STATE: NORTH CAROLINA
KENNEL NAME: FIRELIGHT VIZSLAS
AKC BREEDER OF MERIT & AKC BRED WITH H.E.A.R.T.
Date Established: December 2009
Website Link: www.facebook.com/FirelightVizslas
Breeder(s): Karen Beckwith
Daytime/Evening Phone: Please email
Email Address: Karenbff18@Yahoo.com
Health Tests Performed: OFA/CHIC: Hips, Elbows, Thyroid, Eyes
Areas of Activity: Dog Shows, Hunt Tests, Therapy Work, Natural Rearing.
Member of the Vizsla Club of America, Board of Directors - Vizsla Club of the
Carolinas, Past President/Board Member – Western Carolina Dog Fanciers
Association, Delta Society Pet Partner Team.
Honorable Mention: Group Placing, Reserve Best In Show, Multiple BBE
Best In Show, Multiple Best Of Breed, Multiple Bronze Grand Champion/
Champion, Multiple Junior Hunter and "Registry of Merit" (ROM) Certificate
from VCA, (ROM is awarded to those Vizslas whose offspring reflect the
breed’s character and purpose, as evidenced by the titles achieved).
Stud Services Offered: Yes
OUR VIZSLAS...
Group Placing, GCHB Am/Int’l CH RBIS Vizcaya’s Firelight Phantasy
ROM, THD, CGC “Ember”
History Registry "High Honors - V"
Ember's Progeny:
Firelight's Cariad Elgin Geronimo RA, CA, RATN, CGCA, TKP "Strider"
History Registry "First N History - F"
First Vizsla to earn the TKP (AKC Trick Dog Performer) title - 2017! Out of
the 4 Trick Dog Titles, TKP is the highest!
Group Placing, GCHB CH Firelight's Cariad Elgin Saponi "Titan"
Vizsla Stud Dog Registry, State NC, Kennel Name "Firelight Vizslas"
Group Placing, GCHB CH Firelight's Cariad Elgin Saponi "Titan"
History Registry "High Honors - F"
Am/Int’l CH Multiple BBE BIS Firelight’s Start a Revolution JH “Kindle”
History Registry - "High Honors - F"
Kindle achieved her High Honors on the History Registry before the tender
age of 20 months!
Firelight’s Lightning Strikes Twice – Baby “Secret"
GCH Am/UKC CH Firelight’s First Is Too Hot To Handle “Coal”
History Registry "High Honors - F".
Coal's Progeny:
CH Firelight Citius Altius Fortius at Trublu "Ashe"
History Registry "First N History - F".
First Vizsla to attain a Championship (CH) title at the tender age of 6 months
and 28 days - 01/22/2017!
Best Of Breed Winning, GCH Am/UKC CH
Firelight’s First Is Too Hot To Handle
Call Name: Coal
AKC Registration#: SR75311001 DNA#: V743163
Honorable Mention: Best of Breed over 7 Specials for a 5 point Major
from the Puppy Class at 10 months old. Exclusively Owner/Handled by
Karen Beckwith.
Grand Champion (GCH) and Am/UKC Champion (3xCH) titles!
OFA# Hip Score: VZ-13982G28F-VPI "Good"
OFA: Elbows, Thyroid, Cardiac: Normal
DOB: 11/17/2012
Pedigree
Group Placing, Multiple BBE BIS Am GCH Am/Int CH
Firelight’s Start A Revolution JH
Call Name: Kindle
AKC Registration#: SR83868301 DNA#: V746428
Honorable Mention: Multiple Bred By Exhibitor Best In Show (BBE BIS)
and Group Placing. Am Grand Champion (GCH), Am/Int Champion (Am/
Int CH) and Junior Hunter (JH) titles.
Kindle achieved her "High Honors" on the History Registry, before the
tender age of 20 months.
OFA# Hip Score: VZ-14638E25F-VPI "Excellent"
OFA: Elbows, Cardiac, Eyes: Normal
DOB: 07/06/2014
Pedigree
KENNEL NAME: FIRELIGHT VIZSLAS
AKC BREEDER OF MERIT & AKC BRED WITH H.E.A.R.T.
Date Established: December 2009
Website Link: www.facebook.com/FirelightVizslas
Breeder(s): Karen Beckwith
Daytime/Evening Phone: Please email
Email Address: Karenbff18@Yahoo.com
Health Tests Performed: OFA/CHIC: Hips, Elbows, Thyroid, Eyes
Areas of Activity: Dog Shows, Hunt Tests, Therapy Work, Natural Rearing.
Member of the Vizsla Club of America, Board of Directors - Vizsla Club of the
Carolinas, Past President/Board Member – Western Carolina Dog Fanciers
Association, Delta Society Pet Partner Team.
Honorable Mention: Group Placing, Reserve Best In Show, Multiple BBE
Best In Show, Multiple Best Of Breed, Multiple Bronze Grand Champion/
Champion, Multiple Junior Hunter and "Registry of Merit" (ROM) Certificate
from VCA, (ROM is awarded to those Vizslas whose offspring reflect the
breed’s character and purpose, as evidenced by the titles achieved).
Stud Services Offered: Yes
OUR VIZSLAS...
Group Placing, GCHB Am/Int’l CH RBIS Vizcaya’s Firelight Phantasy
ROM, THD, CGC “Ember”
History Registry "High Honors - V"
Ember's Progeny:
Firelight's Cariad Elgin Geronimo RA, CA, RATN, CGCA, TKP "Strider"
History Registry "First N History - F"
First Vizsla to earn the TKP (AKC Trick Dog Performer) title - 2017! Out of
the 4 Trick Dog Titles, TKP is the highest!
Group Placing, GCHB CH Firelight's Cariad Elgin Saponi "Titan"
Vizsla Stud Dog Registry, State NC, Kennel Name "Firelight Vizslas"
Group Placing, GCHB CH Firelight's Cariad Elgin Saponi "Titan"
History Registry "High Honors - F"
Am/Int’l CH Multiple BBE BIS Firelight’s Start a Revolution JH “Kindle”
History Registry - "High Honors - F"
Kindle achieved her High Honors on the History Registry before the tender
age of 20 months!
Firelight’s Lightning Strikes Twice – Baby “Secret"
GCH Am/UKC CH Firelight’s First Is Too Hot To Handle “Coal”
History Registry "High Honors - F".
Coal's Progeny:
CH Firelight Citius Altius Fortius at Trublu "Ashe"
History Registry "First N History - F".
First Vizsla to attain a Championship (CH) title at the tender age of 6 months
and 28 days - 01/22/2017!
Best Of Breed Winning, GCH Am/UKC CH
Firelight’s First Is Too Hot To Handle
Call Name: Coal
AKC Registration#: SR75311001 DNA#: V743163
Honorable Mention: Best of Breed over 7 Specials for a 5 point Major
from the Puppy Class at 10 months old. Exclusively Owner/Handled by
Karen Beckwith.
Grand Champion (GCH) and Am/UKC Champion (3xCH) titles!
OFA# Hip Score: VZ-13982G28F-VPI "Good"
OFA: Elbows, Thyroid, Cardiac: Normal
DOB: 11/17/2012
Pedigree
Group Placing, Multiple BBE BIS Am GCH Am/Int CH
Firelight’s Start A Revolution JH
Call Name: Kindle
AKC Registration#: SR83868301 DNA#: V746428
Honorable Mention: Multiple Bred By Exhibitor Best In Show (BBE BIS)
and Group Placing. Am Grand Champion (GCH), Am/Int Champion (Am/
Int CH) and Junior Hunter (JH) titles.
