Jake was born in Bloomington, Indiana.   We were looking for a Vizsla with an excellent temperament that would be versatile and do well in agility, conformation, and especially field/hunt.   His mother, Dart (BISS DC AFC Red Oak Totem from Snowridge AX MXJ OF MH), is what drew us to the litter, she is an amazingly versatile Vizsla.  She has placed at Nationals in the field, show ring, and agility ring, all owner handled, and is a 3rd generation Specialty winner. Dart is taking a break from working towards her MACH title to be bred to DC AFC Grousebend's Dago Red MH (Ozzy) this spring.

Mark would like to take credit for Jake's success, but in reality Jake has just been a dream dog. He is a natural retriever, has a natural honor, stop to flush, is serious and focused in the field, and covers a lot of ground on his runs while always working for his handler.   He was listed in the Top 10 in the field during his puppy career, earned his Junior Hunter title at 7 months old in 4 straight passes and earned his first blue field trial ribbon at only 6 months old.  At 11 months old he earned a Prize 1 in NAVHDA's Natural Ability Test. Broke by Mark in less than 3 months over the summer, he finished his field championship and amateur field championship mostly at GSP and all breed trials in his first gun dog season at the age of 2. Mark is now training him in agility, where he has as much drive as he does in the field - he's a handful! In 2010 Mark also started showing him in the breed ring, where he has gone Best of Breed over specials and just needs 1 major to finish his Show/Dual Championship.

Like most Vizslas, Jake is a big snuggler and lover, preferring to be in a lap if at all possible.  He is very affectionate, loves to give kisses, and will attempt to pin you down to do so.  He is Mark's best buddy and companion, our baby's protector, and the entertainment in our day. With a heart of gold and his irrestible "happy dance," he's everything we could have hoped for in a vizsla, and in our hearts there will never be another like him.

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