Chernaya Voda Borzoi

11/04/2024

Turquoise Trail Borzoi Club Independent Specialty Show(s) are in the books and what a wild ride it was!

On Saturday under Sweepstakes Judge Krista V. Hunt DVM, Anfisa, CH Kyrov-Horse and Hound One Moment In Time, was awarded Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes.

Under Breeder Judge Dr Anne Midgarden, Nochka, CH Prairie View St. Patrick's Black Gold JC BCAT, was awarded BOB/BOBOH, and Lucky Strike, GCH CH Prairie View Shamrock BCAT, was given an Award of Merit.

Nochka is now known as: BISS CH Prairie View St Patrick's Black Gold JC BCAT

On Sunday, Under Sweepstakes Judge Joyce Law, Anfisa was Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes. Under Judge Michael Savage, Anfisa given an Award of Merit in a packed line up. With Anfisa only being 14months old, and TTBC being her first specialty weekend as a new Champion, I am beyond proud of this accomplishment and oh so very excited for her future! We will have one last AKC show this year and after that she will take some time to grow up here at CV.

Saturday Counts: 10-14 8-5* (3 veteran B)
Showed Counts: 9-14 7-4* (2 veteran B)

Sunday Counts: 9-12 8-4* (3 veteran B)
Showed Counts: 7-10 6-4* (1 veteran B)

These beautiful photos were taken by OlyHillary Photography.

10/27/2024

Our second to last AKC show of the year has come to an end. At the Colorado Springs Kennel Club, under Judge Robert E. Hutton, Anfisa went BOB/BOBOH, and a Hound Group III. Under Judge Hal T. Biermann, Nochka was Select Dog, and Anfisa was BOB/BOBOH again, and received another Group III placement in a quality packed line up. Of this group selection I was the only Owner Handler, in a line up of Professional Handlers. On Sunday, Under Judge Christopher Tilghman Neale, Anfisa went Best of Opposite, and Nochka was Select Dog.

These are my first regular group AKC placements, and I shed many happy tears over this accomplishment. We have had our Owner Handler placements, but Colorado boasts some REALLY quality dogs.

On Friday Anfisa beat 41 hounds with her Group III.
On Saturday Anfisa beat 47 hounds with her Group III.

Words can't express how PROUD I am of this 14month old! I've been taking her to shows only as a way of getting used to the sights, and sounds of indoor dog shows, and she has gone above and beyond that!

Anfisa is now: Multiple Group Placing CH Kyrov-Horse and Hound One Moment In Time!! 🥰

09/25/2024

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Arapahoe Kennel Club, along with the first AKC NOHSR event was this weekend. Saturday morning was the Regional event, with a total of 267 exhibitors. Arapahoe Kennel Club is/was the first club AKC selected for these Owner Handler events. There was an entire application process and review in order to be selected for any of the events. Overall it was a spectacular event that was run beautifully by the club members. In general Colorado has a lot of great dogs, but being able to look out and see the smiles between the owners and their dogs, it was fantastic and definitely something I will remember for a long time. Congratulations again to Arapahoe Kennel Club for hosting the event and paving the way for future events!! Ms. Pamela S. Lambie was our NOHSR judge, with 4 borzoi exhibitors in total. Cadence, who is owned by Amy Sorbie and Pamela Buffington, also Anfisa's half brother, was the winner! He is the first borzoi to win one of these this events at the breed level, (He did get a Group placement too!!) and let me say those are big shoes to fill!! Not to be outdone, Anfisa received A LOT of compliments, including some sweet words from a couple of AKC Delegates! They expressed how beautiful she was to watch in the ring.

Following the NOHSR event, we went on to our regularly scheduled all breed show. All weekend Lucky Strike was Select Dog with Ms. Lian as his handler, under Judges Nikki Riggsbee, Rev. Rick Martin, and Joanne M. Buehler. Lucky dog also received many compliments from the judges, which was great after the drought we had last weekend! (I know you can't win them all, but deep down we all want to be greedy!lol)

For Nochka and Anfisa, it was their first time in the ring as Specials! Nochka did not place in the ribbons, but that is okay! The all breed show had health clinics and Nochka had his heart, and eyes done.... and we received the all clear/ Good! Couldn't ask for anything better! 🥰 Anfisa went Best of Opposite to Cadence and received wonderful comments from Rick Martin on Saturday for her first GCH points!