Kindle achieved her "High Honors" on the History Registry, before the
tender age of 20 months.
OFA# Hip Score: VZ-14638E25F-VPI "Excellent"
OFA: Elbows, Cardiac, Eyes: Normal
DOB: 07/06/2014
Pedigree
Titan
Titan
Coal
Kindle
STATE: NORTH CAROLINA
KENNEL NAME: BANKER VIZSLAS
Date Established: 1987 (Owned by Vizslas since 1976)
Website Link: www.bankervizslas.com
Breeder(s): Paula Murphy
Email Address: bankervizsla@gmail.com
Address: Durham, NC
Health Tests Performed: OFA: Hips, Thyroid, Elbows
Areas of Activity: Conformation
Offspring Areas of Activity: Conformation, Obedience and Field
(Hunt Tests & Hunting Companions).
Stud Services Offered: Yes
AKC Breeder Of Merit - Bronze Level
Minimum of 10 dogs earning titles with at least 5 earning prefix titles.
11 Champions - October 2018 (with multiple titles)
Source: Vizsla Registry, Paula Murphy, October 31, 2018
Honorable Mention: Duke took us on the journey of a lifetime, #2 Vizsla
2008, #3 Vizsla 2006 & 2007. We have multiple; BISS, VCA National AOM,
Specialty AOM, Group Winners, Group Placements and Best Veteran
Sweepstakes winners. I find the most joy in hearing from our puppy owners
and the updates they share.
Clubs: Vizsla Club of America for over 40 years, Vizsla Club of the Carolinas
- Vice President, Conestoga Vizsla Club. Also was a founding member of the
Virginia Club started at Dave Pomfret's house.
High Honors: (To name a few...)
Amy - CH Mariposa Mon Amie CD, Amy was my 1st Vizsla (1976). She
was a dream to train. Titles attained; Champion (CH), Companion Dog (CD).
Breeder William H & Ann Tunner. Owner Paula Murphy & Neil Murphy.
Amber - CH Glennora's Amber Lace CD (Joshua x CH Cariad's Lively Rhythm).
Best Of Opposite Winning. Titles attained; Champion (CH), Companion Dog
(CD). Breeder Sally Kimpton. Owner Paula Murphy.
Doc - CH Melto's Medicine Man (Kerek x Cariann). Multiple Group Placing
& Multiple Best Of Breed Winning. Doc was my 1st Special. Always Owner/
Handled. Proven Stud Dog. Titles attained; Champion (CH). Breeder Lynn
Worth Smith. Owner Paula Murphy.
Traveler - CH Amberway Travln Medicine Sho (Mac x Amber). Selectively
shown, Travler easily finished his Championship with 3 majors. Breeder/Owner
/Handled by Paula Murphy. Owners: Jayney Adams & Paula Murphy.
Brandy - CH Amberway Brandy Alexander (Mac x Amber). Titles attained;
Champion (CH). Breeder Paula Murphy. Owner: Cecelia Cooper.
Banker - CH Dorratz Foreign Exchange (Brig x Juli). Group Winning &
Multiple Group Placing. Banker’s journey started as a puppy in the show
ring. At the Chesapeake KC, he took Winners Dog & Best Of Opposite from
the 6-9 Month Puppy Class (A Vizsla supported entry) to finish his Champion-
ship in two weekends of Showing with one 5 point major, two 4 point majors
and one 3 point Major. Banker's Offspring: Best In Specialty Show Winner,
Multiple Champions (including Canada Champion), Multiple Hunt titles,
Multiple Obedience titles, National AOM Winner & Multiple Registry Of Merit
(ROM) titles. Breeder Doris Ratzlaff. Exclusively owner/handled by Paula
Murphy.
Sassy - CH Golden Crest's High Finance (Marker x Cindy). Titles attained;
Champion (CH). Always Owner Handled. Breeders Rick & Debbie Arroyo.
Owners Paula Murphy.
Cary - CH Amberway Forty Karats ROM (Kerek x Sassy). VCA Registry Of
Merit (ROM - record #42). Offspring: Cary produced 4 Champions, Junior
Hunter and Ultility Dog Excellent. Titles attained; Champion (CH). Breeder
Paula Murphy. Owners Paula Murphy & Carol Dickerson.
CH Embers Bold As Brass (Brig x Cary). Titles attained; Champion (CH).
Breeders Carol Dickerson & Paula Murphy. Owners Carol Dickerson & Jay
Dickerson.
Copy - CH Embers Limited Edition (Banker x Cary). Best Of Breed
Winning. Titles attained; Champion (CH). Breeder Paula Murphy. Owner/
Handled by Paula Murphy.
Karat - CH Embers Eighteen Karat Gold (Banker x Cary). Titles attained;
Champion (CH). Always Owner Handled by Paula Murphy. Breeders Paula
Murphy. Owners Paula Murphy & Carol Dickerson.
Special - CH Banker's Red Light Special (Hank x Karat). Group Placing &
Multiple Best Of Breed Winning. Always Owner Handled. Special's Offspring:
VCA Registry Of Merit, Multiple Am/Can Champions, Master Hunter, Junior
Hunter, NAVHDA NA Pz III, Rally, Multiple Agility titles. Titles attained;
Champion (CH). Breeder Faye Wilson. Owner Paula Murphy.
Murphy – CH Banker’s Top Brand (Sport x Binky). Group Winning,
Multiple Group Placing, Multiple Best Veteran Sweepstakes and
Champion (CH) title. Murphy's Offspring: Multiple Champions, Best of Breed
Winning, Certified Therapy Dog. Breeder Faye Wilson. Owner Paula Murphy.
Ritz - CH Banker's Gold Standard (Murphy x Dazzle). Ritz finished his
Championship with 5 Majors! He is a 2018 VCA Top Versatility Producer.
Proven Stud Dog. Experlty handled by Daniel Martin to his Championship.
Breeders Paula Murphy, Beth Kirven & Rachael Murphy. Owner Paula Murphy.
Ranger - GCH CH Banker's Texas Ranger JH, AOM (Murphy x Dazzle).
Multiple Best Of Breed, Multiple Specialty Award Of Merit. Titles attained;
Grand Champion (GCH), Champion (CH), Junior Hunter (JH). Expertly Owner
Handled by Jeanne Lehrmann. Breeders Paula Murphy, Beth Kirven &
Rachael Murphy. Owners Jeanne Lehrmann.
Nike - GCH CH Ky's Wynn The Gold (Ritz x Jenny). Best Of Breed Winning.
Nike was expertly shown to his Championship and Grand Championship by
Daniel Martin. Breeder Thecla Tyner. Owner: Travis Murphy and Paula
Murphy.
Duke – 3xBISS CH Encounter A Duke Fantasy (Henry x Fanci). Duke was a
Dream to Special. #1 Male Vizsla in the Country - 2008! #2 Vizsla in the
Country - 2008! #3 Vizsla in the Country - 2006 & 2007! 2007 Top 100
Dogs - Sporting Group #46! 2008 Top 100 Dogs - Sporting Group #68!
3x Best In Specialty Show! Best Of Opposite at the Westminster Dog Show
- 2009, Multiple VCA National Award Of Merit (AOM), Multiple Specialty Award
Of Merit (AOM), Multiple Group Winner, Multiple Group Placements and Multiple
Best Veteran Sweepstakes. Titles attained; Champion (CH). Proven Stud Dog.
Expertly handled by Patty Crowley.
