GOLDEN IN COLORADO

We have an I-Report from the Colarado Springs Kennel Club where judge Robert Stein had the BIS book.

CH Wismiss Aussome Sturt Pea

His finalists were the Golden Retriever, CH Toasty’s Treasure Island, the Smooth Dachshund, CH Bessdachs Drisheen Hot Shot, the Boxer, CH Capri’s Magic Maker Of Sassy, the Australian Terrier, CH Wismiss Aussome Sturt Pea, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Orchard Hill Shirmont Backtalk, the Lhasa Apso, CH Rushmar’s Charmer, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Bugaboo’s Georgie Girl.

It was the number one Sporting Dog’s day as the Golden, Treasure, added another BIS to her tally. It’s BIS luck number 13 for the number six all dog all breeds.

ANOTHER FIRST IN VALLEJO

She handled the BIS winner at our first dog show 40 years ago. Today she was the BIS judge at the Contra Costa Kennel Club in Vallejo CA.

CH Just-Wright Full Monty

Michelle Billings’ line up included the Vizsla, CH Derby’s Destination Moon JH, the 15” Beagle, CH Just-Wright Full Monty, the Mastiff, CH Southport’s Ulysees S Grant, the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot, the Silky Terrier, CH Bar-B’s Tawny Mist Topias, the Chow-Chow, CH D-Jin Gang Of Anna Kennel, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Avalons Frontier Sleepnlady Webber.

We always say you can’t predict the outcome of a dog show and this one must have surprised a few as the everyman dog, the Beagle, walked away with the top prize. Thought Monty has had some impressive wins, this is his first all breed BIS. Congratulations to breeder/owner Julie Wright, co-owner Julie Cheng, and handler Lindsay Bryson.

FIRST TIMER IN MICHIGAN

It may not be balmy in Michigan yet, but the company was pleasant and the dogs were grand.

CH Sastya Raggededge Peer Review

Seeking judge Judy Doniere’s approval were the Gordon Setter, CH Sastya Raggededge Peer Review, the Afghan Hound, CH Shenandoah Smoke And Mirrors, the Alaskan Malamute, CH Nanuke’s Still The One, the Border Terrier, CH Sirius’s I Could Be At CB’s, the Italian Greyhound, CH Deerfield’s Jackson Cage, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Chaoyang’s Take It To The Limit, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lambluv’s Daydream Believer.

We love it when we get to witness a first BIS. Today was not only the Gordon, PJ’s, first BIS it was his first Group one. Congratulations to breeders Susan Sealock & Joy Hafer, owner/handler Mary Grill, and co-owners William & Mary Ann Leonard and Casandra Mayers.

POODLES AND BULLDOGS

Greenwich CT has been the home of the rich and powerful for a century. The Greenwich Kennel Club is more egalitarian, but the dogs at their show today were the elite of the dog world.

CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle

Judge Wendy Willhauck’s ultimate seven were the Labrador Retriever, CH Casbar’s Hart To Hart, Friday’s BIS winner, the Irish Wolfhound, CH Dun Myrica Speaker Of Eagle, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Foxlorr Doble Dare, the Toy Poodle, CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Bulldog, CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Deja BluDeal Me In.

BIS went to the outstanding Bulldog bitch. There are six Standard Poodles in the Non-Sporting top ten, but this girl is ahead of most of them, at number three in the group.

ASHEVILLE BIS WINNER

The Asheville Kennel club kicked off its two day stand with judge Carolyn A. Herbel doing the BIS.

CH Woodside’s Pacino

Her finalists were the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Ripsnorter’s Mr View Lookout, the Harrier, Downhome Halcyon Wizard, the Bernese Mountain Dog, CH Alpenspirit’s Lion King, the Welsh Terrier, CH Bayleigh Shaireab’s Super Hero, the Maltese Diamond Tea Leone, the Boston Terrier, CH Shine’s Cupid Doly, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Woodside’s Pacino.

I saw this dog, last weekend and he was magnificent, and today the GSD, Tony, has another BIS.

GONE WITH THE BIS

Day two of the Skyline Kennel Club in Fisherville VA and it was hot, not the weather, that was perfect, but the competition was sizzling.

