Happy 3rd Birthday!

Wishing our Brick-Miska puppies born May 31, 2011 a very Happy 3rd Birthday!!

Here's to:

Bentley -  Varazs Kedvesem Final Edition

"Bodi" Varazs Mokany Kiralyi Orban

"Charlie" Varazs Kedvesem Final Frontier 

"Elsie" Varazs Kedvesm Grand Finale 

"Stella"  Varazs Kedves Final Dance

"William" Varazs Kedvesem Final Legacy

Mama Miska and her new born babies.

Bently, the first born

 

Wonderful Weekend

Last weekend (September 13-15), I tried (and succeeded) to be in two different towns on the same days (Saturday and Sunday) to participate in dog events with three different dogs.  Because of the schedules and timing, it worked!!!  We had a very successful weekend overall.

Announcing

NEW CKC CHAMPION

Miss Elsie

(now aka CH Varazs Kedvesem Grand Finale)

Elsie

Elsie was Reserve Winners bitch on Friday at the Oakville Kennel Club's show but came back on Saturday to take Winners Bitch, Best of Winners and Best of Breed for 3 points.  AND the judge, Marjorie Mortrrella from the US, pulled Elsie out in the sporting group too.  Marjoried commented that she is "a very pretty bitch".  It was a nice way to finish Elsie's championship.

Congratulations to Best of Breed - Charlie! 

Congratulations to Elsie's littermate / brother, Charlie (Varazs Kedvesem Final Frontier), who picked up 3 more points towards his Championship over the weekend at the Oakville show after taking Best of Opposite Sex on Friday over a Grand Champion for 1 point and Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best of Breed on Sunday for 2 more points!  Now he is sitting on the 'dreaded 9' meaning he needs only 1 point to finish.  We call it the 'dreaded 9' because it can sometimes take a long time to get that final point.

Charlie taking Best of Breed under Mexican judge Dr. I. Castro

Announcing 

new UKC Agility title holder -

Diva!

And lastly, Diva and I participated in United Kennel Club agility trials in Puslinch Ontario and she earned her Agility Level 1 title with scores of 196, 198 and 199 out of 200.  Diva is the first dog ever to earn a UKC agility title in Ontario (and possibly Canada) since this was the very first UKC agility trial held in this province (and possibly this country).  She earned 3 first places finishes and a High in Trial on Sunday. (Yes, the UKC gives out HIT rosettes for agility although this club didn't have the rosettes to give out that day.)  This was Diva's 18th title!!  She's now officially known as CKC/Int'l/UKC CH Varazs Kedves Quickstep CKC: FDJ, AgNJ, AGI, RN, PCD, CGN, AKC: JH, NA, NAJ, RN, CGC UKC: URO1, CA, AGI

Diva with her owner/handler & the judge, Peggy Stutz from MI

Hives

Poor Diva!!

Swollen eye

Now the hives

Benadryl didn't work, so off the emergency vet we went.

Waiting for the vet. Can you spot all the bumps on her body?

Poor baby. Her right eye is even more swollen.

The culprit?

A yellow jacket.

3 of our dogs - Miska, Diva & visiting Elsie - got stung.  Tyro was lucky and didn't.  Elsie only had 1 sting but Miska and Diva were stung several times.  Diva had the most stings, including one over her right eye and several on her rump.  I administered Benadryl to all 3 dogs and it seemed to work at first, but after 3 hours, Diva started breaking out into hives and she was terribly, terribly itchy.  Of course, it was late on Friday night so off to the emergency vet we went for a shot of steroids to deal with Diva's hives.  Now, we have Prednisone on hand, just in case!!

BOB Photo

Here it is!  

Official photo of Elsie's Best of Breed win with Judge Pedro Armando Ramos Lang of  Brazil.  

And it's me, her breeder, handling her.

Upset!

Best of Breed

over a Grand Champion and Champion!

Under a Brazilian judge, Elsie, from our 2011 litter (Brick & Miska) took Best of Breed from the classes yesterday at the Kilbride show, defeating two champions, including her brother, Bodi, who is currently #11 Vizsla in Canada. The other Vizsla (Grand Champion) sits in #3 spot.  I guess it was payback time for when Bodi beat Elsie for Best of Breed a year ago at the same show!! Ha, ha! This was Elsie's first Best of Breed.  Over the weekend, she accumulated 3 more points towards her Canadian Champion title.  Way to go Elsie!!  (Official show photo to come.)

