31st January 2006- A new Vizsla has joined us at Bushwacker Gundogs & Hounds. Bournehouse Wild Willow of Bushwacker was named in memory of Otto's mum - who is still sorely missed by us all. See Izzy's pedigree at
http://www.worldpedigrees.com/pp_pedigree.aspx?id=13088
Izzy was bred by Penny Williams ( Bournehouse Crystal Rain x UK & Australian Ch Hungargunn Bear It'n Mind ). Her dad has been very successful in the show ring in the short time he has been in the UK. He has won 8 all breed BIS at championship level as well as many gundog group placings. He was top dog, all breeds, in 2006.
We are thrilled to have this stunning bitch puppy who promises lovely breed type, sound construction and a big personality in the show ring. Thanks to Penny Williams for trusting us with this beautiful girl and to Linda Westron who helped pick.
IFwe can get this livewire to stand still .....more pictures to follow shortly.
Show Results
Blackpool Championship ShowJuly 2006 - Judge D. Arrowsmith.
" A lovely puppy presenting a balanced outline."
At her first show Izzy came 2nd out of 6 entries. She was the youngest pup in the class.
Windsor Championship ShowJuly 2006 - Judge Frank Kane.
Again the youngest in the class. She was awarded 3rd out of 12 entries.
Well done Izzy. Now all we need to do is get you to behave. ................
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Izzy is returning to the ring in 2008. Watch this space!
'Otto ' (Aurichalcum Oberon of Bushwacker) was bred by Linda Westron (Sh Ch Gardenway Dramatist x Aurichalcum Equinox).
Otto enjoyed a short but successful show career (including winning The Petplan Junior Stakes under Joyce Mann) retiring after gaining his studbook number when still a young dog.
He came out of retirement in 2004 when he won several Reserve Green Stars in Ireland whilst keeping the Hamiltons company.
15th January 2007 Sadly after a short illness Otto passed away at almost 9 years of age. Naughty to the end, his last act was to leap into a whelping box and collapse. Otto was our special dog. The house is quieter, emptier without him. We miss him dreadfully.
The original Willow was a wonderfully gentle and well behaved bitch who helped my daughter win the Junior Handling Semi-Finals at Richmond in 2000. Unfortunately 'Izzy' has not taken after her namesake - but certainly lives up to the 'wild' part of her name !