Borzoi Club of America 2002 National Specialty

BORZOI CLUB OF AMERICA 2002 NATIONAL SPECIALTY

March 23–30, 2002 Atlanta, Georgia

JUDGES Regular Classes: Ms. Donna Maharan Sweepstakes: Ms. Christine Bradley Futurity: Ms. Rebecca Peters-Campbell Obedience: Mrs. Carol Mett Junior Showmanship: Mr. Michael Koss

Best of Breed CH. WARWIND JOURNEY INTO NIGHT Breeders: Barbara T. Lord and Frederick Lord, DVM. By Ch. Jelistaz Gallant Heart of Kajai - Ch. Orlitsa V. Triumfus Dyonisos. Owners: Kathryn and James F. Wright (Dog)

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Best of Opposite Sex CH. J.A.Y. SEABURY JP AFFECTIONATELY Breeder: Jay Ito. By Ch. Seabury’s Chrisma - Ch. Seabury’s Lauralei. Owners: Dr. James Sillers and Christopher and Patti Neale (Bitch)

Best of Winners (12-18 Month Bitch) STARAJA RUSSA BIANCA KORSAKOV Breeders: Susanna and Kristiina Voutilainen. By Darbaschan’s Scotch Amber – Borscana Helter Skelter. Owner: Jane M. Bishop

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Winners Dog (Open Dog) KRISTULL RADIUM OF RYHKA, JC Breeders: Diana Darling and Paul E. Anuta. By Fluorine’s El Abejarro de Ryhka – Kristull Javanicin of Ryhka, SC. Owners: Diana Darling and Paul E. Anuta

Best in Puppy Classes (9-12 Bitch Class) BOKHARA’S TIGER LILLY Breeders: Shen B. Smith, By Spritzkof’s Sunset O’ Bokhara – Borscana Midnight Sun. Owner: Shen B. Smith

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Best in Veteran Classes (10 & Older Dog) CH. KHANZADE’S ZARDONYX, JC Breeders: Bruce and Katrina Averill. By Ch. Khanzade’s Hagen - Khanzade’s Nirah of Sundown. Owners: Melissa Hundley and Katrina Averill

Best Bred By Exhibitor In Show/Reserve Winners Bitch PHOENIXX GLORIUS CELEBRATION Breeders: Peter and Jane Schreiber. By DC Téine Windmaster of Foxwood, SC - Phoenixx Golden Nugget, SC. Owners: Peter and Jane Schreiber

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Reserve Winners Dog (American Bred) BORZOI Dogs, 6 months and under 9 DEL SOL TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE MOON, JC TATEZI SHINE ON CRZY DIAMOND Breeder: Susan Van de Water. By Ch. Del Sol Blazer of Wyvern – Ch. Breeder: Sheryl Gresser. By Ch. Tatezi Crzyhorse Wind ‘n Satin – Del Sol Zona Pellucida of Kyrov, JC. Stillwater Fly With Me. Owner: Susan Van de Water Owner: Sheryl Gresser

BORZOI Dogs, 9 months and under 12 BORZOI Dogs, 12 months and under 18 CHIHAWK TAHOE FIRST WAVE PO DUSHAM FIRESIDE DREAMS Breeders: Tami and Peggy Marshall and K.C. Artley. By Ch. Seventh Breeder: Alice M. Reese. By Ch. Ksar Po Dusham Aruba – Ch. Po Dynasty of the Wild Hunt, JC – Tahoe’s Brite Chihawk Rose, SC. Dusham Heartsafire. Owners: Tami and Peggy Marshall Owner: Alice M. Reese

BORZOI Dogs, Novice BORZOI Dogs, Bred By Exhibitor MIELIKKI CAN’T STOP ME NOW KHANZADE TOP FLT BLACK NITE N’ GA Breeder: Renee McCartin. By DC Silkenswift Blaze of Chaos, CD, Breeders: Suzanne Newsom, DVM and Katrina Averill. By Ch. SC, CGC – Shefaro Mielikki Ebn HaSanna. Cazimir’s Tvarish – Ch. Wind ‘n Satin Fade to Black Windor. Owner: Di Ryde Owners: Suzanne Newsom, DVM and Katie Averill 5 2002 NATIONAL SPECIALTY Conformation

BORZOI Bitches, 6 months and under 9 BORZOI Bitches, Novice SAVLADAI FROST THE AIR SVERSHIN WIND ‘N SATIN SECRETIVE CALLER, CD, CGC Breeder: Helen Lee. By Ch. Zimistraija Mozart Play For SV’shin, Breeders: M. Childs and K. Murray. By Ch. Wind ’n Satin Iceman JC – Savladai Whispering Wind. Cometh, JC – Kanzai’z Katalina Katlin’. Owner: Terry Ann Doane Owners: Rebecca Smith and M. Childs

BORZOI Bitches, American Bred BORZOI Bitches, Open WOODACRE’S ROZANA OF KANSAI, CD, CGC REGIUS ONE STAR IN SIGHT Breeders: K. Murray and R. Smith. By Ch. Wind ‘n Satin Komazuar Breeder: Doreen Carlstad. By Ch. Koroba’s Yukon Gold – Ch. – Ch. Adair N’ Hug Chanel, CD, JC, CGC. Regius Twice Thrilling. Owner: Rebecca B. Smith Owner: Doreen Carlstad

Bitches, Veterans 7 years and under 10 Bitches, Veterans 10 years and older ROMANOC COLOR FULL SWING NEW MOON, SC CH. LAKEHOUSE BACAH INTIMIDATION Breeders: Cynthia Lastauckas and Bonnie Dalzell. By Ch. Romanoc Breeders: Roberta A. Olton-Hix and Bonnie Crain Powell. By Ch. Color Me Coska, CD, SC, CGC - Silkenswift Swingout Sister, SC. Brinson D’Chapo - Donto’s Trick of the Trade. Owners: Kris Woddail and Cynthia Lastauckas Owners: Roberta A. Olton-Hix and Bonnie Crain Powell 6 Conformation 2002 NATIONAL SPECIALTY

Award of Merit Award of Merit CH. NONSUCH HEIR APPARENT DC TÉINE WINDMASTER OF FOXWOOD, SC Breeders: Kalen M. Dumke and Karen A. Dumke. By. Ch. Nonsuch Breeders: Katrina Averill and Dennis and Andrea Badke. By Ch. The Kingmaker - Ch. Nonsuch Caliope of Zelmora. Tobiah Téine Mahogany Rush, JC - Ch. Khanzade’s Candle Light. Owners: Kalen M. Dumke and Karen A. Dumke (Dog) Owners: Dr. C. Moyer, Dr. K. Brunarski and Dr. A. Midgarden (Dog)

Award of Merit Award of Merit CH. GLADKII VETER LIGHTNING BOLT, SC CH. DANA DAN PHALCON Breeders: Roy Silguero and Curtis Judd. By Ch. Phantom Lake Onyx Breeders: Dana R. and Ardietta M. Thompson. By Ch. Rossak of Lost Creek - Wind ‘n Satin Witch Hazel. Enfield - Ch. Shadow Acres Mystique. Owners: Dee Burkholder, Roy Silguero and C. Judd (Dog) Owner: Dana Thompson (Dog)

Award of Merit / Veterans 7 & under 10 Dog Award of Merit CH. P.O.S.H. FAIRBANKS OF THE WILD HUNT, JC CH. SVERSHIN’S MIKAYLA Breeders: G. Ariel Duncan, Jay Cunningham and George Hawkins. Breeder: Terry Ann Doane. By Ch. Zimistraija Mozart Play for By Ch. P.O.S.H. Echovesna’s Islaev - Ch. Z’Esprit of the Wild Hunt. SV’shin, JC - Ch. Svershin Sydell. Owner: G. Ariel Duncan Owner: Terry Ann Doane (Bitch) 7 2002 NATIONAL SPECIALTY Conformation

Award of Merit Award of Merit CH. MONARCH CHRYSTAL CHANDELIER CH. RAYNBO’S TSWEET N TSASSI, CGC Breeders: Tammy and Shawn Smith and Chris and Patti Neale. By Breeders: Roni and Jennifer Zucker. By Ch. Majenkir Tsuperlative – Ch. Ch. Tamarzi Lord Oliver Grfalcon - Ch. Sylvan Evangeline, SC. Birchwoods Sweet Child O Mine, JC. Owner: Tammy and Shawn Smith (Bitch) Owners: Roni and Jennifer Zucker (Bitch)

Best Brood Bitch Best Stud Dog CH. J.A.Y. SEABURY JP AFFECTIONATELY DC TÉINE WINDMASTER OF FOXWOOD, SC Breeder: Jay Ito. By Ch. Seabury’s Chrisma - Ch. Seabury’s Lauralei. Breeders: Katrina Averill and Dennis and Andrea Badke. By Ch. Tobiah Téine Owners: Dr. James Sillers and Christopher and Patti Neale (Bitch) Mahogany Rush, JC - Ch. Khanzade’s Candle Light. Owners: Dr. C. Moyer, Dr. K. Brunarski and Dr. A. Midgarden (Dog)

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Award of Merit CH. SEVENTH DYNASTY OF THE WILD HUNT, JC Breeders: G. Ariel Duncan and Harriett Grube. By DC Royal Mile Dance With Wolves, SC - Ch. RR Lil Egypt of the Wild Hunt, SC, CGC Owner: G. Ariel Duncan (Dog) Best Brace CAZIMIR’S DARE TO DREAM CAZIMIR’S DUEL IN THE SUN Breeder: Trudi Jensen. By J.A.Y. Seabury JP Japanish Chrisma – Ch. Rising Star Islaevika of Cazimir. Owner: Trudi Jensen