CH Krissy’s Dream Lover

Judge Pete Dawkins had the Labrador Retriever, CH Salty Dog Of Tampa Bay, yesterday’s BIS winner, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH OF Afrikka Spring Valley Dorian Gray JC, the Boxer, CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Sealyham Terrier, CH Efbe’s Merci Pour Le Poivre, the Shih Tzu, CH Krissy’s Dream Lover, the French Bulldog, CH Petite Cherie Femme De Puissance, and the Puli, CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams.

The Boxer, Scarlett, was gone with the wind and the BIS trophy. She is the number one Boxer, the number three Working Dog, and the number nine dog all breeds.

WOLFHOUND IN YORKTOWN HEIGHTS

The hamlet of Yorktown Heights NY has a median household income exceeding six figures and a decidedly Aryan population, but the dogs at today’s Taconic Hills Kennel Club show were much more diverse.

CH Dun Myrica Speaker Of Eagle

Judge Lena Tamboer met with the Labrador Retriever, CH Casbar’s Hart To Hart, the Irish Wolfhound, CH Dun Myrica Speaker Of Eagle, the Samoyed, CH Pebbles’ Run Hammy Davis Jr, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Beinnen’s Painted By Santeric, the Havanese, CH Fuzzy Farm Devil Made Me Do It, the Tibetan Terrier, CH Atisha’s VSOP Courvoisier, and the Belgian Tervuren, CH Waldenmarks Heres Lookin’At Ewe HSAS.

The biggest dog in the ring took on the biggest prize. Handler Marie Sommershoe has piloted the Wolfhound to the number two Hound berth and a number 15 all breed spot.

SADIE WINS DAY TWO IN VALLEJO

Meanwhile, out in Vallejo CA, the Skyline Dog Fanciers Of San Mateo County wrapped up their two shows today.

CH Windrift Dance To The Music

Standing for judge Mary Ann Alston were the English Setter, CH Artizoe High Caliber, the Petit Basset Grifon Vendeen, Soletrader Donald Duck, the Boxer, CH Duba-Dae’s who’s Your Daddy, the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown, Mercedes Of Maryscot, the Havanese, CH Bellatak, CH My Funny Valentine, the Keeshond, CH Windrift Dance To The Music, and Thursday’s BIS winner, the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Avalons Frontier Sleepnlady Webber.

BIS went to the ubiquitous Scottie, Sadie. Sadie and handler Gabriel Rangel have now amassed twice as many points as the number two dog. Very impressive.

RIDGEBACK IN VIRGINIA

We are pleased to report that the MBF folks in Virginia have decided to file a Friday night report on the Skyline Kennel Club Show in Fisherville VA.

CH Of Afrikka Spring Valley Dorian Gray JC

Gary Doerge final seven included the Weimaraner, CH Quantrels Moo-Dee Bloos, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Of Afrikka Spring Valley Dorian Gray JC, the Standard Schnauzer, CH County Clare’s Jewel Of Beauty, the Welsh Terrier, CH Teritales National Treasure, the Pug, CH Norkus Risky Business, the Lowchen, CH Chic Choix Bihar Of Cuba, and the Puli, CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams.

His BIS was the country’s number one Ridgeback, Dorian. That’s four all breed BIS for the nation’s number four Hound.

SURPRISE IN VALLEJO

The weekend kicks off with a bit of an upset. Some of the finest dogs in the country gathered today in Vallejo CA for the Skyline Dog Fanciers of San Mateo County.

CH Avalons Frontier Sleepnlady Webber

Among judge Robert Shreve’s finalists were the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, CH Flatborook Royal Point Attitude JH, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Calico Ridge Maiden Lane Bling, the Potuguese Water Dog, CH Aviator’s Luck Be A Lady, the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot, the Brussels riffon, CH Cashin’s Walk The Line, the French Bulldog, CH Bayhill Celebrate!, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Avalons Frontier Sleepnlady Webber.

BIS went to the Bouvier, Webber, his fourth in the last month. This one came at the expense of the nation’s number one dog. The year may be five months gone, but this is a DOG2WATCH.

