PBGV IN NC

CH Rokeena Carte Blanche

Finally, from Lake Waccamaw NC, we hear that the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Rokeena Carte Blanche, has snagged the BIS at the Myrtle Beach Kennel Club Saturday show. This win will help CeeJay hold onto his top five ranking.

WALLA WALLA WIN

For my late night readers, we have some late results. From the Walla Walla (WA) Kennel Club we have this.

CH Mojo's Rock'N Your World

BIS judge Chuck Murray collected the Welsh Springer Spaniel, CH Royailes Hasta B A Cut Above, the Black & Tan Coonhound, CH Silver Ridge Showtyme At Windbourne, the Akita, CH CH Mojo's Rock'N Your World, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Warfox Double Exposure, the Blenheim & Prince Charles English Toy Spaniels, CH Cheri-A Wingo Lord Nelson, the French Bulldog, CH Highwood’s Big Shot, and the Australian Shepherd, CH CH Whidbeys Moonligh Frost RA.

His Best In Show went to Coupe, the Akita. Coupe was bred by Paul & Stacey Borrmann. Stacey co-owns Coupe with Bill Rule. Al Lee Jr has the lead. Congratulations to them all.

TREASURE IN NEBRASKA

From the Seward County (NE) Kennel Club we hear that judge Karen McFarlane had seven outstanding dogs in her final today.

CH Toasty’s Treasure Island

They were the Golden Retriever, CH Toasty’s Treasure Island, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Afterglow Ebeneezer, the Portuguese Water Dog, CH Timbermist's Foot Off The Boat, the Maltese, CH Rhapsody's Too Many Remarks, the Smooth Fox Terrier, to be named later, the American Eskimo Dog, CH Silveroaks First & Foremost, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Windrift’s Latitude.

The country’s number one Sporting Dog, Treasure, had seven BIS last year. With today’s win she has ten already this year. Congratulations to breeders/owners Jerome and Pamela Oxenberg, co-owners Jane Bates & Carolee Douglas, and handler Clint Livingston.

MORE TERRIERS

OK, we are Terrier owners, but is not true that we have any cosmic influence on the show circuit. However, we are kind of giddy about the results this weekend. We have just heard that the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, has taken the BIS, courtesy of judge Wendy Willhauck, at the Progressive Dog Club of Wayne County in Birch Run MI.

CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice

Dodger’s fellow finalists were the Irish Setter, CH Jewelset Second Attraction, the Otterhound, Scentasia’s The Price Is Right, the Bernese Mountain Dog, CH Lovahagen’s Emo, the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, CH Dartan On The Rocks, the Lhasa Apso, CH Northwind Nothing But Trouble, and the Bouvier Des Flandres Quiche’s Demetrius.

While the number one Terrier, the number one dog all breeds, is way ahead of everyone, the number two Terrier spot is shaping up to be a slugfest. Today’s BIS is Dodger’s fifth BIS this year.

TERRIER TWOFER

CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Soldier Of Fortune

It’s still Beaumont TX and it’s still the Baytown Kennel Club hosting and today the BIS still belongs to the Lakeland Terrier, CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Soldier Of Fortune. Oh, they did have a different judge, Marjorie Underwood.

TERRIER TREND

CH Foxlorr Double Dare

What did we just say about clusters? We have a report that the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Foxlorr Double Dare, has scrambled home with the top prize on day two of the Wilmington Kennel Club in Bear DE. Giving the two year old some stiff competition were the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton, and the Dalmatian, CH Perdiata Absolute Adorable. Congratulations to breeder/owner Lorraine Gyenge, co-owner Jane Gardner, and handler Michael Scott.

LUCAS IN LEWISBURG

We don’t know if they have happy hours in Lewisburg WV, but we do know that they have some great dogs there this weekend. The Magic Valley Kennel Club brought in Patrica Hess to judge BIS.

CH Stirling Cool Hand Luke

Her finalists today were the Weimaraner, CH Smokycity Nanis Dbl Silhouette, the Whippet, CH Sporting Field’s Bahama Sands, the Boxer, CH Hi-Tech's Southern Belle, the Airedale Terrier, CH Stirling Cool Hand Luke, the Shih Tzu, CH Xerlane’s Face The Music, the Lhasa Apso, CH My Thai Ta Sen Halleluiah Chorus, and the Puli, CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams.

We have observed that both shows and BIS wins come in clusters. We just reported a BIS by a Lakeland and now we have a BIS by an Airedale. Lucas has been the top Airedale in the US for the last two years and this win puts him in the top twenty dogs all breed.

