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Pay at next meeting or send check to treasurer: Karen Buerki, 2883 Fantasy Lane, Decatur, GA  30033


GRAND CHAMPION POINTS

 

Nancy Edmunds' Folsom, BISS CH Vizcaya's Fantasy Finish took Select Dog at the VCC Specialty on July 29, 2010 for a 5 point major towards his GRCH!!! He did it again at the all-breed show in Greenville on Sunday for another 5 point major towards his GRCH!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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SHOW WIN

 

April 23rd, Tootsie (Barben's Happy Ending) was Winners Bitch at the Anniston KC. 

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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 NEW CHAMPION!

Vizcaya's Carolina Fantasy - "Bella" took WB/BOW/BB on Saturday and WB/BOS on Sunday for 2 pts at the Hilton Head SC KC shows. She then took WB at the Valdosta KC show for a 5-pt major in Perry, GA, to finish her Championship.

INTRODUCING……………CHAMPION Vizcaya’s Carolina Fantasy

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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NEW CHAMPION!


Vizcaya's Lelkes Brand Name - "Polo" took WD/BOW for 2 pts at the Sawnee Mtn show in Atlanta, then took WD/BOW for a 4-pt major at the Douglasville KC show in Newnan, GA (April 4). The following weekend he took WD/BOW for another 4-pt major to finish his Championship.

Introducing………CHAMPION Vizcaya’s Lelkes Brand Name

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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SHOW WIN

Apple (Barben's From Here to Eternity) owned by Betty and Buck Riddle took a 4-point major at Valdosta KC on April 15.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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NEW JUNIOR HUNTER & SHOW PLACEMENTS

On April 10th at the Palmetto Pointing Breed Club's hunt test in Walhalla, SC Annian's Chestnut Spring Hill Mina, affectionately known as "Mina", qualified for her fourth leg in her quest towards her Junior Hunter title. The following week at the Perry, GA shows she proceeded to win second, third and fourth in the American Bred class and, to her mother's great delight, took first in American Bred at the VCMA Specialty and later Reserve Winners.

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Way to go, girls!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

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FIELD TRIAL WIN

April 4th, Stormy (Barben's Storm Warning) won Amateur Derby at Tampa Bay Vizsla Club.

 CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

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FIELD TRIAL WIN

pril 4th, Jack (Ch. Barben's Absolut Huntsman) won Open Gun Dog for 2 retrieving points at Tampa Bay Vizsla Club.  Jack is owned by Will Garrett.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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NEW RALLY NOVICE (RN) OBEDIENCE TITLE!

 

Striker (Barben's Strike the Gold CD JH) has added another title to her name - RN.  She finished her Rally Novice title on April 3rd at the Newnan KC show.  Striker is owned, adored, trained, and handled by Becky White

 

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WOWEEE, YOU GALS ARE ON A ROLL!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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FIELD TRIAL PLACEMENT

Stoli (Barben's Absolutely Positive) 2nd place Open Limited Gun Dog, Tampa Bay Vizsla Club April 2.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

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NEW FIELD CHAMPION!

 

Sunday, 3/21, at the Old Dominion Vizsla Club field trial, Levi was handled to an Amateur Gun Dog WIN by friend Valerie Sails, to finish his FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP!

Levi is owned and adored by Trish Burdin and Karen Buerki.

 

INTRODUCING....drum roll please....badabadabada..

 

FC Cliffside's Tea Time at Maple Run

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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FIELD TRIAL WIN

March 20, Andy (Barben's Helluva Storm), won Open Derby at the Old Dominion Vizsla Club field trial!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

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FIELD TRIAL WIN

 March 20, Reba (Ch. Barben's Absolute Joie de Vivre) won a 5-point Open Gun Dog major at the Old Dominion Vizsla Club field trial!

 CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

 

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 SHOW WIN

Vizcaya's Crash Landing - "Banks" took WD/BOS for his first point at the Tullahoma KC show in Franklin, TN, on March 13th.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

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 SHOW WIN

Pura Vida Forever Day Dreaming - "Ruby" took WB for her first point at the Tullahoma KC show in Franklin, TN, on March 13th.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

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FIELD TRIAL PLACEMENTS

Annian's Chestnut Spring Hill Mina, affectionately known as Mina, ran in her first field trial ever on March 6-7th. She ran beautifully and pointed with style bringing home a 4th placement in Open Derby and a 2nd placement in Amateur Walking Derby. I couldn't be prouder! It seems I have found yet another adventure to embark on with my talented girl! GO TEAM PURPLE!!

