/or other regional Vizsla clubs. This Code of Ethics was accepted by the Vizsla Club of America Board of Directors and the general member-ship on October 24, Adopted by the Advertising Rates for the CVC Newsletter Front Cover w/1 photo: $40 (second photo $8) Centerfold (two full pages) w/2 photos: $65 (additional photos $8 each) Inside Full Page w/1 photo: $25 (extra photo $8) Inside Full Page, no photo: $15 Half Page w/1 photo: $12 Wags n Brags: $2 (each announcement) India with your ad, or information and pictures for your ad: india1405@verizon.net Snail mail her your check: 1405 Giles Bridge Road made out to CVC Powhatan VA Emma s Brood says an ad in the CVC Newsletter is the Winning Place to be! Smile for the Camera! CVC Newsletter ~ 2nd Quarter 2010 / 22

23 Conestoga Vizsla Club, Inc. Application for Membership To the Board of Directors: I hereby apply for membership in the Conestoga Vizsla Club, Inc., and agree to support the Constitution and By-laws of the Club; to encourage high standards in breeding, training and showing Vizslas, and to promote the welfare of the Vizsla breed. Name Signature Sponsor Family Member s Name Address: Home Phone Work Phone address Kennel Name Membership Type: Family $30/yr Single $25/yr Club year runs from January through December. Mail to Gail Contreras, 4408 Santa Clara Court, Fairfax VA CVC Newsletter ~ 2nd Quarter 2010 / 23

24 Breeder Referral For those of you who might be interested in helping people find a Vizsla that will bring joy to a family, I could use some help. I get a lot of s from people looking for breeders and puppies and, as you all know, most of the litters are spoken for before their little red paws hit the whelping pad. These people need to be in contact with breeders (even if that breeder is not currently expecting a litter) in their area for mentoring and for helping them find puppies BEFORE they begin searching for puppies on the internet. If you are willing to join a list of breeders/mentors, it would be wonderful. If someone contacts you looking for a puppy and you aren't expecting a litter, you can certainly pass that family/person onto someone who is planning a breeding. Please, send me an with your location (and closest greater metro area) and let me know that it is OK for me to have someone looking for a puppy contact you. Thank you for your help and interest. Gail Contreras ~ gaygle@aol.com ~ 703/ Support CVC Rescue vizslarescue.homestead.com/ Use the PayPal link to make a contribution We need volunteers who can help transport or foster dogs for a short time until we find them homes. When we have more than one dog in rescue, we often have to put them in a boarding kennel, which makes evaluation and transfer to their new forever home more difficult on the dogs (and on CVC s pocketbook). Robbie (fka Ronnie) in his foster home with Pointer buddy Please contact CVC Rescue Coordinator Pat Hudson: vizsla3@hotmail.com Mizsa Adopted! January 2009!