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STATE: VIRGINIA
KENNEL NAME: MELTO VIZSLAS (Melto means “worthy” in Hungarian.)
Date Established: 1969
Website Link: www.facebook.com/lynn.worthsmith
Breeder(s): Lynn Worth-Smith
Email Address: lynhar@aol.com
Address: Clarksville, VA
Health Tests Performed: OFA Hips
Areas Of Activity: Conformation, Field and Obedience
Stud Dogs: Yes
AKC Breeder Of Merit - Bronze Level
Minimum of 10 dogs earning titles with a minimum of 5 being prefix titles.
19 Champions - October 2018 (with multiple titles)
Source: Vizsla Database updated as of 05/25/2020
Vizsla Club of America Nationals in 2006 - honored for her Breed
Contributions with Chauncey Smith, Clif Boggs and Hilda Boggs.
Vizsla Club of America Outstanding Sportsmanship Award in 2015
*AKC 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award Nominee
Honorable Mention: Lynn has been in the breed nearly 50 years, producing
Vizslas that have attained titles in Bench, Obedience and Hunting. 'I am proud
to have produced Best in Show, National Specialty Best of Breeds, Top Ten
Sporting Dog, sire of the first Vizsla bitch to go Best in Show, Vizsla Club of
America Hall of Fame dogs and Dual Champions.' BIS 2xNBISS Am/Can CH
Joshua Melto CD HOF, BISS CH Melto's Csaba Zenesz and CH The Magician
of Melto CDX were the 3 males from her first litter that put her on this road.
'In 2006, at the VCA Nationals, Delaware, VCA honored myself, Chauncey
Smith, Clif Boggs and Hilda Boggs for our breed contributions (that were
never about self, but always about the breed). I am most proud of that honor.'
The Vizslak Sentinel quoted 'The Smith's have dedicated and devoted their
lives to serving the Vizsla in more ways than just Dual history. They are the
founding corner-posts of the Vizsla Club America. They have educated and
trained many more Vizsla people than they have Vizsla dogs.'
*AKC article; 'Lynn is a licensed field trial and hunting test judge and has
judged and competed in pointing dog events and field championships across
the United States and in Canada. She has served as Chairman of three VCA
National field events. She was the founder and President of the Connecticut
Valley Vizsla Club and President of the Vizsla Club of Greater New York. Lynn
served on the VCA Board of Directors from 1979 until 2017 as Vice-President,
Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Director and AKC Delegate. She served
as Chairman of Public Education, Nominating Committee, By-Laws and Founder
and former President of the VCA Welfare Foundation that handles breed
rescue and health studies and a committed donor to AKC’s Health projects.'
*AKC article; 'As AKC Delegate from 1993 to 2017, Lynn served as Secretary
of AKC’s Field Trial and Hunting Test Committee and on the editorial staff of
Perspectives. As a professional writer, Lynn has had articles published in
numerous magazines relating to many performance fields, including falconry,
and many canine issues in the world of dogs. She lives in Virginia and presently
serves as editor of the Virginia Hunting Preserve Association publication.'
Hall Of Fame:
Josh - BIS 2xNBISS Am/Can CH Joshua Melto CD, HOF, VCA Hall Of Fame
- 2000, Best In Show - 1979?, 1976 & 1978 National Best In Specialty
Show, Group Winning, Multiple Group Placements, Multiple Best Of Breed
Winner. Sire of 18 offspring. Titles attained; Am/Can Champion (CH),
Companion Dog (CD). Loved & owned by Mr. & Mrs. Joel Feldman, Breeder
Lynn Worth-Smith.
Hall Of Fame & First N History:
Cariann - Am/Can CH Taunee's Cariann HOF, VCA Hall Of Fame - 1995,
A Top Producing Dam in History - 14 Champions (14 titled progeny,
whelped 15)! BOS Westminster Kennel Club - 1974, Multiple Group
Placements, Multiple Best Of Breed Winner. Cariann is the *First Vizsla
to produce Two Different National Best In Specialty Show Winners -
1976 & 1978 (Joshua Melto) and 1979 (Melto’s Csaba Zenesz)! *First
Vizsla to produce Littermates that won National Best In Specialty
Show - 1976 & 1978 (Joshua Melto) and 1979 (Melto’s Csaba Zenesz)!
*NBISS Littermates: 1976 & 1978 - BIS 2xNBISS Am/Can CH Joshua Melto
CD, HOF "Josh", Loved & owned by Mr. & Mrs. Joel Feldman and 1979 -
NBISS CH Melto’s Csaba Zenesz, Loved & owned by Nica & John Lyons.
Source: VCA National Best In Specialty Show records. Verified by Jayney
Adams, Vizsla Registry & Linda Durham. Titles attained; Am/Can Champion
(CH). Loved & owned by Lynn Worth-Smith, Breeder Linda Greenfield.
Dual Champions:
Stoney - DC AFC Melto-N-Futaki's Rapstone Red SH, Sired 79 offspring.
Offspring titles; Multiple; Champion, Obedience and Field Titles. Stoney's
Titles attained; Dual Champion (DC), Amateur Field Champion (AFC),
Senior Hunter (SH). Loved by & bred by Lynn Worth-Smith.
Ruby - DC Melto-N-Barktalk's Ruby Rose SH, All Start Review Winner -
2008, Produced Freyja - DC AFC Melto's Freyja MH, CA, NAVHDA NA Pz III,
ROM. Loved & owned by Tania S Campbell and Lilly - FC AFC Melto's Lilly
Rose MH, Loved & owned by Jeff Rhine. Titles attained; Dual Champion (DC),
Senior Hunter (SH). Loved & owned by Lynn Worth, Chauncey Smith and
Britt Jung, Breeder Marcia Schlesinger.
Freyja - DC AFC Melto's Freyja MH, CA, NAVHDA NA Pz III, ROM, Freyja
received the prestigious VCA Registry Of Merit (ROM). Titles attained; Dual
Champion (DC), Amateur Field Trial Champion (AFC), Master Hunter (MH),
Coursing Ability (CA) and NAVHDA NA Pz III. Loved & owned by Tania
Campbell, Breeder Lynn Worth-Smith.
High Honors: (To name a few...)
Doc - CH Melto's Medicine Man, Titles Attained; Champion (CH), Multiple
Group Placing, Always Owner Handled. Loved & owned by Paula Murphy,
Breeder Lynn Worth-Smith.
BISS CH Melto's Csaba Zenesz, Titles attained ; Champion (CH), VCA
National Specialty - 1979, produced 23 offspring. Multiple Champion progeny.
Loved & owned by Nica & John Lyons, Breeder Lynn Worth-Smith.
CH The Magician of Melto CDX, Titles attained; Champion (CH), Companion
Dog Excellent (CDX), Breeder Lynn Worth-Smith. Sired the 1st Best In Show
Vizsla Bitch, (CC - CH Firebrand's Constant Comment, 8/23/80, CC - Loved &
owned by Betty Anderson).
KENNEL NAME: MELTO VIZSLAS (Melto means “worthy” in Hungarian.)
Date Established: 1969
Website Link: www.facebook.com/lynn.worthsmith
Breeder(s): Lynn Worth-Smith
Email Address: lynhar@aol.com
Address: Clarksville, VA
Health Tests Performed: OFA Hips
Areas Of Activity: Conformation, Field and Obedience
Stud Dogs: Yes
AKC Breeder Of Merit - Bronze Level
Minimum of 10 dogs earning titles with a minimum of 5 being prefix titles.
19 Champions - October 2018 (with multiple titles)
Source: Vizsla Database updated as of 05/25/2020
Vizsla Club of America Nationals in 2006 - honored for her Breed
Contributions with Chauncey Smith, Clif Boggs and Hilda Boggs.
Vizsla Club of America Outstanding Sportsmanship Award in 2015
*AKC 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award Nominee
Honorable Mention: Lynn has been in the breed nearly 50 years, producing
Vizslas that have attained titles in Bench, Obedience and Hunting. 'I am proud
to have produced Best in Show, National Specialty Best of Breeds, Top Ten
Sporting Dog, sire of the first Vizsla bitch to go Best in Show, Vizsla Club of
America Hall of Fame dogs and Dual Champions.' BIS 2xNBISS Am/Can CH
Joshua Melto CD HOF, BISS CH Melto's Csaba Zenesz and CH The Magician
of Melto CDX were the 3 males from her first litter that put her on this road.
'In 2006, at the VCA Nationals, Delaware, VCA honored myself, Chauncey
Smith, Clif Boggs and Hilda Boggs for our breed contributions (that were
never about self, but always about the breed). I am most proud of that honor.'
The Vizslak Sentinel quoted 'The Smith's have dedicated and devoted their
lives to serving the Vizsla in more ways than just Dual history. They are the
founding corner-posts of the Vizsla Club America. They have educated and
trained many more Vizsla people than they have Vizsla dogs.'
