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Listik x Dinah Puppies Are Here
BISS Am Ch Jubilee Katushka Ebel "Dinah"
Dinah's puppies sired by our "Listik" Am
Can Ch Zabava Mars, JC are here!!! We are so excited about this
litter!!! Dinah was the #1 Borzoi in the United States, is a
multiple group winner and has had an amazing show career. She
is a lovely girl all around, with an amazing personality. Both
parents are specialty award winners and heart, eye, thyroid, and DM
clear! See more about this wonderful litter on the
Puppy Page!
Busya is Zabava's First Grand Champion!!!
MSBOS Am GCh Zabava
Black Sea, JC "Busya"
Busya achieved her Grand Championship, shown very sparingly,
mostly at specialties and hound shows. We have not made a goal
of attaining Grand Championships before, so this was fun, especially
since Busya is Irina's favorite show doggie, and they work great as
a team. We are so proud of our Boo!!!
Toby
is BOB and SD at Whidbey Island KC
BHS Am Ch Zabava Tabasco,
JC "Toby"
Toby was BOB at the Saturday Whidbey Island KC Show and then
made a cut of 6 in the group. He was SD on Sunday, bringing
his Grand Championship points total to 20 (all wins were majors).
Toby is such a fun dog to show!
Lipstick
gets her second major!
Ostrov Zabava Cover
Girl "Lipstick" (major pointed)
Lipstick received her second major by going WB/BOW/BOS over
two very nice specials. She is now at 11 points, both majors.
We are so thrilled for her co-breeder/owner Patricia Wiseman of
Ostrov Borzoi.
Himself
is major pointed
Ostrov Zabava Casanova
"Himself" (major pointed)
After sitting out for a year and maturing, we now feel that
Himself is now ready for the show ring! He proved it by
receiving a major! We are thrilled for his primary breeder and
owner Patricia Wiseman (Ostrov Borzoi).
BeBe finishes her Finnish Championship!!!
Fin Ch Zabava Ostrov
Catalina "BeBe"
BeBe finished in Finland in only four shows. We are so
happy for her owners Seija and Jari Piippo, who take wonderful care
of this special girl, have trained her and handle her beautifully.
Sweet Dreams, Phillip, we love you
Am Ch Zabava Milky Way,
JC CGC "Phillip"
Phillip was such a special boy in so many ways. He was
Ed's and Linda's boy and they had so much fun together.
Phillip is missed at Djinseeker Borzoi and he is missed and fondly
remembered by us. The white puppy from our M Litter.. He was
an angel then, and he is one now...Run free Phillip...
Sparky is WB for a major at the TSE in Pleasanton
Ostrov Zabava Confetti
"Sparky" (major pointed)
Sparky is only two singles away from her championship.
She was WB two days in a row at the PSBC specialty and TSE shows,
and in Pleasanton, she was WB for 4 points under breeder judge Robin
Casey and RWB on another day. We are thrilled for Sparky and
her primary breeder/owner Patricia Wiseman of Ostrov Borzoi.
Camano finishes in Pleasanton!!!
Am Ch Islehaven
Camano "Camano"
Merkusha's beautiful son Camano
finished at the BCNC specialty and TSE show by getting two
back-to-back 4 point major WD/BOW wins under breeder judges Jay
Cunningham and Robin Casey. Camano was BOS the next day under
breeder-judge Karen Dumke. Wa are thrilled with this boy, and
are so happy for his breeder Phyllis Potter (Islehaven Borzoi), who
put all points on him from the Bred-By Class! Speaking of
which, Camano was Best Bred By at the All-Hound Club of Bellingham
Show in September!!!
Boo adds two more GCH majors in Pleasanton
MSBOS Am Ch Zabava Black Sea, JC
Busya aka Boo added two more Grand Championship majors in
Pleasanton. We have not specifically campaigned any of our
Borzoi for Grand Championship, but having done well at many
specialty weekends, Boo is now only two points away from her Grand
Championship. We are ever SO thankful to our great friend
Patricia Wiseman for taking Boo to Pleasanton this year!!!
Unfortunately, we did not make it with our other specials but were
thrilled to hear about all the success of the Zabava dogs and
relations at the Northern California shows this year.
Bizet is Best Veteran at the BCNC Specialty
Am Ch Zabava Flamenco
"Bizet"
Bizet attended the BCNC specialty in Pleasanton and was Best
Veteran dog under judge Jay Cunningham. We are so thrilled for
his owners Eric and Marilyn Laudenslager!
