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 HIT BISS UKC UR02 Grand CH ISWS Ch Starfyre Sonnet
​ISWS IC, ASCA RN, NTD, BFAST, CGC

Sonnet is an ISWS Champion as are both of her parents, Sergei & Sahara, and her grandparents Czar & Sasha & Dior & Chiana.

Sonnet has earned 4 UKC Top Dog qualifiers and has been invited to 2 Top Dog Nationals.
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Judge Cindi Gredys awards Sonnet Best in Show and Brood Bitch
at the 2019 Silken Windhound National Specialty (SilkenFest)!
Handled by Keith Hicks! Photo by Emily Buerger.

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Two of Sonnet's 14 month old pups did very well at the nationals as well.  "Kenai" Starfyre Whimsical @ Allagante (owned/handled by Karen & Paul Sanders) was awarded Best of Opposite Sex Puppy in Sweepstakes by Judge David Arthur and "Joker" Starfyre Prankster (owned/handled by Ashley Caskey) was awarded first place in his class at the national specialty by Judge Cindi Gredys!
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Sonnet doing 1-2-3 backward in Rally Level 2 (off-leash) placing 3rd in her Rally-Obedience class at the Nationals:
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Sonnet earned two Total Dog qualifier invitations to UKC Premier in 2018.

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Sonnet Total Dog - 2018 California Classic. Photo by Rebecca Corso.
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Sonnet doing obedience at the 2018 UKC California Classic. Photo by Rebecca Corso.
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Sonnet doing a long down-stay at the 2018 UKC California Classic. Photo by Rebecca Corso.
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June 11, 2016 Sonnet earned a High in Trial in Rally-Obedience. 
That was her first day of trialing in rally (and it rained on us quite a bit even in the ring) and she earned two qualifying legs toward her title. 
Thank you Judge Shirley Indelicato!!!  Go Sonnet!

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All photos by Melanie of Fly Dog Photography unless otherwise noted.
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Sonnet at 15 week birthday puppy party.  All photos by Melanie of Fly Dog Photography.

Sonnet's first and second racing & lure coursing practices, obedience workshop, playdates, etc. video:

Sonnet at 9 weeks.  Below 7 photos by Melanie of Fly Dog Photography.

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Sonnet plays outside for the first time

Grandma Nancy plays tug with Sonnet (4 weeks)

Sonnet plays with horsey slippers

Sonnet steer wrestling - 23 days old

Sonnet gets her tactile stimulation (part of super puppy exercises) - 16 days old

Sonnet sleeping day 18

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10 days old - sleepy stretching & silly scratching:

Sonnet day three video spooning with her mom, lifts her head makes cute noises!

Day one Tail Wags video! - Adorable :)

More videos and photos of Sonnet at the bottom of the page...

"Sergei" 
ISWS Ch, UKC Ch, IABCA Int’l Ch Velichestvo Sergei ISWS FCh, IC, SRC, OTRC, LGRA GRC

"Sahara" 
BISS MRBIS CACIB UR01 UKC GRCH, ARBA/KCUSA SUPREME GRCH, ISWS CH, 
ALLAGANTE SAHARA STARFYRE ISWS FCH, EC, SRC, ASFA FCH, LGRA GRC, 
ASCA RA, CD, CGC, THD
Therapy dog with Pet Partners/Delta Society affiliate group, the Animal Health Foundation

 UCI Certificat d'Aptitude au Championnat International de Beauté (CACIB)
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Sergei in motion by Andrew Huston.
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2011 Nationals Best Brace photo by Dave Mills.
                        Sergei

Sergei is MDR1 & CEA clear, thyroid good and has full dentition.

Winners Dog (Ohio Classic 2010)
Winners Dog (Ohio Classic 2011)
ISWS Conformation Champion
UKC Conformation Champion
IABCA Conformation Champion
ISWS Field Champion in lure coursing
ASFA Field Championship in lure coursing
3rd place at the 2012 ASFA International Invitational
ISWS Straight Racing Championship
LGRA Large Gazehound Racing Association Championship
ISWS Silken Senior Oval Racer title



















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Sergei in the ring - 2012 Nationals - by Joy Caskey.
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Headshot photo by Gail Wieberdink.
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Sergei photo by Big Paw Prints
                                Sahara

Sahara is MDR1 & CEA clear, BAER hearing normal, CERF normal, thyroid good, cardiac good and has full dentition.
 
