The Vizsla View - Vizsla Club of Metro Atlanta

Volume 1 Issue 10
January 2012
A Letter from
Our President
Hello again! The winter solstice has passed and
me if you if you have an interest in a particular
the daylight to play with our furry friends is last-
subject or if you know of someone who would
ing longer! I hope you all have been enjoying
like to present at our monthly meetings. Check
the unseasonably warm winter we are having. I
out the website for upcoming meetings and
know we have.
events.
Our Thanksgiving Field Trial was a smashing
success at our new location in Jackson, GA, and
Do It for the Love of the Dogs!
our Hunt Test in January was well attended even
as some clubs have had to cancel for lack of
-Trish Burdin
entries. Must be the fine southern hospitality!
And speaking of Hunt Tests, if you are interested
in trying it out, we will be holding a mock Hunt
Test and training day February 11th at the Milner
Lease. Take a look at the invitation in this newsletter.
As always, everyone is welcome to attend the
monthly meetings. We have been scheduling
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interesting and informative speakers. Contact
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Membership Dues
Don’t forget!
2012 membership dues are ―DUE‖. You can pay it so easily with Paypal! Go to our website and click
on the link there.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
2012 Officers:
President — Trish Burdin
Vice President — Justeen Oess
Secretary — Sue Masters
Treasurer — Kathy Hansen
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President’s Letter
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Thanksgiving Field Trial
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New Members
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Brags
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Mock Hunt Test
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January Hunt Test
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Rescue Update
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Kona’s Kitchen
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Club Contacts and Upcoming Events
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Recent Event: Thanksgiving Field Trial
Our annual Thanksgiving Field Trial was another successful event held over the long
Thanksgiving weekend. The event was previously held in South Georgia at Wrightsville, but
this time we opted for Luke Weaver’s farm in
Jackson, GA. With a much closer venue, it
was easier to attend and to manage.
A BIG thanks goes out to Trish Burdin and
Tania Campbell for excellent judging, while the
visiting judges seem to enjoy our hospitality.
Thanks to Sue Masters for a stellar job at line
marshal, and Kathy Hansen and Mary Kenney
for serving up lunches. Karen Buerki did her
normal fantastic job at event secretary—
everything ran so smoothly! And, Dan Deckert
made bird-planting look easy! Lee Allison, our
horse wrangler, also helped several folks get
started on a horse, and provided several wellbehaved horses for the gallery.
The winners included several VCMA members:
(I DID miss some placements—in red)
AMATEUR WALKING PUPPY:
1st Trinity’s Million Dollar Baby (―Baby‖)—Trish and Wayne James
2nd Barben’s Every Kiss Begins with K (―Kaylee‖)—Barbara Zahn, Karen Buerki,
Trish Burdin
3rd Trinity’s White Magic (―Mojo‖)—Trish and Wayne James
4th Wfk One Day I Aint Scare Of You (―Sipsey‖)—Darcy DuVal
OPEN PUPPY:
3rd: Barben’s Every Kiss Begins With K (―Kaylee‖)—Zahn, Buerki, Burdin
4th: Trinity’s Million Dollar Baby (―Baby‖)—Trish and Wayne James
AMATEUR WALKING DERBY:
2nd: Zydeco’s First You Make A Roux (―File‖)—Ashley Uffman
3rd: Razn A Good Point (―Alex‖)—Julie Bender
4th: Barben’s Dizzy Miss Lizzy (―Lizzy‖)—Barbara Zahn
OPEN DERBY:
3rd: Pine Straw Smudge JH (―Smudge‖)—Michael Reeves
Judges Award of Merit: Razn a Good Point (―Alex‖)—Julie Bender
Judges Award of Merit: Zydeco’s Bayou Roux JH (―Bayou‖)—Ashley Uffman & Phil
Stout
AMATEUR GUN DOG:
1st: FC Pine Straw Katydid (―Katie‖)—Michael Reeves
AMATEUR LIMITED GUN DOG:
1st Broadruns Tornado at WindDance JH (“Tori”) - Carole & Phil Stout
2nd SoCo’s Enchanted One JH (“Tomboy”) - Paul & Jen Hermes
4th: CH Razn The Bar MH (―Bart‖)—Darcy DuVal
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Welcome New Members
The fall brought a lot of new people interested in VCMA!
