Sensational Day at the HWVA Championship!

13/06/2023 at 20:03 Leave a comment

Hosted at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern on a very hot and humid Sunday, the Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla Association Championship show and accompanying Open Show proved to be one of the very best and most memorable days in the history of Belatarr!

The Championship show is generally the largest gathering of the breed anywhere in the world, and this year was judged by Rachel Thompson, not just a breed expert, but one of the real doyennes of the HWV in the UK.

Fresh from winning his first CC just 2 weeks earlier and still only 13 months of age, Belatarr Kodiak (Kodi) scored a stunning win, taking 1st Junior Dog and then being named Best Dog, collecting his second CC in the process.

But that was just the start! His mother, our Belatarr Asia (Aja) was awarded 1st Limit Bitch and then took Best Bitch, winning her first ever CC. Mother and son then went head to head, with Kodi awarded Best in Show and Aja Reserve Best in Show and Best Opposite Sex.

Kodiak and Aja, Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show.

It is rare indeed to “do the double” by scooping both CC awards at a major Champ Show and this was all the more special given the event and the judge.

Belatarr Asia

“Lovely, feminine and balanced throughout. Pleasing head with smooth ear and dark eye.Strong neck flowing into good, well-angled shoulder and upper arm. Depth of chest and good couplings. Strong rear, used to advantage on the move, covering her ground with ease. BCC, BOS, RBIS.“
Rachel Thompson

But there was even more to come!

Following the Championship was the HWVA Open show judged by Gundog expert Mike Masters and Kodi wowed us once more by winning Best Dog again! Alongside him was his uncle, Belatarr Jupiter, who was named Reserve Best Dog and then his mother, Aja, awarded Reserve Best Bitch to complete the winning trio. Finally, Kodi completed his day by scoring Reserve Best in Show and Best Opposite Sex.

BETATARR KODIAK
“Impressive young dog, couldn’t take my eyes off him, he dominated my mind whilst judging the males and I couldn’t find anything to beat him in the later classes. He has a most appealing masculine, shapely head with lively and intelligent expression, clean, slightly arched neck. Well-constructed front assembly with good depth to brisket. Moderately well sprung in ribs that extended well back to short loin, strong quarters with good width over the rear. A rich russet harsh wire jacket completed the picture. Moved sound holding a firm shape in profile, covering the ground with ease. Best Dog & RBIS“

BELATARR ASIA

“A mature bitch who appeals greatly for breed type, balance and construction throughout. I loved her head and that lively, intelligent expression. Her front has desired lay back of shoulder, return of upper arm and depth to brisket, hindquarters to match which enabled her to drive and reach covering the ground with ease holding a level topline. She also captivated my heart and pushed the (Best Bitch) Junior all the way.“

Mike Masters

Huge congratulations to Jenny and David for their stellar success with young Kodi, now just 1 win away from being a Show Champion!