Borzoi Club of America 2007 National Specialty

Borzoi Club Of America 2007 National Specialty

April 23-28, 2007 Warwick, Rhode Island Borzoi Club Of America 2007 National Specialty

April 23-28, 2007 Warwick, Rhode Island

Judges All Regular & Non-Regular Classes: Ms. Barbara Binder Sweepstakes: Ms. Laura Hyatt Futurity: Mrs. Kimberley Horn-Janek Obedience: Mr. James M. Ashton Rally Obedience: Ms. Elizabeth Chase Junior Showmanship: Ms. Jill R. Bregy

Best of Breed/Best Veteran in Classes (Veteran Bitch 7 years and under 10 CH. SKY RUN CATERA, CDX, AX, AXJ, AXP, OJP Breeder: Barbara Skinner. By Ch. Sky Run’s Along For The Ride – Sky Run Victoria’s Secret Owners: Paul and Christine Danker and Barbara Skinner 2 Conformation 2007 National Specialty

Best of Opposite Sex CH. OSDOW AV FJASCHO, JC Breeder: Bjarte Lien. By Coverdale’s Dimitroff – Fjora Av Fjascho Owner: Karen Murray (Dog)

Best of Winners/Best Bred By Exhibitor in Classes (Bred By Exhibitor Bitch) FC GLADKII VETER MATTER OF TASTE, SC Breeders: Roy Silguero, Mary Childs and Dora Childs. By Ch. Yegorov Sea of Change, CD – DC Wind ‘n Satin Ty Kaa, SC, MC Owners: Roy Silguero and Curtis Judd

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Winners Dog (Open Dog) PHAEDRA DRACUL Breeders: Carol Kubiak-Zamora and Kevin T. Shimel, DVM. By Ch. Phaedra Rafiki – Ch. LeiCro’s Russian Ztarshine Owners: Carol Kubiak-Zamora and Kevin T. Shimel, DVM

Best Puppy in Classes (Dog 9 months and under 12) GREYHAVEN WIZARD’S CRYSTAL Breeder: Marilyn Polsfuss. By DC Windrift Believe in Magic, SC – Ch Seabury Cameo at Greyhaven Owner: Marilyn Polsfuss 4 Conformation 2007 National Specialty

Reserve Winners Dog (Bred By Exhibitor) Dogs, 6 months and under 9 JANTAR DARK SIDE OF THE MOON AURORAL’S SINGING’ IN THE RAIN Breeder: Rita S. Walker. By Majenkir Jantar Anam Chara – Ch. Breeders: Jon and Jennifer Steele. By Ch. Auroral’s Across Time Jantar Shepherd’s Moon Sirius – Auroral’s Alyeska Owner: Rita S. Walker Owner: Pat Hardy

Dogs, 12 months and under 18 Dogs, Novice FOXCROFT DRUSUS SOYARA’S ACE OF SPADES Breeders: Angela San Paolo and Peter E. San Paolo. By Ch. Entwood Breeders: Prudence and Dr. Gregory Hlatky. By Ch. Soyara’s Titan Seventh Son – Ch. Foxcroft Fomishka Pilar of Blackmoor, JC – Ch. Soyara’s Chantilly Lace, JC Owners: Angela San Paolo and Peter E. San Paolo Owners: Prudence and Dr. Gregory Hlatky

Dogs, American Bred Reserve Winners Bitch (Bred By Exhibitor) WIND ’N SATIN FLEDGE V COBURN MAJENKIR SILVER FILIGREE Breeders: M. Childs, D. McDonald, P. and S. Shaw. By DC Wind ‘n Breeder: Karen Staudt-Cartabona. By Ch. Majenkir Nearctic Satin Ty Slezi of Zemny, SC – Ch. Coburn’s Silhouette, JC – Bookstor Vanity Fair O’Majenkir Owners: Mary Fisher and Pat Toy (Agent: Dora McDonald) Owners: Elizabeth Cologne-Szymanski and Karen Staudt-Cartabona

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Bitches, 6 months and under 9 Bitches, 9 months and under 12 MASKOVA ISADORA OF MAJENKIR WIND ’N SATIN ZIG ZAG Breeders: E. Cologne Szymanski, K. Staudt-Cartabona and Kit Breeders: M. Childs, D. McDonald and S. Moore. By DC Wind ‘n Kirby. By Ch. Majenkir Proud of Himself – Majenkir Bella Conbrio Satin Ty Slezi of Zemny, SC – FC Avalon Rumor of Angels, SC YBrik. Owners: Elisabeth Cologne Szymanski and James Szymanski Owner: Mary Childs

Bitches, 12 months and under 18 Bitches, Novice MAJENKIR BOOKSTOR GLAMOUR GIRL FC NITESHADE’S PHENANTHRENE OF RYHKA, MC Breeders: Karen Staudt-Cartabona and Karen R. Spey. By Ch. Breeders: Diana Darling and Paul E. Anuta. By Wind ‘n Satin Majenkir Nearctic – Ch. Majenkir Whimsical Escapade Niteshade of Ryhka, SC – Cesium’s Iodine of Ryhka, JC Owners: Karen Staudt-Cartabona and Karen R. Spey Owners: Diana Darling and Paul E Anuta.

Bitches, American Bred Bitches, Open KORSAKOV NEW YORK DIVA ROSCOMMON MAJENKIR MY VIXEN ALEY Breeders: Jane and Morgan Bishop. By Ch. Tufftoo Amadeus – Lead Breeder: Karen Staudt-Cartabona. By Ch. Majenkir My Way Vogue Sky Run JP Carry – Majenkir Mirabella Owners: Colleen Boyle and Pauline Coe Owner: Karen Staudt-Cartabona 6 Conformation 2007 National Specialty

Dogs, Veterans 7 years and under 10 Bitches, Veterans 10 years and older CH. MASCHAS RAW VANILLA CH. ADAIR N’ HUG CHANEL, DC, JC, CGC Breeder: Ralph Jamison. By Mascha’s Aeneus – Odyssey’s Columbia Breeder: R.A. Rommel. By Casimir’s Tamoruski – Adair Chardan Owner: Ralph Jamison Porsche. Owners: R. Smith and Karen Murray

Award of Merit Award of Merit CH PO DUSHAM ROYALIST CH. MONARCH SYLVAN ZORRO Breeder: Alice Reese. By Ch. Po Dusham Blackjack – Ch. Po Breeders: Christopher and Patti Neale and Tammy and Shawn Dusham Heartthrob Smith. By Ch. Oaklara Shadow of the Moon – Ch. Monarch Chrystal Owners: Alfred W. Edlin, MD and Ron Williams (Dog) Chandelier. Owners: Christopher and Patti Neale (Dog)

Award of Merit Award of Merit CH. AURORAL’S ACROSS TIME SIRIUS CH. MASCHAS MATRIX OF THE WILD HUNT, SC, RA Breeder: LaVonne Novakofski. By Ch. P.O.S.H. Echovesna’s Islaev Breeders: G. Ariel Duncan and Robert DiSanto. By Ch. Maschas – Ch. Sirius Reach For The Stars Raw Vanilla, CGC – DC Odyssey WWW. Of the Wild Hunt, CD, SC, Owners: Jon and Jennifer Steele (Dog) NC, NCJ. Owners: G. Ariel Duncan and Ralph Jamison (Dog)

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Award of Merit Award of Merit CH. SYLVAN VITRINA FINIAN’S RAINBOW, JC CH. RISING STAR KAJAI ARIADNE Breeders: Valori Vig Trantanella and Christopher and Patti Neale. By Breeders: Nadine Johnson and Kathryn and James Wright. By Ch. Warwind DC Sylvan Seabury Virago, SC – Ch. Vitrina Zoetrope Journey into Night – Ch. Rising Star Nofretary. Owners: B. Tyler-Lord, K. Owners: Christopher and Patti Neale (Bitch) Wright, M. Lord, F. Lord, and J. Wright (Bitch)

Award of Merit Award of Merit CH. SOYARA’S BEAUTIFUL DREAMER CH. JUBILEE DUNAMAI SOZO, NR Breeders: Prudence Hlatky, Karen Shepard and Mary Mazur. By Ch. Breeders: Cynthia and Paul Gredys. By Ch. Wind ‘n Satin Komazuar Soyara’s Titan of Blackmoor, JC – Ch. Soyara’s Mystical Dream, JC – Ch. Kyrov’s Jubilante Hallelujah, CGC Owners: Prudence and Dr. Gregory Hlatky (Bitch) Owner: Cynthia Gredys (Bitch)

Best Stud Dog Best Brood Bitch CH. MAJENKIR MY WAY CH. SEABURY CAMEO AT GREYHAVEN Breeder: Karen Staudt-Cartabona. By Ch. Majenkir Tsuperlative Breeder: Dr. J. Sillers. By Ch. Greyhaven Stalking moon – Ch. – Majenkir Firefly Seabury Sylvan Nadia Owner: Karen Staudt-Cartabona Owner: Marilyn Polsfuss (Bitch) 8 2007 National Specialty Conformation

