CONESTOGA VIZSLA CLUB

NEWSLETTERFirst Quarter 2017

AGGIE WINS BOWGCH Captivatin’s I’m the One JH, owned and bred by Melissa & Jason Green wins Best of Winners. Read more about our Fall Specialty on page 14.

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CONESTOGA VIZSLA CLUB, INC. OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORSPRESIDENTLeslie Martin

VICE PRESIDENTRich Black

TREASURER & BREEDER REFERRALTerry Lucas

CORRESPONDING SECRETARYYovonne Baggott-Jones

RECORDING SECRETARYCallie Turner

BOARD MEMBERS AT LARGEMike JohnsonMichael Souders

RESCUE COORDINATORAudrey Wood

PLEASE RENEW FOR 2017!Annual membership dues are due by January 31st for the calendar year. Please use the membership form on page 25 or the online form on the CVC’s website: www.cvcweb.org/new_membership.html. Paypal is for renewing members only.Don’t miss out on all the CVC has to offer in 2017! Send your renewal to:

Susie Truskey25665 Pleasant Woods Ct Chantilly, VA 20152

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGELeslie MartinWelcome 2017! Seems like many of us were happy to close the door on last year and welcome in a new beginning. Our team to lead us into this year is:

Vice President – Rich Black, GeorgiaTreasurer – Terry Lucas, Midland, VirginiaRecording Secretary – Callie Turner, Goshen, OhioCorresponding Secretary – Yovonne Baggot-Jones, Westminster, MarylandBoard Member at Large – Mike Johnson, Leesburg, VirginiaBoard Member at Large – Michael Souders, University Park, Maryland

Thank you to those who have stepped into these positions. Come have fun with us! We are always in need of volunteers to help with events, or chairing an event, or just being an extra set of hands … it really makes the difference.

MembershipPlease remember to renew your membership. Dues are annual from January to December each year. Renewals can use Paypal

from our website. New members need to send in an application, have a sponsor, and await approval from the Board.

CVC Events I would like to introduce some new activities this year. Barn Hunting, Lure Coursing, and Dock Diving have gained popular attention and are all activities our versatile dogs can take part in. Please keep an eye on our website – CVCWeb.org – and our Facebook page – “Fans of Conestoga Vizsla Club” – for updates on these new events we are exploring this year.

Of course, we’ll also have our annual Fun Day and Pet Day.

I am looking forward to a strong year of showcasing and loving our Vizslas.

To introduce the new board, we have compiled brief interviews and photos of each member so you can get to know them a little better. Turn to the next page to read more.

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2017 CVC BOARDIntroductions

LESLIE MARTIN PRESIDENT1. Describe your first vizsla/how you got involved with the vizsla breed. My introduction to Vizslas was at the urging of my husband. He wanted to add a dog to our family. We were newly wedded, and I was a cat person. A breeder’s worst nightmare! We were committed to learning, and Laurie Fairchild took a chance on us. Our first dog, Larry, was born in 2006. We learned about conformation, hunt tests, and CVC with Larry. He has since passed, but he was our heart dog. We have two Vizslas now and frequently open our home to our friends’ Vizslas rather than having them boarded. These dogs have totally changed our lives, and we love it.

I joined the club in 2013. Like with anything I do, I invest fully. I’ve been helping out in some capacity ever since.

2. Which club activities are you involved in? I began as a helping hand at shows, then helping out at hunt tests, planning Fun Day, organizing the dinners for the club’s annual meeting and Christmas party, and chairing hunt tests and membership.

3. What do you see as the value of club membership? I think membership in CVC is all about relationships. My best friends have Vizslas, and events constitute the majority of my activities. Whether it be a weekly dog walk group, a meet up in Dewey Beach, helping a new owner through a puppy stage, assisting in a competitive event, or just relaxing on the couch with my dogs, they are a large part of my life. I participate in many club activities, and I like to give back. I like the many opportunities for learning from other members, such as training tips, the best parks to go to, vacation buddies … the list goes on.

Leslie with vizslas Parker (left) and Samuel.

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RICH BLACK VICE PRESIDENT1. First vizsla: The story of how I first became in involved in Vizslas has roots in my childhood. As one might say in the dog world, I “grew up” in Dobermans and started handling Dobes in the show ring at age 10. While going to dog shows throughout my teens, I managed to fall in love with another breed— the Vizsla. I loved their beauty, their athleticism, and their sweet demeanor.

