The Rio Salado Vizsla Club Newsletter October 2013

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1 The Rio Salado Vizsla Club Newsletter October 2013 Check out the Rio Salado Vizsla Club s web site at for the latest club news and information. Inside this issue: 2014 RSVC Calendar 1 AKC Therapy Title 20 Brags & Cries 14 Calendar of Events 21 CGC Test Results 6 Directory 22 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE With autumn here, the Rio Salado Vizsla Club activities are in full gear. We hope you attended the October 5th General Membership Meeting and Photo Contest and heard about all the exciting events that are being planned for the next few months. Please enjoy the Newsletter and read about the many volunteer opportunities that are available. Check the club s website for updates and more information. We hope to see many of you soon. Marge Mehagian, RSVC President Genetic Disorders 17 Hunt Test 10 Hunt Training 9 New Members 10 President s Message 1 Resources 22 RSVC Merchandise 8 We wish long time club member and RSVC Board Director Jim DeWoody a speedy recovery after he suffered several fractures in a fall. Jim not only helps out at RSVC hunt training sessions, he also has judged many of our club s hunt tests. Well wishers may contact Jim at quailhunter2@cox.net. Submitted by Marge Mehagian Soc. & Obed. Class 6 Socializing Dogs 13 Summer Specialty 2 Sweeps Results 5 That s My Vizsla 11 Trophy Sponsors 2 Valley Fever 16 Vizsla Rescue 18 Volunteer Info 19 Photo by Mike Dhondt THE RSVC 2014 CALENDARS ARE AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW! It's that time of year when trying to find a unique gift for friends, business associates and family can be a real challenge. Solve your gift-giving problems and support the Rio Salado Vizsla Club at the same time by purchasing our 2014 Calendar and showing everyone your breed of choice. Calendars are $15 each and can be picked up at my home or at the Holiday party on December 7th. If you prefer, calendars can be mailed to you locally for $3 each, or 5 for $5.50. Out of town mailing might be extra. Please contact Chris Seaver to place your orders (602) or Arizblaze@aol.com. Submitted by Chris Seaver

2 The RSVC Summer Specialty The Rio Salado Vizsla Club held its summer Specialty in the beautiful pines of Flagstaff, Arizona on June 7, Thank you to everyone who supported our Club with their entries. Many thanks to the following members of the Show Committee for all of their help making this show a success: Rita Mather, Marian Kirkpatrick, Chris Seaver, Janet Laman, and Jenny Campanano. Thank you to Jenny Campanano for providing her delicious homemade cookies and to Susan and John Hurlong for the ice and ice chest. A very special thank you to Doreena Wiegert for stewarding Sweeps, bringing the RSVC merchandise, helping pick out trophies and arranging the trophy tables. Thank you to Velma Tucker for organizing the merchandise to bring to the show. A gigantic thank you to Rita Mather for making all of the arrangements that make our Specialty possible. The generous contributions of time and effort from our great members is truly appreciated. Submitted by Marian Kirkpatrick RSVC Specialty Show Chairman Thank you also to our generous trophy sponsors: Best of Breed: Jerry and Doreena Wiegert Best of Winners: Ellie Watson Best Opposite Sex: Mary Levine Winners Dog: Janet Galante Winners Bitch: Janet Laman Reserve Winners Dog: John and Donna Karis Reserve Winners Bitch: John and Donna Karis Select Dog: Deborah Harrison and Mike Johnson Select Bitch: Jerry and Pam Edwards Toys: Mark and Diana Williams General Trophy Fund: Pam Lambie February 2014 Specialty Trophy Sponsors A special thank you to all our generous trophy sponsors! If you would like to sponsor a trophy for the next RSVC Specialty, which will be held on February 1, 2014, please contact Show Chairman Marian Kirkpatrick at kirkpatricks@cox.net or Best of Breed - $50 Best of Winners - $40 Best of Opposite Sex - $40 Winners Dog - $25 Reserve Winners Dog - $15 Winners Bitch - $25 Reserve Winners Bitch - $15 Toys - $50 Contribution to Trophy Fund - Any amount is greatly appreciated "Volunteers are paid in six figures... S-M-I-L-E-S" Gayla LeMaire 2

3 The RSVC Summer Specialty Results Show photographs generously provided by Bill Kohler & Associates Best in Specialty Show MBISS GCH Mehagian's Amber-Eyed Sol JH Select Bitch CH Mehagian's Allegro Catch Me If You Can Best of Opposite Sex, Winners Dog & BOW Mehagian's Dringus Fitzgerald Winners Bitch Sleepy Hollow Misdemeanor Reserve Winners Dog and BOS in Sweeps Mehagian's Prince Robi Shining With Fame JH Reserve Winners Bitch and Best in Sweeps Mehagians Lovely Lola 3

