SEVEN DAYS IN MAY IN WISCONSIN

GCH CH Kenro’s Witching Hour

There have been seven all breed shows this month in Wisconsin.  The first weekend the Badger Kennel Club and the Janesville-Beloit Kennel Club teamed up for three shows in Jefferson.  Pat Mowbray-Morgan had the opening final on Friday and her pick of the American Water Spaniel, GCH CH Waterway Game Crk Hot Diggity JH, the Smooth Dachshund, Speechless Kinders In It To Win It, the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Kenro’s Witching Hour, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Broxden Waybroke Halstan Heritage, the Papillon, CH Wingssong Here We Go Again, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Vogelflight’s “Honor” to Pillowtalk, and the Briard, CH Caleidoscope De L'Heureux.  Her Best was the Giant, Dora, and her Reserve was the Papillon, Noah.   

GCH CH Aberdeens Under The Influence

Dora and Noah would return the following day to see judge Beverly Speich along with the Otterhound, GCH CH Aberdeens Under The Influence, the same AWS, Smooth Fox, Roy, & Bichon, and the German Shepherd Dog, Celeste Of Ro Anne-Isle. 

GCH CH Waterway Game Crk Hot Diggity JH

She would like the Otterhound, DUI, and the AWS, Digger.  Just last month we were talking about how rarely Otterhounds get the big rosette.  Now DUI has two this year.

GCH CH Riverside Get Over It

Sunday judge Dr Daniel Fleitas would consider  the Flat-Coated Retriever, CH Shannara’si Boston Legal, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Elmo's Martian Chronicles, the Giant, Dora, the Smooth Fox, Roy, the Papillon, Nathan, the Boston Terrier, GCH CH Gunther's Gussied Up Edna, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Riverside Get Over It.

He would choose the Giant, Dora, and the Corgi, Gigi, as his BIS and RBIS.  The two wins are the fourth and fifth of the year  for Dora and handler Amy Booth.

GCH CH Goldsands Columbus

(Photo by Rhonda Cassidy)

The following weekend the Wisconsin action was in Eau Claire.  Making it to the day one final were the AWS, Digger, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Tells Matrix Reloaded, the Newfoundland, CH Pouch Cove's Seabrook Enough Said, the Russell Terrier, GCH CH Goldsands Columbus, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH We-Syng Royal Etiquette, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Hearts on Fire, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Spiritwood’s Gandalph The Blue.

Judge Cindy Meyer’s Best was the Russell, Bosse, and her Reserve was the Afghan, Matrix.  Bosse, the only Russell to ever win an AKC BIS, has seven this year.

GCH CH Dawin Hearts on Fire

(Photo by Derek Glas)

Sunday Lou Guerrero would see six of Saturday’s finalists and the Mastiff,  GCH CH Millenniums Moonshine.  He would choose the Standard Poodle, Flame as his Best, and the Russell, Bosse, as his Reserve.  Flame is yet another great Standard Poodle brought to us by breeder/owner Linda Campbell and handler Sarah Perchick.  It was the fifth big rosette of the year for Flame & Sarah.

GCH CH Summits Emery It's In The Bag

This past weekend Wisconsin exhibitors headed for Oshkosh for the Oshkosh Kennel Club show and the Winnegamie Kennel Club show.  The OKC final was in the hands of Houston Clark.  Judge Clark chose from the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Summits Emery It's In The Bag, the Basenji, Laurel S'Simply Shocking Sabrina, the Rottweiler, CH Redfield's Itz My Tyme RN, the Australian Terrier, GCH CH Dunham Lake Scout Master, the Miniature Pinscher, CH Ems Jet Star, the Keeshond, GCH CH Trumpet's Winner Takes It All, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lambluv Elmknolls Dream Girl.

GCH CH Trumpet's Winner Takes It All

His top two were the Golden, Chloe, and the Keeshond, Ace.  Chloe is the nation’s Number One Golden with four BIS in 16 final appearances this season.

GCH CH Aerden’s Pretty in Pink JH

Yesterday judge Alane Gomez was in the final ring with the English Setter, GCH CH Aerden’s Pretty in Pink JH, the Basset Hound, GCH CH Olde Fashion Affare D’Amore Italiano, same Rottweiler & Australian Terrier, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Tab’s Scootin Boomer of Storm, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Ri-Lees’s Stellar Performance, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Celeste Of Ro Anne-Isle.