RHEA-LY SPECIAL

Why do you think that the Florida shows always have their reports in first? We think it’s because exhibitors all want to get their favorite resort libation at happy hour prices. Whatever the reason we have results from the Treasure Coast Kennel Club show in Vero Beach FL.

CH Shoal Creek’s Sangria V Barick

Sonny Ambrosio had the Best In Show judge’s book and his choice of the Labrador Retriever, CH Robnie’s Chantilly At Lighthouse, the Whippet Karasar’s Par Excellence, the Great Dane, CH Raintree Erinwood Dixie Magic Dragon, the Parson Russell Terrier, CH Laurel Oak Shockwave, the Pug, CH Norkus’ Risky Business, the Chow Chow, CH Liontamer’s Dial 1-800 Hotstuff, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Shoal Creek’s Sangria V Barick.

Back around Thanksgiving we predicted that the GSD, Rhea, would start winning BISs, but we underestimated this spectacular bitch. Rhea who is not yet three years old, has already collected five top prizes this year and a top twenty all breed berth. Congratulations to breeder/owner Giovanni Middei, co-owners Edward Farrell, Barbara Stamper & Lee Jewel, and handler Scott Yergin.

BOO BOO IN DECATUR

CH Tupelo ShoBoat Tu China Tu

It's no mistake. The Pug, CH Tupelo ShoBoat Tu China Tu, Pug, CH Tupelo ShoBoat Tu China Tu, aka Boo has been named top dog by BIS judge Denny Mounce at the Champaign Illinois Kennel Club show in Decatur IL . We don’t have all the finalists, but we do know that the Alaskan Malamute, CH Sno Klassic Play The Game, the Tibetan Terrier, CH Cedar C Barnstrom L&D Edition. and the Old EnglishSheepdog, CH Lambluv’s Daydream Believer, were all on hand in the final seven. We expect to have several more shows to report on today. We’ll have more later.

TEXAS RANGER

CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Soldier Of Fortune

And for you night owl readers we have this report on the Baytown Kennel Club show in Beaumont TX. The Lakeland Terrier, CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Soldier Of Fortune took home the big rosette today courtesy of judge Janet Allen. That’s number eight for the number two Terrier, Ranger, who is quietly moving her way up the rankings.

IT'S THE DOBIE IN DELAWARE

CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton

We just heard that the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton, has picked up another BIS. The latest comes today courtesy of judge Patricia A. Mowbray-Morgan and the Wilmington (DE) Kennel Club.

WE'RE IN THE MONEY!

Good News is always worth waiting for. We just heard that our daughter, Wellesley, will receive a Georgetown Scholars’ at George Washington Hospital Scholarship to attend the university’s nursing school.

Wellesley Windover Wheeler
Our Daughter, Georgetown Bound

We originally had been promised an answer to her application for the scholarship by last Wednesday, but the school at the last moment decided to delay final decisions until today. Then, with less finesse than Ryan Seacrest announcing who got the fewest votes, they waited until the very last moment today to notify applicants less than a hour ago of the committee’s selections. The scholarship provides an 80 percent tuition credit in exchange for a commitment to work at the hospital for three years. That’s a guaranteed job upon graduation AND more than $62,000 tuition assistance. Sounds like a Happy Meal for parents.

Our thanks to all of you that wrote with words of encouragement. We truly appreciate you sharing in our joy.

WRONG AGAIN

Bless those I-Reporters, who share results with us. This report comes in from the Decatur IL where the Sandemac Kennel Club had judge James Covey doing BIS.

CH Cerise Jesse James

His finalists were the English Springer Spaniel , CH Cerise Jesse James, the Otterhound, CH Scentasia's Double Trouble, the Alaskan Malamute, CH Sno Klassic Play the Game, the West Highland White Terrier, CH Whitefire's Fancy Dancer, the Pug, CH Tupelo ShoBoat Tu China Tu, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Chaoyang Take it To the Limit, and the Old English Sheep Dog, CH Lambluv's Daydream Believer.


Seems the Sporting Group has been having a good run since we observed a lack of BIS by that group. They just love to prove us wrong. Congratulations to the Springer, Jesse, his breeder/owner DorothyCherry and his handler Howard Huber Jr.

NOTHING LIKE FOLLOWING UP

It’s just 6:00 PM on the East Cost and we already have show results for you…these from the Magic Valley Kennel Club show in Lewisburg WV.