*AKC article; 'Lynn is a licensed field trial and hunting test judge and has
judged and competed in pointing dog events and field championships across
the United States and in Canada. She has served as Chairman of three VCA
National field events. She was the founder and President of the Connecticut
Valley Vizsla Club and President of the Vizsla Club of Greater New York. Lynn
served on the VCA Board of Directors from 1979 until 2017 as Vice-President,
Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Director and AKC Delegate. She served
as Chairman of Public Education, Nominating Committee, By-Laws and Founder
and former President of the VCA Welfare Foundation that handles breed
rescue and health studies and a committed donor to AKC’s Health projects.'
*AKC article; 'As AKC Delegate from 1993 to 2017, Lynn served as Secretary
of AKC’s Field Trial and Hunting Test Committee and on the editorial staff of
Perspectives. As a professional writer, Lynn has had articles published in
numerous magazines relating to many performance fields, including falconry,
and many canine issues in the world of dogs. She lives in Virginia and presently
serves as editor of the Virginia Hunting Preserve Association publication.'
Hall Of Fame:
Josh - BIS 2xNBISS Am/Can CH Joshua Melto CD, HOF, VCA Hall Of Fame
- 2000, Best In Show - 1979?, 1976 & 1978 National Best In Specialty
Show, Group Winning, Multiple Group Placements, Multiple Best Of Breed
Winner. Sire of 18 offspring. Titles attained; Am/Can Champion (CH),
Companion Dog (CD). Loved & owned by Mr. & Mrs. Joel Feldman, Breeder
Lynn Worth-Smith.
Hall Of Fame & First N History:
Cariann - Am/Can CH Taunee's Cariann HOF, VCA Hall Of Fame - 1995,
A Top Producing Dam in History - 14 Champions (14 titled progeny,
whelped 15)! BOS Westminster Kennel Club - 1974, Multiple Group
Placements, Multiple Best Of Breed Winner. Cariann is the *First Vizsla
to produce Two Different National Best In Specialty Show Winners -
1976 & 1978 (Joshua Melto) and 1979 (Melto’s Csaba Zenesz)! *First
Vizsla to produce Littermates that won National Best In Specialty
Show - 1976 & 1978 (Joshua Melto) and 1979 (Melto’s Csaba Zenesz)!
*NBISS Littermates: 1976 & 1978 - BIS 2xNBISS Am/Can CH Joshua Melto
CD, HOF "Josh", Loved & owned by Mr. & Mrs. Joel Feldman and 1979 -
NBISS CH Melto’s Csaba Zenesz, Loved & owned by Nica & John Lyons.
Source: VCA National Best In Specialty Show records. Verified by Jayney
Adams, Vizsla Registry & Linda Durham. Titles attained; Am/Can Champion
(CH). Loved & owned by Lynn Worth-Smith, Breeder Linda Greenfield.
Dual Champions:
Stoney - DC AFC Melto-N-Futaki's Rapstone Red SH, Sired 79 offspring.
Offspring titles; Multiple; Champion, Obedience and Field Titles. Stoney's
Titles attained; Dual Champion (DC), Amateur Field Champion (AFC),
Senior Hunter (SH). Loved by & bred by Lynn Worth-Smith.
Ruby - DC Melto-N-Barktalk's Ruby Rose SH, All Start Review Winner -
2008, Produced Freyja - DC AFC Melto's Freyja MH, CA, NAVHDA NA Pz III,
ROM. Loved & owned by Tania S Campbell and Lilly - FC AFC Melto's Lilly
Rose MH, Loved & owned by Jeff Rhine. Titles attained; Dual Champion (DC),
Senior Hunter (SH). Loved & owned by Lynn Worth, Chauncey Smith and
Britt Jung, Breeder Marcia Schlesinger.
Freyja - DC AFC Melto's Freyja MH, CA, NAVHDA NA Pz III, ROM, Freyja
received the prestigious VCA Registry Of Merit (ROM). Titles attained; Dual
Champion (DC), Amateur Field Trial Champion (AFC), Master Hunter (MH),
Coursing Ability (CA) and NAVHDA NA Pz III. Loved & owned by Tania
Campbell, Breeder Lynn Worth-Smith.
High Honors: (To name a few...)
Doc - CH Melto's Medicine Man, Titles Attained; Champion (CH), Multiple
Group Placing, Always Owner Handled. Loved & owned by Paula Murphy,
Breeder Lynn Worth-Smith.
BISS CH Melto's Csaba Zenesz, Titles attained ; Champion (CH), VCA
National Specialty - 1979, produced 23 offspring. Multiple Champion progeny.
Loved & owned by Nica & John Lyons, Breeder Lynn Worth-Smith.
CH The Magician of Melto CDX, Titles attained; Champion (CH), Companion
Dog Excellent (CDX), Breeder Lynn Worth-Smith. Sired the 1st Best In Show
Vizsla Bitch, (CC - CH Firebrand's Constant Comment, 8/23/80, CC - Loved &
owned by Betty Anderson).
| BISS CH Melto's Csaba Zenesz |
| Doc - CH Melto's Medicine Man |
STATE: NEW JERSEY
KENNEL NAME: KARAJEN VIZSLAS
Date Established: 1985
Website Link: http://karajen.com
Breeder: Karen Iacobellis & Jenna Iacobellis Zablow
Email Address: jenna_iacobellis@yahoo.com
Health Tests Performed: OFA/CHIC: Hips, Thyroid, CERF "Eyes", Cardiac
and PennHip
Areas of Activity: Conformation, Field, Agility, Rally, Obedience and Therapy
Stud Dogs: Yes
AKC Breeder Of Merit - Bronze Level
Minimum of 10 dogs earning titles with at least 5 earning prefix titles.
12 Champions - October 2018
Source: Vizsla Registry, Karen Iacobellis & Jenna Zablow, 10/22/2018
Honorable Mention: We are a mother-daughter team, and together, we have
been actively involved in breeding, raising, training and handling Vizslas for
over 33 years. Our Vizslas are very precious members of our family: they live
within both of our homes, sleep under our covers, and are spoiled with love,
dedication & attention. We devote endless hours of energy, emotion & devotion
to each and every one of them. We do not breed often, but when we do, we
strive to produce Vizslas strong in health, temperament, versatility and drive.
We take pride in working with reputable, dedicated breeders and in placing our
puppies in the most wonderful & ideal homes, and play a very active role in the
lives of all of our progeny.
We are both American Kennel Club (AKC) Licensed Judges.
Clubs: Vizsla Club of America & are American Kennel Club (AKC) Recognized
Breeders of Merit.
High Honors: (To name a few...)
Hank - CH KaraJen's Put Me In, Coach CGC, CA, ROM, MAOM, (Hannah x
Priority). Hank is aTop Producing Sire - 2012 & 2011, VCA Registry of Merit
(ROM), producing 15 Champions! KaraJen's First Home-Bred Champion,
Best in Sweepstakes Winner & Best Veteran in Sweepstakes Winner, 2x's
Specialty Best of Winners. Titles attained; Champion (CH), Canine Good
Citizen (CGC), Coursing Ability (CA).
Offspring: 15 CH, 3 GCH, 2 BISS Winners, UKC BIS Winner, 1 MH, 4 JH, 4
CGC, 2 Coursing Ability (CA & CAA), Top 10 Vizsla (All-Systems) & Number
1 Owner-Handled Bitch (All-Systems 2012), 2010 & 2011 VCA National
Specialty RWB, 2010 VCA National Specialty Best in Sweepstakes Winner,
2012 Westminster Kennel Club Best of Opposite Sex Winner, Multiple
Eukanuba National Championship Qualifiers and Multiple Specialty Winners
Dog (WD), Winners Bitch (WB) & Award Of Merit (AOM) accolades. Proven
Stud Dog. Breeders/Owners Karen Iacobellis and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow.
Thomas - BISS GCH CH Brazenrock Southern Comfort, MAOM, (Tonna x
Hank son). Best in Specialty Winning, Best in Sweepstakes Winning,
Specialty Best of Winners, Specialty Best of Opposite Winning, Multiple
Specialty Award of Merit (AOM). Titles attained; Grand Champion (GCH),
Champion (CH). Breeders Dianne Kramlich, Chris Frazier and Judy Johnson.
Owners Bob Steele, Dianne Kramlich and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow.
Caleb - CH Brazenrock Blue Nose Best JH, (Tonna x Hank son). Titles
attained; Champion (CH), Junior Hunter (JH). Breeders Dianne Kramlich,
Chris Frazier and Judy Johnson. Owners Dianne Kramlich, Chris Frazier,
Judy Johnson and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow.
