Int/Am GCH Double Ring Barbarian at the 2012 Kuvasz National Specialty Show. Attila was awarded Grand Select by Judge Barbara Alderman. (Photo by Diane Larson)
aka “Attila” THE SUPER ACHIEVER KUVASZ!
Kuvasz Club of America Hall of Fame
AKC Grand Champion & International Champion
Athletic and enthusiastic working dog
First Kuvasz to ever earn a Draft Dog carting title. Attila is now a Master Draft Dog. See his video here
Male
DOB: Dec 30, 2005
Owner: Steve Oppenheimer (El Sobrante, CA.)
Now retired, Attila was handled in Conformation by Ms. Theresa Royer and owner-handled by Steve in Obedience & Carting.
Conformation Show Career
AKC Grand Champion
Grand Select, 2012 Kuvasz National Specialty
First Award of Excellence at the 2010 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship
Group 3 placement (Camellia Capital Kennel Club show, judge Janet Sinclair, May 15, 2010
First Award of Excellence at the 2007 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship
Two-time IABCA Group Winner
Multiple IABCA Group 2 placements
IABCA International and National titles
Performance Career: Titles and Certificates
Attila is the first Kuvasz to earn a draft (carting) title and the first to earn a Master Draft Dog (MDD) title.
Kuvasz Club of America Hall of Fame
BMDCA Advanced Novice Draft Dog (ANDD)
BMDCA Master Draft Dog (MDD)
AKC Novice Obedience Companion Dog (CD)
AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
ATTS Temperament Test (TT)
Kuvasz Club of America Versatility Performance Award (VPA)
Berner Draft Test (above) Judge: Ms. Linda Thomas.
Attila (above) earned his AKC Novice Obedience (Companion Dog) title under Judge William “Pat” Beauchamp at the Mensona Kennel Club show on 09/23/09.
Above: Attila and Steve earn COMPANION DOG title in AKC Novice. (2009)
GROUP 3 – On May 15, 2010, at the Camellia Capital Kennel Club show, Attila was awarded a Group 3 placement by Judge Janet Sinclair. (photo by Ken O’Brien)
On May 15, 2010, at the Camellia Capital Kennel Club show, Attila was awarded a Group 3 placement by judge Janet Sinclair.
Attila (shown above) at the 2010 AKC Eukanuba Classic where he received the 1st Award of Excellence. (photo by Holloway)
Attila, shown above, winning an Award of Excellence at the 2007 AKC Eukanuba National Championship in Long Beach, CA, on December 2, 2007. Judge: Mrs. Catherine Bell. Handled by Ms. Theresa Royer.
Attila earned his championship with a 3-point major (BOW/BOS) at the Chinitimini Kennel Club show in Albany, Oregon (March 18, 2007) Judge: Mr. Robert Slay. (Photo by Steve Ross)
SIRE: Double Ring Silvan Tarees Apollo
DAM: CH Double Ring Leading Lady
Official Health Records
KU-CA39/27M/P-VPI CARDIAC Apr 15 2008 May 7 2008 27 NORMAL – PRACTITIONER
KU-PA110/27M/P-VPI PATELLA Apr 15 2008 May 7 2008 27 NORMAL – PRACTITIONER
KU-1285G27M-VPI HIPS Apr 15 2008 May 8 2008 27 GOOD
KU-EL272M27-VPI ELBOW Apr 15 2008 May 8 2008 27 NORMAL
KU-TH149/27M-VPI THYROID Apr 15 2008 May 14 2008 27 NORMAL
KU-PRA101/42M-VPI-CAR PROGRESSIVE RETINAL ATROPHY Jul 22 2009 Aug 6 2009 42 GENOTYPIC CARRIER FOR prcd-PRA
See his official OFA page here
Like his sire, Double Ring Silvan Tarees Apollo, Attila is a large, “typey” dog with considerable bone, a very nice head, and dark pigment, which is nicely set off by a beautiful bright-white coat.
A lean, hard-driving 135 lb powerhouse, the big boy exhibits a smooth, clean, powerful gait, with plenty of reach, reflecting a well-structured front and rear.
Attila is a fun dog, with a great Kuvasz sense of humor. He is smiling, happy, and spirited— much like his dam, CH Double Ring Leading Lady.
He has a wonderful temperament, He’s calm, steady, and supremely confident, with an unmistakable presence that commands respect.
Outgoing and friendly, Attila is a good judge of people and is unfailingly gentle and patient with children. He is extremely alert, observant, and vocal, and he is a fearless protector.
A fine diplomat, Attila gets along with even the pushiest female dogs, tolerates small dogs of both genders, and is excellent with puppies too.
