Beach Movie

Rudy thought it would be fun to bury the pumpkin before playing in the waves!

Happy fall!

We celebrated Columbus Day Weekend by going to the beach. The weather was great and the ocean was a warm 77 degrees. The boys had a great time retrieving a stick and visiting the other dogs on the only beach in NC that allows dogs year round.It is weekends like this that show us how much fun you can have with two Viszlas.

Polo hid his paws when it was time to go, a clear sign that he was not happy. We promised to return to the beach before too long.

How did my toy get up there?

No challenge is too great for a Vizsla!!

AKC Responsible Dog Owner Day

Polo and Rudy helped out at this AKC event in Raleigh today.

Gary and Rudy showed their skills in the agility demo - their closest experience yet to an agility trial. Rudy was a bit hesitant at first like he wasn't sure what to do. But after that first jump and into the chute, he was off and running ... Great job, guys!!

We also took our turn in the 'Meet the Breeds' ring, where Polo and Rudy demonstrated the typical Vizsla characteristics.

But we gave the 'Best in Show' award to the Doberman across from us who's owner put together a display on the breed for her class project.

The French Bulldog next to us saw the boys and went "Oo la la!" What a great way to spend a Saturday morning. All you dog lovers - get out there and support your local RDO events (http://www.akc.org/clubs/rdod/events/) this month!!

Hannah, Kayla & Melissa

Hannah, Kayla & Melissa visited yesterday. What a greeting Hannah got....


Kayla missed the backyard greating because she is coming into heat. Hannah figured out the Table fast with a little treat encouragement (Rudy, Polo, & Hannah).
Polo gave his sister a big kiss for coming to visit while she was here for the Raleigh Shows. We wish her luck in future shows!

Kayla joined us for a great walk on the trail. Rudy thought Kayla was his new girlfriend. Watch out Ow'en, your girlfriend was caught flirting with another Champ!!!

Polo's Retirement Picture

Polo retired from the dog show world and decided he had enough of stacking and sat for his final show picture. Aunt Debbie could not keep her eyes off him, a proud moment to finish Polo! The sign has a few items - Winners, Best of Opposite (his sister Hannah won Best of Breed), and New Champion.

We are the CHAMPIONS!

Last weekend Polo got that elusive 1 point needed to be an AKC Champion at the dog show in Greensboro. He finally got that monkey off his back! So Aunt Debbie got him another one to hang around his neck!!

Polo's Road to a Champion:

03/22 - 27/2005 Tarheel shows in Raleigh
Danville, Carolina, Alamance, Durham and Fayetteville Kennel Clubs
(Dog show boot camp with Aunt Debbie)

04/23 - 24/2005 Old Dominion and Baltimore County Kennel Clubs
(Long weekend at Aunt Debbie's while Mom & Dad went to Calif.)

06/26/2005 Virginia Kennel Club
(First roadtrip with Aunt Peggy)

08/12/2005 Danville Kennel Club (1/R)
08/14/2005 Greater Hickory Kennel Club (1/W/BW 2 pts.)
(Second roadtrip weekend with Aunt Peggy and first big win!)

09/02/2005 Alamance Kennel Club (1/W/BW 1 pt.)
09/03/2005 Durham Kennel Club (1/W/BW 1 pt.),
09/04/2005 Salisbury North Carolina Kennel Club (1/W/BW 1 pt.)
(Points, points, points! at the Tarheel shows in Raleigh)

03/23/2006 Alamance Kennel Club (1/R)
03/24/2006 Durham Kennel Club (1/W/BW 3 pt. Major)
03/26/2006 Fayetteville Kennel Club (1/R)
(Polo's first Major at the Tarheel shows - he WILL be a champion!)

05/26 - 28/2006 Langley Kennel Club (1/R) and Gloucester Kennel Club Of Virginia
(Whole family road trip to VA with brother Rudy too)

07/01 - 02/2006 Southern Maryland and Rock Creek Kennel Clubs
(Second whole family roadtrip to MD for Rudy's show debut)

08/11/2006 Danville Kennel Club (1/W 2 pts.),
08/12/2006 Carolina Kennel Club (1/W 4 pt. Major)
(Polo gets his second Major competing against his brother in Winston-Salem)

09/01/2006 Alamance Kennel Club (1/R)
(This time Rudy wins over Polo)

12/09/2006 - 12/10/2006 Forsyth Kennel Club (1/R)
(Hoping for lightning to strike twice in Winston-Salem ... oh well)

06/02/2007 - 06/03/2007 Charlottesville - Albemarle Kennel Club (1/R)
(Can it get any harder to win that last point? Blazing hot sun, pouring rain, arrrgh)

08/10/2007 Greater Hickory Kennel Club (1/W/OS 1 pt.)
(What fun to finish AND spend the night with sister Hannah and lovely Kayla!!)