Totoshka is back in the ring - first point
Zabava Tutti Frutti
"Totoshka" (pointed)
Totoshka, who her dam's clone is back in the ring, and we are
thrilled to report that she is now pointed. We are so happy
for her owner Marilyn and hope that Totoshka continues to do well!
Boo
earns her JC and QC
MSBOS Am Ch Zabava
Black Sea, JC "Busya"
Busya went lure coursing and was VERY eager to get the plastic
bunny! She had fun and earned her JC and QC'd for trials in
the process.
BeBe is CAC again!!!
Zabava Ostrov Catalina
"BeBe"
BeBe was CAC again, her second time out in Finland at a show
in Tampere. BeBe and Seija make a great team and we are very
proud of them!
Toby is Best in the Hound Show!!!
Am Ch Zabava Tabasco, JC "Toby"
Toby was Group 1 at the Hound Group show!!! We are SO proud!
The group judge was Mr. Harold Pybus - thank you!!!
Ingrid
is SBOS
Am Can Ch Zabava
Ostrov Casablanca "Ingrid"
Ingrid was SBOS at the PSBC specialty under breeder judge Jon
Steele, first time out as a special. She followed her
specialty win with another BOS at the TSE show under Betty Anne
Stenmark.
Toby is SD and AOM at PSBC specialties
Am Ch Zabava Tabasco, JC
"Toby"
Toby went to two back-to-back PSBC specialties and came out
with a SD for a grand-championship major under breeder judge Helen
Brettel and an AOM under breeder-judge Jon Steele. Thank you!
Sparky is WB at the specialty and TSE
Ostrov Zabava Confetti
"Sparky"
Sparky was WB at the PSBC(2) under breeder-judge Jon Steele
and WB at the TSE show under Betty-Anne Stenmark for two
back-to-back majors.
Tiramiska is SB at the TSE
Ch Zabava Tiramisu
"Tiramiska"
Tiramiska went to just one day of shows during the specialty
weekend and was SB for a grand championship major at the TSE in
Sammamish under judge Betty-Anne Stenmark.
Cognac is CAC, BOB, and Group 3 in Strasbourg
Ostrov Zabava Cognac
"Cognac"
Cognac was CAC, BOB, and Group 3 in Strasbourg, France.
Ingrid
earns her American title in style!!!
Am Can Ch Zabava
Ostrov Casablanca "Ingrid"
Ingrid was WB/BOW/BOS over seven specials bitches two days in
a row at Lompoc for two five point majors to finish. The
judges were Joe Gregory and Paula Nykiel. We are so very
excited about this girl!
Toby is Select Dog in Lompoc
Ch Zabava Tabasco, JC "Toby"
Toby went to Lompoc as our special. He was very
competitive and received a Select Dog award the last day in Lompoc.
This is a fun dog to show!
Calli is RWB to a major in Lompoc
Zabava Ostrov Calypso
"Calli"
Calli was shown by Irina to 1st in Open and RWB at the Lompoc
Kennel Club show. Calli lost the WB award to her sister
Ingrid.
BeBe wins CAC in Helsinki
Zabava Ostrov Catalina
"BeBe"
BeBe moved to Finland back in June. In July, she
attended her first show in Helsinki, where she won the Open Class,
received the CAC and was BB4. We are thrilled for the Piippo
family and so proud of BeBe.
Ingrid
earns her Canadian title!
Can Ch Zabava Ostrov
Casablanca "Ingrid"
Ingrid was WB/BOW/BOB at the Western Gasehound Club Show to
finish her Canadian title undefeated in just two trips north of the
border! Ingrid is our sweet and beautiful young star.
Lipstick
wins a major!
Ostrov Zabava Covergirl
(major pointed) "Lipstick"
Lipstick won a major by going BOS over a special at Bell
Vernon Kennel Club under breeder judge Robin Riel. Lipstick is
co-bred with, handled and owned by Patricia Wiseman. Go Trish
and Lipstick, you make a beautiful team!
We miss you so much Tessa Bear
Ostrov Zabava Contessa at Islehaven (pointed)
"Tessa"
Tessa escaped from her yard with a couple of her Borzoi
friends and was hit by a car on Lopez Island. We are so sorry
about the loss of this wonderful, beautiful, sweet, and kind girl.