4 RSVC Spring Specialty Results Breed Winners 19 Entries: 7 dogs - 12 bitches Best of Breed Best of Opp Sex GCH CH Mehagian's Amber-Eyed Sol JH (B), J & R Laman/P Lambie 5 GCH pts Mehagian's Dringus Fitzgerald (D), A Lowry Select Dog CH Mehagians Tobias Of Wilder SH J Van Denburgh/M Mehagian 1 GCH pt Select Bitch CH Mehagian's Allegro Catch Me If You Can S Herlong 3 GCH pts Best of Winners Winners Dog Res Winner Dog Winners Bitch Res Win Bitch Mehagian's Dringus Fitzgerald (D), A Lowry Mehagian's Dringus Fitzgerald (D), A Lowry Mehagians Prince Robi Shining With Fame JH C Seaver Sleepy Hollow Misdemeanor R Mather Mehagians Lovely Lola JH M Mehagian/B Van Denburgh/M Kirkpatrick Dogs Judged by Mrs. P E Robinson 6 dogs - 2 pts Mos. 1 Mehagians Prince Robi Shining With Fame JH C Seaver RWD 2 Harmony Twain's Trixter Sawyer D Nipar Bred By Exhibitor 1 Winsong's Shilo JH P Davie 2 Taunee's Superman D Maher/R Maher Open 1 Mehagian's Dringus Fitzgerald A Lowry WD, BOW, OS 2 Sleepy Hollow All Fired Up L Greenfield/R Mather Bitches Judged by Mrs. P E Robinson 10 bitches - 3 pts Mos. 1 Mehagians Lovely Lola JH M Mehagian/B Van Denburgh/M Kirkpatrick 2 Harmony Willowy Summer Sorrel An Avenger M Gregory/B Gregory Bred By Exhibitor 1 Taunee's Storm Trooper D Maher/R Maher 2 Winsong's Elona JH P Davie American Bred 1 Mehagian's Macy Campanano J Campanano/A Campanano Open 1 Sleepy Hollow Misdemeanor R Mather WB 2 4 RWB Harmony Spring Day Zephyr Of Camelot RN CGC M Gregory/D Coulter-Karis/B Gregory 3 Serenity Can'T Get Enough R Mather/V May 4 Afanleigh Sarah R Maher/D Maher Mudbone Sweet Tara Mi Su S Gorton

5 The RSVC Sweepstakes Results Show photographs generously provided by Bill Kohler & Associates Puppy Sweepstakes judged by Ms. Christine Gourley Best in Puppy Sweepstakes: Mehagians Lovely Lola Best of Opposite Sex in Puppy Sweepstakes: Mehagian's Prince Robi Shining With Fame JH Puppy dogs 6 9 months 1) Taunee's Superman Breeder: Rick & Debbie Maher. By: CH. Mehagian's Sizzlin' Hot- N-Spicy CGC CD MH - Taunee's Star Wars JH CGC. Owner: Rick & Debbie Maher Puppy dogs months 1) Harmony Twain's Trixter Sawyer Breeder: Donna Coulter-Karis. By: CH. Sleepy Hollow Totally Cool - CH. Mehagian's Aka Tori Inu CGC CD MH. Owner: Deborah Nipar. Puppy dogs months 1) Mehagian's Prince Robi Shining With Fame JH Breeder: Marge Mehagian. By: CH. Mehagian's Sizzl'n Hot-N-Spicy CGC CD MH - CH. Mehagian's Sleepy Hollow Razl Dazl JH. Owner: Christine E. Seaver Puppy bitches 6 9 months 1) Taunee's Storm Trooper Breeder: Rick & Debbie Maher. By: CH. Mehagian's Sizzl'n Hot-N-Spicy CGC CD MH - Taunee's Star Wars JH CGC. Owner: Rick & Debbie Maher. Puppy bitches 9 12 months 1) Afanleigh Sarah Breeder: Gareth Fishlock. By: SH CH Russetmantle Garcia At Alsziv SH - CH Misty Singer At Afanleigh. Owner: Rick & Debbie Maher. Puppy bitches months 1) Harmony Willowy Summer Sorrel An Avenger Breeder: Donna Coulter-Karis. By: CH. Sleepy Hollow Totally Cool - CH. Mehagian's Aka Tori Inu CGC CD MH. Owner: Brian & Melissa Gregory. Puppy bitches months 1) Mehagians Lovely Lola Breeder: Marge Mehagian. By: CH. Mehagian's Sizzl'n Hot-N -Spicy CGC CD MH - CH. Mehagian's Sleepy Hollow Razl Dazl JH. Owner: Marge Mehagian & Betty Van Denburgh & Marian Kirkpatrick. Submitted by Jackie Lawrence, Show Secretary 5