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CONGRATULATIONS!!

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SHOW WINS

 

Vizcaya's Don't Leave Me - "Harley" took WB for 2 pts at the Sawnee Mtn. KC show in Atlanta. She also too WB for 1 pt at the Greenville SC KC show, and WB/BOW for 1 pt at the Spartanburg SC show (Feb 20th). She now just needs her majors. 

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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NEW CHAMPION!


Vizcaya's Famous Last Words - "Lil' B" took WD/BOW for a 4 pt major to finish his Championship at the Conyers KC show in
Atlanta on February 6th.

INTRODUCING….……CH. VIZCAYA’S FAMOUS LAST WORDS

CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

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NEW CHAMPION!


Vizcaya's Dancing Calla Lily - "Lily" too WB for a 4-pt major to finish her Championship at the Conyers KC show in
Atlanta (Feb. 6th), when she was 4 weeks pregnant!

INTRODUCING……CHAMPION Vizcaya’s Dancing Calla Lily

CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

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NEW COMPANION DOG (CD) OBEDIENCE TITLE!

 

Striker, Barben's Strike the Gold JH, is now Barben's Strike the Gold CD JH!  Striker completed her Companion Dog title at the Atlanta Obedience Club trial on November 15, 2009 by placing first in the Novice A class.  Striker is adored and owned by Becky White.

 

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WAY TO GO, BECKY AND STRIKER!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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NEW SENIOR HUNTER!

 

Buck (Bluemoon Buckshot) completed his Senior Hunter title on December 6th, 2009 at the Palmetto Pointing Breed Club hunt test in Walhalla, SC.

 

WAY TO GO KATHY AND BUCK!!!!!

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

photo by Dagmar Nelson

MilkaWay Photography


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NEW CANINE GOOD CITIZEN

 

Mina (Annian's Chestnut Spring Hill Mina, CGC), owned by Kelly Wood and bred by Sue Towne, got her CGC on October 19, 2009 the day before her first birthday!!

 

Mina was recently introduced to birds and loves it!!!  So much so, she wouldn't hand them over :-)

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 

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BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW

Folsom, owned by Randy & Felicia Goodman and Nancy Edmunds, won the Vizsla Club of the Carolinas Specialty on July 23rd to become "BISS CH Vizcaya's Fantasy Finish." Folsom was bred by Daryl Schaal and Nancy Edmunds.

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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Visitors to the Virginia Museum of Natural History will soon have the opportunity to enjoy spectacular wildlife art in a variety of media, while also getting a rare glimpse into the fascinating processes artists use to create their work. The exhibit Wildlife Art Revealed will be open at the Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville from September 26, 2009 to January 9, 2010.

Wildlife Art Revealed features wildlife art in different media by selected artists. The exhibit will include bronze animal sculptures by Paul Rhymer, pyrography (wood burning) by Julie Bender, oil paintings and graphite drawings by Robert Caldwell, and bronze animal sculptures by Roger Martin.

This wood burning by Julie Bender of Matt and Justeen's Vino will be on display in this 4-artist exhibit!

CONGRATULATIONS, JULIE, FOR THE RECOGNITION OF AMAZING ARTWORK! 

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BIG DIG

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Rio is proud of his project and so are we!

(Note to Rio: stop before you get to a place where you're on the menu.)

GOOD JOB, RIO!!

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SHOW WINS

July 8-10, Fergie (Barben's Duchess of York) in her usual Fergilicious style won Winners Bitch 3 days in a row at the Comal County, Bexar County, and Austin Kennel Club shows! Fergie is owned by Barbara Zahn.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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NSTRA PLACEMENT

Shooter, DC Valley Hunter's Southern Comfort CD MH NAJ, placed 4th out of 26 dogs at a NSTRA trial May 24th in Lake Wales.

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CONGRATULATIONS!!

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BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW

Rhett, owned and loved by Vicki and Charles McArthur and Sue Towne won the VCMA's Specialty with and entry of 63 V's to become "BISS CH Annian's Gone With The Wind JH."