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BORZOI Dogs, 6 months and under 9 BORZOI Dogs, American Bred 2 SVORA’S WAR ADMIRAL. HM977312/01. 8/14/01. Breeders: 2 MONARCH SYLVAN ZORRO. HM921222/06. 9/4/00. Breeders: Michael and Shirley McFadden. By Ch. Zimistraija Mozart Play For Christopher and Patti Neale and Tammy and Shawn Smith. By Ch. SV’shin, JC – Ch. Svora’s String of Pearls, JC. Owners: Michael and Oaklara Shadow of the Moon – Ch. Monarch Chrystal Chandelier. Shirley McFadden Owners: Christopher and Patti Neale 3 WARWINDS MIDNIGHT IN MOSCOW. HM979769/03. 8/12/01. 3 THATS-A LICK AND A PROMISE. HM795740/06. 9/27/98. Breeders: Barbara Tyler Lord, Frederick Lord, DVM, Meghan Breeders: Mary Piron and Michelle Carter. By Ch. Cordova Lord and Kathryn Wright. By Ch. Warwind Jailhouse Rock – Ch. Mishkova Porsche - Ch. Thats-A Magic Dragon. Owner: Clair Warwind Olias Above the Stars. Owners: Barbara Tyler Lord and Sutton (Agent: Lee Pryor) Frederick Lord, DVM (Agent: Meghann Dorais Lord) 4 LOTHLORIEN DARIUS ZHARKOV. HM928013/01. 5/15/00. 4 FUSILIER FLASH DANCE. HM972569/05. 8/15/01. Breeder: Breeders: Katie Kaltenborn and Shirri Peak. By DC Silkenswift Chere C. Fuessel. By Ch. Oaklara Shadow Dancer – Fusilier Cirrus. Blaze of Chaos - Zephyr’s Reach Vixen Lothlorien. Owners: Katie Owner: Barbara Fuessel Kaltenborn and Shirri Peak BORZOI Dogs, 9 months and under 12 BORZOI Dogs, Open 2 SYLVAN SEABURY VIRAGO. HM965498/01. 5/28/01. Breeders: 2 TOP FLIGHT SLICE ARTIFACT BUHRT. HM806183/06. Christopher and Patti Neale and Dr. James Sillers. By Ch. Seabury’s 12/28/98. Breeder: Suzanne Newsom, DVM. By Ch. Wind ‘n Satin Celtic Warrior – Ch. J.A.Y. Seabury JP Affectionately. Owners: Rag’n Sum’r GV - Ausonic Elana of Top Flight. Owners: Erich Christopher and Patti Neale and Dr. James Sillers Hantsch and Suzanne Newsom, DVM 3 ZHARKOV KHANZADE FIREWALKER. HM977370/02. 6/17/01. 3 STILLWATER MOUNTAINEER. HM878865/03. 11/12/99. Breeders: Shirri Peak and Katrina Averill. By DC Silkenswift Breeder: Charles Tyson. By Stillwater True Blue – Stillwater V. Blaze’s Darkfire, SC - Ch. Khanzade Zharkov True Image. Owners: Unclouded Day. Owners: Charles and Virginia Tyson Shirri Peak, Les Pekarski and Katrina Averill 4 TÉINE INTRINSIC, JC. HM877097/02. 1/29/00. Breeder: Anne 4 RAYNBO’S FROZEN TUNDRA. HM963011/04. 6/14/01. Midgarden, DVM. By Ch. Téine Intrepid, JC - Ch. Foxwood’s Breeders: Roni and Jennifer Zucker. By Ch. Majenkir Nabucco Vata The Windruler. Owners: Rich and June Mintchell and Anne at Agridor - Ch. Raynbo’s Azaliya, SC, CGC. Owners: Roni and Midgarden, DVM Jennifer Zucker (Agent: Jack Secrest) BORZOI Bitches, 6 months and under 9 BORZOI Dogs, 12 months and under 18 2 SVORA’S WHIRLAWAY. HM977312/02. 8/14/01. Breeders: 2 BACK TO THE FUTR OF THE WILD HUNT. HM942731/09. Michael and Shirley McFadden. By Ch. Zimistraija Mozart Play For 3/25/01. Breeders: Ariel Duncan and Robert DiSanto. By Ch. SV’shin, JC – Ch. Svora’s String of Pearl, JC. Owners: Michael and Mascha’s Raw Vanilla – DC Odyssey WWW of the Wild Hunt, CD, Shirley McFadden SC, NA, NAJ, CGC. Owners: Jane Berardi-Malloy and G. Ariel 3 AVIANN RADOZNY ORGANDY BOUNCE. HM978490/04. Duncan 7/20/01. Breeders: Viann Clements and Pam Hall. By Ch. Aviann 3 SEABURY’S GAELIC STORM. HM935324/04. 1/14/01. Breeder: Occum’s Razor - Ch. Radozny Kalisza. Owner: Viann Clements Dr. James Sillers. By Ch. Seabury’s Celtic Warrior – J.A.Y. Seabury 4 WARWINDS MUSIC OF THE NIGHT. HM979769/02. 8/12/01. JP Japanel Bokhara. Owner: Rose Cotter-Lyford Breeders: Barbara Tyler Lord, Frederick Lord, DVM, Meghan 4 JUBILEE FLAMING SWORD O’EDEN. HM942083/03. 2/15/01. Lord and Kathryn Wright. By Ch. Warwinds Jailhouse Rock – Ch. Breeders: Cindi and Paul Gredys. By Ch. Renaissance General Warwind Olias Above the Stars. Owners: Kathryn and James F. Patton – Ch. Kyrov’s Jubilante Hallelujah. Owners: Laura Hyatt and Wright and Meghann Dorais Lord Cindi Gredys BORZOI Bitches, 9 months and under 12 BORZOI Dogs, Novice 2 SYLVAN SEABURY AUTUMN SORRELL. HM965498/02. 2 DEL SOL THUNDERBOLT. HM893691/02. 3/22/00. Breeder: 5/28/01. Breeders: Dr. James Sillers and Christopher and Patti Susan Van de Water. By Ch. Del Sol Thunderbird of Wyvern, JC Neale. By Ch. Seabury’s Celtic Warrior – Ch. J.A.Y. Seabury JP – Ch. Rabrega Lady Peach, CD, JC, CGC. Owner: Susan Van de Affectionately. Owners: Christopher and Patti Neale Water 3 RAYNBO’S WINTER ROSE. HM963011/03. 6/14/01. Breeders: 3 DANA DAN PHANTOM. HM826234/10. 3/2/99. Breeders: Roni and Jennifer Zucker. By Ch. Majenkir Nabucco at Agridor – Dana R. and Ardietta M. Thompson. By Ch. Rossak of Enfield – Ch. Raynbo’s Azaliya, SC, CGC. Owners: Roni and Jennifer Zucker Ch. Shadow Acres Mystique. Owners: Dana R. and Ardietta M. 4 ZHARKOV FIRESTARTER. HM977370/05. 6/17/01. Breeders: Thompson Shirri Peak and Katrina Averill. By DC Silkenswift Blaze’s Darkfire, BORZOI Dogs, Bred By Exhibitor SC – Ch. Khanzade Zharkov True Image. Owners: Shirri Peak and 2 MASCHA’S MATRIX OF THE WILD HUNT. HM942731/06. Les Pekarski 3/25/01. Breeders: Ariel Duncan and Robert DiSanto. By Ch. BORZOI Bitches, 12 months and under 18 Mascha’s Raw Vanilla – DC Odyssey WWW of the Wild Hunt, CD, 2 JUBILEE IN THE IMAGE. HM942083/09. 2/15/01. Breeders: SC, NA, NAJ, CGC. Owners: G. Ariel Duncan and Ralph Jamison Cynthia and Paul Gredys. By Ch. Renaissance General Patton – Ch. 3 AVIANN SILVERFOOT STRIDER. HM928414/05. 10/25/00. Kyrov’s Jubilante Hallelujah. Owners: Cynthia and Paul Gredys and Breeder: Viann Clements. By Ch. Aviann Honor N’ Glory - Aviann Barbara S. Blair Wings of Time. Owner: Viann Clements 3 JUBILEE MISTS OF EDEN. HM942083/10. 2/15/01. Breeders: 4 KATZ BAYOU BLUE HAZE. HM862610/01. 11/4/99. Breeder: Cynthia and Paul Gredys. By Ch. Renaissance General Patton – Ch. Kitty G. Sawyer. By Ch. Rabrega Wyvern Tovarish, JC – Ch. Rush Kyrov’s Jubilante Hallelujah. Owners: Cynthia and Paul Gredys N Style of Kameoz. Owner: Kitty G. Sawyer