6 Socialization and Obedience Classes Photos by Nate Tucker and Donna Coulter-Karis The third of three classes was held on Saturday, Sept 23rd at the Mehagian home. Each of the three classes attracted nearly 30 members and their Vizslas. It is so rewarding to have such a great turnout. Not only did the dogs socialize but so did the members. Many great friendships have been formed at these classes. Refreshments are served and members provided yummies each week. All dogs, male and female, puppies and adults are given the opportunity to run and play for about 1/2 hour. Then the dogs are leashed up and go to work. Basic obedience is taught by our experienced club members and dogs respond, as the Vizslas are known to do, with the willingness to please. This last class was especially fun since Donna Coulter-Karis brought her agility tunnel and all the dogs were given a chance to experience this challenge. Sandy Gorton helped members with older dogs learn what must be done to pass the Canine Good Citizen Test and Judge Janet Laman was able to present three members with a blue ribbon for their dogs who now can add the title Canine Good Citizen to their names. Following all the work, all the dogs were given an opportunity to jump in the swimming pool and what fun they had swimming and chasing tennis balls and cooling off. The owners were then treated to lunch courtesy of our club. If you haven't attended our classes, make sure you plan to attend the next series. Those dates will be announced, so watch for the flyer and also check our website calendar for all upcoming events at Special thanks to all who helped with these classes: Phyllis Bruce, Pam and Gerry Richards, Sandy Gorton, Donna Coulter-Karis, Janet Laman, Doreena Wiegert, John Mehagian and all the members who provided the snacks. Looking forward to seeing you next time. Viva Vizslas!! Submitted by Marge Mehagian The AKC Canine Good Citizen Program Started in 1989, the CGC Program is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10 step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. As of January 1, 2013, Canine Good Citizen became an official AKC title that can appear on the title records of dogs registered or listed with AKC. For more information, see training/canine_good_citizen/index.cfm. Congratulations to our new CGC titleholders, Willow (Harmony Willowy Summer Sorrell An Avenger, owned my Missy Gregory), Holly (Korona Sedona Sunrise, owned by Carolyn Quinlan) and Ava (Sleepy Hollow's Rusted Horn, owned by Tracey Sosna). It was obvious that there was a lot of work put into getting the pups ready, because they passed with flying colors. Kudos for all your hard work. Also, thank you Sandy Gordon for your help and also thanks to Nathan Tucker for providing our "distraction". Submitted by Janet Laman, RSVC CGC Coordinator 6

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8 Volunteers needed to sell RSVC Merchandise at Club events! We are looking for volunteers to help sell RSVC merchandise at club sponsored events such as the RSVC Specialties, Hunt Tests, Hunt Training sessions, Socialization and Obedience classes, and other venues. If you plan on attending a RSVC event, why not plan on helping the club raise money for the RSVC General Fund at the same time? Contact Velma at curtnvelma@msn.com for more information or to sign up to help. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE RIO SALADO VIZSLA CLUB! RSVC Merchandise Are you looking for that perfect gift for the Vizsla lover in your life? Check out our selection of merchandise on the RSVC website at From hats to sweatshirts, RSVC has it. Please contact me at (480) or curtnvelma@msn.com for delivery or pick up. Submitted by Velma Tucker, RSVC Merchandise Chairman Item Colors Available Sizes Available Cost T Shirt short sleeved blue, white, orange, brown M XXL $18 T Shirt Plain Brown Wrapper tan, orange M - XL $15 T Shirt long sleeved navy, orange S - XL $22 Collared shirt - long sleeved orange LG, XL $46 Crew Neck Sweatshirt cream, tan orange, purple S - XL $25 Hooded Sweatshirt brown LG $41 Twill Cap orange, green, tan, purple one size fits all $12 Reflective Hunt Collar orange/yellow 14, 16, 18 $12 Insulated plastic cup w/ lid & straw red with RSVC logo $10 Bumper Sticker $2 Window Sticker $5 Any items not currently in inventory can be ordered. Shipping charges will be added to orders by mail. 8