She was her owner's Phyllis' buddy, a gorgeous girl, and we
still can't believe we'll never see her smile again. She was
such a good girl.
Dandy
is a New Champion!!!
Ch Zabava Fandango
"Dandy"
Dandy, who is Kristina's favorite, finished his championship
title at the Idaho circuit. Dandy has hunted for his last
major for a long time, so it was a thrill to finally get that win.
Thank you all of our fellow exhibitors for support and
congratulations!
Faberge is major pointed
Zabava Faberge (mjr.
pointed) "Agata"
The exquisite Agata aka "Schmoo" went to Idaho with her
brother Dandy and came back with a major. This girl has only
been to two circuits and two other shows as an adult, and has 10
points, one major, and several BOB wins.
Sparky is Bred-By-Exhibitor Group 4
Ostrov Zabava Confetti
"Sparky"
Sparky went to Cascade Hound Show in Oregon with Patricia
Wiseman (Ostrov Borzoi) and received a Hound Bred-By Group 4.
We are so thrilled for Tricia and Sparky. This is a very nice
Borzoi girl, it's hard to fault her on anything!
BeBe
makes the move to Finland
Zabava Ostrov Catalina
"BeBe"
BeBe has made the long trip to Kokkola, Finland to join
Yegorov Borzoi. We hope
she does well for her new wonderful family.
Malysh
is a New Champion!!!
Am Ch Zabava Atlantis
"Malysh"
Malysh finished with a WD/BOW award at the Hound Classic in
Southern California. This multiple BOB winner from the classes
is a rising star and we are so excited about his future.
Malysh started his career with a major from the 6-9 class. He
was also Best Puppy Dog in Sweeps at the BCOC specialty in Lompoc.
Malysh was beautifully shown to most of his wins by his co-owner
Cynthia Jabour. Malyshkin is loved and impeccably conditioned by his
owner Stephanie Hedric in West Hollywood, California. Malysh
is by MBISS Ch Po Dusham Royalist "Tory" x SBOS Ch Zabava Mimosa, JC
"Tochka" (scroll down to read about Tochka's accomplishments at the
National!)
Merkusha's son Camano is Best in Futurity!
Islehaven Camano
(MBISS Ch Zabava Mercury, JC x BISS Ch
Coburn's Seabreeze at Islehaven)
Camano, bred and owned by our friends Phyllis Potter (Islehaven)
and Patricia Wiseman (Ostrov) went to his second BCOA National and
did even better than last time! This wonderful youngster was
Best in Futurity under judge Robin Casey (Timeless Borzoi).
Camano also was second in his Sweeps class and Regular class.
What a wonderful boy! He was also the recipient of the BCOA Asa Mays award,
since he won the Futurity and both his parents have all health
clearances and CHIC numbers. Read more about him here on the
Islehaven Litter Page.
Tochka wins her Veteran Class at the National
SBOS Am Ch Zabava Mimosa,
JC
Tochka won her super competitive Veteran's 8-9 year Sweeps
Class under judge Laurie Scott, on to win an even more tough 7-10
Veteran Class under Amy Sorbie. Tochka is simply breathtaking,
we think :-)
Ingrid
wins her Futurity Class at the BCOA National
Zabava Ostrov Casablanca "Ingrid"
Ingrid made a ton of fans at the National with her exquisite
looks and wonderful personality. She also won her Futurity
Class and made a cut in Bred By. This gorgeous girl is sound,
has beautiful sidegait, substance, elegance, small high-set ears,
long straight tail, dark eyes, hare feet, Roman finish to the nose,
veining on the head, full dentition and scissors bite. She is
our star!
Tiramisu
makes a cut at the National
Am Ch
Zabava Tiramisu "Tiramiska"
The mischievous Tiramiska enjoyed her spotlight time as our
special at the National. Our gorgeous Merkusha daughter is the
sweetest, most exquisite, and funniest Borzoi we know.
Group 1 - Breeder Stakes at Eukanuba in
Portland
We were thrilled to have won Group 1 at the Eukanuba Breeder
Stakes in Portland, Oregon under judge Sandi Frei of Stormhill
Afghans. What an incredible honor! Thank you! Our
team included Ch Zabava Tiramisu, Ostrov Zabava Cover Girl, and
Ostrov Zabava Contessa at Islehaven.
The Queen is gone...
