Arizona Rio Salado Vizsla Club News

Your 2019 RSVC Calendar Photos Are Due Now!

Updated: 9/03/2018

 

The deadline for calendar photo entries is fast approaching! Don’t short change your beautiful Vizsla from being “discovered” on the pages of our 2019 Vizsla calendar ! Submit your photo (s) by the September 1st deadline (yikes !) and enjoy our wonderful calendar that much more with your winning entry !

 

One week left , so hurry to support your Vizsla Club !

 

Thx, Lu Ebratt

 

Please see the contest requirements for the 2019 calendar and let Tracey and Lu know if you have any questions.   Photos are due by September 1, 2018.

 

ENTRY AND CONTEST REQUIREMENTS

1. Photos must be submitted by a member of the RSVC who is the owner, breeder or photographer of the Vizsla(s) in the photograph.
2. All photos must be submitted digitally.
3. The photos cannot contain people, other breeds, or ribbons.
4. Images can be in landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) composition.
5. Photos must be submitted in digital format, with all entry information and correct payment to be considered.
6. By submitting your photo(s), you confirm that you own the copyrights to all the photographs you submit and that, to your knowledge, the photographs do not violate any existing copyright pursuant to statute, common law, or equity. If your photo is selected for the calendar, you may be required to sign a photo release.

 

HOW TO ENTER

All entries must include the following information: your name, address, phone number, email address, the photographer, the dog’s full kennel name and breeder information, the dog’s call name, and whether you are the owner or breeder, include titles if the dog has any AKC titles.

 

Email your photo(s) with “RSVC Calendar Contest” in the subject line to Lu Ebratt : lesluebratt@cox.net  and your entry information in the email body.  Send payment as outlined below with a copy of your email.

No mail- in submissions:  E-Mail your jpg photo(s) and entry information as indicated above and mail payment to the address below.

 

ENTRY FEES AND DEADLINE

Payment of $5.00 per photo or 3 photos for $10 is required for photos to be considered.

 

Send your check, payable to RSVC to: ATTN: Luis Ebratt, 5602 East Almeda Court ,Cave Creek AZ 85331

 

Submit your entry by September 1, 2018 with your entry information and either your photo(s) or a copy of your email.

 

PHOTO SELECTION

Voting will take place at the October 2018 RSVC General Membership meeting.

Photo selection for the calendar will be based on content, quality, and clarity of the photos.   Non-winning photos may be used in a collage if possible and practical. Digital photos smaller than the above requirements may be considered for the collage but not used for the October Meeting/display/Voting nor for the monthly photos due to printing quality restrictions.

 

DISCLAIMERS

Rio Salado Vizsla Club, Tracey Durso and Luis Ebratt assume no responsibility for the photographs that are submitted, lost, damaged or destroyed.

 

Submitted photographs and entry fees will not be returned or refunded.

All entry fees and calendar sales profits will go to the Rio Salado Vizsla Club treasury.

The rain is here and hunt training is on!

Updated: 7/14/2018

 

Hi Everyone,

 

The Forrest Service has lifted their fire restrictions.

 

We plan to hold our first training at Smith Tank which is west of Flagstaff.

Directions to Training Site >>

Saturday, July 28th and Sunday, July 29th.

Training will start at 8:00 AM.

 

We plan to hold additional training sessions in preparation for the Fall Double Double Hunt test which will be held November 17th and 18th.

 

The cost of birds is $6.50 each

Please contact Sandra Gorton as early as possible with your order.

Phone:  480.861.5254

Email:  4sandyg@gmail.com.

 

This site is primitive so be sure to bring water and shade for both you and your dog.  There are no facilities.

 

Hunt training is great fun for any age dog as well as for owners. We look forward to another fun weekend with our beautiful vizslas.

 

Please feel free to contact Sandra, Jim DeWoody, or me if you have any questions.

 

Sincerely.

 

Marian Kirkpatrick, Secretary, RSVC

Email: kirkpatricks@cox.netor Ph: 602.769.6761

 

Jim DeWoody

Email: quailunter2@cox.netor Ph: 623.561-1460

Would like to donate a trophy?