Derby - CH Karajen's Saratoga Special, (Sophie x Hank son). Derby is a
bred by Champion (CH). Breeders Jenna Iacobellis Zablow, Karen Iacobellis
and Debbie Baker. Owners Stephanie Cowser, Jenna Iacobellis Zablow and
Karen Iacobellis.
Gibbs - CH Karajen's Special Connection RN, MH, CAA, CGC, RATI, RATN,
(Sophie x Hank son). Gibbs is a bred by Champion (CH), 2012 AKC/Eukanuba
National Championship Qualifier, Specialty Best of Winners, AKC S.T.A.R.
Puppy, Best In Sweepstakes Winning. Titles attained; Champion (CH), Rally
Novice (RN), Master Hunter (MH), Coursing Ability Advanced (CAA), Barn Hunt
Instinct (RATI), Novice Barn Hunt (RATN). Breeders Jenna Iacobellis Zablow,
Karen Iacobellis & Debbie Baker. Owners Claire Gelok, Bill Gelok, Jenna
Iacobellis Zablow and Karen Iacobellis.
Libby - MBISS BPIS GCHB CH Brazenrock Who's That Girl JH, CA, CGC,
(Tonna x Hank daughter). 2012 AKC/Eukanbua National Championship
Qualifier, A Top Ten Vizsla & #1 Owner-Handled Bitch (ALL SYSTEMS),
Multiple Best in Specialty Show Winning, Multiple Group Placing, 2012
Westminster Kennel Club Best of Opposite Sex Winner, Best Puppy In Show
Winning, Multiple Best in Sweepstakes Winning, VCA National Specialty - Best
in Sweepstakes Winner, 2010 VCA National Specialty - Reserve Winners Bitch,
2011 VCA National Specialty - Reserve Winners Bitch, Supported Entry Best
of Winners, AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and A Top Producing Dam in History.
Titles attained; Bronze Grand Champion (GCHB), Champion (CH), Junior
Hunter (JH), Coursing Ability (CA), Canine Good Citizen (CGC). Breeders
Dianne Kramlich, Chris Frazier and Judy Johnson. Owners Linda & Fred
Hachtel, Dianne Kramlich and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow.
Madison - CH Linmar N Brazenrock Simply Irresistible JH, CGC, (Libby x
Fiddler daughter). Titles attained; Champion (CH), Junior Hunter (JH), Canine
Good Citizen (CGC). Exclusively shown by Fred Hachtel. Breeders/Owners:
Fred and Linda Hachtel, Dianne Kramlich and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow.
Piper - GCH CH Linmar N Brazenrock Love At First Sight CGC, (Libby x
Fiddler daughter). Titles attained; Grand Champion (GCH), Champion (CH),
Canine Good Citizen (CGC). Breeders: Fred and Linda Hachtel, Dianne
Kramlich and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow. Owners: Lorena & Corinne Russo
and Fred & Linda Hachtel
Echo - GCH CH Linmar N Brazenrock Pass The Torch, (Libby x Fiddler
daughter). Titles attained; Grand Champion (GCH), Champion (CH).
Breeders: Fred and Linda Hachtel, Dianne Kramlich and Jenna Iacobellis
Zablow. Owners: Dr Christina Frazier & Judith L Johnson & Dianne Kramlich
& Fred Hachtel.
Kali - CH Linmar N Brazenrock's Kalifornia Dreamin' RN, OA, NAJ, NF,
CGC, (Libby x Tayto daughter). Titles attained; Champion (CH), Rally Novice
(RN), Open Agility (OA), Novice Agility Jumper (NAJ), Novice FAST (NF),
Canine Good Citizen (CGC). Breeders: Fred & Linda Hachtel, Dianne
Kramlich and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow. Owners: Lorena & Corinne Russo
and Fred & Linda Hachtel
Brock - GCH CH Linmar N Brazenrock Brock N' Roll CGC, (Libby x Tayto
son). Brock has two Specialty Award of Merit placements, one as a class dog.
He is Exclusively Owner Handled by Fred Hachtel from the Bred By Class; and
has a Best Bred By Exhibitor In Show honor and Best Of Opposite win at the
National Dog Show. Titles attained; Grand Champion (GCH), Champion (CH),
Canine Good Citizen (CGC). Proven Stud Dog. Breeders/Owners Fred &
Linda Hachtel, Dianne Kramlich and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow.
FranKie - CH Linmar Karajen N' Brazenrock Let's Be Frank, (Libby x Tayto
daughter). FranKie is a 3x's Specialty/Supported Best of Winners, . Owner
Handled to her Championship. Titles attained; Champion (CH). Breeders
Fred & Linda Hachtel, Dianne Kramlich and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow. Owners:
Jenna Iacobellis Zablow, Karen Iacobellis and Fred & Linda Hachtel.
Buzz - Karajen Bugme's Makin' A Beeline, (FranKie x Rugby son). Best In
Sweepstakes & Best Puppy Sweepstakes Winner - April 2017 Greenwich KC;
Back to Back Specialty Majors in 2017 at the VCNNJ and VCGNY dog shows;
2nd Place 15-18 month puppy Sweepstakes - May 2018 VCA Nationals; 1st
Place 15-18 months Dogs and Best Futurity Junior Dog - May 2018 VCA Vizsla
Futurity Maturity. Watch for Buzz in the ring! Breeders Jenna Iacobellis Zablow,
Karen Iacobellis, Fred Hachtel and Linda Hachtel. Owners Jenna Iacobellis
Zablow, Susan Shrock (Buzz's Mom) and Diana Jones.
Sophie - CH Jazzberry Say You Say Me ROM, (Holly x Cupid daughter). Best
in Sweepstakes Winner, Specialty Best of Winners, Group Placing, Mulitple
Specialty Best of Opposite Sex Winner, Multiple Specialty Award of Merit
Winner, VCA Award of Merit Recipient, A Top Ten Vizsla, VCA Registry of Merit
Recipient. Titles attained; Champion (CH). Breeder Debbie Baker, Donna
Yakel, Shirley Yakel and Valerie Smith. Owners Jenna Iacobellis Zablow, Karen
Iacobellis and Debbie Baker.
Lily - GCH CH Jazzberry N' KaraJen's Eight Diamond Lil MH, AOM, (Sophie
x Kipper daughter). KaraJen Bred-By Exhibitor Champion, AKC/Eukanuba
National Championship Qualifier - 2012, Multiple Best of Breed Winner & Group
Placer, Specialty Best of Opposite Winner, Multiple Specialty Select Bitch,
Specialty Award of Merit Winner, Best in Sweepstakes Winner, 3x's Specialty
Best of Winners. She also won Best Of Breed 2ce and a Group 4 at the
Philadelphia KC, returning at 9 years old in 2017, taking a Select Bitch.
Titles attained; Grand Champion (GCH), Champion (CH), Master Hunter (MH).
Breeders Jenny O'Neil, Debbie Baker and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow. Owners
Jenna Iacobellis Zablow and Karen Iacobellis.
Meili (Macy)- CH Jazzberry's Eighth Wonder, JH, (Sophie x Kipper daughter).
Titles attained; Champion (CH), Junior Hunter (JH). Breeders Jenny O'Neil,
Debbie Baker and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow. Owners Debbie Baker and Donna
Yakel.
Nikko - CH Jazzberry's On The Eighth Day, JH, RN, (Sophie x Kipper
daughter). Multiple Specialty Best in Sweepstakes Winner. Titles attained;
Champion (CH), Junior Hunter (JH), Rally Novice (RN). Breeders Jenny O'Neil,
Debbie Baker and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow. Owners Corinne & Lore Russo &
Jenna Iacobellis Zablow.
Rowdy - CH Brazenrock Caveat Contender, (Morgan x Boots son). Best Of
Breed Winner. Proven Stud Dog. Titles attained; Champion (CH). Breeders
Chris Frazier, Judy Johnson and Dianne Kramlich. Owners Diana Jones,
Dianne Kramlich, Karen Hooks DVM and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow.
Riggs - CH Braznrock Caveat Shuda Ben'A Cowboy CGC, TDI, (Morgan x
Boots son). Riggs takes Winners Dog at Connecticut Valley Vizsla Club
Specialty - June 2005, Best In Sweepstakes at Conestoga Vizsla Club Specialty
- July 2005, Winners Dog at Miami Valley Vizsla Club Supported Entry - June
2006, Reserve Winners Dog at Conestoga Vizsla Club Specialty - July 2006.
Titles attained; Champion (CH), Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Therapy Dog
International (TDI). Breeder Dianne Kramlich, Owners Karen Iacobellis, Jenna
Iacobellis Zablow, Diana Jones and Dianne Kramlich. Brother Rowdy.