GCH CH Dunham Lake Scout Master

(Photo by Dale Joachim)

Best went to the English Setter, KiKi, and Reserve to the Australian Terrier, Scout.  It’s the sixth career BIS and the first this year for KiKi and owner/handler Vito Ciaravino.   The win makes KiKi the first English Setter Bitch with a hunting title to win an AKC Best In Show.  Congratulations to Vito, breeders/owners Laurie Engel & Rose Miller, and owner Brian Silbernagel.

MONDAY MORNING MOP UP

GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare 

(Photo by Rhonda Cassidy)

We start our Monday Morning Mop Up with reports from around the South.  First we go to Perry GA where the Columbus Kennel Club, the Southeast Alabama Kennel Club, & the Macon Kennel Club collaborated on fours shows a week ago.   The KC was up first on Thursday and they asked judge Barbara Dempsey Alderman to take the day one final.  She chose her Best and Reserve from the English Setter, GCH CH Lochlomond's Wrapped Up In You JH, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Tells Matrix Reloaded, the Siberian Husky, GCH CH Snowmist's Quidditch Seeker, the Wire Fox Terrier, GH CH AfterAll Painting the Sky, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Glenleigh Gang's 'N Roses and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Daisies N Dreams Master Sebastian.

GCH CH Trystyn Statesman Cactus Blue

Judge Alderman gave the MinPin, Classie, the BIS, and the Wire Fox, Sky, the RBIS.    The win would be Classie’s first of three for the set.  The following day judge Linda More would prefer Classie over her RBIS, the Welsh Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Trystyn Statesman Cactus Blue, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Lokavi´s Battle Flag Of The South, the same Siberian, Seeker, the Wire Fox Sky, the previously seen Bichon, Governor, and the Puli, CH Cordmaker’s Topsy Turvey.

GCH CH Glenleigh Gang's 'N Roses

Saturday Classie would watch the Italian Greyhound, GCH CH Wyson Swan Princess, advance to the final ring where judge Arley Hussin would choose the aforementioned Welsh Springer, Maddux, as his Best and the Bichon, Governor, as his Reserve, while the Bluetick Coonhound, GCH CH Charwin Fairmont Sweet Society Blue Snuff, the Siberian, Seeker, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Shaireab Bayleigh Maid of Honor, and the now familiar Puli, Charlotte watched. 

CH Cordmaker’s Topsy Turvey 

(Photo by Rudie)

Sunday Classie was back to accept the big rosette from Joe Gregory who also chose the Puli, Charlotte, as his Reserve.  Rounding out the final were the Weimaraner, GCH CH Doc N Camelot's Heaven Can Wait, the Coonhound, Snuffy, the Great Dane, GCH CH Longo Miller N Lore's Diamond Lil, the West Highland White Terrier, CH Camcrest Andsurely Jasmine, and the Bichon, Governor.

The three BIS brings Classie’s 2013 take  to 24 BIS this year.  More importantly, it puts her in a dead heat with the Number Two Dog All Breeds.

GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie

This weekend Classie was back in her native Florida for the Inverness Florida Kennel Club’s two shows in Brooksville.  Saturday Classie would be joined in judge Judith Franklin’s final  by the Weimaraner, GCH CH Rissana Hillwood's Perfect Crime, the Smooth Dachshund, CH Passport Boy You’re One of My Kind SS, the Siberian Husky, GCH CH Mileka's Belle Starr, the Skye Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Overtops And The Winner Is, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Wynward's Remember That.   Best would go to the Skye, Charlie, and Reserve was reserved for the Siberian, Belle Star.   

GCH CH Mileka's Belle Starr

Charlie would do it all over again the next day, this time with judge Charles Olvis, going BIS while Classie went RBIS.  Also vying for an award were the Golden Retriever, CH Ingot's K9 Connection, the Saluki, GCH CH Hediyeh Uriela Priya Bat Yosef JC (Is it just us, or are there not beautiful Salukis everywhere you turn these days?), the Rottweiler, GCH CH Avatar Summer Storm Chaser RN, the above named Bichon, LJ, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, CH Telltail Like A Rolling Stone.

These are the first BIS for Charlie, the latest beautiful Skye from breeders/owners Eugene Z Zaphiris & Matthew H Stander and handler Larry Cornelius.  Congratulations to them all.

GCH CH Yakee’s Easily Persuaded

Meanwhile, over in Manassas VA the Mattaponi Kennel Club would put John Wade in the final ring with the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Sentinel, the Bloodhound, GCH CH Flessner's International S'Cess, the Akita, GCH CH CR Wicca’s Trade Secret, the Miniature Schnauzer, CH Blythewood Lovely Gigolette, the Pekingese, GCH CH Yakee’s Easily Persuaded, the Tibetan Spaniel, GCH CH Kan Sing Tenzin, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Masquerade Mikey Likes It.