Dogs, 12 months and under 18 2 AASHTORIA’S AUCASSIN MASCHA. Breeder: Robin K. Riel. By Mascha’s Achilles – Ch. Aashtoria’s Aurorae Borealis. Owners: William Claus and Elizabeth Denning 3 TIARRA MAJENKIR MAJAE ALLIANCE. Breeders: Kathy A. and William Norelli and Karen Staudt-Cartabona. By Ch. Tiarra’s Rembrandt – Majenkir Tatiana II. Owners: Karen and Kevin Miller, Karen Staudt-Cartabona and Kathy Norelli 4 CAROUSEL’S HIGH FIVE. Breeder: Maryann Conran. By Ch. Rising Star Conquistador, CGC – Ch. Carousel’s Shuvee, JC, CGC. Owner: Maryann Conran Dogs, Novice 2 FC C’LESTIAL HIGH ROLLER, SC. Breeder: Liz Green. By Ch. Osdow Av Fjascho, JC – C’Lestial Midnight Fire. Owner: Liz Green Best Brace 3 LEGENDE’S PATRICIAN FIRE AND ICE. Breeder: Patricia Sargeant, DDS. By Ch. Staraja Russa Dushil Legende – Ch MASCHA’S MICHAEL MIA MASKOVA & Legende’s E-Baronessa Pearle. Owners: Kathleen Kelly and G. Ariel MASCHA’S TAJ MAHA MASKOVA Duncan Breeders: E. Cologne-Szymanski and R. Jamison. By Ch. Mascha’s 4 MASCHA’S MICHAEL MIA MASKOVA. Breeders: E. Cologne- Raw Vanilla – Mascha’s Maja Mia. Owners Elizabeth W. Denning & Szymanski an R. Jamison. By Ch. Mascha’s Raw Vanilla – Mascha’s William H. Claus/Elizabeth W. Denning & E. Cologne-Szymanski. Maja Mia. Owners: Elizabeth W. Denning and William H. Claus Dogs, Bred By Exhibitor Photos Not Available 2 SOYARA GANDALF AT DANA DAN. Breeders: Prudence and Dr. Gregory Hlatky. By Ch. Soyara’s Titan of Blackmoor, JC – Ch. Award of Merit Soyara’s Chantilly Lace, JC. Owners: Prudence and Dr. Gregory Hlatky CH. KSAR MAJENKIR MY FAIR LADY 3 TIARRA’S BACK TO THE FUTURE. Breeders: William and Breeders: S. Pennington and K. Staudt-Cartabona. By Ch. Majenkir My Kathy A. Norelli and Karen Staudt-Cartabona. By Ch. Zcerlov’s Way – Ch. Ksar Majenkir Gifted Reactor – Ch. Majenkir Tiarra’s Gracefulpose. Owners: William and Owners: J.M. Roe, S. Pennington and R. and J. Zucker (Bitch) Kathy Norelli Award of Merit 4 GRYFFYN-WYVERN’S SPEAK O’T’ DEVIL, JC. Breeders: R. CH. MAJENKIR MY FANTASTASIA Lynn Shell-Whitlock, Victor Whitlock, Margaret Lucia and Sara Breeder: Karen Staudt-Cartabona. By Ch. Majenkir My Way – Majenkir Whittington. By Wyvern’s Absolutely at G-A, JC – Chataqua The Mirabella. Owner: Karen Staudt-Cartabona (Bitch) Fire Within of Kyrov. Owners: R. Lynn Shell-Whitlock and Victor Whitlock Placements to Dogs, 6 months and under 9 ho i p sk 2 AURORAL RISING STAR LAKOTA. Breeder: Nadine Johnson. w so a By Ch. Auroral’s Across Time Sirius – Ch. Rising Star Liberty Belle. K m o Owners: Jon and Jennifer Steele T 3 AXIOM KRASIVI RIURIK. Breeder: Angela Berger. By Ch. Majenkir Krasivi Voischebnik – Ch. Lara’s Axiom Divine Madness. Owner: Yoriko Dixon 4 KIROV HEAT SEEKER. Breeder: Barbara Ewing. By Ch. Avanturin – DC Kirov Monoceros, RN, SC. Owners: Ellie Goldstein and Barbara E. Ewing Dogs, 9 months and under 12 2 WIND ’N SATIN KING OF MEMPHIS. Breeders: M. Childs, R. Silguero and D. Burkholder. By Ch. Gladkii Veter New Year King – DC Vento Danza Infinity, SC. Owner: Mary Childs 3 PO DUSHAM RED RAGTOP REFLECTIONS. Breeders: Rhanda Glenn, Frank Murphy and Cherie Hunchak. By Ch. Sylvan Artesian – Ch Po Dusham Scarlet Ribbons. Owner: Alice M. Reese (Agent: Rhanda Glenn) 4 AUDRUID BREMEN’S ZINC OF RYHKA. Breeders: Diana Darling and Pamela Mayberry. By Ch. Mayberry’s AuDruid Bremen of Ryhka, SC – Gentah’s Red Ginger of Ryhka. Owner: Diana Darling Karen Mays, Specialty Ring Steward

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Dogs, American Bred 4 DAVIDOFF VELVT LADYHAWK PNDRAGN. Breeders: Dee 2 MANDOLINI-MIELIKKI MAHALO. Breeders: Renee McCartin Meyer, Josie Haumont, Paula Moore and Sandra Moore. By DC & Pat Hardy. By DC Mandolin-Mielikki The Dance, CD, SC, CGC, Avalon Kilimanjaro Del Sol, SC – Ch Avalon Irkalla of Davidoff. TDI – Witchcraft Spirit of the Tsar. Owner: Pat Hardy Owners: Paula Moore, Hervey Ross and Sandra Moore 3 ARIA’S AIN’T NO ANGEL. Breeder: R.M. Linck. By DC Svora’s Bitches, Bred By Exhibitor Sentinel, SC – Hound Hollow’s Dream Goddess. Owner: Richard 2 MAJENKIR SILVER FILIGREE. Breeder: Karen Staudt-Cartabona. Mason Terry By Ch. Majenkir Nearctic – Bookstor Vanity Fair O’Majenkir. 4 MASCHA’S TAJ MAHA MASKOVA. Breeders: E. Cologne- Owners: Elizabeth Cologne-Szymanski and Karen Staudt-Cartabona Szymanski and R. Jamison. By Ch. Mascha’s Raw Vanilla – 3 VITRINA SYLVAN ONE FROM THE HEART. Breeders: Valori Mascha’s Maja Mia. Owners: Elizabeth W. Denning and E. Cologne- Trantanella and Patti and Chris Neale. By DC Sylvan Virago, SC Szymanski. – Ch. Vitrina Zoetrope, CD, JC. Owner: Valori Vig Trantanella Dogs, Open 4 RISING STAR YASMINE. Breeder: Nadine Johnson. By Ch. Rising 2 RENAISSANCE SWORD IN THE STONE. Breeder: Chris Star Kajai Priam – Ch. Rising Star’s Liberty Belle. Owner: Nadine Swilley. By Ch. Wind ‘n Satin Komazuar – Ch. Virshina Johnson Renaissance Topaz, CD. Owners: Cynthia Gredys and Chris Swilley Bitches, American Bred 3 AVALON RIGHT TEMPTATION. Breeder: Sandra Moore. By 2 FC C’LESTIAL HIGH VOLTAGE, SC. Breeder: Liz Green. By Ch. AuDruid Bremen’s Thorium of Ryhka, JC – Avalon Culloden Osdow Av Fjascho, JC – C’Lestial Midnight Fire. Owner: Liz Green Heather. Owners: Beth de Chaby and Mary Childs (Agent: Dora 3 ASHTORIA IRISHBROOK WLDHNT ORLEANS, JC. Breeders: McDonald) Robin K. Riel and Michael L. and Vicki L. Savage. By DC Tour de 4 ANNWN SURYA. Breeder: Jennifer Frank. By Annwn Lightning France of the Wild Hunt, CD, SC – Ch. Babotjka’s Fantaziya, SC. War – Annwn From The Ashes, SC. Owner: Bonnie Dalzell Owners: Jane Berardi-Malloy and G. Ariel Duncan 4 KATUSHKA-JUBILEE ELINI. Breeders: Cynthia and Paul Gredys. Bitches, 6 months and under 9 By Ch. Jubilee Breath of Life, CD, JC, CGC – Ch Katushka-Kyrov’s 2 KIROV ALL AFLAME. Breeder: Barbara Ewing. By Ch. Avanturin Splash, CGC. Owner: Cynthia Gredys – DC Kirov Monoceros, RN, SC. Owner: Barbara E. Ewing Bitches, Open 3 KIROV WHERE THERE’S SMOKE. Breeder: Barbara Ewing. By 2 C’LESTIAL HIGH JINX. Breeder: Liz Green. By Ch. Osdow Av Ch. Avanturin – DC Kirov Monoceros, RN, SC. Owner: Barbara E. Fjascho, JC – C’Lestial Midnight Fire. Owners: Karen Murray and Ewing Liz Green 4 KIROV STONEHOUSE CHISPA. Breeder: Barbara Ewing. By 3 KISHNIGA’S CASTA DIVA. Breeder: John Reeve-Newson. By Ch. Avanturin – DC Kirov Monoceros, RN, SC. Owners: Dick and Kishniga’s Perchance to Dream at Hi Tor – Stravi Revelation. Marilyn Poole Owners: Debra Lutsch, Brigitte Lutsch and Dr. R. Meen Bitches, 9 months and under 12 4 FERN MEYTA EARTHLYEXPRESSION. Breeder: Fern Johnson. 2 MAJENKIR RAYNBO’S CHYNA DOLL. Breeder: Karen Staudt- By Ch. J.A.Y. JP Raiga at Meyta – Ch. Meyta Ferns Gabrielle Grace. Cartabona. By Ch. Majenkir Nearctic – Majenkir My Paper Doll. Owners: Lisa and Joseph Miceli Owners: Roni and Jennifer Zucker and Karen Staudt-Cartabona 3 KORSAKOV’S QUANTUM LEAP. Breeder: Jane M. Bishop. By to Ch. Korsakov Fired Up’s Makimono – Ch. Staraja Russa Bianca ho i p Korsakov. Owner: Jane M. Bishop sk w so 4 WIND ’N SATIN MO’ BETTER BLUES. Breeders: M. Childs, D. a K McDonald and S. Moore. By DC Wind ‘n Satin Ty Slezi of Zemny, m o SC – FC Avalon Rumor of Angels, SC. Owner: Vanessa G. Johnson T Bitches, 12 months and under 18 2 SEXY SADIE OF PARADISE VALLEY. Breeders: Todd and Toby Brandtman. By Ch. Osdow Av Fjascho, JC – Ch. Royale Shalimar of Kyrov, CD, JC. Owners: Todd and Toby Brandtman 3 NICKOLAI OLOVO ALYSS. Breeder: Bonnie Nichols. By Ch. Nickolai Born Free Claridge – Nickolai Tabret Acodia. Owner: Bonnie E. Nichols 4 FOXCROFT AGRIPPANILLA. Breeders: Angela San Paolo and Peter E. San Paolo. By Ch Foxcroft Fomishka Pelayo - Ch Foxcroft Fomishka Pilar. Owners: Angela San Paolo and Peter E. San Paolo Bitches, Novice 2 FC C’LESTIAL WHEEL OF FORTUNE. Breeder: Liz Green. By Silkenswift Stardust, JC – FC C’Lestial Larissa, SC. Owner: Liz Green 3 CAROUSEL’S QUIERO KIFFIN’S THE ONE. Breeder: Maryann Conran. By Rising Star Conquistador – Ch. Carousel’s Shuvee, JC. Owner: Karen Fasciano (Agent: Maryann Conran) Barbara Binder, Specialty Judge 10 Conformation 2007 National Specialty