Broker - CH Gatehouse N Banker's Play To Win (Duke x Annabelle). Broker
debut @ 6 mos. old winning WD, BOW and Best Puppy. VCA 2009 National
Events, Charlotte NC, he takes 4th in the 6-9 mos. class. Titles attained;
Champion (CH). Breeders Anne Marie Tierney, John Tierney and Patricia
Crowley. Owner Paula Murphy.
Dazzle - CH Solaris Steal Your Heart (Owe'n x Elvira). Multiple Best Of Breed
Winning. Titles attained; Champion (CH). Dazzle's Offspring: Best In Specialty
Show Winner, AOM Westminster KC - 2018, Group Placing, Multiple Best Of
Breed Winning, Multiple Grand Champion and Multiple Champion. Breeders
Rachael Murphy, Beth Kirven, Abbie Hanson & Kacie Davis. Owners Paula
Murphy (Dazzle joined Banker Vizslas), Beth Kirven & Rachael Murphy.
Ginger - CH Banker's Spice Girl (Duke x Dazzle). Multiple Best Of Breed
Winning. Titles attained; Champion (CH). Breeders Paula Murphy, Beth
Kirven & Rachael Murphy. Owners Faye Wilson & Paula Murphy.
Dinger - CH Bankers N'Solaris Home Run (JB x Dazzle). Show Champion by
the tender age of 12 months. Expertly handled by Michelle Porfido. Breeders
Paula Murphy, Beth Kirven & Rachael Murphy. Owners Lance Wheeler &
Paula Murphy.
Jolene - BISS GCH CH Solaris Banker Cold Hearted Woman CGC, TKN,
AOM (JB x Dazzle). Jolene finished her Championship at 9 months old with
4 majors, 2 breed wins over multiple specials and a Group 2 over many top
sporting dogs. She is a Best In Specialty Show winner and Award Of Merit -
Westminster KC 2018. Expertly Owner Handled By: Beth Kirven & O'Malley
McGee. Titles attained: Grand Champion (GCH), Champion (CH), Canine
Good Citizen (CGC), Novice Trick Dog (TKN). Breeders Paula Murphy, Beth
Kirven & Rachael Murphy. Owners Beth Kirven (Jolene joined Solaris Vizslas),
Paula Murphy and O’Malley McGee.
Teller - CH Bankers Merchant Teller (CH Koppertone”s Magyar Buszke CD
x CH Embers Eighteen Karat Gold, SN47236311, DOB: 07/13/1997). Titles attained;
Champion (CH). Breeder Faye Wilson. Owner Paula Murphy.
KENNEL NAME: BANKER VIZSLAS
Date Established: 1987 (Owned by Vizslas since 1976)
Website Link: www.bankervizslas.com
Breeder(s): Paula Murphy
Email Address: bankervizsla@gmail.com
Address: Durham, NC
Health Tests Performed: OFA: Hips, Thyroid, Elbows
Areas of Activity: Conformation
Offspring Areas of Activity: Conformation, Obedience and Field
(Hunt Tests & Hunting Companions).
Stud Services Offered: Yes
AKC Breeder Of Merit - Bronze Level
Minimum of 10 dogs earning titles with at least 5 earning prefix titles.
11 Champions - October 2018 (with multiple titles)
Source: Vizsla Registry, Paula Murphy, October 31, 2018
Honorable Mention: Duke took us on the journey of a lifetime, #2 Vizsla
2008, #3 Vizsla 2006 & 2007. We have multiple; BISS, VCA National AOM,
Specialty AOM, Group Winners, Group Placements and Best Veteran
Sweepstakes winners. I find the most joy in hearing from our puppy owners
and the updates they share.
Clubs: Vizsla Club of America for over 40 years, Vizsla Club of the Carolinas
- Vice President, Conestoga Vizsla Club. Also was a founding member of the
Virginia Club started at Dave Pomfret's house.
High Honors: (To name a few...)
Amy - CH Mariposa Mon Amie CD, Amy was my 1st Vizsla (1976). She
was a dream to train. Titles attained; Champion (CH), Companion Dog (CD).
Breeder William H & Ann Tunner. Owner Paula Murphy & Neil Murphy.
Amber - CH Glennora's Amber Lace CD (Joshua x CH Cariad's Lively Rhythm).
Best Of Opposite Winning. Titles attained; Champion (CH), Companion Dog
(CD). Breeder Sally Kimpton. Owner Paula Murphy.
Doc - CH Melto's Medicine Man (Kerek x Cariann). Multiple Group Placing
& Multiple Best Of Breed Winning. Doc was my 1st Special. Always Owner/
Handled. Proven Stud Dog. Titles attained; Champion (CH). Breeder Lynn
Worth Smith. Owner Paula Murphy.
Traveler - CH Amberway Travln Medicine Sho (Mac x Amber). Selectively
shown, Travler easily finished his Championship with 3 majors. Breeder/Owner
/Handled by Paula Murphy. Owners: Jayney Adams & Paula Murphy.
Brandy - CH Amberway Brandy Alexander (Mac x Amber). Titles attained;
Champion (CH). Breeder Paula Murphy. Owner: Cecelia Cooper.
Banker - CH Dorratz Foreign Exchange (Brig x Juli). Group Winning &
Multiple Group Placing. Banker’s journey started as a puppy in the show
ring. At the Chesapeake KC, he took Winners Dog & Best Of Opposite from
the 6-9 Month Puppy Class (A Vizsla supported entry) to finish his Champion-
ship in two weekends of Showing with one 5 point major, two 4 point majors
and one 3 point Major. Banker's Offspring: Best In Specialty Show Winner,
Multiple Champions (including Canada Champion), Multiple Hunt titles,
Multiple Obedience titles, National AOM Winner & Multiple Registry Of Merit
(ROM) titles. Breeder Doris Ratzlaff. Exclusively owner/handled by Paula
Murphy.
Sassy - CH Golden Crest's High Finance (Marker x Cindy). Titles attained;
Champion (CH). Always Owner Handled. Breeders Rick & Debbie Arroyo.
Owners Paula Murphy.
Cary - CH Amberway Forty Karats ROM (Kerek x Sassy). VCA Registry Of
Merit (ROM - record #42). Offspring: Cary produced 4 Champions, Junior
Hunter and Ultility Dog Excellent. Titles attained; Champion (CH). Breeder
Paula Murphy. Owners Paula Murphy & Carol Dickerson.
CH Embers Bold As Brass (Brig x Cary). Titles attained; Champion (CH).
Breeders Carol Dickerson & Paula Murphy. Owners Carol Dickerson & Jay
Dickerson.
Copy - CH Embers Limited Edition (Banker x Cary). Best Of Breed
Winning. Titles attained; Champion (CH). Breeder Paula Murphy. Owner/
Handled by Paula Murphy.
Karat - CH Embers Eighteen Karat Gold (Banker x Cary). Titles attained;
Champion (CH). Always Owner Handled by Paula Murphy. Breeders Paula
Murphy. Owners Paula Murphy & Carol Dickerson.
Special - CH Banker's Red Light Special (Hank x Karat). Group Placing &
Multiple Best Of Breed Winning. Always Owner Handled. Special's Offspring:
VCA Registry Of Merit, Multiple Am/Can Champions, Master Hunter, Junior
Hunter, NAVHDA NA Pz III, Rally, Multiple Agility titles. Titles attained;
Champion (CH). Breeder Faye Wilson. Owner Paula Murphy.
Murphy – CH Banker’s Top Brand (Sport x Binky). Group Winning,
Multiple Group Placing, Multiple Best Veteran Sweepstakes and
Champion (CH) title. Murphy's Offspring: Multiple Champions, Best of Breed
Winning, Certified Therapy Dog. Breeder Faye Wilson. Owner Paula Murphy.
