Sylvan Borzoi in the show ring
Sylvan Borzoi have accomplished nearly every coveted show ring goal over the years.
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Sabeline winning Best of Breed at the Borzoi Club of Delaware Valley 1996, Pat Murphy, judge.
Chris and Nara on the JumboTron at Madison Square Garden, Wesminster 2001
Spring and Patti n the Group at Madison Square Garden
Virago winning Midwest Borzoi Club Specialty, March 2005. Dr. John Reeve-Newson, judge.
Fiona en route to Winners bitch at the 2006 National Specialty in Olympia, Washington
Ch. JAY Seabury JP Affectionately winning the National Specialty in Portland, Oregon, May 200. Christina Rafton, judge.
BIS, BISS GCHS Sylvan Silver Springbok
Ch. JAY Seabury JP Affectionately
Ch Sylvan Miranda Can Ch/Am GCH Elance Beyond The Blue x GCH Po Dusham Sylvan Risque
Links to each Borzoi will be developed daily, starting with the earliest dogs
The Show Ring Chronicle
The success of Sylvan Borzoi in the show ring has been made possible by wonderful owners, and a number of like-minded breeders that have shared their dogs with us.
Sylvan Champions
Ch. Sylvan Elance Triple Threat
#117 titled 2020
Trip breezed through to his title undefeated. GCHB & DC Sylvan Pimlico CDX BN RE SC BCAT CGCA CGCU x RBIS GCHSylvan Elance Summerlane’s Limelight.
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#116 titled 2020
Three majors and a big BOB winn from the classes. Chica is our future obedience prospect GCHB & DC Sylvan Pimlico CDX BN RE SC BCAT CGCA CGCU x RBIS GCHSylvan Elance Summerlane’s Limelight.
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#115 titled 2020
Group placing, multiple BOB wins from the classes. GCHB & DC Sylvan Pimlico CDX BN RE SC BCAT CGCA CGCU x Ch. Sylvan Marisol.
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Ch. Sylvan Elance Terra Cotta
#114 titled 2020
Multiple BOB wins from the classes. GCHB & DC Sylvan Pimlico CDX BN RE SC BCAT CGCA CGCU x RBIS GCHSylvan Elance Summerlane’s Limelight.
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Ch. Sylvan Elance Mirror Mirror
#113 titled 2020
Finished with a five point BOB from the classes and a Group placement. GCHB & DC Sylvan Pimlico CDX BN RE SC BCAT CGCA CGCU x RBIS GCHSylvan Elance Summerlane’s Limelight.
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Ch. Sylvan Elance Silk Road
#112 titled 2020
Finished with four majors. GCHB & DC Sylvan Pimlico CDX BN RE SC BCAT CGCA CGCU x RBIS GCHSylvan Elance Summerlane’s Limelight.
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Ch. Sylvan Elance Cosmic Dance of Shiva
#111 titled 2020
Finished with three majors. GCHB & DC Sylvan Pimlico CDX BN RE SC BCAT CGCA CGCU x RBIS GCHSylvan Elance Summerlane’s Limelight.
Owned and shown by Leslie Bird Torre
Ch. Sylvan Fine China
#110 titled 2019
Finished in two weekends, with 3 Bests of Breed wins over specials. DC Sylvan Seabury Virago SC, FCh ROMX-C x BIS, BISS GCHS Sylvan Silver Springbok
#109 titled 2019
Started and finished with Bests of Breed over specials. - Ch. Monarch Sylvan Zorro x BIS, BISS GCHS Sylvan Silver Springbok
#108 titled 2018
Finished in two weekends, with a Best of Breed wins over specials, and a BOS over 7 sprecials. DC Sylvan Seabury Virago SC, FCh ROMX-C x BIS, BISS GCHS Sylvan Silver Springbok
#107 titled 2018
Finished at fourteen months in a handful of shows, with three majors.
C.I.B., DK CH, FI CH, DE CH (DWZRV), NO CH, SE CH, GB CH
#106 titled 2018
Finished in six shows, undefeated, with four majors and a Best of Breed win over specials. DC Sylvan Seabury Virago SC, FCh ROMX-C x Ch. Sylvan Marisol.