Am Can Ch Zabava
Winter Berry, JC ROMX-C "Tutta"
(September 20, 1998--February 2, 2011)
Tutta was Zabava and Zabava is Tutta. She was gorgeous,
demanding, and smart. She was an amazing producer that left a
grand legacy at Zabava. She was a one-person dog, and Irina
was her person. It feels unreal that Tutta is gone. We
have lost our Queen...
Lipstick gets her first points!
Ostrov Zabava Cover Girl
"Lipstick"
Lipstick was WB three days at the Rose City Classic in Portland,
Oregon. She is a very pretty girl that shows well and has fun
doing it. What a cutie! Lipstick was Patricia Wiseman's
(Ostrov Borzoi) pick from the C Litter.
Sleep well, our beautiful angel
MBISS Am Can Ch Zabava
Mercury, JC
We tragically lost our beautiful, smart, funny, and amazing
Merkusha...Our lovely, elegant,
dashing, grinning, bouncing Merkusha... How we miss you.
Puppies at Aashtoria Borzoi!!!
Ch Svora's Secret Rendezvous
Robin Riel's beautiful Secret had 8 puppies (4D/4B) on
November 26, sired by
our Merkusha. We are so thrilled
with this blend of bloodlines combining many greats from the past
and including many fabulous dogs in common, thus beautifully tying
the pedigree together. Please visit the
Aashtoria Winter Litter Page
for more information and pedigree.
Ingrid
Best in Sweeps, Best Bred By and RWB in Pleasanton
Zabava Ostrov
Casablanca "Ingrid"
Ingrid was Best in Puppy Sweeps under breeder judge Cindi
Gredys (Jubilee Hounds) at the 2010 Fall BCNC Specialty in
Pleasanton, CA. In regular classes, Ingrid was Best Bred By,
and RWB under breeder judge Helen Bretell (Lost Creek).
Captain
is SEL and AOM in Plesanton
Am Ch Zabava Bering
Strait "Captain"
Captain went to the Pleasanton shows and came back with two
Select Dog awards and an AOM, in the ribbons all days shown except
for the specialty day.
Dandy's wins in Pleasanton
Zabava Fandango
Our beautiful and sweet Dandy was WD for two points at the TSE
and 1st in Bred-By at the Specialty. Dandy just needs a major
to finish... He was SO close!
Malysh
goes BOB over three specials
Zabava Atlantis (major
pointed) "Malysh"
Malysh is living the good life in Southern California, spoiled
by owner Stephanie Hedrick and beautifully shown by co-owner Cynthia
Jabour. Last weekend, Malysh went BOB over three specials,
what a thrill for the Malysh team it was! Malysh just
needs a major to finish. He is a multiple BOB winner from the
classes, a sweepstakes winner, and major pointed. This
exciting dog has the movement, the looks, the attitude, and the
pedigree of royalty!
Tessa is TSE Best in Sweeps and pointed from the 12-18 Class
Ostrov Zabava Contessa
at Islehaven (pointed) "Tessa"
Tessa was Best in Sweeps at two TSE shows and also is now
pointed from the 12-18 class shown by owner Phyllis Potter.
Tessa is beautiful mover, a solid girl, and a sweetie that loves attention.
Ingrid is WB at the PSBC specialty and BOS in Sweeps!
Zabava Ostrov
Casablanca (major pointed) "Ingrid"
Our beautiful blond Ingrid was awarded WB at the PSBC (1)
under judge Elaine Young and RWB at the PSBC (2) under Steven Kass.
She was also WB at the TSE the next day. Wow, what a weekend!
Ingrid was also 3rd in her 12-18 class at the National and 2nd in
her Futurity Class. She went to Canada as a baby and has 8 CKC
points from one weekend of shows.
Busya is SBOS at two consecutive PSBC shows
MSBOS Am Ch Zabava
Black Sea "Busya"
Busya debut as a special was a complete success! She was
awarded two SBOS by judges Elaine Young and Steven Kass. Also,
she was SB at the TSE in Sammamish for her third grand championship
major. What a girl!
Tiramiska is AOM the only time out as a special
Am Ch Zabava Tiramisu
"Tiramiska"
Tiramiska attended the PSBC (1) specialty and received an AOM
from judge Elaine Young and many compliments from fellow exhibitors
and the judge. This was her first time out as a special, and
she loved it!!! Tiramiska is our sweet and beautiful girl that
we are very proud of!