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4 RISING STAR BEAUTY BRIGHT. HM933598/03. 12/25/00. Reach. Owner: Elizabeth A. Coney, DVM Breeder: Nadine Johnson. By Rising Star Wolfsong Serenade - Ch. BORZOI Bitches, Open Rising Star’s Mercedes. Owners: Laurie and Steve Courtney 2 WIND ‘N SATIN CHERISHED MEMORY. HM766936/06. BORZOI Bitches, Novice 5/25/98. Breeders: Mary and Dora Childs and Norma Spivey. By Ch. 2 WIND ‘N SATIN I AM LEGEND, JC. HM911370/02. 8/18/00. Wind ‘n Satin Rag’n Sum’r GV - Ch. Wind ‘n Satin Mikala Lilac Breeders: Mary Childs and Norma Spivey. By Ch. Wind ‘n Satin Ridge. Owners: Gale D. Snoddy and Mary Childs Iceman Cometh, JC – Ch. Wind ‘n Satin Mikala Lilac Ridge. Owner: 3 VALESKA AFTERGLOW. HM881721/04. 2/21/00. Breeder: Susan Van de Water Yvonne McGehee. By Ch. Valeska Sailor Ripley – Renaissance Juno 3 AVALON IRKALLA OF DAVIDOFF. HM941179/06. 9/9/00. Beach. Owners: Carol Enz and Yvonne McGehee (Agent: Chris Breeders: Paula Moore and Sandra Moore. By Ch. Avalon Celtic Swilley) Cross - Insights Here to Eternity. Owners: Debb and J.R. Meyer 4 MAJENKIR IRISH ARCTIC PEWTER. HM901730/01. 3/17/00. 4 KSAR MAJENKIR MY SAMANTHA. HM897124/33. 5/14/00. Breeder: Karen Staudt-Cartabona. By Ch. Majenkir Arctic Blitz – Breeder: Susan Pennington and Longlesson Knl. By Ch. Majenkir Ch. Majenkir April O’Avalyn. Owner: Karen Staudt-Cartabona My Way – DC Ksar Po Dusham French Kiss. SC. Owners: Susan BORZOI Stud Dog Class Pennington and Longlesson Knl. (Agent: Grahm Swayze) 2 CH. ZIMISTRAIJA MOZART PLAY FOR SV’SHIN, JC. Breeder: BORZOI Bitches, Bred By Exhibitor monika Willman. By Gordienko av Fjascho - Jelistaz Grace of 2 SYLVAN MONARCH CALDONIA, JC. HM879738/02. 11/18/99. Zimistraija. Owner: Terry Ann Doane Breeders: Christopher and Patti Neale and Tammy and Shawn 3 CH. WIND ‘N SATIN ICEMAN COMETH, JC. Breeders: Mary Smith. By Ch. Sky Run Hit The Road – Ch. Monarch Special Angel. Childs and Margery Armstrong. By Ch. Klasyx Chulista Irish Owners: Christopher and Patti Neale and Tammy and Shawn Smith Lullaby, JC – Rokaro Blackmoor Fandango. Owner: Liz Green 3 MAJENKIR SOLARA. HM807624/01. 11/23/98. Breeder: Karen 4 CH. GLADKII VETER LIGHTNING BOLT, SC. Breeders: Roy Staudt-Cartabona. By Ch. Majenkir Arctic Blitz - Ch. Majenkir April Silguero and Curtis Judd. By Ch. Phantom Lake Onyx Lost Creek - O’Avalyn. Owner: Karen Staudt-Cartabona Wind ‘n Satin Witch Hazel. Owners: Dee Burkholder, Roy Silguero 4 GAVRIL DANGEROUS CURVES. HM823247/02. 2/17/99. and C. Judd Breeders: Michael and Shirley Rehberg and Rachel Rehberg Gongre. BORZOI Brood Bitch Class By Ch. Camelot Remington Steel, SC - Gavril Bewitched. Owners: 2 CH. THAT’S-A MAGIC DRAGON. Breeder: Gale A. McCullough. Michael and Shirley Rehberg and Rachel Rehberg Gongre By Ch. That’s-A Brutal Truth - Ch. Rohan Da Ca-Po. Owner: Mary BORZOI Bitches, American Bred Piron 2 LAUREATE GAVRIL GODIVA. HM917587/04. 6/14/00. Breeders: 3 CH. NONSUCH DÉJÀ VU. Breeders: Karen A. Dumke and Kalen Michael and Shirley Rehberg, Rachel Rehberg Gongre & Monica M. Dumke. By Ch. Stillwater James - Ch. Nonsuch Vertigo. Owners: E. Barry. By Ch. Nonsuch Prince Charming - Gavril Bewitched. Karen A. Dumke and Kalen M. Dumke Owner: Mary Vile (Agent: Lee Pryor) 4 CH. GLADKII VETER GOLDENDRAGON WS. Breeders: 3 BOOKSTOR’S MAJENKIR MY NOVELLA. HM936061/05. Roy Silguero, M. Childs, and Curtis Judd. By Ralyn’s Raucous of 9/24/00. Breeders: Karen R. and Dr. Howard Spey. By Ch. Majenkir Aristoff - Ch. Wind ‘n Satin Red Sonja. Owner: Diane J. Wevley My Way - Ch. Majenkir Tsunshine at Bookstor. Owner: Carvey Graves 4 LOTHLORIEN BETTE ZEPHYR’S REACH. HM585578/04 6/15/95. Breeders: K. and K. Kaltenborn and J. and J. Cowan. By Ch. Mascha’s Nepal of the Wild Hunt - Ch. Lothlorien Petra Zephyr’s

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Best in Junior Showmanship (Open Junior) MORGAN BISHOP STARAJA RUSSA BIANCA KORSAKOV. Breeders: Susanna and Kristiina Voutilainen. By Darbaschan’s Scotch Amber – Borscana Helter Skelter. Owner: Jane M. Bishop

NOVICE JUNIOR 1 KADENCE BODARD. #19900328003. SZZAN’S SIRIUS BLACK. LQ746984 (Canada). 8/15/01. Breeders: Dr. David Barclay and Suzanne Goodchild. By Taugo’s B Flyte of Ryzann – Astragorn Southern Cross. Owners: Kadence Bodard and Suzanne Goodchild 2 CAITLIN SELDIN. #19900910001. WIND ‘N SATIN FLAME OF LIBERTY. HM799887/04. 11/11/98. Breeders: Mary Childs and Norma Spivey. By Ch. Wind ‘n Satin Cut to the Chase - Wind ‘n Satin Lady Liberty. Owner: Joyce St. Germaine NOVICE SENIOR 1 ROSS GREDYS. #19840620003. CH. RENAISSANCE GENERAL PATTON. HM777527/06. 6/6/98. Breeder: Christine Swilley. By Ch. Virshina Renaissance Sage – Ch. Virshina Renaissance Topaz. Owners: Cindi and Paul Gredys OPEN SENIOR 1 CATHLEEN DUBUQUE. #19851007001. CH. KANSAI’Z CALL TO MY HEART, JC. HM892054/09. 5/7/00. Breeders: Mary Childs and Karen Murray. By Ch. Wind ‘n Satin Iceman Cometh, JC – Kansai’s Katalina Kallin’. Owners: Karen Murray and Cathleen Dubuque 2 ALYSSA BRANDTMAN. #19850610001. ROYALE SHALIMAR OF KYROV, JC. HM827353/01. 1/7/99. Breeder: Susan Marcyan. By Ch. Kyrov’s Crescendo - Ch. Aspenglo Gabrielle Royale. Owners: Todd and Toby Brandtman

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Specialty Critique by Donna Maharan

would like to begin by saying “Thank You” to all the exhibitors, on” can tell you more than you can see at ringside. I stay objective and the Atlanta National 2002 Show Committee and my fabulous ring try to be analytical when balancing priorities, the complete package, stewards Karen Mays, Chris Bradley and Bonnie Turner. You the combination of the overall virtues and how well they fit together made my once-in-a-lifetime judging experience one that I will along with movement is the deciding factor. Maybe that’s not the best Ialways hold close to my heart. method but that’s how I approach it. You can’t imagine the joy and fear that I felt when I was first contacted I had attempted to record some of my thoughts on a digital recorder about judging the 2002 National Specialty and now here was my for each placement in each class, unfortunately when I went back to moment “in Borzoi”, I was nervous, scared and in 10 minutes I would review the recordings I was unable to hear myself on the recorder due be standing in the ring in front of the Borzoi world. Why was I ner- to the overwhelming background noise. So, rather than leaving blanks vous? Because I wanted to do the best job possible and The National for those recordings of particular borzoi in which I couldn’t hear I had Specialty, the most prestigious assignment in our breed, was ready to decided to list only the first placements in each class. begin. Once I stepped into the ring I was oblivious to the world around me and I became intensely focused on my job at hand. Surprisingly I I was honored to have had the opportunity to evaluate so many beauti- was no longer nervous and I was anxious to get started. ful borzoi and I am proud to say that my choices for our 2002 National Specialty were as follows: Over the past 12 months leading up to the show I had asked myself “is it more exciting to Win the National or Judge the National” and I can Best of Breed, Ch. Warwind Journey Into Night, an elegant athlet- tell you now that judging the National Specialty was the most incred- ic-looking hound who I felt, on that day, came closest to the standard ible, rewarding and exciting show experience I have had the opportu- or I should say, in my mind he came closest to the picture I have of nity to be part of. I had the unique opportunity to touch, examine and what a perfect borzoi should look like according to the standard. He evaluate every single borzoi at the show..... what an excellent learning had breed type and lots of it, overall balance, powerful effortless move- experience! A daunting task but nonetheless it gave me an impression ment with a ground-covering stride, bladed bone, proper condition, of the “state” of our breed in a short period of time. small fine ears, deep chest, correct topline, shoulder/upperarm layback balanced to the rear with well bent stifles and low well-let-down hocks, I was impressed with the depth of quality I had in every class. Over correct feet, pretty head & expression and more. the years I have noticed that the overall level of quality of the bitches was typically better than the dogs but this year I think the dogs did Best of Winners, Staraja Russa Bianca Korsakov, was my Winners an excellent job of holding their own and the overall level of quality Bitch who was pretty, feminine and well constructed with flowing is worth mentioning. That is not to say that the overall quality of the lines and had, once again, what I considered the essence of breed type bitches was less but that the depth of quality dogs was quite high. and effortless movement.