#105 titled 2017
Five majors. Specialty and supported entry Winners Dog. - Can Ch, AKC GCH Elance Beyond The Blue x GCH Po Dusham Sylvan Risque
#104 titled 2017
Co-owned and co-bred with Anne Quinn and Cherie Hunchak - Ch. Borzowski's Phenomenon x Ch. Sylvan Pewter Gazelle
#103 titled 2017
Owned and shown by Stephanie and Jerry Steele - Ch. Monarch Sylvan Zorro x BIS, BISS GCHS Sylvan Silver Springbok
#102 titled 2017
The first from his litter, owner handled by Leslie Bird - Ch. Monarch Sylvan Zorro x BIS, BISS GCHS Sylvan Silver Springbok
#101 titled 2016
BOB winner from classes - Ch. Po Dusham Sylvan Scrimshaw x GCH Sylvan Finian's Rainbow JC, FCh, ROM-C
GCH Sylvan Wind in the Willows JC
#100 titled 2016
#99 titled 2016
High honors at specialties - Can Ch, AKC GCH Elance Beyond The Blue x GCH Po Dusham Sylvan Risque
#98 titled 2016
The first from his litter. BOB from classes - Can Ch, AKC GCH Elance Beyond The Blue x GCH Po Dusham Sylvan Risque
#97 titled 2015
Multi-talented sport dog - Can Ch, AKC GCH Elance Beyond The Blue x GCH Sylvan Topanga Canyon
#96 titled 2014
BOB winner from classes - Ch. Sylvan Hue and Cry x Ch. Sylvan Nutmeg
#95 titled 2014
BOB winner from classes - Ch. Po Dusham Sylvan Scrimshaw x GCH Sylvan Finian's Rainbow JC, FCh, ROM-C
#94 titled 2013
BOB winner from classes - Ch. Sylvan Hue and Cry x Ch. Sylvan Nutmeg
#93 titled 2013
Multiple Group placements - Ch. Steppelands Final Mikhail of Abidjan x GCH Sylvan Finian's Rainbow JC, FCh, ROM-C
Ch. Sylvan Hot Toddy
#92 titled 2013
BOB winner from classes - Ch. Steppelands Final Mikhail of Abidjan x GCH Sylvan Finian's Rainbow JC, FCh, ROM-C
Ch. Sylvan Hue and Cry
#91 titled 2012
Sire of two champion get of his own - Ch. Steppelands Final Mikhail of Abidjan x GCH Sylvan Finian's Rainbow JC, FCh, ROM-C
#90 titled 2011
Multiple BOB winner from classes - BIS, BISS DC Sylvan Seabury Virago SC, FCh, ROMX-C x Ch. Sylvan Metallic Minx
#89 titled 2012
Multiple National Specialty, Westminster and Best in Show winner - Ch. Steppelands Final Mikhail of Abidjan x GCH Sylvan Finian's Rainbow JC, FCh, ROM-C
#88 titled 2012
The image of her sire - Ch. Steppelands Final Mikhail of Abidjan x Ch. Sylvan Nutmeg
#87 titled 2012
BOB winner from classes - Ch. Steppelands Final Mikhail of Abidjan x GCH Sylvan Finian's Rainbow JC, FCh, ROM-C
#86 titled 2012
Sweeps and Specialty winner - Ch. Steppelands Final Mikhail of Abidjan x Ch. Sylvan Nutmeg
#85 titled 2010
Group placing, dam of 5 Champions - BIS, BISS DC Sylvan Seabury Virago SC, FCh, ROMX-C x Sylvan Amunet SC, FCH, ROM-C
Ch. Sylvan Hammer Force
#84 titled 2010
Supported entry winner - BIS, BISS DC Sylvan Seabury Virago SC, FCh, ROMX-C x Sylvan Amunet SC, FCH, ROM-C
#83 titled 2010
Futurity class winner, Sweeps and Specialty winner - BIS, BISS DC Sylvan Seabury Virago SC, FCh, ROMX-C x Sylvan Amunet SC, FCH, ROM-C
#82 titled 2010
Three majors, BOBs over specials - BIS, BISS DC Sylvan Seabury Virago SC, FCh, ROMX-C x Sylvan Amunet SC, FCH, ROM-C
#81 titled 2009
RWB Nat'l Specialty, MBC Specialty BOW, Group placements - BIS, BISS DC Sylvan Seabury Virago SC, FCh, ROMX-C x Sylvan Amunet SC, FCH, ROM-C
