A New Story Begins

Sunday, March 18, 2012

2 more orange ribbons for Rosie

Rosie exceeded my expectations this week end, not that I didn't think she could do it, but that she did it with such intensity and purpose. I assume when the bird planters applaud your dog twice it has to be a good thing! Way to go Rosie!

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Just Having Fun

Check out the ears!

Saturday, February 18, 2012

One down 3 to go...

Rosie and I had our first hunt test today and she got her first qualifying ribbon. GOOD GIRL! I learned a lot and appreciated the judges constructive comments after. The sponsoring club was so supportive which I greatly appreciated. (Irish Setter Club of the Pacific) It felt great to accomplish this together!

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Rosie loves to rock climb.

Lily says "I've got a stick THIS big" (and you can't have it!)

Fun Run!! What would we do without our winter playground?

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

More bird work

I'm so proud of Rosie! Today she went straight into the field, found and pointed a bird, was shot over, and carried the bird back. GOOD GIRL!!

Monday, January 9, 2012

Lily gets some pretty new ribbons

Best in Sweepstakes Photo

Lily gets Best in Sweepstakes at the South Coast Vizsla Club Specialty in Palm Springs!

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Dirty Dancing

Sometimes it's fun to get REALLY dirty!

All worn out!

Monday, December 26, 2011

Christmas Day 2011

We started the day with a walk at the Lake. We had the place all to ourselves!

Feeling on top of the world!

Cousins gather together at Auntie's house. Did Santa leave treats? Dinner was later at Grandma's. Yum. A good day!

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Merry Christmas!

I had the idea of getting a Christmas picture at the lake but they had other ideas! They look pretty bah humbug here but had a blast before and after this picture was taken. We;re lucky to have this great spot to run in winter.

Monday, December 19, 2011

Fun Folsom Lake

Friends Sophie and Zoe joined us for a run at and in Folsom Lake. We also met a new Vizsla friend who enjoyed a romp with the girls.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Rosie's Intro to Birds

Oh boy, another bird man! The girls had a great time and some good bird experience. Thanks Steve Klassen.

Introducing Rosie

Rosie is my 3 year old Vizsla. She's sweet as can be, full of energy, and making sure my life never has a dull moment!

Our adventures together began in the middle of January 2009 when I flew from sunny California to Michigan, which was truely a winter wonderland! Rosie and her siblings were being lovingly cared for by her breeders Frank and Martha Lacko. We had a fun time there meeting them and all the Toldin gang as well as the owners of two of Rosie's siblings.

Getting home was challenging as there had been a storm the night before we left. Driving in snow was not something this California girl was used to. When we dropped off our rental car we had to wait outside in the blowing snow for our shuttle, brrrr! Little Rosie was tucked into her puppy carrier with blankets around her. Fortunately we got to the airport on time! After we boarded our plane we had to wait over an hour for the plane to be de-iced. Rosie was sleeping during that time and I was praying that she would continue throughout the flight! She did cry a couple of times but I found that if she could just have her cute little head outside of the bag she was content. Fortunately once we were safely in the air the flight attendants looked the other way and didn't say anything about her head peeking out.

We flew to SLC where we had very little time before we had to board our next plane. Rosie was such a good girl. I ran in circles with her around a waiting area to let her stretch her little legs. She was good on the flight home and in the car to her new home. There we were met by my mother and sister who couldn't wait to see my new baby girl, Gerry the Pointer her honorary big sister, and Harley her puppy Labrador cousin who she immediately bonded with.

My friend Vicki deserves a big THANK YOU for going with me. She helped me navigate the roads and airports. I don't know if I could have done it without her. She now says I look back at the experience with Rose colored glasses LOL.

Rosie has turned out to be my "I'll try anything" girl. She did her best when she tried showing, obtained a Rally Novice title, is currently enjoying working on her Junior Hunter title (3 trials 3 qualifying scores), & loves the agility classes we are taking. I would like to try tracking with her in the future. She is a happy girl with the fastest tail in town and has become a great big sister. I couldn't be happier with my special girl!

Introducing Lily

Lily is my baby girl who joined the family June 2011. I knew I had enough love to share between two Vizslas and also thought it was the perfect time to give Rosie a little brother or sister. A litter was planned by Susan Sibley and I was fortunate to be selected for a puppy from this special breeding. I was able to visit the puppies two times before bringing my baby home which was so much fun! At first I thought I would be getting a boy but the puppy perfect for us turned out to be a girl!

I decided my second girl would also be a flower girl. Rosie and Lily hit it off right away. Lily is adorable and imitates Rosie. It makes me happy that they are so good together and best buddies.

It has been nice to be welcomed into a local Vizsla family too. Lily & I get to join with her siblings and half siblings and their owners in the field working with Susan and one of the best hunter trainers in our local club. How lucky we are! Susan is not only Lily's breeder but also her handler at shows and at 10 months she has one major and a Best in Sweepstakes at the South Coast Vizsla Club Specialty in Palm Springs. I'm so proud of my puppy!

Lily has a very sweet personality, is outgoing, adventurous, and a bit mischievous! She's a hit at my mother's assisted living home where she loves to visit and give kisses to staff and residents. Maybe she'd enjoy being a therapy dog some day!

It’s going to be so fun to see what can be accomplished with this young lady. As with Rosie she is first and foremost a treasured family member and companion. Check back to see what the future holds for her!

Katie

Katie was my best canine friend from 1982 to 1996. She was a "pound puppy" and came home to live with me at only 6 weeks of age. She was mellow, easygoing, and extremely loyal to me and to all my family. She sure loved her squeaky toys and always had some toy in her mouth! Katie was my hiking buddy too and hiked many miles with me. What a trooper! Doesn't she kind of look like a Vizsla in disguise? It was because of her that I researched the Vizsla breed. I have many, many good memories of times spent together with this special dog.