After college and law school (and a number of years away from the dog show world), my wife, Melina, and I settled into an apartment in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. One day, Melina told me about a striking, beautiful and athletic dog that she saw in the park outside our building. As she described it to me,

I wondered if she was describing the breed I had fallen for all those years before. Later that week, we saw the dog she had seen and, there it was — a Vizsla. The next year, when we bought our first home, one of the very first things we did was to contact the Twin Cities Vizsla Club about our interest in the breed. It was through the TCVC that our very first Vizsla – a 10-month old rescue who we named “Russet” – came to us in 1998. Anxious to get re-involved in performance events, Russet and I took to the obedience ring, where he earned in CD. Nearly 20 years later, we are proud AKC Breeders of Merit under the “Sassafras” kennel name.

2. Club activities: Together with Melina and our daughter, Emma, I have been involved in club conformation, field (hunt tests more so than field trials, though we have helped out at both), and training events as well as the club’s annual Fun Day. I have also been actively involved in CVC governance, having served for more than 7 years as the club’s Vice President and Recording Secretary, as well as a member of the Board.

3. Value of club membership: For me, the greatest value of CVC membership lies in its people. The CVC is rich in history and that history is truly reflected in its members. From a mentoring perspective, the club provides

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access to some of the true pioneers and legends of our breed – whether it be the opportunity to obtain field mentoring from Terry and Al Lucas, or to obtain obedience and conformation mentoring from Dottie Romano. And, from the perspective of experiencing new things with our dogs, CVC provides both fellow club members to share experiences and the events at which to undertake those experiences.

4. What you hope to accomplish: I hope that during my new time on the board, the membership grows and becomes actively interested in a diverse array of Vizsla activities. I don’t believe that the term “Versatile Vizsla” is lip service – I think they truly are the most versatile dogs on the planet. If each club member was able, through CVC, to work with their dogs in one or two different venues as a result of their membership, I would consider that success for the club.

5. Other comments: Just that my fellow board members and I are always available to discuss the breed, our experiences, dog activities, breed health and welfare issues, etc., and we welcome participation in club events from all members!

TERRY LUCAS TREASURER & BREEDER REFERRAL1. First vizsla: When Al and I were

married, he had a little mixed Spitz named Willie who was 7 years old. Al was lucky enough to be introduced to bird hunting on Lady’s Island in South Carolina and began looking for a bird dog who was good with kids, would be a good house dog, who could adjust to frequent moves and many new people. After all, we were a military family. He decided a Vizsla would best fit the bill but we thought we had to wait until Willie was gone because we didn’t think he would be happy with a puppy. Willie died at age 14 in 1970 so it was time for our Vizsla. If we had known the breed as we do now, we would have gotten our Vizsla sooner. Willie would have loved her.

Anyway, CH Kislany, was our first Vizsla. She was a wonderful bird dog and family dog. She endured 4 months of quarantine when we went to Hawaii and loved the

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beach so much, we had to spell it if she couldn’t go that day. She did learn how to spell it before we left. We had her til age 17.

She was the first of many. Al learned about field trials from Del Seelye who owned her grandfather. Kish was a good dog for Al to learn by his mistakes. So now we had to get a real trial dog. We have been lucky enough to have owned and bred National field trial winners, National specialty winners, Westminster Best of Breed winners, a Best in Show Winner and the first Master Hunter.

2. Club activities: We are active in field and show and Al is an avid hunter.

3. Value of club membership: We have been members of CVC since 1971 and the VCA since 1972. Club membership offers involvement in a community of Vizsla enthusiasts. The club offers many activities and AKC events. Even if you are not interested in competition it’s nice to know other Vizsla owners to allow socialization, exchange of ideas in training and also play dates and dog sitting.

4. What do you hope to accomplish or see happen during your time on the CVC board? Al and I continue to try to get people out in the field with their dogs. It’s fun to see how well

young dogs respond to their first bird. Field trialing is becoming a dying sport. CVC used to have the biggest trials around but we are seeing our entries decline and interest wane.

5. Any other comments/things that you’d like the members to know. We are getting old. Need younger people to climb aboard.

YOVONNE BAGG0TT-JONES CORRESPONDING SECRETARY1. First vizsla: My aunt, Iva Fisher, got her first vizsla “Bart” when I was just a baby, but I did not start interacting with them until I was a toddler. By the time I was 10 years old two of Iva’s Vizslas (Bart and Sara) had moved in with me, and it was my responsibility to take care of them. The first vizsla that I owned was Ch. Cameo’s Jesse James he was born when I was 14 and was my first show dog as well.