We had a winter storm warning for late Saturday/ early Sunday morning....and you know borzoi! The cold weather had them frisky, and Anfisa was big goofy in the ring on Sunday with Anna at the helm this time. Since she is still learning about this whole 'show dog' thing, we were not worried or disappointed when the class bitch was selected over her and the other special. It is all about having fun and allowing her to be goofy in her youth. Being a Special is hard work!

09/10/2024

Our official win photo from All Breed Photo By Tyler Crady-Roche

Rocky Mountain Borzoi Club 30th Anniversary Fall Specialty Show- Sunday, September 8th, 2024

Judge Shirley McFadden with Lucky Strike receiving an Award of Merit with handler Lian Chase.

09/10/2024

Our official win photo from Show Canine Photography

Rocky Mountain Borzoi Club 30th Anniversary Fall Specialty Show- Saturday, September 7th, 2024

Judge Cindy Vogels with Nochka going Reserve Winners Dog.

09/10/2024

Our official win photo from All Breed Photo By Tyler Crady-Roche

Rocky Mountain Borzoi Club 30th Anniversary Fall Specialty Show- Sunday, September 8th, 2024

Judge Shirley McFadden with Nochka going Winners Dog and Best of Winners.

09/10/2024

Our official win photo from All Breed Photo By Tyler Crady-Roche

Evergreen Kennel Club-Saturday, September 7th, 2024,
Under Judge Michael Canalizo, Anfisa going WB/ BW/ BOB/ BOBOH, and finishing her Championship!

09/10/2024

Our official win photo from Show Canine Photography

Rocky Mountain Borzoi Club 30th Anniversary Fall Specialty Show- Saturday, September 7th, 2024

Sweepstakes Judge Phyllis M Potter with Anfisa going Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes.

09/10/2024

Our official win photo from All Breed Photo By Tyler Crady-Roche

Rocky Mountain Borzoi Club 30th Anniversary Fall Specialty Show- Sunday, September 8th, 2024

Sweepstakes Judge Gwenlyen Little with Anfisa going Best in Sweepstakes.

09/09/2024

At the Rocky Mountain Borzoi Club 30th Anniversary Fall Specialty Show under Sweepstakes Judge Phyllis Potter, Anfisa went Best of Opposite to her litter mate, Xavier, who is owned by Pam Buffington and Amy Sorbie. Under Judge Cindy Vogels, Nochka was RWD, Anfisa placed 3rd in the 12-18 month class, and Lucky Strike received no love in BOB.

Since this was a concurrent show with Evergreen Kennel Club, we went into Judge Michael Canalizo's ring where Nochka went WD, and Anfisa went WB/ BW/ BOB/ BOBOH for a 5pt Major over specials!! Under Canalizo they both finished their championship!

Anfisa finished with 3 of her 4 Majors at Specialties.
Nochka finished with 2 of his 4 Majors at Specialties.

On Sunday, September 8th, at the second day of the Rocky Mountain Borzoi Club's 30th Anniversary Fall Specialty Show, Under Sweepstakes Judge Gwen Little, Anfisa went Best in Sweepstakes, with her brother Xavier going Best of Opposite. Under Judge Shirley McFadden, Nochka was WD/BW, Anfisa placed 3rd in her 12-18 month class, and Lucky Strike received an Award of Merit being piloted by his 2nd favorite lady- Lian Chase!

At our final show of the day with the Evergreen Kennel Club, under Judge Dr Donald Sturz Jr, Nochka placed 1st in his class, Anfisa went WB/BW.

