JET
Nysa Hill Timeless Velocity at Speedy G
Jet floats across the ring with sidegait evocative of his lovely ancestry, taking Winners Dog honors both days at his two first shows, as a six-month old pup. His sire Viggo was the Top US Male 2010, and National Specialty Best of Opposite Sex to our Moxi, the top whippet in specialty history and the granddam of this breeding. Dam Epic is herself a Specialty Best in Show and Group Winner. Jet is owned, presented and loved by Kim Gonzales of Speedy G. Bred by Angie Diehl of Nysa Hill.
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| "Jet" - Nysa Hill Timeless Velocity at Speedy G, WD his first two shows, owner-handled by Kim Gonzales of Speedy G. Photo Credit - Miles Fenn. |
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| "Winston" - Nysa Hill Tides of Destiny Presented by Mandy Clevenger |
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| WINSTON
Nysa Hill Tides of Destiny
Winston exhibits the trademark reach of drive of his famous grandsire Reign, the top sire of all time, and granddam Moxi, the top whippet in specialty history. Here he's shown making his debut at the Burbank Kennel Club with Moxi's handler Mandy Clevenger. Winston is owned and loved by Chris and Carol Lininger. Bred by Angie Diehl of Nysa Hill, and Kathy & Taylor Wilkinson of Destiny.
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| Esteemed Breeder-Judge Thomas Munch (Flic Flac - Germany) awards "Percy" AWC Specialty BOS to his Granddam Moxi for Another Record-Breaking SBIS, July 29, 2011, Lompoc, CA |
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| PERCY
AWC Specialty BOS Ch Destiny Pursuit of Happiness at Nysa Hill
Not even two years of age, Percy has had a tremendous year, garnering multiple Best of Breeds over specials, and then finishing himself with a bang from the Bred-By-Exhibitor Class at the Mission Circuit, along with a BBE G2 for the second year in a row shown by co-owner and co-breeder Taylor Wilkinson of Destiny. Exceeding his own record, he goes AWC Specialty Best of Opposite Sex to his own Granddam Moxi as she wins yet another, historic record-breaking Specialty Best in Show July 29, 2011.
Percy was co-bred by Angie Diehl of Nysa Hill and Kathy Wilkinson of Destiny. Percy is also shown selectively by whippet expert Mandy Clevenger.
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MOXI
Another Historic AWC Specialty Best in Show
Just shy of nine years of age, Moxi wins yet another record-breaking Specialty Best in Show at the AWC Western at Lompoc in a deep entry under world-renowned Breeder-Judge Mr. Thomas Munch of Flic Flac (Germany).
Again coming from the Veterans' Class, as she did winning her Third National in April at Lexington, KY, Moxi continues to shine and only gets better with time.
Moxi is owned by Linda Stewart, Angie Diehl and Dr. Dennis Sumara. Moxi's Breeders are Linda Stewart, Dr. Dennis Sumara and Raymond Yurick. Moxi was shown at Lompoc this year by Mandy Clevenger.
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| Moxi Wins Another Record-Breaking Specialty Best in Show at the AWC Western under Judge Thomas Munch (Flic Flac - Germany) shown by Mandy Clevenger. |
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PERCY REPEATS!
AWC Specialty BOS Ch Destiny Pursuit of Happiness at Nysa Hill
As if he hadn't already wowed everyone with the year he's had, Percy went on to repeat his Friday Specialty performance by going BOS to the current #1 whippet in the US on Saturday, July 30, 2011 under Judge Paula Nykiel.
Percy is owned, loved and shown by breeder Taylor Wilkinson along with co-breeders Angie Diehl of Nysa Hill and Kathy Wilkinson of Destiny. Percy is also shown by whippet expert Mandy Clevenger.
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| "Percy" - AWC Specialty BOS and Ch Destiny Pursuit of Happiness at Nysa Hill |
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| History is Made - Moxi Becomes the Only Whippet to Ever Win Three AWC National Specialty Bests in Show Under Judge Mrs. Harriett Lee. |
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| MOXI MAKES HISTORY
MBIS MSBIS Ch Brushwood's Moxi of Endeavor
From the Veterans Class, Moxi
wins an historic Third National Specialty Best in Show at the AWC National, Lexington KY, by respected Breeder-Judge Mrs. Harriett Lee of Winsmith.
Moxi's two previous National wins were in 2004 from the classes in Raleigh, under Judge Mr Espen Engh (Jet's - Norway) and in 2006 at Boston, under expert Bo Bengtson (Bohem). This year's National Best in Show makes Moxi the only whippet in history to ever win three Nationals.
Moxi is owned by Linda Stewart, Angie Diehl and Dr. Dennis Sumara. Moxi's Breeders are Linda Stewart, Dr. Dennis Sumara and Raymond Yurick. Moxi was shown at Lexington this year by breeder Daniel Lockhart of Saxon Shore.
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8.30.09 CONGRATS NEW CHAMPION SERI !