9 Hope to see you there! RSVC Hunt Training Submitted by Pam Edwards, Hunt Training Coordinator We are going to have Hunt Training on Saturday, October 26th at Robins Butte. We will start at 7:30 in the morning. Please make sure you bring a chair and water for yourself and your dog. There are no facilities at this site. As always, we need people to help with following tasks: bird planting, gunners and bird transportation. If you are able to help, please let me know. Bird orders are due by noon on Friday, October 18th and cost $6 per bird. Please remember you are responsible for paying for the birds you order even if you do not attend the training session. For those who have not been to this site, there is a map on our website and directions are listed below. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (602) or at l.weiss@cox.net. Directions to Robbins Butte: Take I-10 west out of Phoenix. Drive about 28 miles to Exit 112 (HWY 85 South to Yuma). Drive about 7.5 miles and turn right at the sign to Robbins/Powers Butte Wildlife Area. This is a dirt road. Drive about 0.3 miles and bear left at the Y, where there is a sign with an arrow pointing to Powers Butte. Continue about 2.5 miles to the parking site. Look for the bright orange RSVC Event signs along the way. If you are attending the RSVC field training session, please keep in mind the following: There are no facilities at Robbins Butte and you will need to bring your own food and/or snacks. There is no shade at the training site, so please bring shade canopies if you have them. Remember to bring chairs and water for you and your dogs. Dogs who are not running in the field must be crated or leashed at all times (this includes puppies). Please make sure your dog/puppy is current on all vaccinations. Bring an orange vest to wear in the field. For safety reasons, everyone who enters the field, even if it is only to observe, must wear an orange vest (no exceptions). The club may have some vests you can borrow if you do not have one. Reserve your birds for the October 26 th training session by noon on Friday, October 18 th. Birds cost $6 each and exact change or checks made out to RSVC are greatly appreciated. You are responsible for paying for the birds you order, even if you do not attend the training session. When reserving birds, please tell me the name of your dog, and the level at which he/she is training: Puppy/novice (getting the dog interested in birds, no shooting), Junior Hunter (blank pistol), or Senior/Master (shotguns with live ammo) For more information on field training, please visit Submitted by Pam Edwards, Hunt Training Coordinator 9

10 RSVC Fall Hunt Test The Rio Salado Vizsla Club will be holding a double-double hunt test with the Valley of the Sun Weimaraner Club on November 9th 10 th, 2013 at the Robbins Butte Wildlife Area. Entry forms will be sent out with the premium around the first week in October. The entry fee for Master and Senior level hunter tests is $45 and the fee for the Junior hunter test is $40. Two tests will be held each day Saturday and Sunday, so you and your dog will have four chances to pass tests over the weekend. Lunch will be available both days, for about $5. We will be having a raffle Saturday so if you have anything to donate, please let Debbie Maher know (ramaher@juno.com). Proceeds from the raffle will be evenly split between the Rio Salado Vizsla Club and the Valley of the Sun Weimaraner Club. We will be in need of the usual support, including gunners, judges, and bird planters. Please contact Tim Kulish or Debbie Maher (ramaher@juno.com) if you can volunteer your time. Your help is always greatly appreciated. Submitted by Debbie Maher, RSVC Hunt Test Secretary New RSVC Members Welcome to the club! Submitted by Missy Gregory, RSVC Membership Coordiantor Name Lorraine Granau Bill Gustkey Matthew Jung Liz and Chris Lewis Michele Neal Jeff and Michelle Sarrett Lisa Sumner Ryan and Katie Wisdom Sponsor Marge Mehagian Marge Mehagian Donna Coulter-Karis Donna Coulter-Karis Marge Mehagian Marge Mehagian Rita Mather Marge Mehagian 10

11 That s My Vizsla! That s My Vizsla is a new column in the RSVC Newsletter that will showcase our members wonderful Vizslas and the silly, endearing and sweet things they do. Please submit your photos to Donna at donna.rsvc@gmail.com. Photos selected for this column may be cropped or edited due to space considerations. Please make sure you have permission to publish the photo from anyone featured in the photo. When submitting a photo, please include your name, the name of anyone in the photo, your dog s call name and AKC name, and the name of the photographer. Captions for the photos are always welcome! Donna Coulter-Karis - RSVC Newsletter Editor Bridger, (CH Harmony Moon Songroads Bridger) watches a Mr. Coffee for the first time. Submitted by Mike Mullins Annie (Harmony s Little Red Fern) waits patiently in the car. Submitted by Matthew Jung Lilly (Harmony s Tiger Lilly) curls up next to Cooper, and then steals his pacifier! Submitted by Jennifer Lewis 11

12 Harmony s Copper Queen ( Copper ) likes to go surfing in the pool. Submitted by Donald Tidd Keegan (Harmony s Son of Aodhagán) takes a break. Submitted by Autumn Toner Scarlett (Harmony s Fortune Favors the Bold) and her mom Carmen (GCH Cameo s Wild Gypsy of Seville CGC JH) curl up together for a nap. Submitted by Donna Coulter-Karis Please submit your pictures for That s My Vizsla! to donna.rsvc@gmail.com for inclusion in the nest issue of the RSVC Newsletter. Tabasco (CH Mehagian s Sizzl n Hot-n-Spicy CGC CD VC MH) plays with Trouble (Mehagian s Here Comes Trouble) from the Tori-Soldier litter (2006). Submitted by Donna Coulter-Karis I spend $42 on chew toys and Scorch (Red Diamond s Blazing Harmony) steals my acorn squash! Mary Cioffi Submitted by Donna Coulter-Karis 12

