







Chikumbi also did a great job in the ring, making her real show debut in a very strong junior class. She just turned 9 months old 5 days ago, so she was the youngest in het class and made it al the way to being placed 3rd Excellent! 



We are back home from a fantastic holiday in France! We have a lot to catch up on, so many updates to come.....
Photoshoot Ijaba & Chikumbi




Operation Jua
Last week Jua had to undergo an emergency operation to repair an invagination of her bowls. There was no foreign object found so it was just bad luck. Ofcourse we were shocked but the operation was completed without complications and she is now recovering. She is gaining a bit more strenght each day, and her temperature remains normal. To keep her quiet and relaxed for the first week (she is a very energetic bouncy puppy) her "brother" Bhanu is staying with us. Ijaba & Chikumbi are happy with their big friend visiting. We wish Jorna, Rene and kids a lot of strength during these difficult times, we are very proud of you guys for taking such good care of our little princess, you're the best!
Our girls enjoying the sun
Finally we took some nice pics of our girls again! We are so happy with how they get along, they are best friends, playing constantly and are really sweet together! We enjoy watching them everyday, and absolutely love them to bits! Check out lots of new pics of the girls here!!!

Mafinga Chivindi Jua
Bonnie v/d Born took a beautiful photoshoot of Jua (5 months old) and her big "brother" Bhanu. Thanks Bonnie for the fantastic pics! Check out all the photo's on their own site here!
I have been so busy lately, not enough time to update the site... But I have to put the Luxembourg dogshow results here because we are so proud, better late then never ;-) :
Tribute to Vizara Glenara: Vizara's win Breedersgroup at Luxembourg Dogshow 2009!!!

With four of Glenara's champion offspring (from 3 different litters) we entered the Breedersclass in Luxembourg, there was tough competition (16 other groups) but the Vizara's took home the victory! From left to right: Vizara Mbiti (Dutch Ch), Vizara Likoma Lechaim (Lux. Ch), Vizara Jukati (Dutch, Belgian, French, Int. CH) and Vizara Luangwa Ijaba (Dutch, Belgian. Int. Ch). Congratulations to Rens and Mariette!!!
First "showsteps" for baby Mafinga's
Last sunday Chikumbi, Jua & Beaudor participated in their first show in Alkmaar (Babyclass). Our goal was only that they would have a great time, enjoy themselves and get used to the hectic show atmosphere. Well, mission accomplished! They were so relaxed and having fun in and outside the ring, so we are proud of our little ones.
As a bonus our little girl Chikumbi also did a nice job in the ring, she was placed 2nd with a Very Promising and a fantastic report from judge Mrs. de Vries-Hoogland:
Magnificent bitch, beautiful type. Very beautiful feminine head, very alert. Very lovely neck, good strong front. Strong legs and feet. Good topline and tailset. Good ridge, crowns and box. Excellent depth of chest and spring of rib.
2 Very Promising
Mafinga Chigiya " Shangara"
We went to Marbella Spain for a short holiday. We visited Chigiya a.k.a. Shangara (purple girl) and made some nice walks with her and her RR friend Ramzes. Shangara is doing great, looks fantastic and is still the same happy, enthusiastic and high energy puppy as when she left us! It was special for us to spend some time with her again! We made some nice pictures -> click here!


* Vizara Glenara crossed over the rainbowbridge on March 17th. We are very sad about the loss of Ijaba's sweet mother, and our hearts go out to Rens and Mariette for their loss. Thank you Gelby for giving us our special girl, we will never forget you! Rest in peace...