Updated: 7/14/2018

 

Dear Members,

 

Our RSVC Fall Specialty with Sweepstakes will once again be held indoors at the Prescott Valley Event Center in Prescott Valley, AZ on September 22nd, 2018. The Prescott Kennel Club, Kachina Kennel Club and the Sporting Dog Association of AZ will also be held the same weekend for a total of 5 days of shows!

 

The Premium list of all the shows will be available online with Onofrio Dog Shows. Entries will close September 5th, 2018 at noon. Here’s your chance to finish your dog’s conformation title as well as obedience titles.

 

As always, we appreciate the very generous support of our members with their entries and trophy donations.

 

The following donations are needed for trophies:

 

*Best of Breed  $50

*Best Opposite Sex  $40

*Select Dog  $30

*Select Bitch  $30

*Best of Winners $40

*Winners Dog  $25

*Winners Bitch  $25

*Reserve Winners Dog  $15

*Reserve Winners Bitch  $15

*Toys  $45

*General Trophy Fund  (Any Amount)

 

Donations of any amount are always appreciated for the General Trophy Fund and can be applied to one of the above trophies.

 

Please let us know if you can help or have any questions. See you at the Show!

 

Janet Laman and your Specialty Committee

 

Email: tovastogs@yahoo.com / 623 261 3052

2019 RSVC Calendar Photos

Updated: 7/04/2018

 

It's never too early to start taking great photos of your Vizsla for next year's calendar.  Please see the contest requirements for the 2019 calendar and let Tracey and Lu know if you have any questions.   Photos are due by September 1, 2018.

 

ENTRY AND CONTEST REQUIREMENTS

1. Photos must be submitted by a member of the RSVC who is the owner, breeder or photographer of the Vizsla(s) in the photograph.
2. All photos must be submitted digitally.
3. The photos cannot contain people, other breeds, or ribbons.
4. Images can be in landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) composition.
5. Photos must be submitted in digital format, with all entry information and correct payment to be considered.
6. By submitting your photo(s), you confirm that you own the copyrights to all the photographs you submit and that, to your knowledge, the photographs do not violate any existing copyright pursuant to statute, common law, or equity. If your photo is selected for the calendar, you may be required to sign a photo release.

 

HOW TO ENTER

All entries must include the following information: your name, address, phone number, email address, the photographer, the dog’s full kennel name and breeder information, the dog’s call name, and whether you are the owner or breeder, include titles if the dog has any AKC titles.

 

Email your photo(s) with “RSVC Calendar Contest” in the subject line to Lu Ebratt: lesluebratt@cox.net  and your entry information in the email body.  Send payment as outlined below with a copy of your email.

No mail- in submissions:  E-Mail your jpg photo(s) and entry information as indicated above and mail payment to the address below.

 

ENTRY FEES AND DEADLINE

Payment of $5.00 per photo or 3 photos for $10 is required for photos to be considered.

 

Send your check, payable to RSVC to: ATTN: Luis Ebratt, 5602 East Almeda Court ,Cave Creek AZ 85331

 

Submit your entry by September 1, 2018 with your entry information and either your photo(s) or a copy of your email.

 

PHOTO SELECTION

Voting will take place at the October 2018 RSVC General Membership meeting.

Photo selection for the calendar will be based on content, quality, and clarity of the photos.  Non-winning photos may be used in a collage if possible and practical. Digital photos smaller than the above requirements may be considered for the collage but not used for the October Meeting/display/Voting nor for the monthly photos due to printing quality restrictions.

 

DISCLAIMERS

Rio Salado Vizsla Club, Tracey Durso and Luis Ebratt assume no responsibility for the photographs that are submitted, lost, damaged or destroyed.

 

Submitted photographs and entry fees will not be returned or refunded.

All entry fees and calendar sales profits will go to the Rio Salado Vizsla Club treasury.

NOTICE - Hunt Training Canceled

Updated: 5/01/2018

 

We are sorry to inform you that Hunt Training for this weekend, May 5-6 has been CANCELLED due to the Kaibab National Forest issuing stage 2 Fire Restrictions. No fire arms may be discharged.

 

Let's hope for rain in the north, so that these restrictions will be lifted and we can continue hunt training on our next scheduled dates.

 

Please let us know if you have any questions.

