Konner is the Top Winning Vizsla of All-Time!!
with a record-setting 16 Best in Show and 18 Specialty Best in Show wins!!

Flirt has THREE Best In Shows
and is #1 All-Systems as of 31 November 09!
 

DECEMBER 2009         Merry Christmas!

December 12 - AKC/Eukanuba National Championships in Long Beach, CA
Flirt participates and wins Best of Opposite Sex under judge Mrs. Polly Smith.  She looked gorgeous and showed like a dream.  THANK YOU Linda Clark for presenting her to perfection!

TWO NEW CHAMPIONs!!!!
December 5 and 6 - Greater Clark County Kennel Club in Ridgefield, WA
Sean wins Best of Winners for his second major to finish his championship title under judge Mrs. Kitty Steidel.  We are THRILLED and cannot thank his handler Lindsey Field enough!  She is a talented, young handler and Sean was definitely a challenge, but patience and perseverance paid off........THANK YOU Lindsey!!  WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And...Jazper, Renaissance Mr. Jazzy Jasperado, finished his championship on Sunday under judge Dr. Klaus Anselm for his FOURTH major!!  Congrats to owner Jennifer Littrell. 

Mojo, CH Renaissance Kiss's Casanova debuted this weekend as a special and what debut it was.  On Sunday, Mojo not only won the breed, but took an impressive Group Four owner-handled.  Congrats to Greg and Dennise Dutson.  GO MOJO!!!

NOVEMBER 2009         Turkey Season!

November 28 and 29 - Conroe Kennel Club in Conroe, TX
Flirt wins Best of Breed both days and takes a Group Four....and I had the pleasure of showing her myself over the Thanksgiving weekend.  YEAH!!

November 20 through 22 - The Cotton Classic in Montgomery, AL
Flirt wins Best of Breed all three days and takes a Group Three and Group Four.  GO FLIRT!

November 14 through 15 - Nebraska Kennel Club in Lincoln, NE
Seeker, Renaissance King Of Hearts, goes Winners Dog on Saturday and Best of Breed over a special on Sunday.  YEAH Seeker and congrats to owner Royce Massanelli. 

November 13 through 15 - Oklahoma Circuit in Chickasha, OK
Flirt wins Best of Breed three days and takes a Group Three and Group Four.  GO FLIRT!

November 7 and 8 - Cypress Kennel Club in Houston, TX
Flirt wins Best of Breed and the Sporting Group both days under judges Kitty Steidel and Nancy Simmonds.

November 8 - NEW SENIOR HUNTER
Konner earns his Senior Hunter title in style thanks to his BEST FRIEND Denny Keaton!!  Thank YOU Denny!  Konner---Retired?  NOT!  He's just hunting for new fields to conquer!  GO KONNER!!

November 7 - NEW CHAMPION!!!!
Mojo goes Best of Winners at the Williamette Valley Kennel Club show to finish his Championship title under Sam Houston Macdonald!!  CONGRATS to Greg and Dennise Dutson, proud owners and exclusive handlers of Mojo.  We are so proud of you both!!!!  Mojo has a bright and promising future ahead of him!!

NEW CH Renaissance Kiss's Casanova - Mojo

OCTOBER 2009           Happy Halloweeeeen!

October 31
Vizsla Club of the Carolinas Specialty in Charlotte, NC

WOW!!!  Flirt WON the specialty under judge W. Everett Dean Jr...........yahoo!!  

Rugby WON the Sweepstakes and went Reserve Winners Dog.  Mojo stood second behind his brother in both classes.  Faith went 2nd in her Veterans Sweepstakes class.  WOW, is she really a Veteran??

October 28 through 30
Vizsla Club of America National Specialty in Charlotte, NC

WHAT A NATIONALS we had!!!!!

Konner WINS the National Specialty under judge Michelle Billings!!  THANK YOU Linda Clark for showing Konner to absolute perfection!  He NEVER LOOKED BETTER!!!

Flirt and Jinx (BISS Ch Renaissance Kiss Me If You Dare) both received Awards of Merit with Flirt earning the FIRST AOM!