**Pending AKC approval **

Nochka is now styled: CH Prairie View St Patrick's Black Gold JC BCAT

Anfisa is now styled: CH Kyrov-Horse and Hound One Moment In Time

08/21/2024

On Thursday, August 15th, 2024 at the Rocky Mountain Hound Association Specialty Show under Judge Tracey Luty, Anfisa was Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes. Under Judge Janet M Schwalbe, Nochka was WD, Anfisa was WB/BW, and Lucky Strike was Opposite.

At the Friday Specialty, Under Judge Claudia Miller, Nochka was 1st in the AOH class, Anfisa was WB.

Saturday, at the Greeley Kennel Club show, under Judge Debbie Campbell-Freeman, Nochka was WD/BW, Anfisa was RW.

Sunday under Judge Barbara G. Pepper, Nochka was RW, Anfisa was 1st in her 12-18 month class.

Both Nochka and Anfisa only need 1pt each to finish their championship, and we're hoping it happens at our next show, Evergreen Kennel Club shows/ Rocky Mountain Borzoi Club Specialty, which is also the same day as my late father's birthday.

Ringside photographs are by Nor Cal Bulldogger

08/17/2024

Anfisa, Kyrov-Horse and Hound One Moment In Time, showcased at the High Plains Kennel Club, a day shy of her 1st birthday.

Saturday and Sunday (July 27th & 28th) were her last 'puppy classes'. Under Judge Karen Hynek, she went BOB and then went on to a Group 4 placement, and under Judge Steven Melgreen, she went BOB and then Group 1!! Unfortunately no love in the BIS ring, but overall a great weekend before my little baby grows up completely. 🥰

Photographer is the wonderful McGiv Photography!

08/17/2024

Under Futurity Judge Pamela Leichtnam, of Chrysalis Borzoi, Anfisa placed 2nd in the 9-12 month old class at the 2024 BCOA National Specialty in Pasco, Washington.

08/17/2024

Under Sweepstakes Judge Rebecca Peters-Campbell, of Kinobi Borzoi, Anfisa placed 3rd in the 9-12 month old class at the 2024 BCOA National Specialty in Pasco, Washington.

08/17/2024

Under Judge Karen Dumke, of Nonsuch Borzoi, Anfisa placed 3rd in the 9-12 month old class at the 2024 BCOA National Specialty in Pasco, Washington.

05/30/2024

Turquoise Trail Borzoi Club
May 25th, 2024

Judge John Wade
Winners B*tch/Best of Winners/ Best Puppy from the 9-12 month old class
Kyrov-Horse and Hound One Moment In Time

05/30/2024

Turquoise Trail Borzoi Club
May 25th, 2024

Judge John Wade
Winners Dog from the Amateur Owner Handler class
Prairie View St Patrick's Black Gold JC BCAT

05/27/2024

What a wild, wild weekend! Normally this time of year we head north to attend the Laramie shows, but this year we traveled south for the Rio Grande Kennel Club shows. RGKC/Coronado Kennel Club changed weekends this year due to Westminister moving too. Despite the date change the Turquoise Trail Borzoi Club holds their specialty along side these all breed shows, and it is always a pleasure attending!

On Saturday, May 25th, Under Judge Paula Nykiel, for the Rio Grande Kennel Club (10-14 3-6) , none of the dogs placed under her.

For the Turquoise Trail Borzoi Club, Under Sweepstakes Judge Loretta Binder-Wheeler, Anfisa won her 9-12 month class, and went on to win Best in Sweepstakes! There were 14 entries and 1 veteran.

Under Judge John P. Wade, for the Turquoise Trail Borzoi Club (12-15 3-6) , Nochka was WD from the Amateur Owner Handler class for a 5pt Major. Anfisa was WB/BW/Best Puppy for a 5pt Major from the 9-12 month Puppy class. Lucky Strike did not make it into the final line up in Best of Breed, but there were lots of lovely specials!