Multiple Best Puppy in Specialty Show
Reserve Best Puppy in All Breed Show
Winner of Puppy Sweepstakes at the 2010 Nationals (at 8 months)
Winners Bitch 2011 Nationals, NW Fest/ISWS Specialty & NAKC/ICKC shows
ISWS Conformation Championship earned in 7 weeks
Best In Specialty Show at 2011 Western Regional Specialty
Multiple Reserve Best in Shows at all breed shows
ARBA & KC USA Supreme Grand Champion
UKC Conformation Grand Champion
With her sire has earned over 20 Best Brace Class in shows at all-breeds and specialties
ISWS Field Champion in lure coursing
ASFA Field Champion in lure coursing
ISWS Expert Courser title earner
Winner of the 2011 ASFA Region 10 Invitational
#1 Female ASFA Silken in 2012; #5 overall
#3 Female LGRA Silken in 2012 & 2013; ironically in 2012 she was tied for #15 with Sergei overall and again in 2013 tied with Sergei for #12 overall 
ASFA Top 20 Lifetime Silken 2010-2012 (all three years she has coursed)
Tied for #7 Lifetime in 2012
Highest Scoring Silken female both days at the 2012 ASFA International Invitational (NBQ & 6th)
First Silken Kennel Stake winner, with her sire, at an ASFA International Invitational
ISWS Straight Racing Champion
LGRA Large Gazehound Racing Association Championship
BOS & Higest Scoring Conformation Champion at the 2012 Nationals Race Meet
3rd Silken to earn a Rally Novice Title
1st Silken to earn a Rally Advanced Title
2nd Silken to earn Novice Obedience Title
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1 yr. old Sahara Winners Bitch at 2011 Nationals photo by Dave Mills
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Wedding with Windhounds photos by Jimenez Photography
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ASFA II photo of Sahara by Big Paw Prints
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14 days old and already drama sleeping :)
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Sonnet and stuffed animal friends.
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Sonnet at 9 day check up with Dr. Mary Sebzda, her Theriogenologist at Newport Harbor Veterinary Hospital.
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Sahara & Sonnet - day 7 - chubba wubba or Sahara's Sonnet Bonnet :)

Baby bath on her first day:

Sonnet stretching while sleeping, day six:

Milk bar...day five:

Sonnet's Weight Records

12/30/2013
Born at 7:46 A.M.
Weight at Newport Harbor Animal Hospital          353 g 12.45 ozs
 4:30 P.M.                                                                   390 g 13.76 ozs
 6:53 P.M.                                                                   388 g 13 5/8 ozs
 7:00 P.M. 3 ML fresh frozen plasma
12/31/2013
 4:45 A.M.                                                                   415 g 14.6 ozs
 7:40 A.M. 3.7 ML fresh frozen plasma
11:45 A.M.                                                                  420 g 
 5:56 P.M.                                                                   439 g 15.5 ozs
 7:20 P.M. 4.0 ML fresh frozen plasma
11:15 P.M.                                                                  450 g 15.87 ozs
01/01/2014
 8:00 A.M.                                                                   457 g 16.12 ozs
 9:04 A.M.                                                                   472 g 16.65 ozs
 3:05 P.M.                                                                   496 g 17.46 ozs
 6:50 P.M.                                                                   505 g 17.81 ozs
01/02/2014
 9:23 A.M.                                                                   546 g 19.26 ozs
 5:50 P.M.                                                                   575 g 20.28 ozs
11:58 P.M. Super Puppy Exercises
01/03/2014

 7:25 A.M.                                                                   621 g 21.9 ozs.
10:10 A.M.                                                                  624 g 22.01 ozs.
 1:47 P.M.                                                                   643 g 22.68 ozs.
 8:35 P.M.                                                                   658 g 23.21 ozs.
01/04/2014
12:20 P.M.                                                                  677 g 23.88 ozs.
 7:45 A.M.                                                                   705 g 24.87 ozs.
 8:00 A.M.  Super Puppy Exercises
12:35 P.M.                                                                  730 g 25.75 ozs.
 9:45 P.M.                                                                   762 g 26.88 ozs.
01/05/2014
 8:02 A.M.                                                                   795 g 28.04 ozs.
11:04 A.M.                                                                  805 g 28.39 ozs.
11:04 A.M. Super Puppy Exercises
 3:15 P.M.                                                                    830 g 29.28 ozs.
 8:35 P.M.                                                                    836 g 29.49 ozs.
01/06/2014
 9:02 A.M.                                                                    905 g 31.93 ozs. (probably not accurate since she was wiggling so much)
 9:04 A.M. Super Puppy Exercises
 2:30 P.M.                                                                    902 g 31.82 ozs.

