Posts tagged ‘Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla’
Puppies at 2 weeks old.
14 Days old today, the puppies have had another busy week of snoozing and eating.
Eyes and ears have now just about all opened but it will be another week or so before they can see anything clearly, so all is currently a big blur for them and they still rely almost entirely on their sense of smell to navigate their world….all of that is about to change, though!
Time now to properly introduce the gang, with their first official head-shots:
Puppies arrive!
We’re absolutely thrilled to be able to announce the safe arrival of Belatarr’s 7th generation – 5 girls and 1 boy – born to our beautiful girl Aja.
The births were very easy and all 6 pups are feeding, squeaking and wriggling well, gaining 15% weight across the board on their very first day, and all are very even in size and weight, with Aja a completely devoted and attentive mother to them, as ever.
As usual, we will be adding weekly updates to show the progress and development of each of the puppies, with much snuggling and snoozing to come!
Puppies on the way!
We’re thrilled and very excited to announce the imminent arrival of Belatarr’s 7th generation, with Aja – Belatarr Aja – confirmed in pup to Benő – Áldozóvölgyi-Drótos Nyertes at Starshot (IMP HUN):
With the litter due to arrive in mid-Sept, Aja is now looking pretty heavy, but she’s certainly not letting that slow her down:
Watch this space!
Championship Show Roundup.
The busy round of Summer Championship shows has seen more amazing success for Jenny & David’s Belatarr Boys.
The Three Counties Championship was judged by Becky Johnson and saw a memorable 1-2 with Kodi (Sh Ch Belatarr Kodiak) winning his 4th CC of the year (his 7th in total):
“Excellent overall balance. Head of good dimensions with good breadth of skull and moderate stop. Well-muscled neck leading seamlessly into well-laid shoulders. Chest of good depth with elbows well placed. Level topline. Ribs carried well back. Well-muscled hindquarters with stifles moderately angulated. Coat of excellent texture. Ground covering movement with good drive from the rear. CC”
just ahead of Luka (Belatarr Jupiter) who was awarded the Reserve CC:
“I like this dog very much indeed and he was so close up for top honours today. Well balanced all through. Scores in his head and forehand construction. Deep in chest and long in ribcage. Strong, well-muscled hindquarters with moderately bent stifles. Excellent coat texture. Moved out really well covering the ground on a good length of stride. I just wish he was half a size smaller which was the deciding factor. RCC”
Becky Johnson
Just 7 days later Kodi picked up his 8th CC at the Border Union Championship under breed expect Terry Pearson:
“What a stallion of a dog this is, everything about him shouts HWV male from his size, coat and conformation. He has the most masculine of heads, broad over skull, correct skull to muzzle ratio, broad nose, the most kind expression. Arched muscular neck, enough layback of shoulder. Body well proportioned, topline level. Chest deep, hindquarters muscular with decent bend of stifle. Tight oval feet. Has the most glorious double coat, just enough facial furnishing to complete the picture. His movement is without doubt, ground covering. “
Terry Pearson
His 9th CC was not long in following, being awarded by Pam Blay at the Paignton Championship on 3rd August:
“No wonder he appealed, I have admired this affix for years & always done it well! He is a nice type who moved well to cover the ground with ease yet determination on well-boned legs & feet, he is balanced & quality with enough coat which has the correct texture & well presented, good strong topline with a well set & carried tail, well-muscled hindquarters, he is masculine with a good head & expression with a correct skull & ear set, lovely neck & shoulders, showed to advantage to take the CC.”
Pam Blay
…and Luka then scored another Reserve CC on 17th August under Pat Butler-Holley.
Kodi sets breed record!
Young Belatarr Kodiak continues to amaze and thrill us with his wins, and the Hungarian Wirehared Vizsla Association Championship took things to an even higher plane this year.
The 2023 Championship show was one of the greatest highlights of our entire show career, with Kodi winning Best of Breed and his mother, our Belatarr Asia, awarded Reserve Best of Breed.
Kodi, therefore, came to this year’s show both as the reigning Champion and the current winner of the HWV Club Championship too, but he surpassed all of our hopes to collect his 6th CC and then go on to be awarded Best in Show AGAIN!
The only HWV ever to be twice awarded Best in Show at the HWVA Champ show was Kodi’s own Great-Aunt, Show Champion Belatarr Mahalia Jackson ShCM, but no dog has ever previously retained their title with back-to-back Best in Show wins in this way.
Our great thanks go to breed specialist judge Karen Richardson who allowed Kodi to make breed history, and our tremendous congratulations and gratitude to David & Jenny for taking Kodi to such great heights.
“Such an eyecatching young man with an impressive outline. He has such a balanced, proportionate & strong body. Good depth throughout with well sprung ribs, level back, firm loin, moderate rear angulation with good width of thigh. A masculine head with an intelligent eye & a great beard. Quite the showman on the move, he powered around the ring with reach & rear propulsion from his clearly visible muscular hindquarters. Dog CC & BEST IN SHOW.”
Karen Richardson
Big Win at Manchester for Kodiak.
After becoming a Show Champion at the final show on 2023, Belatarr Kodiak started off the new year in tremendous style at the first Champ show of 2024, the Manchester Championship.