I had many quality borzoi with shoulder/upperarm layback, spring of Best of Opposite, Ch. J.A.Y. Seabury JP Affectionately, was a beau- rib, pretty heads, bladed bone, bend of stifle, low hocks, wonderful tifully feminine bitch (who was also the winner of the Brood Bitch sidegait with reach and drive, correct toplines (and by that I mean Class—and was an obvious winner there with get that looked like within the range of acceptable toplines) but one thing that stood out clones of herself). A bitch that exuded all aspects of breed type and to me was feet. I was surprised to see how many borzoi had incorrect then some. Beautiful outline, well balanced, beautiful head and expres- round &/or cat feet. Is a hare foot becoming a thing of the past in our sion, small correctly-set tightly-held ears, smooth transition from breed? shoulders to a nice rise over the well-muscled loin down to a good bend of stifle with well-let-down hocks, nice light easy mover from When you think about breed type what comes to your mind? To me the side with reach and drive and appeared to be covering ground effi- breed type in borzoi means an elegant athletic hound and the attributes ciently & without effort. that contribute to that. The overall balance of body parts, how they fit together, effortless power when moving, with the requirements from Award of Merits, 10 in all, were all very high quality borzoi and to nar- the standard that distinguish a borzoi from other breeds, “hare-shaped row it down from some of the best borzoi on the continent was a very feet; Ears-Small and fine in quality; Loins-Extremely muscular” and difficult task which left many quality borzoi leaving the ring without so on. We all have a picture in our heads of what the “perfect” borzoi a ribbon. All of the Award of Merits exhibited “flowing lines, proper should look like and I think most of us would agree that each of us condition, sound running gear and unmistakable elegance with effort- might not always see the same picture. However it is important to less movement”. remember that there are varying degrees of latitude within the standard which would allow two borzoi to be correct for example but would not I would like to make special mention of the 2 veteran dogs who necessarily make them look identical. received AOMs:

Judging is about balancing priorities and the only way to put your Veteran dog 10 and over, Ch. Khanzade’s Zardonyx, JC, (DOB- judging abilities to the test is to get yourself into the ring and do it. 10/29/90): this black and tan handsome 11+ year old was in outstand- Having 2+ minutes to evaluate each dog in a class is much tougher ing condition for his age and although his movement wasn’t quite as than sitting at ringside, watching at your leisure, where you can exam- strong as a younger dog he still had plenty of reach and drive and his ine the entries for a much longer period of time. In addition, “hands overall quality and structure were still very apparent. His presence in

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my ring brought tears to my eyes. pretty head and expression, forechest with good shoulder/upperarm layback balanced with good bend of stifle, correct feet and fluid move- Veteran dog under 10, Ch. P.O.S.H. Fairbanks Of The Wild Hunt, JC, ment with reach and drive that gave her the edge over the second place (DOB-7/7/92): At almost 10 years old this tri-spotted dog looked like bitch. he could have been 6 years young, excellent condition, moved beautifully and well constructed. 12-18 Puppy Bitch: Staraja Russa Bianca Korsakov—White and cream spotted, very typey bitch, beautiful outline, well balanced, beau- The line-up for the Winners Dog Class: tiful head and expression, small correctly-set tightly-held ears, smooth transition from shoulders to a nice rise over the well muscled loin 6-9 puppy dog: Tatezi Shine On Crzy Diamond—this brindle and down to a good bend of stifle with well let down hocks, nice light easy white masculine puppy dog had good muscle tone and was well mover from the side with reach and drive and appeared to be covering balanced with proper angles front to rear. His movement and overall ground efficiently & without effort. balance is what put him first in his class. Novice: Wind’N Satin Secretive Caller, CD, CGC—brindle Irish- 9-12 puppy dogs: Chihawk Tahoe First Wave—tri-spotted masculine spotted bitch, pretty head and expression, correct tightly held ears, puppy dog, correct feet, pretty head, good muscle tone, well-boned nicely balanced front to rear with low hocks, nice topline. with a nicely filled-out body and a light and easy mover from the side. Bred by Bitch: Phoenixx Glorius Celebration—beautiful red brindle 12-18 puppy dogs: Po Dusham Fireside Dreams—red and white bitch, very nice overall, petite athletic-looking bitch, pretty head dog, very pretty expression, beautiful and expression, small correct- head, nice ear set , curvy with nicely ly-set tightly-held ears, good balanced angles front and rear, reach shoulder/upperarm layback, and drive combined with a light easy smooth transition from ground-covering sidegait put this dog shoulders to a nice rise at the head of his class. over the well-muscled loin down to a good bend of Novice Class: Mielikki Can’t Stop stifle with well-let-down Me Now—white and red sable spot- low hocks, correct feet, nice ted dog, pretty head, nice ear set, very light easy mover from the light easy mover from the side. side with reach and drive and appeared to be covering Bred By dog: Khanzade Top Flt ground efficiently & without Black Nite N’GA—dominant black effort. Irish-marked dog, long chiseled head, correct amount of bone for his size, American Bred: Woodacre’s balanced outline front to rear, from Rozana of Kansai, CD, the side his reach and drive covered KASOWSKI PHOTO TOM CGC—Brindle and white ground in smooth, effortless and effi- spotted, pretty head and cient manner which is what gave him expression, small correct- the edge above the second place dog. ly-set tightly-held ears, good shoulder/upperarm layback, American Bred dog: Del Sol Total Eclipse smooth transition from shoulders Of The Moon, JC—white & red brindle-spotted dog, pretty head, to a nice rise over the well-muscled loin down to a good bend of stifle curvy, muscled and well-angulated and balanced from front to rear with well-let-down low hocks, nice light movement from the side with with nice substance of body and a light efficient mover from the side. reach and drive.

Open dog: Kristull Radium Of Ryhka, JC—red and white spotted dog Open Bitch: Regius One Star In Sight—Red and White spotted, very , pretty head & expression with small correctly-set tightly held ears, petite pretty and feminine curvy bitch, pretty head, forechest with very athletic-looking with balanced front and rear angles, smooth tran- good shoulder/upperarm layback balanced with good bend of stifle sition from shoulders to a nice rise over the well-muscled loin down to and low hock, correct feet and light fluid movement with reach and a good bend of stifle with well-let-down low hocks & correct hare feet, drive that put her ahead of the second place bitch. nice light easy mover from the side with reach and drive and appeared to be covering ground efficiently & without effort. Veteran Bitch 7 Yrs and Under 10: Romanoc Color Full Swing New Moon, SC—Red and White spotted bitch, pretty head and expression, Lineup for the Winners Bitch Class: shoulder/upper arm layback balanced with good bend of stifle and low hock, smooth transition from shoulders to a nice rise over the 6-9 Puppy bitch: Savladai Frost The Air Svershin—Sable and white well-muscled loin, correct feet and light fluid movement with reach spotted, nice front assembly, balanced with good bend of stifle and and drive (when she wanted to move!). well-let-down hocks, pretty expression, nice earset, smooth transition of topline and moved very nicely and fluid from the side. Her overall I would like to thank you all once again for this tremendous opportu- angles and balance put her in first place. nity. It was an honor and a privilege. My hope is that each exhibitor felt like their entry received the equal consideration and attention they 9-12 puppy bitch: Bokhara’s Tiger Lilly—Red and white spotted bitch, deserved, ribbon or no ribbon. Special thanks to all that exhibited; you made my 2002 National experience a wonderful one!§ 13 2002 NATIONAL SPECIALTY Obedience

High in Obedience Trial (Novice Class B, score 195.5) CH. VIRSHINA ROSE OF PARADISE, CD, SC, CGC Breeder: Chris Bradley. By Ch. Virshina Renaissance Korbel, JC - Ch. Virshina Fireside Glow, CDX, NAJ, CGC. Owner: Todd Brandtman

Award of Merit / Open Class ‘A’ Award of Merit / Graduate Novice, score 180 SECRET GARDEN HOLY NIGHT, CD, CGC FUSILIER CIE MY PIECE OF D’ ROC, CD, CGC Breeder: Mary Moran. By Ch. SG Sword of the Spirit, CGC - Ch. Breeder: Chere C. Fuessel. By Ch. Romanoc Romanz D’ Roc at Secret Garden Leap of Faith. Coburn - Fusilier Korsakov Bolka. Owners: Colleen Thiboutot and Mary Moran Owner: Linda Beisswenger

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Novice Class ‘A’, score 194.5 Award of Merit / Brace, score 192 CH. RENAISSANCE GENERAL PATTON WIND ‘N SATIN SECRETIVE CALLER, CD, CGC Breeder: Christine Swilley. By Ch. Virshina Renaissance Sage – Ch. Breeders: Mary Childs and Karen Murray. By Ch. Wind ‘n Satin Virshina Renaissance Topaz. Iceman Cometh, JC – Kansai’s Katalina Kallin’. Owners: Cindi and Paul Gredys Owners: Rebecca Smith and M. Childs WOODACRE’S ROZANA OF KANSAI, CD, CGC Breeders: K. Murray and R. Smith. By Ch. Wind ‘n Satin Komazuar – Ch. Adair N’ Hug Chanel, CD, JC, CGC. Owner: Rebecca B. Smith

Owners: R. Smith and K. Murray NOVICE CLASS ‘A’ 188.5 ENTWOOD HIGH SIERRA. HM883584/05. 1/4/00. Breeders: Lealie W. and C.T. Carroll and Traci Hilbert. By FC Mufasa Midnite O’ Silkenswift – Entwood Catherina Velikaya. Owner: Gayle Thear (Agent: Leslie W. Carroll) 187 TÉINE MIDKNIGHT RUSH HOUR, JC, NA. HM771402/01. 5/25/98. Breeders: Anne Midgarden and Donna Maharan. By DC Téine Windmaster of Foxwood, SC – Téine Midknight Hellfire. Owner: Teresa J. Burks, DVM Veteran Class, score 192 186 KIROV MULIPHEIN OF HIGHPOINT, CGC. HM782307/05. CH. ADAIR N’ HUG CHANEL, CD, JC, CGC 6/26/98. Breeder: Barbara E. Ewing. By Ch. Meyta Dostoyevski - DC Kirov Nantahala, SC. Owner: Anne R. Ford Breeder: Robin Adair Rommel. By Cazimir’s Tamorvski – Adair Chardan NOVICE CLASS ‘B’ Porsche. 195 TÉINE LYRICAL MAGIC OF RIJU, JC, NA. HM863609/09. 11/7/99. Breeder: Anne Midgarden, DVM. By DC Téine Windmaster of Foxwood, SC - Ch. Meyta’s Donya. Owners: Rich and June Mintchell 192 ROYALE SHALIMAR OF KYROV, JC. HM827353/01. 1/7/99. Breeder: Susan Marcyan. By Ch. Kyrov’s Crescendo - Ch. Aspenglo Gabrielle Royale. Owners: Todd and Toby Brandtman 192 ENVOGUE BLACK RIPPLE. HM976931/01. 4/29/95. Breeders: B. Emmerson, C. Mausolf and N. Stanley. By Podarn Pirate Pensance – Broughclay Elina. Owner: Dr. Daphne A. Moree VETERAN CLASS 189 CH. PORTSPSOVAIA’S BORZOODLE, CD, JC. HM550982/04. 11/6/94. Breeder: John Von Schlegel. By Obskaya’s Kenya Portspsovaia - Obskaya’s India Portspsovaia, JC. Owner: Susan Lundebjerg

