| News and Brags in 2007 Click on dog's name to view photo ... if available |
February 2007:
February 9, 2007: Connecticut Valley Vizsla Club Winter Specialty
Austin is awarded Winners Dog and Best of Winners for a five-point major!! Also, Emma makes her
specialty debut and walks away with Reserve Winners Bitch at the tender age of six months old!! Brother
Duncan is also awarded first place in his class!!
February 4, 2007: Scarlett earns Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite at the Boardwalk Kennel Club!!
Austin is awarded Winners Dog and Best of Winners for a five-point major!! Also, Emma makes her
specialty debut and walks away with Reserve Winners Bitch at the tender age of six months old!! Brother
Duncan is also awarded first place in his class!!
February 4, 2007: Scarlett earns Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite at the Boardwalk Kennel Club!!
March 2007:
March 31, 2007: KaraJen Vizslas congratulates Hannah's dad, Odinn, owner Tania, and Lori Salb,
Bayview Vizslas, on their most recent accomplishments... Introducing New Dual Champion, and New
Amateur Field Champion Bayview's Treasured Odinn, MH, CGC!!!
March 24, 2007: Little Miss Sophie ROCKS the circuit and earns another Best of Breed defeating an
entry of nearly thirty-five!!
March 23, 2007: Debuting as a special, Sophie is awarded Best of Breed while in the company of a
lovely group of competitors!!
March 4, 2007: Scarlett earns Winners Bitch and Best of Winners at the Kennel Club of Northern
New Jersey!!
Bayview Vizslas, on their most recent accomplishments... Introducing New Dual Champion, and New
Amateur Field Champion Bayview's Treasured Odinn, MH, CGC!!!
March 24, 2007: Little Miss Sophie ROCKS the circuit and earns another Best of Breed defeating an
entry of nearly thirty-five!!
March 23, 2007: Debuting as a special, Sophie is awarded Best of Breed while in the company of a
lovely group of competitors!!
March 4, 2007: Scarlett earns Winners Bitch and Best of Winners at the Kennel Club of Northern
New Jersey!!
April 2007:
April 16, 2007: Come rain and flash floods, Sophie brings home the PURPLE and GOLD again, earning
Best of Breed at the Providence Kennel Club! Many thanks to judge Karen Wilson for all of her
complimentary words in regards to our special girl!
April 14, 2007: Sophie kicks off the weekend by being awarded Best of Breed at the Rhode Island
Kennel Club, and makes a cut in the Sporting Group!
April 8, 2007: Happy Easter!! Making a clean sweep of the weekend, Sophie garners her THIRD
straight Best of Breed honor for the weekend!!
April 7, 2007: Sophie continues her winning ways and earns the PURPLE and GOLD and then a Sporting
Group cut at the Troy Kennel Club dog show!!
April 6, 2007: Sophie starts off the weekend with a bang, as she is awarded Best of Breed at the Trap
Falls Kennel Club, and makes the cut in a very competitive Sporting Group!!
April 1, 2007: Scarlett continues the road to her Championship, earning Winners Bitch and Best of
Winners at the Sand and Sea KC! Additionally, Lana wishes to congratulate her dad, Ben, on his new Junior
Hunter title!!
Best of Breed at the Providence Kennel Club! Many thanks to judge Karen Wilson for all of her
complimentary words in regards to our special girl!
April 14, 2007: Sophie kicks off the weekend by being awarded Best of Breed at the Rhode Island
Kennel Club, and makes a cut in the Sporting Group!
April 8, 2007: Happy Easter!! Making a clean sweep of the weekend, Sophie garners her THIRD
straight Best of Breed honor for the weekend!!
April 7, 2007: Sophie continues her winning ways and earns the PURPLE and GOLD and then a Sporting
Group cut at the Troy Kennel Club dog show!!
April 6, 2007: Sophie starts off the weekend with a bang, as she is awarded Best of Breed at the Trap
Falls Kennel Club, and makes the cut in a very competitive Sporting Group!!