Ch. Sylvan Coaltown Redux JC
#80 titled 2009
Supported entry winner - Ch. Monarch Sylvan Zorro x Ch. Seabury Sylvan Zaralaika
AKC/UKC Ch. Sylvan It Had To Be Me JC
#79 titled 2009
BOB from puppy class in AKC competition - BIS, BISS DC Sylvan Seabury Virago SC, FCh, ROMX-C x Sylvan Amunet SC, FCH, ROM-C
#78 titled 2009
Three California majors, owner handled - BIS, BISS DC Sylvan Seabury Virago SC, FCh, ROMX-C x Sylvan Amunet SC, FCH, ROM-C
Ch. Sylvan Hidden Asset
#77 titled 2009
The first for his dam, ASFA pointed - BIS, BISS DC Sylvan Seabury Virago SC, FCh, ROMX-C x Sylvan Amunet SC, FCH, ROM-C
Ch. Sylvan Pantera JC
#76 titled 2008
Three majors from puppy class - Ch. Monarch Sylvan Zorro x Ch. Seabury Sylvan Zaralaika
MBISS GCH Vitrina Sylvan One From The Heart JC
#75 titled 2007
Multiple Specialty winner - BIS, BISS DC Sylvan Seabury Virago SC, FCh, ROMX-C x Ch. Vitrina Zoetrope CD, FCh - co-bred with Valori Vig Trantanella
Ch. Sylvan Arcanum RA
#74 titled 2006
Multi-talented - Ch. Sylvan Philosopher's Stone x AM/Eng Ch. Seabury's Celtic Moonbeam
#73 titled 2006
Best In Sweepstakes, RWB at MBC Summer Specialty- BIS, BISS DC Sylvan Seabury Virago SC, FCh, ROMX-C x Ch. Zcerlov Sylvan Godiva.
#72 titled 2006
Multiple Group and Specialty winner - BIS, BISS DC Sylvan Seabury Virago SC, FCh, ROMX-C x Ch. Vitrina Zoetrope CD, FCh - co-bred with Valori Vig Trantanella
#71 titled 2006
Top LGRA Borzoi for 2006 - Champion get of his own - BIS, BISS DC Sylvan Seabury Virago SC, FCh, ROMX-C x Ch. Zcerlov Sylvan Godiva
#70 titled 2005
Exotic, and well-named - Ch. Monarch Sylvan Zorro x Ch. Sylvan Dominique
#69 titled 2005
A top ranked dog in the field - Ch.Oaklara's Shadow of the Moon x BIS Ch. Monarch Chrystal Chandelier
#68 titled 2004
Group placing - Ch. Seabury's Celtic Warrior x Ch. JAY Seabury JP Affectionately
Ch. Sylvan Artesian
#67 titled 2005
Multiple Group placements - Ch. Sylvan Philosopher's Stone x AM/Eng Ch. Seabury's Celtic Moonbeam
#66 titled 2005
RWD from puppy class at National Specialty - Ch.Oaklara's Shadow of the Moon x BIS Ch. Monarch Chrystal Chandelier
Ch. FreeSpirit Queen of Hearts
#65 titled 2005
Ch. Amberwind's on the Wild Side x Sylvan Dangerous Curves FCh - co-bred with Steve and Lori Gross
Ch. FreeSpirit Joker's Wild
#64 titled 2005
Ch. Amberwind's on the Wild Side x Sylvan Dangerous Curves FCh - co-bred with Steve and Lori Gross
#63 titled 2005
Runner-up at the BCOA Centennial show, multiple Group placements - Ch.Oaklara's Shadow of the Moon x BIS Ch. Monarch Chrystal Chandelier
Ch. Seabury Sylvan Nadia
#62 titled 2003
Group placing - Ch. Seabury's Celtic Warrior x Ch. JAY Seabury JP Affectionately
Ch. Sylvan Monarch Wind Dancer
#61 titled 2000
Finished at 16 months- Ch. Sky Run Hit the Road x Ch. Sylvan Salome
Ch. Sylvan Coloratura SC, FCh
#60 titled 2002
Best in Sweeps BCGNY - Ch. Oaklara's Shadow of the Moon x Ch. Sylvan Zibeline JC
#59 titled 2003
Top winner, Top Producer - Ch. Seabury's Celtic Warrior x Ch. JAY Seabury JP Affectionately
#58 titled 2000
Best in Field winner, BOS in Futurity, good at everything asked of her!