Lipstick is Best Opposite in Sweeps
Ostrov Zabava Cover
Girl "Lipstick"
Lipstick went Best Opposite in Sweeps at the PSBC (1)
under Lynda Shafer (Radost Borzoi). Lipstick won her 12-18
class at the two Lompoc Kennel Club shows, handled by
owner/co-breeder Patricia Wiseman.
Captain
receives two specialty AOM
Am Ch Zabava Bering
Strait "Captain"
Captain gains two AOMs at the consecutive PSBC specialties
from Elaine Young and Steven Kass. Captains daughter goes WB
and RWB at the same show, another goes Best Opposite in Puppy Sweeps
and wins the Bred By Class. In fact, three of the bitches in
the WB line-up at PSBC (1) were Captain daughters. Captain
also was Select dog in Lompoc this year for a five-point Grand
Championship major. We co-own
Captain with Patricia Wiseman.
Tutta
is ROMX-C!!! Also, AOM/Best in Veteran Sweeps at PSBC
Am Can Ch Zabava
Winter Berry, JC ROMX-C "Tutta"
Our Tutta is now qualified for her ROMX-C, as 10 of her total
of 13 puppies from two litters finished. Also, Tutta went to
the PSBC specialties and was shown to an AOM under Elaine Young and
Best in Veteran Sweeps under Virginia Graff.
Camano
is Best Puppy again!
Islehaven Camano
Merkusha's son Camano was awarded
Best Puppy in Sweeps at the PSBC (2) under breeder judge Virginia
Graff. He was also Best Puppy in Regular Classes under breeder
judge Steven Kass. At the TSE, Camano was RWD to a major!
Also, he went to Lompoc, CA with breeder Phyllis Potter. Shown
by co-breeder Patricia Wiseman, Camano was Best Puppy in Specialty
under Patti Neale and won his 9-12 class twice during the
specialty weekend there. We are
proud of this guy!
Masha is a new Champion!!!
Am Ch Zabava Tivoli
"Masha"
Masha finished her championship at the Enumclaw, WA show.
She just needed one point and our friend Patricia Wiseman (Ostrov
Borzoi) was very kind to take Masha to the show and put the last
point on her. Thank you!!! Masha qualified her dam Tutta for
the coveted ROMX-C award, so rare for brood bitches.
Roosik is Gone
Am Can Ch Zabava
Winter Palace, CGC-- 09/20/1998--08/05/2010
Our gorgeous, smart, funny, demanding, amazing Roosik has left
us. What a loss, a whole era is gone. So many years, so
many stories, so many tears...
Sparky wins her American Bred Class at the Lompoc KC
Ostrov Zabava Confetti
"Sparky"
Sparky won her American Bred Class at the two Lompoc Kennel
Club shows, handled by her co-owner/breeder Patricia Wiseman.
This is a very special girl!
Bizet
is a champion!!!
Ch Zabava Flamenco
Bizet finished with a four-point major and gathered two majors
towards his Grand Championship. We are thrilled for him and
his owners Marilyn and Eric!
Sparky is pointed first time out!
Ostrov Zabava Confetti
Sparky went to Yakima to make her show debut and got a WB/BOS
for a point first time in the ring. We are so happy for this
girl and Tricia, her primary owner/breeder.
Camano's
great success at the National!
Islehaven Camano
Merkusha's son "Camano", bred by Phyllis Potter (Islehaven
Borzoi) came with us on a trip to the BCOA National in Kentucky.
He was undefeated in his 6-9 puppy class in all three events
(Futurity, Sweepstakes, and Regular Classes). He came away
with a Best Junior Dog in Futurity on to Best Opposite in Futurity
title under judge Susan Caulkins. To top everything off, this
little guy was awarded Best Puppy in Specialty! Thank you to
the judges, fellow exhibitors, breeders, and spectators for all the
wonderful comments on our golden boy!
Merkusha
goes Best Opposite in Veteran Sweeps
MBISS Am Can Ch Zabava
Mercury, JC
Merkusha went to the National and came away with a Best
Opposite Sex in Veteran Sweepstakes under judge Cricket Murray.
The ring was full of beautiful veterans, and we were thrilled that
Merkusha did so well! Thank you everyone for your support, we
received so many compliments on our very special boy!