 

Sincerely,

 

RSVC

 

 

Click here for directions to Smith Tank >>

 

Click here for information on hunt equipment >>

 

The dates and location are tentative depending on approval from the forest service.

 

April 15-16 (CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF AVAILABILITY OF BIRDS)

May 5-6 (CANCELLED DUE TO FIRE RESTRICTIONS)

May 26-27 (CANCELLED DUE TO FIRE RESTRICTIONS)

June 16-17 (CANCELLED DUE TO FIRE RESTRICTIONS)

July 7-8

July 28-29 (HUNT TEST)

August 18-19

September 8-9

September 29-30

 

Sandra Gorton is now taking bird orders.  Please call or send her an email which should include your dog’s name and what level you will be training at.

 

Bird orders must be in no later than May 1st.

 

SANDRA GORTON

4Sandyg@gmail.com

Phone: 480.861.5254

 

Training is fun for all ages of dogs!  Please feel free to contact Sandra, Jim DeWoody, or me if you have any questions or need more information about training.

 

Jim DeWoody

Phone: 623.561.1460

Quailhunter2@cox.net

 

Marian Kirkpatrick

RSVC Secretary

602.769.6761

kirkpatricks@cox.net

New Point Schedule

Updated: 3/24/2018

 

The new point schedule is now on the AKC website >>>

 

Arizona has been moved from Division 9, which now only consists of California, to Division 6 with Colorado.

 

Arizona/Colorado

 

1 Points: 2-2

2 Points: 4-4

3 Points: 5-5

4 Points: 6-6

5 Points: 9-11

 

Enjoy showing your dogs in Arizona in 2018

We Need Your Donations

Updated: 3/24/2018

 

RSVC Members:

Reminder... There is still time to donate to this years RSVC Silent Auction, we are still in need of quality items for auction, or even cash donations for the project if you are able.

 

Please contact Doreena Wiegert for information or to arrange drop off/pick up of donations. Any and all help is appreciated!

 

**Note...I have plenty of empty baskets now. Thank you to all of those who donated them!

 

Thank you,

Doreena Wiegert

RSVC Silent Auction Chair

602-677-0873

jerry-doreena@cox.net

Mark Your Calendar!

Updated: 3/22/2018

 

We are looking forward to our upcoming HUNT TRAINING which we plan to have at Smith Tank which is west of Flagstaff.  Please put these dates on your calendar.  The first scheduled training is just a few weeks away.

 

The dates and location are tentative depending on approval from the forest service.

 

• April 15-16 (CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF AVAILABILITY OF BIRDS)

• May 5-6

• May 26-27

• June 16-17

• July 7-8

• July 28-29 (HUNT TEST)

• August 18-19

• September 8-9

• September 29-30

 

Sandra Gorton has graciously agreed to take bird orders.  Please call or send her an email which should include your dog’s name and what level you will be training at. Bird orders must be in no later than April 11th.

 

Sandra Gorton

4Sandyg@gmail.com

Phone: 480.861.5254

 

Training is fun for all ages of dogs!  Please feel free to contact Sandra, Jim DeWoody, or me if you have any questions or need more information about training.

 

Jim DeWoody

Phone: 623.561.1460

Quailhunter2@cox.net

 

 

Marian Kirkpatrick, RSVC Secretary

602.769.6761

kirkpatricks@cox.net

RSVC Specialty Recap

Updated: 3/13/2018

 

On Saturday, February 3rd, 2018 the Rio Salado Vizsla Club held a Vizsla Specialty Show at the Arizona State Fairgrounds Coliseum and it was a great success!

 

Thank you to Judge Linda Kelly (RSVC Member) for your dedication and commitment to our breed.

 

Thank you to Mr. Richard Mysliwiec Jr. for judging the RSVC Specialty Sweepstakes.

 

I would also like to thank Missy Gregory, Sandra Gorton, Marian Kirkpatrick, Rita Mather and Debbie Nipar for being a part of the show committee and your efforts towards making this a very special event.

 

Thank you to Missy Gregory for helping me with the delicious cupcakes, cookies and dipped strawberries!

 

Thank you to our trophy sponsors:

Best of Breed: Janet Galante - Sit! Stay! Play!