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14 Brags and Cries RSVC members are encouraged to celebrate and honor their Vizslas and their special accomplishments. text and photos to Donna Coulter-Karis at Electronic media is preferred and photos will be inserted as space is available. Contact Donna if you have any questions or need more information. Between March and August of 2013, Miska (Int'l BIS/RBIS (Veteran) AKC/CKC/Int'l/UKC CH Varazs Kiralyi Kedvesem NAVHDA NA Prize III, TDI. CKC: FD, CDX, RE, RAE, AgIS, AgIJS, CGN. AKC: JH, CDX, RAE, OAP, OJP, CGC. UKC: UCD, URO3) earned her AKC Open Standard and Open Jumpers (Preferred), 3 CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) agility titles and United Kennel Club Companion Dog and Rally Level 3 titles. Her daughter, Diva, (CKC/Int'l/UKC CH Varazs Kedves Quickstep FDJ, AgNJ, AGI, CGN, JH, NA, NAJ, CKC/AKC/UKC RN, CGC, URO1, UKC CA) earned her AKC & CKC Rally Novice (RN) titles, a CKC beginner obedience title, and her UKC Coursing Ability (CA) title between February and September. Submitted by Sylvia Dorosh. Varazs perm. reg'd Vizslas Mehagian Vizslas is very proud of all the recent winners pictured in this Newsletter. Special thanks to all the owners of these Mehagian dogs who have taken the time to train and show them to these wins. Mehagian Vizslas congratulates new CH Mehagian's Dringus Fitzgerald for finishing at the Flagstaff Kennel Club Show by going Best of Winners (Major win), and Best of Breed and on to a Sporting Group 2, handled by Alison Miller. Fitz is owned by Alex Lowry. Breeder Marge Mehagian Mehagian's Lovely Lola JH is pictured winning Winners Bitch (major win) at the recent Flagstaff shows. Lola was shown by Alison Miller, owned by Betty VanDenburgh, Marian Kirkpatrick and Marge Mehagian and bred by Marge Mehagian GCH Mehagian's Tobias of Wilder SH is pictured completing his Grand Championship title at the Flagstaff Kennel Club Show. Toby is owned by John VanDenburgh and Marge Mehagian and was bred by Marge Mehagian. 14

15 Mehagian's Prince Robi Shining with Fame JH, owned by Chris Seaver and Mehagian's Lovely Lola JH are pictured at the RSVC Specialty in Flagstaff. Lola won Best in Sweepstakes and Robi won Best of Opposite Sex. These litter mates were sired by CH Mehagian's Sizzl'n Hot N Spicy CGC VC CD MH (2010 #1 Top Producing Vizsla Sire) out of CH Mehagian's Sleepy Hollow Raz'l Daz'l JH and were bred by Marge Mehagian. GCH Mehagian's Tobias of Wilder SH and GCH BISS Mehagian's Allegro Catch Me If You Can are pictured finishing their Grand Championship titles at the recent Flagstaff Dog Shows. Toby is owned by John VanDenburgh and Marge Mehagian and Ali is owned by Susan Herlong. Both dogs were bred by Marge Mehagian. Submitted by Marge Mehagian Taunee s Superman went Winners Dog and Best of Winners at the Prescott Arizona Kennel Club Dog Show on September 15, 2013, earning his first show points. Clark is out of CH Mehagian s Sizzl n Hot-n-Spicy CGC CD VC MH and Taunee s Star Wars JH. He was bred by and is owned by Rick and Debbie Maher. Submitted by Rick Maher Tova (GCH Mehagian's Amber-Eyed Sol JH) won the RSVC Specialty in Flagstaff. The second day, she went Best Opposite to the very outstanding dog Fitz and the last day of the show, Tova won Best of Breed and went on to win a Group 3. She was handled by Pam Lambie and was bred by Marge Mehagian. Submitted by Janet Laman Harmony Vizslas congratulates Red Diamond's Blazing Harmony JH "Scorch" and her owner Mary Cioffi, who earned four consecutive junior hunter passes at the double-double hunt test in Reno, Nevada on September 21 22, Scorch was bred by Donna Coulter-Karis and is out of the Harmony s Happy Hour litter ( Remi - CH Harmony s Shot of Perfection and Patron - CH Russet Leather Red Diamond Warrior SH). Special thanks to Michelle Rochester for all her help and encouragement. Submitted by Donna Coulter-Karis 15