VCMA SPECIALTY STUD DOG CLASS WINNER

.....and his dad, Lewis, CH Annian's Great Explorer JH won the Stud Dog Class

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX IN SPECIALTY SHOW

Kallie, CH Skipfire's How Lucky Kan Ya Get, owned and adored by Joanne and David Hamilton took Best of Opposite Sex at the VCMA's Specialty with and entry of 63 V's!

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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BEST VETERAN IN SPECIALTY SHOW

Milo, CH Skipfire's Mountain Milo, owned and adored by Joanne and David Hamilton took Best Veteran at the VCMA's Specialty!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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VCMA SPECIALTY AWARD OF MERIT

Ch Ky ’s Cj Watch’n Me Wynn JH, “Jenny” Bred, Owned and Handled by Thecla Tyner received AOM at the Vizsla Club of Metro Atlanta Specialty on 4/12/09 under Ms. Margarie Martorella in Perry , GA.   At the Age of 18 months this was a real accomplishment!  Having received her Championship in January at 15 months of age she had only been shown at one other show as a special! There were 63 Vizslas in the competition that day!  Ky’s Wynn’n Celtic Copper also won the Bred by Class that same day!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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SHOW WIN

Ky’s Wynn’n Celtic Copper, “Copper” co-owned by Dan Randal and Thecla Tyner, bred and handled by Thecla Tyner went WD for a 3 pt major win under Mr. Sam Houston McDonald at the Augusta KC Club on 4/10/09 in Perry, GA!

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 

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NEW MASTER HUNTER!

 

It is with great pride that I introduce to you the NEWEST MASTER HUNTER - CH RAZN THE BAR MH (Barty a.k.a. “The BartMan”).  On April 4, 2009, at the Palmetto Pointing Breed’s Hunt Test in Walhalla, SC, Bart achieved his fifth and final leg towards his Master Hunt Title.  Judge Deb Moody awarded Bart his first leg in October, 2008, and was moved to tears to be a part of his final leg!  Bart is blissfully owned, handled, trained, loved, cared for and doted on by his mom Darcy and was proudly bred by Julie Bender out of CH Vizcaya’s Raisin Caine MH and CH Jazzan’s Rusty Dusty Blues!!!  What a great way to end a phenomenal season with an extraordinary Vizsla!!!  GOOOOOOOOOO TEAM BARTY!!!!!!!!

 

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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NEW SENIOR HUNTER!

 

Riley (CH Barben's Piccadilly Circus SH CGC) completed his Senior Hunter title on February 21, 2009 at the GSP of Atlanta HT in Jackson.

 

YAAAY CALUDIA AND KING RILEY!!!!!

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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MASTER HUNTER Q

February 8th, at the Vizsla Club of the Carolinas hunt test in Winnsboro, SC, CH RAZN THE BAR SH ("Barty Pants") received his 2nd "Q" towards his Master Title!

Gooo Barty Goooo!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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FIELD PLACEMENTS

January 31st & February 1st, at the South Louisiana Vizsla Club field trial, CH RAZN THE BAR SH ("Barty Pants") placed 3rd in Open Limited Gun Dog (Ret.) and 4th in Open Gun Dog (Ret.)! Bart's love of the game continues to amaze people everywhere he goes!! What a Dog!! Barty now ranks 19th in the 2009 VCA Open Gun Dog standings!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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HUNT TEST 'Q'

On February 21st and 22nd, Cliffside's Chasing Grace "Gracie" qualified for her 1st and 2nd Junior Hunter legs at the GSP Club of Atlanta's hunt test!

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CONGRATULATIONS!!

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New Rally Obedience Title

Aliss, Ch. Titan N Bayview's Whispers In the Wind JH recently achieved her RN title. (She always dreamed of becoming a nurse.) Aliss is owned and handled by Lori Salb.

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CONGRATULATIONS!!

