News and Updates

May 18, 2008 - Hay Luz, takes a 5th place in the open class on the second day of competition at the TVRRCOT AKC Trials in Cleburne, TX. This day had 12 open dogs and 4 specials. This was an especially fun weekend. A bunch of very nice borzoi came out to play (not only were they pretty, but they could run well, too!). It is always super to have a chance to compete with such lovely competition. Besides, a borzoi, Rose Hill Barracuda, went on to take Best In Field on Sunday, too, making this a totally borzoi dominated competition, which is pretty cool--not that I have a breed bias or anything.

Hay Luz earned her Senior Courser title at this trial.

May 17, 2008 - On Saturday there were 13 open borzoi and 2 specials at the Trinity Valley Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Texas AKC trials in Cleburne, TX. Hay Luz was really on and not only took first in this large open class, but also managed a win over the special to take Best of Breed. Then she continued on to give her mom an early birthday present by taking Best in Field. What a wonderful birthday present! I guess she was jealous of her brother, Sammy's achievement and just had to try to out do him. Too bad Hay Luz, no cool trophy. But there was a really impressive ribbon and a neat squeaky toy (much better than a cool trophy from Hay Luz' point of view).

Sammy's cool trophy.
The Les Pekarski Challenge Trophy.

April 13, 2008 - Sammy went to the Metropolitan Atlanta Whippet Association this weekend to try his paw at AKC coursing. On Sunday morning, Sammy completed his JC title. But wait, there's more! After finishing the JC he went on to compete in the AKC trial in the afternoon. Not only did Sammy take Best of Breed, he took Best of Field. Not only that, Robin got to take home the really cool Les Pekarski Challenge Trophy! Way to go Sammy!

March 30, 2008 - Sammy earns his GRC!

March 29, 2008 - Sammy headed out for his second weekend of straight racing and took first again against a good field of dogs earning more points toward his GRC.

March 8, 2008 - This weekend was Ligthning's time to play with mom, so we went to the San Antonio Kennel Club show in San Antonio, TX. Today Lightning was given her first conformation point by Judge Judy Webb. She was competing against an adorable puppy (who, I must mention, has a beautiful head) and a lovely bitch, who I really like. It has been a while since I have won in the conformation ring, so this was quite a treat for me.

March 2, 2008 - Hay Luz took first place and Best of Breed (by forfeit) at the AAWC's second ASFA trial of the weekend. She is beginning to "kill" the bunny (actually a plastic bag for those not acquainted with lure coursing) which she never did before this weekend. I think this game is getting more and more fun for her!

March 1, 2008 - Hay Luz went to the Alamo Area Whippet Club ASFA trials in Hutto, TX and took first place and Best of Breed (no field champion competition) .

February 24, 2008 - Sammy did a repeat performance against a smaller field of competators. Even so, he took home two more points toward his GRC.

February 23, 2008 - Sammy went to the straight races at Camden, South Carolina. There was a good showing of borzoi for the competition. Mr. Sammy ran well and surpassed my dreams by taking first for three points toward his GRC!

February 10, 2008 - Hay Luz takes first place in open for a three point major but forfeits to the Special who took Best of Breed at the Alamo Area Whippet Club AKC Trial in Hutto, Texas.

February 9, 2008 - Hay Luz takes first place and Best of Breed for a four point major at the Alamo Area Whippet Club AKC Trail in Hutto, Texas.

January 26 & 27, 2008 - This was Lightning's turn to go out with Mom and have some fun. And fun we did have. First the Abilene club always has a wonderful show, second the local borzoi people, Terry Steel and the Dewitts, always teach everyone about what hospitality really means. So I knew it would be a great weekend. However, Lightning made sure to make it an even better weekend by making her mom proud with a second place in the bred by bitch class on both Saturday and Sunday. Good girl!

January 12 & 13, 2008 - Hay Luz has a good weekend at the Alamo Area Whippet Club and Lone Star Borzoi Club ASFA lure trials over the weekend. She took third place on both days against stiff competition. I was quite pleased with her last run.

Hey! What's going on?

December 2, 2007 - Sammy becomes the first puppy from this litter to be awarded comformation points! Sammy took Winners Dog for one point at the Savannah Kennel Club show under Edward P. McNamee. Way to go Sammy and Robin!

November 24, 2007 - Hay Luz ran again and pulled a NBQ behind four of her older relatives on the Region 4 Invitational held by Gazehounds In Texas in Decatur, TX. Debbie and Bheru were smart and stayed home to avoid the rain, sleet, wind, and freezing temperatures on Saturday and Sunday. Hay Luz did not run on Sunday.

November 23, 2007 - Hay Luz manages to take a second place at the Lone Star Borzoi Club trial in Decatur, TX. Her brother, Bheru was right behind her and took 3rd.

November 10, 2007 - Booker attends his first competitive trial at the Trinity Valley Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Texas AKC trial in Cleburne, TX. He takes second place for two points behind his cousin Hemi's major win. I am thrilled he is turnining into such a nice dog for Sherita.

October 21, 2007 - Sammy competes at his first lure trial and takes Best of Breed at the SEGC ASFA trail in Moorland, GA! Now, I was really proud of Hay Luz and Lightning this weekend, but both Sammy and Bheru showed them up in a big way. I am so impressed with what Robin, Al, and Ashley have done with Sammy.

Lightning achieves her Junior Courser title (pending AKC approval) at the AAWC ASFA lure trial in Hutto, TX. I am so pleased that she is running now. Her intensity for the lure is getting more pronounced with each run.

Hay Luz takes part in her first ASFA lure trial competition at the AAWC trial in Hutto, TX. I am again really pleased with how well this girl runs. Each time she ran showed improvement. She tied for 3rd/4th and ended up winning the run-off to get 3rd place.



October 20, 2007 - Bheru takes Best of Breed at the AAWC ASFA lure trial at Hutto, TX. This is his second placement toward his ASFA field championship. I am so pleased for Debbie and very proud of Bheru. Thank you Debbie, you are making me run to keep up with your boy!

Sammy gets certified to run in ASFA competition. The reports are that Sammy is quite an avid runner and a great athlete.

October 14, 2007 - Lightning delights me at the October lure practice in Hutto, Texas by chasing the lure with gusto; twice! I never thought she would run since she showed very little interest the first few times I took her out. But at the end of last spring, Lightning showed a glimmer of interest. Well, that glimmer turned into a high intensity beam of interest. That makes only one pup in this litter who has, so far shown no interest in chasing the lure!

September 22 & 23, 2007 - Hay Luz and Booker achieve their Junior Courser titles. Sherita and I were quite pleased with our dogs.

May 5 & 6, 2007 - Bheru attends his first ASFA lure course and gets a 3rd place on Saturday and a 2nd place on Sunday at the Trinity Valley Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Texas trial. He beat all his brothers and sisters by getting his first placement and first points way before anyone else. Way to go Bheru and Debra!

Spring, 2007 - All the Celeritas B litter pups are taken to lure course practice several times and all but Lightning and Morpheus show indication that they will run.