Judge’s Critique by Ms. Barbara Binder

hank You: There is no greater honor Watch the ears. I saw quite a few larger than 4th Carousel’s High Five, different style, very for a judge than to be asked to preside necessary ears that flopped in the wind. Teeth correct, elegant dog. over one’s national specialty. Thank should be strong and WHITE. White = clean. you to the membership of BCOA for As usual, fronts on many of the entries can Novice Dog allowing me that privilege. It was the use more return of upper arm. Over groom- 1st Soyara’s Ace of Spades, Handsome with a T highlight of my life in Borzoi and I enjoyed ing was apparent in more than a few entries, strong side gait. every moment of the experience. under grooming not so much. Clever grooming can bring out the best in the dog without Bred By Exhibitor General Observations: being obvious. Sculpting should be discour- 1st Jantar’s Dark Side Of The Moon, lovely I have had the chance to watch the tapes of aged. Poofing up the hair on the front legs shape, elegant standing and on the move, the specialty, thanks to Lynda Gillaspey, and gives the appearance of round bone. A good pretty head. Correct breed type. Very deserv- study my notes. In my opinion, the quality of judge will feel for the truth. ing RWD. dogs at this nationals was exceptional. While 2nd Soyara Gandalf At Dana Dan, Sturdy dog there is no such thing as perfection, I had Class Critique: with correct shape, lovely down and back wonderful choices in almost every class. The minute the first puppy class walked into and strong side gait The breed has improved in so many ways the ring, I knew was in for a treat. This was a 3rd Tiarra’s Back To The Future, Another over the years. There were very few bad bites lovely class with not enough ribbons to hand elegant dog with good style and missing teeth. In the dogs who where out. 4th Gryffyn-Wyvern’s Speak O’T’ Devil, missing teeth, very few where missing more Strong moving dog, handsome, masculine. than one or two premolars, a big improve- 6-9 Puppy Dogs ment from the days of 6 or 7 missing. Heads 1st. Auroral’s Singing in the Rain, Gold and American Bred Dogs are a matter of taste within the standard and white with good shape, broad, well down 1st Wind ‘N Satin Fledge V Coburn, This is a I can think of no case in this entry where the hocks and a strong rear. Muscular loins and handsome, elegant yet masculine dog who head was the tie-breaker. I love to see vein- deep chest. Used himself well. used himself very well on the go. ing in the face and dark almond shaped eyes. 2nd. Auroral’s Rising Star Lakota, brother to These are cosmetic features, but important to 1st. Similar in type and virtues. Slightly hap- Open Dog breed type. pier tail. 1st Phaedra Dracul, Strong, substantial young 3rd. Axiom Krasivi Riurik, Silver & white. dog, Good shape, pleasing front assembly, Shape is important to me and important to Good shape, free moving, strong boy. correct reach and drive, coming and going. the purpose of the breed. All of the dogs 4th. Kirov Heat Seeker, Brindle & white, cor- Deep chest and strong loin. Masculine who placed had what I consider to be correct shape, strong side gait. without coarseness, Good mouth with strong rect shape. There is room in the standard for white teeth and good under jaw. Happy to some variation, but level, sloping or wheel (Note, shape and gait are going to be men- award him WD. back toplines win not win in my ring, nor will tioned a lot!) 2nd Renaissance Sword In The Stone, A differ- straight fronts and straight or over-angulated ent style than 1st. Very correct, elegant and rears. I like to feel a hand width between Puppy 6-9 Month free moving. Good rear drive. the front legs and strong sternum. I want the 1st Greyhaven Wizard’s Crystal, Red & white, 3rd Avalon Right Temptation, This dog had cor- elbow at the deepest point of the chest. Strong front and rear, smooth on the move. rect shape and style, moved well. Much of the entry had good muscular loins Deep chest and strong loin. Handsome 4th Annwn Surya, Pretty outline and lovely side and deep briskets. pup with a promising future. Awarded Best gait when he settled. Puppy in Specialty. The front should converge to the center on 2nd Wind ‘n Satin King of Memphis, 6-9 Puppy Bitches the trot and this was a tie-breaker on a few Handsome, substantial dog, good tail, free 1st Maskova Isadora of Majenkir, Moderately occasions. I didn’t see a lot of crossing or moving. angulated but balanced, good hocks and weaving but I did see a few double tracking 3rd Po Dusham Red Ragtop Reflection, Pretty feet, deep chest, strong loin and strong on fronts. Rear movement was mostly acceptable boy with a good shape, presented very well the move. with just a few barrel hocks and “mixer” rears. and moved confidently. 2nd Kirov All Aflame, Elegant bitch with cor- Only a few dogs carried their tails beyond my 4th Audruid Bremen’s Zinc of Ryhka, Again, rect outline and pretty head acceptance level and these dogs did not place good shape, pretty head and used himself to 3rd Kirov Where There’s Smoke, Very pretty, high. advantage. good drive behind. 4. Kirov Stonehouse Chispa, Deep broad hocks, Side gait is always important in the ring and 12-18 month another strong mover, sister to 2nd and 3rd, tells a lot about neck set and carriage, toplines, 1st Foxcroft Drusus Smooth and strong gait, very nice litter! tail set and front assembly. My winners all wonderful hock angulation, correct front had correct side gait with very little up and assembly. Moved well on the down and back. 9-12 Puppy Bitches down motion. Our standard calls for an effort- 2nd Aashtoria’s Aucassin Mascha, Handsome, 1st Wind ’N Satin Zig Zag. Well angulated front less gait which means that the front and back substantial, good tail and free side gait. and rear, feminine, lovely drive and reach legs are in sync. A huge, “wide open” side 3rd Tiarra Majenkir Majae Alliance, Lovely 2nd Majenkir Raynbo’s Chyna Doll, Shapely, gait is not always effortless. Problems: shape, deep hocks, moved well larger bitch but still all girl, moved well.