CH Sportingfield Reflections O Borderfame

Judge Barbara Dempsey Alderman lined up the Brittany, CH Triumphant's Absolute, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Afrikka Spring Valley Dorian Grey JC, the Bernese Mountain Dog, CH Adesa The Heat Is On, the Airedale Terrier, CH Stirling Cool Hand Luke, the Miniature Pinscher, CH Kimro's Soldier Boy, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Vaje's Miss Jayne Hathaway, and the Border Collie, CH Sportingfield Reflections O Borderfame.

Didn’t we just congratulate breeders Dionne Butt & Dan Black and owners Dan Black & Debbie Butt on a BIS by the Border Collie, Kenya? Well, congratulations all over again.

BERNESE FIRST IN WV

There was another all breed show today hosted by the Beckley West Virgina Kennel Club in Lewisburg, WV.

Judge Roger Hartinger assembled the Irish Water Spaniel, CH Tara's Teal Take Flight, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Of Afrikka Spring Valley Dorian Gray JC, the Bernese Mountain Dog, CH Adesa The Heat Is On, the Airedale Terrier, CH Stirling Cool Hand Luke, the Havanese, CH Los Perritos- Shallowbrook Heir I Am, the Tibetan Spaniel, CH Wassong's Djebel Of Lollipop, and the Puli, CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams.

It was the first BIS for the Bernese this year, the country’s number one Bernese Mountain Dog. Congratulations to breeders Carol Bergman& Bill & Bobbi Blewett and owners Richard T Harrison & Kimberly Meredith Cavanna.

PUG CHASES POODLE

Yes, it’s just Thursday, but we do have show results for you from Decatur IL where judge Pat Trotter made the call at the Champaign Illinois Kennel Club’s show.

CH Tupelo ShoBoat Tu China Tu

Her finalists were the Irish Setter, CH Vineyard’s Bad Boy, the Plott, CH Alexander's Mob Boss Capone, the Great Dane, (to be named later), the Irish Terrier, CH Huntermoon Midnight Ryder, the Pug, Ch Tupelo ShoBoat Tu China Tu, the Tibetan Terrier, CH Cedar C Barnstrom L&D Edition. and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lambluv’s Daydream Believer.

The little guy, the Pug, Boo, kept his hat in the ring for number one Toy Dog. Boo is within a handful of points of the Toy Poodle, CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, who currently holds the top Toy berth.

COME DANCE WITH US

Wow, didn’t we just finish last weekend’s show reports? And don’t we still have rankings to update? Well, time waits for no blogger and neither does the dog show calendar.

Snoopy Spring Fling

Kicking it off tomorrow is the Super Spring Fling Cluster (sounds more like a sale at the mall than a dog show circuit) in Lewisburg WV with the Beckley West Virginia Kennel Club and Magic Valley (wonder what they grow in the Magic Valley) Kennel Club hosting a four day fun fest. Also opening for business tomorrow is the Progress City Dog Show Cluster. Progress City would be Decatur IL as designated by the Champaign Illinois, the Sandemac, Mattoon Kennel Clubs., who also have four shows planned.

Rite Of Spring

Three cities will host three day events, Friday through Sunday. In Bear DE the Wilmington & Penn Treaty Kennel Clubs host, in Montgomery AL, the Anninston Montgomery, & Cahaba Valley KCs will present, and in Beaumont TX, it’s the Baytown and Beaumont Kennel Clubs entertaining us.

Hula Pug

Traditional two day affairs are planned for Lincoln RI (South County KC), Chesapeake VA (Chesapeake VA Dog Fanciers Association), Lake Waccamaw NC (Myrtle Beach KC), Vero Beach FL (Treasure Coast Kennel Club Of Florida), Birch Run MI (Progressive Dog Club Of Wayne County), Eaton OH (Fort St. Clair Kennel Club), Seward Ne (Seward County Kennel Club), Grove OK (Tri-state & Bartlesville Kennel Clubs), Hollister CA (Gavilan Kennel Club), Walla Walla WA (Walla Walla KC), Chino CA (Lake Matthews KC), and Wailuku HI (Valley Isle KC of Maui).

That’s 43 all breed shows in 18 different cities. So are you going to go to an AKC dog show this weekend?

BUSY AS A BEE IN TEXAS

One club whose results were overlooked by the AKC Weekly Wins was the Bee-Tex Kennel Club who was busy putting on two shows this past weekend.

CH K-J’s Othello

Saturday, the club had judge Alane Gomez making the BIS call. She had the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH K-J’s Othello, the Harrier, CH Pacific’s Serenading Anthem, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Phillmar Monster Magnificent, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Foxxsake American Spirit, the Miniature Pinscher, CH Windwalkers Call In The Clowns, the Bichon Frise, CH Risgae Miabella Sweet Georgia, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Weststar Blueprint.