Best of Winners: Janet Galante  - Sit! Stay! Play!

Best of Opposite Sex: Marge Mehagian - Mehagian Vizslas

Select Dog: Mary Levine

Select Bitch: Bark Box https://barkbox.com

Winners Dog: Gun Dog Supply http://www.gundogsupply.com

Winners Bitch: Gun Dog Supply http://www.gundogsupply.com

Reserve Winners Dog: Campanano Family

Reserve Winners Bitch: Durso Family

Toys & General Show Fund: Janet & Roger Laman

 

Each entrant was given a "Goody Bag" thanks to the following wonderful donors:

Red Barn Guy

Sedona Naturals

Dr. Jodi's Natural Pets

Front Porch Pets

Pet Firm (Michael Reddy)

Missy Gregory (vizsla note pads)

Jenny Campanano (bags & bag decor)

Sandra Gorton (homemade chicken treats)

 

 

Thank You!!

 

Jenny Campanano

RSVC Member & 2/3/18 Specialty Show Chairman

The Pics Are Up!

Updated: 3/12/2018

 

Hi Everyone,

 

I want to thank everyone that attended The Great Vizsla Round Up - Vizsla Fun Day in the Park. There were about 50 vizslas and their owners and everyone had a great time.

 

Thank you to all the volunteers that made this such a wonderful event. Our club is nothing without our volunteers!! Thank you to: Doreena Weigert, Gary Richards, Sheila Brown, Vicki May, Rita Mather, Deb Johnson, Deb Nipar, Jodi Rosenblatt, Marla Molvin, Sandy Gorton, Kristel Judkins, Jude Nau, Ron Risko and a special thank you to my co-chair Jenny Campanano. You are all wonderful!

 

Some Fun Day Fun Facts

Kristel and Jude dremmeled 18 dog's nails. That's 288 toes!!

We received 3 new members.

We inserted 3 microchips.

3 dogs passed their VCA Obedience.

4 dogs passed their VCA Conformation.

3  dogs passed their CGC.

A fun time was had by all.

 

Click here for the awesome photo booth photos

 

I hope everyone had a happy Valentines day today.

 

Sincerely,

Missy Gregory

RSVC Vizsla Fun Day in the Park

Updated: 01/05/2018

 

"The Great Vizsla Meet-Up" is right around the corner! This is always such a fun event to socialize your vizsla, meet other vizsla lovers and see what the club has to offer.

 

Printable Version - Print Here >>

Meet Sadie, Our Newest Rescue Update: ADOPTED!

Updated: 11/26/2017

 

We would like to introduce you to our newest rescue, Sadie. She came to us from the Maricopa Humane Society. We feel she will make an excellent family member to the right home. Do you have room in your home for Sadie?

 

• Sadie is reported to be 1 1/2 years old, but we feel that she may be a little older than that.
• She currently weighs about 49 pounds and her tail is docked very short.
• She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on all of her immunizations.
• Sadie is house broken and learned to use the doggy door very quickly. She is a very smart girl.
• She can sit on command and will come when called. :)
• She loves to go for walks but hasn't learned to heel, and pulls about 50% of the time.
• She rides really well in the car. She is also crate trained.
• Sadie loves her "babies" and loves to get love and affection.

 

** We feel it is best that Sadie go to a home with no small animals. She has high prey drive and has attacked a small dog.

 

If you are interested in Sadie, please fill out our adoption application by clicking here >>

 

Please feel free to respond to this email if you have any questions, or you can call me at (480) 215-4851.

 

A huge shout out to Doreena Weigert for going on a wild goose chase to locate and pick up Sadie. And another big shout out goes to Crystal Melby for being Sadie's foster mommy! You both are amazing and loved. Thank you!

 

Sincerely,

 

Missy Gregory

RSVC Rescue

Double / Double Hunt Test Premium & Entry Forms

Updated: 11/04/2017

 

Here is the Double / Double Hunt Test Premium & Entry Forms for November 18 & 19.

 

Please get your entries in early as I will close it when it fills up.  Checks won’t be cashed until after the hunt test, and PLEASE make them out ONLY to VSWC (Valley of the Sun Weimaraner Club) for all entries to either club.