Faith wins BEST BROOD BITCH with Flirt and Sean at her side.  Thanks to Tiffany Knox and Lindsey Field for escorting her babies so well!!

Rugby, Renaissance Caveat's I've Got Game took Best of Opposite in Sweeps and won his regular class.  His brother Mojo, Renaissance Kiss's Casanova stood 3rd behind him in Sweeps and 2nd in the regular class.  Congrats to Rugby's owner Diana Jones and Mojo's owners Greg and Dennise Dutson!!

We are SO VERY PROUD of all our dogs and CONGRATS to all their owners!!!!


October 24 and 25 - Travis County Kennel Club in Austin, TX
Flirt wins Best of Breed both days and takes a Group First under Edd Bivin and a Group Two under Dana Massey.  GO FLIRT!

NEWS from DOWN UNDER--
Waitermata Gundog Club Specialty in Auckland, New Zealand
Teddy had another fabulous weekend winning Best Intermediate In Show under USA judge Gloria Geringer at one of the largest Gundog Specialty shows in New Zealand!!  We are so proud of Teddy and owner Ben Sheehan.  CONGRATULATIONS BEN!!!

October 17 and 18 - Albany and Troy Kennel Clubs in W. Springfield, MA
Flirt wins Best of Breed both days and takes a Group First under Bonnie L. Clark.  GO FLIRT!

October 10 and 11 - Sooner State Kennel Club in Enid, OK
Flirt wins Best of Breed under judges Carolyn Thomas and Pat Trotter and takes two group placements.

October 3 and 4 - Wright County Minnesota Kennel Club in Hutchinson, MN
Flirt  wins Best of Breed both days under Madeleine B Fish and Pete Dawkins and WINS the Sporting Group.

 

SEPTEMBER 2009            FALL is on it's way.

September18 through 20 - St. Louis Dog Breeders Assn in Grey Summit, MO
Flirt wins the breed all three days and takes a Group One under Dr. Steve Keating and two Group Fours!!  WOW Flirt!!  Thank you Linda Clark and Tiffany Knox for showing Flirt to perfection!!!

September12 and 13 - Prescott Arizona Kennel Club in Chino Valley, AZ
Flirt wins the breed both days and takes a Group Two under Norman Patton and WINS the Sporting Group under Eugene Blake!!  WOW Flirt!!  Thank you Linda Clark and Tiffany Knox for showing Flirt to perfection!!!

Illinois German Shorthaired Pointer Club Hunt Test
Cash, Renaissance Loroka's What Spending Limit, scores big and completes his fourth leg to earn his JUNIOR HUNTER title!.  GO CASH and congrats to owner/handler Kathy Lormis.

WHAT A WEEKEND for Renaissance!
September 3 through 6 - Emerald City Cluster in Eugene, OR
Jazz, Renaissance Mr. Jazzy Jazperado, went Winners Dog for his second major on Thursday under Christina Hubbell.  Reserve Winners Dog was Sean!!  

Jazz had a repeat performance on Friday this time going Best of Winners for his THIRD major under Marilyn Pipes.  Reserve Winners Dog was Mojo!

On Saturday, at the Supported Entry, Mojo....Renaissance Kiss's Casanova went BEST OF BREED for a FIVE point major! YES!!  That was BEST of BREED from the 6-9 month puppy class.  YAHOOO!!!  Congrats to owners Greg and Dennise Dutson!  WOW!!!

On Saturday evening, at the Trail's End Vizsla Specialty, Wally...Redwind Sir William Wallace. who is sired by our boy Cody. went Winner's Dog under breeder-judge Evelyn Hilbert to FINISH his championship!!!  YAHOOO!!!  Congrats to my best friend Kathy Jacobsen - breeder/owner/handler!  I LOVE YOU and Cody is so proud of his second son to finish at a specialty!!

September 5 and 6 - Rio Peco Kennel Club in Roswell, NM
Flirt wins the breed and the Sporting Group under Mrs. Elaine Mathis!!  WOW!!!