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17 Purebred Dogs Not Always at Higher Risk For Genetic Disorders If you think your mixed-breed pup is naturally hardier than the neighbor s purebred, you may want to think again. A new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, indicates that mixed breeds don t necessarily have an advantage when it comes to inherited canine disorders. Findings of the new study, available online in the June issue of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, are of particular interest because dogs are second only to humans in the number of identified genetic disorders that affect them. The prevalence of genetic disorders among purebred and mixed-breed dogs depends on the specific condition, according to the study. The results provide a better understanding of the prevalence and source of such disorders, and could advance efforts to prevent and treat genetic ailments in both dogs and humans. Overall, the study showed that the prevalence of these genetic disorders among purebred and mixed-breed dogs depends on the specific condition, said animal physiologist Anita Oberbauer, professor and chair of the Department of Animal Science at UC Davis and lead author of the study. She noted, for example, that elbow dysplasia and dilated cardiomyopathy, a heart condition, appeared more frequently among purebred dogs. But rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament in the knee was more common in mixed breeds. Results from this study give us insight into how dog breeding practices might be modified to reduce the prevalence of certain genetic disorders, Oberbauer said. The researchers evaluated records for more than 90,000 purebred and mixed-breed dogs that were examined at UC Davis veterinary medical teaching hospital between 1995 and From this group, 27,254 dogs were identified as having one or more of 24 genetic disorders, including various types of cancers, heart diseases, endocrine-system ailments and orthopedic problems, as well as allergies, bloat, cataracts, epilepsy, an eye lens problem and a liver condition. The 24 disorders were selected for the study because they can be diagnosed accurately, are highly prevalent in the overall dog population and are debilitating to the extent that owners would seek veterinary care for the animal. In addition, the selected disorders represent a variety of different locations and physiologic systems in the dog s body. The researchers found that the prevalence of 13 of the 24 genetic disorders was approximately the same in purebred dogs as in their mixed-breed counterparts. Ten were found more frequently among purebred dogs, and one such disorder was more common in mixed-breeds. The data also indicated that the more recently derived breeds or those breeds that shared a similar lineage were more susceptible to certain inherited disorders. For example, four of the top five breeds affected with elbow dysplasia were the Bernese mountain dog, Newfoundland, mastiff and Rottweiler all from the mastiff-like lineage. This suggests that these breeds share gene mutations for elbow dysplasia because they were descended from a common ancestor. In contrast, disorders that occurred equally among purebred and mixed-breed dogs appeared to represent ancient gene mutations that had become widely spread throughout the dog population. Such disorders included hip dysplasia, all of the tumor-causing cancers and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a heart condition. The study was support by the Department of Animal Science, the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and the California Agricultural Experiment Station at UC Davis. Other members of the research team: Graduate student Thomas Bellumori, Professor Thomas Famula, and staff research assistant Janelle Belanger, all of the Department of Animal Science in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; and Professor Danika Bannasch of the Department of Population, Health and Reproduction in the School of Veterinary Medicine. From May

18 Arizona Vizsla Rescue The RSVC does not currently have any Vizslas in rescue. If you are interested in adopting a Vizsla/Vizsla mix in the future, please contact Sandy Gorton at: (480) or at azvizslarescue@gmail.com. Print and fill out a Rescue Application by going to and clicking on Vizsla Rescue under Club Info. Vienna We are the proud parents of Vienna, the 5 month old Vizsla rescue who we adopted from RSVC on August 20, Just a short update as to how she is doing since she came to live with us 6 weeks ago. Vienna is every inch a Lady and lives up to her name of one of the most beautiful cities in Europe; Vienna, Austria. She is sweet, gentle, loving, house trained and a chow hound. She has gained weight in the last few months and is now up to 38 lbs at 6.5 months. Our 1.5 year old female Vizsla Ginger loves Vienna. They play all day long, starting as early as 5AM, rolling, romping and digging up potted plants in the back yard. Ginger s life style has certainly changed to a very active one full of play and companionship. Vienna is in training classes at Petsmart, and she learns quickly. We can t thank the RSVC enough and specifically Missy and her family for the great fostering care they gave Vienna and allowing her to adopt us. Vienna was very excited to see Missy and her family at the recent socialization classes at Marge s. Submitted by Tom Lundquist Copper We currently have a pure bred Vizsla named Copper in rescue. He is a one and a half year old neutered male. He is great with kids and other dogs, but his family has no time for him and is planning on having more children. He is very "birdy" and his current owners would love for him to go to a home that will hunt with him, but this is not a requirement. Please complete our adoption application and return it to us. You can find it at: 20Checklist.pdf Questions? Please call Sandy at: (480) or Missy at (480) Submitted by Missy Gregory, RSVC Rescue Coordinator 18