Ingrid
places at the National
Zabava Ostrov
Casablanca
Ingrid had a great showing at the National as well. She
was 2nd in her 12-15 months Futurity Class and 3rd in her 12-18
Regular Class. She showed really well and did fabulously at
her first U.S. show. We were thrilled to get so many
compliments on our upcoming star!
Pookie
makes the final cut in the huge Open Class
Zabava Tundra of Tbilisi
Merkusha's daughter "Pookie" went to her first specialty and
made the final cut in a very competitive Open Bitch Class,
owner-handled by Stephanie Gibson (Tbilisi Borzoi). Pookie is a gorgeous bitch with all the right details. We love
her! Her puppies are pretty special, too!
Merkusha
makes an appearance as Stud Dog at the National
MBISS Am Can Ch Zabava
Mercury, JC
Merkusha made an appearance with two of his kids at the BCOA
National. Merkusha's two kids from very different litters did
very well indeed. Zabava Tundra of
Tbilisi out of SBOS Am Can Ch Zabava Winter Berry, JC (with
owner-handler Stephanie Gibson) made the final cut in the Open Bitch
Class. Islehaven Camano (out
of BISS Am Ch Coburn's Seabreeze at Islehaven) was Best Puppy in
Specialty.
Ingrid's
debut--Canadian success!
Zabava Ostrov
Casablanca "Ingrid" (CKC pointed)
Ingrid has made a trip up north to make her dog show debut,
and came back with 8 points! She was undefeated in the classes
for four days at the Rennaissance shows in Chilliwack, BC, receiving
WB/BOS awards the first three days and WB/BOB over top competition
on her last day! What a good puppy!
Masha
receives her second major
Zabava Tivoli (major
pointed) "Masha"
Masha is awarded her second major at the 2010 Seatlle Kennel
Club show under judge June Penta. Masha has been winning pretty
consistently at local shows this year, and now just needs ONE point
to finish. Of course, she blew her coat, so she won't be back
in the ring until it comes in!
Bebe
makes her debut
Zabava Ostrov Catalina
"Bebe"
Bebe went to the Centralia, WA shows to make her debut and
received a RWB award under judge Debbie Peterson. Thank you to
Eugene Hill for helping with Bebe in the Winners class, we know it
was not an easy job! :-)
Calli
wins Best of Breed over a special from the puppy class!
Zabava Ostrov Calypso
(pointed) "Calli"
Calli was handled by her new owner Gordon Walter (Kuhinor
Borzoi in Bakersfield, CA) to a Best of Breed win over a special
from the puppy class. Calli is a gorgeous and sweet girl and
we are so excited for her owners! Good job Gordon and Carol!
Pookie goes Reserve Best in Show at the International
Show!
RBIS Int Ch Zabava Tundra
of Tbilisi (pointed) "Pookie"
Pookie was awarded three Group ones and a Reserve Best in Show at the International Shows in
Atlanta, Georgia. She attained her International title, too.
This is only four months after her beautiful and colorful litter of
six was whelped (this is why her coat is so short!) We are thrilled for Jim, Joyce, and
Stephanie!!!
Cognac is JCAC in Switzerland
Ostrov Zabava Cognac
"Cognac"
Cognac went to Switzerland and came back with an "excellent"
mark and a Junior CAC. Way to go Franck and Cognac!
Tiramiska
is a New Champion!!!
Ch
Zabava Tiramisu
Tiramiska finished her championship at the BCNC Specialty
weekend in Pleasanton, CA. She was 3rd in Open at the BCNC
Specialty, 2nd in Open the next day, and WB for her third major on
the third day. Tiramiska is a gorgeous girl and so sweet!
Masha
is RWB at the BCNC Specialty
Zabava
Tivoli (major pointed)
Masha was 1st in Bred By and RWB at the BCNC Specialty under
judge Carol Spritzer. Masha has a fabulous sidegait and great
structure.
Mira is Best Opposite in Veteran Sweeps and AOM at
the BCNC
Ch Zabava
Mira
Mira went to the BCNC Specialty and was Best Opposite in
Veteran Sweeps, as well as Best Brood Bitch (pictured with her son
Ch Zabava Bering Strait and daughter Ch Zabava Barents Sea) and AOM under judge Carol Spritzer.