Illinois Brittany Club Hunt Test
Cash, Renaissance Loroka's What Spending Limit, scores big with his FIRST Junior Hunter pass.  GO CASH and congrats to owner/hanlder Kathy Lormis.

Konner's kid does GREAT!!!
IN CALIFORNIA - Bella, Jen's Penny No Boys Allowed went Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite Sex at the XXX Kennel Club show.  She also went Best Puppy and WON the Puppy Sporting Group.  Congrats to breeder/handler Nancy Guarascio.

AUGUST 2009            The Summer HEATS UP!!

August 26 through 30 - The Bluegrass Class Dog Shows in Lexington, KY
Flirt wins the breed four of the five days of the cluster and takes a Group Three under Arlene Davis and another Group ONE under Dr. Lee Reasin.  We are so proud of Flirt!!

At the Louisiana Vizsla Specialty in Monroe, LA - Rugby, Renaissance Caveat's I've Got Game WINS Best in Sweepstakes and goes Reserve Winners Dog under Judy Webb.  AWESOME Rugby!!!  Congrats to owner/handler Diana Jones!

Longview-Kelso Kennel Club in St. Helens, OR - Sean, Renaissance Better Than Money, goes Winners Dog and Paris wins Best of Breed both Saturday and Sunday.  YEAH TEAM!!  Thank you Lindsey Fields for presenting both dogs so beautifully!!!

August 20 through 23 - Heart of America cluster in Kansas City, MO
Flirt wins the breed all four days and takes a Group Three and TWO GROUP ONE'S!!  YEAH FLIRT! 

Konner's kids do GREAT!!!
IN CALIFORNIA - Bella, Jen's Penny No Boys Allowed went Best Puppy and a Puppy Group Four under breeder-judge Bud McGivern.  On Sunday, under Tom Tracy she was awarded Best Bred-by and Bella later took a BBE Group Two.  YAHOOO!! 

August 13 through 17 - Capital City cluster in Topeka, KS
Flirt wins the breed and takes a Group Two under Lorraine Bisso and a Group Three under Terry Stacy.

Seeker, Renaissance King of Hearts, goes Winners Dog for his FIRST MAJOR on Sunday under Dr J Donald Jones at the Manhattan Kansas KC show.  Congrats to owner Royce Massanelli.  GO SEEKER!!

Puget Sound Vizsla Specialty in Enumclaw, WA
Ashton, Redwind Burnin In The Canyon, went Winners Dog and Best of Winners under breeder-judge Linda Kelly to finish his championship!!  Congrats to owners Carol and Tom Betzer and to Tom for handling Ashton so beautifully.  His papa Cody is PROUD of his son!!  Mojo went Reserve Winners Dog and Best of Opposite Sex in Sweeps!!

Olympic Kennel Club in Enumclaw, WA
Mojo, Renaissance Kiss's Casanova, went Winners Dog under Wendy Wilhauck for his second MAJOR!!  Mojo is doing GREAT and always owner-handled by Greg Dutson.  CONGRATS!

August 8 - Arkansas Kennel Club in Little Rock, AR
GREAT NEWS!!  Rugby, Renaissance Caveat's I've Got Game, had a GREAT weekend!!  At just 9 months old, Rugby went Best of Breed under judge Mrs. Paula Nykiel for his FIRST major!!  His also went Best Puppy and won the Puppy Sporting Group!!!  Congrats to owner Diana Jones. 

KONNER earns his Versatility Certificate!!!!!  YEAH!!!  Go Konner, Go Konner!!!!!

Portia earns her Junior Hunter title

IN THE FIELD - Portia, Renaissance Go For The Gold, earns her Junior Hunter title with four straight passes.  Momma Paris is sooooo............. proud of her baby girl.  A HUGE  congrats to owner Jennifer Moffit.

Flirt WINS another BEST IN SHOW at the Lagniappe Cluster!!!