Cayanne - GCH CH Brazenrock Causin A Commotion JH, AOM, (Tonna x
Hudson daughter). Best Puppy In Show Winner, Multiple Best in Sweepstakes
Winner, Multiple Specialty Best of Winners, Group Placing, 2x's VCA National
Specialty Award of Merit Winner. Titles attained; Grand Champion (GCH),
Champion (CH), Junior Hunter (JH). Breeders Dianne Kramlich, Chris Frazier
and Judy Johnson. Owners Fred & Linda Hachtel, Dianne Kramlich and Jenna
Iacobellis Zablow.
KENNEL NAME: KARAJEN VIZSLAS
Date Established: 1985
Website Link: http://karajen.com
Breeder: Karen Iacobellis & Jenna Iacobellis Zablow
Email Address: jenna_iacobellis@yahoo.com
Health Tests Performed: OFA/CHIC: Hips, Thyroid, CERF "Eyes", Cardiac
and PennHip
Areas of Activity: Conformation, Field, Agility, Rally, Obedience and Therapy
Stud Dogs: Yes
AKC Breeder Of Merit - Bronze Level
Minimum of 10 dogs earning titles with at least 5 earning prefix titles.
12 Champions - October 2018
Source: Vizsla Registry, Karen Iacobellis & Jenna Zablow, 10/22/2018
Honorable Mention: We are a mother-daughter team, and together, we have
been actively involved in breeding, raising, training and handling Vizslas for
over 33 years. Our Vizslas are very precious members of our family: they live
within both of our homes, sleep under our covers, and are spoiled with love,
dedication & attention. We devote endless hours of energy, emotion & devotion
to each and every one of them. We do not breed often, but when we do, we
strive to produce Vizslas strong in health, temperament, versatility and drive.
We take pride in working with reputable, dedicated breeders and in placing our
puppies in the most wonderful & ideal homes, and play a very active role in the
lives of all of our progeny.
We are both American Kennel Club (AKC) Licensed Judges.
Clubs: Vizsla Club of America & are American Kennel Club (AKC) Recognized
Breeders of Merit.
High Honors: (To name a few...)
Hank - CH KaraJen's Put Me In, Coach CGC, CA, ROM, MAOM, (Hannah x
Priority). Hank is aTop Producing Sire - 2012 & 2011, VCA Registry of Merit
(ROM), producing 15 Champions! KaraJen's First Home-Bred Champion,
Best in Sweepstakes Winner & Best Veteran in Sweepstakes Winner, 2x's
Specialty Best of Winners. Titles attained; Champion (CH), Canine Good
Citizen (CGC), Coursing Ability (CA).
Offspring: 15 CH, 3 GCH, 2 BISS Winners, UKC BIS Winner, 1 MH, 4 JH, 4
CGC, 2 Coursing Ability (CA & CAA), Top 10 Vizsla (All-Systems) & Number
1 Owner-Handled Bitch (All-Systems 2012), 2010 & 2011 VCA National
Specialty RWB, 2010 VCA National Specialty Best in Sweepstakes Winner,
2012 Westminster Kennel Club Best of Opposite Sex Winner, Multiple
Eukanuba National Championship Qualifiers and Multiple Specialty Winners
Dog (WD), Winners Bitch (WB) & Award Of Merit (AOM) accolades. Proven
Stud Dog. Breeders/Owners Karen Iacobellis and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow.
Thomas - BISS GCH CH Brazenrock Southern Comfort, MAOM, (Tonna x
Hank son). Best in Specialty Winning, Best in Sweepstakes Winning,
Specialty Best of Winners, Specialty Best of Opposite Winning, Multiple
Specialty Award of Merit (AOM). Titles attained; Grand Champion (GCH),
Champion (CH). Breeders Dianne Kramlich, Chris Frazier and Judy Johnson.
Owners Bob Steele, Dianne Kramlich and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow.
Caleb - CH Brazenrock Blue Nose Best JH, (Tonna x Hank son). Titles
attained; Champion (CH), Junior Hunter (JH). Breeders Dianne Kramlich,
Chris Frazier and Judy Johnson. Owners Dianne Kramlich, Chris Frazier,
Judy Johnson and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow.
Derby - CH Karajen's Saratoga Special, (Sophie x Hank son). Derby is a
bred by Champion (CH). Breeders Jenna Iacobellis Zablow, Karen Iacobellis
and Debbie Baker. Owners Stephanie Cowser, Jenna Iacobellis Zablow and
Karen Iacobellis.
Gibbs - CH Karajen's Special Connection RN, MH, CAA, CGC, RATI, RATN,
(Sophie x Hank son). Gibbs is a bred by Champion (CH), 2012 AKC/Eukanuba
National Championship Qualifier, Specialty Best of Winners, AKC S.T.A.R.
Puppy, Best In Sweepstakes Winning. Titles attained; Champion (CH), Rally
Novice (RN), Master Hunter (MH), Coursing Ability Advanced (CAA), Barn Hunt
Instinct (RATI), Novice Barn Hunt (RATN). Breeders Jenna Iacobellis Zablow,
Karen Iacobellis & Debbie Baker. Owners Claire Gelok, Bill Gelok, Jenna
Iacobellis Zablow and Karen Iacobellis.
Libby - MBISS BPIS GCHB CH Brazenrock Who's That Girl JH, CA, CGC,
(Tonna x Hank daughter). 2012 AKC/Eukanbua National Championship
Qualifier, A Top Ten Vizsla & #1 Owner-Handled Bitch (ALL SYSTEMS),
Multiple Best in Specialty Show Winning, Multiple Group Placing, 2012
Westminster Kennel Club Best of Opposite Sex Winner, Best Puppy In Show
Winning, Multiple Best in Sweepstakes Winning, VCA National Specialty - Best
in Sweepstakes Winner, 2010 VCA National Specialty - Reserve Winners Bitch,
2011 VCA National Specialty - Reserve Winners Bitch, Supported Entry Best
of Winners, AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and A Top Producing Dam in History.
Titles attained; Bronze Grand Champion (GCHB), Champion (CH), Junior
Hunter (JH), Coursing Ability (CA), Canine Good Citizen (CGC). Breeders
Dianne Kramlich, Chris Frazier and Judy Johnson. Owners Linda & Fred
Hachtel, Dianne Kramlich and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow.
Madison - CH Linmar N Brazenrock Simply Irresistible JH, CGC, (Libby x
Fiddler daughter). Titles attained; Champion (CH), Junior Hunter (JH), Canine
Good Citizen (CGC). Exclusively shown by Fred Hachtel. Breeders/Owners:
Fred and Linda Hachtel, Dianne Kramlich and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow.
Piper - GCH CH Linmar N Brazenrock Love At First Sight CGC, (Libby x
Fiddler daughter). Titles attained; Grand Champion (GCH), Champion (CH),
Canine Good Citizen (CGC). Breeders: Fred and Linda Hachtel, Dianne
Kramlich and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow. Owners: Lorena & Corinne Russo
and Fred & Linda Hachtel
Echo - GCH CH Linmar N Brazenrock Pass The Torch, (Libby x Fiddler
daughter). Titles attained; Grand Champion (GCH), Champion (CH).
Breeders: Fred and Linda Hachtel, Dianne Kramlich and Jenna Iacobellis
Zablow. Owners: Dr Christina Frazier & Judith L Johnson & Dianne Kramlich
& Fred Hachtel.
Kali - CH Linmar N Brazenrock's Kalifornia Dreamin' RN, OA, NAJ, NF,
CGC, (Libby x Tayto daughter). Titles attained; Champion (CH), Rally Novice
(RN), Open Agility (OA), Novice Agility Jumper (NAJ), Novice FAST (NF),
Canine Good Citizen (CGC). Breeders: Fred & Linda Hachtel, Dianne
Kramlich and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow. Owners: Lorena & Corinne Russo
and Fred & Linda Hachtel
Brock - GCH CH Linmar N Brazenrock Brock N' Roll CGC, (Libby x Tayto
son). Brock has two Specialty Award of Merit placements, one as a class dog.
He is Exclusively Owner Handled by Fred Hachtel from the Bred By Class; and
has a Best Bred By Exhibitor In Show honor and Best Of Opposite win at the
National Dog Show. Titles attained; Grand Champion (GCH), Champion (CH),
Canine Good Citizen (CGC). Proven Stud Dog. Breeders/Owners Fred &
Linda Hachtel, Dianne Kramlich and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow.
FranKie - CH Linmar Karajen N' Brazenrock Let's Be Frank, (Libby x Tayto
daughter). FranKie is a 3x's Specialty/Supported Best of Winners, . Owner
Handled to her Championship. Titles attained; Champion (CH). Breeders
Fred & Linda Hachtel, Dianne Kramlich and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow. Owners:
Jenna Iacobellis Zablow, Karen Iacobellis and Fred & Linda Hachtel.