SHOWS TO LOOK FOR

We have a variety of sites, clusters, and venues to offer dog show fans this coming week. If you want to spend the maximum amount of time in one location, try the four day stand at the Solano County Fairgrounds next door to a Six Flags amusement Park in Vallejo CA. Starting tomorrow the Skyline Dog Fanciers Of San Mateo County and the Contra Costa Kennel Club will team up for the quartet.

Medusa Coaster Six Flags Vallejo

There is also four shows to be had in Virginia. However there the action begins on Friday with two shows by the Skyline Kennel Club in Fisherville, then everyone packs up and drives 30 miles south to Harrisonburg for the Shenadoah Valley’s two shows.

Shenadoah Valley Virginia

Even more unique are the three shows in New York and Connecticut. The fund begins with the Taconic Hills Kennel Club in Yorktown Heights NY on Friday, then moves to Greenwich KC’s show Norwalk CT 40 miles away on Saturday, and then returns to Yorktown Heights on Sunday for the Longshore-Southport Kennel Club’s. Well, it’s a pretty drive if your take CT 15N.

Green’s Kedge Lighthouse Norwalk CT

Happily there are plenty of traditional two day weekends in just about every part of the country. We have shows in Fletcher NC, Paducah KY Canton OH, Mt Pleasant MI, Jordan MN, Wheaton IL, Moberly MO, Lake Charles LA, Colorado Springs CO, Flagstaff AZ, and Puyallup WA.

We promise you will see some beautiful AKC dogs wherever you go.

LAFAYETTE COMPLETE RESULTS

We gave you a late report yesterday on Monday’s Baton Rouge Kennel Club show. As reported here, the Norwich Terrier, CH Skyscot’s Poker Chip, picked up his second BIS of the weekend.

CH Donnchada Sweet Dreams

Also in Dr Ruby Hertz’ final were the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Star K's Mile Hi Valentine, the Petit Bassett Griffon Vendeen, CH Rokeena Carte Blanche, the Newfoundland, CH Bifrosts Gust O'Boradaile, the Pekingese, CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar, the Standard Poodle, CH Donnchada Sweet Dreams, and the Puli, CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams.

Now we can add up all those points and give you new rankings.

ONE MORE TERRIER BIS

CH Skyscot's Poker Chip

We have a late report that the Norwich terrier, CH Skyscot’s Poker Chip closed out the weekend in Lafayette LA with another BIS. This one came today at the Baton Rouge Kennel Club’s chow under Dr Ruby Hertz. And Yes, we are Terrier people and no, we had no influence in this weekend’s flurry of small, wire coats, going BIS. :-)

MONDAY MOP UP REGION SIX & SEVEN

You already know all the BIS winners for the Region Six and Seven, the Northwest and Southwest Regions. Over the weekend, we told you that the Black & Tan Coonhound, CH Silver Ridge Showtyme At Windbourne, took back to back BIS at the Yakima Valley Kennel Club shows. Ditto for the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot, at the Kennel Club Of Pasadena’s events.

CH Gourley's One Hot Ticket

Here are the other finalists for those shows. Saturday in Yakima, they were the Brittany, CH Gourley's One Hot Ticket, the Rottweiler, CH Cannon River Traveler, the Scottish Terrier, CH McVan's Trip The Light Fantastic, the Maltese, CH Rhapsody's Too Many Remarks, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Melvard's Doll Of Destiny, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Snowdowne Platinum Promise.

CH Sky Acres Spy Plane

Sunday, they were the same Rott, Scottie, and Maltese, along with the Pointer, CH Coralwood Valcopy Switch Hitter, the Bulldog, CH Legacy Empress Of The Copa, and the Belgian Tervuren, CH Sky Acres Spy Plane.

CH Aviators Luck Be A Lady

Down in Pasadena, Sadie’s dance parties on Saturday were the Golden Retriever, CH Dalane Doizaki Buckingham Pride, the Bloodhound, CH Wychways Dawggone Terrific, the Portuguese Water Dog, CH Aviators Luck Be A Lady, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Courtlore Clouseau, the Miniature Poodle, CH Durandel Fashionista, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Coventry Vanity Fair.