2. Club activities: I am mostly

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involved in dog shows. When I was a kid I went to a few hunt tests and field trials, this year I would like to attend a hunt test and reintroduce myself to that part of the sport of dogs.

3. Value of club membership: As a club member you are introduced to other vizsla owners in your area. You are also given a chance to be introduced to some activities for your dog , such as: Dog shows, hunt tests, field trials, ability, and obedience.

4. What you hope to accomplish: As a member of the CVC board I would like to see our active membership increase. I would go to see the amount of events we have increase and include introducing interested club members to dock diving.

5. Other comments: I am dedicated to improving our club and I hope to see everyone at some events this year!!!!

CALLIE TURNER RECORDING SECRETARY1. First vizsla: Our first Vizsla is Jack, who is now 8 years old. His registered name is GCH Dynata’s Bound for the Field MH. When we got Jack, we already had a Weimaraner (Bailey) that was mine and Andrew’s first dog together, but Andrew’s first dog ever. We learned of the Vizsla breed

through taking Bailey to ‘doggy day care.’ Andrew came home one day and asked if I had seen the cutest red dog – a Vizsla named Luna, owned by Anna Gibson, at doggy day care. At the time, Anna worked where we took Bailey and she would have Luna with her. We fell in love with Luna and also did our research on the breed. Andrew had been bird hunting with a colleague and his Setter and really wanted a hunting dog. So, Anna put us in touch with the breeder of Luna (Laurie Fairchild) and we filled out our paperwork, went for an interview, met Laurie’s pack and Jack came into our lives! When we filled out the paperwork, we stated we were a non-competition home (no show; no ‘tests’ – just a hunting dog)…. Well… the ongoing joke is how a “pet home” turned into so much more. Jack actively participated in the show ring handled by me at times and also handled by Michael Scott, a professional handler. Under Michael, Jack ended up being ranked #19 Vizsla

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(only MH) in breed standings 2012. In that same year, Andrew achieved Jack’s SH and MH title (5 back to back passes in each level) and just after his 3rd birthday. What an incredible ride Jack took us on for owning our first Vizsla. It sounds like it was a piece of cake – but it’s not. It requires a lot of time and commitment and learning. We learned a lot along the way from people who have been in the breed for a very long time, to professional trainers who helped train Jack for the field and passed along their knowledge and skill to Andrew, to long time breeders of the breed. And, we are still learning! Needless to say, we got hooked after Jack and we now have 4 Vizslas. Patton is 5 and we are field trialing with him. Tiki (Jack’s daughter) is going to be 4 in May. She was an easy dog to break (like her dad) and we are trialing her as well as working on the show championship. And, Gracie, our newest addition is one year and is showing us a lot of potential! Now that we are permanently settled in Ohio, we are excited about competing and enjoying everything these dogs have to offer!

2. Club activities: When we lived in Virginia we were actively involved in all of the field events as well as the fun day activities. I served as secretary of several hunt tests as well as secretary of a field trial. Unfortunately, since

we’ve moved, we haven’t been physically present but we still support the club from afar.

3. Value of club membership: The value of being a member of a dog club are the opportunities to learn about the breed, meet fellow breed owners, and participate in events (no matter the venue). Club membership should be like a “support system” for you and your dog and also serve as a channel for you and your dog to partner in activities together. Our goal as a club should be mentorship, serving as a resource about the breed, and providing opportunities for Vizsla owners to participate in all sorts of activities to enjoy their dogs.

4. What you hope to accomplish: I would love to see the club have a deeper bench of volunteers so that we can continue to hold both performance and non-performance events. And future volunteers should know – you don’t need to be a ‘performance home’ to volunteer! Just some people skills and organizational skills!!! So c’mon we need you :).

5. Other comments: I am dedicated to improving our club and I hope to see everyone at some events this year!!!!

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MIKE JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE1. First vizsla: My wife and I read a lot of dog books and went to a Dog Show to research potential breeds for our first dog together. I wanted a Bernese Mountain Dog and my wife wanted a Vizsla...I think you know who won. We brought Dallas home with the understanding he was going to be a “pet”, as defined by our breeder. As with all baby V’s, he had a lot of energy and needed a job so I took him to a field trainer. When I saw him point for the first time, I was hooked and we were off to our first Hunting Test. Not being able to play Rugby anymore due to injury, my competitive nature took over and before I knew it, I had a Conformation Champion and a Senior Hunter. Dallas is now 13 and we have two other Vizslas, ages 10 and 4.

2. Club activities: Through the years, I have been involved in Hunting Tests, Field Trials, and Shows.

3. Value of club membership: Access to information through other Vizsla owners who have experienced everything I will see with my dogs.