Ritz - CH Banker's Gold Standard (Murphy x Dazzle). Ritz finished his
Championship with 5 Majors! He is a 2018 VCA Top Versatility Producer.
Proven Stud Dog. Experlty handled by Daniel Martin to his Championship.
Breeders Paula Murphy, Beth Kirven & Rachael Murphy. Owner Paula Murphy.
Ranger - GCH CH Banker's Texas Ranger JH, AOM (Murphy x Dazzle).
Multiple Best Of Breed, Multiple Specialty Award Of Merit. Titles attained;
Grand Champion (GCH), Champion (CH), Junior Hunter (JH). Expertly Owner
Handled by Jeanne Lehrmann. Breeders Paula Murphy, Beth Kirven &
Rachael Murphy. Owners Jeanne Lehrmann.
Nike - GCH CH Ky's Wynn The Gold (Ritz x Jenny). Best Of Breed Winning.
Nike was expertly shown to his Championship and Grand Championship by
Daniel Martin. Breeder Thecla Tyner. Owner: Travis Murphy and Paula
Murphy.
Duke – 3xBISS CH Encounter A Duke Fantasy (Henry x Fanci). Duke was a
Dream to Special. #1 Male Vizsla in the Country - 2008! #2 Vizsla in the
Country - 2008! #3 Vizsla in the Country - 2006 & 2007! 2007 Top 100
Dogs - Sporting Group #46! 2008 Top 100 Dogs - Sporting Group #68!
3x Best In Specialty Show! Best Of Opposite at the Westminster Dog Show
- 2009, Multiple VCA National Award Of Merit (AOM), Multiple Specialty Award
Of Merit (AOM), Multiple Group Winner, Multiple Group Placements and Multiple
Best Veteran Sweepstakes. Titles attained; Champion (CH). Proven Stud Dog.
Expertly handled by Patty Crowley.
Broker - CH Gatehouse N Banker's Play To Win (Duke x Annabelle). Broker
debut @ 6 mos. old winning WD, BOW and Best Puppy. VCA 2009 National
Events, Charlotte NC, he takes 4th in the 6-9 mos. class. Titles attained;
Champion (CH). Breeders Anne Marie Tierney, John Tierney and Patricia
Crowley. Owner Paula Murphy.
Dazzle - CH Solaris Steal Your Heart (Owe'n x Elvira). Multiple Best Of Breed
Winning. Titles attained; Champion (CH). Dazzle's Offspring: Best In Specialty
Show Winner, AOM Westminster KC - 2018, Group Placing, Multiple Best Of
Breed Winning, Multiple Grand Champion and Multiple Champion. Breeders
Rachael Murphy, Beth Kirven, Abbie Hanson & Kacie Davis. Owners Paula
Murphy (Dazzle joined Banker Vizslas), Beth Kirven & Rachael Murphy.
Ginger - CH Banker's Spice Girl (Duke x Dazzle). Multiple Best Of Breed
Winning. Titles attained; Champion (CH). Breeders Paula Murphy, Beth
Kirven & Rachael Murphy. Owners Faye Wilson & Paula Murphy.
Dinger - CH Bankers N'Solaris Home Run (JB x Dazzle). Show Champion by
the tender age of 12 months. Expertly handled by Michelle Porfido. Breeders
Paula Murphy, Beth Kirven & Rachael Murphy. Owners Lance Wheeler &
Paula Murphy.
Jolene - BISS GCH CH Solaris Banker Cold Hearted Woman CGC, TKN,
AOM (JB x Dazzle). Jolene finished her Championship at 9 months old with
4 majors, 2 breed wins over multiple specials and a Group 2 over many top
sporting dogs. She is a Best In Specialty Show winner and Award Of Merit -
Westminster KC 2018. Expertly Owner Handled By: Beth Kirven & O'Malley
McGee. Titles attained: Grand Champion (GCH), Champion (CH), Canine
Good Citizen (CGC), Novice Trick Dog (TKN). Breeders Paula Murphy, Beth
Kirven & Rachael Murphy. Owners Beth Kirven (Jolene joined Solaris Vizslas),
Paula Murphy and O’Malley McGee.
Teller - CH Bankers Merchant Teller (CH Koppertone”s Magyar Buszke CD
x CH Embers Eighteen Karat Gold, SN47236311, DOB: 07/13/1997). Titles attained;
Champion (CH). Breeder Faye Wilson. Owner Paula Murphy.
| Amy - CH Mariposa Mon Amie CD Amy was my 1st Vizsla (1976) |
| Doc - CH Melto's Medicine Man Doc was my 1st Special. |
| Amber - CH Glennora's Amber Lace CD |
| Banker - CH Dorratz Foreign Exchange |
| Cary - CH Amberway Forty Karats ROM |
| Murphy – CH Banker’s Top Brand |
| Dazzle - CH Solaris Steal Your Heart |
| Jolene - BISS GCH CH Solaris Banker Cold Hearted Woman CGC, TKN, AOM Westminster KC |
| Ranger - GCH CH Banker's Texas Ranger JH, AOM |
| Ritz - CH Banker's Gold Standard |
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STATE: *NORTH CAROLINA (& NEW YORK)
KENNEL NAME: RHAPSODY VIZSLAS
Date Established: 2003
Website Link: www.rhapsodyvizslas.com/
Breeder(s): Michelle Porfido-DeLucia
Phone Number: 516-505-1038
Email Address: rhapsodyvizslas@gmail.com
Health Tests Performed: OFA/CHIC: Hips, Elbows, Thyroid, Cardiac,
"CERF" Eyes and PennHip.
DNA: Yes
Areas of Activity: Ours dogs participate in a multitude of venues from hunt
tests to conformation, to service work.
Stud Dogs: Yes
AKC Breeder Of Merit - Bronze Level
Minimum of 10 dogs earning titles with at least 5 earning prefix titles.
20 Champions - October 2018 (with multiple titles)
Source: Vizsla Registry, Michelle S Porfido, 10/25/2018
Honorable Mention: Ours dogs are a part of our family, competing and
participating in a multitude of venues from hunt tests and conformation, to
service work. We put a lot of effort into making the best-informed decisions
for our breeding program, with strong health and sound temperaments being
most important. We require appropriate health testing on our dogs/dogs that
are considered for our breeding program (OFA hips, CERF and Thyroid) and
we have recently added PennHip to our list. Our goal is to breed for the
versatile Vizsla that is capable of performing all the work asked of them, but
most importantly can function as a well-adjusted family companion.
Clubs: Vizsla Club of America
Record Holders/Top Producing Dams in History:
Ellie - Int/Intct'l/Can/Am CH 20xBISS GCHP Szizlin Rhapsody Never Say
Never RN, JH, NAP, NJP, CA, DN, ROM, MAOM (JB x Raina daughter).
First Female Vizsla "Top Owner/Handled" 20x Best In Specialty Show
Winning Of All Time - 09/26/2020! A Top Producing Dam in History!
#1 Vizsla 2014 - All-Systems, #2 Vizsla 2015 - All Systems (with limited showing),
#1 Vizsla 2016 - All Systems, Multiple Group Winning & Placements, VCA
Registry Of Merit (ROM), Multiple Award Of Merit (MAOM), VCA Dog of the
Year - 2016, VCA Nationals Select - 2017, 5th Vizsla to become a Platinum
Grand Champion in the country, VCA Top Producing Dam 2017-2018.