April 1, 2007: Scarlett continues the road to her Championship, earning Winners Bitch and Best of
Winners at the Sand and Sea KC! Additionally, Lana wishes to congratulate her dad, Ben, on his new Junior
Hunter title!!
| Sophie, Ch. Jazzberry Say You Say Me, is ranked #9 among Vizslas Defeated, and #19 among Dogs Defeated through the end of March ~ Many, many thanks to both Debbie and Jenny for arranging Sophie's East Coast Tour! It's been a wonderful adventure - with more to come!! ~ |
May 2007:
May 28. 2007: Sophie SWEEPS the weekend and earns her FOURTH straight Best of Breed win for
the weekend!!! Thank you to Judge Anthony Reasin for recognizing this wonderful lady!!
May 27, 2007: Mr. Donald Booxbaum makes an exception to his "rule" and awards Sophie
Best of Breed!! Many thanks to Mr. Booxbaum for this lovely win!!
May 26, 2007: Sophie does it again ... Best of Breed ... This time under judge Jerry Clark! Thanks to Mr.
Clark for recognizing Miss Sophie for the young - and elegant girl she is!!!
May 25, 2007: In tough contention, Sophie walks away with the Best of Breed honor. Many, many
thanks to breeder judge, Larry Berg for this award, and for his overly complimentary words in regards to our
SPECIAL girl!!
May 19, 2007: Sophie earns Best of Breed at the Ladies Kennel Association of America! Many thanks
to Dr. Indeglia for recognizing our special girl!
May 12, 2007: Baby Reba earns Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite for her first points in Texas!!!
And, Sophie is awarded Best of Breed at the Chester Valley Kennel Club!!
May 5 & 6, 2007: Sophie wishes to give a shout out, and congrats to her sister, Desi on earning two
back-to-back majors this weekend!!! Huges congrats to Dianne and Desi, Brazenrock Vizslas!!
the weekend!!! Thank you to Judge Anthony Reasin for recognizing this wonderful lady!!
May 27, 2007: Mr. Donald Booxbaum makes an exception to his "rule" and awards Sophie
Best of Breed!! Many thanks to Mr. Booxbaum for this lovely win!!
May 26, 2007: Sophie does it again ... Best of Breed ... This time under judge Jerry Clark! Thanks to Mr.
Clark for recognizing Miss Sophie for the young - and elegant girl she is!!!
May 25, 2007: In tough contention, Sophie walks away with the Best of Breed honor. Many, many
thanks to breeder judge, Larry Berg for this award, and for his overly complimentary words in regards to our
SPECIAL girl!!
May 19, 2007: Sophie earns Best of Breed at the Ladies Kennel Association of America! Many thanks
to Dr. Indeglia for recognizing our special girl!
May 12, 2007: Baby Reba earns Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite for her first points in Texas!!!
And, Sophie is awarded Best of Breed at the Chester Valley Kennel Club!!
May 5 & 6, 2007: Sophie wishes to give a shout out, and congrats to her sister, Desi on earning two
back-to-back majors this weekend!!! Huges congrats to Dianne and Desi, Brazenrock Vizslas!!
| Sophie is Ranked #10 among Vizslas Defeated through the end of April! |
| ~ Atlantic Shore Memorial Classic ~ Sophie is FOUR for FOUR at the Jersey Shore! |
| June 24, 2007: Ripley is awarded Winners Dog and Best of Winners at the Staten Island Kennel Club under Judge Gale Young! June 17, 2007: Miami Valley Vizsla Club Supported Entry Among many class competitors, Iris is awarded Reserve Winners Bitch to a five-point major! June 16, 2007: Miami Valley Vizsla Club Supported Entry Sophie repeats her performance and earns Best of Opposite Sex under Judge Carl Liepmann! June 15, 2007: Miami Valley Vizsla Club Specialty Sophie is awarded Best of Opposite Sex to her top-winning cousin, Konner! Many thanks to Judge Sandra Goose Allen for her overly kind words about Miss Sophie!! June 10, 2007: Connecticut Valley Vizsla Club Supported Entry Miss Emma is awarded Reserve Winners Bitch. Click here to see the famous "Be A Bear" impersonation!! June 9, 2007: Connecticut Valley Vizsla Club Specialty Sophie earns a Judge's Award of Merit, with an entry of nearly one-hundred! June 8, 2007: Vizsla Club of Greater New York Supported Entry Sophie is awarded Best of Breed over nearly 60 contenders, and makes the cut in a tough Sporting Group! Thank you to Australian Judge Wayne Burton for finding Miss Sophie among her competitors!!! June 3, 2007: Sophie starts off the month on a high note, earning Best of Breed over top Vizslas and making the cut in a strong Sporting Group!! Many thanks to Elizabeth Muthard for this great win!! |
| Sophie is Ranked #7 among Vizslas Defeated through the end of May. |
July 28, 2007: Parker steps into the winners circle and earns Winners Dog, Best of Winners and
Best of Opposite at the Providence County Kennel Club! Additionally, Sophie takes Best of Breed at the
same show!