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John Mrosek, Peachtree City GA
A BIG welcome to the following new members:
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Margaret O’Brien, Dahlonega GA
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Shannon Cutler, Powder Springs GA
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Aaron & Connie Petrus, Powder Springs GA
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Brett & Suzanne Decker, Marietta GA
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Vern & Betsy Phillips, Dallas GA
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Jodi Fox, Atlanta GA
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Chris & Lisa Winstead, Suwanee GA
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Aaron & Amy Frank, Roswell GA
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Leslie & Roy Kupkowski, Dawsonville GA
For new membership and renewals, please visit our website
www.atlantavizsla.org and click on the link for ―membership
application‖.
~ BRAGS ~
In the Field…
In the Ring…
Cali (now Barben’s Chianti SH RN) finished her Senior Hunter
title at the VCMA Hunt Test January 8 in Milner. Cali is trained
and handled by owner Kae Deckert. Moving on to the MH
stake!
Ember (GCH CH Upfront N Lyons Goblin of Fire JH CA) was
awarded a Judges Award of Merit at the AKC EUKENUBA
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP by a Hungarian judge, Dr.
Tamas Jakkel from a field of 62 grandchampions! Wow –now
that’s impressive! Ember is owned by Jen & Dave Anderson,
and handled by Jennifer Anderson.
Bart (CH Razn The Bar MH) placed 2nd in Open Gun Dog
and Amateur Gun Dog at the GSP Club of South Georgia field
trial on November 11. Bart is trained and handled by Darcy
DuVal. Yeah Barty!
Bart also placed 4th in Amateur Limited Gun Dog at the GSP
Club of south Georgia field trial on November 24.
Tootsie (CH Barben’s Happy Ending SH) finished her Senior
Hunter title in November. Tootsie is owned and cherished by
Barbara Zahn.
Daisy (CH Barben’s Rio Fortuna ) won a 3-point Amateur
Gun Dog major at the Tampa Bay Vizsla Club field trial in
Quincy, FL, on January 8. This finished her Amateur Field
Championship title…..introducing AFC Barben’s Rio Fortuna!
Daisy is owned by Karen Buerki and Trish Burdin and handled
by both.
Tootsie (CH Barben’s Happy Ending SH) won a 4-point retrieving major at the Sandhill’s Pointing Dog Club field trial in
North Carolina on January 22. Go Toots!
Tori (Broadruns Tornado at WindDance JH) took FIRST place
in Amateur Limited Gun Dog at the VCMA field trial over
Thanksgiving. This FINISHED Tori’s Field Championship!
Way to go, Tori!
Tomboy (Soco’s Enchanted One JH) took SECOND place in
Amateur Limited Gun Dog at the VCMA field trial over Thanksgiving. This FINISHED Tomboy’s Field Championship! Another title—yeah!
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Ember also won Best of Opposite Sex at the Marietta show
on October 29, and Best of Breed on October 30, handled by
Jen Anderson.
Whiskey (GCH Vizcaya’s Whiskey State of Mind) finished his
Grand Championship at the Clemson SC Kennel Club show
on January 8 by taking Best of Breed for his 5th Grand major.
Go Whiskey!
On the Course…
Ember (GCH CH Upfront N Lyons Goblin of Fire JH CA) completed his 10th qualifying leg to earn his Coursing Abilities
ADVANCED title—making him the FIRST Vizsla to earn this
title!! Way to make history! Ember is unstoppable.
Special Brag
This brag is a special tribute to our rescue angel, Kat Harrington. Kat fostered a total of 24 dogs in 2011, and continues to
be dedicated to helping Vizslas that need rescuing.