Exclusively owner-handled throughout her *entire* show and
performance career. Titles attained: Platium Grand Champion (GCHP),
Multiple Championships (Int/Intct'l/Can/Am CH), Rally Novice (RN), Junior
Hunter (JH), Novice Agility Preferred (NAP), Novice Agility Jumper (NAJ),
Coursing Ability (CA), Dock Novice (DN). Breeders: Carol & Bruce Phelps.
Owner: Michelle S. Porfido & Yelena Kourtei.
Vesper - GCH CH Rhapsody For Your Eyes Only JH, DS, ROM (JB x Kira
daughter). Top Producing Dam 2014, Multiple BSWP winner, Multiple BOS
& specialty winner, A Top Producing Dam in History and VCA Registry of
Merit. Titled attained; Grand Champion (GCH), Champion (CH), Junior
Hunter (JH), Dock Senior (DS). Breeders/Owners: Michelle S Porfido &
Yelena Kourtei.
High Honors: (To name a few...)
JB - BVIS Int’l/Intct’l/Can/Am BISS GCH CH Szizlin’s They Call Me Bond
AOM, ROM (Brave x Ptoppir son). VCA Top Producing Sire 2013, 2016,
2017. Best In Specialty Show (BISS) winner at the VCGNY Specialty -
Veterans Class at 9 1/2 yrs old, Multiple Group Winning & Multiple Group
Placing, Specialty BOS, Specialty AOM, Multiple Veteran BIS Winner, VCA
Registry Of Merit (ROM). Exclusively owner-handled. Titles attained;
Grand Champion (GCH), Multiple Champion titles (Int’l/Intct’l/Can/Am CH),
Proven Stud Dog (Frozen Semen Only). Breeders: Carol & Bruce Phelps.
Owner: Michelle S. Porfido.
Ginger - CH Rhapsody’s From Russian With Love (JB x Kira daughter).
She began her show career when she was a little under 2 years of age, and
finished in limited showing before she was 3 years old. Along the way to her
Championship, she picked up several Specialty RWB awards, a Specialty
WB/BW, and 3 majors (going over specials for one of them). Breeders:
Michelle S Porfido & Yelena Kourtei. Owners: Yvonne Gibbs, Michelle S
Porfido & Jimmy Gibbs,
Birdie - CH Rhapsody’s Hungry Heart (Cupid x Vesper daughter). She
finished her Championship very quickly, with 4 majors (including a Specialty
WB/BW) and going over specials on multiple ocassions. Her future endeavors
include training for and completing her JH title. Breeders: Michelle S Porfido
& Yelena Kourtei. Owners: Mary & Jared Hoffman and Michelle S Porfido.
Blitzen - CH Rhapsody Kizmar Hold onto Your Heart (Cupid x Vesper son).
Shown on a limited basis by his co-owner (Paul Hussa, Pagliacci Vizslas), he
finished his Championship with 2 Specialty wins. His next venture includes
getting his Canadian Championship. Breeders: Michelle S Porfido & Yelena
Kourtei. Owners: Sue and Tom Lynch, Paul Hussa & Kathy Rust.
Bolt - CH Rhapsody's We Go Together (Whiskey x Vesper son). Multiple
specialty winner. Titles attained; Champion (CH). Breeders: Michelle S
Porfido & Yelena Kourtei. Owners: Sean-Patrick Oswald & Michelle S Porfido.
Taisie - CH Rhapsody’s Eye Got You Good JH, DS (Budha x Vesper
daughter). She finished her Championship quickly with 3 majors, all out of
the BBE class. Titles attained; Champion (CH), Junior Hunter (JH), Dock
Senior (DS). Breeders: Michelle S Porfido & Yelena Kourtei, Owners:
Genine Enoksen & Michelle S Porfido.
Piper - GCH CH Rhapsody Feelin’ Hot Hot Hot SH, CGC (Kiwi x Vesper
daughter). She debuted at 6 months of age at the Vizsla Club of America
National - 2013, and WON the Sweepstakes 6-9 month puppy bitch class
out of 24 bitches! She went on to finish her championship at 19 months
with very limited showing, accumulating 4 majors, going over a top Special
to finish. Piper is very competitive in the field. Titled attained; Grand
Champion (GCH), Champion (CH), Senior Hunter (SH), Canine Good Citizen
(CGC). Breeders: Michelle S Porfido & Yelena Kourtei. Owners: Leah
DiFalco, Michelle S Porfido & Aaron Davis.
Rooney - GCH CH Rhapsody In Hot Pursuit (Kiwi x Vesper son). Baby
Roo debuted at the Vizsla club of America National - 2013, placed 3rd in his
Sweepstakes 6-9 month class out of 16 puppies. He finished his Champion-
ship at 19 months in very limited showing, garnering a Specialty WD at the
VCGNY Specialty along the way. Titles attained; Grand Champion (GCH),
Champion (CH). Breeders: Michelle S Porfido & Yelena Kourtei. Owners:
Katie Orlowsky & Michelle S Porfido.
Tiki - BISS GCH CH Rhapsody Hit Me With Ur Best Shot CGC (Kiwi x Ellie
daughter). She debut at 6 months, finished her Championship in 3 weekends
(all out of the BBE class). She garnered all her wins at Supported Entries/
Specialties, finished at 8 months with 4 majors, grabbing two Best in Sweep-
stakes wins. Selectively shown as a special, she accumulated all her GCH
points Breeder/Owner/Handled, two cuts at Nationals, Multiple BOB's, and a
Best in Specialty Show win at the Vizsla Club of Nothern NJ Specialty, followed
up with a Group 2, defeating 319 Sporting dogs! Tiki is the first Rhapsody-
bred BISS winner, and a third-generation BISS winner. Titles attained;
Grand Champion (GCH), Champion (CH), Canine Good Citizen (CGC).
Breeders: Michelle S Porfido & Yelena Kourtei. Owners: Genine Enoksen
& Michelle S Porfido.
Phin - CH Rhapsody’s Tequila Sunrise (Kiwi x Ellie son). Debuts in his first
ever showing and walked away with WD/BW. Titles attained; Champion (CH).
Breeders: Michelle S Porfido & Yelena Kourtei. Owners: Alex Mimis, Tony
Serino & Michelle S Porfido.
Stori - MOHBIS NBISS GCHB Can/Am CH Rhapsody Dezertfyre Write UR
Stori RN, BN, TKI, CGC (Justice x Ellie daughter). Multiple BSWP winner,
Multiple specialty winner, Canadian National winner, Multiple group placer.
Titles attained; Bronze Grand Champion (GCHB), Multiple Champion (Can/
Am CH), Rally Novice (RN), Beginners Novice (BN), Intermediate Trick Dog
(TKI), Canine Good Citizen (CGC). Breeders: Michelle S Porfido, Yelena
Kourtei & Carol Phelps. Owners: Sheila Wald, Michael Wald, Kryssi Wald
-Torgesen & Michelle S Porfido.
Naomi - 5xBISS GCHS CH Rhapsody Writing’s On The Wall JH, RN, CA,
DJ, TDI, CGC (Justice x Ellie daughter). Westminster Best Of Breed winner,
5x Best In Specialty Show, Bred-by BIS winner, Multple Specialty BOS winner,
Multiple Group placer. Titles attained; Silver Grand Champion (GCHS),
Champion (CH), Junior Hunter (JH), Rally Novice (RN), Coursing Ability (CA),
Dock Junior (DJ), Therapy Dog International (TDI), Canine Good Citizen
(CGC). Breeders: Michelle Porfido-DeLucia, Yelena Kourtei & Carol Phelps.
Owners: Michelle Porfido-DeLucia, Genine Enoksen & Jonathan DeLucia.
Zadie - CH Rhapsody Poetry In Motion (Justice x Ellie daughter). She
finished her Championship with multiple Specialty WB awards, and 4 majors.