*** 31st: We received Ijaba's Belgian title, and made a special page with her titels on it. Click here
*** 23rd: Ijaba is PREGNANT!!!!!!!!
Today we made an ultrasound and we saw at least 7 embryo's clearly on the monitor. They are still very small and it is difficult to know for sure how many puppies will be born so we have to be patient and just wait and see ;-) The pups are expected around 2 december.
*** 21st: We are watching Ijaba's every move to figure out if she is pregnant.... We have a good feeling, her behaviour is different, she is really lazy, sleeps a lot, doesn't really enjoy going for walks (after 20 minutes she is tired and drags along after me ) eats like crazy and her bellysize is grown from 56,5 cm to 59,5 cm...... but we made an appointment for the ultrasound this thursday (the 23rd), so then we will know for sure! Very exciting last days...pffff......
*** The photo's of our trip to Tallinn are online. For pics of Ijaba & Noldor click here. For pics of our journey and beautifull Tallinn click here.
*** Ijaba and Noldor mated on 30/9 and 1/10. The matings went very well and will hopefully result in a litter of sweet and healthy little puppies! We will keep our fingers crossed!
*** 26th: We arrived in Tallinn, Estonia! Our initial plan was to go with the airplane, but at the last moment it was impossible because KLM had no room in the planes and where unable to help us in time..... So then we just got in the car and drove to Stockholm (15h) and then took the boat to Tallinn (17h). The boattrip was quite good because we left at Stockholm at 6 p.m. and we arrived in Tallinn the next morning. We had a nice cabin and Ijaba was allowed on the boat, restaurant and cabin. We went to bed early and had a good night sleep! Now Ijaba is settled in perfectly in our appartement and we will try mating in a couple of days.
*** 18th: Ijaba started her season today! So exciting times ahead! Monday we will go to the vet for progesterone test and then we will go from there to see when we have to leave for Estonia!
*** So we are back in town! Had a nice time at the RR World Congress, we have met a lot of nice people and had a wonderful time. After that Martine & Willemijn went to the Danisch clubshow with Ijaba & Jukati. We have had a great time and especially the last day, when the dogs went Lure Coursing (pics will follow). Ijaba should come into season any moment now and then we have to plan our visit to Noldor in Estonia. Very exciting times!*** Ijaba also made a new little friend, who wasn't afraid of her typical rough RR play ;-) Check out more great action photo's here!
, check them out here.
*** We are happy to announce that the sire of Ijaba's first litter will be Ch. Noldor Majestic Sinbest! Check out litter 2008!
*** 24th: Vizara Jukati is BOB and BOG2 at show in Gent (B)!!! Well done guys!
** We are proud to announce our breeding plans! We are planning a litter with Ijaba for the end of 2008. For more information check out puppies!
*** 26th: Vizara Jukati is BOB and BOG2 at show in Mouscroen (B)!!! Many congrats to Willemijn, Dick, Stijn and Jukati!
*** 25th: We went to the Amsterdam Winner show. There where a lot of Vizara dogs entered and they all did a great job since they where all placed! Open class: Likoma 1 Exc., Ijaba 2 Exc. and Likozi 4 Exc. Champion class: Jukati 4 Exc. Open class: Hunyani 2 Exc. Junior class: Mbiti 2 Exc. and Maluwa 3 Exc.
We also participated in the Breedersgroup in the main ring. Unfortunately the judge preferred fluffy dogs so we went straight out again ;-) It didn't really matter because we (the proud owners & dogs) had a lot of fun!!! Check out this stunning family portrait:
Likoma Jukati Likozi Hunyani Ijaba
*** Finally some updates on the site! (Vizara Luangwa info)
*** Today it was a beautiful sunny day, so I took some nice pictures of Ijaba. Check them out here!
*** 15th: Vizara Jodi Jinga welped 11 healthy puppies, check out kennel Chitonga for more info!
*** 29th: At the show in Maastricht the two sisters did a good job! Vizara Likoma Lechaim got the CAC/CACIB, BOS and Ijaba the res. CAC/CACIB
2 sisters: L: Likoma - R: Ijaba
*** 1st: Very nice weekend in Luxembourg. Ijaba's sister Likoma 1 Exc. CACL, res. CACIB, Ijaba 2 Exc. res CACL. We also participated in the breedersgroup with Likoma, Ijaba & Jukati and got second place! It was really fun to do, the people and doggiez really enjoyed it!
*** 19th: A day with very mixed feelings.....
Ijaba wins CAC/CACIB, BOB & BOG2 at the show in Mechelen (B)! And big brother Vizara Jukati also took home the CAC/CACIB! Finally we did it.... we could stand next to each other in the ring at the end ;-)))
Unfortunately today we also had to say goodbye to our Dinja, who passed away at the age of 15,5. Dinja was the dog I (martine) grew up with and was always there to comfort me when I was sad. She lived a great, long, happy life but still she will be truly missed....
You will be in our hearts forever!
*** We've send in our kennelname application! Ofcourse we hope our first choice will be selected, but since this procedure may take a while, we'll just have to wait and see....
*** New updates on familypage.
*** 5th: Ijaba wins CAC, BOB & BOG 4 at the show in Leuven (B) !!! The rest of the Vizara family also did a great job, Ijaba's sister Vizara Likoma Lecheim won the res. CAC and little niece Chitonga FevhaFara was 1 Exc. and best youthdog.
*** Vizara Luangwa Ijaba wins CACIB and Res. CAC at the show in Echt. Martijn handled Ijaba for the first time, many congrats with such a nice performance! ;-)
*** We went on holiday to France again. We made beautiful long walks with Ijaba! You can see some more nice pictures here.