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Best Junior Showman (Open Senior) AMELIA GREDYS CH. JUBILEE DUNAMAI SOZO Breeders: Cynthia and Paul Gredys. By Ch. Wind ‘n Satin Komazuar – Ch. Kyrov’s Jubilante Hallelujah, CGC. Owner: Cynthia Gredys

Photo Not Available Placements Open Intermediate Open Intermediate 2 BRIGITTE LUTSCH. CH. KISHNIGA’S ALEXANDRITE AT CASSEY CEDENO HI TOR. Breeders: Dr. Richard Meen and Patti Coles. By Ch. CH. VENTO DANZA POSEIDON, SC Kishniga’s The Tempest – Blackmoor Opal of Rokaro. Owners: Breeders: D. Burkholder, R. Silguero and C. Judd. By DC Brigitte Lutsch, Dr. R. Meen and Patti Coles Gladkii Veter Lightning Bolt, SC – Ch. Gladkii Veter Mystic Fire. Owners: D. Burkholder and R. Silguero Tom Kasowski photo Tom Irina Terra, Cindi Gredys, Valori Trantanella, Lydia Pruett at ringside 12 Obedience 2007 National Specialty

High in Obedience Trial (Novice Class B, score 191) CH. JUBILEE DUNAMAI SOZO Breeders: Cynthia and Paul Gredys. By Ch. Wind ‘n Satin Komazuar – Ch. Kyrov’s Jubilante Hallelujah, CGC Owner: Cynthia Gredys

Photos Not Available Open Class ‘B’, score 190½ Award of Merit (Utility ‘B’) CH. WOODACRES’ ROZANA OF KANSAI, CDX, CGC CH. WOODACRES’ ROZANA OF KANSAI, CDX, CGC Breeders: R. Smith and K. Murray. By Wind ’n Satin Komazuar, JC – Breeders: R. Smith and K. Murray. By Wind ’n Satin Komazuar, JC – Ch. Adair N’ Hug Chanel, CD, JC, CGC Ch. Adair N’ Hug Chanel, CD, JC, CGC Owner: R. Smith Owner: R. Smith Novice Class ‘B’, score 187½ Award of Merit (Open Class ‘B’) FC WINDOR LIQUID DIAMONDS V EIDOLON, CD, DC AVALON JUNGLE FEVER, CDX, RAE, MC, CGC LCX2, MC Breeders: Sandra Moore, Paula Moore and Diane Embry. By FC Breeders: D. McDonald, M. Childs, R. Silguero and C. Taylor. By Ch. Wind Silkenswift Camus Dark Realm, SC - Ch. Willowinds Love at First Site, JC ’n Satin Just a Moment – Ch. Wind ‘n Satin Over the Edge, JC Owners: Paula Moore, Hervey Ross and Sandra Moore Owners: Dora and Gene McDonald and M. Childs Placements Pre-novice Class, score 192½ PRE-NOVICE CLASS CH. NICKOLAI RYNDAR PHOENIX, JC, CGC 191 TÉINE ZETA ERIDANI. Breeder: Anne Midgarden, DVM. By Breeder: Bonnie Nichols. By DC Téine Windmaster of Foxwood, SC – Silkenswift Stardust, JC – DC Rossim’s Domroeschen at Téine, Ch. Nickolai Vasilev Vermillion SC. Owners: Marilyn Kivela and Charles Mayer Owner: Colleen Thiboutot 118 NICKOLAI OLOVO NURVUREEM. Breeder: Bonnie Nichols. By Ch. Nickolai Born Free Claridge – Nickolai Tabret Acodia. Veteran Class/Award of Merit, score 195 Owner: Amy H. Sikula SECRET GARDEN CHARIOTS OF FIRE, CD, CGC Breeder: Mary Moran. By Mahogany Kenzo JP Signature – Ch. Secret Garden Psalms Owners: Colleen Thiboutot and Mary Moran Brace Class, score 189 CH. WOODACARES’ ROZANA OF KANSAI, CDX, CGC & CH. WIND ’N SATIN SECRETIVE CALLER, DC, CGC Owner: R. Smith

13 2007 National Specialty Rally Obedience

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Rally Excellent ‘B’, score 92 3 84 KIROV DANCE TO MUSIC AT HP, JC, RE, NA, NAJ. DC AVALON JUNGLE FEVER, CDX, RAE, MC, CGC Breeder: Barbara E. Ewing. By DC Windrift Believe in Magic, Breeders: Sandra Moore, Paula Moore and Diane Embry. By FC SC – DC Kirov Monoceros, SC. Owners: Anne and Walter Ford Silkenswift Camus Dark Realm, SC - Ch. Willowinds Love at First Site, JC 4 79 CH. KARLYN STARDUST MELODY, RE, CGC. Breeder: Owners: Paula Moore, Hervey Ross and Sandra Moore Lynn DePrizio. By Ch. Pagerr Cerlain Cavalier – Ch. Cerlain Rally Excellent ‘A’, score 70 Pagerr Parisienne, JC, CGC. Owner: Lynn DePrizio and Carol E. Stuart CH. MASCHAS MATRIX OF THE WILD HUNT, SC, RA Rally Novice ‘B’ Breeders: G. Ariel Duncan and Robert DiSanto. By Ch. Mascha’s Raw 2 98 CH. HEMLOCK HOLLOW SKY-RIDER. Breeders: Paul Vanilla, CGC – DC Odyssey WWW. Of the Wild Hunt, CD, SC, NC, NCJ and Christine Danker and Barbara Skinner. By Ch. Korsakov’s Owners: G. Ariel Duncan and Ralph Jamison Music Man White Sage, JC – Ch. Sky Run Catera, CDX, AX, Rally Advanced ‘B’, score 99 AXJ, AXP, OJP. Owners: Christine and Paul Danker CH. SKY RUN CATERA, CDX, AX, AXJ, AXP, OJP 3 93 ASHTORIA IRISHBROOK WLDHNT ORLEANS, JC. Breeder: Barbara Skinner. By Ch. Sky Run’s Along For The Ride – Sky Run Breeders: Robin K. Riel and Michael L. and Vicki L. Savage. By Victoria’s Secret DC Tour de France of the Wild Hunt, CD, SC – Ch. Babotjka’s Owners: Paul and Christine Danker and Barbara Skinner Fantaziya, SC. Owners: Jane Berardi-Malloy and G. Ariel Duncan RALLY NOVICE ‘B’, score 99 4 87 CH. HEMLOCK HOLLOW SKY-DIVER. Breeders: Paul CH. WIND ‘N SATIN SECRETIVE CALLER, CD, CGC and Christine Danker and Barbara Skinner. By Ch. Korsakov’s Breeders: M. Childs and K. Murray. By Ch. Wind ‘N Satin Iceman Cometh, Music Man White Sage, JC – Ch. Sky Run Catera, CDX, AX, JC – Kansai’z Katalina Kallin’ AXJ, AXP, OJP. Owners: Christine and Paul Danker Owner: R. Smith Rally Novice ‘A’ 2 95 CH. KHANZADE’S KIRA OF TIMATUCK, CGC. RALLY NOVICE ‘A’, score 98 Breeders: Marcia Timmons and Katrina Averill. Owners: Suzanne CH. TOP FLIGHT MIDNIGHT DREAM, CGC Newsom, DVM and Katrina Averill Breeder: Suzanne Newsom, DVM. By Ch. Khanzade’s Winter Intrigue – Ch. Top Flight Unattenuated Owner: Suzanne Newsom, DVM

Placements Rally Excellent ‘B’ 2 83 CH. JUBILEE DUNAMAI SOZO, NR. Breeders: Cynthia and Paul Gredys. By Ch. Wind ‘n Satin Komazuar – Ch. Kyrov’s Jubilante Hallelujah, CGC. Owner: Cynthia Gredys 3 79 CH. KARLYN STARDUST MELODY, RE, CGC. Breeder: Lynn DePrizio. By Ch. Pagerr Cerlain Cavalier – Ch. Cerlain Pagerr Parisienne, JC, CGC. Owner: Lynn DePrizio and Carol E. Stuart 4 75 KIROV DANCE TO MUSIC AT HP, JC, RE, NA, NAJ. Breeder: Barbara E. Ewing. By DC Windrift Believe in Magic, SC – DC Kirov Monoceros, SC. Owners: Anne and Walter Ford Rally Advanced ‘B’ 2 85 DC AVALON JUNGLE FEVER, CDX, RAE, MC, CGC. Breeders: Sandra Moore, Paula Moore and Diane Embry. By FC Silkenswift Camus Dark Realm, SC - Ch. Willowinds Love at First Site, JC. Owners: Paula Moore, Hervey Ross and Sandra Moore Tom Kasowski photo Tom Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Best Of Opposite Sex 14 Conformation 2007 National Specialty

