The Versatile Vizsla

A Vizsla as a lifestyle. My journey shaping Sawyer to be a truly versatile vizsla through Conformation, Hunting, and Obedience. But most importantly through all these endeavors Sawyer has become my loving and loyal companion for life.

Sunday, March 29, 2009

A Hastings Island Run With Live Birds!

Pam was kind enough to take us out to Hastings again to get Sawyer a bit more hunting exposure. This time with a couple of live chukars. Finding out that this "toy" was warm and had a heart beat was a bit much for our little guy. But he did stick close and watch the pros do their jobs!

Sawyer does love the field!

The whole gang

Sawyer meeting the bird


He's checking it out!

He certainly had a great time in the swampy areas!



Beautiful!

Following the leader

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Oakland Kennel Club Show ...Introducing New Champion, CH Criodain's Brenna of Aristo!!!

We are so excited and proud of Joye finishing her girl Brenna, Sawyer's mother, as an owner handler! They both looked beautiful! A HUGE congratulations to you both!

Winners Bitch/Best of Winners/Best of Opposite Sex for a 3 point Major is a pretty fantastic finish!

Senya eagerly watches the action in the ring!

Our post show run today was with Pam L. and her dogs at Hastings Island Hunting Preserve. Sawyer's very first venture into the field! He did great, ranging out pretty far and have a wonderful run! Thank you so much Pam for bringing us along as guests!

Ed watching Sawyer check things out

Off he goes!


Sawyer running off with his prize, a wing he found in the grass

As Dane and Theresa arrive they are watched intently by the pack


Saturday, March 21, 2009

A Little Much Needed Run After Saturday's Show!

Ed and I, as well as Theresa, Dane and Bond had a great run in a field nearby. The above picture is of Senya, she is one beautiful girl!
Ed and Sawyer

Napa Mustard Flower

Sawyer and a buddy

Hard to get a good shot of this threesome, they were tearing the field up!

Theresa being accosted by the two beggers!

San Mateo Kennel Club Show...Vino's Day!

Vino takes Winners Dog for his first Major! 3 Points!!

Vino here with Joye also take Best of Winners!!! Go Vino and Joye!

Friday, March 20, 2009

Santa Cruz Kennel Club and Kennel Club of Salinas! Sawyer takes Reserve To A Major Two Days In A Row!!!

The Spring shows start off with a bang in Vallejo! Sawyer takes Reserve to a Major/New Champions two days in a row! Congratulations to Pam L. on her litter's accomplishments this weekend!
CH Red Dawn Braveheart JH who finished with Josh on Thursday!
The very next day brought us another new champion,
CH Red Dawn Duna What-A-Good-Boy-Am-I JH, handled by Jean! A big congratulations to Christine!
Sawyer in for Winners Dog

Taking Reserve!

Sunday, March 15, 2009

An Early Morning Trip To Fort Funston

Once in while we are lucky enough to join Pam Lambros and her vizsla crew on an early morning hike at Fort Funston. This is one of my favorite photos from our beach runs.

Sawyer following Grady stalking the birds

Sawyer eagerly awaiting Grady's return (he's a HUGE fan of Grady's!)

Pam is surrounded!

Saturday, March 7, 2009

One Gorgeous Day At Fort Funston

This was one spectacular Fort Funston day. Ed and I had a great hike with Dane and Theresa.

We went through many tennis balls that day...

Sawyer chasing birds


Mr. Bond on the run! Luckily he missed me!

Ed and Sawyer

Bond



Sawyer at sunset, it really brought out his beautiful color