*** We also went to a couple of shows again. Check the showpage for the results.
*** 29th: Vizara Luangwa Ijaba wins CAC, BOS at the show in Borgloon/Genk!
*** 22nd: Vizara Luangwa Ijaba wins CAC/CACIB, BOB & BOG 3, at the show in Goes today!!! We are very proud! Also great results for the rest of the Vizara family: Vizara Jukati and Vizara Likoma Lechaim both win the res. CAC/CACIB.
*** 17th: Vizara Luangwa Ijaba wins Res. CAC at the show in Wieze (B)
*** Vizara Jodi Jinga became Dutch and Luxembourg Champion this month! Great result, many congrats!!!

*** Ijaba gained the title Youth Winster 2006 at the Winner show in Amsterdam. 
With this result she also obtained a crufts qualification. Needless to say that we are very very proud of our little girl!!!
*** Ijaba 1 Excellent at the show in Bleiswijk.
*** Vizara Jodi Jinga won the bronze medal at the World Dog Show in Poznan Poland, out of 35 Champion bitches!!! Many congrats to Anne and Geert and their beautifull girl!
*** I have asked Astrid de Heij-Brouwers (schilderheij) to make a painting of Ijaba. This is the end result and I am so very happy with it!!! Thanks Astrid!
*** 17th: Ijaba is now Dutch Youth Champion!!!

At the show in Zwolle Ijaba did a great job, she became 1 excellent in the youthclass out of 25 dogs! She was also Best Youthdog and gained a Res. CAC. The judge was Richard van Aken, a breedspecialist from S- Africa. Check out the photoalbum for some pic's.
*** We went to the shows in Pontoise (Fr). The Vizara family did an outstanding job this weekend:

French Clubmatch
Vizara Jodi Jinga,
CACS, Best Bitch, BOB

RR Speciality
Jukati Likoma Jinga
CACS/CACIB, BOS BOB CACS/CACIB,
Jinga also gained the title of French Champion this weekend!!
Ofcourse we are very proud of all the Vizara's!!
For more photo's check out our photoalbum.
*** 27th of august: The very sad news reached us that Vizara Dazi Yardena, Ijaba's beautifull grandmother, passed away. She reached the age of 10 years. Our hearts go out to Rens and Mariette for their loss.

*** June 24th: We went to the Brussel Dogshow. Check out the showpage for Ijaba's result.

*** We went on holiday for a couple of weeks to France. We had a great time and Ijaba really enjoyed herself! Check out the new photo album, containing pictures of Ijaba in France.
*** Vizara Glenara (Ijaba's lovely mother) whelped 13 beautifull puppies (Vizara Glenara x Shangani Pansa Dafina)!!!
*** Vizara Jodi Jinga (Ijaba's half-sister) whelped 12 puppies at the Chitonga kennel (Vizara Jodi Jinga x Ceasar van de Jackbull's Hoeve)!!!
*** Vizara Jukati (Ijaba's half brother) is the proud father of some beautifull puppies in Germany, USA and Italy!!!
*** May 14th:
At the show in Echt today, Ijaba became 1st (excellent) in the youthclass. She became second best bitch, so she also won a Res. CAC!!! Check out the showpage for Ijaba's results and critiques.

*** April 17th:
At the show in Leeuwarden today, Ijaba became 1st (excellent) in the youthclass out of 8 entries!!! She did a really great job and we are very proud! Her lovely sister Vizara Likozi Karamu became 4th (excellent), also very good! Check out the showpage for Ijaba's results and critiques.
*** Some more photo's of Leeuwarden in the photoalbum!
*** Vizara Jodi Jinga (Ijaba's half-sister) became Belgium Champion!!!! Many congrats to Anne en Geert en ofcourse to beautifull Jinga!