 

We will be having a raffle again on Saturday so if you have anything that is just laying around that you want to donate just bring it with you.

 

Coffee & breakfast goodies will be served each morning, & we will be serving lunch both days for a $5.00 donation.

 

You can enter 4 times and get your Junior Hunt Title in one weekend with 4 passes!

 

Click here for the Hunt Premiums

 

Click here for the Hunt Entry Forms

 

Click Here for Directions

 

Thank You, Debbie

Fall 2017 Snake Breaking Clinic

Updated: 10/13/2017

 

As always, please RSVP so we can get a head count.

 

Date: Saturday, October 28th

Time: 7am - 10am

Where: Deer Creek animal Hospital

3025 E Rose Garden Ln

Phoenix, AZ 85050

(Open field East of facility)

Click Here for MAP >>

 

Our fees are as follows:

$40 per dog

$35 for each additional dog if multiple dogs in the household

$20 for retesting any dog(s) we have done before

 

Rick & Debbie Maher

623-936-7333 Phoenix, AZ

Email: ramaher@juno.com

Please visit our website: http://weimviz.com

Hunt Training Dates - Bird Orders Due

Updated: 10/13/2017

 

Hi Everyone,

 

We will be having 2 Hunt Training sessions in preparation for the Fall Double Double Hunt test November 18th & 19th.

 

The first hunt training will be at Pine Hill  near Mormon Lake on Saturday October 28th. Training will be Saturday only starting at 8am.  Bird order is due by Wednesday, October 25th, please call or email Sandra Gorton at 480-861-5254 or email 4sandyg@gmail.com

 

The second hunt training will be Saturday, November 11th at Robbins Butte which is west of Phoenix also Saturday only starting at 8am.  Bird order due by Wednesday, November 8th again please call or email Sandra Gorton with your bird order.

 

Both sites are primitive you need to bring water for both you and your dog as there are no facilities.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sandra.

 

Thanks,

 

Pam

Special Meeting of your Board of Directors

Updated: 10/11/2017

 

Dear RSVC Members

 

A special meeting of your board of directors was held on Saturday, October 7 at 3:30 PM.  The agenda for this meeting was to act upon the resignation of Marge Mehagian from the office of President and to fill any resulting board vacancies.

 

The board members accepted Marge’s resignation as president and filled resulting vacancies as specified in the By-laws.

 

Individuals appointed to fill the vacant officer and board positions as follow:

 

Vice President, Vicki May assumed the office of president leaving a vacancy in the office of Vice-President.

Marla Molvin accepted the office of Vice-President, leaving a vacancy in the office of secretary.

Marian Kirkpatrick accepted the office of Secretary, leaving a vacancy on the Board.

Jude Nau accepted the open board position.

 

We thank Marge for her 20+ years of guiding this club and are happy to announce she will continue on the board as an Ex-Officio Board Member.

 

Vicki May

RSVC, President

Thank You from RSVC Rescue!

Updated: 10/11/2017

 

Last Friday night, the RSVC Rescue hosted a booth at the #LovePup Family Fest at Vertuccio Farms in Mesa.

 

We were one of 32 dog rescues participating! We met so many people!

 

Thank you!! Thank you!!!! Tom and Ann Lundquist brought their rescue, sweet Vienna to the event. Once Vienna warmed up she was the star of the show! Her true calling is on a table. She was saying hello to everyone, letting everyone hug on her and pet her and showed off her obedience tricks. Vienna came to the RSVC Rescue and found her forever home with Tom, Ann and their Vizsla Ginger.  Thank you for helping and sharing Vienna Tom and Ann!

 

Thank you so much to the sweet Nancy Holmes and her super cute and well behaved Callie! She took her turn on the table too, and was of course a people magnet also! Callie did so very well. She had a couple unattended youngsters messing with her and she handled it was amazing tolerance. She also really enjoyed our booth neighbors who had some kittens.

 

Overall, this was a great event! A lot of people learned about the breed and our rescue!

 

Thanks to all!

 

Jenny Campanano

and the Rio Salado Vizsla Rescue Team

Hunt Training for June 24th & 25th - Canceled due to Stage 2 fire restrictions

Due to the Forest Service moving to a Stage 2 fire restriction, our next training will be held August 5th and 6th at the same location - Pine Hill.  We look forward to seeing everyone and having another great time with our beautiful dogs.

