Interview with Kay Novotny, Breeder of Casa Del Rey
- Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Where do you live? How many years in dogs? How many years as a breeder? What is your kennel name?
- What are the hallmarks of your breed and why are they important for maintaining breed type?
- In your opinion, are there enough puppy homes to support breeding a litter this year?
- How have you implemented new technologies in science and communications as a breeder?
- In your community, have you noticed a change in the public’s perception of purebred dogs?
- Have you noticed any trends in the sport? Anything to be concerned about?
- What are some of the positive changes you’ve seen in the sport in recent years?
Kay Novotny
1. My name is Kay Novotny. I currently live in Reno, Nevada. I showed my first Shetland Sheepdog in Obedience and Conformation in 1972. My mother and I bred and showed Shelties until about 1987, when I switched over to showing Borzoi. Our kennel name was/is Casa Del Rey. Mom has passed away, but I have kept the kennel name.
2. In my opinion, the hallmarks of the Borzoi breed are the athletic build and the aerodynamic qualities of the head and frame. They are a huge part of what it means to be a large sighthound, which is what the Borzoi is. Borzoi are built for extreme speed in short bursts. They are not Sporting or Herding dogs, nor are they endurance racers like a Saluki…