CH Brangay Quick Draw

Sadie had an all new dance card on Sunday were the English Springer Spaniel. CH Caran’s Days Of Future Passed, the Saluki, CH Srinagar Glory Halelujah Ladyhawk, the Standard Schnauzer, CH Pepper Tree Apollo V Silverado, the Havanese, CH Bellatak My Funny Valentine, the Boston Terrier, CH Kissme Candar’s Classic Rebel, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Brangay Quick Draw.

REGION FIVE MONDAY MOP UP

We had show in three sites in Region Five, the South Central Region, including the only four day stand and our own local show. We did give you all the details on our backyard bash, but you’ve only hand a glimpse at the festivites down in Lafayette LA.

CH Bravo N Sunset Stealing Time

It started on Friday with Maxine Beam putting up the Norwich, CH Skyscot’s Poker Chip, on day one of the AcadianaKennel Club show. Pokey’s formidable competition included the Black Cocker Spaniel, Casablancas Thrilling Seduction, the Petit Bassett Griffon Vendeen, CH Rokeena Carte Blanche, the Boxer, CH Bravo N Sunset Stealing Time, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Mondrian V H Lamslag , the Standard Poodle, CH Donnchada Sweet Dreams, and the Puli, CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams.

CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams

Day two featured Houston Clark had the judge’s book and the same seven dogs (Now, how often does that happen?) His BIS was the country’s number one Herding Dog, the Puli, Conrad.

CH Chaoyang Chick Magnet At Asia

The Baton Rouge Kennel Club took over on Sunday and judge Robert Shreve had a little more variety. While the PBGV, the Boxer, and the Norwich were all back, it was the first final of the weekend for the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Star K's Mile Hi Valentine, the Pekingese, CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Chaoyang Chick Magnet At Asia, and the Rough Collie, CH Sylvan Argent Simply Irresistible.

And one of the newcomers now has a new BIS. The Shar-Pei, Magnum, picked up his second BIS. At just 18 months old, this guy can only get better. Bravo to breeders Linda Cosier & Lisa Myers, owners Bonnie Berney & Helga Kamp, and handler David Williams.

CH Bugaboo's Georgie Girl

Region Five is one of our largest regions geographically. Our next show site is Longmont CO. The Flatirons Kennel Club had two shows to offer. On Saturday, the BIS judge was Eric Ringle and the ultimate seven were the Golen Retriever, CH Toasty’s Treasure Island, the Whippet, CH Wasatch Capricious Dream Of The Ring, the Bernese Mountain Dog, CH Nashem’s He’s The Man Of Woodmoor, the Airedale Terrier, CH Huntwood’s Wildest Performance, the Affenpinscher, CH Tamarin Tug, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Guthrie’s How Sweet It Is, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Bugaboo’s Georgie Girl.

BIS went to the old OES, one of only two OES this year to win a BIS. Colton Johnson handles l for his parents Douglas & Michaelanne Johson who bred and own the three year old girl. Congratulations to the Johnsons and co-breeder P Henry and co-owner B Callahan.

CH Nighthawk’s Born For Highwood

Sunday the OES and Golden were back to lobby Gloria Kerr for another look. Also vying for the best were the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Afterglow Ebeneezer, the Rottweiler, CH Nighthawk’s Born For Highwood, the West Highland White Terrier, CH Serendipity’s Crazed About You, the Pekingese, CH Dunkirk Center Stage, and the Tibetan Terrier, CH Ri Lee’s Diamond Heirloom. The OES had the momentum and the judge’s eye and picked up the second BIS.

We still have more. Check back in a few.

MORE REGION FOUR MONDAY MOP UP

There were two more locations hosting shows in Region Four, the North Central Region. First we visit Gray Summit where the Mississippi River Valley Kennel Club post two shows.

