CH Windrunner FAWA Kaleidoscope, RA, BCAT, CGC, TKI, NACS NW1, NACSW L1C, C-SWP, CCSS-L1
"Luc"
Luc is Picard from the Windrunner FAWA Trekies litter. His mom is Jinks (GCH CH Fawa Windrunner High Jinks JH OA AXJ CGCA
AKC SR79701705), his sire is is Zeen (CH Paradox Amazeen Glory AKC SR83535802)
Luc's OFA Link
AKC SR79701705), his sire is is Zeen (CH Paradox Amazeen Glory AKC SR83535802)
Luc's OFA Link
Luc is entered in a research study with the University of Missouri and the OFA. His preliminary OFA was done at 12 months, per the study requirements. We did the PennHip at the same time. At 2 his final OFA was done. As I continually do health testing on my dogs, the OFA link will show current results.
As a 2+ yr old pup, he was a force! A very affectionate, very physical, very "airborne," and loving to learn pup. we tried beginning agility (not good for old human), scent work, Rally, FastCat, and most important, as he is a Vizsla, we focused on BIRDS. He has earned his show Championship. He has passed the three required Odor Recognition Tests to make him eligible to enter NACSW trials, has his NACSW NW1, and has competed in an AKC Scent trial, but any scent games are game.
For his first 2 years a big focus for him was the field, and thanks to a wonderful "neighbor," we worked hard in that arena. He is steady to wing and shot, is retrieving well. Releasing the bird is still a "discussion," but he has on phenomenal nose for the birds and loves the game. We were lucky enough to have a mentor and trainer in this new venue for us. And she is not 100+ miles away.
Luc entered his first Field trial, and ran well. No placements as he needs experience and steadiness. BUT, he ran the entire course, found 3 birds! So, it was a win for us. His second Field Trial resulted in 4th (out of 17) place!
With much discussion with a phenomenal trainer, I learned that because I trained Luc to KNOW where I am (essential skill in off leash life), I reduced his "field distance" drive. Some time sooner or later we will go to the Hunt Test world to play there. Birds are currently on the back burner as we work on his Rally and Scent titles.
Most of all, Luc is a gentle, powerful boy. He has a deep desire to please, and I so appreciate that temperament!
As a 2+ yr old pup, he was a force! A very affectionate, very physical, very "airborne," and loving to learn pup. we tried beginning agility (not good for old human), scent work, Rally, FastCat, and most important, as he is a Vizsla, we focused on BIRDS. He has earned his show Championship. He has passed the three required Odor Recognition Tests to make him eligible to enter NACSW trials, has his NACSW NW1, and has competed in an AKC Scent trial, but any scent games are game.
For his first 2 years a big focus for him was the field, and thanks to a wonderful "neighbor," we worked hard in that arena. He is steady to wing and shot, is retrieving well. Releasing the bird is still a "discussion," but he has on phenomenal nose for the birds and loves the game. We were lucky enough to have a mentor and trainer in this new venue for us. And she is not 100+ miles away.
Luc entered his first Field trial, and ran well. No placements as he needs experience and steadiness. BUT, he ran the entire course, found 3 birds! So, it was a win for us. His second Field Trial resulted in 4th (out of 17) place!
With much discussion with a phenomenal trainer, I learned that because I trained Luc to KNOW where I am (essential skill in off leash life), I reduced his "field distance" drive. Some time sooner or later we will go to the Hunt Test world to play there. Birds are currently on the back burner as we work on his Rally and Scent titles.
Most of all, Luc is a gentle, powerful boy. He has a deep desire to please, and I so appreciate that temperament!