Malysh is Best Op in Sweeps and Best in Sweeps in
Pleasanton
Zabava
Atlantis (major pointed)
Malysh was shown by his new owner Cynthia Jabour to Best
Opposite in Sweepstakes at the BCNC Specialty and Best in Sweeps at the BCOA
TSE under breeder judge Chris Swilley. Malysh is a dashing
young dog with a light, hard-to-find movement and soundness.
Excellent reach through the shoulder and powerful drive through the
stifle --what a stunning mover he is!
Tutta
is SBOS!
SBOS Am Can Ch Zabava Winter Berry, JC ROM-C
Tutta was awarded SBOS from the 10+ Veteran Class by judge
Dale Simmons at the PSBC Specialty Show (2). Barbara Solga of Dar Morev Borzoi was handling
our special girl both days, and boy did they make a team!
Thank you Barb!
SBOS Am Can Ch Zabava Winter Berry, JC ROM-C
Tutta being awarded an AOM at the PSBC Specialty (1) by
breeder judge Ron Spritzer.
Roosik
is Best Stud Dog
Am Can Ch Zabava Winter Palace CGC
Roosik being awarded Best Stud Dog at the 2009 PSBC Specialty
by judge Dale Simmons. Roosik was shown at nearly 11 years old
and loved it. He is pictured here with his sons from two
different litters: Ostrov Zabava Swarovski (x BISS Ch Zabava
Monoceros) and Ch Zabava Bering Strait (x Am Can Ch Zabava Mira) Take a look at his page for more photos from
that show.
Captain
goes BOB at the TSE
Ch Zabava Bering Strait
Captain was Best of Breed at the TSE at Sammamish Kennel Club,
the day after the PSBC specialties. The judge was Mrs. Anne
Fleming. Captain went on to make a cut in a very competitive
hound group. Captain flies around the ring and is quite the
showman. Captain is owned, conditioned, and handled by
Patricia Wiseman of Ostrov Borzoi.
Malysh goes Best Dog in Puppy Sweeps in Lompoc
Zabava Atlantis (major
pointed)
Malysh was Best Dog in Puppy Sweeps at the BCOC Specialty in
Lompoc, CA under breeder-judge Mary Childs (Wind n' Satin).
This eye-catching Borzoi with classic looks now lives in West Hollywood
with Cynthia and Robert Jabour and his aunt Tyapa (Ch Zabava Barents
Sea). Malysh went WD/BOW his first time out with Cynthia at
the Santa Barbara Kennel Club show.
Tochka
goes Best in Veteran Sweeps and AOM in Lompoc
SBOS Am Ch Zabava Mimosa,
JC
Tochka went to Lompoc, where she started her show career with
a Best Bitch in Puppy Sweeps win back in 2003. She attained
Best Veteran Bitch in Sweeps from breeder judge Mary Childs and an
AOM under breeder judge Barbara Ewing. Tochka had many
compliments from judges and fellow exhibitors and her only son
Malysh did pretty well, too (see above). That's our girl!
She smiles, too!
Merkusha is BOB at Lompoc KC and AOM at the BCOC
MBISS Am Can Ch Zabava
Mercury, JC
Merkusha gained an AOM from breeder-judge Barbara Ewing and a
breed win at the Lompoc Kennel Club under Mrs. Cathy Smith
(Australia). What a beautiful boy, he looks and acts so young,
it is hard to believe he is a veteran!
Dandy
goes Best of Breed!
Zabava Fandango (major
pointed)
Dandy went to a local show and came back with a Best of Breed
over three top quality specials. This sweet and funny boy is
very special to our hearts. This Borzoi is elegant and typey,
and he moves, too! Thank you to Phyllis Potter (Islehaven
Borzoi) for showing Dandy in breed!!! Dandy has a total of six points and now he
should be coming out more. He was always in the ribbons in
Lompoc and gained a RWD to a major the day after the PSBC Specialty.
***
Zabava Tupolev
Sweet Alexei, how you are missed...
Malysh is major pointed from the 6-9 class
Zabava Atlantis (major
pointed)
Malysh was WD at Rose City Classic in Portland, OR for a major
from the 6-9 class. He was reserve the other three days.
Malysh has 4 points so far. Malysh has the proud pedigree of
being the son of the #1 Borzoi in 2008 (MBISS Ch Po Dusham Royalist)
and nephew of the #2 Borzoi in 2008 (MBISS Ch Zabava Mercury, JC).
Malysh's mom is Best Opposite in Specialty, Specialty AOM, and
Specialty BOW winner (SBOS Ch Zabava Mimosa, JC). Malysh was a
singleton and is well worth his weight in gold!