Elsie posing with her brother Bodi.

Elsie with Mama Miska in our garden in Moffat

And congratulations to Bodi and his hu-mom for earning two more Grand Champion points when Bodi took Best of Breed on Saturday.

More birthday dog photos

If you follow my Blog, you'll know that June was a big birthday month for our litters.  Here are a few photos of more of our puppies sent to me by their owners.  Thank you so much owners!! I love hearing from and getting pictures and news of our puppies.

2011 Litter - 2 years old

Varazs Kedvesm Grand Finale "Elsie"

Elsie had a big birthday bash with her friends in Buffalo NY.

2006 Litter - 7 Years Old

CH Varazs Nyar The Contessa "Tessie" 

Tessie is a terrific squirrel hunter!!!

 

2003 Litter - 10 Years Old

Ch Varazs Kiralyi Fiu "Hudson"

Hudson, late May 2013 at the cottage

Yum, sticks are so tasty!

 Cdn & Int'l CH Varazs Artemis Vizsandy CD, AGI, RN (CKC & CARO), RA (CKC & CARO), RE, CGN "Shandy"

Shandy following a birthday run on the beach on Vancouver Island, BC

Varazs Kiralyi Szepseg CGC "Rachel"

 

Rachel, spring 2013, following surgery to remove a benign lump. Poor girlie!

CKC & UKC CH Varazs Sziv Jump For Joy BN RE CGC CGN "Katya" 

Katya looking very pensive

CH Varazs Kiralyi Szofia FDJ NAVHDA NA Prize II "Zsofi"

Zsofi chowing down on a Hero burger to celebrate turning 10!

Happy 4th of July!

Happy Independence Day to our American friends!

This is Miss Elsie from our 2011 litter. Thanks to her owner for sending me this delightful picture!!

Dog show scenes from Caledonia ON

Last weekend I was at dog shows in Caledonia Ontario with a few of my dogs.  There were two specialty shows for Vizslas (OAPBDFC and Vizsla Society of Ontario) and 4 all breed shows hosted by the Erie Shores Kennel Club.

Elsie (Varazs Kedves Grand Finale) from our 2011 litter free stacking.  She came 2nd in her class and was Reserve Winners Bitch on one of the days.

Sylvia at the front with almost 10 -yr old Vadasz in the VSO Veteran Sweepstakes

Sylvia with Vadasz

More photos of Sylvia and Vadasz.

Vadasz took a nice win in the Veteran Sweepstakes!

Vadasz - 2013 Best of Opposite Sex in Veteran Sweepstakes, Vizsla Society of Ontario Specialty Show

 MISKA

 Int'l BIS/RBIS (Veteran) AKC/CKC/Int'l/UKC CH Varazs Kiralyi Kedvesem NAVHDA NA Prize III CKC: FD, CDX, RE, RAE, AgIS, AgIJS, CGN; AKC: JH, CDX, RAE, OAP, OJP, CGC; Misc: URO2,TDI

Below:  Miska in Veteran Sweepstakes, Vizsla Society of Ontario Specialty Show on June 8. 

She came 1st in her class - 7-9 year old bitches!

Miska free stacking

Miska gaiting

QUEST

CH Varazs Quester  (from my 2006 litter)

 

Below, half-brothers, BODI (born May 2011) and QUEST in the
best of breed line-up, VSO Specialty Show.

Bodi: BIS (UKC), CKC/UKC CH Varazs Mokany Kiralyi Orban FDJ JH URO1

CGN NAVHDA NA PZ I
On Thursday June 6, Bodi took Best of Breed at the Erie Shores all breed show and picked up more points towards his Grand Champion title!  Woot, woot!

Bodi made the judge's cut; Quest didn't

Quest and Vadasz giving their dad COMPLETE attention!

A good time was had by all our dogs!

Birthday swim & romp

Two puppies, Elsie (Miss Yellow) and Charlie (Mr Black formerly known as "Tunder") from our 2011 Brick-Miska litter met up today for a walk and swim at Charlie's place after almost two years apart.  They just celebrated their 2nd birthday on May 31.  They were accompanied by their mother, Miska, and big sister, Diva (born 2008) who will also be celebrating their birthdays later this month.  A great time was had by all.  Following their romp and swim, they were treated to home made mini-banana muffins.  Yum!