 

To place a bird order for training, we will need your dog's name, your name, level of training and how many birds you want.

 

Please contact us to order

 

BIRD ORDERS ARE DUE BY:  date to be announced

You Won't Want to Miss This

It's a Q&A based format where YOU send in any questions you have about dog training, or dogs in general, and I'll answer them for you LIVE on Facebook and Instagram!

 

Just comment your question on the video...

 

This past week, we talked about leash manners, anxious dogs, and e-collars. I even wrote a blog post about it that covers the basics. It's a quick "3 min read."

 

The links to the video and blog are below, but make sure to click the SUBSCRIBE BUTTON for updates on weekly shows, tips, and tricks for your pup.

 

LINK TO FACEBOOK VIDEO

 

SUBSCRIBE TO WEEKLY UPDATES OF SHOW

 

TIPS & TRICKS FOR LEASH TRAINING

 

BLOG: 3 MINUTE READ

Fall Hunt Test & Traning

We will be having a Fall Hunt Test! Please mark your calendars for August 26th & 27th for the Hunt Test to be held at Red Tanks.

 

Training dates are as follows:

• May 13th & 14th - Pine Hill
• June 3rd & 4th - Pine Hill
• June 24th & 25th - Pine Hill
• July 15th & 16th - Pine Hill
• Augut 5th & 6th - Red Tanks

 

Birds are $6.50 each! Training Coordinators will be announced very soon!

RSVC 2017 Photo Calendar Contest

The Rio Salado Vizsla Club encourages your participation in our annual calendar photo contest!  Contest winners will appear in the 2017 RSVC Calendar!

 

Voting will take place at the October 1st RSVC General Membership Meeting/Pizza Party and calendars will be available for purchase in December.  If you have any questions, please contact us

 

How To Enter:

E-mail your photograph(s) to Luis Ebratt, lesluebratt@cox.net with “RSVC Calendar Contest” in the subject line and your entry information in the email body.   Photograph(s) can also be mailed to the physical address listed below.

 

Send payment to Luis Ebratt, 5602 East Almeda Court, Cave Creek, AZ 85331.  $5.00 per photo or 3 photos for $10 by check, payable to Rio Salado Vizsla Club.  Limit entry to 12 photographs.

 

• All entries must include the following information: your name, phone number, email address, the photographer's name, the dog’s full kennel name and call name, the breeder information, and the dog's titles.
• All entries and payments must be received by September 6th.

 

Rules:

Photographs must be taken and submitted by a member of the RSVC who is the owner, breeder or photographer of the pictured Vizsla(s).

 

• Photographs cannot contain people, other breeds, or ribbons.
• Photos must be submitted with requested entry information and correct payment.
• Photographs must be horizontal. (landscape)
• Limit entry to 12 photographs per member.

 

Disclaimers:

• Rio Salado Vizsla Club and calendar committee assume no responsibility for the photographs that are submitted, lost, damaged or destroyed.
• All entry fees and calendar sales profits will go to the Rio Salado Vizsla Club treasury.
• Submitted photographs and entry fees will not be returned or refunded.
• Photographs must be submitted with entry information and correct payment to be considered.
• By submitting your photograph(s), you confirm that you own the copyrights and that, to your knowledge, the photographs do not violate any existing copyright pursuant to statute, common law, or equity.  If your photograph is selected, you may be required to sign a release.

Volunteer Opportunities

HELP WANTED

Many opportunities are available for members of the Rio Salado Vizsla Club to volunteer to help with our many events.

• Social Events: General Membership Meetings which include the December  Holiday Party, October Photo Judging party and Pizza Party, and the April Awards Banquet.
• Assisting with the Photo Contest Calendars – sales/ mailing
• Hunt Training – prior to the upcoming Hunt Tests.
• Hunt Tests – next one is in August and then another  in November
• Specialty Shows – Next one is in October
• Socialization/Obedience/Canine Good Citizen Classes
• Website Reporter
• Other – let us know where your talents lie.

 

Please contact us if you can help. We will help you learn how to do any of the jobs which might be of interest to you.