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Lure Coursing At the 2002 Borzoi National Specialty by Beth Coney DVM great big thank you to everyone who worked to make the Borzoi wearing black tie and tails (starched shirts, a color line-drawing of 4 Borzoi taking a National Specialty ASFA Lure red cummerbunds and all!) in keeping with wolf, the houndsmen arriving to help - sprin- Field Trial this past weekend at the formality and honor of judging the larg- kled throughout with drawings of Borzoi Old Mill Farm in Cartersville, GA, est ASFA trial ever at a Borzoi National! moving to the hunt with the riders, Borzoi Aa huge success. We had a pre-entry of 63 They did their usual expert job judging coursing hare, fox and wolf. Definitely hounds and ended up running 54. We started - combined with the course plan, it was a keepsake. Thanks to Rey & Yvonne roll calling at 7:45 for those that were there, apparent who the exceptional dogs were and McGehee, Barb Ewing and Andy Knapp for ran the first course at 8:25 and were finished these Borzoi were justly and fairly rewarded providing the artwork for the catalogue. with prelims by 10:00 am, finals by noon- by the judges. Jan Swayze put together a gorgeous ish; ran five run-offs, gave a 20-minute rest Shirri Peak trophy table - flowering plants, blue velvet to the FCH BOB entrant (who just had 2 did and a wire sculpture of the National theme runoffs to determine the overall Best of Breed: “Believe in Magic” - including Borzoi! winner of the FCH Stake) Ravenwolf Midsummer Flyte, FCH Gary Runyan contributed 4 life-sized and ran Best of Breed at concrete Borzoi to stand guard! At 12:50pm. Well done, awards (being videotaped) we everyone involved! had each placing dog stand in The exhibitors front of the crowd to accept its knew we had a honors, while the registered lot of dogs to get name, sire & dam, breeder through before and owner were noted. the AKC JC tests Interesting how many Borzoi in the afternoon are get of, or are related to, and EVERYONE past National winning and was right there for placing dogs. A lovely end to a roll call and when lovely day. their course was called to How great and smooth-running the line - this trial couldn’t was this trial? I was field trial chairper- S HO have run so smoothly without T O son and I didn’t have to do diddley! (except N S ITE P the help and cooperation of all of the HOTO be Paddock Nazi - and some of you just exhibitors, every one of you - you guys her usual can’t appreciate a good Paddock Nazi). The made it a fun, fun day. wonderful, organized job of being Field moral is: get experienced, excellent people The course plan was every bit of 945 Trial Secretary, assisted by Susan Weinkein and let them free to do their thing. Thanks yards, large and long and open on the and Katie Kaltenborn. Scores were posted again to one and all for just about the “easi- slightly rolling course, with several long nearly immediately at the conclusion of each est, best” field trial I’ve ever attended - and straights and it ran extremely well. It did a Stake. Barb Ewing created a glorious Field it was filled with exceptional Borzoi, too! good job of separating out Borzoi on speed, Events Catalogue - color cover of a lady rid- What a wonderful day ! And, the winners agility and endurance - a fair number of ing side-saddle with her Borzoi; back cover are: Borzoi found this distance a little longer than they were used to, while fitter dogs had no problem. Open Stake A: Entry 10 We used two smaller white plastic bags rather close together and a piece of rabbit 1 & Open Stake Winner - CH Majenkir Raynbo’s Dazzle SC - Ron & Jennifer Zucker. fur, as lure. With the exception of one dog 2. Avalon Habit of Perfection - Alicia Miller & Sandra Moore. who felt “I chased it, I get to take it home” 3. Royale Shalimar of Kyrov - Todd & Toby Brandtman. (Pearl, we know who you are) the fur pre- 4. Mielikki Spread My Wings - Renee McCartin. sented no problems to the dogs. NBQ. Entwood Isle of Fury, SC - Leslie W. Carroll. We imported two terrific lure operators, (both greyhound people), Mike Lorenzo Open Stake B: Entry 10 from New York (FCH and BOB) and Todd Birchfield from the Atlanta area (Open, 1. Winter Solstice of Paradise - Joe & Maggie Michaels & Todd & Toby Brandtman. Vets), to alternate Lure Operator and 2. Teine Enchantress - Anne Midgarden DVM. Huntmaster duties. Every dog got a very 3 Majenkir Irish Pewter JC - Karen Staudt-Cartabona. fair shot at being able to show its ability 4. Stillwater British Echo - Charles Tyson. to its best. The few inevitable breakdowns NBQ. CH Tahoe’s Bold Bidder - Steven & KC Artley. on-course were handled immediately and expediently. Field Champion Stake A: Entry 11 Our judges were experienced, long-time All-Breed ASFA judges Tom Cigolle and 1. Wintrwind Beyond Imagination FCH - Susan Caulkins. Steve Curry - who surprised us by arriving 2. Vitrina L’Etoile Du Nord FCH JC - Valorie Vig Trantanella. Continued on page 54

16 Triathlon 2002 NATIONAL SPECIALTY

Best in Triathlon CH. GLADKII VETER LIGHTNING BOLT, SC Breeders: Roy Silguero & Curtis Judd. By Ch. Phantom Lake Onyx Lost Creek - Wind ’n Satin Witch Hazel. Owners: Dee Burkholder, Roy Silguero& C. Judd

2002 BCOA TRIATHLON SCORE SHEET

Obedience Conformation Lure Coursing Entrant Base Bonus Base Bonus Base Bonus Total 100 20 100 20 100 20 360 FC Riju Hrt’s Desire of Woronzova, CD, SC, NA, F.Ch.,CGC....81.0...... 83.0...... 75.25...... 239.25 Teine Kiss the Drummer, JC ...... 81.0...... 83.0...... 22.25...... 186.25 FC Wind ‘n Satin Ty Akela, LCM3, SC...... 78.0...... 85.0...... 76.25...... 239.25 C’Lestial Larissa, SC, F.Ch...... 47.0...... 82.0...... 77.25...... 5 211.25 Entwood Isle of Fury, SC...... 60.5...... 86.0...... 76.0...... 222.5 Del Sol Belle Starr, JC, F.Ch...... 59.5...... 94.0...... 76.25...... 229.75 Vitrina Northern Lights, JC...... 47.0...... 87.0...... 78.0...... 8 220.0 3 Royale Shalimir of Kyrov...... 96.0...... 3 93.0...... 76.75...... 5 273.75 Wind ‘n Satin Jagged Edge, SC...... 62.0...... 87.0...... 75.0...... 224.0 Valeska Afterglow...... 75.5...... 93.0.....5 52.25...... 225.75 1 Ch. Gladkii Veter Lightning Bolt, SC, F.Ch...... 93.5...... 93.0....15 76.25...... 8 285.75 4 Ch. Renaissance General Patton...... 97.25.... 12 86.0...... 75.75...... 271.0 Ch. Po Dusham Song of the South, CD...... ABSENT 2 Ch. Virshina Rose of Paradise, CD, SC, CGC...... 97.75.... 20 86.0...... 73.75...... 277.5

17 2002 NATIONAL SPECIALTY Puppy Sweeps

Best in Puppy Sweeps (Dog, 6 – 9 Months) WARWINDS MIDNIGHT IN MOSCOW Breeders: Barbara Tyler Lord, Frederick Lord, DVM, Meghan Lord and Kathryn Wright. By Ch. Warwind Jailhouse Rock – Ch. Warwind Olias Above the Stars. Owners: Barbara Tyler Lord and Frederick Lord, DVM

Best Opposite Sex in Puppy Sweeps (Bitch, 15 – 18 Months) STARAJA RUSSA BIANCA KORSAKOV Breeders: Susanna and Kristiina Voutilainen. By Darbaschan’s Scotch Amber – Borscana Helter Skelter. Owner: Jane M. Bishop

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PUPPY Sweeps Dogs, 9 months and under 12 PUPPY Sweeps Dogs, 12 months and under 15 MELOCKOFF’S THE MILKMAN DID IT PO DUSHAM FIRESIDE DREAMS Breeders: Gale D. Snoddy and Mary and Dora Childs. By Breeder: Alice M. Reese. By Ch. Ksar Po Dusham Aruba – Ch. Po Melockoff’s Gorgeous George, JC - Windor Basic Blk Wind ‘n Satin. Dusham Heartsafire. Owner: Gale D. Snoddy Owner: Alice M. Reese

PUPPY Sweeps Dogs, 15 months and under 18 PUPPY Sweeps Bitches, 6 months and under 9 ADRIENNE INHERIT THE WIND SVORA’S WHIRLAWAY Breeder: J.A. Leikam. By Ch. Fawnwood Minstrel of the Wind – Ch. Breeders: Michael and Shirley McFadden. By Ch. Zimistraija Adrienne Candle in the Wind. Mozart Play For SV’shin, JC – Ch. Svora’s String of Pearl, JC. Owner: J.A. Leikam Owners: Michael and Shirley McFadden

PUPPY Sweeps Bitches, 9 months and under 12 PUPPY Sweeps Bitches, 12 months and under 15 MAJENKIR BRINDLE BY DESIRE ROKARO’S LUCASTA Breeder: Karen Staudt-Cartabona. By Majenkir Castiron O’Avalyn – Breeders: Margery Armstrong and Mary Childs. By Ch. Wind ‘n Majenkir Jemma Agridor. Owner: Karen Staudt-Cartabona Satin Ty Baba Louie, SC – Rokaro Blackmoor Fandango. Owners: Tracy Fant and Christina Kessler 19 2002 NATIONAL SPECIALTY Puppy Sweeps