19 Can You Help? The RSVC needs your help! We need volunteers to fill a variety of team positions for Arizona Vizsla Rescue. Please consider volunteering your time to help with the needs of these special dogs. We would like to develop a list of people we can call when a Vizsla in rescue is identified. Some of the jobs we need help with are: We need people who can go to shelters to pick up dogs. We need people who can drive dogs to vet appointments. We need people who can foster dogs until they are placed with their forever homes. If you are willing to do any or all of these jobs, please contact me. We are looking for committed people to add to our team! Remember, Many hands make the load lighter. Please contact Missy Gregory for more information or to be added to our valuable list of volunteers: (480) or azvizslarescue@gmail.com. Donations Needed We are always looking for people who are willing to donate. If you are unable to donate your time, we would be happy to accept your donation of money, supplies, kennels, toys, collars, treats. Please contact Sandy or Missy or you can mail your donation. Please send checks made out to the Rio Salado Vizsla Club and put Rescue on the memo line. Mail to: Missy Gregory, RSVC Vizsla Rescue, 2207 E Mead Place, Chandler, AZ Submitted by Missy Gregory, AZ Vizsla Rescue Please consider volunteering to help with the many events and projects undertaken by The Rio Salado Vizsla Club. We are one of the most active dog clubs in the country, and we can always use your help, whether it s assisting at our Specialty, transporting birds to hunt training, selling RSVC merchandise, proofreading the Newsletter, or doing any of the many activities listed here. Please contact the person below if you can help with any of the jobs listed. We are happy to provide any instructions that are needed! Volunteering is a great way to meet other terrific Vizsla owners and to help out the club at the same time. HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE NEXT RSVC EVENT! Awards Banquet, Pizza Party, Holiday Party: Marge Mehagian (mjmehagian@cox.net, ); invitations, RSVP tally, party planning, silent auction organizer, etc. AZ Vizsla Rescue: Sandra Gorton and Missy Gregory (azvizslarescue@gmail.com); pick up dogs, transportation to vet appointments, foster families, etc. Calendar Contest: Mike and Virginia Dhondt (Dhondt@gmail.com); take orders, mail out calendars, sell calendars at RSVC events; person with graphic design skills needed to help with collage and cover. Canine Good Citizen Tests: Janet Laman (aswaflrggal@yahoo.com); day of event sign in, help with paperwork, become a CGC evaluator ( ). Hunt Training/ Hunt tests: Pam Edwards (L.weiss@cox.net or ); Bird transporters, bird planters, gunners, hospitality, day of event assistance, etc. Merchandise: Velma Tucker (curtnvelma@msn.com or ); assist with sales at RSVC events. Newsletter: Donna Coulter-Karis (donna.rsvc@gmail.com); proofread the newsletter; take pictures at RSVC events, etc. Socialization and Obedience Classes: Phyllis Bruce (mpmbruce@cox.net); Hospitality, set up, assist with sign in, etc. Specialty Dog Shows: Marian Kirkpatrick (kirkpatricks@cox.net or ); Set up, clean up, program sales, trophies, catalog sales, and hospitality. Versatility tests: Donna Coulter-Karis (donna.rsvc@gmail.com); day of event sign in, measure dogs using an AKC wicket, fill out paperwork, etc. 19

20 The AKC Therapy Dog Program The purpose of the AKC Therapy Dog Program is to recognize AKC dogs and their owners who have given their time and helped people by volunteering as a therapy dog and owner team. The program awards an official AKC title to dogs who have worked to improve the lives of the people they have visited. The AKC Therapy Dog title (THD) can be earned by dogs who have been certified by AKC recognized therapy dog organizations and have performed 50 or more community visits. The AKC does not certify therapy dogs; the certification and training is done by qualified therapy dog organizations. Earning an AKC Therapy Dog title builds on the skills taught in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and Canine Good Citizen programs which creates a sound and friendly temperament needed by a successful therapy dog. What is a Therapy Dog? From working with a child who is learning to read to visiting a senior in assisted living, therapy dogs and their owners work together as a team to improve the lives of other people. Therapy dogs are not service dogs. Service dogs are dogs who are specially trained to perform specific tasks to help a person who has a disability. An example of a service dog is a dog who guides an owner who is blind, or a dog who assists someone who has a physical disability. Service dogs stay with their person and have special access privileges in public places such as on planes, restaurants, etc. Therapy dogs who will be earning the AKC Therapy Dog title, do not have the same special access as service dogs. How does my dog earn the title? To earn the AKC Therapy Dog title, you and your dog must meet the following criteria: Your dog must be certified and/or registered by an AKC recognized therapy dog organization. You and your dog must perform a minimum of 50 visits. Your dog must be registered or listed with AKC. Since the 1980 s, there have been significant advances in the field of animal assisted therapy and the use of therapy dogs. Organized therapy dog groups provide educational material to volunteers, screen both volunteers and dogs, and provide liability insurance for when the dog and handler are volunteering in a therapy setting. The following certification organizations are recognized by the AKC in Arizona. A dog must be certified by one of these organizations to be eligible to receive the AKC Therapy Dog title. Humane Society of Southern Arizona Pet VIP Program (southern AZ) Pets on Wheels of Scottsdale, Inc. (AZ) If your dog meets the criteria and you would like to apply for an AKC Therapy Dog title, submit a $20 fee and complete the application available on the AKC web site at: images.akc.org/pdf/therapy_dog/title_application.pdf From For more information on Pets on Wheels of Scottsdale, please visit their web site at Pets on Wheels is a pet visitation therapy program that serves over 22 health care centers in Scottsdale, AZ. The program is all-volunteer except for a part time paid Volunteer Coordinator position, and is not associated with any other pet therapy program. 20