Under breed specialist Chris Guest he again won Best dog, collecting his 4th CC in the process, and then went on to take Best of Breed – his first Championship BOB – earning him the privilege of representing the breed in the main Gundog ring for the first time, and all at the tender age of 22 months!
“1st CC and BOB: Belatarr Kodiak…..the standard calls for everything in moderation and this is what you got with this chap. Compact and workmanlike, yet still masculine in outlook.
Harsh, tight coat of russet. Nicely proportioned head, with expressive eyes of good colour. Clean through neck and throat, to well boned and straight forelimbs. Decent forechest, good heart and lung room. Firm topline, strong loin flowed into good quarters. Moved soundly coming and going and in profile, on good feet, to nitpick, would have liked a bit more oomph, but as always extremely well handled by his owner.”
Christine Guest
It’s tremendously exciting to watch Kodi’s progress in the show ring and we are certain that another great year lies ahead of him, Jenny & David in ’24.
Chaucer becomes a Champion!
A huge and very exciting day for Belatarr at the Richmond Championship show, under breed specialist judge Chris Schofield. At the age of 4, Belatarr America (Chaucer) was awarded Best Dog and his third Challenge Certificate, making him a new Show Champion (subject to Kennel Club confirmation).
“Loved this boy for his superb movement, typical & masculine head and a lovely expressive eye. Strong neck leading into well placed shoulders, deep chest with a good spring of ribs, strong loin & excellent rear angulation. Free striding sound mover. Handled well and his wiry coat was presented in tiptop condition. DCC”
Christine Schofield
Massive congratulations to Irene for her fantastic achievement with Chaucer. He was a lockdown puppy, and so missed out on almost 2 years of shows, making this achievement all the most special. We couldn’t be more proud!
Chaucer wins at Windsor.
Continuing our successful Summer show round, Belatarr America (Chaucer) collected another lovely win at the Windsor Championship show. Breed specialist judge Ilex Whiting awarded him Best Dog and his second Challenge Certificate, just 3 days short of his fourth birthday.
“Alone (in his class) but deserving winner. Solid dog of correct construction, slightly longer than high and has matured into a good looking male with a harsh wire coat. Tight elbows, strong bone, standing on good feet. Sufficient depth of brisket and forchest, ribbing carried well back to short loin. Moved out well keeping a good topline and tail carriage. Pleased to award him CC.”
Ilex Whiting
Big congratulations to Irene and the ever-happy Chaucer on their weekend win and for joining the 2-CC club!
Kodiak wins his first CC!
A fantastic day at the Bath Championship show, where breed specialist judge Peter Harper awarded Belatarr Kodiak (Kodi) 1st Junior dog and then Best Dog, collecting his first Challenge Certificate at the tender age of just 13 months!
To add to the day’s sucesses, Kodi’s uncle, Belatarr Jupiter (Luka), was then awarded the Reserve Dog CC!
DCC Belatarr Kodiak (Spillane) A harsh tight coat of good colour. Masculine head of clean outline onto a strong neck of moderate length and broad but well laid shoulders. Strong bone and well bodied throughout. Strong feet and straight front. A good width of body from withers to hindquarters. Moved with power and balance. A striking young dog.
RDCC Belatarr Jupiter (Spillane) A deep harsh coat. Well defined mature head. Strong neck of good length onto good shoulders. Deep chest. Straight front. Well ribbed. Strong hindquarters. Moved with balanced measured gait.
Peter Harper
Huge congratulations to Jenny and David for achieving a double with their Belatarr Boys – certainly a day to remember.
Kodiak wins at his Debut Show.
Young Belatarr Kodiak made his show debut at the age of 6 months and 1 week at the Midland Counties Championship and scored a very exciting win under breed specialist judge Keeley Newman-Jones, taking 1st Minor Puppy Dog, Best Puppy Dog and then Best Puppy, beating 11 other HWV puppies (all of whom were older and more experienced than him!) in the process.
“What a start to the day, a super class of pups. 1st Spillane’s Belatarr Kodiak 6mth, first time out and enjoying himself. So much to like about this dog, from head to toe I wrote in my notes. Presented a lovely outline, already his head was masculine with moderate breadth of skull. A lovely expression, eye and ear set. He was the best on the move and this is due to his wonderful front and rear angulation. A good length of upper arm and well-laid shoulders. This was balanced with moderate rear angulation. I liked his body proportions, especially short couplings and length of loin. Super feet. His coat is correct and will only improve over time. Everything needs to mature and his movement become tighter but he was exactly as expected a 6-month-old should be and I hope has a good future ahead of him. BPD and BPIB”
Keeley Newman-Jones
His mother, our own Belatarr Asia, was also awarded 1st Limit Bitch and, by doing so, earned her Kennel Club Stud Book Number, the 10th Belatarr to achieve this accolade, so a memorable day all around!
“A beautiful feminine bitch with many qualities. Lovely front and rear angulation, liked her stifle and second thigh. I would prefer her to have a little more depth to her chest. Well muscled in the neck and good spring to her ribs. Presented in wonderful coat and condition. Held her topline on the move and presented a balanced picture of front reach and drive. Considered for the RCC.” Keeley Newman-Jones
Big congratulations to Jenny & David – we’re very much looking forward to eagerly following young Kodi’s ongoing adventures in the show ring.
Belatarr Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla. 