August 2 - Lagniappe Cluster in Kenner, LA
Flirt WINS the Sporting Group under Dr. Ron Spritzer.  WOW, whatta weekend for Flirt!!!  Two Group ONEs and a BEST IN SHOW!!!!

Jr. Achievement Match in Oklahoma City, OK
Every year we support the Jr. Achievement Extravaganza by competing at the Match.  This year was no exception but this time...as a Judge!  We had a great time!!

JULY 2009            Happy 4th of July!!

July 31 - Lagniappe Cluster in Kenner, LA
Flirt went BEST IN SHOW under judge Dr. Ron Spritzer.  Group judge was Maxine Beam.  She was beautifully presented by Linda Clark and we are OVER THE MOON!!!  GO Flirt GO!!!

July 25 through 26 - Seaside Cluster in Sequim, WA
Sean wins Best of Winners and Best of Breed both days for two more points!  Go Sean!!

Mojo Best of Winners

July 17 through 19 - Stumptown Cluster in Portland, OR
GREAT NEWS!!  Mojo had a GREAT weekend!!  At just 7 months old, Mojo went Best of Winners under breeder-judge Ms. Davern Pluis for his FIRST major!!  On Sunday, he did it again!!  Best of Winners for 2 points under judge Mr. Richard Byrd.  Congrats to owners Greg and Dennise Dutson. 

July 8 through 12 - River City Cluster of Dog Shows in San Antonio, TX
Flirt had a GREAT weekend in HOT San Antonio....and Flirt was HOT too!!  She won the breed all five days of the cluster and took a Group Four under Elizabeth Muthard in tough competition.  She also made the cut under Charles Olvis and we are HAPPY!!! 

IN CANADA - Cash, Renaissance Loroka's What Spending Limit won Best of Breed from the classes for 2 points towards his Canadian championship and later that week...went Best in Sweepstakes.  GO Cash and
we are very proud of you.  Congrats to owner/handler Kathy Lormis.

BISS CH Russet Leather Hunter's Dance CD MH RA NA

Konner's kids do GREAT!!!
IN CALIFORNIA - Battue, CH Russet Leather Hunter's Dance CD MH RA NA, won the Lone Cypress Vizsla Club Specialty to become a NEW Specialty Best In Show winner!!  Congrats to breeder/owner Jamie Walton.

July 2 through 5 - Lone Star State Classic in Dallas, TX
Flirt celebrated the 4th of July with a BANG!!!  Two Group Firsts and a Group Second under judges Mrs. Debbie Campbell, Mr. Douglas Johnson, and Mrs. Betty Anne Stenmark. 

On Friday, Ashton, Redwind Burning In The Canyon, sired by our boy Cody - CH Renaissance Noble Talisker MH went Winners Dog and Best of Winners on Friday under breed judge, Mrs. Vicki Abbott.  Congrats to owner Carol Betzer!!

JUNE 2009            Summer is HERE!!

June 25 through 28 - Oklahoma City Summer Classic in Oklahoma City, OK
Flirt went BEST IN SHOW on Thursday under judge Ms. Marjorie Martorella.  WOW!! WOW!! WOW!!  She won the breed all four days and received two Group Firsts under Mr. Edd Bivin and Mr. Everett Dean Jr and a Group Two under Mr. Robert Slay.  WHAT a WEEKEND in front of her home crowd!!!

Souix Valley Kennel Club in Vermillion, South Dakota
Emma went Best of Breed and took a Sporting Group Four!!!  YEAH Emma and owner-handler Ingrid Ganesbom

June 18 through 21 - Summer Solstice in Cambridge, MN
Flirt had another FANTASTIC weekend WINNING Best of Breed ALL four days and took a Group Two and Three under Mr. Edd Bivin and Terry Stacy in a VERY competitive Sporting Group.  YAHOOOOOO!!!!

Clackamas Valley Kennel Club
Jasper, Renaissance Mr. Jazzy Jasperado, went Winners Dog for his first 4 point major!!  Yahoooo!!!

Konner earns his second leg toward his Senior Hunter title.  Yahoooooo!