For the Coronado Kennel Club on Sunday, Under Judge Angela Pickett, (9-9 4-6), Nochka was 2nd in the Open Class and after this weekend only needs 5 singles left to complete his Championship. Lucky Strike took Select in the Best of Breed ring... and Anfisa once again went WB/BW for another 3pt Major in a strong line up of competition. All but one of Anfisa's four Majors have come from a specialty weekend, with wonderful, deep line ups of b*tches, and she only need 4 singles left to complete her Championship. This has only been her 3rd weekend out this year!! Let me just say WOW!!

Now it is time to rest up for a few days before we hit the road for Pasco, Washington for the BCOA National!

05/23/2024

05/23/2024

UKC Reserve Best In Show
Trail Ridge Kennel Club

05/13/2024

The theme this weekend was 'Titles'.

Lucky Strike attended his first UKC show(s) and did not disappoint! BOB all weekend, with (2) Group 1's, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4, and a RBIS! Unbeknownst to us he also finished his UKC Championship in one weekend!! The club, Trail Ridge Kennel Club, was wonderful and made an announcement about it at the end of the final Sunday show.

Nochka ran an AKC Trial event Sunday morning/ mid-afternoon. During the first half of the event he ran his final JC qualifier run, and then entered his first AKC Lure Trial in Open. Thank you again to RMHA for such a wonderfully run performance event, both administratively and field committee wise!

The boys are now styled:

Lucky Strike
UKCRBIS IntCH GCH CH UCH Prairie View Shamrock BCAT

Nochka
Prairie View St Patrick's Black Gold JC BCAT

05/06/2024

This weekend was all about performance!

On Saturday, Anfisa attended her first ever puppy bump/ run. Needless to say this girl is hooked! Sunday was for the boys and they attended their first AKC lure coursing event. They both entered for the JC/Qualifying runs...Unfortunately the lure line broke under Lucky Strike's first run and he was not given a Qualifying run. Nochka helped certify a friend of ours Irishwolf Hound, did his first run... but then the club hosting the event decided they would pack up early and we were not able to complete our second run which would have given him his new JC title.

04/28/2024

Yesterday Nochka went out to the ASFA CLCA lure trial. The weather was HORRIBLE, but this boy did not care and ran his heart out! Nochka was BOB, and ultimately 4 out of 4 in the run off for best in field. The scores for best in field were very, very tight and we ran against great competition!

Today, Sunday, we ultimately decided to stay home from the trial. Photo is a throw back to last summer since we were not able to get any photos due to freezing fingers.

10/15/2023

What a weekend it has been! This weekend we entered the Buckhorn Valley Kennel Club show in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Originally we entered Lucky Strike, Nochka, and Strella, but the two boys where the only ones who ended up attending as Strella sustained a cut on her front paw and was resting at home.

Lucky Strike, GCH CH Prairie View Shamrock BCAT, under Judge Allen Odom went Select Dog.

On Saturday under Judge David Peat, Nochka, Prairie View St Patrick's Black Gold, was Reserve Winners Dog and Lucky Strike was dumped. Understandably we were upset, but a friend of ours placed BOB with their class b*tch and finished her Championship. (Congratulations again!!)

We are not planning on attending today (Sunday) to finish up the weekend, so the pack will be relaxing until next month when we attend a specialty in New Mexico, and playing/ adjusting to our newest addition Anfisa!

"Anfisa" Kyrov-Horse and Hound One Moment In Time.

Out of the Rukia x Hunter litter from Amy Sorbie, Kristine Seymour , and Pam Buffington's "Rukia" GCHS Kyrov's Scottish Lilt At Horse and Hound, and Marilyn McGraw, "Hunter" CH Sunburst Huntsman at Mechta.

10/08/2023

This weekend the boys participated in the Rocky Mountain Sieger- IABCA show in Colorado Springs. Between the two of them Nochka and Lucky Strike switched going Best of Breed each show, and they made us proud. The judges had wonderful critiques and enjoyed their individual experience with them.

After the paperwork is all said and done we will have our International Championship(s).

IntCh Prairie View St Patrick's Black Gold BCAT
IntCh GCH CH Prairie View Shamrock BCAT