PUPPY Sweeps Dogs, 6 months and under 9 By Ch. Gladkii Veter Lightning Bolt, SC – Ch. Gladkii Veter 2 SAVLADAI FROSTY BREW SVERSHIN. LN757081 (Canada). Goldendragon WS. Owners: Roy Silguero and Diane J. Wevley 7/3/01. Breeder: Helen Lee. By Ch. Zimistraija Mozart Play For PUPPY Sweeps Bitches, 9 months and under 12 SV’shin, JC – Savladai Whispering Wind. Owner: Terry Ann Doane 2 SYLVAN SEABURY AUTUMN SORRELL. HM965498/02. 3 WIND ‘N SATIN MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE. HM963811/03. 5/28/01. Breeders: Dr. James Sillers and Christopher and Patti 7/1/01. Breeders: Mary Childs and Roy Silguero. By Ch. Wind ‘n Neale. By Ch. Seabury’s Celtic Warrior – Ch. J.A.Y. Seabury JP Satin Ty Baba Louie, SC – Gladkii Veter Mystic Dancer. Owners: Affectionately. Owners: Christopher and Patti Neale Dora and Gene McDonald and Mary Childs 3 LOTHLORIEN LEIA THE PRINCESS. HM959384/02. 6/5/01. 4 SHEFARO SERAPHIM INDISGUISE. HM971546/07. 7/31/01. Breeder: Katie Kaltenborn. By Ch. AmberWind’s Fire in the Breeder: Sherry Faye Rodarmor. By Ch. Bokhara Shefaro El Dorado Dark, CD, SC - Lothlorien Bette Zephyr’s Reach. Owner: Katie - Shefaro Marino’s Princesa. Owner: Janet M. Saab Kaltenborn PUPPY Sweeps Dogs, 9 months and under 12 4 BOKHARA’S FEARLESS STAR’LASS. HM954403/05. 4/22/01. 2 SYLVAN SEABURY VIRAGO. HM965498/01. 5/28/01. Breeders: Breeders: Shen B. Smith and Tom and Laurie Kasowski. By Ch. Christopher and Patti Neale and Dr. James Sillers. By Ch. Seabury’s J.A.Y. Seabury JP Japaneski Bokhara – Majenkir Bonfire of the Celtic Warrior – Ch. J.A.Y. Seabury JP Affectionately. Owners: Vanities. Owner: Shen B. Smith Christopher and Patti Neale and Dr. James Sillers PUPPY Sweeps Bitches, 12 months and under 15 3 LOTHLORIEN LUKE THE JEDI. HM959384/01. 6/5/01. Breeder: 2 THE FIFTH ELEMENT OF THE WILD HUNT. HM942731/05. Katie Kaltenborn. By Ch. AmberWind’s Fire in the Dark, CD, SC - 3/25/01. Breeders: G. Ariel Duncan and Robert Disanto. By Ch. Lothlorien Bette Zephyr’s Reach. Owner: Katie Kaltenborn Mascha’s Raw Vanilla – DC Odyssey WWW. of the Wild Hunt. 4 BOKHARA’S SUNNY DAZE. HM947078/06. 4/6/01. Breeder: Owner: G. Ariel Duncan Shen B. Smith. By Spritzkof’s Sunset O’Bokhara – Borscana 3 JUBILEE MISTS OF EDEN. HM942083/10. 2/15/01. Breeders: Midnight Sun. Owner: Diane C. Bracuto Cynthia and Paul Gredys. By Ch. Renaissance General Patton – Ch. PUPPY Sweeps Dogs, 12 months and under 15 Kyrov’s Jubilante Hallelujah. Owners: Cynthia and Paul Gredys 2 SEABURY’S GAELIC STORM. HM935324/04. 1/14/01. Breeder: 4 JUBILEE’S HEAVENLY CREATION. HM942083/02. 2/15/01. Dr. James Sillers. By Ch. Seabury’s Celtic Warrior – J.A.Y. Seabury Breeders: Cynthia and Paul Gredys. By Ch. Renaissance General JP Japanel Bokhara. Owner: Rose Cotter-Lyford Patton – Ch. Kyrov’s Jubilante Hallelujah. Owners: Cynthia and 3 Paul Gredys BACK TO THE FUTR OF THE WILD HUNT. HM942731/09. PUPPY Sweeps Bitches, 15 months and under 18 3/25/01. Breeders: Ariel Duncan and Robert DiSanto. By Ch. Mascha’s Raw Vanilla – DC Odyssey WWW of the Wild Hunt, CD, 2 ADRIENNE WIND ROSE. HM923694/03. 10/4/00. Breeder: J.A. SC, NA, NAJ, CGC. Owners: Jane Berardi-Malloy and G. Ariel Leikam. By Ch. Fawnwood Minstrel of the Wind – Ch. Adrienne Duncan Candle in the Wind. Owner: J.A. Leikam 4 JUBILEE FLAMING SWORD O’EDEN. HM942083/03. 2/15/01. 3 MIELIKKI PROPHETS SONG. HM939358/01. 11/24/00. Breeder: Breeders: Cindi and Paul Gredys. By Ch. Renaissance General Renee McCartin. By DC Silkenswift Blaze of Chaos, CD, SC – Patton – Ch. Kyrov’s Jubilante Hallelujah. Owners: Laura Hyatt and Shefaro Mielikki Ebn HaSanna. Owner: Renee McCartin Cindi Gredys 4 BORSCANA CLOUDY DAY. HM980705/01. 12/25/00. Breeders: PUPPY Sweeps Dogs, 15 months and under 18 Lize Edland and Rickard Sellin. By Rainmaker Another Dream - 2 CH. PO DUSHAM BLACKJACK. HM930281/01. 11/12/00. Borscana Rocket Queen. Owner: R. Lynn Shell Breeders: Alice Reese and Lou Avant, DVM. By Ch. Ksar Po Dusham Aruba – Ch. Po Dusham Winter’s on the Wing. Owners: Alice Reese and Lou Avant, DVM (Dog) 3 ASPENGLO PLACHE TUMBLEWEED. HM923526/01. 10/1/00. Breeders: Kim S. Plache and E.L. Ward. By Rising Star Wolfsong Serenade – Ch. Aspenglo Second Glance, CD, CGC. Owner: Kim S. Plache 4 MIELIKKI SPREAD MY WINGS. HM939358/05. 11/24/00. Breeder: Renee McCartin. By DC Silkenswift Blaze of Chaos, CD, SC, CGC – Shefaro Mielikki Ebn HaSanna. Owner: Renee McCartin PUPPY Sweeps Bitches, 6 months and under 9 2 ASTARA BELLINA AT RAYNBO. HM976423/03. 7/20/01. Breeder: Carvey Graves. By Astara Lasting Impression Lido – Astara Keeping On With Love. Owners: Roni and Jennifer Zucker

3 WARWINDS MUSIC OF THE NIGHT. HM979769/02. 8/12/01. KASOWSKI PHOTO TOM Breeders: Barbara Tyler Lord, Frederick Lord, DVM, Meghan Lord and Kathryn Wright. By Ch. Warwinds Jailhouse Rock – Ch. Warwind Olias Above the Stars. Owners: Kathryn and James F. Wright and Meghann Dorais Lord Lorrie Scott, Southern California Borzoi 4 BELIZAR CLOSE ENCOUNTER. HM966883/06. 8/1/01. Rescue, awarding a plaque to Maureen Breeders: Roy Silguero, Diane J. Wevley and Dee Burkholder. Bardwell in thanks for her fund-raising help.

20 Veteran Sweeps 2002 NATIONAL SPECIALTY

Best in Veteran Sweepstakes (Dogs, 8 years and under 9) CH. KSAR PO DUSHAM ARUBA Breeder: Susan Pennington. By DC Tour De Force of the Wild Hunt, CD, SC – Ch. Quin’s Tatiana of Lynmar. Owner: Alice Reese

Best Opposite Sex in Veteran Sweepstakes (Bitches, 7 years and under 8) CH. J.A.Y. SEABURY JP AFFECTIONATELY Breeder: Jay Ito. By Ch. Seabury’s Chrisma - Ch. Seabury’s Lauralei. Owners: Dr. James Sillers and Christopher and Patti Neale

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VETERAN Sweepstakes Dogs, 7 years and under 8 VETERAN Sweepstakes Dogs, 9 years and under 10 CH. MANDOLIN-MOORLAND STRAVINSKY CH. P.O.S.H. FAIRBANKS OF THE WILD HUNT, JC Breeder: Pat Hardy. By Ch. Romanoff of the Moorlands, JC – Moorland’s Breeders: G. Ariel Duncan, Jay Cunningham and George Hawkins. By Ch. P.O.S.H. Kamyenskya. Owner: Pat Hardy Echovesna’s Islaev - Ch. Z’Esprit of the Wild Hunt. Owner: G. Ariel Duncan

VETERAN Sweepstakes Dogs, 10 years and older VETERAN Sweepstakes Bitches, 8 years and under 9 CH. KHANZADE’S ZARDONYX, JC QUIESSENCE LOUISIANA CRUDE, JC Breeders: Bruce and Katrina Averill. By Ch. Khanzade’s Hagen - Khanzade’s Breeders: Jessica Baker and Gale McCullough. By Ch. That’s-A Brutal Nirah of Sundown. Owners: Melissa Hundley and Katrina Averill Truth - Ch. Knapovich’s Elena. Owner: Jessica Baker

VETERAN Sweepstakes Bitches, 9 years and under 10 VETERAN Sweepstakes Bitches, 10 years and older CH. KAJAI’S LOVE STORY CH. RABREGA LADY PEACH, CD, JC, CGC Breeders: Kathryn and James F. Wright. By Ch. Wolstencroft Peerless Breeder: Linda Mazor. By Ch. Rabrega Rustlin Wind - Rabrega Sweet Kajai, SC - Ch. Kajai’s Glimpse of Divinity. Destiny Wyvern. Owners: Kathryn and James F. Wright Owner: Susan Van de Water

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BCOA National Sweeps Critique By Chris Bradley