Specialty Judge’s Critique continued Brood Bitch 3rd Korsakov’s Quantum Leap, correct outline, with lovely movement. In a very competitive moved out on the go. class, was very much in the running 1st Ch. Seabury Cameo At Greyhaven. This 4th Wind ‘N Satin Mo’ Better Blues, Fluid 3rd Kishniga’s Casta Diva, stylish bitch, correct was a single entry class but the quality of her movement for a youngster, feminine. on the move with a lovely outline get was certainly deserving of the win. 4th Fern Meyta Earthly Expression, Feminine 12-18 Puppy Bitches bitch, smooth side gait and very pretty head. Brace Class 1st Majenkir Bookstor Glamour Girl, Strong 1st Mascha’s Michael Mia Maskova and bitch, wonderful shape with good front and Veterans: Note to Vets. I apologize for not giv- Mascha’s Taj Maha Maskova. rear angulation, muscular loin and strong ing the vets a last go-round in the specials This class is judged on conformation and reach and drive class. I was thinking more of the comfort of unity. This couple had the quality and the 2nd Sexy Sadie of Paradise Valley, Efficient the seniors and just spaced out! Please for- style we hope to see in a brace class. mover, good bone, feminine, pretty head. give me; they where spectacular and deserv- 2nd Wind ‘N Satin Sugar Hill of Legend & 3rd Nickolai Olovo Alyss, Pretty bitch with ing considering the quality of the veterans Wind ‘N Satin Venus correct outline, sound front and rear. classes. 3rd Ashtoria Irishbrook Wldhnt Orleans and 4th Foxcroft Agrippanilla, Shapely and smooth Ashtoria Irishbrook Wild Hunt Lemans. gait, deep chest. Veterans Dogs 2nd and 3rd where both high quality braces 1st Ch. Mascha’s Raw Vanilla, Just a few who just lacked the experience. With some Novice Bitches weeks away from 10 years, this dog still had work, they would be very competitive in 1st FC Niteshades Phenanthrene of Ryhka what it takes to win. He’s has held his lovely brace classes as they where well matched. Feminine, pretty face and neck outline, moved out soundly and with purpose. He let down a bit in the Specials class, Best Of Breed Bred By Exhibitor Bitches but it was a long day! This was a highly competitive class with lots 1st FC Gladkii Veter Matter Of Taste, Beautiful There where several other older gentlemen who of quality. On the day, any one of several outline, well angulated front and rear, bal- could have won on the day, but we can pick dogs and bitches in the finals could have anced and moved out with both ends, femi- only one. won. My veterans bitch. Sky Run Catera, just nine without weediness. One part flowed wouldn’t quit showing and was rewarded into the next with this bitch. Pretty head Veteran Bitches, 7-10 years with Best of Breed. into lovely deep neck, free flowing side gait, 1st Ch. Sky Run Catera, This bitch never let Best of Opposite Sex went to Ch. Osdow strong rear. Lovely bladed bone. Was on down. At one month shy of 10 years, she Av Fjascho. This is an elegant dog, tall and her game on the day and was awarded WB, was in her prime. She has remarkable foot shapely, masculine, wonderful easy gait, BBBE and BOW. timing rarely seen; the definition of “effort- strong head and neck into good shoulders and 2nd Majenkir Silver Filigree, Classic outline, less”. She has a pretty head that flows into lovely layback of upper arm. Again, a style I strong loins, deep chest, well let-down a strong yet feminine neck, then into well love. Correctly bladed bone. hocks, good reach and drive. Beat the open set shoulders. She still has plenty of topline The Awards of Merit where not given in any bitch for RWB on femininity. and a strong loin, correct bladed bone, deep particular order. Each and every one of the 3rd Vitrina Sylvan One >From The Heart, chest, well set hocks and hare feet. A mature final dogs where deserving of high honors. Pretty and feminine, moved out effortlessly coat didn’t hurt but probably hid some of her Without exception the shape and style, move- from the side, Striking color. shape. She is a style that I like very much. I ment and strength were there. In my opinion, 4th Rising Star Yasmine, Sturdy yet all girl, was delighted to give her this class and, later, they were wonderful representatives of out good on the down and back, strong side gait. Best of Breed. breed. Again, she was strongly challenged by several American Bred Bitches other beautiful bitches. Majenkir Raynbo It was a true delight to judge this entry. 1st Korsakov New York Diva Roscommon, Dazzle was a close “2nd” Where there pets in the ring? A few, but a lot Very pretty bitch, good shape and style, of the judging was based on good, better, best. lovely gentle side gait. Strongly considered Veteran Bitches Over 10 Years Thank you again for allowing me this great in winner class. 1st Adair N’ Hug Chanel, lovely tri bitch, a bit honor. 2nd FC C’Lestial High Voltage, Feminine, beyond her prime, but still striking. Showed I must add a special thank you to Lynda pretty head, out of coat, but deserving. like a youngster. Gillaspey and Loretta Binder-Wheeler for 3rd Ashtoria Irishbrook Wldhnt Orleans, tall, helping to make the week so special for me, elegant bitch, moved well when she settled. Stud Dog Class and to Irina Terra for the fresh west coast cof- 4th Katushka Jubilee Elini, Lovely outline, 1st Ch. Majenkir My Way. He was presented fee each morning. § sound mover. with 3 very lovely get, consistent in quality and style. His daughter was 1st in Open Open Bitches Bitches, another daughter was later awarded 1st Majenkir My Vixen Aley, Deep chest, an AOM and his son was in the cut in spe- strong loins, strong gait from all sides. cials. Lovely shape and striking appearance. In definite contention in the winners class. 2nd C’Lestial High Jinx, Feminine, pretty bitch

15 2007 National Specialty Puppy Sweeps

Best in Puppy Sweeps (Dog, 9-12 Months) GREYHAVEN SORCERER’S APPRENTIS Breeder: Marilyn Polsfuss. By DC Windrift Believe in Magic, SC – Ch Seabury Cameo at Greyhaven Owner: Marilyn Polsfuss

Best Opposite Sex in Puppy Sweeps (Bitch, 15-18 Months) DEL SOL TINTINNABULATION Breeder: Susan Van de Water. By Del Sol Safari Fire, JC – Kat I Cayenne Del Sol Owner: Suzanne Liggett and Sandra Moore 16 Puppy Sweeps 2007 National Specialty

PUPPY Sweeps Dogs, 6 months and under 9 PUPPY Sweeps Dogs, 12 months and under 15 AURORAL’S SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN FOXCROFT DRUSUS Breeders: Jon and Jennifer Steele. By Ch. Auroral’s Across Time Breeders: Angela San Paolo and Peter E. San Paolo. By Ch. Entwood Sirius – Auroral’s Alyeska Seventh Son – Ch. Foxcroft Fomishka Pilar Owner: Pat Hardy Owners: Angela San Paolo and Peter E. San Paolo

PUPPY Sweeps Dogs, 15 months and under 18 PUPPY Sweeps Bitches, 6 months and under 9 WIND ’N SATIN FLEDGE V COBURN MASKOVA ISADORA OF MAJENKIR Breeders: M. Childs, D. McDonald, P. and S. Shaw. By DC Wind ‘n Breeders: E. Cologne Szymanski, K. Staudt-Cartabona and Kit Satin Ty Slezi of Zemny, SC – Ch. Coburn’s Silhouette, JC Kirby. By Ch. Majenkir Proud of Himself – Majenkir Bella Conbrio Owners: Mary Fisher and Pat Toy (Agent: Dora McDonald) YBrik Owners: Elisabeth Cologne Szymanski and James Szymanski

PUPPY Sweeps Bitches, 9 months and under 12 PUPPY Sweeps Bitches, 12 months & under 15 VENTO DANZA INDEPENDENCE DAY CAROUSEL’S I LOVE YOU TOO Breeders: D. Burkholder, R. Silguero, C. Cedeno, C. Judd and M. Breeder: Maryann Conran. By Rising Star Conquistador, CGC – Ch. Childs. By Ch. Gladkii Veter New Year King – DC Vento Danza Carousel’s Shuvee, JC, CGC Infinity, SC Owners: D. Burkholder and C. Cedeno Owner: Maryann Conran