CH Gingerbred Yukon Jack Desiderio

Saturday, judge Dana Cline met with the Labrador Retriever, CH Ronies Chantilly At Lighthouse, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Paradigm Aariels Entourage CD RA, the Portuguese Water Dog, CH Carowynd Creed Bois Duportugal, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Pirouettes Redbull Exemplar, the Havanese, CH Gingerbred Yukon Jack Desiderio, the Standard Poodle, CH Dawin Spitfire, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Shorelands Autumn Prairie Wind RN AX AXJ PT CD.

BIS went to the Havanese, Desi. Desi is the third Havanese to win a BIS this year. Congratulations to breeder Nona Dietrich, owners Dr Stephen & Patricia Lucas, and handler David Scheiris.

CH Dawin Spitfire

Sunday, the only finalists to return was the Standard Poodle and the Australian Shepherd. They were joined by the Irish Setter, CH Vineyards Bad Boy, the Afghan Hound, CH Wynsyr China Doll, the Doberman Pinscher, Francescas Bewitched, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, CH Ch Cornerstone Soliloquy, and the Affenpinscher, CH Induna Oliver Twist. We are luck enough to have several outstanding black Standard Poodles competing this year. Spitfire is one you should look for. Congratulations to breeder/owner Linda C Campbell and handler Sarah Riedl.

We also had a three day stop in West Fargo ND (I didn’t know Fargo was big enough for subdivision). While we did give you a peek at the results over the weekend, here’s the whole story.

Ch Velocity’s Shake Ur Bon Bon

They started on Friday with judge Pluis Davern on deck. Her finalists were the Weimaraner, CH Win’Weim’s It’s My Grey Goose, the American Foxhound, CH Devlon’s Fame And Fortune, the
Great Dane, Strider’s Mojo Rising, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Topwyre Candy Man, the Pomeranian, Ch Velocity’s Shake Ur Bon Bon, the Dalmatian, CH Rockstar All Around Road Trip, the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Quiche’s Demetrius.

The BIS went to AKC’s rarest breed the American Foxhound. If not for dedicated breeders/owners like Don & Kelly Leonard and Kristin Kendall this breed would just be a memory. Our thanks to them and congratulations on the BIS. Pity we can’t find a photo.

CH Ayrwen Star Kissed Delight

We did tell you that Saturday Karen Wilson selected the Golden Retriever, CH Rush Hill’s All Fools On Deck, as her BIS. We didn’t tell you that the only Friday finalist to make it to her ring was the Bouvier. The others were the Ibizan Hound, CH Amahte’s Gold Fever, the Boxer, CH Desert’s She’s Everything, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Flair-Rill Versace, the Smooth Chihuahua, CH Ayrwen Star Kissed Delight, and the Bulldog, Bullion Diamond Piaget.

CH Quiche's Demetrius

Sunday, the wrapped it up with judge Thora P Brown. Returning finalists included the Golden, the Ibizan Hound, the Boxer, the Wire Fox, and the Bouvier. They were joined buy newcomers, the Pomeranian, CH Pufpride Somewhere In Time, and the Tibetan Spaniel, CH Lorac’s Rock And Roll Band It. Bouviers are another breed with a deep bench and Demetrius is the number one Bouvier. We are, quite frankly, surprised that this is his first BIS since winning Best In Show on 2 January. Demetrius, bred by sisters Louise & Elaine Paquette, is owned by Elaine Pacquette and Sondra & David Riser, and handled by Elaine.

Next, we have the results from Region Five, the South Central Region

MONDAY MOP UP, REGION FOUR, PART ONE

Region Four, the North Central Region, was the busiest this past weekend, with four sites holding shows. Moving east to west, we start in Corydon IN, where the Southeast Indiana Kennel Club put on two shows.

CH Devon Lady Simper Fi

As we reported, the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, took both BIS. Saturday is companions in the final were the Basenji CH Ab-Rafiki The Icon Of Cool, the Bernese Mountain Dog, CH Bernherr's Storm Surge V Ayehli, the Border Terrier, CH Devon Lady Simper Fi, the Italian Greyhound, CH Everafter Love's DS Otello, the Standard Poodle, CH Bar-None Dawin Travelin' Man, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Tim Tam Avant Garde.