GCH CH Kan Sing Tenzin

His Best was the Peke, Rodger, and his Reserve was the Tibbie,   It’s the fourth this year for Rodger and owner/handler David Fitzpatrick.

GCH CH Flessner's International S'Cess

Stephanie Hedgepath had the judge’s book on Sunday and the Irish Setter, GCH CH Cairncross Concierge with Tullane, the same Bloodhound, Nathan, the Boxer, GCH CH Hi Tech The King of Sherry Shoot Jp, the Norfolk Terrier, GCH CH Yarrow Venerie Ticket to Ride, the Peke, Rodger, the Tibbie, Tenzin, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Nchanted Silk Lining.

BIS& RBIS went to the Bloodhound, Nathan, and the Tibbie, Tenzin.  It’s the first Best for Nathan and handler Heather Helmer.  Congratulations to Heather, breeders Bryan & Chris Flessner & Heather Buehner, and owners Shirley VanCamp, Heather Buehner,  & Zack Helmer.

GCH CH Foxbend Colour Me More

(Photo by Infocusbymiguel)

Cross the state line in Gray TN, the Greater Kingsport Kennel Club was set up for the weekend.  Dr Linda Fowler had the day one final and the company of the Weimaraner, GCH CH Poets Bossa Nova Baby, the Greyhound, GCH CH GrandCru Orion With Mistweave, the Alaskan Malamute, CH Tugar's Taking On Tyson, the Parson Russell Terrier, GCH CH Foxbend Colour Me More, the Pug, GCH CH Caper’s Sirius Endeavor,  the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Luminary Black Velvet Bejeweled With Pearls, and the Australian Shepherd, Nightstars Unchained Mel O Dee.

Taking home the day one BIS was the Parson, Heidi.  Collecting the RBIS was the  Greyhound, Buster.     It’s the first BIS in three final appearances this year for Heidi and owner/ handler  Dana Bryson-Benn.  Congratulations to Dana, breeders S & D Crawford , and owners Kiki Courtelis & Joyce Wilkinson.

GCH CH Shaireab Bayleigh Maid of Honor

Sunday a different Terrier finished with the big rosette, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Shaireab Bayleigh Maid of Honor.  Reserve went to the Standard Poodle, Pearl.  Also trying to persuade judge Joan Goldstein to give them the win were the Irish Water Spaniel, CH Waterford’s Anything You Sant, the Wirehaired Dachshund, GCH CCH  Rags N Montvues The Midnight Flasher , the same Malamute, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Orchard Hill Only Human, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Mockingbird Elyan Magic Moment HSAd HSBd.

GCH CH Luminary Black Velvet Bejeweled With Pearls

Jennie and handler Luiz Abreu now have three BIS year and an impressive 20 Terrier Groups this year.

GREAT LAKES FOUR

GCH CH Karizma’s Ike of Edale

We return to the Great Lakes region for our next reports.  First up, the Progressive Dog Club Of Wayne County who were in Birch Run MI April 27^th & 28^th for their two shows.  Saturday ended with the English Setter, GCH CH Stargazr'n Wingfield Time Will Tell, the Norwegian Elkhound, GCH CH Tioka's American Ride, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici, the Russell Terrier, GCH CH Goldsands Columbus, the Yorkshire Terrier, GCH CH Trio’s Big Shot, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Vogelflight’s “Honor” to Pillowtalk, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Karizma’s Ike of Edale.

                            

GCH CH Trio’s Big Shot

Robert Hutton’s BIS was the GSD, Ike, and his RBIS, was the Yorkie, Billy.  It was the second BIS in 13 final appearances for Ike and handler Lenny Brown.

GCH CH Stargazr'n Wingfield Time Will Tell

Sunday judge Suzanne Dillin greeted Ike & the same Setter, Elkhound, Russell, & Bichon, the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Kenro’s Witching Hour, and the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Tamarin Tanner. Her Best was the Setter, Trevor, and her Reserve was the Affenpinscher, Tanner.  Trevor is the Number One English Setter is the US with two BIS and 13 Sporting groups.