 5:25 P.M.                                                                    896 g 31.60 ozs.
01/07/2014
 7:25 A.M.                                                                    956 g 33.72 ozs.
 9:30 A.M. Super Puppy Exercises 
8:00 P.M.                                                                    997.9 g 2 lbs.
01/08/2014
 7:36 A.M.                                                                  1007 g 2.3 lbs.   
 9:00 A.M. Vet Check-up with Dr. Sebzda - mama & baby doing fantastic - very optimistic!                   
 1:00 P.M.                                                                              2 4 lbs.
11:20 P.M.                                                                             2 5 7/8 lbs.
01/09/2014
 9:37 A.M.                                                                              2 6 7/8 lbs.
 9:38 A.M. Super Puppy Exercises
 6:30 P.M.                                                                              2 8 5/8 lbs.
11:26 P.M.                                                                             2 9 1/2 lbs.
01/10/2014
 7:55 A.M.                                                                             2 10 1/4 lbs.
 9:32 A.M. Super Puppy Exercises
 5:06 P.M.                                                                             2 11 lbs.
11:00 P.M.                                                                            2 12 1/2 lbs.
01/11/2014
 9:14 A.M. Super Puppy Exercises
10:00 A.M.                                                                           2 14 lbs.
 4:30 P.M.                                                                            2 14 1/2 lbs.
01/12/2014
 8:15 A.M.                                                                           3 lbs.
 8:16 A.M. Super Puppy Exercises
 3:11 P.M.                                                                            3 1 7/8 lbs.
01/13/2014
 8 :27 A.M. Super Puppy Exercises
 8:40 A.M.                                                                           3 3 1/8 lbs.
Eyes are starting to open - right eye first
  5:23 P.M. Both eyes are open
  5:23 P.M.                                                                           3.5 lbs.
01/14/2014
 8:30 A.M.                                                                             3.6 1/8 lbs.
 8:31 A.M. Super Puppy Exercises

 3:53 P.M.                                                                              3.7 3/4 lbs.
01/15/2014
 7:10 A.M.                                                                              3.9 1/4 lbs.
 7:11 A.M. Super Puppy Exercises
10:26 P.M.                                                                              3.11 lbs.
01/16/2014
 7:00 A.M.                                                                              3.13 1/4 lbs.
 9:50 Super Puppy Exercises                                            
 7:15 P.M.                                                                               3.15 lbs.
01/17/2014
 7:40 A.M.                                                                              4 1/4 lbs.
 7:41 A.M. Super Puppy Exercises
11:55 P.M.                                                                              4 3 lbs.
01/18/2014
 7:06 A.M.                                                                               4 4 5/8 lbs.
 7:07 A.M. Super Puppy Exercises
12:35 P.M.                                                                              4 5 1/8 lbs.
01/19/2014
 9:10 A.M.                                                                               4 7 5/8 lbs.
 9:14 A.M. Super Puppy Exercises
01/20/2014
 8:21 A.M.                                                                               4 10 1/4 lbs.
 8:22 A.M. Super Puppy Exercises
01/21/2014
 7:11 A.M. Super Puppy Exercises
 9:00 A.M.                                                                               4 12 3/4 lbs.
 8:58 P.M.                                                                                4 14 1/4 lbs.
01/22/2014
 8:10 A.M.                                                                               4 15 lbs.
 8:11 A.M. Super Puppy Exercises
01/23/2014
 6:52 A.M.                                                                               5 2 lbs.
 7:00 A.M. Super Puppy Exercises
01/24/2014
 1:55 A.M.                                                                               5 3 5/8
 8:45 A.M.                                                                               5 4 5/8
 8:46 A.M. Super Puppy Exercises are for between days 3 -17 but we just keep going :)
01/25/2014
 9:03 P.M.                                                                               5 7 lbs.
01/26/2014

 8:30 A.M.                                                                              5 10 lbs.
01/27/2014

 9:53 P.M.                                                                              5.6 lbs.
01/28/2014

10:42 P.M.                                                                             6.2 lbs.
01/30/2014                                                                            6.4 lbs.

01/31/2014                                                                            6.6 lbs.
02/02/2014                                                                            7.0 lbs.
02/03/2014                                                                            6.6 lbs.
02/05/2014                                                                            9.0 lbs
02/07/2014                                                                            7.6 lbs.
                                                                                              8.0 lbs.











 




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