Ch Nysa Hill Serendipity
Ch Chelsea Chalcedony x Ch Del Cielo Sun Kiss Goodnight
In but a few months of showing under the loving guidance of owner Leslie Jordan of Colorado, our Nysa Hill Serendipity finished her championship from the 12-18 class on August 30. Along the way, Seri beat out specials for Best of Breed mulitple times, and taking a Hound Group 2 under Helen Lee James. We're so proud of our pretty, athletic Jasper x Goodnight girl and Leslie!
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SPECIALTY BEST IN SHOW: EPIC 3.14.08
Esteemed whippet breeder-judge Max Magder (Lorricbrook) selected Moxi daughter Epic from the field of excellence at this year's Greater San Diego Whippet Association. Dam Moxi won this specialty last year, in 2007, as well as 2006, both years she was top whippet in the US. We're grateful that Judge Magder found so many of the great qualities perpetuating through Moxi's progeny.
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| EPIC WINS HOUND GROUP, SWEEPS 4 BOBs
Our beautiful young Moxi daughter, Epic, took all four days of the breed at the Hanford cluster and won the Hound Group as well. Sincere appreciation to Group Judge Robert Frost, and Breed Judges Norm Patton, Houston Clark, Donovan Thompson and Kitty Steidel.
IN AN ENTRY OF 79, EPIC TAKES SELECT AOM AT DEL VALLE
Epic took Select Award of Merit honors in a deep, competitive field at the prestigious Del Valle KC on October 21. In only her second time out with her specials handler Michael Strockbine, Epic garnered the praise of Judge Mrs. Joan Anselm, as well as many breeders and judges who observed the large exhibit of top whippets from across the U.S.
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| Judge Ms. Dany Canino Gives Moxi Best in Show. Photo (c) 2007 by Kohler. |
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| BESTS IN SHOW TAKE MOXI TO 14 IN AMERICA
Deep gratitude to Judges Mrs. Betty-Anne Stenmark and Mrs. Christine Pollender-Calcinari for top honors at both days of the Louisiana Kennel Club, June 16 and 17, respectively. What a weekend! Also our best to Judge Mrs. Mary Ann Alston for breed and hound group wins. And July 7 and 21, Moxi took Bests in Show at the Coos Kennel Club and Conejo KC respectively. Hearty thanks to sighthound expert Judge Mr. William Bergum for such wonderful honors.
Moxi's Bests in Show
10 ALL-BREED BESTS IN SHOW STATESIDE
Our sincere thanks to Judge Ms. Dany Canino for this amazing win at the Intermountain KC May 3. Also to Group Judge Mrs. Barbara Alderman and Breed Judge Mr. Charles Trotter. This puts her totals at 27 Canadian Best in Shows, 10 U.S. Best in Shows, 10 U.S. Specialty Bests in Show, 3 National Specialty Best in Shows (2 Amercian, 1 Canadian); plus over 140 U.S. Best of Breeds, including 43 Group Firsts and 100 Group Placements in America.
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MOXI TOPS WESTERN HOUND CLASSIC APRIL 15
On Sunday, April 15, Moxi went on from the breed specialty to take top honors at the Western Hound Classic's competition of nearly 600 of the nation's best hounds as well. Many thanks for this huge honor to Breeder-Judge Mr. Raymond G. Barter of Australia - while every win is special, it's wonderful to be acknowledged so highly by an international expert of hounds, who's seen the best of what the world has to offer. Our thanks also to Judge Mrs. Carla La Fave who placed Moxi over 500 hounds on Saturday.
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| Moxi Final Go-Round in the Western Classic's Hound Group April 14. Photo (c) 2007 Angie Diehl. |
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| Photo: Peter Atkinson |
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MOXI NAMED "ONE OF THE GREATEST WHIPPETS OF ALL TIME"
The flagship publication of The Kennel Club (UK), the Kennel Gazette, asks Championship Show Judges to select their “Three Greatest Dogs of All Time” within a breed. Esteemed Breeder-Judge Mrs. Patsy Gilmour, Author of “Whippets Today,” has selected Moxi (12/06). To receive this accolade, from one of the premier whippet experts in the world, is an honor that will be remembered for a lifetime, and then some. Gilmour says, "She really had that wow factor, such lovely quality, long neck, perfect shoulders, topline and underline so seldom seen and she was so sound. Moxi went on to win the National again this year under Bo Bengtson.”
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NYSA HILL NEWS TICKER:
Viggo x Epic Pup
JET
WD His First Two Shows
Arapahoe KCs CO 9/24-25/11
Viggo x Epic Pup
LENNY
Best Puppy in Show
Italy 9/24-25/11
New Champion
PERCY
Specialty BOS
AWC Western Lompoc CA
July 2011
Record-Holder
MOXI
Specialty Best in Show
AWC Western Lompoc CA
July 2011
Record-Holder
MOXI
National Specialty Best in Show
AWC National Lexington, KY
April 2011
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Nysa Trio Venti Endeavor
VENTI
WINNERS BITCH
Judge Dr. John Shelton
Bahia Sur KC
Judge Jane Forsyth
Sierra-Tuolomne KC
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