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- "COOPER"
- U-CDX CH Huntwyck's Woodland Cooper VCD2,UD, TD, SH, MX, MXJ, NJP, VC
- A.K.C. Canine Good Citizen Certificate
- (OFA VZ-4054G26M-T)
- April 26, 1991 - June 2, 2003
- Owners: Melissa O. Thomas
- email: mthomas1@elp.rr.com
- Sire: CH Sandyacre Poquito Chile Bean UDX, MH, MX,
- VC, ROM, HOF
- Dam: Can.BISS CH Penlee's Constant Caper CDX, NA
- My first exposure to Vizslas was Cooper's sire, Ch. Sandyacre Poquito Chile Bean, UDX, MH, MX, VC, ROM. I was impressed with his personality and accomplishments; so it would be a Chile-pup for me!
- Cooper was bred by Jim and Tommie Skrintney of Covington, Lousisana. It was with great anticipation in June of 1991, that my son and I drove to Houston to meet Jim and pick a puppy. According to Rhys, Cooper picked us! From the beginning, Cooper showed a zest for life and tried hard to please me with anything he attempted. Cooper is incredibly outgoing, 'gregarious' would be a better choice of words. Cooper's pedigree backs his strengths to be successful. He thinks that pleasing me is the best thing that can happen to him. Cooper is also a "talker" and can be downright silly at times. Some people remarked, "You'd better fix that silliness". I figure that I'll need some humor as we continue to compete and work on an OTCh. and TDX.
- We began our partnership with tracking. Tracking in the Southwest desert is tough, not only because of the rough terrain, but also the heat factors... and snakes! Earning a TD was the first title that I wanted, and I made it "all consuming". We succeeded in Dec. of 1992, in the freezing cold of New Mexico surrounded by 5+ inches of snow. Following that title we embarked on a Championship and training for hunt tests. Cooper has his JH and his Senior Hunter.
- Cooper is my first Vizsla, and I filled our calendar with fun matches in obedience. I wanted to be as competitive as Chile Bean and Maria. May 1994 we earned our CD with good scores and multiple placements. On May 7, 1994, we attended our home show in El Paso, TX. As the morning progressed, there were some great performances in Open B. First place was a 199.5. Maria scored a 198 with Chile, which quickly prompted her challenge of , "Beat that with your Vizsla, Melissa". (We're always challenging one another; throwing down the gauntlet.) It was on that day that Cooper and I danced a 'Texas Two-Step', which blended to PERFECTION. I had no idea how well we'd done... There were equally top competitors in the ring. My nerves were completely frazzled, and I so badly wanted to qualify and get a placement... As Judge Phil Marr gave his appreciation to the stewards. etc. I really only listened for my number. I heard the number, but not the score. The applause was thunderous. I had placed first, and I did not know the score until I heard the score for the second, which was 199.5. Then it hit me! Cooper and I had earned a perfect score, a 200! He is the first Vizsla to accomplish this!
- So where did we go next? On to Open and Utility and Agility. We began competing in AKC agility in September of 1995. By 1996 we were working on Master Excellent legs and in April of 1997 Cooper was the first Vizsla to earn a MX title! That was so neat! We will continue with our obedience and agility and fine tuning our TDX work.
- What started out as a hobby has become a passion. Cooper is a great Vizsla buddy to share my time with.
COOPER STATS
- Cooper was whelped 4/26/91
- Height 24.25 inches
- Weight 57 lbs
- "Cooper" ranks 2nd in the Agility JWW Excellent Class for 1998 in Front & Finish JWW Agility standings.
- "Cooper" ranks 2nd in the Agility JWW- B Excellent Class for 1998 in Front & Finish JWW Agility standings.
- Cooper places 2nd in the International Sweepstakes World Class Agility competition with a clean run on July 24, 1999. Cooper is the only Vizsla to place in the Top 10 two years in a row at the Astro World Dog Series Show in Houston, TX.
- Cooper ranks 4th in the Excellent Class for 1998 in Front & Finish agility standings
- Cooper earns his first Double Q in agility and MACH points
- Cooper places 10th in the Agility International Class on July 18, 1998 at the Astro Hall shows.
- 1997 Agility Standings #2 in Excellent Class
- 1997 was 4th for OTCh. Ratings in 'Front & Finish'
- 1997 Cooper is ranked #9 in the VCA's "Top Ten Obedience"
- Cooper earns his first Master Agility leg with a third place at the first agility trial held by the V.C.A. 1996 Nationals in Maryland
- April 27, 1997 Cooper finishes his Master Agility title in Louisiana. Cooper is the First Vizsla to complete this title.
- 1996 - OTCh. Point Ratings No. 10
- 1996 - Delaney System No. 7
- 1996 - Agility standings - No. 1 Vizsla in the Agility Excellent class and No. 10 for Open
- Cooper earned his first OTCh. point placing 2nd in Open B at the Chaparral Kennel Club show on Oct. 13, 1996.
- 1995 Agility standings #4 in Novice Agility
- 1994 - No. 2 in the Delany system, right behind his Dad
- November 1994 Front & Finish features an article on Cooper's 200.
- November 11, 1994 Cooper won High Scoring Dog in Trial at the Rio Salado Vizsla Club Specialty.
- May 7,1994 Cooper is the first vizsla to achieve a perfect 200 score in an A.K.C. obedience trial under judge Mr. Phil Marr. Cooper won High Scoring Dog in Trial at the Rio Grande Obedience Dog Club in El Paso, TX.
- T.D. earned on December 7, 1992
- CH. completed on August 14, 1993
- J.H. title earned on September 25, 1993
- C.D. completed March 7, 1994
- C.D.X. completed July 23, 1994
- C.G.C. awarded July 14, 1995
- N.A. completed September 30, 1995
- O.A. completed February 24,1996
- U.D. completed August 31, 1996
- U-CD earned June 15, 1996
- A.X. completed July 20, 1996
- M.X. earned April 27, 1997
- U-C.D.X. completed February 14, 1998 with a 2nd place
- S.H. title earned on March 7, 1998
- V.C. completed all requirements on Sunday March 7, 1998
- V.C. issued April 27,1998
- A.X.J. completed June 27, 1998 (First Vizsla to complete A.X.J. title)
- M.X.J. completed November 20, 1999
- N.J.P. completed December 15, 2002 (16th AKC title)
- If you have comments or suggestions, email us at poquitov@comcast.net
- This page created by Harold Zucconi
- Last updated 11/24/03 by Maria Zucconi