Crispin has achieved many firsts for the breed here in Australia, including:
- The first Australian bred HWV to gain an Australian Champion title
- The first HWV in the world to gain an obedience title
- The first HWV in Australia to compete in and achieve a Retrieving title
Crispin gained his first pass in UD at the NSW Spring Fair in 2011 - watch the video here.
Critiques
Blacktown K&TC 10/3/12. Judge: Ms Fazey
"From the moment I put my hands on him I could hear each point of the Breed Standard"
Sydney Royal Easter Show 2010.
Judge: Mr A Landarte (Uruguay)
"My BOB was a lovely size, beautiful coat, excellent front and head, excellent temperament. Could be a bit better in the rear but he is an excellent representative of the breed"
Crispin gains his Utility Dog title on 29 July 2012
Special thanks to JOHN ELLEM of Camarna Kennels, Sydney, who is Crispin's personal groomer and does a wonderful job.
Want to see more pics?
See Crispin's photo album here.
Click here to see Crispin's latest TV commercial for Purina Ruffs!
Crispin has also had a very successful show career and has led the way for other Hungarian Wirehaired Vizslas in the show ring. Here are some of his show highlights:
- Best of Breed, Sydney Royal Easter Show 2010
- Runner-up Best of Breed, Hungarian Vizsla Club NSW 2010
- Best of Breed - Wirehaired Vizsla in Show, Hungarian Vizsla Club NSW 2009
- Reserve Dog Challenge, Hungarian Vizsla Club NSW Oct 2008 (Junior Wirehaired Vizsla in Show, FCI Grading "Very Good")
- Best of Breed - Wirehaired Vizsla in Show, Hungarian Vizsla Club NSW April 2008
- 1 x Runner-up Best Exhibit in Group
- 4 x Minor Puppy in Group
- 1 x Minor Puppy in Show
- 2 x Puppy in Group
- 2 x Junior in Group
- 1 x Junior in Show