Whelped on January 12, 2004 – 3D/2B at Zabava Borzoi
Sire: MSBIS Am Can Ch Zabava Mercury, JC ROM-C* “Merkusha”
(2005 BCOA National Specialty SBOS winner, # 2 Borzoi in 2008, 2008 BCOC BISS, 2008 PSBC BISS, BCNC 2008 BISS, 2007 BCNC BOSS, 2006 PSBC BOSS, 2007 PSBC BOSS, 2006 BCOC AOM, 2003 PSBC WD, 2004 PSBC BOW/AOM, 2003 BCOC Best in Sweeps, multiple group winner and placer)
Dam: BISS MBIF Am Can Ch Avatar Insight, JC* “Sanya”
(2006 PSBC BISS, 2005 BCOA AOM, 2003 BCOA AOM, 2003 BCNC AOM, 2001 BCOC WB, 2000 PSBC Best Puppy, multiple Best-in-Field)
Both Sanya and Merkusha were big-time specialty winners and the puppies’ pedigree looked great. They were both light on their feet and that was passed on to their puppies. The kids had gorgeous heads, type, and coat. This litter was linebred on one of our all-time favorites, MBIS MSBIS Am Ch Mariza Rising Star Forever.
Pedigree
THE BOYS
Am Ch Zabava Fandango “Dandy”
Owned by Zabava Borzoi
Dandy was a multiple Best-of-Breed winner. He also had a five-point grand-championship win over several specials. Dandy’s first major came from 6-9 class and he also won his sweepstakes class at the 2004 BCOC Specialty.
Am Ch Zabava Flamenco* “Bizet”
Owned by Marilyn and Eric Laudenslager in California
Bizet was a Best-of-Breed winner and had two majors towards his grand championship. He was RWD at the 2008 PSBC Specialty. Bizet was a stunning Borzoi with floating gait. He truly combined the best of his two parents. Bizet was super sweet and smart boy, too.
Zabava Figaro “Figgie”
Owned by Patricia Wiseman, Ostrov Borzoi in Washington State, Co-Owned by Zabava Borzoi
Figgie was a super sweet and funny boy with a gorgeous head and coat. He never met our expectations as far as shows, but he exceeded them as a wonderful companion.
THE GIRLS
Am Ch Zabava Fabergé “Schmoo”
Owned by Phyllis Potter, Islehaven Borzoi, Patricia Wiseman, Ostrov Borzoi, Co-Owned by Zabava Borzoi
Schmoo was a multiple Best-of-Breed winner and finished with three majors.
Zabava Fleur De Lis “Makani”
Owned by Georgina & Joe Wall in Washington State
Makani was very fast and playful puppy. Her name means “wind” in Hawaiian language and it fit her perfectly.