21 Calendar of Events Name Location Event Type Event Date Closing Date RSVC Pizza Party and Contest Phoenix, AZ Party Oct 5, 2013 NA RSVC Hunt Training Robbins Butte Hunt Training Oct. 26, 2013 Oct 18, 2013 Canada Del Oro Kennel Club Tucson, AZ AB / O /JSHW Nov 8, 2013 Oct 23, 2013 Canada Del Oro Kennel Club Tucson, AZ AB / O /JSHW Nov 9, 2013 Oct 23, 2013 Valley of the Sun Weimaraner Club Buckeye, AZ HT Nov 9, 2013 Nov. 2, 2013 Rio Salado Vizsla Club Buckeye, AZ HT No. 9, 2013 Nov. 2, 2013 Valley of the Sun Weimaraner Club Buckeye, AZ HT Nov. 10, 2013 Nov. 2, 2013 Rio Salado Vizsla Club Buckeye, AZ HT Nov. 10, 2013 Nov. 2, 2013 Madera Canyon Kennel Club Tucson, AZ AB / O /JSHW Nov 10, 2013 Oct 23, 2013 Madera Canyon Kennel Club Tucson, AZ AB / O /JSHW Nov 11, 2013 Oct 23, 2013 Tucson Kennel Club Tucson, AZ AB / O /JSHW Nov 15, 2013 Oct 30, 2013 Tucson Kennel Club Tucson, AZ AB / O /JSHW Nov 16, 2013 Oct 30, 2013 Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club Tucson, AZ AB / O /JSHW Nov 17, 2013 Oct 30, 2013 Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club Tucson, AZ AB / O /JSHW Nov 18, 2013 Oct 30, 2013 Yuma Kennel Club Yuma, AZ AB / O /JSHW Nov 29, 2013 Nov 13, 2013 Yuma Kennel Club Yuma, AZ AB / O /JSHW Nov 30, 2013 Nov 13, 2013 Imperial Valley Kennel Club Yuma, AZ AB / O /JSHW Dec 1, 2013 Nov 13, 2013 Imperial Valley Kennel Club Yuma, AZ AB / O /JSHW Dec 2, 2013 Nov 13, 2013 RSVC Holiday Party Phoenix, AZ Party Dec 7, 2013 NA Kachina Kennel Club Phoenix, AZ AB / O /JSHW Jan 10, 2014 Dec 25, 2013 Kachina Kennel Club Phoenix, AZ AB / O /JSHW Jan 11, 2014 Dec 25, 2013 Arrowhead Kennel Club Phoenix, AZ AB / O /JSHW Jan 12, 2014 Dec 25, 2013 Arrowhead Kennel Club Phoenix, AZ AB / O /JSHW Jan 13, 2014 Dec 25, 2013 Sporting Dog Association of Arizona Phoenix, AZ LB / SWPC Jan 30, 2014 Jan 15, 2014 Sahuaro State Kennel Club Phoenix, AZ AB / O /JSHW Jan 31, 2014 Jan 15, 2014 Rio Salado Vizsla Club Phoenix, AZ Specialty Feb 1, 2014 Jan 15, 2014 Sahuaro State Kennel Club Phoenix, AZ AB / O /JSHW Feb 1, 2014 Jan 15, 2014 Lost Dutchman Kennel Club Phoenix, AZ AB / O /JSHW Feb 2, 2014 Jan 15, 2014 Lost Dutchman Kennel Club Phoenix, AZ AB / O /JSHW Feb 3, 2014 Jan 15, 2014 AB All Breed Dog Show AG Agility Trial HT Hunt Test JSHW Junior Showmanship OPNC Open Show Conformation O Obedience S Specialty SWPC Sweepstakes, Conformation FT - Field Trial 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 21

22 RSVC Contact Directory PRESIDENT: Marge Mehagian (602) VICE PRESIDENT: Vicki May (602) TREASURER: Rita Mather (480) SECRETARY: Marla Molvin (602) DIRECTORS: Mike Dhondt (623) Pam Edwards (602) Marian Kirkpatrick (602) Amy Pongratz (623) Gary Richards (480) PARLIAMENTARIAN: Tim Brugger (602) WEBMASTER: Andy Welch (480) MEMBERSHIP: Missy Gregory (480) HISTORIAN: Tami Westerbeck (520) AZ VIZSLA RESCUE COORDINATORS: Sandy Gorton (480) Missy Gregory (480) HUNT TRAINING: Pam Edwards (602) SOCIALIZATION AND OBEDIENCE CLASS: Phyllis Bruce CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TESTING: Janet Laman VCA VERSATILITY TESTS: Donna Coulter-Karis RSVC MERCHANDISE: Velma Tucker RSVC NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Donna Coulter-Karis 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. Resources Photographers Wanted! The Rio Salado Vizsla Club: The Vizsla Club of America: The American Kennel Club: 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!!! 22