’d like to thank the members of the Borzoi Club of America for made. The exhibits made my decisions easy, due to the overall quality voting to have me judge the Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes. It but difficult because there were so many fine Borzoi. Obviously, some was the highlight of my 31 years in Borzoi. I feel so fortunate to exhibitors will feel I did a better job than others! have been honored with this assignment. I thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your votes, your entries and your many My Best in Puppy Sweepstakes is a pup I’ll watch in the future. He Ipositive comments afterwards. is Warwind’s Midnight in Moscow, from the 6-9 month class. He was well-balanced, moved like a dream, personality plus, beautiful When I got the ever-memorable phone call, to say I’d won the assign- headpiece, great topline... tiny bit short-coupled but we’ll see how he ment, I was thrilled at the prospect of judging. I had just had my fourth matures. surgery for bowel cancer and had exhausted all the chemos available for my particular cancer. This assignment gave me the resolve that I My BOS Puppy was Staraja Russa Bianca Korsakov, from the 15-18 needed to be healthy for Atlanta and to continue my fight. month class. What a wonderful bitch! She had attitude, smooth and long-striding side movement, superb front and rear movement, a fault- Seeing old friends and making new ones was a great pleasure for me. less outline and a beautiful head. I predict a great future for her. After judging, when I was allowed to see a catalog, I realized that I had put my hands on the pups and vets of breeders I’ve long-admired Again, many thanks to those who exhibited their dogs to me. I had and many dogs of up-and-coming breeders and exhibitors. That was, a wonderful time. I would especially like to thank those Show indeed, a great honor. Overall, I was tremendously pleased with what Committee members who made me feel so welcome and comfortable. I felt and saw. It was an experience I’ll never forget.§

The Veterans shown to me were glorious. They were clean and well-groomed and beautifully presented. They were enthusiastic and Futurity Classes Continued elegant and most traveled around the ring as though it were yesterday that they competed. Of the +/- 30 Veterans, all but two were alert and Virginia E. Jones. By Ch. Borscana Vargavinter, JC – Ch. Majenkir had the look of enthusiasm for life. Two precious Vets had a vacant Moxie Minx of VS, SC. Owner: Virginia E. Jones and “lost” look in their eyes; perhaps confused with the unfamiliar Futurity Bitches - 21 months & under 24 months surroundings. I had mixed feelings about being allowed to pick one 2 MAJENKIR ALUNYA. HM895007/03. 5/1/00. Breeder: Karen winner of each class. In three classes, there were two Vets who could Staudt-Cartabona. By Ch. Majenkir Impressive – Majenkir have easily won First Place. I do understand and appreciate the ratio- Mirabella. Owner: Karen Staudt-Cartabona nale for selecting only First; but it was tough! 3 SAVLADAI FOREIGN INTRIGUE. HM951881/01. 5/15/00. Breeder: Helen W. Lee. By Ch. J.A.Y. Seabury JP Japaneski My Best in Veteran Sweepstakes was Ch. Ksar Po Dusham Aruba, Bokhara – Savladai Build A Vision. Owners: Maureen Bardwell and with his obvious elegance and outline. Hands on, however, he was Helen W. Lee an even more impressive dog. He had a strong pro-sternum and front 4 CH. KANSAI’Z CALL TO MY HEART, JC. HM892054/09. 5/7/00. assembly. My BOS was Ch. J.A.Y. Seabury JP Affectionately, who Breeders: Mary Childs and Karen Murray. By Ch. Wind ‘n Satin looked fantastic, for having had pups recently. Neither Aruba nor Iceman Cometh, JC – Kansai’s Katalina Kallin’. Owners: Karen Nara put a foot down wrong and both had a commanding presence. Murray and Cathleen Dubuque My Puppy Sweepstakes classes were a dream come true. Our breed is in very good shape and those breeders should be very proud. Of Photos Not Available: the +/- 120 entries, only six were missing teeth; bites were generally st good. Two were undershot. I had quite a variety of heads from which 1 Place LGRA Race Meet to choose; all within the standard, yet interesting to balance against SILKENSWIFT ESKARINA, SC the rest of the pup. Most eyes were nicely shaped and I was impressed Owner: Dalzell; Meet Score: 18; GRC: 6; NRC: 6 with the quality of ears (thin leathers, small and nicely placed). I had several comments from exhibitors who seemed to appreciate that their Overall Winner ASFA Field Champion Stake pups’ heads were examined last. It seemed to relax the pups and pre- FC RIJU HRTS’ DESIRE OF WORONZOVA, CD, SC, CGC vent what can sometimes be the “dreaded puppy mouth experience.” Breeders: D. and T. Russell. By FC Téine Mayberry Burning Desire, JC – FC Baroncroft Annika, SC. Owners: Rich and June Mintchell As we would expect, some pups were going through the “gawkies” Winner ASFA Veteran Stake and weren’t moving as well as they will. Rear movement was generally good; fronts were a little “iffy,” with many pups out at the elbow; WILLOWWIND’S LUCKY ZOE, LCM or toeing in. Many pups had phenomenal side movement and will, Breeders: Dawn Kelly, Sandra Moore & Diana Embry. By Ch. Starwind’s most likely, only get better with age. I saw quite a variety in toplines, Lucky Domino – Stillwater Avalon Mist. Owners: D. & G. Lillian which “on the day” may be quite different from the eventual adult. Winner ASFA Open Stake There were several pups I would have proudly brought home! KARANOFF ZIMA I had several classes, with placements which could have gone 2-1-4-3, Breeder: Karen Klein, PhD. By Carrera Red Storm Rising – majenkir or other combinations and I was very pleased with the placements I Snow Witch, SC, FCh. Owner: Karen Klein, PhD.

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Best in Futurity (Bitches – 9 months & under 12 months / Best Junior Bitch) ZHARKOV FIRESTARTER Breeders: Shirri Peak and Katrina Averill. By DC Silkenswift Blaze’s Darkfire, SC – Ch. Khanzade Zharkov True Image. Owners: Shirri Peak and Les Pekarski

Best Opposite Sex in Futurity (Dogs – 6 months & under 9 months / Best Junior Dog WARWINDS MIDNIGHT IN MOSCOW Breeders: Barbara Tyler Lord, Frederick Lord, DVM, Meghan Lord and Kathryn Wright. By Ch. Warwinds Jailhouse Rock – Ch. Warwind Olias Above the Stars. Owners: Barbara Tyler Lord and Frederick Lord, DVM

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Futurity Dogs - 9 months & under 12 months Futurity Dogs - 12 months & under 15 months SYLVAN SEABURY VIRAGO PO DUSHAM FIRESIDE DREAMS Breeders: Christopher and Patti Neale and Dr. James Sillers. By Ch. Breeder: Alice Reese. By Ch. Ksar Po Dusham Aruba – Ch. Po Seabury’s Celtic Warrior – Ch. J.A.Y. Seabury JP Affectionately. Dusham Heartsafire. Owner: Alice Reese Owners: Christopher and Patti Neale and Dr. James Sillers

Best Senior Dog (18 months & under 21 months) Futurity Dogs - 15 months & under 18 months MONARCH SYLVAN ZORRO MIELIKKI A DAY AT THE RACES Breeders: Chris and Patti Neale and Shawn and Tammy Smith. Breeder: Renee McCartin. By DC Silkenswift Blaze of Chaos, CD, By Ch. Oaklara Shadow of the Moon – Ch. Monarch Chrystal SC, CGC – Shefaro Mielikki Ebn HaSanna. Chandelier. Owners: Christopher and Patti Neale Owner: Renee McCartin

Futurity Dogs - 21 months & under 24 months Futurity Bitches - 6 months & under 9 months CH. KENAI’S HEART AND SOUL WARWINDS MUSIC OF THE NIGHT Breeders: Michelle Luckey-Rowton and John Rowton. By Ch. Kenai’s Breeders: Barbara Tyler Lord, Frederick Lord, DVM, Meghan Lord and Keys to Imagination – Sebranova’s Ramunder of Kenai. Owners: Kathryn Wright. By Ch. Warwinds Jailhouse Rock – Ch. Warwind Olias Above Jackie Browning, Joanne Browning and Michelle Luckey-Rowton the Stars. Owners: Kathryn and James F. Wright and Meghann Dorais Lord 25 2002 NATIONAL SPECIALTY Futurity

Futurity Bitches - 12 months & under 15 months Best Senior Bitch (21 months & under 24 months) THE FIFTH ELEMENT OF THE WILD HUNT SOYARA’S BEAUTIFUL DREAMER Breeders: G. Ariel Duncan and Robert DiSanto. By Ch. Mascha’s Breeders: Prudence Hlatky, Karen Shepard and Mary Mazur. By Ch. Raw Vanilla – DC Odyssey WWW of the Wild Hunt, CD, SC, NA, Soyara’s Titan of Blackmoor, JC - Ch. Soyara’s Mystical Dream, JC. NAJ, CGC. Owner: G. Ariel Duncan Owners: Prudence and Dr. Gregory Hlatky

Futurity Bitches - 15 months & under 18 months Futurity Bitches - 18 months & under 21 months ADRIENNE WIND ROSE WIND ‘N SATIN I AM LEGEND Breeder: J.A. Leikam. By Ch. Fawnwood Minstrel of the Wind – Ch. Breeders: Mary Childs and Norma Spivey. By Ch. Wind ‘n Satin Adrienne Candle in the Wind. Iceman Cometh, JC - Ch. Wind ‘n Satin Mikala Lilac Ridge. Owner: J.A. Leikam Owners: Susan Van de Water and Mary Childs

Futurity Best Stud Dog Futurity Best Brood Bitch CH. WIND ‘N SATIN ICEMAN COMETH, JC CH. J.A.Y. SEABURY JP AFFECTIONATELY Breeders: Mary Childs and Margery Armstrong. By Ch. Klasyx Chulista Breeder: Jay Ito. By Ch. Seabury’s Chrisma - Ch. Seabury’s Lauralei. Irish Lullaby, JC – Rokaro Blackmoor Fandango. Owners: Dr. James Sillers and Christopher and Patti Neale Owner: Liz Green