July 22, 2007: Lana, Lacey and Fritz proudly congratulate their Daddy Ben, Ch. Bayview N' Tivoliz
Cpr Crk Ben, JH, ROM, on qualifying for his ROM - the Vizsla Club of America's Registry of Merit!!
July 21, 2007: Sophie's elegance is captured by the eyes of Judge Judy Webb, as she takes home another
Purple and Gold. Many thanks to Mrs. Webb for this honor, and for her gracious words!
Also, huge THANKS to friend, and Brittany breeder/aficionado, Doug Tighe - Hope's Brittanys - for exhibiting
Sophie to a cut in a strong Sporting Group - while I could not be there!!!
July 8, 2007: After a brief summer "vacation," Sophie re-enters the show scene and walks away with a
Best of Breed honor at the Naugatuck Valley Kennel Club!!
July 7, 2007: Baby Reba struts her way to the Winners Circle, being awarded Winners Bitch at
Greater Collin Kennel Club in Texas!! Also, Loki brings home the purple earning Winners Dog at the
Farmington Valley Kennel Club!!
Best of Opposite at the Providence County Kennel Club! Additionally, Sophie takes Best of Breed at the
same show!
July 22, 2007: Lana, Lacey and Fritz proudly congratulate their Daddy Ben, Ch. Bayview N' Tivoliz
Cpr Crk Ben, JH, ROM, on qualifying for his ROM - the Vizsla Club of America's Registry of Merit!!
July 21, 2007: Sophie's elegance is captured by the eyes of Judge Judy Webb, as she takes home another
Purple and Gold. Many thanks to Mrs. Webb for this honor, and for her gracious words!
Also, huge THANKS to friend, and Brittany breeder/aficionado, Doug Tighe - Hope's Brittanys - for exhibiting
Sophie to a cut in a strong Sporting Group - while I could not be there!!!
July 8, 2007: After a brief summer "vacation," Sophie re-enters the show scene and walks away with a
Best of Breed honor at the Naugatuck Valley Kennel Club!!
July 7, 2007: Baby Reba struts her way to the Winners Circle, being awarded Winners Bitch at
Greater Collin Kennel Club in Texas!! Also, Loki brings home the purple earning Winners Dog at the
Farmington Valley Kennel Club!!
June 2007:
| Sophie is Ranked #6 among Vizslas Defeated through June!!! |
July 2007:
August 2007:
August 26, 2007: Making the KaraJen weekend complete, Lana also earns her first points going
Winners Bitch and Best of Winners the second day at Mid-Susquehanna!! Additionally, Radar
(Bullmastiff) takes a Working Group Four!!!
August 25, 2007: Hank is awarded Winners Dog and Best of Winners for his first points at the
Mid-Susquehanna Kennel Club!!! Many, many thanks to Junior for training, conditioning and handling "The
Tank" to this win!!
August 24, 2007: Luke brings home the Purple and Gold, going Best of Breed in Georgia! Way to go
Lukie!!!
August 12, 2007: Loki earns Winners Dog at the Harrisburg Kennel Club!
August 11, 2007: Parker is awarded Best Puppy and a Puppy Sporting Group 4!! Many thanks to
Junior for handling the "Pork Chop" to this win!
August 5, 2007: Continuing her Winning Ways, breeder-judge Jim Burns awards Sophie Best of Breed
at the Hunderdon County Kennel Club!!
August 4, 2007: Sophie earns Best of Breed and makes a cut in the Sporting group at the Perkiomen
Valley show. Many thanks to judge Joe Gregory for this win!