The Cocker with the Shakespearean name posted his first BIS. Congratulations to breeder/owners James & Kay Pruitt, co-breeders Coy & Adrianna Grimes, and handler Joe Payne.

CH Windwalkers Call In The Clowns

Sunday judge Carolyn Herbel saw the same Cocker, Harrier, Doberman, Smooth Fox, & MinPin along with the Miniature Poodle, CH Mipar Revamp, and the Australian Cattle Dog, CH Gravan Silverpark Wethr Patrrns CD. The MinPin, Emmett, pranced to the top spot. Congratulations to breeder/owner Bobbie Mills and co-owner Larry Dewey on Emmett’s first BIS.

WE DO MAKE ERRORS

We have a couple of corrections to post. However, a word about how we collect our information.

For show results our primary source is the AKC Weekly Wins. Because these results are usually only posted during bankers’ business hours, we also use the superintendents websites for information. INFODOG, MBF’s site, is especially timely often posting results within an hour of BIS, even on weekends. Finally we have a network of I-Reporters that send us in reports.

Now all of these sources make errors. Owners, especially, should check to ensure the AKC is getting it right. The Weekly Wins report is an unofficial report, but if they got it wrong there, they may have the official record wrong as well.

CH Shor’Line Jetoca High Seas Adventure RN JH

and Handler Kate Batzner-Northern

We got a comment this morning on our 19 Jan 09 report on the Central Iowa Kennel Club show in Des Moines IA on 18 Jan 09. The anonymous commenter noted, three months after the fact, that we got the Sporting Group winner wrong. Well, we checked the AKC Weekly Wins, and they still have the reported Golden Retriever, CH Halogolds Take Me On A Journey, listed as the winner. A review of the superintendent’s, Jack Onofrio Dog Shows, site reveals the actual winner was the Golden, CH Shor’Line Jetoca High Seas Adventure RN JH. Since the super posted his results a week after our report, we were unaware of the AKC’s and our errors.

Our apologies to breeder/owner Cynthia Binder, co-breeder Julie Caruthers, and handler Kate Batzner-Northern, our congratulations to them on their Group win, and our admonishment, check those AKC reports, they may have the official record wrong. Finally, thank you for providing us the correction. We do try to get you results timely and accurately.

CH Aurora’s Walk This Way

We also received this more timely correction from Julie Mueller of Aurora Kennels. Julie was one of those brave exhibitors that fought the bad weather to show at the Claremore Kennel Club of Oklahoma. She was rewarded with a Hound Group One win for her striking Saluki, CH Aurora’s Walk This Way, only for us to get it wrong.

Tyler-Joe, was the sole puppy in a litter produced by artifical insemination from 22 year old sperm. This very special three year old was bred Nancy Bodine, is owned by Julie & AKC judge Eugene Blake. Gene Blake was a professional handler for over three decades before becoming a judge and piloted Tyler-Joe to this win. Bravo on the win and thanks for the great photo and the opportunity to correct our error.

MONDAY MOP UP

This week our weekend extended into Monday with four locations holding shows. We gave you the Idaho results last night. Here are the others.

This was a big weekend in Timonium Md with large entries. Yesterday it was the Catoctin Kennel Club hosting and Kenneth McDermott doing the BIS call. His finalists were

CH Dun Myrica Speaker Of Eagle

CH Casbar’s Hart To Hart, the Irish Wolfhound, CH Dun Myrica Speaker Of Eagle, the Samoyed, CH Peeble’s Run Hammy Davis Jr, the Sealyham Terrier, CH Efbe’s Merci Pour Le Poive, the Pekingese, CH Lin-Lee’s For The Good Times, the Shinba Inu, CH Banshou Go Ryuukyuu Uruma, and the Bouvier Des Flandfres, CH Quiche Demetrius.

It ws the second big win this weekend for the big Wolfhound, who now enters the top twenty dogs all breed dogs.

CH Jerdans V Asbury Building Bridges

In Columbus OH, the Licking River Kennel Club wrapped up their weekend with Col Harold Brizee choosing the top dog. Standing at attention were German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Feiheit Spurhund Double Dare, the Longhaired Dachshund, CH Leoralee's What Love Is, the Great Dane, CH Jerdans V Asbury Building Bridges, the Skye Terrier, CH Shawn Rae Lord Evan, the Silky Terrier, CH Shellkirk's Joy To Shalee, the Tibetan Spaniel, CH Krisala's Chasin A Dream, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lightning Tequilla Sunrise.