Buzz - Karajen Bugme's Makin' A Beeline, (FranKie x Rugby son). Best In
Sweepstakes & Best Puppy Sweepstakes Winner - April 2017 Greenwich KC;
Back to Back Specialty Majors in 2017 at the VCNNJ and VCGNY dog shows;
2nd Place 15-18 month puppy Sweepstakes - May 2018 VCA Nationals; 1st
Place 15-18 months Dogs and Best Futurity Junior Dog - May 2018 VCA Vizsla
Futurity Maturity. Watch for Buzz in the ring! Breeders Jenna Iacobellis Zablow,
Karen Iacobellis, Fred Hachtel and Linda Hachtel. Owners Jenna Iacobellis
Zablow, Susan Shrock (Buzz's Mom) and Diana Jones.
Sophie - CH Jazzberry Say You Say Me ROM, (Holly x Cupid daughter). Best
in Sweepstakes Winner, Specialty Best of Winners, Group Placing, Mulitple
Specialty Best of Opposite Sex Winner, Multiple Specialty Award of Merit
Winner, VCA Award of Merit Recipient, A Top Ten Vizsla, VCA Registry of Merit
Recipient. Titles attained; Champion (CH). Breeder Debbie Baker, Donna
Yakel, Shirley Yakel and Valerie Smith. Owners Jenna Iacobellis Zablow, Karen
Iacobellis and Debbie Baker.
Lily - GCH CH Jazzberry N' KaraJen's Eight Diamond Lil MH, AOM, (Sophie
x Kipper daughter). KaraJen Bred-By Exhibitor Champion, AKC/Eukanuba
National Championship Qualifier - 2012, Multiple Best of Breed Winner & Group
Placer, Specialty Best of Opposite Winner, Multiple Specialty Select Bitch,
Specialty Award of Merit Winner, Best in Sweepstakes Winner, 3x's Specialty
Best of Winners. She also won Best Of Breed 2ce and a Group 4 at the
Philadelphia KC, returning at 9 years old in 2017, taking a Select Bitch.
Titles attained; Grand Champion (GCH), Champion (CH), Master Hunter (MH).
Breeders Jenny O'Neil, Debbie Baker and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow. Owners
Jenna Iacobellis Zablow and Karen Iacobellis.
Meili (Macy)- CH Jazzberry's Eighth Wonder, JH, (Sophie x Kipper daughter).
Titles attained; Champion (CH), Junior Hunter (JH). Breeders Jenny O'Neil,
Debbie Baker and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow. Owners Debbie Baker and Donna
Yakel.
Nikko - CH Jazzberry's On The Eighth Day, JH, RN, (Sophie x Kipper
daughter). Multiple Specialty Best in Sweepstakes Winner. Titles attained;
Champion (CH), Junior Hunter (JH), Rally Novice (RN). Breeders Jenny O'Neil,
Debbie Baker and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow. Owners Corinne & Lore Russo &
Jenna Iacobellis Zablow.
Rowdy - CH Brazenrock Caveat Contender, (Morgan x Boots son). Best Of
Breed Winner. Proven Stud Dog. Titles attained; Champion (CH). Breeders
Chris Frazier, Judy Johnson and Dianne Kramlich. Owners Diana Jones,
Dianne Kramlich, Karen Hooks DVM and Jenna Iacobellis Zablow.
Riggs - CH Braznrock Caveat Shuda Ben'A Cowboy CGC, TDI, (Morgan x
Boots son). Riggs takes Winners Dog at Connecticut Valley Vizsla Club
Specialty - June 2005, Best In Sweepstakes at Conestoga Vizsla Club Specialty
- July 2005, Winners Dog at Miami Valley Vizsla Club Supported Entry - June
2006, Reserve Winners Dog at Conestoga Vizsla Club Specialty - July 2006.
Titles attained; Champion (CH), Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Therapy Dog
International (TDI). Breeder Dianne Kramlich, Owners Karen Iacobellis, Jenna
Iacobellis Zablow, Diana Jones and Dianne Kramlich. Brother Rowdy.
Cayanne - GCH CH Brazenrock Causin A Commotion JH, AOM, (Tonna x
Hudson daughter). Best Puppy In Show Winner, Multiple Best in Sweepstakes
Winner, Multiple Specialty Best of Winners, Group Placing, 2x's VCA National
Specialty Award of Merit Winner. Titles attained; Grand Champion (GCH),
Champion (CH), Junior Hunter (JH). Breeders Dianne Kramlich, Chris Frazier
and Judy Johnson. Owners Fred & Linda Hachtel, Dianne Kramlich and Jenna
Iacobellis Zablow.
| Lily - GCH CH Jazzberry N' KaraJen's Eight Diamond Lil MH, AOM Sophie x Kipper daughter |
| Hank - CH KaraJen's Put Me In, Coach CGC, CA, ROM, MAOM Hannah (*see below) x Priority son |
| Sophie - CH Jazzberry Say You Say Me ROM Holly x Cupid daughter |
| Rowdy - CH Brazenrock Caveat Contender Morgan x Boots son |
| Libby - MBISS BPIS GCHB CH Brazenrock Who's That Girl JH, CGC, CA Tonna x Hank daughter |
| Riggs - CH Braznrock Caveat Shuda Ben'A Cowboy CGC, TDI Morgan x Boots son |
| Buzz - Karajen Bugme's Makin' A Beeline FranKie x Rugby son |
| Gibbs - CH Karajen's Special Connection RN, MH, CAA, CGC, RATI, RATN Sophie x Hank son |
| FranKie - CH Linmar Karajen N' Brazenrock Let's Be Frank Libby x Tayto daughter |
| Thomas - BISS GCH CH Brazenrock Southern Comfort, MAOM Tonna x Hank son |
| Hannah- Bayview's Girls' Night Out JH *Hank's Dam |
| Derby - CH Karajen's Saratoga Special Sophie x Hank son |
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 |
| Duke – 3xBISS CH Encounter A Duke Fantasy, A Number 2 Vizsla, #1 Male Vizsla! |
| Vizsla Breeder Recognition AKC Advanced Breeder Of Merit - Bronze Level |
STATE: NEW YORK (& *NORTH CAROLINA)
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) |
| Josh - BIS 2xNBISS Am/Can CH Joshua Melto CD, HOF |
| Cariann - Am/Can CH Taunee's Cariann HOF |
| Stoney - DC AFC Melto-N-Futaki's Rapstone Red SH |
| Ruby - DC Melto-N-Barktalk's Ruby Rose SH |
| 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 |
| Above two pictures... Freyja - DC AFC Melto's Freyja MH, CA, NAVHDA NA Pz III, ROM |
STATE: TEXAS
KENNEL NAME: ZYDECO VIZSLAS
Date Established: 2007
Website Link: www.ZydecoVizslas.com
Breeder(s): Ashley Uffman and Chip Uffman
Daytime Phone: 214-642-8991
Evening Phone: 214-642-8991
Email Address: ashleyuffman@gmail.com
Health Tests Performed: OFA/CHIC: Hips, Elbows, Cardiac, Thyroid,
CERF "Eyes"
Areas of Activity: Conformation, Field Trials, Hunt Test and NAVHDA
Honorable Mention: NAVHDA Breeder's Award 2011 & 2017
Stud Services Offered: No, not at this time.
Congratulations to Zydeco Vizslas...
received the NAVHDA Breeder's Award 2ce!
AKC Breeder Of Merit - Bronze Level
Minimum of 10 dogs earning titles with at least 5 earning prefix titles.
9 CHAMPIONS (includes 3 Grand Champions, 1 Dual Champion,
1 Master Agility Champion and 16 titled progeny)!
Source: Vizsla Database Progeny Report, 09/13/2019.
DC Lagniappe Roux MH, VC, ROM, NAVHDA NA Prize I
A Top Producing Dam in History - Single Litter
Roux litter, NAVHDA Breeder's Award 2011
Call Name: Roux
AKC Registration#: SR20488208 NAVHDA Registration#: VI-000577
Honorable Mention: click here
OFA# Hip Score: VZ-10640G38F-VPI "Good"
OFA: Elbows, Thyroid, Cardiac, CERF "Eyes": Normal
CHIC#: 59239
DOB: 09/30/2004
Pedigree
Field Trial Database
Vizsla Database Progeny Report 09/13/2019
DC AFC GCH Zydeco's First You Make A Roux MH, ROM,
NAVHDA NA Pz I
VCA 2015 All Star Review Winner
A Top Producing Dam in History - Single Litter
Filé litter, NAVDHA Breeder's Award 2017
Call Name: Filé
AKC Registration#: SR60726801 NAVHDA Registration#: VI-000942
FDSB Registration#: 1624300
Honorable Mention: click here
OFA# Hip Score: VZ-12560G24F-VPI "Good"
OFA: Elbows, Thyroid, Cardiac, CERF "Eyes": Normal
CHIC#: 80307
DOB: 02/09/2010
Pedigree
Field Trial Database
Vizsla Database Progeny Report 09/12/2019
KENNEL NAME: ZYDECO VIZSLAS
Date Established: 2007
Website Link: www.ZydecoVizslas.com
Breeder(s): Ashley Uffman and Chip Uffman
Daytime Phone: 214-642-8991
Evening Phone: 214-642-8991
Email Address: ashleyuffman@gmail.com
Health Tests Performed: OFA/CHIC: Hips, Elbows, Cardiac, Thyroid,
CERF "Eyes"
Areas of Activity: Conformation, Field Trials, Hunt Test and NAVHDA
Honorable Mention: NAVHDA Breeder's Award 2011 & 2017
Stud Services Offered: No, not at this time.
