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There was a time when Field Trials were reported on in local newspapers and sporting magazines. Here’s one we came across recently in a Wisconsin newspaper from 1942.
We're pleased to announce that, for the second year running, DOGS Unlimited has received the Constant Contact “E-Mail All-Stars” award for integrity and best practices. With e-mails jamming all of our in-boxes on a daily basis, we're proud to be singled out as one worth reading!
On behalf of the National Vizsla Association, it’s officers, directors, and championship committee we would like to extend a sincere THANK YOU to DOGS UNLIMITED for your ongoing support of our organization. We just concluded our 2011 NATIONAL AMATURE CHAMPIONSHIP, NATIONAL DERBY CLASSIC AND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP at Grovespring, Missouri. Dogs Unlimited gift certificates were distributed to appropriate winners.
We value the great relationship we have with your company and look forward to an ongoing mutually beneficial partnership.
Thank you again and best personal regards.
Sincerely,
Mark N. Johnson
President National Vizsla Association
NVA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
WINNER. Ruger. Owned and Handled By Mark Spurgeon
RUNNER UP. Cruzin. Owned By Diane Vater and Handled By Chuck Cooper.
NVA NATIONAL AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
WINNER. Danny . Owned and Handled By Mark Johnson
RUNNER UP. Smokin. Owned By Julie Larue and Handled By Carrie Syczylo
NVA NATIONAL DERBY CLASSIC
WINNER. Tex. Owned and Handled By Mark Johnson
RUNNER UP. Casey. Owned By Jim Gingrich and Handled By Brian Gingrich
SECOND RUNNER UP. Belle. Owned and Handled By Mike Syczylo
Congratulations to the winners, runners-up and everyone who had a good day with their good dog!
Congratulations to Mick in Colorado Springs:
“Here is Vin. He went 4 for 4 on his JH [Junior Hunter] test this weekend and was
6 months, 2 days old when he received a qualifying score on his 4th and final leg.
“I wanted to thank everyone at DOGS Unlimited for all your help and great
products. Answering all my questions and [making sure I got my] equipment…
so I could train even when I couldn't get to the shop on time.
Thanks and hope to see you on the 31st at the FT.”
This is a story about a long time friend of all of us here at DOGS Unlimited and to many others in the Colorado Bird Dog community. This posting originally appeared on http://justweimaraners.com/. It's re-posted here with permission.
Stoli Makes History – First AKC Grand Champion!
by JustWeims on May 20, 2010
This is not only a story about a Weimaraner becoming the first AKC Grand Champion; it’s a story of one woman’s committment to the Weim as a versatile dog and her dedication to the breed.
Liz Krupinski had already been in Weimaraners for 12 years in 2006 when she found just the right sire,
Lucchese (CH Win’Weim GraytSky Cowboy Boots JH) for her girl Gavi (Ch Windchymes Spirit Dancer SH RA SDX RD V). This breeding produced Stoli, the culmination of a breeder’s dream for a versatile dog that looked good, loved to hunt and with an excellent temperament.
In September of 2007, Liz was diagnosed with leukemia. Stoli had already finished his show Championship title and his Junior Hunter title by this time, but friends stepped up and continued on with him. Husband Tim says,
“Although Stoli wasn’t at her side it was the weekly and daily updates that I know keep her going.”
And what great updates they were! It was his 2nd birthay, and the same day that Liz returned home from a bone marrow transplant when Stoli made history by earning his first Best in Show as a Senior Hunter. As Liz gained strength she handled him to an Award of Merit at the Eukanuba show, and then a Best in Specialty Show. Tad Walden handled him to his Master Hunter title a week later, passing 6 for 6. All before age three and another notch in the history books! Liz was working towards obedience and agility with Stoli when leukemia struck again, this time with no happy ending. Liz passed away on March 16, 2010.
Tim continues the story, “Now with the one show Liz didn’t make, Tad and I promised Liz we would take Stoli to Westminster. We would keep him in the show circuit for one more year just to keep him out there for the slim chance at Westminster. Little did we know on his 4th birthday he would once again make history becoming the first AKC Grand Champion. I know Liz was smiling over him from above.”
Now if you are a Weim lover, I am sure you believe like I do, that the bond between Weim and owner is one that can’t be explained; it’s true and deep. Doesn’t this story exemplify it so perfectly? Such a bittersweet tale,
and just as Stoli watched over Liz, I know Liz is watching over Stoli now.
We salute you, BIS BISS GCH Monterra’s Best Bet MH, and share in the pride that a Weimaraner is the first AKC Grand Champion! We also salute the dedication of breeders like Liz Krupinski; it wouldn’t have happened without her.
Tim & Stoli hunting in South Dakota
Garmin has just announced the new DC 40 transmitter for the Astro® dog tracking system.
The DC 40 combines a high-sensitivity GPS receiver and a VHF antenna, all in one small transmitter.
A bright, orange polyurethane collar makes for great visibility, extreme durability and easy maintenance so you can focus on the hunt.
The redesigned charging contacts are flush with the unit, so they don’t get clogged with dirt and mud.
A new flashing LED-charging indicator lets you know when the battery is charged and ready to go.
You can mount an e-collar receiver next to the DC 40, eliminating the need for two collars on the dog.
A Collar Lock option uses a four-digit PIN number that helps prevent others with Astro receivers from tracking your dog’s whereabouts.
Get into the hunt with the DC 40!
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Expected ship date August 2010
You may als be interested in the DOGS Unlimited Garmin Holster. Click on the image for more info! 
A cool new way to tote your game. As an added plus, it will tote your pheasant or mallard Dokken training dummies too!
From new friend, Casey, in California: her golden retrievers, Annie & Jack
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