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.

Friday, June 5, 2009

Skyline Dog Fanciers Of San Mateo County-Woofstock Day Two Sawyer Takes His First Major For 5 Points!!!

 
It's Friday, day two! Sawyer is looking pretty good and stacking very nicely!
All set and ready to go!
Another day of good ring behavior! It's amazing how a change of handler can really bring a dog out and show him off so nicely!

The judge watches closely as Sawyer goes around


Sawyer waits like a good boy with his handler Josh Hargis
As I hold my breath and stop clicking away on my camera, my boy wins the Open Dog class! Insert lots of screaming and jumping up and down here! Away from the ring and dogs that are still in the ring of course!


Sawyer heads up the line for Winners Dog! Our boys get it done! Sawyer takes Winners Dog and his first point which was a 5 POINT MAJOR! And to top it off, his littermate Vino takes Reserve Winners Dog!!! Go Team Aristo!



Such attention!
Giving Josh some love while in for Best of Winners
Sawyer keeps Josh entertained during the wait. ;)


 Aristo's Sawyer Gonna Love Me, handled by Josh Hargis, Judge Mrs. Mary Ann Alston and myself...I have learned not to dress quite so casual at shows in the future!
Photo by Callea Photo

Here we all are, go Aristo Brothers! Sawyer takes the 5 Point Major for Winners Dog with handler Josh  and taking Reserve Winners Dog is Aristo's King Vino Gift of the Vine with his owner, handler and breeder Joye Bondanza! Vino also recieved his CGC this weekend!
Congratulations Joye and Vino!
Judge Mrs. Mary Ann Alston
Photo by Callea Photo


Thursday, June 4, 2009

And So Begins Woofstock!



Here we are on Thursday! Day one of the Woofstock Festivities! A four day show in Vallejo, CA that includes the VCNC Specialty and Sweepstakes on Saturday. Sawyer is in the ring for the first time in the Open Dog class handled by Josh Hargis. He has the touch! Sawyer places! Although its 4th place, but out of 8 dogs I am VERY impressed with my little man!



Sunday, May 17, 2009

Sunday at Coyote Hills Kennel Club Show

Today is casual day! I'm taking the day off! Sawyer is going to be handled by Josh Hargis to see how he does with a man's touch, and a professional handler, obviously someone who really knows what they are doing!






Wow, well they do look good! Sawyer went on to win the 12-18 month class. His brother Vino took Reserve Winners Dog.








Saturday, May 16, 2009

Coyote Hills Kennel Club Followed By A Visit With Diamond...The Latter Being Much More Enjoyable!

This was by far the hottest show of the year we have attended! 103 degrees by the time we left! Sawyer places second in 12-18 months, this is one we should have skipped. Way too hot for poor Sawyer! We have since purchased a kool coat.




At least we are both smiling!

A nice relaxing COOL visit at Dane and Theresa's after that hot hot show! Diamond is just as sweet as ever! Very smart and playful, she already has many commands down and is working on her tricks!




The "rubber chicken" pose...every puppy needs one!



Dane getting a kiss from his little princess Di
Bond is very patient with Diamond! Sharp little puppy teeth and all...

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Camellia Capital Kennel Club

After our spin around the ring in AOH, we are back in for Winners Dog right behind Mr. Vino!

This was a good day! Sawyer takes another Reserve to a Major.


Back on Sunday!


Sawyer is behaving pretty well this weekend...



Joye with Vino and Jessica with Csillan in for Best of Bred By Exhibitor



Way to go Vino! He not only wins Reserve Winners Dog but also Best of Bred By Exhibitor and Bred By Exhibitor Goup 4!!! Woo Hoo! Congratulations on such a great day!

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Happy First Birthday Sawyer!

We wish a very Happy First Birthday to brothers Vino, Tazie, Oscar, Bodie and sister Leah!


No photos please...



Sawyer poses for a pic with daddy

Poor guy had no idea what was going on!

Kisses to calm him down, but all is soon to be forgotten as Sawyer gets a taste of his first cupcake ever!



I have a feeling he won't be so shy next year!

Daddy helps him out with that pesky paper on his treat

Introducing "Diamond"

Here she is! Isn't she a beauty! All the way from Pennsylvania! What a sweetheart she is! Congratulations Dane and Theresa on your new addition! I know she was well worth the wait! We are expecting big things from this little Miss!