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Ch. Monarch Sylvan Gold Rush
#57 titled 2000
Finished at 12 months- Ch. Sky Run Hit the Road x Ch. Sylvan Salome
#56 titled 2000
Multiple breed wins from the classes- Ch. Cordova Mishkova Tundra x Ch. Sylvan Zibeline JC
#55 titled 1999
BIS Ch. Tamarzi Lord Oliver Grfalcon x Ch. Sylvan Evangeline SC, ROM-C - co-bred with Tammy & Shawn Smith
Ch. Sylvan Torchsong
#54 titled 2000
Group placing - Ch. Sylvan Cordova Mishkova Tundra x Ch. Sylvan Evangeline SC, ROM-C
Ch. Sylvan Travertine
#53 titled 1999
Group placing - Ch. Cordova Mishkova Tundra x Ch. Sylvan Evangeline SC, ROM-C
#52 titled 1999
BIS Ch. Tamarzi Lord Oliver Grfalcon x Ch. Sylvan Evangeline SC, ROM-C - co-bred with Tammy & Shawn Smith
Ch. Sky Run Sylvan Summer Wind
#51 titled 1997
Ch. Sky Run Winter Nova x Ch. Qamyo Sylvan Scarlettan SC
Ch. Sylvan Sky Run Sylvan Saratoga
#50 titled 1997
Ch. Sky Run Winter Nova x Ch. Qamyo Sylvan Scarlettan SC
#48 titled 1997
BIS Ch. Tamarzi Lord Oliver Grfalcon x Ch. Sylvan Evangeline SC, ROM-C - co-bred with Tammy & Shawn Smith
#47 titled 1997
All-breed Best in Show winner - BIS Ch. Tamarzi Lord Oliver Grfalcon x Ch. Sylvan Evangeline SC, ROM-C - co-bred with Tammy & Shawn Smith
#45 titled 1997
Specialty winner - Ch.Justyl's Shine On Brightly x Ch. Sylvan Nascent Moon JC
#44 titled 1997
Finished in 4 weekends - Ch.Sky Run Along For The Ride x Ch. Sylvan Kalan 'n Krem
#43 titled 1998
Ch.Sky Run Along For The Ride x Ch. Sylvan Flying Feathers - co-bred with Tammy & Shawn Smith
#42 titled 1997
BIS Ch. Tamarzi Lord Oliver Grfalcon x Ch. Sylvan Evangeline SC, ROM-C - co-bred with Tammy & Shawn Smith
#41 titled 1996
Sweepstakes winner - Ch.Sky Run Along For The Ride x Ch. Sylvan Kalan 'n Krem
Ch. Sylvan Qamyo Just One Look
#39 titled 1996
Supported entry major - Ch. Sylvan Shining Hour x Qamyo Southern Soiree SC, F.Ch.
#37 titled 1996
Showed at the National Specialty, age 13 - Ch.Sky Run Along For The Ride x Ch. Sylvan Kalan 'n Krem
#36 titled 1993
Ch.Sky Run Tellstar x Ch. Sylvan Kilauea FCh - co-bred with Fr. Gerald and Sylvia Clark
#34 titled 1994
Multiple Group placements, National Specialty Winners Dog - Ch.Sky Run Tellstar x Ch. Sylvan Thistledown F.Ch.