GCH CH Nonnies No Doubt

Last weekend the action was in Tallmadge OH with the Ravenna Kennel Club.  Judge Merle Taylor had the opening day final and her choice of the English Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Nonnies No Doubt, the Smooth Dachshund, GCH CH Grandgables Ms French Kiss, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Claircreek Impression de Matisse, the West Highland White Terrier, Devonshire Out Of The Starting Gate, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Burbrook Storm Chaser, the Standard Poodle, Dassin Hillwood Del Shannon, and the Briard, GCH CH Lightning Strike El Xargall. 

The two she liked were the four year old Cocker and the seven month old Dachshund.  It’s the first this year for the Cocker, Stevie, and his second career Best.  Congratulations to breeder Vickie Umpleby, Jo Gerrish, and handler Tony Vacha. 

GCH CH Snowmist's Quicksilver Speigas

Sunday’s final featured Timothy Robbins with an all new seven, the Golden Retriever, CH Shyan's Let Freedom Ring, the above named Elkhound, the Siberian Husky, GCH CH Snowmist's Quicksilver Speigas, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Broxden Waybroke Halstan Heritage, the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, GCH CH South Fork's Sweet Harmony, the Tibetan Spaniel, GCH CH Kan Sing Tenzin, and the Pyrenean Shepherd, GCH CH La Brise Sun Bear.

CH Broxden Waybroke Halstan Heritage

His Best was the Siberian, Fizzy, and his Reserve was the Smooth Fox, Roy.  It was the first BIS for the Siberian, Fizzy.  Congratulations to breeder : Kim Leblanc, owners Laura Baryte & Hiroyo Shimizu, and handler Tim Terella.

PLAIN STATES FOUR

GCH CH Posey Canyon No Brainer!

This morning we are visiting two Great Plains states for the results on four shows.  The Seward County Kennel Club was in that Nebraska town April 27^th & 28^th for their two shows.  Saturday’s final featured the Irish Setter, GCH CH Antares Bobby Jones, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Oxford Victim of Love, the Kuvasz, GCH CH Szumeria’s Wildwood Silver Six Pence, the Parson Russell Terrier, GCH CH Posey Canyon No Brainer!, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Miletree Northern Star at Shirmont, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Vaje’s Jethrene Bodine, and the Rough Collie, Tapestry Dashing Dark’N Silver.

GCH CH Szumeria’s Wildwood Silver Six Pence 

(Photo by Lynda Beam)

Annella Cooper’s top two were the Parson Russell, Einstein, and the Kuvasz, Tanner.  It’s the first for the five year old Parson.  Congratulations to Jennifer Johnston and owners Russ & Tricia Stanczyk.

Sunday Paula Hartinger would see five of the prior day’s finalists and the King Charles & Ruby English Toy Spaniel, GCH CH LTO Prosperity, and the Border Collie, Tang Dynasty Rocky.  Hear BIS was the Kuvasz and her RBIS was the Irish Setter.  Tanner is the top winning Kuvasz of all time.  This win was his second of the year.

GCH CH LTO Prosperity

Last weekend it was Topeka KS hosting the Sunflower Kennel Club of Olathe.  Day one ended with judge Michele Billings mulling over the Vizsla, GCH CH Regal Point Pinnacle Of Kilauea JH, the 13” Beagle, GCH CH Vinla's LA Ink, the Portuguese Water Dog, CH Driftwoods You Ain’t Seen Nothin Yet, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, GCH CH Cumhill Hell Raiser, the aforementioned Toy Spaniel, the Boston terrier, GCH CH Kennedy's Wild Traveling Man, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, CH Kingsbury Tail Ridge Road.

She chose the Toy Spaniel, Prosperity, as her Best and gave the Reserve to the Staffy Bull, Ollie.  Prosperity and handler Jeff Wright have logged six BIS this year, five in the last 60 days..

GCH CH Cumhill Hell Raise

Ollie and the Vizsla, Mason would be the only two of Saturday’s finalists to return on Sunday to see BIS judge Carmen Battaglia.  Joining them were the Wirehaired Dachshund,  CH Raydachs Ruby Tuesday SW, the Mastiff, GCH CH Jadem’s Oliver Twist, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Xela's Party Hat, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Tramac Just Watchme Shine, and the Rough Collie, St Roch's Moonlight Serenade.  

GCH CH Regal Point Pinnacle Of Kilauea JH

Judge Battaglia liked the two returning dogs, giving Ollie the BIS and Mason the RBIS.  Ollie is the only Staffordshire Bull Terrier to win a BIS this year.  Congratulations to breeder Martin Fitzpatrick, owners  Zane & Shannon Smith, and handler Paul D Catterson.