17 2007 National Specialty Puppy Sweeps

Placements and Dr. Kevin T. Shimel, DVM. By Ch. Avanturin – Ch. Leicro’s PUPPY Sweeps Dogs, 6 months and under 9 Russian Ztarshine. Owners: Carol Kubiak-Zamora and Dr. Kevin T. 2 AURORAL RISING STAR LAKOTA. Breeder: Nadine Johnson. Shimel, DVM By Ch. Auroral’s Across Time Sirius – Ch. Rising Star Liberty Belle. 4 093 WIND ‘N SATIN BORN TO THRILL. Breeders: Barb Podvin Owners: Jon and Jennifer Steele and Mary Childs. By DC Wind ‘n Satin Ty Slezi of Zemny, SC 3 KYROV-BIJUX WORTH WAITING FOR. Breeders: Jim and Lisa – Wind ‘n Satin Ain’t Misbehav’in. Owners: Carmen and Peter Day Krause. By DC Wind ‘n Satin Ty Slezi of Zemny, SC – Kyrov’s PUPPY Sweeps Bitches, 9 months and under 12 Fanny Brice. Owner: Amy Sorbie 2 105 KANSAI’Z SWEET TEA. Breeders: Karen Murray and Liz 4 AXIOM KRASIVI RIURIK. Breeder: Angela Berger. By Ch. Green. By FC C’Lestial Casino Royale, SC – Ch. Wind ‘n Satin Majenkir Krasivi Voischebnik – Ch. Lara’s Axiom Divine Madness. Jagged Edge, SC. Owner: Karen Murray Owner: Yoriko Dixon 3 WIND ‘N SATIN ZIG ZAG. Breeders: M. Childs, D. McDonald PUPPY Sweeps Dogs, 9 months and under 12 and S. Moore. By DC Wind ‘n Satin Ty Slezi of Zemny, SC – FC 2 025 GREYHAVEN WIZARD’S CRYSTAL. Breeder: Marilyn Avalon Rumor of Angels, SC. Owner: Mary Childs Polsfuss. By DC Windrift Believe in Magic, SC – Ch Seabury 4 109 MAJENKIR THE SORCERESS OF AVALYN. Breeders: Lynne Cameo at Greyhaven. Owner: Marilyn Polsfuss Bennett and Karen Staudt-Cartabona. By Ch. Majenkir Tretiak of 3 023 WIND ‘N SATIN KING OF MEMPHIS. Breeders: M. Childs, Avalyn – Ch. Majenkir My Faith of Avalyn, SC. Owners: Lynne R. Silguero and D. Burkholder. By Ch. Gladkii Veter New Year King Bennett and Rachel Bennett – DC Vento Danza Infinity, SC. Owner: Mary Childs PUPPY Sweeps Bitches, 12 months and under 15 4 026 PO DUSHAM RED RAGTOP REFLECTIONS. Breeders: 2 TÉINE SWORD AND SORCERY. Breeder: Anne Midgarden. By Rhanda Glenn, Frank Murphy and Cherie Hunchak. By Ch. Sylvan DC Mufasa Knight in Armour – Ch. Téine Abracadabra, SC. Owner: Artesian – Ch Po Dusham Scarlet Ribbons. Owner: Alice M. Reese Anne Midgarden (Agent: Rhanda Glenn) 3 DAVIDOFF VELVT LADYHAWK PNDRAGN. Breeders: Dee PUPPY Sweeps Dogs, 12 months and under 15 Meyer, Josie Haumont, Paula Moore and Sandra Moore. By DC 2 CAROUSEL’S HIGH FIVE. Breeder: Maryann Conran. By Ch. Avalon Kilimanjaro Del Sol, SC – Ch Avalon Irkalla of Davidoff. Rising Star Conquistador, CGC – Ch. Carousel’s Shuvee, JC, CGC. Owners: Paula Moore, Hervey Ross and Sandra Moore Owner: Maryann Conran 4 FOXCROFT AGRIPPANILLA. Breeders: Angela San Paolo and 3 041 TÉINE LORD OF THE ISLES. Breeder: Anne Midgarden. Peter E. San Paolo. By Ch Foxcroft Fomishka Pelayo - Ch Foxcroft By DC Mufasa Knight in Armour – Ch. Téine Abracadabra, SC. Fomishka Pilar. Owners: Angela San Paolo and Peter E. San Paolo Owners: Melissa Pearce and Rebecca Peters-Campbell PUPPY Sweeps Bitches, 15 months and under 18 4 037 AASHTORIA’S AUCASSIN MASCHA. Breeder: Robin K. 2 MAJENKIR BOOKSTOR GLAMOUR GIRL. Breeders: Karen Riel. By Mascha’s Achilles – Ch. Aashtoria’s Aurorae Borealis. Staudt-Cartabona and Karen R. Spey. By Ch. Majenkir Nearctic Owners: William Claus and Elizabeth Denning – Ch. Majenkir Whimsical Escapade. Owners: Karen Staudt- PUPPY Sweeps Dogs, 15 months and under 18 Cartabona and Karen R. Spey 2 THE TAXMAN OF PARADISE VALLEY. Breeders: Todd and 3 SEXY SADIE OF PARADISE VALLEY. Breeders: Todd and Toby Toby Brandtman. By Ch. Osdow Av Fjascho, JC – Ch. Royale Brandtman. By Ch. Osdow Av Fjascho, JC – Ch. Royale Shalimar of Shalimar of Kyrov, CD, JC. Owners: Todd and Toby Brandtman Kyrov, CD, JC. Owners: Todd and Toby Brandtman PUPPY Sweeps Bitches, 6 months and under 9 4 NICKOLAI OLOVO ALYSS. Breeder: Bonnie Nichols. By Ch. 2 KIROV ALL AFLAME. Breeder: Barbara Ewing. By Ch. Avanturin Nickolai Born Free Claridge – Nickolai Tabret Acodia. Owner: – DC Kirov Monoceros, RN, SC. Owner: Barbara E. Ewing Bonnie E. Nichols 3 091 PHAEDRA FINA N’ KARA. Breeders: Carol Kubiak-Zamora Tom Kasowski photo Tom Joy Windle, KC Artley, Lorrie Scott & Michael McLain 18 Veteran Sweeps 2007 National Specialty

Best in Veteran Sweeps (Dogs, 9 years and under 10) CH. OAKLARA MEADOWCREEK BLACKOUT, JC Breeder: Patricia Murphy. By Ch. Oaklara Shadow of the Moon – Ch. Oaklara Joslyn Owners: Mike and Robin Clifford

Best Opposite Sex in Veteran Sweeps (Bitches, 10 years and older) CH. ADAIR N’ HUG CHANEL, DC, JC, CGC Breeder: R.A. Rommel. By Casimir’s Tamoruski – Adair Chardan Porsche Owners: R. Smith and Karen Murray

19 2007 National Specialty Veteran Sweeps

VETERAN Sweeps Dogs, 7 years and under 8 VETERAN Sweeps Dogs, 8 years and under 9 CH. RAINMAKER FOREVER MORE, CD, SC CH. MEADOWCREEK’S REACH THE SKIES, SC Breeder: Johanna Lind-Vilpponen. By Rainmaker Another Dream Breeders: Robin Clifford and Lesley Clifford-Ladebauche. By Ch. Oaklara – Vilpertin Elegantnaja Meadowcreek Blackout, JC – Ch. Kenai Kiss the Girl, SC Owners: Roger and Joyce Katona Owners: Mike and Robin Clifford

VETERAN Sweeps Bitches, 7 years and under 8 VETERAN Sweeps Bitches, 8 years and under 9 CH. KARLYN STARDUST MELODY, RE, CGC CH. FROSTFIRE AXIOM AHONNA Breeder: Lynn DePrizio. By Ch. Pagerr Cerlain Cavalier – Breeders: Dr. Gary Nash and Michelene Logan. By Ch. Secret Garden Ch. Cerlain Pagerr Parisienne, JC, CGC Song of Songs – Ch. Majenkir White Diamonds Owner: Lynn DePrizio and Carol E. Stuart Owner: Angela Berger

VETERAN Sweeps Bitches, 9 years and under 10 CH. SKY RUN CATERA, CDX, AX, AXJ, AXP, OJP Breeder: Barbara Skinner.

By Ch. Sky Run’s Along For The Ride – Sky Run Victoria’s Secret Kasowski photo Tom Owners: Paul and Christine Danker and Barbara Skinner Shen Smith & Ron Williams 20 Sweepstakes 2007 National Specialty

BCOA National Sweeps Critique By Ms. Laura Hyatt

udging sweepstakes at this year’s Puppy Bitches nicely balanced with ground covering side national was an honor. I enjoyed all 6-9 months movement. Still in good condition. This guy of the puppies and veterans entered. Maskova Isadora of Majenkir.. Solid, well was hard to fault, he was my Best Veteran in It’s a rare opportunity for a breeder to balanced with good length of leg, light Sweeps. actually have one’s hands on so many ground covering movement. J borzoi from all over the country. 7-8 years Just a couple of comments on the quality as a 9-12 months Ch. Karyln Stardust Melody RE. CGC. Good whole, feet seem to have improved consider- Vento Danza Independence Day.. This white bone, nice side movement, pretty outline and ably very important for a running dog. There and gold girl moves with purpose, well put moves well. Good condition. also seems to be better balance front and rear. together, good drive in rear, light on her feet. More improvements, most entries had good 8-9 years bites and nice large teeth and nice underjaws. 12-15 months Ch. Frostfire Axiom Ahonna.. This was a I feel our breed is in good shape and good Carousel’s I Love You Too.. Feminine bitch good size class with several high quality hands. Breeders, keep up the good work. beautiful head, nice long neck, moved very bitches. The class winners shorter plush coat well. accentuated her pretty body, pretty head , Puppy Dogs good topline and nicely balanced. Easy side 6-9 months 15-18 movement. This was a large class with high quality Del Sol Tintinnabulation JC.. This self red entries. Auroral’s Singing in the Rain. Pretty bitch immediately caught my eye in the class 9-10 years fawn black masked male. Masculine yet lineup. She didn’t disappoint me once I had Ch. Sky Run Catera CDX, AX, AXJ, AXP, pleasing head, nice strong neck, good outline my hands on her. Substance, solid yet femi- CJP Beautiful head on a nice neckset, good with nice length of leg. Good drive off the nine with a beautiful head and strong neck. bend of stifle with nice ground covering rear. Good outline. Light on her feet with ground movement. covering movement. She was my Best of 9-12 months Opposite in Sweeps. 10 and over Another high quality class. Greyhaven CH. Adair N’Hug Chanel DC, JC, CGC This Sorcerer’s Apprentis.. Pleasing to the eye, this Veterans girl doesn’t know she’s over 10. Beautiful boy was hard to fault. Starting with a beauti- It’s tough to judge the veterans on one hand, head, pretty outline, balanced front and rear. ful head and strong neck.. Nice topline, good then on another it’s so impressive to see them She still has beautiful sidegait . This was my depth of chest, good front assembly Lovely strut their stuff as if to say to the youngsters Best of Opposite Veteran. § outline along with light ground covering “let me show you how it’s done.” The con- movement. This outstanding young male was ditioning of our old ones was outstanding my Best in Sweeps winner. for the most part. Good job, owners of this year’s entrants! 12-15 months Foxcroft Drusus. This male was another 7-9 years lovely to judge. Nicely balanced boy, solid Ch. Rainmaker Forever More CD SC.. This with good bone, beautiful outline, good drive male is in great condition, light on his feet. off the rear and light ground covering move- Nicely balanced dog. ment. 8-9 years 15-18 months Ch. Meadowcreek Reach the Skies SC.. Wind ’N Satin Fledge V Coburn. This dark Beautiful head, good pigment good neckset, boy had a nice head, good outline in good good length of leg. Powerful drive off the rear. condition, moved very well. 9-10 years Ch. Oaklara Meadowcreek Blackout JC. Still a stallion hound, beautiful head and powerful neck. Strong topline, nice depth of chest, Tom Kasowski photo Tom Tom Kasowski & Lydia Pruett