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Futurity Dogs - 6 months & under 9 months Pearce and Roni and Jennifer Zucker 2 SZZAN’S HARRY POTTER. LQ746988 (Canada). 8/15/01. Futurity Dogs - 21 months & under 24 months Breeders: Dr. David Barclay and Suzanne Goodchild. By Taugo’s 2 KANSAI’Z CALLING CARD. HM892054/06. 5/7/00. Breeders: B Flyte of Ryzann – Astragorn Southern Cross. Owner: Melanie Mary Childs and Karen Murray. By Ch. Wind ‘n Satin Iceman Richards Cometh, JC – Kansai’s Katalina Kallin’. Owner: Karen Murray 3 GLADKII VETER VLADIMIR INXCES. HM966883/03. 8/1/01. 3 KSAR MY KOMET AT ANOTAK, JC. HM897124/24. 5/14/00. Breeders: Roy Silguero, Diane J. Wevley and Dee Burkholder. Breeder: Susan Pennington and Longlesson Knl. By Ch. Majenkir By Ch. Gladkii Veter Lightning Bolt, SC – Ch. Gladkii Veter My Way – DC Ksar Po Dusham French Kiss. SC. Owners: Roger F. Goldendragon WS. Owners: Megan Weller and Roy Silguero and Joyce C. Katona 4 FUSILIER FLASH DANCE. HM972569/05. 8/15/01. Breeder: 4 SAVLADAI FOREIGNER AT BOKHARA. HM939922/01. Chere C. Fuessel. By Ch. Oaklara Shadow Dancer – Fusilier Cirrus. 5/15/00. Breeder: Helen W. Lee. By Ch. J.A.Y. Seabury JP Japaneski Owner: Barbara Fuessel Bokhara – Savladai Build A Vision. Owners: Maureen Bardwell and Futurity Dogs - 9 months & under 12 months Shen Smith 2 MELOCKOFF’S THE MILKMAN DID IT. HM957608/03. Futurity Bitches - 6 months & under 9 months 5/19/01. Breeders: Mary and Dora Childs and Gale Snoddy. By 2 FUSILIER FAN DANZER AT COBURN. HM972569/10. 8/15/01. Melockoff’s Gorgeous George, JC - Windor Basic Blk Wind ‘n Breeder: Chere C. Fuessel. By Ch. Oaklara Shadow Dancer – Satin. Owner: Gale Snoddy Fusilier Cirrus. Owner: Pat Shaw 3 ZHARKOV AVALON QUEST FOR FIRE. HM977370/10. 6/17/01. 3 BELIZAR CLOSE ENCOUNTER. HM966883/06. 8/1/01. Breeders: Shirri Peak and Katrina Averill. By DC Silkenswift Breeders: Roy Silguero, Diane J. Wevley and Dee Burkholder. Blaze’s Darkfire, SC – Ch. Khanzade Zharkov True Image. Owners: By Ch. Gladkii Veter Lightning Bolt, SC – Ch. Gladkii Veter Sandra Moore and Shirri Peak Goldendragon WS. Owners: Roy Silguero and Diane J. Wevley 4 CHIHAWK TAHOE FIRST WAVE. HM959984/04. 5/3/01. 4 FUSILIER CLOUD DANCER. HM972569/02. 8/15/01. Breeder: Breeders: Tami and Peggy Marshall and K.C. Artley. By Ch. Chere C. Fuessel. By Ch. Oaklara Shadow Dancer – Fusilier Cirrus. Seventh Dynasty of the Wild Hunt, JC - Tahoe’s Brite Chihawk Owner: Chere Fuessel Rose, SC. Owners: Tami L. and Peggy Marshall Futurity Bitches - 9 months & under 12 months Futurity Dogs - 12 months & under 15 months 2 MAJENKIR BRINDLE BY DESIRE. HM956822/01. 5/9/01. 2 BACK TO THE FUTR OF THE WILD HUNT. HM942731/09. Breeder: Karen Staudt-Cartabona. By Majenkir My Castiron 3/25/01. Breeders: G. Ariel Duncan and Robert DiSanto. By Ch. O’Avalyn - Majenkir Jemma Agridor. Owner: Karen Staudt- Mascha’s Raw Vanilla – DC Odyssey WWW of the Wild Hunt, CD, Cartabona SC, NA, NAJ, CGC. Owners: Jane Berardi-Malloy and G. Ariel 3 CHIHAWK TAHOE TOMB RAIDER HM959984/03. 5/3/01. Duncan Breeders: Tami and Peggy Marshall and K.C. Artley. By Ch. 3 JUBILEE GOVERNS THE NIGHT. HM942083/05. 2/15/01. Seventh Dynasty of the Wild Hunt, JC - Tahoe’s Brite Chihawk Breeders: Cynthia and Paul Gredys. By Ch. Renaissance General Rose, SC. Owners: Tami L. and Peggy Marshall Patton – Ch. Kyrov’s Jubilante Hallelujah. Owners: Chris Swilley 4 SYLVAN SEABURY AUTUMN SORRELL. HM965498/02. and Cynthia Gredys 5/28/01. Breeders: Dr. James Sillers and Christopher and Patti 4 MASCHA’S MATRIX OF THE WILD HUNT. HM942731/06. Neale. By Ch. Seabury’s Celtic Warrior - Ch. J.A.Y. Seabury JP 3/25/01. Breeders: G. Ariel Duncan and Robert DiSanto. By Ch. Affectiontely. Owners: Christopher and Patti Neale Mascha’s Raw Vanilla – DC Odyssey WWW of the Wild Hunt, CD, Futurity Bitches - 12 months & under 15 months SC, NA, NAJ, CGC. Owners: G. Ariel Duncan and Ralph Jamison 2 JUBILEE IN THE IMAGE. HM942083/09. 2/15/01. Breeders: Futurity Dogs - 15 months & under 18 months Cynthia and Paul Gredys. By Ch. Renaissance General Patton – Ch. 2 ADRIENNE INHERIT THE WIND. HM923694/01. 10/4/00. Kyrov’s Jubilante Hallelujah. Owner: Barbara S. Blair Breeder: J.A. Leikam. By Ch. Fawnwood Minstrel of the Wind – Ch. 3 JUBILEE LET THERE BE LIGHT. HM942083/06. 2/15/01. Adrienne Candle in the Wind. Owner: J.A. Leikam Breeders: Cynthia and Paul Gredys. By Ch. Renaissance General 3 CH. PO DUSHAM BLACKJACK. HM930281/01. 11/12/00. Patton – Ch. Kyrov’s Jubilante Hallelujah. Owners: Barbara S. Blair Breeders: Alice Reese and Lou Avant, DVM. By Ch. Ksar Po and Cynthia Gredys Dusham Aruba – Ch. Po Dusham Winter’s on the Wing. Owners: 4 JUBILEE MISTS OF EDEN. HM942083/10. 2/15/01. Breeders: Alice Reese and Lou Avant, DVM Cynthia and Paul Gredys. By Ch. Renaissance General Patton – Ch. 4 GRYFFYN’S AEYRIE CALIBURN. HM941888/01. 12/22/00. Kyrov’s Jubilante Hallelujah. Owners: Cynthia and Paul Gredys Breeders: R. Lynn Shell and Victor Whitlock. By DC Téine Futurity Bitches - 15 months & under 18 months Windmaster of Foxwood, SC – Ch. Kristull Sweet Nikita, JC, CGC. 2 GRYFFYN’S AEYRIE ANDURIL. HM941888/02. 12/22/00. Owner: R. Lynn Shell Breeders: R. Lynn Shell and Victor Whitlock. By DC Téine Futurity Dogs - 18 months & under 21 months Windmaster of Foxwood, SC – Ch. Kristul Sweet Nikita, JC, CGC. 2 MONARCH ANGEL OF MUSIC. HM921222/01. 9/4/00. Breeders: Owner: R. Lynn Shell Shawn and Tammy Smith and Christopher and Patti Neale. By Ch. 3 MIELIKKI’S PROPHET SONG. HM939358/01. 11/24/00. Breeder: Oaklara Shadow of the Moon – Ch. Monarch Chrystal Chandelier. Renee McCartin. By DC Silkenswift Blaze of Chaos, CD, SC, CGC Owners: Shawn and Tammy Smith – Shefaro Mielikki Ebn HaSanna. Owner: Renee McCartin 3 RAYNBO’S AL HA-NISSIM. HM912725/02. 8/9/00. Breeders: Futurity Bitches - 18 months & under 21 months Roni and Jennifer Zucker and Karen Staudt-Cartabona. By Ch. 2 VENICE SHORES ANGELINA. HM916693/01. 9/17/00. Breeder: Raynbo’s Tstorm Front – Majenkir Bridal Veil, JC. Owners: Marina Continued on page 49

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3. FC Windnsatin Kyoti Red River SC LCM - Liz Green. Field Champion Stake C: Entry 10 4. FC Windnsatin Ty Kaa SC FCH - Mary Childs. 1. Kalakirya Howff Noel Caerlin FCH - Leigh A Littleton & Linda NBQ. Del Sol Belle Starr JC FCH - Susan Van de Water. Harbertson. 2. CH Gladkii Veter Lightning Bolt SC FCH - Dee Burkholder, Roy Field Champion Stake B: Entry 11 Silguero & Curtis Judd. 3. Windnsatin Au Brona of Rhyka FCH - Liz Green. Best of Breed & 1. Ravenwolf Midsummer Flyte, FCH - Susan 4. DC Silkenswift Blaze’s Darkfire SC LCM 5 - Bonnie Dalzell. Weinkein. NBQ. FC Nickolai Misty Clairidge GRC FCH JOR SC - R. Lynn 2. Vitrina Northern Lights FCH JC - Valori Vig Trantanella. Shell. 3. C’Lestial Larissa FCH SC - Liz Green. 4. FC Wind’N Satin Au Amberle of Ryhka FCH LCX2 MC - Diana Veteran Stake: Entry 2 Darling & Paul Anuta. NBQ. Lothlorien Damien Zharkov FCH - Katie Kaltenborn & Shirri 1. Willowind’s Lucky Zoe LCM - Deena Barnes. Peak. 2. FC Niteshade’s Phenanthrene of Ryhka LCM 3 - Diana Darling & Paul Anuta.

Candids at the national, (l to r): Lydia Pruett (BY SHIRLEY MCFADDEN), Donna Maharan, Chris Bradley, Laurie Kasowski & Pia Hjerling (BY TOM KASOWSKI)

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