4. What you hope to accomplish: I think sharing experiences with people new to the breed can be invaluable, especially if the breeder is not involved. I would like to explore a club mentorship program for people new to the breed.

MICHAEL SOUDERS BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE1. First vizsla: The first vizsla that I ever met was named Trina. I met her during college when I house sat for her owners during the summer. She was the sweetest, friendliest dog I had ever met. So, when we were finally in a position in life to have a dog my thoughts turned to Trina and we read as much as we could about

Mike’s son with their three vizslas.

Michael and Emma as a puppy.

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the breed. We got our first vizsla, Odin, in 1999. He was super smart and very sweet and loyal. It didn’t take long for us to decide that he needed a companion and we adopted Sophie. Odin and Sophie were a fantastic pair and introduced us to life with vizslas. As they got older we decided to get a third and we got Emma. I decided to show Emma and she won a four point major the first time we entered the show ring. Emma introduced us to conformation and eventually breeding.

2. Club activities: In the days of Odin and Sophie I would attend Fun Day. Now I am involved in conformation and am currently showing Emma’s offspring.

3. Value of club membership: I have found over the years that vizsla owners find each other and naturally bond over their love for the breed. Club membership is a great way to meet other vizsla families and fanciers of the breed. It is a good way to take the next step and get involved in some of the great activities that you can do with your vizsla. The newsletters and members are also a great source of information on the breed.

4. What you hope to accomplish: I would love to see the CVC find ways to introduce its membership to the different activities you can do with your vizsla. Finding

an activity that you enjoy doing with your dog is a great way to strengthen your bond and keep your dog happy. There are all kind of activities that you can participate in whether it be dog shows, agility, hunt tests, rally, obedience, dock diving, etc.. The hard part can be figuring out where to start.

5. Other comments: I also think that the CVC has very important roles to play in educating the public about vizslas. Vizslas are becoming more popular, but, because of the demands of ownership, they are not the breed for everyone. If we can help educate prospective owners about the breed we can hopefully prevent dogs from ending up in unhappy situations. Along these lines the CVC also has an important role in helping dogs through vizsla rescue.

AUDREY WOOD RESCUE COORDINATOR1. First vizsla: I have a memory of encountering a dog I came to believe was a Vizsla probably 16 years ago. Having had and growing up with rescue dogs, the Vizsla seemed to me another species entirely. Regal, elegant, behaved, ha! It was maybe 7 or 8 years later when I absolutely fell head over heels with the breed.

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It’s like the Vizsla and I were meant to be together. I fostered until I knew I had the time at home to raise a puppy of my own. Saoirse (pronounced “Seer-sha”) is (currently) the only Vizsla I have right now. Emphasis on “right now.”

2. Club activities: I am the rescue coordinator.

3. Value of club membership: I think being a member of a club is important in learning more about the breed, how the dogs may vary within that breed, how extraordinary their potential is in all things, and to learn from and socialize with other Vizsla owners. From my perspective, rescue is important to the club and I’d like to see club members have more visibility into about what it is all about if they’d like. Many, perhaps most do, but it is important it stays on the radar.

From the rescue perspective, educating others about this breed is very, very important, and something club members can do when they encounter those who

are thinking of a Vizsla. We love these dogs but they are not for everyone. The more educated and prepared the home, the fewer dogs in rescue who are rehomed because someone “goofed” or underestimated the needs of this breed. So outreach and education is important, as is support to others. We all have our first Vizsla at some point!

4. What you hope to accomplish: I’d like to be on the Board. I think it is important rescue has a voice, even if in an ex oficio capacity.

5. Other comments: I just want to share that working with Vizsla rescue is both challenging yet rewarding work. We have families come to us after perhaps making one of the hardest decisions of their lives in surrendering their dog and we are there to counsel and support them in their decision, trying to extract as much information as possible, but not conveying judgment. And we are there to then find the best home, among an interested many! We place dogs that come into our care with wonderful people who love the breed as much as we do and truly give them a new beginning. I love these dogs and I love the work I do in rescue. I wish I could do it full-time, but Saoirse runs up the bills! I welcome your support in joining me and look forward to opportunities to meet those I haven’t yet.

Audrey and vizsla Saoirse

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Copper-Creek Northern Light JH “Lexie”Congratulations to owners Mark and Julia Eidelman!

WAGS & BRAGS: LEXIE IS A NEW JUNIOR HUNTER!