In 2011, Kat fostered NINE Vizslas for the VCMA.
In addition, she fostered a Vizsla for the ―Show Me Vizsla Rescue‖ group as well as one for the ―Texas Vizsla Rescue‖ club.
Then, there are the other 14 dogs she fostered who were not
Vizslas. That’s one busy household!
Thank you, Kat!!
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MOCK HUNT TEST!!
Vizsla Club of Metro Atlanta & Milner GA Bird Dog Club
are hosting a
TRAINING DAY
for bird dogs of all ages and abilities
Saturday, February 11, 2012
9:00am - 3:00pm
A PICNIC LUNCH will be provided at no charge!
Price: $3.50 per quail
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Mock Hunt Test for the Junior Hunter: This is a great opportunity to see your dog work and prepare for a future AKC event.
Judges will also be available to answer questions about the standards that dogs are judged on, the requirements for a title and
other related information. We will have judges on horseback and provide the equipment.
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Mock Test for the Senior and Master Hunter: This is a great opportunity for additional training before your next AKC event.
Introduction to Quail: This is a great opportunity for dogs of all ages to be introduced to running, hunting and pointing quail.
Bird Dog Training: We will have gunners available for owners of advanced dogs practicing pointing, backing or retrieving.
Running and Swimming: A tired dog is a good dog!
Please wear orange on the grounds (a vest or hat) at all times.
Please RSVP (number of people, number of dogs, and total number of quail) to:
Matt and Justeen Oess (404) 247-9500 justeen@oessarchitects.com
or
Walt Sanderson (770) 358-9918
Location:
Milner GA Bird Dog Club: 135 Ethridge Mill Road, Milner, GA 30257
Please note that it is best to use the directions below as your guide because GPS will direct you to the wrong location. Call if
you need help with directions.
Directions from the Atlanta area:
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75 South to Exit 201 – GA 36.
Turn right at the end of the ramp, heading west on GA 36.
Go 7 ½ miles.
Take a slight right turn on Liberty Hill Road. (There will be a very small ―Milner‖ sign pointing right.)
Go 3 miles until you come to a ―T‖.
Turn left on Main Street in Milner.
Go 2 blocks.
Turn right on Zebulon Road at the water tower.
At the next stop sign, go straight over US 41.
At the next stop sign, go straight over Five Points Road.
Go 1/3 mile and make a slight right turn on Ethridge Mill Road.
Go 1/4 mile and the grounds will be on your right just after the white farm house at the red barn
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Recent Event: VCMA Hunt Test
VCMA held our annual January Hunt
Test on January 7 and 8 at Milner Bird
Dog Club grounds. We finally broke our
tradition of nasty winter weather with
temperatures in the 60’s and no oncoming snow storms to beat. There were 26
dogs on Saturday and 24 dogs on Sunday competing in the AKC test. We
also held our second annual Hunting
Dog Stake, coordinated by Dave and
Jen Anderson. Several people took
advantage of the opportunity to introduce their puppy to birds or do some
onsite training. You have the option to
choose whether guns are used or to use
an e-collar or a checkcord, as this stake
is not an AKC stake and no judges are
present.
John and Tricia Sifford once again
cooked up some great breakfasts and
lunches that made everyone smile. And
the new barn provided a comfy place to
eat, relax, and congratulate!
There were several new faces in the
junior hunter test, who got absolutely
hooked on seeing their dog perform in
the field. They vowed to be back for
more!
Thanks to all committee members and
club members who pitched in to make
this event run as smoothly as always:
Claudia Park– Chairperson, Kathy Hansen– Secretary, Dan Deckert and Rock
Kenney– Gunners, Dave & Jen Anderson– Hunting Dog Stake, Sue Masters–
Line Marshal, Kaemmerle Deckert– bird
planting, and Mary Kenney, who pitched
wherever needed! Also thanks to Walt
Sanderson for keeping the grounds in
ready condition.
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Rescue Update
It has been a busy couple of months in rescue with 7 Vizslas
coming into rescue from one home in November!!!