21 2007 National Specialty Futurity

Best in Futurity/Best Senior Bitch/15-18 Months Bitch MAJENKIR BOOKSTOR GLAMOUR GIRL Breeders: Karen Spey and Karen Staudt-Cartabona. By Ch. Majenkir Nearctic – Ch. Majenkir Whimsical Escapade Owners: Karen Spey and Karen Staudt-Cartabona

Best Opposite Sex in Futurity/Best Junior Dog/9-12 Months Dog PO DUSHAM RED RAGTOP REFLECTIONS Breeders: Rhanda Glenn, Frank Murphy and Cherie Hunchak. By Ch. Sylvan Artesian – Ch. Po Dusham Scarlet Ribbons Owner: Alice M. Reese (Agent: Rhanda Glenn) 22 Futurity 2007 National Specialty

FUTURITY Dogs, 6 months and under 9 FUTURITY Dogs, 12 months and under 15 AURORAL RISING STAR LAKOTA AASHTORIA’S AUCASSIN MASCHA Breeder: Nadine Johnson. By Ch. Auroral’s Across Time Sirius – Ch. Breeder: Robin K. Riel. By Ch. Mascha’s Achilles – Ch. Aashtoria’s Rising Star’s Liberty Belle Aurorae Borealis Owners: Jon and Jennifer Steele Owners: William Claus and Elizabeth W. Denning

Best Senior Dog/15-18 Months Dog FUTURITY Dogs, 18 months and under 21 TIARRA’S TURN BACK TIME MANDOLIN-MIELIKKI MAHALO Breeders: Kathy and William Norelli and Karen Staudt-Cartabona. Breeders: Renee McCartin and Pat Hardy. By DC Mandolin-Mielikki By Ch. Zcerlov’s Reactor – Ch. Majenkir Tiarra’s Gracefulpose The Dance – Witchcraft Spirit of the Tsar Owners: Kathy Norelli and William Norelli Owner: Pat Hardy

FUTURITY Dogs, 21 months and under 24 Best Junior Bitch/6-9 Months Bitch RAYNBO’S BODACIOUS MASKOVA ISADORA OF MAJENKIR Breeders: Roni and Jennifer Zucker. By Ch. Majenkir Nearctic – DC Breeders: E. Cologne Szymanski, K. Staudt-Cartabona and Kit Kirby. Raynbo’s Black Eyed Tsusi, SC By Ch. Majenkir Proud of Himself – Majenkir Bella Conbrio Ybrik Owners: Roni and Jennifer Zucker and Marina Pearce Owners: Elisabeth Cologne Szymanski and James Szymanski

23 2007 National Specialty Futurity

FUTURITY Bitches, 9 months and under 12 FUTURITY Bitches, 18 months and under 21 ANOTAK MANDALAY BAY RISING STAR YASMINE Breeders: Roger and Joyce Katona. By Ch. Rainmaker Forever More, Breeder: Nadine Johnson. By Ch. Rising Star Kajai Priam – Ch. CD, SC – Ch. Majenkir My Wynter Whimsical Rising Star’s Liberty Belle Owners: Joyce and Roger Katona Owner: Nadine Johnson

FUTURITY Bitches, 21 months and under 24 FUTURITY Brood Bitch Class FC GLADKII VETER MATTER OF TASTE DC KIROV MONOCEROS, RN, SC Breeders: Roy Silguero, Mary Childs and Dora McDonald. By Ch. Breeder: Barbara E. Ewing. By Ch. Meyta’s Dostoyevski – DC Kirov Yegorov Sea of Change, CD – DC Wind ‘n Satin Ty Kaa, MC Nantahala, SC Owners: Roy Silguero and Curtis Judd Owner: Barbara E. Ewing

Placements Photo Not Available FUTURITY Dogs, 6 months and under 9 2 AURORAL RISING STAR LAKOTA. Breeder: Nadine Johnson. By Ch. Auroral’s Across Time Sirius – Ch. Rising Star’s Liberty FUTURITY Bitches, 12 months and under 15 Belle. Owners: Jon and Jennifer Steele TIARRA’S GLAMOUR GIRL 3 KIROV HEAT SEEKER. Breeder: Barbara E. Ewing. By Ch. Breeders: Kathy and William Norelli and Karen Staudt-Cartabona. By Ch. Avanturin – DC Kirov Monoceros, SC, RN. Owner: Barbara E. Tiarra’s Rembrandt – Majenkir Tatiana II Ewing Owners: Kathy Norelli and William Norelli 4 AURORAL’S SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN. Breeders: Jon and Jennifer Steele. By Ch. Auroral’s Across Time Sirius – Auroral’s Alyeska. Owner: Pat Hardy FUTURITY Dogs, 9 months and under 12 2 ANOTAK LUXOR. Breeders: Roger and Joyce Katona. By Ch. Rainmaker Forever More, CD, SC – Ch. Majenkir My Wynter Whimsical. Owners: Joyce and Roger Katona 24 Futurity 2007 National Specialty

3 AU DRUID BREMEN’S ZINC OF RYHKA. Breeders: Diana FUTURITY Bitches, 9 months and under 12 Darling and Pamela Mayberry, DVM. By Ch. Mayberry’s Au Druid 2 MAJENKIR THE SORCERESS OF AVALYN. Breeders: Lynne Bremen of Ryhka, SC – Gentah’s Red Ginger of Ryhka. Owners: Bennett and Karen Staudt-Cartabona. By Ch. Majenkir Tretiak of Diana Darling and Paul E. Anuta Avalyn – Ch. Majenkir My Faith of Avalyn, SC. Owners: Lynne 4 REFLECTIONS ON A HANDSOME BOY. Breeders: Rhanda Bennett and Rachel Bennett Glenn, Frank Murphy and Cherie Hunchak. By Ch. Sylvan Artesian 3 ANOTAK TREASURE ISLAND AT LA VERITE. Breeders: Roger – Ch. Po Dusham Scarlet Ribbons. Owner: Rhanda Glenn and Joyce Katona. By Ch. Rainmaker Forever More, CD, SC – Ch. FUTURITY Dogs, 12 months and under 15 Majenkir My Wynter Whimsical. Owners: Joyce and Roger Katona and Richard Mason Terry 2 CAROUSEL’S HIGH FIVE. Breeder: Maryann Conran. By Ch. 4 KANSAI'Z SWEET TEA. Breeders: Karen Murray and Liz Green. By Rising Star Conquistador, CGC – Ch. Carousel’s Shuvee, JC, CGC. C’Lestial Casino Royale, SC – Ch. Wind ‘n Satin Jagged Edge, SC. Owner: Maryann Conran Owner: Karen Murray 3 TIARRA MAJENKIR MIKAJE ALLIANCE. Breeders: Kathy FUTURITY Bitches, 12 months and under 15 and William Norelli and Karen Staudt-Cartabona. By Ch. Tiarra’s 2 CAROUSEL’S I LOVE YOU TOO. Breeder: Maryann Conran. By Rembrandt – Majenkir Tatiana II. Owners: Kevin and Karen Miller, Ch. Rising Star Conquistador, CGC – Ch. Carousel’s Shuvee, JC, Kathy Norelli and Karen Staudt-Cartabona CGC. Owner: Maryann Conran FUTURITY Dogs, 15 months and under 18 3 CAROUSEL’S QUIERO KIFFIN’S THE ONE. Breeder: Maryann 2 THE TAXMAN OF PARADISE VALLEY. Breeders: Todd and Conran. By Ch. Rising Star Conquistador, CGC – Ch. Carousel’s Toby Brandtman. By Ch. Osdow Av Fjascho, JC – Ch. Royale Shuvee, JC, CGC. Owner: Karen Fasciano Shalimar of Kyrov, CD, JC. Owners: Todd and Toby Brandtman FUTURITY Bitches, 15 months and under 18 2 SEXY SADIE OF PARADISE VALLEY. Breeders: Todd and Toby JUNIOR BITCHES: Brandtman. By Ch. Osdow Av Fjascho, JC – Ch. Royale Shalimar of FUTURITY Bitches, 6 months and under 9 Kyrov, CD, JC. Owners: Todd and Toby Brandtman 2 KIROV WHERE’S THERE’S SMOKE. Breeder: Barbara E. Ewing. FUTURITY Bitches, 18 months and under 21 By Ch. Avanturin – DC Kirov Monoceros, SC, RN. Owner: Barbara 2 MIELIKKI-MANDOLIN WIKI WIKI MAKANI. Breeders: Renee E. Ewing McCartin and Pat Hardy. By DC Mandolin-Mielikki The Dance – Witchcraft Spirit of the Tsar. Owners: Renee McCartin and Pat Hardy 3 KIROV ALL AFLAME. Breeder: Barbara E. Ewing. By Ch. 3 KSAR STELLA PEREGRINA. Breeders: Susan Pennington and Avanturin – DC Kirov Monoceros, SC, RN. Owner: Barbara E. Carola Butler. By Ch. Raynbo Tolstoyan Credo of Agridor – Ch. Ksar Ewing Majenkir Darla. Owners: Susan Pennington, Johnnie Roe and R. & J. 4 AURORAL RISING STAR IROQUOIS. Breeder: Nadine Johnson. Zucker By Ch. Auroral’s Across Time Sirius – Ch. Rising Star’s Liberty 4 MIELIKKI-MANDOLIN PAHUPAHU. Breeders: Renee McCartin Belle. Owners: Jon and Jennifer Steele and Pat Hardy. By DC Mandolin-Mielikki The Dance – Witchcraft Spirit of the Tsar. Owner: Bonnie Dalzell