Another big day for a big dog, as the Great Dane, Inka, took home her first ever all breed BIS. Congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Dr Jose Ribo, co-breeder B Horner, and co-owner Martha Davidson.

Our last stop is in Bossier City LA where the D’Arbonne Kennel Club capped the four day weekend with their second show.

CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Soldier Of Fortune

Lining up for BIS judge Gloria Geringer were the Irish Setter, CH Vineyard'd Bad Boy, the Norwegian Elkhound, Ch. Vin-Melca's Wells Fargo, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Skansen's Bacchus II, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Soldier Of Fortune, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Mondrian VH Lamslag RE, the French Bulldog, CH Petite Cherie Femme De Puissance, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Copperridges Fire N Bayouland.

The country’s number two Terrier and another Top Twenty dog took home the BIS, the Lakeland, Ranger. Our national race is starting to shape up. Visit us tomorrow for updated national rankings.

IDAHO THREEPEAT

Well, we just finished Sunday’s show reports and we have our first Monday results for you. Once again those guys out west demonstrate superior computer skills and get their results logged first.

CH Toasty’s Treasure Island

From Lewiston ID and the Lewis-Clark Kennel Club, we hear that today’s seven finalists were the the Golden Retriever, CH Toasty’s Treasure Island, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Afterglow Ebeneezer, the Alaskan Malamute, CH Rogue‘s Jonny Walker Black Label, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, CH Trugrip’s One Singular Sensation, the Chinese Crested, CH Kamikazi‘s Star Kissed,, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Melvard’s Doll Of Destiny, and the Belgian Tervuren, CH Sky Acres Spy Plan.

If back to back wins are impressive, a threepeat is amazing. This weekend the hat trick goes to the Golden, Treasure, the nation’s number one sporting dog, courtesy of BIS judge Richard Lopaschuk. We’re impressed. Are you impressed?

ON THE LOW DOWN IN LA

We had already reported Saturday’s results from the Angeles Canyon Dog Club in the LA County burg known as City of Industry. Now we have the day two results.

CH Splash’s The Professor

Judge Charles Olvis had the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, CH Flatbrook Royal Point Attitude, the Basset Hound, CH Splash’s The Professor, the Portuguese Water Dog, CH Surfdog’s Haole Boy GQ, the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes At Maryscot, the Papillion, CH Arkeno’s Ears To You, the Shiba Inu, CH Jogoso’s Notorious, and Saturday’s winner, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Coventry Vanity Fair.

Saturday’s winner, the Corgi, is a long, low dog and Sunday’s winner was another long, low dog, the Basset. The three year old has been knocking on the BIS door for going on three seasons. Congratulations to breeder/owners Bill, JoAnn & Jacqueline Nolan and co-owners Shirley & Arthur Ponsart.

BACK TO BACK IN ARKANSAS

Moving on to Region Five, in Harrison AR, the North Arkansas Kennel Club staged a pair of shows.

On Saturday, it was judge Joe Gregory and the Parti-Colored Cocker Spaniel, K'Tins Happy Go Lucky, the Saluki, CH Auroras Walk This Way, the Siberian Husky, CH Antaras Put On The Red Light, the Border Terrier, CH L'Dickens Hes Bulletproof, the Smooth Chihuahua , CH Galway Dark Eyes, the Keeshond, CH Karolina Bonnyval Deal No Deal, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lambluv's Daydream Believer.

CH Lambluv's Daydream Believer

We all love a shaggy dog story, especially when it ends in a BIS for the country’s number one OES. That’s number five for Jere Marder and her bobtail.

Sunday, the judge was Dr John Reeve Newson and the finalists were the same Saluki, Siberian, Keeshond, OES, and the Curly-Coated Retriever, Clarions Blackberry Bramble, the Smooth Fox Terrier, Osages Ur Gonna C More Of Me, and the Papillion, CH Starsigns Trickin St Nick.

Back to back wins are not unheard of, but they are an amazing accomplishment. Bravo to the OES, Winston.

WATERLOO IS NOT ALWAYS BAD

Also in Region Four, the Waterloo Kennel Clun held two shows in their hometown in IA.

CH Exl’s Leather N Lace

Saturday, judge Thomas Tracy collected the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH Exl’s Leather N Lace, the Bloodhound, CH Ghost Hollow’s Spectaculkar Bid, the Samoyed, Rexann’s Excalibur, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Topwyre Candy Man, the Silky Terrier, CH Kharah’s In The Fast Lane At Terynoak, the Dalmatian, CH Paisley Nspird By Broadway, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Briarbrook’s Medallion Of Merit CGC.

