MBIS MSBIS Am Ch Mariza Rising Star Forever* x SBOS Am Ch Falkenar Sunbarr Scitabria*
December 7, 1995 — December 23, 2004
Bred by Mary Fisher & Pat Toy (Mariza)
Owned by Irina Terra & Kristina Terra (Zabava)
Mitzka was one in a million. He was our first show dog in the United States, and even so, as complete unknowns, we handled him to Best Male Borzoi (All Breed System) and #2 Borzoi (Breed System, trailing #1, who was professionally shown by 40 points). His record speaks volume as to his quality. His pictures are worth one thousand words. Full dentition, scissors bite, high-set ears, excellent feet, gorgeous headpiece, perfect tail, and silky correct coat. Without question, his strongest side was movement – extended and balanced side gait and complete soundness: Mitzka had never put a paw down wrong. As far as his personality, he was a kind, smart and considerate companion. He was so in tune with his people emotionally, we will always miss Mitzka… Sleep well our beautiful angel.
Mitzka’s accomplishments included:
• Best Male Borzoi, All Breed System, 2002
• #2 Borzoi (Breed System) 2002
• AOM 2000 BCOA National, breed specialist Ms. Christina Raton (Australia)
• BISS 2002 BCOC Specialty, breed specialist Mr. Jim Gibson (Tbilisi Borzoi)
• BISS 2002 PSBC Specialty, breed specialist Ms. Henri Goldner (Echovesna Borzoi)
• BISS 2003 PSBC Specialty, breed specialist Ms. Nadine Johnson (Rising Star Borzoi)
• Group 1, Rose City Classic Cluster in Portland, Oregon, judge Ms. Carol Esterkin
• Group 1, judge Ms. Monica Canestrini
Mitzka’s Pedigree
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- Mitzka and Kristina in Monterey, California
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- Mitzka’s favorite spot to rest- in the cool ivy
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- Mitzka in Central Park with Kristina
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- One of our most favorite pictures of Mitzka
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- Mitzka winning BISS at the 2003 PSBC Specialty as a veteran
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- Mitzka winning the Hound Group under judge Monica Canestrini
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- Mitzka is Group 2
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- Mitzka winning Group 2
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- Mitzka winning Group 2 under breed specialist Mary Ellen Campagnon
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- Mitzka, Group 3
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- Mitzka, another Group 3 placement
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- Irina and Mitzka in Central Park. Mitzka did make the cut at Westminster.
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- Mitzka with Vassia, who will grow up to become a Top Borzoi himself (Jp Am Can Ch Zabava Meteor)
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- MItzka with his great-granddaughter Makani
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- Mitzka and his son Roosik in their usual spot
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- Mitzka and half-sister Sanya swimming in Puget Sound
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- Mitzka, Jazzy, and Roosik with Grandmother
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- Mitzka winning Group 3 under judge Daniel Dowling
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- Mitzka hunting squirrels in Central Park
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- One of Mitaka’s first big wins BOB at the Western Gazehound Show in Canada
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- Mitzka Group 2 in 2001
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- Mitzka and his daughter Tutta in California
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- Mitzka LOVED to swim, pictured here on the beach in California
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- MSBIS Am Can Ch Mariza Brother Karamazov at 6 months