She has since been training in the field towards her MH with her mom, Lesley.
She will venture back into the ring to finish her GCH, once she gets back from
bird camp. Breeders: Michelle S Porfido, Yelena Kourtei & Carol Phelps.
Owners: Lesley & George Kramer & Michelle S Porfido.
Jett - CH Rhapsody’s Oxford Comma JH (Justice x Ellie son). He finished
his Championship easily, almost undefeated through the classes and with
three majors. Other than showing, Jett was owner-handled by his newbie
dad to his JH with impressive scores of 9's and 10's. We plan on pursuing
training towards his MH title. Breeders: Michelle S Porfido, Yelena Kourtei
& Carol Phelps. Owners: Sean-Patrick Oswald & Michelle S Porfido.
Rusty - CH Rhapsody Writer’s Block (Justice x Ellie son). Bred-by BIS
winner, multiple specialty winner. He finished his Championship in only 3
weekends of shows! He was shown solely by me out of the BBE class, and
finished with 4 majors, BOS over specials, and a Specialty WD/BW.
Breeders: Michelle S Porfido, Yelena Kourtei & Carol Phelps. Owners:
Nikki Schmitz, Mike Schmitz & Michelle S Porfido.
Madsen - CH Rhapsody Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Zoom x Ellie son). Multiple
BSWP winner, Multiple specialty winner, class winner VCA Nationals 2018.
He finished his Championship winning 4 majors in 4 shows - 2 of which were
WD/BW at Specialties. In July, he took a trip to Canada for the Vizsla Canada
National Specialty, he was awarded Best in Sweepstakes and WD 2 days for
both his majors! He's in TX this fall and winter, staying with friends while he
runs in some Derby and puppy Field Trials, and NAVHDA Natural Ability.
Breeders: Michelle S Porfido. Owners: Michelle S Porfido, Jonathan DeLucia
& Genine Enoksen.
Archer - CH Rhapsody's Greased Lightning (Viktor x Ginger son). He
finished his Championship with three majors, going over specials on several
occasions. Proven Stud Dog (including a litter in Australia with our dear friend
at Metropolis Hungarian Vizslas). Breeders: Michelle S Porfido & Yvonne
Gibbs. Owners: Alex Mimis, Tony Serino & Michelle S Porfido.
Dante - CH Rhapsody’s Divine Timing JH, CGC (Owe'n x Kira son). He
was shown on a very limited basis, garnering three majors on the way to his
Championship, and has always been complimented on his graceful and
ground covering movement. He has been working hard training on birds
and will be going straight to his Senior Hunter title once he is ready. Dante
has also been assisting his owner Leah (who is an Occupational Therapist)
in therapy dog visits. Leah has also started agility classes with him. Titles
attained; Champion (CH), Junior Hunter (JH), Canine Good Citizen (CGC).
Breeders: Michelle S Porfido. Owners: Leah DiFalco & Michelle S Porfido.
Poppy - GCH CH Rhapsody Pop N’ Circumstance DS (Norman x Piper
daughter). BSWP winner, VCA National RWB 2016, VCA National AOM
2017. At 8 months we took her to the VCA Nationals with the intention of
her placing in her BBE class, but she went on to WIN the BBE class, and
WIN Reserve Winner's Bitch to finish her Championship, completely owner
/breeder handled out of BBE, in only 3 total show outings. She finished her
GCH almost entirely owner-handled by her mom, Leah, including multiple
BOB wins! Titles attained; Grand Champion (GCH), Champion (CH), Dock
Senior (DS). Breeders: Michelle S Porfido & Leah DiFalco. Owners: Leah
DiFalco, Michelle S Porfido & Aaron Davis.
Mikayla - CH Rhapsody’s Warrior Princess Mikayla RN, JH, RATN, TKA,
CGC (Turk x Tiki daughter). Multiple specialty winner. She went to live in a
very Special home with Deb McCray and got her very own older Vizsla sister,
Gabby. Deb has big plans for Mikayla, from Barn Hunting, Hunting titles,
showing, to rally and obedience... Whatever these ladies set their mind to,
they're bound to succeed in! Titles attained; Champion (CH), Rally Novice
(RN), Junior Hunter (JH), Novice Barn Hunt (RATN), Advanced Trick Dog
(TKA). Breeders: Michelle S Porfido & Genine Enoksen. Owners: Deb
McCray, Michelle S Porfido & Genine Enoksen.
Vito - BISS CH Russet Leather Strmwnd La Dolce Vita JH, DS (Hummer
x Maya son). Best Of Breed Winning, Best In Specialty Show, VCA National
Award Of Merit - 2018, Best in Sweepstakes and Supported and Specialty
Winners Dog. Proven Stud Dog. Titles attained; Champion (CH), Junior
Hunter, Dock Senior (DS). Breeders: Kirsten Davis & Beverley Wanjon.
Owners: Michelle S Porfido, Jonathan DeLucia & Beverley Wanjon.
Eva (Australian Import) - CH Metropolis FanfareDe Rhapsody (Hunter
x Beaucoup daughter). She finished her Championship very quickly,
garnering 4 majors along the way - including WB/AOM for a 5 point major
at the KVC Specialty in March of 2018, and WB/BW/BOS over 16 class
bitches and 9 Specials at he VCC Supported Entry to finish her Champion-
ship with another 5 point major. Breeder: Robyn Hanney. Owner: Michelle
S Porfido, Genine Enoksen & Robyn Hanney.
KENNEL NAME: RHAPSODY VIZSLAS
Date Established: 2003
Website Link: www.rhapsodyvizslas.com/
Breeder(s): Michelle Porfido-DeLucia
Phone Number: 516-505-1038
Email Address: rhapsodyvizslas@gmail.com
Health Tests Performed: OFA/CHIC: Hips, Elbows, Thyroid, Cardiac,
"CERF" Eyes and PennHip.
DNA: Yes
Areas of Activity: Ours dogs participate in a multitude of venues from hunt
tests to conformation, to service work.
Stud Dogs: Yes
AKC Breeder Of Merit - Bronze Level
Minimum of 10 dogs earning titles with at least 5 earning prefix titles.
20 Champions - October 2018 (with multiple titles)
Source: Vizsla Registry, Michelle S Porfido, 10/25/2018
Honorable Mention: Ours dogs are a part of our family, competing and
participating in a multitude of venues from hunt tests and conformation, to
service work. We put a lot of effort into making the best-informed decisions
for our breeding program, with strong health and sound temperaments being
most important. We require appropriate health testing on our dogs/dogs that
are considered for our breeding program (OFA hips, CERF and Thyroid) and
we have recently added PennHip to our list. Our goal is to breed for the
versatile Vizsla that is capable of performing all the work asked of them, but
most importantly can function as a well-adjusted family companion.
Clubs: Vizsla Club of America
Record Holders/Top Producing Dams in History:
Ellie - Int/Intct'l/Can/Am CH 20xBISS GCHP Szizlin Rhapsody Never Say
Never RN, JH, NAP, NJP, CA, DN, ROM, MAOM (JB x Raina daughter).
First Female Vizsla "Top Owner/Handled" 20x Best In Specialty Show
Winning Of All Time - 09/26/2020! A Top Producing Dam in History!
#1 Vizsla 2014 - All-Systems, #2 Vizsla 2015 - All Systems (with limited showing),
#1 Vizsla 2016 - All Systems, Multiple Group Winning & Placements, VCA
Registry Of Merit (ROM), Multiple Award Of Merit (MAOM), VCA Dog of the
Year - 2016, VCA Nationals Select - 2017, 5th Vizsla to become a Platinum
Grand Champion in the country, VCA Top Producing Dam 2017-2018.