#33 titled 1993
National Specialty AOM - Ch.Sky Run Tellstar x Ch. Sylvan Kilauea FCh - co-bred with Fr. Gerald and Sylvia Clark
#32 titled 1993
Supported Entry majors - Ch. Sylvan Triton CD FCh x Ch. Sylvan Astafiev Porcelain JC
#31 titled 1993
Ch.Sky Run Tellstar x Ch. Sylvan Flying Feathers ROM-C - co-bred with Tammy & Rick Cook
#30 titled 1992
Multiple Group Placing - Ch.Sky Run Tellstar x Ch. Sylvan Flying Feathers ROM-C - co-bred with Tammy & Rick Cook
#29 titled 1992
Top Producer - Ch.Sky Run Tellstar x Ch. Sylvan Flying Feathers ROM-C - co-bred with Tammy & Rick Cook
#28 titled 1992
Specialty and Group winner - Ch.Sky Run Tellstar x Ch. Sylvan Flying Feathers ROM-C - co-bred with Tammy & Rick Cook
#27 titled 1992
Multiple Group placements - - Ch.Greyhaven The Pendragon x Ch. Sylvan Medea CD, FCh
#25 titled 1991
Ch. Sylvan Midas Touch x Ch. Astafiev Winter Sonata
#22 titled 1991
Group placing - Ch. Sylvan Midas Touch x Ch. Astafiev Winter Sonata
#21 titled 1991
Sweeps and Best in Field winner - Ch. Sylvan Midas Touch x Ch. Astafiev Winter Sonata
Ch. Sylvan Chamblee Zanzibar
#20 titled 1993
Ch. Sylvan Triton CD, FCh x Ch. Chamblee's Sound of Muzick - co-bred with Robin Smoot
#19 titled 1991
Multi talented, one CD leg - Ch. Astafiev Windwalker x Ch. Sylvan Chelsea of Astafiev CD, ROMX
#18 titled 1992
Mother of the G litter - Ch. Astafiev Windwalker x Ch. Sylvan Chelsea of Astafiev CD, ROMX
#17 titled 1993
Ch. Astafiev Windwalker x Ch. Chamblee's Sound of Muzick - co-bred with Robin Smoot
Ch. Sylvan Chamblee Nocturne
#16 titled 1993
Ch. Astafiev Windwalker x Ch. Chamblee's Sound of Muzick - co-bred with Robin Smoot
#15 titled 1992
Our second Canadian Champion - Ch. Zcerlov Jantar Touch The Wind x Ch. Sylvan Chana of Astafiev CD, FCh
#14 titled 1992
Specialty winner, Top Producer - Ch. Zcerlov Jantar Touch The Wind x Ch. Sylvan Chana of Astafiev CD, FCh
#13 titled 1988
Specialty Winners Dog - Ch. Zcerlov Jantar Touch The Wind x Ch. Sylvan Chana of Astafiev CD, FCh
#12 titled 1988
Easy finish ring and field. - Ch. Kallista Allegro Con Brion x Ch. Sylvan Chelsea of Astafiev CD, ROMX
#11 titled 1988
Our first Group winner - Ch. Kallista Allegro Con Brion x Ch. Sylvan Chelsea of Astafiev CD, ROMX
#10 titled 1988
Top 10, 1991 Triathlon Winner - Ch. Kallista Allegro Con Brion x Ch. Sylvan Chelsea of Astafiev CD, ROMX
#9 titled 1986
Specialty winner - Ch. Majenkir Tobiano x Ch. Sylvan Chelsea of Astafiev CD, ROMX
#8 titled 1987
Group placing from the classes - Ch. Majenkir Tobiano x Ch. Sylvan Chelsea of Astafiev CD, ROMX
#7 titled 1986
Junior Showmanship dog - Ch. Majenkir Tobiano x Ch. Sylvan Chelsea of Astafiev CD, ROMX
#6 titled 1986
Versatility Hall of Fame - Ch. Majenkir Tobiano x Ch. Sylvan Chelsea of Astafiev CD, ROMX
#5 titled 1986
3 majors, obedience average above 190 - Ch. Majenkir Tobiano x Ch. Sylvan Chelsea of Astafiev CD, ROMX
#4 titled 1985
Three majors - Ch.Astafiev Majenkir Mikiev x Ch. Kumasan Astafiev Black Mist CD
#3 titled 1985
Excelled at everything - Ch.Astafiev Majenkir Mikiev x Ch. Kumasan Astafiev Black Mist CD
#2 titled 1984
Best in Sweeps, entry of 75 - Ch.Astafiev Majenkir Mikiev x Ch. Kumasan Astafiev Black Mist CD
#1 titled 1984
The first homebred - Ch.Astafiev Majenkir Mikiev x Ch. Kumasan Astafiev Black Mist CD
Canadian Champions
Can/Am Ch. Sylvan Elance Summerlane Limelight
titled 2018
Co-owned and co-bred with Anne Quinn and Cherie Hunchak - Ch. Borzowski's Phenomenon x Ch. Sylvan Pewter Gazelle
Can Ch. Sylvan Elance Sylphide
titled 2017
titled 2010
Pointed in the U.S. - BIS, BISS DC Sylvan Seabury Virago SC, FCh, ROMX-C x Sylvan Amunet SC, FCH, ROM-C
titled 1994
Our second Canadian Champion - Am/Can Ch. Zcerlov Jantar Touch The Wind x Ch. Sylvan Chana of Astafiev CD, FCh
#1 titled 1988
3 majors, obedience average above 190 - Ch. Majenkir Tobiano x Ch. Sylvan Chelsea of Astafiev CD, ROMX
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