BHS Am GCH Zabava Tabasco, JC x BISS Am Can Ch Coburn Seabreeze at Islehaven
June 16, 2012 — October 20, 2025
Bred by Phyllis Potter (Islehaven), Patricia Wiseman (Ostrov), Irina Terra & Kristina Terra (Zabava)
Heart, Eyes, Thyroid and DM(N/N) normal – CHIC
photo by Veni Harlan
Darwin was a gorgeous, typey and elegant boy. He was Tricia’s pick from the litter and he proved to have fantastic success in the show ring. Darwin finished his American championship at the BCOA National Specialty by being awarded Best Bred By Exhibitor and RWD by breeder judge Ms. Anne Midgarden of Teine Borzoi. Along the way to his championship, he was recognized by breeder judges and fellow exhibitors. Darwin sired two litters, one for Thunderstruck Borzoi in Oregon and another for Highgarden and Teine Borzoi. Darwin was our longest-lived male Borzoi. We were so lucky to have this beautiful soul for so long…
Darwin’s achievements included:
•Best in Specialty Show, 2018 Puget Sound Borzoi Club, Ms. Anne Midgarden (Teine Borzoi)
Best Bred By Exhibitor and RWD for a major at the Borzoi Club of America National Specialty show, breed specialist Ms. Anne Midgarden (Teine Borzoi)
•WD for a major, breed specialist Mr. Kevin Shiel (Phaedra Borzoi)
• WD at the All-Hound Club of Bellingham, breed specialist Ms. Lena Tambour (Tamboer Borzoi)
Darwin was from the Isle litter, which included:
Am Ch Zabava Islehaven Ostrov Bermuda* “Czar”
Am Ch Zabava Islehaven Ostrov Isabela* “Kiska”
Ua Ch Zabava Islehaven Ostrov Barbados “Barbos”
Am Can Ch Islehaven Ostrov Zabava Antigua* “V”
Islehaven Zabava Ostrov Tobago at Coburn “TobyRoo”
Islehaven Zabava Ostrov Miyako “Ninja”
Islehaven Ostrov Zabava Jamaica “Maica”
Darwin’s Pedigree
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- Darwin’s BISS under breeder judge Anne Midgarden
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- Am Ch Ostrov Zabava Islehaven Ceylonat 11 months
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- Darwin’s beautiful expression
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- Am Ch Ostrov Zabava Islehaven Ceylon at 4 years
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- Darwin in Lompoc, photo by Gordon Walter
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- Darwin, WD for a major under breeder judge Mr. Kevin Shimel
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- Darwin at 4 years
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- Darwin at 11 months
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- Darwin winning Best Veteran in Sweeps under Janet Adams
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- Darwin at 13 years
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- Happy Darwin trotting around Zabava
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- Am Ch Ostrov Zabava Islehaven Ceylon at 10 weeks
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- Darwin, the tail wagger
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- Darwin has the zoomies!
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- Darwin, the cutest puppy and his mommy’s favorite
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- Baby Darwin
Darwin at younger ages:
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- Darwin at 6 weeks
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- Darwin at 8 weeks
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- Darwin at 10 weeks
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- Darwin at 16 weeks
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- Darwin at 6 months