2010

January 2010

Our first show weekend of the year (Jan. 9th & 10th) turned out well for Jakra kids.  In addition, our rescue girl Zoey got a wonderful home in Minneapolis through the Twin Cities Vizsla Club rescue group, I can't thank them enough and a special Thank you to Karen Coffee and the Hartman's for getting Zoey hooked up with the best home for her!

We have new Champion Jakra's Vividly Poised N Savvy  "Moxie" went Winners Bitch & Best of Winners for her 3rd major which finished her title!!  

A huge congratulations goes to owner Jesi Foster and  handler Melissa Lembke for their collaborative efforts with Rowan, a Moxie/Colby son who picked up the Winners Dog honors earning him his 2nd major before 1 year of age.   He needs 4 singles to finish his Champion title, which won't take much with his quality. 

We were grateful that Judge Virginia Lyne picked them out of some tough competition!

Moxie

Rowan

With heavy sadness Jak and I had to say a final good bye to our beloved Lydia, on the morning of January 24th it appeared that Lydia had suffered a stroke early that morning.   Lydia was born on April 23, 1995, she was 14 years, 9 months and 1 day old.  A gentle and sweet soul, a  relentless show off in the field, and an amazing mom to two litters, and a one time National Top Producer.  Lydia you are forever in our hearts bringing smiling memories. 

This is our beloved Lydia, mother to our Greer and Gidget,

still as bright eyed at nearly 15 years old just a few weeks prior to her passing. 

February 2010

While mourning the loss of our Lydia we received communications that two of Lydia's brothers both passed away on February 2, 2010.  First I'm thrilled that this litter out of our foundation Regal and VCA Hall Of Fame Dalton carried on some of those longevity genes.  As our world ages, we are seeing more and more Vizslas, and various many canines passing away at younger and younger ages mostly due to cancers.  

February 2nd, "Ground Hog Day" will now be Raider and Rocket's day, those brothers ran out of "steam" the same day, Raider known as Jakra's Beyond The Dream went into the show ring and just didn't get that last major to finish, we were thrilled for Kasey and Travis cuz they just wanted a pet hunting dog but he had the looks, talent and temperament.  Raider and dad Travis had some fabulous hunts together.  Raider's last few years ended daily sleeping with his humane sibling Tyler.  He is missed terribly.

Rocket two was a first Vizsla for Bob, over the years Bob has sent on some awesome photos of Rocket in action.  Rocket was Ch Jakra's Beyond  Rocket's Glare JH, Bob handled Rocket for his JH we are so grateful for the wonderful home Bob provided Rocket and Stormy who turns 10 on Feb. 24th this year!  Rocket is terribly missed by Bob, but he's not so sure Stormy isn't just eating up ALL her dad's attention...