Did we just say that BIS wins by the gun dogs had become rare. Well for the second time this weekend, the Sporting Group representative collected the top prize. The Black Cocker has led her breed for the last two years and this BIS should help her hold onto that spot this year.

CH Jenda’s Hail The Queen

Sunday, Only the Cocker and the Bloodhound maged to return to seek Col. Joe Pukhiser’s approval. Also looking to be the judge’s favorite for the day were the Bernese Mountain Dog, CH Jenda’s Hail The Queen, the Bedlington Terrier, CH Ness’ English Tea, the Papillion, CH Wingssong Rock Star, the Chow Chow, CH Cross B Impressive Willie N, and the Bouvier Des Flandres, CH Limerick’s Shakespeare.

Congratulations to the Bernese, Jadis, and breeder/owner/handler Jeni West PHA Jadis’ first BIS.

We still have more for you. Come back soon.

WISCONSIN WEEKEND

Also hosting a double header was the Fond Du Lac County Kennel Club in Wisconsin city of that name.

CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle

Saturday, judge William Usherwood, gathered the Weimaraner, CH Bowbent Carousel’s Perfect World, the Otterhound, CH Adeline’s Sticky Wicket, the Samoyed, CH Polar Mist X-Tasy, the Kerryblue Terrier, CH Rathangan’s Mystic At Morwin, the Pomeranian Velocity’s Shake Ur Bon Bon, the Bulldog, CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Rough Collie, CH Highcroft Bourne Supremacy.

Best In Show went to the country’s top winning Bulldog, her fourth this year.

CH Highcroft Bourne Supremacy

Sunday, judge John Studebaker, saw the Bulldog, the Weimaraner, the Collie, the Afghan Hound, CH Karakush Dot Com Dot AU, the Newfoundland, CH Skipper Eminence King Of Helluland, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Schiavone’s Golden Vito, and the Long Coat Chihuahua, CH Quachita Think Of Me.

The Collie, Bourne, now has a BIS to match his BIS winning son, CH Highcroft Bourne Ultimatum. Congratulations to breeders/owners Don & Leslie Jeszewski, co-breeder Pat Atkins, and co-owner Judith Belluomini.

SOUTH CAROLINA RESULTS

Back on the east coast, in Region Two, we had a twofer in Aiken SC, courtesy of the Columbia Kennel Club.

CH Sportingfields Reflections O Borderfame

Saturday, judge Denny Mounce, was presented with the Irish Setter, CH Pin Oak Castlebar Success, the Whippet, CH Sporting Field's Bahama Sands, the Alaskan Malamute, CH Wild Wind Best Rose Addition, the West Highland White Terrier, Kenlake's Colonel's Cadet, the Smooth Chihuahua, CH Ayrwen Star Kissed Delight, the Bulldog, CH Hetherbull Topline 0-0, and the Border Collie, CH Sportingfields Reflections O Borderfame.

We were just bemoaning the lack of wins by Nordic breeds and now we have three Malamutes winning BIS in one weekend. Way to go, guys…Or should we say, way to go, girls? The four year old bitch was bred by the Wilds, Jeannie & Mary, and owned by Mary & Marcia Wild. Obviously, keeping it in the family works. Congratulations to you all.

Sunday, judge Francine Schwartz, would only see two new dogs, the English Setter, CH Editions Radioactive, and the Scottish Deerhound, DC Windmoor's New Sunsation At Windchase SC. BIS would go to the three year old Border Collie, Kenya. Congratulations to breeders Dionne Butt & Dan Black and owners Dan Black & Debbie Butt.

We’ll be back in just a minute.

WE LOVE MONDAYS

We look forward to Monday mornings like a kid looks forward to a birthday. We get up, exercise & feed the dogs, and then head for the computer to read our mail and look up the show results we missed over the weekend.

This morning we are going to start with those unnamed finalists from our previous reports from the Terre Haute IN shows, On Saturday, the Chinese Shar-Pei in the final seven was CH Rolfs Zabad Love Me Tender. Yesterday’s Non-Sporting winner was the Keeshond, CH Markright's Bourn Supremecy. With that bit of housekeeping out of the way, we go to bayou country, Bossier City LA, where they had three dog shows this weekend.

CH Adili's American Idol

On Friday, the Shreveport Kennel Club had judge Paula Nykiel at the BIS helm. Her finalists were Irish Setter, CH Vineyard's Bad Boy, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Adili's American Idol, the Rottweiler, CH Evrmor Xtraodinaire V Stoneridge, the Lakeland Terrier, the CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Soldier Of Fortune, the Shih Tzu, CH Krissy's Dream Lover, the French Bulldog, CH Petite Cheri Femme De Puissance, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Myshara's Dream Girl.

