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.

Saturday, August 29, 2009

More Disco Swims and Diving!

Another beautiful day on the Delta! Dane and Theresa were nice enough to invite us back up for another day of sun, swimming and good company. A wonderful time was had by all! Here Bond and Diamond look on as Sawyer paddles around with the prize toy of the day!

Bond taking a dive!

The happy trio! Bond, Diamond and Sawyer-Boy

Sawyer opts to ditch the life vest for this outing, he's become a very strong swimmer

Diamond and Bond look on as Sawyer takes a turn retrieving the ball

Taking the V's for a ....swim. Much more interesting than a walk!

OH NO! Watch out Sawyer, here comes Miss Diamond. She seems to take extra pleasure in landing on the boys!

Friday, August 21, 2009

Introducing A New Champion! Finishing with 4 Majors and 16 points, CH Aristo's Sawyer Gonna Love Me!!

And We Are Back to the Show! Lake County Kennel Club of Northern CA and Mensona Kennel Club Shows in Santa Rosa, CA. Having won the Open Dog class, here is Sawyer back in the ring for Winner's dog. Which he wins for a 3 Point Major!
Back to the breed ring for Best of Winners

He's looking good! Holding a nice stack despite the tremendous heat today

Sawyer waits for his turn with the judge

Today is his day, taking Best of Winners over a very nice bitch for his 3rd Major. No judge photo due to scheduling, but Sawyer's breeder Joye was very proud to hold his ribbons and pose with Josh and Sawyer for a photo to mark the day.

Back again the next day, Sawyer competes in Open Dog

Heading up the line for Winner's Dog.... This could be it! I manage a few clicks while holding my breath!

WOO HOO! He get's it done! Sawyer's 4th Major and another show weekend with back to back Majors! Sawyer finishes his Championship in style with 4 Majors! He's so excited that he needs to tell me all about it, he can't even look at the camera!!

A New Champion, finished in 9 months at the age of 15 months. Amazing! Though I have to admit it felt a lot longer!