We received a call from a woman whose husband had passed,
leaving his 9 Vizslas on property that was going into foreclosure! Not only was the number overwhelming, but not a single
one of them had been spayed or neutered!!! As usual our Rescue Angel Kat Harrington, with help from Trish James, sprang
into action taking 7 Vizslas into her home and getting them
spayed/neutered and up to date on their shots! She is PAWSOME!!!
Not only did local members offer up their homes for temporary
housing, but other Vizsla Clubs put out the word and in less than
one month each and every one of these sweet Vizslas were in
their forever homes, going to Florida, Georgia, Illinois and Virginia!! From the reports, every single one of them has adapted
well to their new homes and are doing great!!! Thanks again to
everyone who helped and offered to help!!
One of the little girls, Gracie, was not so sure about humans so
Kat has been rehabilitating her to get her prepared to go into a
new home. We think she will do best in a one dog, no children
home where she can be the top dog and learn that humans are
good and loving. The Harringtons have made great strides with
her and are sure she will make a family very happy. We are
looking for just the right family so if you know someone who may
fit the bill, have them contact us. She is going to need a lot of
patience and socialization but she is as sweet as the day is
long!!
We also have a 4 – 5 year old boy, Charlie, who is just looking
for a family he can finally call his own. He has been passed
around from family to family who were trying to help but who
were all unaware of and ill-equipped for the high energy levels
of the beloved Vizsla. Charlie has had the fortune to live on a
farm and apparently has developed quite an amazing prey
drive and may make someone a fine hunting companion. Kat
is going to pick him up and take him to the vet to get him neutered and then do an assessment on him to see if he needs to
live in the country or if he may be able to adapt to a more urban setting. His current owners say that he is the most tolerant and sweet boy, but they prefer more subdued dogs.
Charlie is listed on our website and if you know anyone who
may make him a great home who has previous Vizsla experience, have them contact VCMA Rescue!
- Darcy DuVal
Kona’s Kitchen
NO-BAKE DOG TREATS
(from BARK magazine)
You can mix them in a bowl or mash in a Zip-Loc bag.
You can shape them with your hands or a cookie cutter.
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup of peanut butter
1/2 cup water (or milk)
Mix in a large bowl until smooth. (Add more water if
mixture is too crumbly) You now have a dough which
you can shape into treats:
A. Roll dough into a log shape and cut into
coin shaped slices.
B. Scoop out small ball shapes and flatten
them.
C. Roll to 1/4 inch thickness and cut with a
cookie cutter. Dip the cutter in water between
cuts.
Now store treats in the refrigerator or freezer. YUM !
- Sue Masters
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The Vizsla Club of Metro Atlanta (VCMA) was formed in January 2002 by a
dedicated group of Vizsla enthusiasts. Our members are devoted to protecting
the qualities of the breed through mentoring and education. We encourage involvement by hosting a variety of events for owners to showcase and enjoy the
versatility of this wonderful breed.
For more information, please visit our website!
www.atlantavizsla.org
Other contacts in the organization:
Always check the website for more photos and upcoming events!
Membership: Kaemmerle Deckert
Rescue: Darcy DuVal and Tania Campbell
Breeder Referral: Trish Burdin
Website: Tania Campbell
Newsletter: Kathy Hansen
THE BOARD:
Darcy DuVal
Karen Buerki Tania Campbell Kelly Wood
Upcoming Events
February 2-5
February 11
February 21
March 3-4
March 8-11
March 10-11
March 20
April 1
April 12-14
April 15
April 17
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Conformation Show, Jonesboro GA
VCMA Mock Hunt Test, Milner GA
VCMA Club Meeting
Gordon Setter Club Hunt Test at Jackson GA
Conformation Show, Franklin TN
Chattahoochee Weimaraner HT at Milner GA
VCMA Club Meeting
Conformation Show, Newnan GA
Conformation Show, Perry GA
VCMA Specialty, Perry GA
VCMA Club Meeting
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