| December, 2004 Friday, December 3, 2004 - Paavo takes Winners Dog/Best of Winners at the Ladies' Dog Club show. November, 2004 Sunday, November 21, 2004 - Tiszta takes Winners Bitch at the Connecticut Valley Vizsla Club Supported Entry defeating 23 class bitches for her first MAJOR WIN! Congratulations and special thanks to owner Lynn and breeder/owner/handler Deb Johnson on their notable success today. Vizsla Club of America National Events (Thursday, November 10 - Saturday, November 12, 2004) - Siren takes Fouth Place in Field Trial Bitch Class. It was also an honor and a privilege to handle Ch. MACH2 Russet Leather Anasazi MX MXJ ("Necka" aka the "Oh-So-Beautiful-One") for the second year in a row, this year to a FIRST PLACE in Veteran Bitch (Sweeps, 8-under 10 years). Recognition for this beautiful bitch in such a spectacular class from esteemed vizsla breeder Linda Kelly was such a thrill. Kudos and a HUGE thank you to Carol Dostal for allowing me to show such an amazing girl. I also presented the Turk Man (Everwhen's Whirling Dervish, JH, NA, NAJ) in the Open Dog Class, taking a SECOND PLACE finish. What a moment of brightness for this fine boy; the first of many more to come. October, 2004 Saturday, October 16, 2004 - Tiszta takes Winners Bitch/Best of Opposite at the Albany Kennel Club show. Friday, Octobet 8, 2004 - Ben's puppies by Trudy whelp today. Happy birthday to Trudy's Trousseau, which is shared with new "mom" Ann and their cousins, the Szerenade Singers, who are two today. Sunday, October 3, 2004 - Litter sisters Tiszta and Sydney have a repeat performance, each earning their second leg toward their Junior Hunter titles. Saturday, October 2, 2004 - Litter sisters Tiszta and Sydney each earn the first leg toward their Junior Hunter titles. September, 2004 Sunday, September 19, 2004 - Portia takes a Sporting Group FIRST at the Woodbridge DTC Puppy Match, her first attempt at playing "show dog". Saturday, September 18, 2004 - Introducing NEW JUNIOR HUNTER - Szep's Bright Sky, JH. Zeus earned his fourth and final leg towards his Junior Hunter Title. His sister Veda also earned a junior hunter pass, her third! Sunday, September 12, 2004 - Paavo earns his first leg toward his Junior Hunter title. Saturday, September 4, 2004 - Siren wins the Field Trial Bitch class and Jaeger takes second in Stud Dog at the NNJVC Specialty Show. August, 2004 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - Ben is a Dad! Amber whelps 3 Boys & 3 Girls. Cigars all around for this first Progeny Litter. Sunday, August 8, 2004 - Ben wins Best of Breed in Greensboro, North Carolina. Ben has been shown less than a handful of times since his big finish last year and we are thrilled at this success against top winning competition. Tizsta (Jaeger/Maxie) takes another win on the Ballston Spa circuit, going Winners Bitch & Best of Winners! Friday, August 6, 2004 - Tizsta (Jaeger/Maxie) earns her first point in Ballston Spa! July, 2004 Wednesday, July 21, 2004 - Jaeger is a Dad again! Jewel's Gems Have Arrived. Jewel whelps 2 Boys & 7 Girls. Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - The Spectacular Six Have Arrived! Erin whelps 5 Boys & 1 Girl, sharing their birthday with their Grandma Raisa! June, 2004 Sunday, June 27, 2004 - Siren & her friend Alexandra take BEST JUNIOR!! After defeating an Open Senior Class of 19 competitors, Siren & Alex went on to take Best Junior their first weekend in the ring. Also today, Paavo took Winners Dog, Best of Winners, and Best of Breed from the classes! Saturday, June 26, 2004 - Introducting Tivoliz Vizslas first Best In Specialty Show WINNER! Ch. Tivoliz CC Priority, aka "Priority", took the top honors at the Conestoga Vizsla Club Specialty over an entry of 112 vizslas. Priority was exquisitely and flawlessly presented by Jenna Iacobellis. Congrats to owner Barbara Reynolds, Jenna & Karen - the handling "team", co-breeders Pat & Gail Roach, and Carol Vola, always in our hearts. Friday, June 11, 2004 - CARLY GETS AN OFA RATING OF GOOD! Saturday, June 5, 2004 - Introducting NEW CHAMPION - Ch. Szerenade's Grand Debut, JH. Splash takes Winners Bitch and an Award of Merit defeating an entry of 42 bitches in the classes for her FIFTH MAJOR at the Connecticut Valley Vizsla Club Specialty held in conjnction with the prestegious Greenwich Kennel Club show. This finishes Splash's title with all major wins under the exclusive handling of her breeder/owner Erica Nicholson from the Bred By Exhibitor class. Siren won the field trial class at the same specialty show and made it to the final cut in the breed ring. Friday, June 4, 2004 - Splash takes Winners Bitch for her FOURTH MAJOR at the Taconic Hills Kennel Club show. May, 2004 Sunday, May 2, 2004 - Milo takes Winners Dog at the Trenton Kennel Club show for two-points. Thank you to Jenna Iacobellis for handling the Bean to this prestegious win. April, 2004 Sunday, April 18, 2004 - Splash takes Winners Bitch at the South Windsor Kennel Club show for a THREE-POINT MAJOR. This is Splashie's third win and third major, each taken from the Bred By Exhibitor Class. Congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Erica Nicholson on this lovely win with her bitch. March, 2004 Sunday, March 28, 2004 - Introducing New Junior Hunter - Ch. Szerenade Lucky Jackson, JH. Champ earned his fouth and final leg towards his Junior Hunter Title. Saturday, March 27, 2004 - Champ earned his third leg towards his Junior Hunter Title. Monday, March 15, 2004 - "Beware the Ides of March". Siren's & Odinn's little "Ides" are here. Siren whelps 1 Boy and 4 Girl. Sunday, March 14, 2004 - Siren would like to congratulate her boyfriend Odinn on his MASTER HUNTER TITLE! Huge Congratulations to owner/trainer/handler Tania. February, 2004 Saturday, February 14, 2004 - Introducing NEW CHAMPION - Ch. Szerenade Lucky Champ. Champ earns Winners Dog & Best of Winners at the Annapolis Kennel Club show for a FOUR-POINT MAJOR to finish his Championship. A special thank you to Bob, Mary & Jackson Magnini for the wonderful job they have done with this "lucky" dog. January, 2004 Friday, January 30, 2004 - Ryder takes Winners Dog for a FIVE-POINT MAJOR at the Sawnee Mountain KC of GA. Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - PRIORITY GETS AN OFA RATING OF GOOD! Sunday, January 25, 2004 - Priority takes Best of Breed at the Charleston Kennel Club his first time out as a Special. Our appreciation to Mexican judge Manuelo Queijeiro for finding this young boy among an entry of several specials. Saturday, January 24, 2004 - Introducing NEW CHAMPION - Ch. Tivoliz CC Priority! Priority takes Winners Dog & Best of Winners at the Charleston Kennel Club show for a FOUR-POINT MAJOR to finish his Championship. Thursday, January 22, 2004 - BEN GETS AN OFA RATING OF GOOD! |
| The Way it Was in 2004 |