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National Ranking

Tootsie (Barben's Happy Ending) finished 2008 as the #1 Puppy/Derby dog in the country.  She is owned by Barbara Zahn

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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FIELD WINS

Stormy (Barben's Storm Warning) took first place in both Open and Amateur Puppy at the South Louisiana Vizsla Club trial January 30 to February 1. Stormy was handled by Trish Burdin and owned by Barbara Zahn and Trish Burdin.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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FIELD PLACEMENTS

Stormy's brother, Andy (Barben's Helluva Storm), got a 3rd and 4th Open and Amateur Puppy at the South Louisiana Vizsla Club trial January 30 to February 1. Andy was handled by Trish Burdin and owned by Barbara & Ben Zahn.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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FIELD PLACEMENT

Sweetie (D 'n D 'n Barben's Ain't She Sweet) won the Amateur Derby and got a 3rd in the Open Derby at the South Louisiana Vizsla Club trial January 30 to February 1.  Sweetie was bred by Dennis and Deb Mahoney and is owned by Barbara Zahn and handled by Trish Burdin.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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FIELD PLACEMENT

Luke (DC Barben's Absolut Martini) owned by Barbara Zahn and handled by Trish Burdin got a 4th in Amateur Gun Dog at the English Setter Club trial February 15 in Waynesboro, GA.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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FIELD PLACEMENT

Fergie (Barben's Duchess of York) got a tough second place at the Middle Georgia English Setter Club on February 14 in Waynesboro, GA.  She was handled by Jamie Fountain and is owned by Barbara Zahn.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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FIELD WINS

Mackenzee (CH RAZN the Stakes SH) took first place in Open Gun Dog for a 3-point major at the Tomoka Woods Pointing Breed Club field trial February 1 in Umatilla FL. Kenzee is owner/breeder trained and handled by Julie Bender.

(Julie left before placements, so she didn't get a photo with ribbons and judges. Knowing how disappointed Julie was, Kenzee asked if this pose would do.)

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CONGRATULATIONS!!

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FIELD PLACEMENTS

Mackenzee (CH RAZN the Stakes SH) took second place in Amateur Gun Dog for 1 point at the Tomoka Woods Pointing Breed Club field trial January 31 in Umatilla FL. Kenzee is trained and handled by her owner/breeder Julie Bender.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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NEW SENIOR HUNTER!

 

Ch RAZN the Stakes SH (Mackenzee) qualified for her fourth consecutive Senior Hunter leg on Sunday, December 7 at the Palmetto Pointing Breed Club hunt test in Walhalla SC.   Both her moms are exceedingly proud of her!! 

 

YEAH, KENZEE & YOOLIE!!!!!!

 

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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Halloween Contest Win!

 

At the Kennesaw Kennel Club Halloween Contest, Ch RAZN the Bar SH (Bart), beat all single and multiple entries to win Best Costume in Show!!!  Barty was escorted by his winch mom, Darcy! What did Barty have to say about all the hoopla? "ARGGH"

 

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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MASTER HUNTER Q

 

After completing his Senior Hunt title on Saturday, November 1st, Bart moved up to the Master level on Sunday and achieved his first leg towards his MH title at the Chattahoochee Weimeraner Club's Hunt Test at Whispering Pines.  Bart cleaned up the field, stopping to a flush of a covey of 6 quail, completing two wonderful retrieves and leaving his bracemate empty handed!!!  Bart was a hunting machine despite thick and tall cover and high temperatures.  His mom Darcy is amazed and bewildered at the strength, determination and spirit of Bart.  Three legs sure hasn't stopped or even slowed THIS boy!!!

 

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

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NEW SENIOR HUNTER!

 

It is with great pride and pleasure to introduce our newest Senior Hunter - Ch RAZN the Bar SH (Bart)!!!  On Saturday, November 1st, only 3 weeks after finishing chemotherapy and 4 1/2 month post amputation, Bart received his fourth qualifying score at the Chatahoochee Weimeraner Club's Hunt Test at Whispering Pines in Covington, Georgia.  His mom Darcy and breeder Jammin Gammee could not be more proud of their three-legged Barty - he continues to amaze them since the day he came into this world kicking and screaming. What a Dog!!!

 

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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AGILITY 'Q'

On October 26th, Cliffside's Chasing Grace "Gracie" got her first qualifying run in agility! She placed FIRST in JWW (Jumpers With Weaves) at the Atlanta Obedience Club's agility trial in Alpharetta. Gracie is owned by Kathy Hansen.

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CONGRATULATIONS!!