Winners Bitch and Best of Winners the second day at Mid-Susquehanna!! Additionally, Radar
(Bullmastiff) takes a Working Group Four!!!
August 25, 2007: Hank is awarded Winners Dog and Best of Winners for his first points at the
Mid-Susquehanna Kennel Club!!! Many, many thanks to Junior for training, conditioning and handling "The
Tank" to this win!!
August 24, 2007: Luke brings home the Purple and Gold, going Best of Breed in Georgia! Way to go
Lukie!!!
August 12, 2007: Loki earns Winners Dog at the Harrisburg Kennel Club!
August 11, 2007: Parker is awarded Best Puppy and a Puppy Sporting Group 4!! Many thanks to
Junior for handling the "Pork Chop" to this win!
August 5, 2007: Continuing her Winning Ways, breeder-judge Jim Burns awards Sophie Best of Breed
at the Hunderdon County Kennel Club!!
August 4, 2007: Sophie earns Best of Breed and makes a cut in the Sporting group at the Perkiomen
Valley show. Many thanks to judge Joe Gregory for this win!
| Sophie is Ranked #6 among Vizslas Defeated through July!!! |
September 2007:
September 30, 2007: Sophie is awarded Best of Breed under Judge Bob Slay at the Old Dominion Club
of Northern Virginia!!!
September 28, 2007: Sophie takes a trip . . . and lands on her feet! Thank you to Judge Betty Ann Hale
for selecting Sophie for a Best of Breed award and a Group Four Placement at the Warrenton Kennel Club
Show!!!
September 23, 2007: Debuting this weekend, baby Chloe is awarded Winners Bitch and Best of
Winners for her first points under Judge Juan Carlos Ferraro - who just ADORED her!! We do too! Big
congrats to Fred & Heather - Myztik Vizslas - on their first homebred puppy!! Additionally, Sophie is again
awarded Best of Breed!
September 22, 2007: Sophie continues her Winning Ways and earns Best of Breed at the Ox Ridge
Kennel Club under Judge Nancy Simmons!
September 16, 2007: Sophie is recognized again, earning Best of Breed under Judge Mrs. Polly Smith!!!
Today, it's a family affair! Sophie wishes to congratulate her sister Desi on her NEW CHAMPIONSHIP ...
Making daddy Cupid a TOP PRODUCER in 2007!!!!!!
September 15, 2007: Lana catches the eye of Judge Ann Hearn and is awarded Winners Bitch out of the
Bred-by class!!! Among several top Vizslas, Sophie is chosen for Best of Breed at the Lehigh Valley Kennel
Club!!
September 14, 2007: Hank picks up another point going Winners Dog and Best of Winners at the
Pocono Mtn. Kennel Club!!!
September 9, 2007: Vizsla Club of Greater New York Specialty
Introducing New Champion Sari's Loki of Wickham!!! Loki earns Winners Dog for a Specialty
MAJOR under breeder-judge Linda Kelly to finish his Championship!!! Also, Sophie is again recognized
among a strong group of competitors and garners the judges first Award of Merit!!! Many thanks to Debbie
Stern, Tivoliz Vizslas, for being my personal helper (and wardrobe provider) this weekend!! Your assistance
was so greatly appreciated!!! Photos coming soon! What a weekend!!!
September 8. 2007: Vizsla Club of Northern New Jersey Specialty
At the tender age of eleven months, Hank is awarded Winners Dog and Best of Winners for a Specialty
FOUR POINT MAJOR!! Many, many thanks to Corinne Russo for beautifully handling Tank to his Best of
Winners honor!!! Additionally, Sophie is awarded the second Award of Merit over many top Vizslas at the
same event!
September 7, 2007: Loki struts his stuff and walks away with a three-point MAJOR at the Tuxedo Park
Kennel Club!!
September 2, 2007: Hank continues his success and is chosen for Winners Dog under Judge Sharon
Lyons! Many thanks again to Junior for expertly handling "Panky" to this win!! Additonally, Parker is awarded
Winners Dog under Judge Lyons!
of Northern Virginia!!!
September 28, 2007: Sophie takes a trip . . . and lands on her feet! Thank you to Judge Betty Ann Hale
for selecting Sophie for a Best of Breed award and a Group Four Placement at the Warrenton Kennel Club
Show!!!