Pretty Elsie

Handsome Charlie

Elsie's creating the splash while Charlie & Diva swim in tandem

Charlie

Group Photos

Charlie to Diva, "Can you keep a secret?"  L-R  Elsie, Diva, Charlie & Mama Miska

L-R  Elsie, Mama Miska, Diva & Charlie

Happy 2nd Birthday!

Our 6 puppies: Bentley, Stella, Bodi, Elsie, Charlie, and William born to Brick and our beloved Miska on May 31, 2011 turn two years old today!

 

2012 in review

In addition to the great year I had with my 3 Vizslas, several of my puppy buyers did very well with their dogs too in 2012.  I want to thank them and acknowledge their dogs here.  Congratulations on your Vizsla's many accomplishments!!  This first dog listed is Miska's sister and the rest are a few of Miska's puppies from her 2008 and 2011 litters).

• CH Varazs Artemis Vizsandy CD AGN AGI RE, "Shandy", earned her Rally Excellent title and was #3 Vizsla in Rally Obedience in Canada for 2012

• CH Varazs Kedves Quasar NAVHDA NA Prize III, CD "Blaze" - new Companion Dog (CD) title

• BIS (UKC), CKC/UKC CH Varazs Mokany Kiralyi Orban FDJ JH URO1 CGN NAVHDA NA PZ I "Bodi" - 7 new titles & Best in Show - CKC & UKC Champion, Field Dog Jr., Jr Hunter, NAVHDA Natural Ability, Canine Good Citizen, plus several 'tricks titles' and that prestigious Best in Show!

• Varazs Kedvesem Final Dance PCD, CGN, CKC & CARO RN "Stella" - 4 new titles!  Pre-Companion Dog, Canine Good Neighbour, CKC & CARO Rally Novice

• Varazs Kedvesem Grand Finale "Elsie"- 6 CKC Champion points and was Best of Opposite Sex in Puppy Sweeps at the Vizsla Society of Ontario's 2012 Specialty Show

• Varazs Kedvesem Final Frontier "Charlie" - 6 CKC Champion points

All reputable and caring Vizsla breeders strive to do is produce talented, intelligent, good looking Vizsla puppies which perpetuate the qualities they were originally bred for, and more.  They then turn the puppy over to the new owner with the hope the new owner will devote lots of time and attention to the dog's physical AND mental well-being.

The Vizsla was bred to be a versatile hunting dog and while many/most people don't hunt with their Vizslas, the hunting (i.e., working) instinct is still very strong in this breed and they will hunt on their own when given any chance. Like all working breeds and intelligent beings, Vizslas thrive when they have a 'job' to do.  Jobs these days are training and competing for titles in a variety of organizations which can put their brains and talents to work.  A working dog is a happier and often healthier dog.  Studies have shown, just like in people, that dogs who continually learn new behaviours stave off canine cognitive dysfunction (i.e., Alzheimer's disease).  I love the following and while it's published on my website, I think it's appropriate to repeat it here.

 What is a Title Really?

    "Not just a brag, not just a stepping stone to a higher title, not just an adjunct to competitive scores; a title is a tribute to the dog that bears it, a way to honour the dog, an ultimate memorial. It will remain in the record and in the memory, for about as long as anything in this world can remain.

    And though the dog himself doesn't know or care that his achievements have been noted, a title says many things in the world of humans, where such things count.

    A title says your dog was intelligent, adaptable, and good-natured. It says that your dog loved you enough to do the things that please you, however crazy they may have sometimes seemed.

    In addition, a title says that you love your dog. That you loved to spend time with him because he was a good dog and that you believed in him enough to give him yet another chance when he failed and in the end your faith was justified.

    A title proves that your dog inspired you to that special relationship enjoyed by so few; that in a world of disposable creatures, this dog with a title was greatly loved, and loved greatly in return.

    And when that dear short life is over, the title remains as a memorial of the finest kind, the best you can give to a deserving friend. Volumes of praise in one small set of initials after the name.

    A title is nothing less that the true love and respect, given and received and recorded permanently."

    Author Unknown

The losers

These toys didn't survive visits from two 1.5 year old Vizsla puppies (Elsie and Charlie) last month.

Elsie liked to pull the stuffing out of Big Brute.

Tyro loved this Kong Airdog ring toy!!  His absolute fav!!

The remains of another Kong Airdog toy. RIP.