Tyapa is a New Champion!!!
Am Ch Zabava Barents Sea
Tyapa finished on Saturday at the Palm Springs, California shows.
We are thrilled for this pretty girl and her wonderful owner and
handler Cynthia Jabour, who put all Tyapa's points on her!!!
The human contingent celebrated with champagne! Watch for this
gorgeous, sound, and sweet girl in the specials ring!
Merkusha
is the #2 Borzoi in the United States!
MBISS Am Can Ch Zabava
Mercury, JC, Borzoi National Specialty BOSS
Our homebred Merkusha
has had an incredible show record in 2008:
Number
2 Borzoi in the United States, Breed Points
Number
5 Borzoi in the United States, All Breed Points
Number 1 Owner/Breeder Handled Borzoi
in the United States
Best in Specialty Winner at 3 U.S. Specialties in 2008
Merkusha won three specialties on the West Coast in 2008:
Borzoi Club of California--Lompoc, CA (breeder-judge Carol Spritzer),
Puget Sound Borzoi Club--Redmond, WA (judge Diane McCormack), and
Borzoi Club of Northern California--Pleasanton, CA
(breeder-judge Nadine Johnson). Merkusha also won two large
Trophy Supported Entry shows--under breeder-judges Amy Sorbie and
Saija Juutilainen (Finland). He is a multiple Hound Group Winner and placer. Merkusha was
Best of Opposite Sex to BOB at the 2005 Borzoi Club of
America National Specialty under breeder judge Jim Sillers at the
young age of 2.5 years. This year, Merkusha has only been shown either at
some of the local
shows or specialty weekends. Many things prevented
us from attending more shows with him--business trips, Kristina's scheduled
heart valve repair surgery in September, travel to the Borzoi
Conference in St. Petersburg, Russia and the World Show in Sweden,
as well as Merkusha's scary escape in September and his month-long
recovery afterwards. Wow! What an exciting year for
us and this fabulous hound! We thank everyone on both sides of
the Atlantic for supporting and complimenting our Merkusha.
Merkusha is at stud to approved bitches. Frozen semen
available.
Here're some picture
of our handsome guy with mom!
Merkusha with mom
Merkusha,
the Stud Dog
Merkusha is pictured in the middle
with judge Prudence Hlatky at the 2008 PSBC specialty (1) with some of his kids (from the left)
Zabava Tabasco (4th in Open),
Zabava Tivoli (2nd in Open),
Zabava Flamenco (1st in Open and RWD),
and Zabava Tiramisu (4th in Open).
A huge thanks to Suzanne Degli for helping us out in Stud dog and
Best of Breed with Mira!
Captain is a New Champion and Specialty Winner!
Am Ch Zabava Bering
Strait "Captain"
Captain was WD/BOW at the BCNC Specialty in Pleasanton for his final points.
Captain's owner and our friend Patricia Wiseman always does such a
fantastic job showing him. Captain is an enthusiastic show dog
and in Pleasanton he had a great weekend: finishing at the
specialty and receiving an AOM at the TSE show.
Tutta
gets an AOM and Best Brood Bitch
Am Can Ch Zabava
Winter Berry, JC ROM-C "Tutta"
Tutta came out to attend the 2008 PSBC Specialty, just weeks shy of her 10th birthday. Judge Diane McCormack gave Tutta an Award of Merit and Best Brood Bitch. Tutta demanded to
attend the club dinner held outside afterwards, where Her Majesty
found many fans. A huge thanks to Toby Brandtman for handling
Tutta in Best of Breed!!!
Tutta (3rd from the left)
pictured above with some of her kids (from the left)
Zabava Tiramisu (4th in Open),
Zabava Tivoli (2nd in Open),
Ch Zabava Mars, JC (made the final cut),
MBISS Ch Zabava Mercury, JC (BISS),
Ch Zabava Mira (made the final cut), and
Zabava Tabasco (4th in Open). Thank
you judge Diane McCormack!!!
Busya
aka Boo is a New Champion and
Specialty Winner!!!
Am Ch Zabava Black Sea
"Busya"
Busya was WB at the Puget Sound Borzoi Club Specialty under
judge Diane McCormack. We are so proud of our new
specialty-winning champion, who is a personality plus! Boo
also got a JC leg this summer and will be coming out to complete the title.
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