CH Foxglen Deal Or No Deal

Sunday, Scout the only finalist to return. He was joined by the Basset Hound, CH Foxglen Deal Or No Deal, the Siberian Husky, CH Topaz T.R.O.U.B.L.E., the Dandie Dinmont Terrier, CH Pastime Eloise At The Plaza, the Pomeranian, CH Castile's Endless Love, the Schipperke, CH Dante Fire When Ready H.O.F., and the Border Collie, CH Shoreland 'N All That Jazz.

There were three shows in the Chicago Suburbs. Friday and Saturday the Fox River Valley kennel Club, set up camp in Woodstock IL.

CH Paisley NspirD By Broadway

Again, we were able to bring you the name of the BIS winners earlier. On Friday, the Norfolk Terrier, CH Max-Well’s Viper took home the top prize as the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Afterhours ReeceSuspectc Fowl Play At Game, the American Foxhound, CH Kiarry’s Foolish Pride, the Alaskan Malamute, CH Aluk’s Carry A Big Stick, the Pug, CH Tupelo ShoBoat Tu China Tu, the Dalmatian, CH Paisley NspirD By Broadway, and the Border Collie, CH Border Lane Jp Talisman Forever, watched.

CH Renaissance Girls Gone Wild

Saturday it was Viper’s turn to watch as the Pug, Boo, took the big rosette. Also on hand were Friday’s Foxhound & Dalmatian, the Vizsla, CH Renaissance Girls Gone Wild, the Newfoundland, CH Skipper’s Eminence King Of Helluland, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Maraux’s Venture Capital.

CH Lobato’s Code Red

Sunday the action moved to the southern suburb of Morris where the Stone City Kennel Club set up shop. Judge Joan Schurr Kefeli went over the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, CH Sandbar’s Stock Exchange, the abovementioned Foxhound, the Great Dane, CH Lobato’s Code Red, Friday’s BIS winner, the Norfolk Terrier, the Pug, CH Riversong’s Broadway Joe, the French Bulldog, CH Lebull’s Mr Murphy, and the Briard, CH La Vie Rose Dior August CD RN. The Dane, Cody, now has another BIS trophy to go with the one he picked up last weekend. It’s a habit worth cultivating.

We’ll be back with more Region Four.

MONDAY MOP UP, REGION THREE

There was also only one show in Region Three, the Great Lakes Region, in Maumee OH where the Toledo Kennel Club presented us with two shows.

CH Jewelset Second Attraction

We already gave you Saturday’s results, but left you waiting for Sunday’s. Judge Phillis Wolfish had the pleasure of the company of the Irish Setter, CH Jewelset Second Attraction, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Pupukearidge Ikaika O Sprngvly, the Boxer, CH Wish N Wells Izabella, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Jcobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Shih Tzu, CH Hallmark Jolei Surfer Girl, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Vaje's Miss Jayne Hathaway, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lambluv's Daydream Believer.

BIS went to the Irish Setter, Trent. To give you an idea of how tough the competition is in this breed, Trent has won more BIS than any other Irish Setter this year, but is only the sixth ranked of his breed. Trent was bred by Sharon Reilly, Kim Velletri & Julie Waters, owned by Judy Bonfiglio, and handled by Phillip Booth. Congratulations to them all. Next we’re moving to Region Four.

MONDAY MOP UP, REGION TWO

We only had one show in Region Two, the Southeast Region, this weekend. That was in the Charlottesville VA where the Charlottesville - Albemarle Kennel Club held a par of shows.

CH Dun Myrica Speaker Of Eagle

Saturday, judge Mareth Kipp went over the Irish Wolfhound, CH Dun Myrica Speaker Of Eagle, the Siberian Husky, CH Kintiki’s A Bend In The Road, the West Highland White Terrier, CH Glennhaven's Danny Boy O' Donnybrook , the Toy Manchester Gterrier, CH Burmack’s Rosie V Evrmor, the French Bulldog, CH Diva’s Foreign Affair, and the Belgian Sheepdog, CH La Neige’s A Kodak Moment.

It was a big win for the big dog, the Wolfound, breeder/owner Sam Houston McDonald, co-breeder Samuel Evans Ewing III, and co-owner Joe M Roland.