Exclusively owner-handled throughout her *entire* show and
performance career. Titles attained: Platium Grand Champion (GCHP),
Multiple Championships (Int/Intct'l/Can/Am CH), Rally Novice (RN), Junior
Hunter (JH), Novice Agility Preferred (NAP), Novice Agility Jumper (NAJ),
Coursing Ability (CA), Dock Novice (DN). Breeders: Carol & Bruce Phelps.
Owner: Michelle S. Porfido & Yelena Kourtei.
Vesper - GCH CH Rhapsody For Your Eyes Only JH, DS, ROM (JB x Kira
daughter). Top Producing Dam 2014, Multiple BSWP winner, Multiple BOS
& specialty winner, A Top Producing Dam in History and VCA Registry of
Merit. Titled attained; Grand Champion (GCH), Champion (CH), Junior
Hunter (JH), Dock Senior (DS). Breeders/Owners: Michelle S Porfido &
Yelena Kourtei.
High Honors: (To name a few...)
JB - BVIS Int’l/Intct’l/Can/Am BISS GCH CH Szizlin’s They Call Me Bond
AOM, ROM (Brave x Ptoppir son). VCA Top Producing Sire 2013, 2016,
2017. Best In Specialty Show (BISS) winner at the VCGNY Specialty -
Veterans Class at 9 1/2 yrs old, Multiple Group Winning & Multiple Group
Placing, Specialty BOS, Specialty AOM, Multiple Veteran BIS Winner, VCA
Registry Of Merit (ROM). Exclusively owner-handled. Titles attained;
Grand Champion (GCH), Multiple Champion titles (Int’l/Intct’l/Can/Am CH),
Proven Stud Dog (Frozen Semen Only). Breeders: Carol & Bruce Phelps.
Owner: Michelle S. Porfido.
Ginger - CH Rhapsody’s From Russian With Love (JB x Kira daughter).
She began her show career when she was a little under 2 years of age, and
finished in limited showing before she was 3 years old. Along the way to her
Championship, she picked up several Specialty RWB awards, a Specialty
WB/BW, and 3 majors (going over specials for one of them). Breeders:
Michelle S Porfido & Yelena Kourtei. Owners: Yvonne Gibbs, Michelle S
Porfido & Jimmy Gibbs,
Birdie - CH Rhapsody’s Hungry Heart (Cupid x Vesper daughter). She
finished her Championship very quickly, with 4 majors (including a Specialty
WB/BW) and going over specials on multiple ocassions. Her future endeavors
include training for and completing her JH title. Breeders: Michelle S Porfido
& Yelena Kourtei. Owners: Mary & Jared Hoffman and Michelle S Porfido.
Blitzen - CH Rhapsody Kizmar Hold onto Your Heart (Cupid x Vesper son).
Shown on a limited basis by his co-owner (Paul Hussa, Pagliacci Vizslas), he
finished his Championship with 2 Specialty wins. His next venture includes
getting his Canadian Championship. Breeders: Michelle S Porfido & Yelena
Kourtei. Owners: Sue and Tom Lynch, Paul Hussa & Kathy Rust.
Bolt - CH Rhapsody's We Go Together (Whiskey x Vesper son). Multiple
specialty winner. Titles attained; Champion (CH). Breeders: Michelle S
Porfido & Yelena Kourtei. Owners: Sean-Patrick Oswald & Michelle S Porfido.
Taisie - CH Rhapsody’s Eye Got You Good JH, DS (Budha x Vesper
daughter). She finished her Championship quickly with 3 majors, all out of
the BBE class. Titles attained; Champion (CH), Junior Hunter (JH), Dock
Senior (DS). Breeders: Michelle S Porfido & Yelena Kourtei, Owners:
Genine Enoksen & Michelle S Porfido.
Piper - GCH CH Rhapsody Feelin’ Hot Hot Hot SH, CGC (Kiwi x Vesper
daughter). She debuted at 6 months of age at the Vizsla Club of America
National - 2013, and WON the Sweepstakes 6-9 month puppy bitch class
out of 24 bitches! She went on to finish her championship at 19 months
with very limited showing, accumulating 4 majors, going over a top Special
to finish. Piper is very competitive in the field. Titled attained; Grand
Champion (GCH), Champion (CH), Senior Hunter (SH), Canine Good Citizen
(CGC). Breeders: Michelle S Porfido & Yelena Kourtei. Owners: Leah
DiFalco, Michelle S Porfido & Aaron Davis.
Rooney - GCH CH Rhapsody In Hot Pursuit (Kiwi x Vesper son). Baby
Roo debuted at the Vizsla club of America National - 2013, placed 3rd in his
Sweepstakes 6-9 month class out of 16 puppies. He finished his Champion-
ship at 19 months in very limited showing, garnering a Specialty WD at the
VCGNY Specialty along the way. Titles attained; Grand Champion (GCH),
Champion (CH). Breeders: Michelle S Porfido & Yelena Kourtei. Owners:
Katie Orlowsky & Michelle S Porfido.
Tiki - BISS GCH CH Rhapsody Hit Me With Ur Best Shot CGC (Kiwi x Ellie
daughter). She debut at 6 months, finished her Championship in 3 weekends
(all out of the BBE class). She garnered all her wins at Supported Entries/
Specialties, finished at 8 months with 4 majors, grabbing two Best in Sweep-
stakes wins. Selectively shown as a special, she accumulated all her GCH
points Breeder/Owner/Handled, two cuts at Nationals, Multiple BOB's, and a
Best in Specialty Show win at the Vizsla Club of Nothern NJ Specialty, followed
up with a Group 2, defeating 319 Sporting dogs! Tiki is the first Rhapsody-
bred BISS winner, and a third-generation BISS winner. Titles attained;
Grand Champion (GCH), Champion (CH), Canine Good Citizen (CGC).
Breeders: Michelle S Porfido & Yelena Kourtei. Owners: Genine Enoksen
& Michelle S Porfido.
Phin - CH Rhapsody’s Tequila Sunrise (Kiwi x Ellie son). Debuts in his first
ever showing and walked away with WD/BW. Titles attained; Champion (CH).
Breeders: Michelle S Porfido & Yelena Kourtei. Owners: Alex Mimis, Tony
Serino & Michelle S Porfido.
Stori - MOHBIS NBISS GCHB Can/Am CH Rhapsody Dezertfyre Write UR
Stori RN, BN, TKI, CGC (Justice x Ellie daughter). Multiple BSWP winner,
Multiple specialty winner, Canadian National winner, Multiple group placer.
Titles attained; Bronze Grand Champion (GCHB), Multiple Champion (Can/
Am CH), Rally Novice (RN), Beginners Novice (BN), Intermediate Trick Dog
(TKI), Canine Good Citizen (CGC). Breeders: Michelle S Porfido, Yelena
Kourtei & Carol Phelps. Owners: Sheila Wald, Michael Wald, Kryssi Wald
-Torgesen & Michelle S Porfido.
Naomi - 5xBISS GCHS CH Rhapsody Writing’s On The Wall JH, RN, CA,
DJ, TDI, CGC (Justice x Ellie daughter). Westminster Best Of Breed winner,
5x Best In Specialty Show, Bred-by BIS winner, Multple Specialty BOS winner,
Multiple Group placer. Titles attained; Silver Grand Champion (GCHS),
Champion (CH), Junior Hunter (JH), Rally Novice (RN), Coursing Ability (CA),
Dock Junior (DJ), Therapy Dog International (TDI), Canine Good Citizen
(CGC). Breeders: Michelle Porfido-DeLucia, Yelena Kourtei & Carol Phelps.