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FALL SPECIALTY REPORTBritt JungSunday, October 2, 2016, was to be the CVC’s second specialty of 2016 at the historic Long Branch Plantation in Millwood, Virginia. After two years of typical fall weather, we (as in all exhibitors and organizers) were surprised when we learned that the Thursday show preceding our October 2nd specialty had been canceled due to extreme rain. Millwood received approximately 6 inches of rain over night, Wednesday night. As the hours went on, all of the planners and exhibitors hoped for an end to the rain, but it never happened, at least not for long enough to allow

the grounds to drain and allow for the passage of vehicles. In short, the clubs ended up canceling their shows for five days (including the Monday show). It’s rare that dog shows are canceled, but when they are, everyone must just accept the consequences, which include lost entry fees, lost wages for professional handlers, and lost revenues for vendors. What a disappointment!

The AKC was sympathetic and supportive of our efforts to reschedule our specialty and indicated they would work with us whatever we decided to

The trophy table held lots of goodies.

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do. The CVC Show Committee collectively decided to hold an independent, specialty show on December 3, 2016, at the same time as the Chesapeake Kennel Club of Maryland’s all-breed show. We chose to support the entry of the all-breed show, without adding Sweepstakes classes. Thanks to Barbara Hannum, a member of the Chesapeake club, for making the connection and thanks to all of the committee for their input. Fortunately for us, our specialty show Sweepstakes and regular class judges were still available and our December entry exceeded the entry we received for the October show. In order to help ease the blow of lost entry fees, we intentionally lowered the cost of many classes, including the Puppy, Veteran, and Bred-by-Exhibitor classes.

On the morning of December 3rd, Mrs. Christine Pollender-Calcinari judged the supported entry of 47 at the Chesapeake Kennel Club of Maryland. The awards were as follows:

Best of Breed – GCh Berkor’s Wrecking Crew, owned by Susan & Berkeley Thomas & Sue Bani, shown by Berkeley

Best of Opposite Sex - Ch Billie Bean of Lea Brittania, owned by Carey Benadon & Britt Jung, shown by Britt

Select Dog – GCh Heelmark’s Eli

the Game Changer, owned by Edwin & Lourdes Naval, shown by Edwin

Select Bitch – GCh Szizlin Rhapsody Never Say Never JH CA DN, owned by Michelle Porfido, shown by Michelle

Winners Dog/Best of Winners and new champion – Solaris Playing Like Nobody’s Business, owned by Jane & Steven Robbins & Beth Kirven, shown by Jane

Winners Bitch – Tivoliz Tell Me You Love Me, owned by Denise, Rick & Katie Kalfayan & Deborah Stern, shown by Deborah

Best Veteran Bitch – GCh Opus One-N-Titan’s Deed I Do, owned by Ida Kavafian, Steven Tenenbom, & Peggy Schmidt, shown by Ida

Best of Breed Owner Handled – Ch Billie Bean of Lea Brittania

For full results from the catalog, please go here: https://app.raudogshows.com/ results/?doit=search&showdate =201612&SHOW_TITLE= CHESAPEAKE+KENNEL+CLUB +OF+MARYLAND+%28 SATURDAY%29&BREED= VIZSLAS

Following the supported entry judging, the club sponsored a luncheon and Rachel Romano

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Kelly again ran a fabulous raffle for the club. I want to send a huge thank you to Terry Lucas and Rich and Melina Black for coordinating and setting up the hospitality in the morning before our supported entry and in the afternoon before our specialty. Having some warm drink and food to eat was particularly appreciated on a chilly day.

Judging for the specialty show began at 1:30pm. Mrs. Meghen Riese-Bassel judged a sweepstakes entry of 21. She awarded Best in Puppy Sweepstakes to Bayview’s One For the Money CA from the 15-18 month dog class, owned by Anne Macaulay and Britt Jung and handled by Ida. Best of Opposite

Sex in Puppy Sweepstakes went to Tradewind’s Ida Claire, owned by Lindsay Fetters, Ana Lisa and Steven Marco, shown by Lindsay. Ms. Riese-Bassel awarded Best in Veteran Sweepstakes, from the 11 year old and over bitch class, to GCh Opus One-N-Titan’s Deed I Do JH. She is owned by Ida Kavafian, Steven Tenenbom, and Peggy Schmidt, shown by Ida. Best of Opposite Sex in Veteran Sweepstakes went to GCh X Marks the Spot RN, owned by Richard and Melina Black, shown by Emma Black.

Mr. James Martin judged the Junior Showmanship competition for our specialty, which included Berkeley Thompson and Emma Black. These young ladies are

Junior Handlers Emma Black and Berkeley Thompson

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BOTH exceptional handlers. On this day, Emma was awarded Best Junior Handler.