June 12, 13 and 14 -
Miami Valley Vizsla Club Supported entry in Troy, OH
Flirt won Best of Breed under judge Col. Jonathen Chase!!  She then moved on to make a cut in a very competitive Sporting Group under Mr. Douglas Johnson!  GO Flirt!!

Miami Valley Vizsla Club specialty in Troy, OH
Flirt took FIRST Award of Merit from a large group of beautiful Vizslas under judge Mr. James Brown.

June 6, 7 and 8 - What another FABULOUS weekend for the Renaissance Family!!!
 

Ch Jen's Penny Matra Baci's Boogie Fever, Baci

Konner's kids do GREAT!!!
Skyline Dog Fanciers of San Mateo County in Vallejo, CA
Ch Jen's Penny Matra Baci's Boogie Fever, Baci, went Best of Breed under judge Mr. Richard Beauchamp.  Congrats to owner Statford Marnie! and breeder Nancy Gaurascio!!

Moberly Kennel Club show in Moberly, MO
Hallie wins Best of Breed both days and takes a GROUP FOUR under Mrs. Susan St. John-Brown.  GO HALLIE!!  Congrats to owner/handler JaNell Verebeyli!!!

IN THE FIELD...
Rhett earns his JUNIOR HUNTER title with his last two legs garnering scores of 8s and 9s from the judges.  AWESOME!!!!  Congrats to his owner, Kathy Lormis!

Konner earns his first leg toward his Senior Hunter title.  Yahoooooo!

CONGRATS to all the dogs, their owners and handlers...WOW!!

MAY 2009             Happy Mother's Day!

May 30 and 31 - Another GREAT WEEKEND!!

Fox River and Stone City Kennel Club shows in Illinois
Flirt had a another FANTASTIC weekend WINNING the Sporting Group under Everett Dean Jr and placing second in the groups on Sunday under Col. Jerry Weiss.  YAHOOOOOO!!!!

Rhett earned two legs towards his Junior Hunter title.  CONGRATS to owners Roy & Kathy Lormis.  Two more to go...........

Pasadena Kennel Club in Pasadena, CA
Ashton, Redwind Burning In The Canyon, sired by our boy Cody - CH Renaissance Noble Talisker MH went Winners Dog at the Southern California Vizsla Club supported entry for his first major - FOUR points too!!  CONGRATS to owner Carol Betzer and breeder Kathy Jacobson!
                                     

May 24, 25 and 26 - What an AWESOME WEEKEND!!!

Michigan Apple Blossom Cluster in Kalamazoo, MI
Flirt had a FANTASTIC weekend winning the breed all four days and taking a Group Three under Eva Berg and three Group Fours under judges Eugene Blake, Arley Hussin, and Nancy Liebes!  WOW!!

Spokane Kennel Club in Spokane, WA
Sean wins Best of Winners on Saturday under Gretchen Schultz for his FIRST major!  On Sunday, he went Winners Dog under Paula Hartinger for two more points.  Monday, he went Reserve Winners Dog.  GO SEAN GO!!

Twin Cities Vizsla Club Specialty
Emma WON a FIVE point major at the TCVC Specialty under Dr. Lee Reasin.  YAHOOOOO!!!!!!!  Now she has both her majors.  CONGRATS to owner Ingrid Granesbom.
 

May 15 and 17 - Another GREAT WEEKEND!!!
Sunflower Kennel Club of Olathe, KS in Gardner, KS
Flirt took a Group Three under Mr. Michael Faulkner.  GO FLIRT!!!

Show-Me Vizsla Club Specialty
Flirt gets the only Award of Merit....
 

May 9 and 10 - Rio Grande Kennel Club in Albuquerque, NM
Flirt wins the breed and takes a Group Four under Kitty Steidel.
 

May 2 and 3 - Olympia Dog Fanciers Association
Sean, Renaissance Better Than Money, made his showring debut in style going Best of Winners on Saturday under Larry Sinclair and Best of Breed on Sunday under Bud DiDinato for a total of four points.  Much thanks to his new handler and BEST FRIEND Lindsey Fields.