BCOA National Futurity Critique By Mrs. Kimberley A. Horn Janek

hat an honor to be chosen Overall, the entries were well conditioned, and my bitches to be feminine. Always, by your peers to judge the with some being in excellent hard muscle always, always, well laid back shoulders, newest generation of our tone. Most were well presented, clean and elegance with strength and color immaterial. very special breed. My moderately groomed. I would like to see Someone once told me that if the shoulders thanks to the breeders more shoulder layback and return of upper are there, the rest will follow. I have found whoW selected me and the host region arm as a whole with well angulated hind this to be true to this day. which provided a lovely setting for our quarters. A few entries had poor feet and National Specialty. Also, special thanks I caution the breeders to keep an eye on My choices displayed the qualities I feel to my steward, Karen Mays, who kept bites and dentition. I saw too many “off” are most important in our breed. That being things flowing and Kathleen Kapaun for mouths, including missing teeth (more than said, all comments are from my recorded her continued efforts as the Futurity Event two), popped teeth and one wry bite. I can notes that day and all opinions are, of Chairperson. accept popped teeth in a veteran but it gives course, strictly my own! me cause to worry when I see it in a young I must admit, I am “old-school”. I have exhibit. Futurity Dogs, 6 months and under 9 been involved in the sport of dogs for thirty- 1st place: Rising Star Navajo. Good outline; eight years and still believe that the purpose On the stand, I want each part to flow into good shoulders; pleasing expression; nice of a dog show is to evaluate breeding stock. the next, from the nose to the tail. On the bend of stifle. I feel there is far too much emphasis on the move, I look for an effortless, ground- “show” and far too little placed on rewarding covering stride. I tend to be more forgiving Futurity Dogs, 9 months and under 12 those dogs that exhibit the qualities that on the down and back if the side movement 1st Place: PoDusham Red Ragtop make a Borzoi a Borzoi. is there. I want my dogs to be masculine Reflections. Beautifully presented;

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Best in Triathlon WINDOR LIQUID DIAMONDS V EIDOLON Breeders: D. McDonald, M. Childs, R. Silguero and C. Taylor. By Ch. Wind ‘n Satin Just a Moment – Ch. Wind ‘n Satin Over the Edge, JC. Owners: Dora and Gene McDonald and Mary Childs

Futurity Judge’s Critique continued good shoulders; clean coming and going; Futurity Bitches, 6 months and under 9 screams Borzoi. I would take this one smooth, effortless side gait; good tail set. 1st place: Maskova Isadora of Majenkir. home! Best Senior Bitch and on to Best in Best Junior Dog and on to Best of Opposite Clean coming and going; pleasing Futurity Sex in Futurity expression; nice outline; good shoulders; nice reach and drive; well set, long tail. Futurity Bitches, 18 months and under 21 Futurity Dogs, 12 months and under 15 Best Junior Bitch 1st Place: Rising Star Yasmine. Good 1st Place: Aashtoria’s Aucassin Mascha. shoulders; well balanced; clean coming and Nice outline; pleasing expression; Futurity Bitches, 9 months and under 12 going; nice reach and drive; just blew coat. masculine elegance. 1st Place: Anotak Mandalay Bay. Good shoulders; nice reach and drive; long, Futurity Bitches, 21 months and under 24 Futurity Dogs, 15 months and under 18 sweeping tail; clean coming and going; 1st Place: FC Gladkii Veter Matter of 1st Place: Tiarra’s Turn Back Time. Broad smooth side gait. Taste. Nice outline; good shoulders; well hocks; good feet; stunning black-tipped conditioned; long, sweeping tail; nice side sable; dark eye; good shoulders. Futurity Bitches, 12 months and under 15 gait. Best Senior Dog 1st Place: Tiarra’s Glamour Girl. Good shoulders; nice layback of upper arm; nice Futurity Stud Dog Class Futurity Dogs, 18 months and under 21 outline; pleasing expression; good side gait. Absent 1st Place: Mandolin-Mielikki Mahalo. Good rear; long, sweeping tail; dark eye; Futurity Bitches, 15 months and under 18 Futurity Brood Bitch Class exuberant young dog. 1st Place: Majenkir Bookstor Glamour Girl. 1st Place: DC Kirov Monoceros, RN, SC. Broad hocks; good feet; beautiful outline; Two really nice youngsters; very consistent Futurity Dogs, 21 months and under 24 good shoulders; good return of upper arm; and both of good quality. Sound on both 1st Place: Raynbo’s Bodacious. Well long, sweeping tail; clean coming and ends and nice on the go round. Good job, presented; nice feet; dark eye; clean coming going; effortless reach and drive; dark eyes; Mom! § and going. scissors bite; pleasing expression. Unmistakable elegance that, for me, 26 Triathlon 2007 National Specialty

2007 BCOA TRIATHLON SCORE SHEET

Lure Lure Obedience Obedience Conformation Conformation Coursing Coursing Entrant Base Score Bonus Points Base Score Bonus Points Base Score Bonus Points Total Placement 100 20 100 20 100 20 360 FC Niteshade's Phenanthrene of Ryhka, MC 41.5 81 12 71.5 8 214.0 "Phenanthrene" (127) FC Windor Liquid Diamond v Eidolon, CD, LCX2, MC, 93.75 8 92 73.0 266.75 "Saphira" 1 (132) FC Scheremetjew Porsche Cayenne, SC F.Ch. 46.0 86 73.5 5 210.5 "Cayenne" (133) FC Mufasa's Satin Doll 44.0 88 72.0 12 216.0 "Iman" (138) FC Entwood Mistral Absent Absent Absent "Mistral" (151) DC Entwood Isle of Fury LCX, MC, F.Ch. Absent Absent Absent "Furry" (202) DC Vento Danza Austri, SC, MC, LCX 65.25 93 73.25 231.5 "Bug" 3 (218) DC Avalon Jungle Fever, 2007 BCOA TRIATHLON SCORE SHEET #2 CDX, RAE, MC, CGC, TT 66.5 91 71.5 229.0 (Tarzan) 4 (241) Lure Lure Ch. Jubilee Dunamai Obedience Obedience Conformation Conformation Coursing Coursing Sozo, CD,Entrant RN, RA, SGRC Base95.5 Score Bonus 20 Points Base 96 Score Bonus 15 Points Base 10.0 Score Bonus Points236.5 Total Placement "Portia" 2 (274) 100 20 100 20 100 20 360 DC Silkenswift Lady in Red, SC, F.Ch. Absent Absent Absent (282) "Carmen" DC Gladkii Veter Josephine, MC, F.Ch. 62.5 92 72.5 227.0 (284) "JoJo"

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Specialty Judge Barb Binder and her sister Loretta

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Top Conformation Borzoi Breeders of the Top Borzoi

MBISS Ch. Raynbo’s Winter Rose Roni & Jennifer Zucker

Owners: Roni & Jennifer Zucker

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Top AKC Lure Courser Top Best Opposite Sex Borzoi

FC Windor Liquid Diamonds v Eidolon, CD, FC, LCM, LCX2 Owners: Dora McDonald, Gene McDonald & Mary Childs

Top ASFA Lure Courser

Ch. Sunburst Huntsman At Mechta

Owners: Garnett Thompson & Marilyn McGraw

FC Mayberry’s Gone With The Wind, JC, SGRC, LCM 11 Owner: Pam Mayberry

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Top Obedience Borzoi Top Open Field Courser

Nickolai Ryndar Aziza Riju JC, NJP, CD, RN Kachina-Valeska Rainbow Dancer, SC, CM Owners: Rich & June Mintchell Owner: Carol Enz

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Top Versatility Borzoi Top Junior Handler

FC Windor Liquid Diamonds v Eidolon, Shannon Myers CD, FC, LCM, LCX2 Owners: Dora McDonald, Gene McDonald & Mary Childs