Mr. Martin then moved to his regular class Vizsla entry of 53. Mr. Martin awarded Winners Dog and Best of Winners for a 4-point major, and to finish his championship, to Bayview’s One For the Money CA from the Open Dog class. Winners Bitch went to Jakra’s Fearless Flirt’N from the 12-18 month bitch class for a 4-point major. Mr. Martin judged the non-regular classes (9 Veterans) following Winners Bitch. The best of breed entry included

18 champions, plus 6 Veteran Dog and Bitch class winners. Mr. Martin awarded Best of Breed to GCh Captivatin’s I’m the One JH. Best of Opposite Sex was awarded to GCh Tivoliz Easy Breeze. More detailed award information follows:

Best of Breed – GCh Captivatin’s I’m the One, owned by Melissa & Jason Green, shown by Melissa

Best of Opposite Sex – GCh Tivoliz Easy Breeze, owned by Will & Lori Conroy & Deborah Stern, shown by Caroline Bruton

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GCH Opus One N Titan’s ‘Deed I Do JH CGCA “Popcorn”. CVC Specialty Best in Veteran Sweepstakes, 1st Place Veteran Bitch, Award of Merit. Breeders: Ida Kavafian, Steven Tenenbom. Owners: Ida Kavafian, Steven Tenenbom, Peggy Schmidt. Judge: Mr. James Martin.

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Select Dog – GCh La Tierra’s Rory O’Rourke, owned by Philip & Anne Townsend & Laraine Clark, shown by Michael Scott

Select Bitch – CH Regal Point Dauntless Daredevil JH CGC, owned by Colleen Conley & Debbie Sullivan, shown by Colleen

Winners Dog/Best of Winners – Bayview’s One For the Money CA, owned by Anne Macaulay & Britt Jung, shown by Ida Kavafian

Winners Bitch – Jakra’s Fearless Flirt’N, owned by Deborah Stern & Denise Kalfayan, shown by Deborah

Award of Merit – GCh Opus One-N-Titan’s Deed I do, owned by Ida

Kavafian, Steven Tenenbom, & Peggy Schmidt, shown by Ida

Award of Merit – Ch Sassafras Let Them Eat Cake, owned by Melina, Richard, & Emma Black, shown by Emma

Award of Merit – Ch Captivatin’s Just One of the Boys, owned by Madeline Meharg, shown by Barbara Waldkirch

For the complete show results, please go to, https://app.raudogshows.com/results/?doit=search&showdate=2016-12&show_ title=CONNECTICUT+VALLEY+ VIZSLA+CLUB&breed=Vizslas.

Thank you to our trophy donors: Mary Jo Barnes, Britt Jung, Al and Terry Lucas, Liz Sherman and Joe Mitchell. And thank you to anyone I’ve left out. It’s a lot of work to pull off an event like this and it couldn’t have happened without many hands to help. Thank you again to all who pitched in.

As always, if you would like to provide feedback on the event, please email me at brittej@gmail.com.

On a sad note, Mr. James Martin passed away suddenly and tragically on December 31, 2016. His friends and the dog world as a whole will miss him terribly.

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Best in Puppy Sweepstakes & Best of Opposite Sex in Puppy Sweepstakes lining up for their ribbons from Mrs. Riese-Bassel.

The Best in Puppy Sweepstakes Line-up

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FALL HUNT TESTDecember 10–11, 2016

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Opposite page (clockwise from left): Jack and Terry at the holiday party; Walt and Mina; Secretary Jane; Lori and Ernie, and Mike the bird planter. This page, above: Leslie and Parker. Below: Mike and Maddy.

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RAFFLE RAISES $942 FOR NEW BEGINNINGS RESCUEAudrey Wood, Rescue CoordinatorOn behalf of CVC’s rescue program, New Beginnings, I want to thank all those who supported us through purchases made during the raffle at last year’s holiday party. Money raised, plus two very generous donations, came to $942.00. These funds may go towards vet expenses for a surrender that may need medical attention or evaluation, or for a dog that may need to be in a temporary foster home through us and need the same. I am grateful for your generosity, and please know this money will go a long way to helping many dogs.

Over Christmas, I placed Ruby, nearly 4, in a new home where she is thriving. I am working to place a 6 1/2 year old male named Hunter

who I anticipate will go to a new home within the next month. At New Beginnings we strive to remain sensitive to the emotional extremes of this work; for many surrendering homes and families giving up their Vizsla is one of the hardest decisions they will ever make. For the homes who take in dogs through our program, these “new beginnings” can bring great joy (ok, sometimes a challenge or two!) and great happiness to these dogs, and all lives are forever changed. We are grateful to be able to work as we do and try to do our very best for the dogs we all love.