Congratulations to Zydeco Vizslas...
received the NAVHDA Breeder's Award 2ce!
AKC Breeder Of Merit - Bronze Level
Minimum of 10 dogs earning titles with at least 5 earning prefix titles.
9 CHAMPIONS (includes 3 Grand Champions, 1 Dual Champion,
1 Master Agility Champion and 16 titled progeny)!
Source: Vizsla Database Progeny Report, 09/13/2019.
DC Lagniappe Roux MH, VC, ROM, NAVHDA NA Prize I
A Top Producing Dam in History - Single Litter
Roux litter, NAVHDA Breeder's Award 2011
Call Name: Roux
AKC Registration#: SR20488208 NAVHDA Registration#: VI-000577
Honorable Mention: click here
OFA# Hip Score: VZ-10640G38F-VPI "Good"
OFA: Elbows, Thyroid, Cardiac, CERF "Eyes": Normal
CHIC#: 59239
DOB: 09/30/2004
Pedigree
Field Trial Database
Vizsla Database Progeny Report 09/13/2019
DC AFC GCH Zydeco's First You Make A Roux MH, ROM,
NAVHDA NA Pz I
VCA 2015 All Star Review Winner
A Top Producing Dam in History - Single Litter
Filé litter, NAVDHA Breeder's Award 2017
Call Name: Filé
AKC Registration#: SR60726801 NAVHDA Registration#: VI-000942
FDSB Registration#: 1624300
Honorable Mention: click here
OFA# Hip Score: VZ-12560G24F-VPI "Good"
OFA: Elbows, Thyroid, Cardiac, CERF "Eyes": Normal
CHIC#: 80307
DOB: 02/09/2010
Pedigree
Field Trial Database
Vizsla Database Progeny Report 09/12/2019
| Roux - DC Lagniappe Roux MH, VC, ROM, NAVHDA NA Prize I |
| Filé - DC AFC GCH Zydeco's First You Make A Roux MH, ROM, NAVHDA NA Pz I |
| Ashley & Filé |
| Filé - DC AFC GCH Zydeco's First You Make A Roux MH, ROM, NAVHDA NA Pz I |
| Roux - DC Lagniappe Roux MH, VC, ROM, NAVHDA NA Prize I |
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STATE: CALIFORNIA
KENNEL NAME: MOONLIGHT VIZSLAS
Date Established: 2005
Website Link: www.moonlightvizslas.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MoonlightVizslas
Instagram: www.instagram.com/moonlightvizslas/
Breeder(s): Karen Lake
Email Address: karen@moonlightvizslas.com
Address: Southern CA
Health Tests Performed: OFA/CHIC: Hips, Thyroid, Eyes; Elbows, Cardiac
Areas of Activity: Conformation, Hunt Tests, Rally, Obedience and NAVHDA
Stud Dogs: Yes
AKC Breeder Of Merit - Bronze Level
Minimum of 10 dogs earning titles with a minimum of 5 being prefix titles.
16 Champions (with multiple titles)
Note: 1 additional titled Vizsla, Karen will receive her Silver BOM!
Source: Vizsla Database updated as of 12/13/2020
Honorable Mention: Sporting Group Winner, Multiple Best in Specialty
Show Winning, Multiple Specialty Show Award of Merit, Multiple Sporting
Group Placing, Multiple Grand Champions and Champions, Multiple Best
Puppy in Sweepstakes Wins, Multiple Bred By Exhibitor Group Wins/
Placements, Multiple Owner Handler Group Wins, Multiple Owner Handler
Group Placements, Multiple Bred-By-Exhibitor Medallion Recipient (10 BBE
Champions).
Clubs: Vizsla Club Of America, South Coast Vizsla Club, Rocky Mountain
Vizsla Club, Lone Cypress Vizsla Club of the Monterey Peninsula.
High Honors: (To name a few...)
Csilla – CH Tamaron Okos Piros Csillag CD, RN, JH, CGC, ROM. Owned
and loved by Karen Lake “Moonlight Vizslas”. Bred by T & L Westerbeck.
Foundation bitch for Moonlight Vizslas. Registry of Merit (ROM) earned in
2014 from three litters. A Top Producing Dam in History - 5 Champions (10
titled progeny)! 5 Grand Champion, 1 Best In Specialty Show winner, 6
Junior Hunter, 1 Senior Hunter, 2 Rally Novice, 4 Canine Good Citizen & 1
Trick Dog Novice. She earned High in Trial at the South Coast Vizsla Club
Obedience and Rally Trial in 2013. Titles attained; Champion (CH),
Companion Dog (CD), Rally Novice (RN), Canine Good Citizen (CDC).
Landon – GCH CH Moonlight The Sky’s the Limit RN, JH, DN, CGC, AOM.
Owned and loved by Katherine Graham and Michelle Porfido. Bred by Karen
Lake and T & L Westerbeck. Group Placing and Best in Specialty Show Award
of Merit (AOM) winner. Best Veteran Sporting Group Winner and Best Veteran
Dog in Sweepstakes and Veteran Dog Class Winner. Titles attained; Grand
Champion (GCH), Champion (CH), Rally Novice (RN), Junior Hunter (JH), Dock
Diving Novice (DN), Canine Good Citizen (CGC). All Owner Handled.
Lyra – GCH CH Moonlight 'N Tamaron When Stars Align CGC, TKN, MAOM.
Owned and loved by Karen Lake. Bred by Karen Lake and T Westerbeck.
Finished Championship with four (4) Majors from the Bred By Exhibitor Class.
Grand Sweepstakes Winner at the South CA Sporting Dog Fanciers (Palm
Springs). 5x Bred By Exhibitor Group Placer. Finished her Grand Champion-
ship with five (5) Majors in three (3) weekends. 2x Multiple Best in Specialty
Show Award of Merit (AOM) Winner, owner handled. Bred once her progeny
includes: two Champions (Grand Champion Silver, Group Winner, Multiple
Group Placer and Top 20 Vizsla 2017-18), two others are pointed (Major).
Her two Champion progeny earned (5) five - 5 Point Majors on the road to
their Championship titles (all from the Bred By Class). Titles attained;
Grand Champion (GCH), Champion (CH), Canine Good Citizen (CGC),
Novice Trick Dog (TKN).
Zene – GCH CH Moonlight’s Rock’n Ow’t RN, JH, CGC, ROM. Owned, loved
and bred by Karen Lake. Dam of Seven (7) Champions/Grand Champions with
multiple titles and one Best in Specialty Show (BISS) Winner and Group Placer.
Two-time Best Puppy in Sweepstakes Winner at 7 months old (South Coast
Vizsla Club and Vizsla Club of South CA). Finished Grand Championship with
five (5) Majors in four (4) weekends. Zene received the prestigious VCA
Registry Of Merit (ROM) in 2019. Titles attained; Grand Champion (GCH),
Champion (CH), Rally Novice (RN), Junior Hunter (JH), Canine Good Citizen
(CGC).
Seger – BISS GCH CH Moonlight’s Old Time Rock ‘N Roll JH, CGC. Owned
and loved by Andrew Sundsmo and Karen Lake. Bred by Karen Lake. Best in
Specialty Show (BISS) at the Rocky Mountain Vizsla Club Specialty. Finished
Championship entirely Owner/Breeder handled including a 5 Point Major with
a Specialty Show Best of Winners from the 6-9 puppy class at the Lone
Cypress Vizsla Club Specialty. Two Junior Hunt title passes at 6 months 4 & 5
days old. Finished Grand Championship with five (5) Majors in five (5) week-
ends. Titles attained; Grand Champion (GCH), Champion (CH), Junior
Hunter (JH), Canine Good Citizen (CGC).
Indy – GCH CH Moonlight’s Rock’n In the Free World AOM. Owned and
loved by Danielle and Travis Prentice, and Karen Lake. Bred by Karen Lake.