September 23, 2007: Debuting this weekend, baby Chloe is awarded Winners Bitch and Best of
Winners for her first points under Judge Juan Carlos Ferraro - who just ADORED her!! We do too! Big
congrats to Fred & Heather - Myztik Vizslas - on their first homebred puppy!! Additionally, Sophie is again
awarded Best of Breed!
September 22, 2007: Sophie continues her Winning Ways and earns Best of Breed at the Ox Ridge
Kennel Club under Judge Nancy Simmons!
September 16, 2007: Sophie is recognized again, earning Best of Breed under Judge Mrs. Polly Smith!!!
Today, it's a family affair! Sophie wishes to congratulate her sister Desi on her NEW CHAMPIONSHIP ...
Making daddy Cupid a TOP PRODUCER in 2007!!!!!!
September 15, 2007: Lana catches the eye of Judge Ann Hearn and is awarded Winners Bitch out of the
Bred-by class!!! Among several top Vizslas, Sophie is chosen for Best of Breed at the Lehigh Valley Kennel
Club!!
September 14, 2007: Hank picks up another point going Winners Dog and Best of Winners at the
Pocono Mtn. Kennel Club!!!
September 9, 2007: Vizsla Club of Greater New York Specialty
Introducing New Champion Sari's Loki of Wickham!!! Loki earns Winners Dog for a Specialty
MAJOR under breeder-judge Linda Kelly to finish his Championship!!! Also, Sophie is again recognized
among a strong group of competitors and garners the judges first Award of Merit!!! Many thanks to Debbie
Stern, Tivoliz Vizslas, for being my personal helper (and wardrobe provider) this weekend!! Your assistance
was so greatly appreciated!!! Photos coming soon! What a weekend!!!
September 8. 2007: Vizsla Club of Northern New Jersey Specialty
At the tender age of eleven months, Hank is awarded Winners Dog and Best of Winners for a Specialty
FOUR POINT MAJOR!! Many, many thanks to Corinne Russo for beautifully handling Tank to his Best of
Winners honor!!! Additionally, Sophie is awarded the second Award of Merit over many top Vizslas at the
same event!
September 7, 2007: Loki struts his stuff and walks away with a three-point MAJOR at the Tuxedo Park
Kennel Club!!
September 2, 2007: Hank continues his success and is chosen for Winners Dog under Judge Sharon
Lyons! Many thanks again to Junior for expertly handling "Panky" to this win!! Additonally, Parker is awarded
Winners Dog under Judge Lyons!
| Sophie is Ranked #7 among Vizslas Defeated through August!!! |
October 2007:
October 20, 2007: Vizsla Club of America National Events
Sophie earns a Judge's Award of Merit at the 2007 Nationals among an entry of over 300 competitors!
Additionally, Sophie and half-sister Q represent their father, Cupid, in the Stud Dog class and are awarded
FIRST PLACE!!!!!! Congrats to Kathy Rust, Kizmar Vizslas, for this wonderful honor!
October 13, 2007: Miss Sophie concludes her East Coast Tour with a BANG and earns Best of Breed
over several Top Specials at the Palisades Kennel Club show!! ENORMOUS thanks to Debbie Baker and Donna
Yakel, Jazzberry Vizslas, and to the O'Neil Family for such an awesome "TOUR"!!! (I'm gonna cry!!!)
October 6, 2007: Sophie earns another nice Best of Breed honor under judge Carol Beattie at the Devon
Dog Show Association!
October 4, 2007: Wishing Hannah's Babies - Hank, Sable, Reba, Cory, Gabbie and Rube - a VERY
Happy First Birthday!!!
Sophie earns a Judge's Award of Merit at the 2007 Nationals among an entry of over 300 competitors!
Additionally, Sophie and half-sister Q represent their father, Cupid, in the Stud Dog class and are awarded
FIRST PLACE!!!!!! Congrats to Kathy Rust, Kizmar Vizslas, for this wonderful honor!
October 13, 2007: Miss Sophie concludes her East Coast Tour with a BANG and earns Best of Breed
over several Top Specials at the Palisades Kennel Club show!! ENORMOUS thanks to Debbie Baker and Donna
Yakel, Jazzberry Vizslas, and to the O'Neil Family for such an awesome "TOUR"!!! (I'm gonna cry!!!)