For questions or to join us, email Audrey at awooddc@gmail.com.

RESCUE CONTACT INFORMATIONcvcnewbeginnings@gmail.com

CVC New Beginnings Facebook page

571-445-0363 (Google number. Leave a message and someone will get back to you within 24 hours.)

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THANK YOUIndia Cox, Former CVC President

I was delighted to receive the gift basket at the annual meeting in December. Some of the best coffees, hot chocolate mixes, crackers and a really neat water bottle with the CVC logo etched into the bamboo! Thank you CVC for the thoughtful gift, and Leslie Martin for delivering it. Leslie, I look forward to following your leadership the next three years. The Club will be better for your hard work.

India

BARN HUNTINGInterested in a new activity to keep your vizsla entertained?President Leslie Martin recommends checking out www.BarnHunt.com. Barn Hunt is a rapidly growing sport based on the traditional roles of certain breeds to catch rodents on farms. Barn Hunt is open to any dog of any breed or mix who wishes to play the game and can fit through an 18” wide by bale-height tall tunnel, which includes vizslas!

Their website has more information about the sport as well as events happening across the country. Check it out and you may find a new activity that both you and your vizsla enjoy!

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UPCOMING EVENTSMARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!

The Conestoga Vizsla Club has several events planned this spring. We hope to see you at one or both of them!

MAR 18–19, 2017 CVC Specialty Show, York, PA

APR 1–2, 2017 CVC Spring Hunt Test, McKee Beshers Wildlife Management Area, Poolesville, MD

ADVERTISINGWOULD YOU LIKE TO ADVERTISE IN THE NEXT

CVC NEWSLETTER?Front Cover: $40

Full page: $25 w/1 photo; second photo: $8

Half page: $15 (1 photo)

Wags ‘n Brags: three lines, no photo: $3; with photo: $10

If you are interested, please email Terry Ann Fernando at TA@onpointdesignstudio.com to have your advertisement in the next CVC newsletter. Newsletters are mailed out quarterly.

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2017 MEMBERSHIP FORMConestoga Vizsla Club, Inc.

Dues are due by January 31 annually. Please renew now if you haven’t already.

To the Board of Directors: I hereby apply for membership/renewal in the Conestoga Vizsla Club, Inc., and agree to support the Constitution and Bylaws of the Club; to encourage high standards in breeding, training and showing Vizslas; and to promote the welfare of the Vizsla breed.

Please check one: Renewal Membership

Please circle those activities in which you might be interested in participating/helping with:

Field Trial Hunt Tests Conformation Fun Day

Training Days Versatility Tests Pet Day

Dues $

Donation $ (from column at right)

Total Amount enclosed $

Please note: Add $2 per membership when renewing via PayPal. This covers the fee PayPal charges CVC. New membership applications must be mailed with the Sponsor’s name and a check/money order for dues.

Please make your check or money order payable to Conestoga Vizsla Club and mail to: Susie Truskey, 25665 Pleasant Woods Ct., Chantilly, VA 20152, MembershipCVC@gmail.com.

If you would like to contribute to any other CVC activity, please indicate below. All contributors’ names will appear in the CVC newsletter.

Field Trial

Hunt Test

General Trophy (Confirmation)

Fun Day/Pet Day

Rescue/Wellness

Versatility

Name

Family

Sponsor

Street Address

City, State, Zip

Home Telephone

Cell Phone

Email Address

Kennel Name

Check here if there are changes in your information so we can update our records.

Membership Category (circle one): One year: Family – $30 Single – $25

Two years: Family – $60 Single – $50

Please do not publish checked information in directory

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RESOLUTIONS & CODE OF ETHICSConestoga Vizsla Club, Inc.General InformationThe CVC Newsletter is published for the entertainment and education of its club members. Material that is contrary to the goals and policies of the American Kennel Club, the Vizsla Club of America, Inc., the Conestoga Vizsla Club, Inc., or that criticizes or is detrimental to members of the clubs, dogs, or the sport of dogs, will not be printed. All items submitted are the property of the club and will remain on file for possible future use. If a member desires that pictures be returned, they must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Disclaimer The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily express or reflect the opinions of the Conestoga Vizsla Club (CVC), its editor, its officers, directors or members. Dogs and kennels advertised in the Stud Dog/Breeder Listings or elsewhere do not constitute an endorsement by the CVC. Persons using this publication must decide for themselves which breeder is most suitable for their purpose. The CVC will have no responsibility or liability for any claim arising in connection with any alleged or actual violation of the CVC’s Code of Ethics by advertisers in this publication or by other members of the CVC. Although the CVC may publish registration numbers, ratings, listing, gradings or other identifying information provided by various other organizations, the CVC takes no responsibility for either their accuracy or the method by which they were derived.