Finished Championship with three (3) Majors from the Bred By Exhibitor Class.
Award of Merit at Specialty Show (AOM) at 14 ½ months old. Three (3)
Champions (CH), Obedience Novice (CD) and Rally Excellent (RA) titled get
from his one-and-only litter. Titles attained; Grand Champion (GCH),
Champion (CH).
Oliver – BISS CH Moonlight’s Knock Out. Owned and loved by Evan and
Stacey Heuser and Karen Lake. Bred by Karen Lake. Finished Championship
with three (3) Majors from the Bred By Exhibitor Class; Majors earned at South
CA Sporting Dog Fanciers, SCVC Specialty and Supported entries. Best in
Specialty Show (BISS) at the Vizsla Club of SoCal Specialty, and Sporting
Group Four, both owner handled. Titles attained; Champion (CH).
Cordie – CH Moonlight’s Eat Your Heart Out, RN, JH, CGCA, TKI, ATT, TT.
Owned, loved and bred by Karen Lake. Finished Championship with both
Majors earned from the Bred By Exhibitor Class. She earned her Champion-
ship, Canine Good Citizen Advanced and Intermediate Trick Dog titles in one
day! With minimal bird exposure she finished her Junior Hunter Title in four
straight passes. Currently training in Nosework. Titles attained; Champion
(CH), Rally Novice (RN), Junior Hunter (JH), Advanced Canine Good Citizen
(CGCA), Intermediate Trick Dog (TKI), AKC Temperament Test (ATT),
Temperament Test (TT).
Archie – CH Moonlight’s Dream Come True. Owned and loved by Craig &
Courtney Barclay and Karen Lake. Bred by Karen Lake. Finished Champion-
ship with three (3) Majors from the Bred by Exhibitor Class; Majors earned at
the South CA Sporting Dog Fanciers, Vizsla Club of South CA Specialty and
Supported entries. Bred By Exhibitor Sporting Group Winner at the South CA
Sporting Dog Fanciers (Palm Springs). Currently training for Hunt titles. Titles
attained; Champion (CH).
Arielle – GCHS CH Moonlight’s Easy to Keep JH, CGC, TKN, ATT, TT, AOM.
Owned, loved and bred by Karen Lake. Finished Championship with three (3)
5 Point Majors from the Bred By Exhibitor Class under a year old including a
Best of Breed from the classes at 6 months old, and a Best Puppy in Sweep-
stakes (Rio Salado Vizsla Club). Award of Merit at Specialty Show (AOM) and
5x Best of Opposite Sex in Specialty Shows. Multiple Best of Breed and Group
Placer, and Sporting Group Winner (SCVC Supported Entry of 84 Vizslas) all
owner handled. #13 Vizsla in Breed Rankings (2017) and Top 30 (2018)
source: Canine Chronicle. Silver Grand Championship title earned in 2018,
at 3 years old. Multiple Owner Handler Group Wins and Placements and Top
Ten NOHS Vizsla; #10 (2018) and #9 (2017); and was #11 (2019) in Owner
Handled Rankings. She earned her Junior Hunter Title in four straight passes.
Shown sparingly, she loved Barn and Nosework. Titles attained; Silver Grand
Champion (GCHS), Champion (CH), Junior Hunter (JH), Canine Good Citizen
(CGC), Novice Trick Dog (TKN), AKC Temperament Test (ATT), Temperament
Test (TT).
Emery – GCH CH Moonlight It’s Good to Be Me RN, JH, CGC, TKN, TT,
NAVHDA NA Pz III. Owned, loved and bred by Karen Lake. Finished Champion-
ship at the tender age of 7 months old from the Bred By Exhibitor Class. Her
wins include three (3) Majors - two Specialty (South Coast Vizsla Club & Vizsla
Club of South CA) Winners Bitch/Best of Winners (6 months and 1 & 2 days
old) and a Winners Bitch at a Supported Entry (SCVC). She also earned a
Bred By Exhibitor Group 2 at the South CA Sporting Dog Fanciers Show. At
eleven months old, she earned a NAVHDA Natural Ability Prize III, and shortly
thereafter her Junior Hunter Title in four straight passes and will pursue ad-
vanced Hunt Titles. She earned a Rally Novice with minimal training and is
currently training in Nosework. Titles attained; Grand Champion (GCH),
Champion (CH), Rally Novice (RN), Junior Hunter (JH), Canine Good Citizen
(CGC), Novice Trick Dog (TKN), Temperament Test (TT), NAVHDA NA Pz III.
Axel – CH Moonlight Hearts Afire. Owned by Kim Gangnes and Karen Lake.
Bred by Karen Lake. Finished Championship with four (4) Majors from the
Bred By Exhibitor Class. His first show weekend he was Best of Breed (over
ranked Specials) for a 5 Point Major at 6 months old. His Majors include Best
of Winners at the SCVC Supported Entry (Palm Springs) and another 5 Point
Major at the TEVCO Specialty defeating 50+ class animals, and lastly going
Best of Opposite Sex (over ranked Specials) for his fourth Major to finish. He
won the Bred By Exhibitor Class at VCA Nationals in 2020. In 2021, he will be
shown sparingly and focus on Hunt Titles. Titles attained; Champion (CH).
KENNEL NAME: MOONLIGHT VIZSLAS
Date Established: 2005
Website Link: www.moonlightvizslas.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MoonlightVizslas
Instagram: www.instagram.com/moonlightvizslas/
Breeder(s): Karen Lake
Email Address: karen@moonlightvizslas.com
Address: Southern CA
Health Tests Performed: OFA/CHIC: Hips, Thyroid, Eyes; Elbows, Cardiac
Areas of Activity: Conformation, Hunt Tests, Rally, Obedience and NAVHDA
Stud Dogs: Yes
AKC Breeder Of Merit - Bronze Level
Minimum of 10 dogs earning titles with a minimum of 5 being prefix titles.
16 Champions (with multiple titles)
Note: 1 additional titled Vizsla, Karen will receive her Silver BOM!
Source: Vizsla Database updated as of 12/13/2020
Honorable Mention: Sporting Group Winner, Multiple Best in Specialty
Show Winning, Multiple Specialty Show Award of Merit, Multiple Sporting
Group Placing, Multiple Grand Champions and Champions, Multiple Best
Puppy in Sweepstakes Wins, Multiple Bred By Exhibitor Group Wins/
Placements, Multiple Owner Handler Group Wins, Multiple Owner Handler
Group Placements, Multiple Bred-By-Exhibitor Medallion Recipient (10 BBE
Champions).
Clubs: Vizsla Club Of America, South Coast Vizsla Club, Rocky Mountain
Vizsla Club, Lone Cypress Vizsla Club of the Monterey Peninsula.
High Honors: (To name a few...)
Csilla – CH Tamaron Okos Piros Csillag CD, RN, JH, CGC, ROM. Owned
and loved by Karen Lake “Moonlight Vizslas”. Bred by T & L Westerbeck.
Foundation bitch for Moonlight Vizslas. Registry of Merit (ROM) earned in
2014 from three litters. A Top Producing Dam in History - 5 Champions (10
titled progeny)! 5 Grand Champion, 1 Best In Specialty Show winner, 6
Junior Hunter, 1 Senior Hunter, 2 Rally Novice, 4 Canine Good Citizen & 1
Trick Dog Novice. She earned High in Trial at the South Coast Vizsla Club
Obedience and Rally Trial in 2013. Titles attained; Champion (CH),
Companion Dog (CD), Rally Novice (RN), Canine Good Citizen (CDC).
Landon – GCH CH Moonlight The Sky’s the Limit RN, JH, DN, CGC, AOM.
Owned and loved by Katherine Graham and Michelle Porfido. Bred by Karen
Lake and T & L Westerbeck. Group Placing and Best in Specialty Show Award
of Merit (AOM) winner. Best Veteran Sporting Group Winner and Best Veteran
Dog in Sweepstakes and Veteran Dog Class Winner. Titles attained; Grand
Champion (GCH), Champion (CH), Rally Novice (RN), Junior Hunter (JH), Dock
Diving Novice (DN), Canine Good Citizen (CGC). All Owner Handled.
Lyra – GCH CH Moonlight 'N Tamaron When Stars Align CGC, TKN, MAOM.
Owned and loved by Karen Lake. Bred by Karen Lake and T Westerbeck.
Finished Championship with four (4) Majors from the Bred By Exhibitor Class.
Grand Sweepstakes Winner at the South CA Sporting Dog Fanciers (Palm
Springs). 5x Bred By Exhibitor Group Placer. Finished her Grand Champion-
ship with five (5) Majors in three (3) weekends. 2x Multiple Best in Specialty
Show Award of Merit (AOM) Winner, owner handled. Bred once her progeny
includes: two Champions (Grand Champion Silver, Group Winner, Multiple
Group Placer and Top 20 Vizsla 2017-18), two others are pointed (Major).
