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Breeding Dart

The purpose of breeding Dart is to produce versatile and trainable dogs that are good representations of the breed in terms of conformation and field ability; and dogs that can compete in more than one venue.

 

 

ABOUT DART

  • Dart is highly trainable
    • One of her nick-names is "Dart-Smart"
    • She was broke to wing and shot by clicker & treats
      • In only 19 weeks
      • She has no concept of a heavy hand or electricity
    • In less than nine months after being broke to wing & shot she accomplished
      • Amateur Gun Dog Major
      • Fourth Place at the Vizsla Club of America National Amateur Field Championship
  • Dart is versatile
    • In Performance Events
      • She approaches performance events with extreme drive
      • She has the same drive in agility as she has in the field
    • In Conformation
      • She is a good example of the Vizsla standard
      • I finished her in the show ring without using a professional handler
      • From the classes, she has gone Best Opposite Sex over specials
      • She has a Best in Specialty Show as an adult and a Best in Sweeps as a puppy
      • She's placed each year she has competed in Field Trial Bitch at the VCA Nationals
    • When Hunting
      • She exhibits tremendous ground speed in a field trial, yet stays as close as a personal hunting dog when hunting
  • Dart is a Buddy
    • She always greets me with a toy in her mouth
    • With all the spirit she shows in performance events, she will relax with me on the couch or by the fire pit in the back yard

Dart & Cutter

 

Dart on point as a puppy

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Cutter on point at the 2009 Gun Dog Championships

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Dart's head

 

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Cutter's Head

Dart at 2004 Vizsla Nationals

 

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Cutter winning BOS

Dart on point

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Cutter on point

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Dart, placing 4th at the 2006 National Amateur Field Championships

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Cutter, placing 2nd at the 2009 VCA National Gun Dog Championships
Accomplishments of Dart & Cutter
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Cutter

2009

  • First Place, Excellent B, Jumpers with Weaves - VCA National Agility Trial
  • Second Place, Open Fast - VCA National Agility Trial
  • First Place, Field Trial Bitches - VCA National Specialty

2008

  • Best in Specialty Show – Vizsla Club of Illinois
  • Finished Dual Championship

2007

  • Finished Amateur Championship
  • Award of Merit, VCA National Amateur Field Championships
  • First Place, Field Trial Bitch, VCA National Specialty
  • First Place, Open Standard Agility, VCA National Agility Trial

2006

  • Fourth Place, VCA National Amateur Championships
  • Third Place, Field Trial Bitch, VCA National Specialty

2003

  • Best in Sweeps, Vizsla Club of Greater Cleveland Specialty
  • Second Place, Field Trial Bitch, VCA National Specialty
  • Third Place, VCA National Gun Dog Championships – Puppy
  • Prize I, Natural Ability, NAVHDA

 

Highest Agility Titles

  • AKC - Excellent Jumpers
  • AKC – Open Standard
  • AKC – Novice Fast
  • USDAA – Performance Dog I

2009

  • VCA – National Field Championship – 2nd place
  • Winner Southeastern Continental Shooting Dog Championship
  • AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship (Retrieving Stake) 4th Place and Best of Breed
  • AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship (Non-Retrieving Stake) Best of Breed
  • VCA – National Gun Dog Championship – 2nd place

2006

  • AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship (Retrieving Stake) 4th Place and Best of Breed
  • AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship (Non-Retrieving Stake) Best of Breed
  • VCA - All Star Review – Best in Review
  • VCA - National Field Trial – National Amateur Championship – 3rd Place

 

 

 

Last Updated: 08-Nov-2009
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