Resolution The Vizsla Club of America and the CVC have resolved that all breeding stock is to be radiographed and that only those animals certified free of hip dysplasia are to be used for breeding purposes. Prospective breeders and puppy buyers

are urged to inquire as to the OFA certification of both the sire and the dam prior to any purchase. Breeders in the Stud Dog/ Breeders Listings must be CVC members. In keeping with this resolution, the CVC newsletter will not accept ads for any male Vizsla over the age of 24 months or any female Vizsla over the age of 26 months that does not have an OFA number except as follows:

• Congratulatory ads from sires and/or dams to congratulate their progeny on achievements need only have OFA numbers for the sires and/or dams whether or not the progeny is over the age of two years.

• Dogs mentioned in ads or articles of an informative nature with regard to medical or personal experiences do not require an OFA number nor those mentioned in reports.

• Memorial ads do not require an OFA number.

• All ads (except “Wags n Brags”) concerning the accomplishments of a dog in performance event(s) must include dog’s full OFA number and date of birth.

• “Wags n Brags” must include the following information: Full AKC registration name and number, placement awarded, location of win and owner’s name

• Ads for puppy litters will not be accepted unless the sire and dam had OFA numbers at the time of breeding. Complete OFA numbers must be submitted with each request and will be printed in full. For purposes of these requirements, the deadline date for the CVC Newsletter issue in which the ad is to appear controls the question of age.

Instructions for OFA diagnosis may be obtained for a fee from the Orthopedic

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Foundation for Animals, 2300 E. Nifong Blvd., Columbia, MO 65201-3856, 573/422-0148.

Resolution The officers and boards of directors of the Vizsla Club of America and the CVC, in cognizance of the respective responsibilities to protect the breed and foster its development, do hereby condemn cross-breeding of purebred Vizslas and falsification of registration documents.

All persons following the Vizsla fancy are enjoined to subscribe to this ethic in the best interest of the breed.

ResolutionThe officers and boards of directors of the Vizsla Club of America and the CVC, in cognizance of the respective responsibilities to protect the breed and foster its development, do hereby condemn the breeding of dogs with serious genetic defects including: epilepsy, PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy), von Willebrand’s disease, entropian and cranial muscular atrophy.

CODE OF ETHICSSportsmanshipCVC members will:• Always conduct themselves in a manner

that will reflect credit upon themselves, their Vizslas and the sport of purebred dogs, regardless of the location or circumstance.

• Always protect and advance the development of the Vizsla through continued improvement of soundness, stable temperament, natural hunting ability and conformation as set forth in the official Vizsla Standard.

HealthCVC members will:• Maintain the best possible standards of

canine health, cleanliness and veterinary care in an atmosphere conducive to the stable development of their dogs.

BreedingCVC members will:• Breed only with the intention of

improving the breed by breeding only those Vizslas that conform to the standard as recognized by the American Kennel Club, exhibit soundness, stable temperament and natural hunting ability.

• Breed only those dogs that are free of serious hereditary defects (including epilepsy, progressive retinal atrophy, von Willebrand’s disease, entropion and cranial muscular atrophy), are over two years of age and have been x-rayed and are OFA certified free from hip dysplasia.

SalesCVC members will:• Not breed, sell, or consign puppies

or adult dogs to pet shops or other commercial ventures such as lotteries or raffles.

• Honestly evaluate the quality of the Vizsla sold and fairly represent that evaluation and urge puppy purchasers to spay or neuter all pets that for any reason will not be used for breeding.

• Not release puppies under seven weeks of age.

• Furnish details on feeding, care, inoculations, pedigrees, and written sales agreements.

• Screen all prospective buyers to assure that puppies have safe and loving homes.

• Supply assistance and support to puppy buyers for the life of the dog.

• Encourage owners to become involved in Vizsla activities, the Conestoga Vizsla Club, the Vizsla Club of America and/or other regional Vizsla clubs.

This Code of Ethics was accepted by the Vizsla Club of America Board of Directors and the general membership on October 24, 1992. Adopted by the Conestoga Vizsla Club Board of Directors on October 15, 1997.

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