We don’t watch the TV show, but we love this dog, the Ridgeback, Spirit. One of several great Ridgebacks out there this year, this is his first BIS this year,. Congratulations to breeders/owners Tammy Lynch and Karen LaFleur, co-breeders Nadine Vaccarino & Phyllis Lia, co-owner Kiki Courtelis, and handler Frank Murphy.

CH Ripsnorter's Mt. View Lookout

Saturday, day two of the Shreveport KC, Spirit, the Lakeland, Ranger, and the Frenchie made it back to see judge Ronald H. Menaker. Also vying for the top prize were German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Ripsnorter's Mt. View Lookout, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Skansen's Bacchus II, the Pekingese, CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar, and another Australian Shepherd, CH Copperridges Fire N Bayouland.

The country’s number one GWP, Scout, scored his third BIS of the year, an all to rare event for the gun dogs this year.

CH Skansen's Bacchus II

On Sunday, the D’Arbonne Kennel Club and judge Elliott Weiss took over. The only newcomer in the final seven was the Smooth Dachshund. CH Bessdach Drisheen Hot Shot, as the Irish Setter, the Giant, the Lakeland, the Peke, the Frenchie, and Friday’s Australian Shepherd, were all back for another shot.

And persistence paid off for the Giant Schnauzer, as he picked up his second BIS this year. Not yet three years old, he is bred by Sylvia Hammarstrom, owned by Steven A. Sansone, and handled by Jamie Clute. Congratulations to them all.

We’ll be right back with more results.

OUT AHEAD OF THE HERD

We have a report for you from Terre Haute IN where the Bloomington Kennel Club closed out the weekend with judge Jacqueline Rayner gracing the final ring.

CH Cordmaker Field of Dreams

Her finalists were the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Star K's Mile Hi Valentine, the Petiti Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Rokeena Carte Blanche, the Alaskan Malamute, CH Sno Klassic Play The Game, the Norwich Terrier, CH Skyscot's Poker Chip, the Pug, CH Tupelo ShoBoat Tu China Tu, the Keeshond, as yet unnamed, and the Puli, CH Cordmaker Field of Dreams.

The Puli, Conrad, picked up his tenth BIS , opening a bit of a lead on his fellow Herding Group members. This win puts him nearly 10,000 points a head of the others.

BIG SHOWS, BIG DOGS, BIG WINS

There were a lot of dogs in Timonium MD this weekend, so we forgive them for being a little slow to get their results in. There were specialties and limited breed shows galore on Friday, but we are here to focus on the all breed shows.

CH Dun Myrica Speaker Of Eagle

On Saturday one of the older clubs in the country, Old Dominion Kennel Club, hosted and the judge was Dawn Hausen. Out of the nearly 2,000 dogs competing, the seven who made it to the final ring were the Labrador Retriever, CH Casbar’s Hart To Hart, the Irish Wolfhound, CH Dun Myrica Speaker Of Eagle, the Siberian Husky, CH Kontoki’s A Bend In The Road, the Airedale Terrier, CH Stirling Cool Hand Luke, the Toy Poodle, CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Tibetan Terrier, CH Cedar C Barnstorm L&D Edition, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Sandfox Destiny.

A big show needs a big finish and they don’t get any bigger than the Wolfhound, who picked up his fourth all breed BIS this year and a top twenty berth. We don’t remember ever telling you that the big guy’s breeders are Samuel Evans Ewing III & Sam Houston McDonald. McDonald & Joe Roland are the lucky owners and Marie Sommershoe is his very accomplished handler. Congratulations to them all.

CH Palisades Silhouette

Today it was the Baltimore County Kennel Club’s turn and Howard Falberg judging the final seven. Competition was so fierce that the Wolfhound was the lone holdover from Saturday. The other finalists were the English Setter, CH Palisades Silhouette, the Boxer, CH Tamaron's Leonidas , the Skye Terrier, CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Pug, CH Nonesuch Aniie’s Mainsail, the Lhasa Apso, CH My Thai Ta Sen Halleuiah Chorus, and the Border Collie, Borderframe Signature.

It was the elegant English Setter bitch, picking up a very big first BIS. Congratulations to breeder/owners Cheryl Heithaus, & Brenda Fischer, co- breeders Dean & Sandy Miller, co-owner Chris Kopfstien, and handler Amy Duncan.