Owners: Michelle Porfido-DeLucia, Genine Enoksen & Jonathan DeLucia.
Zadie - CH Rhapsody Poetry In Motion (Justice x Ellie daughter). She
finished her Championship with multiple Specialty WB awards, and 4 majors.
She has since been training in the field towards her MH with her mom, Lesley.
She will venture back into the ring to finish her GCH, once she gets back from
bird camp. Breeders: Michelle S Porfido, Yelena Kourtei & Carol Phelps.
Owners: Lesley & George Kramer & Michelle S Porfido.
Jett - CH Rhapsody’s Oxford Comma JH (Justice x Ellie son). He finished
his Championship easily, almost undefeated through the classes and with
three majors. Other than showing, Jett was owner-handled by his newbie
dad to his JH with impressive scores of 9's and 10's. We plan on pursuing
training towards his MH title. Breeders: Michelle S Porfido, Yelena Kourtei
& Carol Phelps. Owners: Sean-Patrick Oswald & Michelle S Porfido.
Rusty - CH Rhapsody Writer’s Block (Justice x Ellie son). Bred-by BIS
winner, multiple specialty winner. He finished his Championship in only 3
weekends of shows! He was shown solely by me out of the BBE class, and
finished with 4 majors, BOS over specials, and a Specialty WD/BW.
Breeders: Michelle S Porfido, Yelena Kourtei & Carol Phelps. Owners:
Nikki Schmitz, Mike Schmitz & Michelle S Porfido.
Madsen - CH Rhapsody Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Zoom x Ellie son). Multiple
BSWP winner, Multiple specialty winner, class winner VCA Nationals 2018.
He finished his Championship winning 4 majors in 4 shows - 2 of which were
WD/BW at Specialties. In July, he took a trip to Canada for the Vizsla Canada
National Specialty, he was awarded Best in Sweepstakes and WD 2 days for
both his majors! He's in TX this fall and winter, staying with friends while he
runs in some Derby and puppy Field Trials, and NAVHDA Natural Ability.
Breeders: Michelle S Porfido. Owners: Michelle S Porfido, Jonathan DeLucia
& Genine Enoksen.
Archer - CH Rhapsody's Greased Lightning (Viktor x Ginger son). He
finished his Championship with three majors, going over specials on several
occasions. Proven Stud Dog (including a litter in Australia with our dear friend
at Metropolis Hungarian Vizslas). Breeders: Michelle S Porfido & Yvonne
Gibbs. Owners: Alex Mimis, Tony Serino & Michelle S Porfido.
Dante - CH Rhapsody’s Divine Timing JH, CGC (Owe'n x Kira son). He
was shown on a very limited basis, garnering three majors on the way to his
Championship, and has always been complimented on his graceful and
ground covering movement. He has been working hard training on birds
and will be going straight to his Senior Hunter title once he is ready. Dante
has also been assisting his owner Leah (who is an Occupational Therapist)
in therapy dog visits. Leah has also started agility classes with him. Titles
attained; Champion (CH), Junior Hunter (JH), Canine Good Citizen (CGC).
Breeders: Michelle S Porfido. Owners: Leah DiFalco & Michelle S Porfido.
Poppy - GCH CH Rhapsody Pop N’ Circumstance DS (Norman x Piper
daughter). BSWP winner, VCA National RWB 2016, VCA National AOM
2017. At 8 months we took her to the VCA Nationals with the intention of
her placing in her BBE class, but she went on to WIN the BBE class, and
WIN Reserve Winner's Bitch to finish her Championship, completely owner
/breeder handled out of BBE, in only 3 total show outings. She finished her
GCH almost entirely owner-handled by her mom, Leah, including multiple
BOB wins! Titles attained; Grand Champion (GCH), Champion (CH), Dock
Senior (DS). Breeders: Michelle S Porfido & Leah DiFalco. Owners: Leah
DiFalco, Michelle S Porfido & Aaron Davis.
Mikayla - CH Rhapsody’s Warrior Princess Mikayla RN, JH, RATN, TKA,
CGC (Turk x Tiki daughter). Multiple specialty winner. She went to live in a
very Special home with Deb McCray and got her very own older Vizsla sister,
Gabby. Deb has big plans for Mikayla, from Barn Hunting, Hunting titles,
showing, to rally and obedience... Whatever these ladies set their mind to,
they're bound to succeed in! Titles attained; Champion (CH), Rally Novice
(RN), Junior Hunter (JH), Novice Barn Hunt (RATN), Advanced Trick Dog
(TKA). Breeders: Michelle S Porfido & Genine Enoksen. Owners: Deb
McCray, Michelle S Porfido & Genine Enoksen.
Vito - BISS CH Russet Leather Strmwnd La Dolce Vita JH, DS (Hummer
x Maya son). Best Of Breed Winning, Best In Specialty Show, VCA National
Award Of Merit - 2018, Best in Sweepstakes and Supported and Specialty
Winners Dog. Proven Stud Dog. Titles attained; Champion (CH), Junior
Hunter, Dock Senior (DS). Breeders: Kirsten Davis & Beverley Wanjon.
Owners: Michelle S Porfido, Jonathan DeLucia & Beverley Wanjon.
Eva (Australian Import) - CH Metropolis FanfareDe Rhapsody (Hunter
x Beaucoup daughter). She finished her Championship very quickly,
garnering 4 majors along the way - including WB/AOM for a 5 point major
at the KVC Specialty in March of 2018, and WB/BW/BOS over 16 class
bitches and 9 Specials at he VCC Supported Entry to finish her Champion-
ship with another 5 point major. Breeder: Robyn Hanney. Owner: Michelle
S Porfido, Genine Enoksen & Robyn Hanney.
| Ellie - Int/Intct'l/Can/Am CH 20xBISS GCHP Szizlin Rhapsody Never Say Never RN, JH, NAP, NJP, CA, DN, ROM, MAOM (JB x Raina daughter). |
| Vesper - GCH CH Rhapsody For Your Eyes Only JH, DS, ROM (JB x Kira daughter) |
| JB - BVIS Int’l/Intct’l/Can/Am BISS GCH CH Szizlin’s They Call Me Bond AOM, ROM (Brave x Ptoppir son) |
| Stori - MOHBIS NBISS GCHB Can/Am CH Rhapsody Dezertfyre Write UR Stori RN, BN, TKI, CGC (Justice x Ellie daughter) |
| Tiki - BISS GCH CH Rhapsody Hit Me With Ur Best Shot CGC (Kiwi x Ellie daughter) |
| Piper - GCH CH Rhapsody Feelin’ Hot Hot Hot SH, CGC (Kiwi x Vesper daughter) |
| Mikayla - CH Rhapsody’s Warrior Princess Mikayla RN, JH, RATN, TKA, CGC (Turk x Tiki daughter) |
| Vito - BISS CH Russet Leather Strmwnd La Dolce Vita JH, DS (Hummer x Maya son) |
| Eva (Australian Import) CH Metropolis FanfareDe Rhapsody (Hunter x Beaucoup daughter). |
| Madsen - CH Rhapsody Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Zoom x Ellie son) |
| Naomi - 5xBISS GCHS CH Rhapsody Writing’s On The Wall JH, RN, CA, DJ, TDI, CGC (Justice x Ellie daughter) |
| Listed by STATE, followed by KENNEL NAME |
| Duke – 3xBISS CH Encounter A Duke Fantasy, A Number 2 Vizsla, #1 Male Vizsla! |