October 6, 2007: Sophie earns another nice Best of Breed honor under judge Carol Beattie at the Devon
Dog Show Association!
October 4, 2007: Wishing Hannah's Babies - Hank, Sable, Reba, Cory, Gabbie and Rube - a VERY
Happy First Birthday!!!
| Sophie is Ranked #6 among Vizslas Defeated through September! Sophie is Ranked #20 among Dogs Defeated through September!! Sophie is Ranked #9 in the National Championship Standings through September!!! |
| Sophie is Ranked # 7 among Vizslas Defeated through October! Sophie is Ranked # 21 among Dogs Defeated through October!! |
| November 2007: |
Novemeber 25, 2007: Debuting as a special this weekend, Sophie's half brother, Arrow, Ch. Tivoliz
NOW On Target, catches the eye of Judge Gerard Penta and is chosen for Best of Breed!!!! Also, in today's
News, Bronson (the Rottie who's EVERYONE's friend) is awarded Winners Dog and Best of Winners!!
November 24, 2007: Old Dominion Vizsla Club Specialty
Hank is awarded Best In Sweepstakes by Breeder/Judge Sosanna Folz, Szikra Vizslas!!
November 18, 2007: Little Miss Emma completes the weekend and earns Winners Bitch and Best of
Opposite Sex over a few Top Ten Vizslas!!
November 17, 2007: Emma is on the board, earning her first points at the prestigous Kennel Club of
Philadelphia Dog Show!
NOW On Target, catches the eye of Judge Gerard Penta and is chosen for Best of Breed!!!! Also, in today's
News, Bronson (the Rottie who's EVERYONE's friend) is awarded Winners Dog and Best of Winners!!
November 24, 2007: Old Dominion Vizsla Club Specialty
Hank is awarded Best In Sweepstakes by Breeder/Judge Sosanna Folz, Szikra Vizslas!!
November 18, 2007: Little Miss Emma completes the weekend and earns Winners Bitch and Best of
Opposite Sex over a few Top Ten Vizslas!!
November 17, 2007: Emma is on the board, earning her first points at the prestigous Kennel Club of
Philadelphia Dog Show!
| Sophie is Ranked #7 among Vizslas Defeated through November! |
December 2007: Happy Holidays!!
Thank you to all of the owners, breeders - and of course to all of my
friends - for your help in making 2007 so memorable and successful!!
God Bless!!
Thank you to all of the owners, breeders - and of course to all of my
friends - for your help in making 2007 so memorable and successful!!
God Bless!!
December 15, 2007: Emma joins her brother, Duncan in the Winners Circle and is awarded Winners
Bitch and Best of Winners for a MAJOR at the Delaware Water Gap Kennel Club!!! Thank you to Judge
Judith Goodin for recognizing this dynamic brother/sister duo!!! Additionally, Hannah's daughter Reba,
earns her FIRST LEG of her Junior Hunter title, handled by her proud Mommy, Kay!!!
Click HERE for their photo!!!
Bitch and Best of Winners for a MAJOR at the Delaware Water Gap Kennel Club!!! Thank you to Judge
Judith Goodin for recognizing this dynamic brother/sister duo!!! Additionally, Hannah's daughter Reba,
earns her FIRST LEG of her Junior Hunter title, handled by her proud Mommy, Kay!!!
Click HERE for their photo!!!
December 16, 2007: Emma makes it a DOUBLE PLAY and earns her second MAJOR today at the
Lehigh Valley Kennel Club dog show - going Winners Bitch and Best of Winners!!! Huge CONGRATS to
Mike and Jackie, Emma's owners, and to breeders, Nancy and Barney Leonard, on the successes of this lovely
young bitch!!! Way to go "Be A Bear Emma!!"
Lehigh Valley Kennel Club dog show - going Winners Bitch and Best of Winners!!! Huge CONGRATS to
Mike and Jackie, Emma's owners, and to breeders, Nancy and Barney Leonard, on the successes of this lovely
young bitch!!! Way to go "Be A Bear Emma!!"
| Sophie completes 2007 as America's Number Eight Vizsla! |