Her two Champion progeny earned (5) five - 5 Point Majors on the road to
their Championship titles (all from the Bred By Class). Titles attained;
Grand Champion (GCH), Champion (CH), Canine Good Citizen (CGC),
Novice Trick Dog (TKN).
Zene – GCH CH Moonlight’s Rock’n Ow’t RN, JH, CGC, ROM. Owned, loved
and bred by Karen Lake. Dam of Seven (7) Champions/Grand Champions with
multiple titles and one Best in Specialty Show (BISS) Winner and Group Placer.
Two-time Best Puppy in Sweepstakes Winner at 7 months old (South Coast
Vizsla Club and Vizsla Club of South CA). Finished Grand Championship with
five (5) Majors in four (4) weekends. Zene received the prestigious VCA
Registry Of Merit (ROM) in 2019. Titles attained; Grand Champion (GCH),
Champion (CH), Rally Novice (RN), Junior Hunter (JH), Canine Good Citizen
(CGC).
Seger – BISS GCH CH Moonlight’s Old Time Rock ‘N Roll JH, CGC. Owned
and loved by Andrew Sundsmo and Karen Lake. Bred by Karen Lake. Best in
Specialty Show (BISS) at the Rocky Mountain Vizsla Club Specialty. Finished
Championship entirely Owner/Breeder handled including a 5 Point Major with
a Specialty Show Best of Winners from the 6-9 puppy class at the Lone
Cypress Vizsla Club Specialty. Two Junior Hunt title passes at 6 months 4 & 5
days old. Finished Grand Championship with five (5) Majors in five (5) week-
ends. Titles attained; Grand Champion (GCH), Champion (CH), Junior
Hunter (JH), Canine Good Citizen (CGC).
Indy – GCH CH Moonlight’s Rock’n In the Free World AOM. Owned and
loved by Danielle and Travis Prentice, and Karen Lake. Bred by Karen Lake.
Finished Championship with three (3) Majors from the Bred By Exhibitor Class.
Award of Merit at Specialty Show (AOM) at 14 ½ months old. Three (3)
Champions (CH), Obedience Novice (CD) and Rally Excellent (RA) titled get
from his one-and-only litter. Titles attained; Grand Champion (GCH),
Champion (CH).
Oliver – BISS CH Moonlight’s Knock Out. Owned and loved by Evan and
Stacey Heuser and Karen Lake. Bred by Karen Lake. Finished Championship
with three (3) Majors from the Bred By Exhibitor Class; Majors earned at South
CA Sporting Dog Fanciers, SCVC Specialty and Supported entries. Best in
Specialty Show (BISS) at the Vizsla Club of SoCal Specialty, and Sporting
Group Four, both owner handled. Titles attained; Champion (CH).
Cordie – CH Moonlight’s Eat Your Heart Out, RN, JH, CGCA, TKI, ATT, TT.
Owned, loved and bred by Karen Lake. Finished Championship with both
Majors earned from the Bred By Exhibitor Class. She earned her Champion-
ship, Canine Good Citizen Advanced and Intermediate Trick Dog titles in one
day! With minimal bird exposure she finished her Junior Hunter Title in four
straight passes. Currently training in Nosework. Titles attained; Champion
(CH), Rally Novice (RN), Junior Hunter (JH), Advanced Canine Good Citizen
(CGCA), Intermediate Trick Dog (TKI), AKC Temperament Test (ATT),
Temperament Test (TT).
Archie – CH Moonlight’s Dream Come True. Owned and loved by Craig &
Courtney Barclay and Karen Lake. Bred by Karen Lake. Finished Champion-
ship with three (3) Majors from the Bred by Exhibitor Class; Majors earned at
the South CA Sporting Dog Fanciers, Vizsla Club of South CA Specialty and
Supported entries. Bred By Exhibitor Sporting Group Winner at the South CA
Sporting Dog Fanciers (Palm Springs). Currently training for Hunt titles. Titles
attained; Champion (CH).
Arielle – GCHS CH Moonlight’s Easy to Keep JH, CGC, TKN, ATT, TT, AOM.
Owned, loved and bred by Karen Lake. Finished Championship with three (3)
5 Point Majors from the Bred By Exhibitor Class under a year old including a
Best of Breed from the classes at 6 months old, and a Best Puppy in Sweep-
stakes (Rio Salado Vizsla Club). Award of Merit at Specialty Show (AOM) and
5x Best of Opposite Sex in Specialty Shows. Multiple Best of Breed and Group
Placer, and Sporting Group Winner (SCVC Supported Entry of 84 Vizslas) all
owner handled. #13 Vizsla in Breed Rankings (2017) and Top 30 (2018)
source: Canine Chronicle. Silver Grand Championship title earned in 2018,
at 3 years old. Multiple Owner Handler Group Wins and Placements and Top
Ten NOHS Vizsla; #10 (2018) and #9 (2017); and was #11 (2019) in Owner
Handled Rankings. She earned her Junior Hunter Title in four straight passes.
Shown sparingly, she loved Barn and Nosework. Titles attained; Silver Grand
Champion (GCHS), Champion (CH), Junior Hunter (JH), Canine Good Citizen
(CGC), Novice Trick Dog (TKN), AKC Temperament Test (ATT), Temperament
Test (TT).
Emery – GCH CH Moonlight It’s Good to Be Me RN, JH, CGC, TKN, TT,
NAVHDA NA Pz III. Owned, loved and bred by Karen Lake. Finished Champion-
ship at the tender age of 7 months old from the Bred By Exhibitor Class. Her
wins include three (3) Majors - two Specialty (South Coast Vizsla Club & Vizsla
Club of South CA) Winners Bitch/Best of Winners (6 months and 1 & 2 days
old) and a Winners Bitch at a Supported Entry (SCVC). She also earned a
Bred By Exhibitor Group 2 at the South CA Sporting Dog Fanciers Show. At
eleven months old, she earned a NAVHDA Natural Ability Prize III, and shortly
thereafter her Junior Hunter Title in four straight passes and will pursue ad-
vanced Hunt Titles. She earned a Rally Novice with minimal training and is
currently training in Nosework. Titles attained; Grand Champion (GCH),
Champion (CH), Rally Novice (RN), Junior Hunter (JH), Canine Good Citizen
(CGC), Novice Trick Dog (TKN), Temperament Test (TT), NAVHDA NA Pz III.
Axel – CH Moonlight Hearts Afire. Owned by Kim Gangnes and Karen Lake.
Bred by Karen Lake. Finished Championship with four (4) Majors from the
Bred By Exhibitor Class. His first show weekend he was Best of Breed (over
ranked Specials) for a 5 Point Major at 6 months old. His Majors include Best
of Winners at the SCVC Supported Entry (Palm Springs) and another 5 Point
Major at the TEVCO Specialty defeating 50+ class animals, and lastly going
Best of Opposite Sex (over ranked Specials) for his fourth Major to finish. He
won the Bred By Exhibitor Class at VCA Nationals in 2020. In 2021, he will be
shown sparingly and focus on Hunt Titles. Titles attained; Champion (CH).
| Arielle, above two pictures. Silver Grand Champion, Sporting Group Winner & Multiple Sporting Group Placer! A Top Winning Vizsla! Arielle – GCHS CH Moonlight’s Easy to Keep JH, CGC, TKN, ATT, TT, AOM |
| Multiple Specialty Winning, Bred By Exhibitor Group 2 & Grand Champion! Emery – GCH CH Moonlight It’s Good to Be Me RN, JH, CGC, TKN, TT, NAVHDA NA Pz III |
| Champion! Cordie earned 3 titles in one day; CH, CGCA, TKI! Cordie – CH Moonlight’s Eat Your Heart Out, RN, JH, CGCA, TKI, ATT, TT |
| Bred By Exhibitor Sporting Group Winner & Champion! Archie – CH Moonlight’s Dream Come True |
| Specialty Winning & Champion! Axel's first show weekend he was Best of Breed (over ranked Specials) for a 5 Point Major at 6 months old! Bred By Exhibitor Class Winner at the VCA Nationals! Axel – CH Moonlight Hearts Afire |
| Grand Champion, Top Producing Dam & VCA Registry Of Merit (ROM)! Zene – GCH CH Moonlight’s Rock’n Ow’t RN, JH, CGC, ROM |
| Best In Specialty Show, Specialty Winning & Grand Champion! Seger – BISS GCH CH Moonlight’s Old Time Rock ‘N Roll JH, CGC |
| Best In Specialty Show, Sporting Group 4, Specialty Winning & Champion! Oliver – BISS CH Moonlight’s Knock Out |