May 1 through 3 - Dairyland Cluster in Jefferson, WI
Badger Kennel Club
Odie WON the SPECIALTY on Sunday under Richard Edwin Lake and Flirt took an Award of Merit.  Rana finished her CHAMPIONSHIP.........YAHOO!!!

Janesville-Beloit Kennel Club
Odie won the breed on Saturday under Marjorie Martorella and Flirt went Best of Opposite!! AWESOME!!

Badger Kennel Club
Flirt won the breed on Friday under Honey Anne Glendinning and made a cut in the group under Linda C. More.  YIPPEE!!  AND...Rana, Renaissance Ms. Rumba of Red Run WON the FIVE point major going Best of Winners.

APRIL 2009             Redbuds are bloomin' in Oklahoma!

April 25 and 26

Tri State KC in Grove, OK
Flirt wins the breed all three days and takes a Group Three under Mrs. Arlene Davis!

NEWS from the Konner Kids
In California, Baci, Jen's Penny Boogie Fever not only won the breed but took a Group Three under Tom Hale.  Baci just earned his championship title this month as well!  He is doing AWESOME and we are very proud of him.  Congratulations to his breeder, Nancy Guarascio, and owners...

In Tennessee, Ace, Boshar's Ace's High at DaisyMae. won the breed from the 6 - 9 puppy class and made a cut in the group.  We wish to congratulate his breeders, Sherry Klein and Sharon Schroader, and owner-handler Ashley...

April 18 and 19 - Fond du Lac KC in Fond du Lac, WI
Odie, CH Renaissance Salute To Odin JH, wins the breed and takes a Group Two.  WAY to GO Odie and handler Sue Shore.  Thank YOU!!

April 10 thru 12 - Grand Lake cluster in Grove, OK
Flirt wins the breed all three days and takes a Group Four under Mrs. Nancy Simmonds!

April 3 thru 5 - Sunflower Cluster in Valley Center, KS
Flirt wins the breed all three days and makes the cut in groups each day.  Flirt is doing GREAT!!

MARCH 2009             Is it SPRING yet!

March 28 - Chintimini Kennel Club in WA
Jazz, Renaissance Mr Jazzy Jazperado, went Winners Dog under Mrs. Honey Anne Glendinning.  Congrats to owners John and Jennifer Littrell.

News from DOWN UNDER! - CONGRATULATIONS TEDDY!!
North Shore Gundog Specialty Show
Teddy WINS his SECOND Best in Specialty Sporting/Gundog show under Canadian judge, Mrs. Judith Hunt and won the breed all three days.  GO TEDDY!!!

March 4 thru 8 - Best Li'l Cluster in Texas, San Antonio, TX
Flirt wins the breed all four days and WINS the Sporting Group under Mr. Lester Mapes and also takes a Group Two.  Thank you Michelle Porfido and Linda Clark!  GO TEAM FLIRT!

March 1 - Gateway Cluster in Belleville, IL
Flirt wins the breed all three days and takes a Group Four under Dr. Ron Spritzer!  She looked gorgeous!!!Thank you Linda Clark!  GO FLIRT and Linda!!
 

FEBRUARY 2009             Happy Valentine's Day!

February 27 - Gateway Vizsla Club Specialty
Flirt WINS the Gateway Vizsla Club Specialty under the expert guidance of her handler, Linda Clark.  She also won the breed both days at Belleville, IL and took a Group Four.  Thank you Linda for a great weekend!!!
 

News from DOWN UNDER! - CONGRATULATIONS TEDDY!!
North Shore Kennel Association Champion Show
Teddy goes BEST INTERMEDIATE IN GROUP in Auckland, New Zealand!!  He won the Sporting Group under Canadian judge Thomas Touzel and then took Best Intermediate under Swedish judge Dan Ericsson.
 

February 6 - Connecticut Valley Vizsla Club Specialty
Flirt, CH Renaissance Girls Gone Wild,  took an AWARD OF MERIT.  YAHOOO!!