'NOTHER NORDIC GETS THE NOD

We don’t usually start our weekends on Sunday, but that’s what they are doing in Columbus OH where Saturday was filled with a group of specialty shows and today the Central Ohio Kennel Club held the all breed show with Dr Eric Liebes doing the Best In Show duties.

His finalists were the Welsh Springer Spaniel, CH Stateman’s Winners Circle, the Afghan Hound, CH Agha Djari’s Revenge Of Xenos, the Alakan Malamute, CH CHNanuke’s Still The One, the West Highland White Terrier, CH Richmont, McClaren Lindores, the Silky Terrier, CH Shellkirk’s Joy To Shalee, the Keeshond, CH Daimler’s Caviar Dream, and the Belgian Sheepdog, CH Belroyales Midnight Rider.

We started the weekend with a BIS from a Malamute and asked why we don’t have more from the Nordic breeds. Well, we now have another one, this one from the number one Alaskan Malamute, Kimmy. The five year old bitch was bred by Sandra D'Andrea & Perry Hazelwood, and is owned by Sandra D'Andrea, Dr Stephen & Susan Rich, & Grant George. Congratulations to them all. And a thanks for an excuse to post a video.

THIS IN FROM IDAHO

Lewiston ID reports in with judge Dorothy MacDonald’s results from the Lewis-Clark Kennel Club show.

CH Orchard Hill Shirmont Backtalk

Her finalists were the Irish Setter, CH Ashton’s Peaceful Easy Feeling, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Afterglow Ebeneezer, the Tibetan Mastiff, CH Seng Khri Bartok Of Dawa, the American Staffordshire Terrier, Alpine’s Rio Grande, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Orchard Hill Shirmont Backtalk, Keeshond, CH Shamrock’s Captain Stormalong, and the German Shepher Dog, CH Von Hamm Bedkar Leathern’ Lace.

BIS went to the Cavalier, Macho. Congratulations to breeders Erica & Rachel Venier., owners Shirley Henry & Erica Venier, and hanlder Clint Livingston.

TINY DOG GETS BIG WIN

Once again the Chief Solano Kennel Club gets in early with their show report from Vallejo CA.

CH Smokycity Silhouette Dbl Ur Pleasure

Judge Barbara Alderman went over the Weimaraner, CH Smokycity Silhouette Dbl Ur Pleasure , the Whippet, CH Wasatch Tangerine Dream, the Mastiff, CH Southports Ulysses S Grant, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Kathrich Maximo, the Long Coat Chihuahua, Whitecloud Loma Mister Big Stuff, the Bichon Frise, CH Paray Rime Time, and the Rough Collie, Kirkwood Denim And Lace.

Once again, we have a new BIS winner and no photo. Our apologies for the lack of photo and congratulations to breeder Donna White and owners Jeffery Yasenchok & J Jeffery Setiz.

CJ TARGETS NUMBER ONE WORKING DOG

From West Springfield MA and the South Windsor Kennel Club, we have this report.

CH Kalil Cool Casey From Bull Run

Judge Louis Bond assembled the Brittany, CH Tonan-Hope's R U Kiddin' Me, the Irish Wolfhound, Shanachies Tulamor Of Sherwood, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Blazing Star Of Alisaton, the Cairn Terrier, CH Kalil Cool Casey From Bull Run, the Pekingese, CH Lin-Lee’s For The Good Times, the Keeshond, CH Quest Stand By Me, and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

The Dobie, CJ, won’t take over the title of number one Working Dog…yet. Today’s BIS, puts her within a couple of big wins to overtake the Giant Schnauzer, CH Galilee's Pure Of Spirit, who is resting up after hitting the 100 BIS milestone. We think it’s time someone send us a new photo for CJ. Looks like we are going to need it.

FIRST BIS FOR A NEW CHAMPION

Our first report of the day comes in from Zolfo Springs FL where the Heartland Dog Club Of Florida had judge Beverly Vic calling Best In Show.

CH Vongay’s It’s A Wrap SL

The finalists were the Vizla, CH Titan’s Take Me Seriously RN, the Longhaired Dachshund, CH Vongay’s It’s A Wrap SL, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Sun Style’s Sensation, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Kemosabe Broxden High Button Shoes, the Pug, CH Norkus Risky Business, the Standard Poodle, CH Chrystal’s Totally Chromed Out, and from the classes, the Bouvier Des Flandres, Optimus Prime De Boeuf .

The Doxie, Andy, who just finished his championship last month, picked up a very impressive first BIS. Congratulations to breeders/owners Von & Gail Richards and co-owner Mary Boyle.