Sunday, it was Molly Martin’s turn to make the call and she had the Irish Setter, CH Militza’s Starry Starry Nite, the Wolfhound, the Siberian, the Bedlington Terrier, CH Sudor Epoch Journey With Devonshire, the Shih Tzu, CH Krissy’s Dream Lover, the French Bulldog, Bandog’s Heart Of A Lion, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Shoal Creek’s Sangria V Barick.

Judge Martin went with the Irish Setter, Bridget, bred and owned by Ken Wall, J Fisher DVM, Tracy McNeal & R McNeal. We don’t know which of them had the lead or which of them has a photo , but our congratulations to them all.

We’ll be back with Region Three results.

MONDAY MOP UP, REGION ONE, PART TWO

We have reported some on our next Region one stop, the suburban Philadelphia burg of Wrightstown. We told you that the Whippet , CH Starline Chanel, took the BIS Friday at the Greater Philadelphia Dog Fanciers Association.

CH Honore's Lily-Belle

Chanel’s co-finalists were the Labrador Retriever, CH Casbar’s Hart To Hart, the Boxer, CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Sealyham, CH Efbe’s Merci Pour Le Poivre, the Italian Greyhound, CH Honore's Lily-Belle, the Lhasa Apso, CH Northwind Nothing But Trouble, and the Rough Collie, CH Kelso’s Moon Dancin PT.

CH Casbar’s Hart To Hart

The only one to make it back to the final ring for Saturday’s Huntingdon Valley Kennel Club show was the Lab, RJ. Pat Mowbray Morgan‘s other six finalists were the Pharaoh Hound, CH XO EZ JC, the Great Pyrenees, CH PyrlessStilistic Law-Order, the Kerry Blue Terrier, CH Bluebeard’s Suddenly Bridey, the Toy Poodle, CH Smash JP Moon Walk, the Keeshond, CH Quest Stand By Me, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Whisperwood’s Wild Biscuit.

And the Black Lab, RJ, has momentum on his side, picking up his third BIS in the last month. The Sporting Dogs seem to have found their stride.

CH Scentasia’s Shake Rattle N Roll

Sunday, RJ, the Boxer, Scarlett, the Kerry Blue, the Toy Poodle, Walker, and the OES all made one last attempt to take home a BIS this weekend. Making their first final appearance of the weekend were the Otterhound, CH Scentasia’s Shake Rattle N Roll and the Dalmatian, CH Karefree Giovanna At Milledals. You only get one chance at making a good first impression. Just ask the Otterhound, who took home his first BIS of the year. This multi BIS/ BISS winner is the number one Otterhound in the US. Congratulations to breeders Ann L Hawley & E K Conway & M J Hawley & D Emery, owners Steve & Cathy Glenn, and handler Kitty Burke.

Next we're off to Region Two.

MONDAY MOP UP, REGION ONE, PART ONE

We are off to a late start this Monday after an emergency trip to the vet this morning. I think the current politically correct term is “an abundance of caution.”

CH Cal-i-Co Kiss The Girls

We like things orderly, so we start with Region One, the Northeast Region, and the northern most show, the St Lawrence Dog Club in Clayton NY. Thomas Nesbitt made the call on Satuday and his finalists were the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, CH Cal-i-Co Kiss The Girls, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Nashira's Ciro Of Anjari, the Siberian Husky, CH Huskavarna's Foxxy Cleopatra, the Cairn Terrier, CH Stonehaven Casting Crowns, the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, CH South Forks Go For Broke, the Tibetan Terrier, CH Merryway's Midnight Magic Myst, and the German Shepherd Dog, Clarksville Olimpic Flame.

BIS went to the three year old Chesapeake, Morgan, his first of the year. Congratulations to breeders/owners JoAnn & James Colvin, co-breeder R Haskin, and handler Jeffrey Arch.

CH Nashira's Ciro Of Anjari

Sunday it was Joe Tacker’s turn to make the BIS call. He had the same Chesapeake and Ridgeback, but his remaining five were the Siberian Husky, CH Coventry's Peace Negotiator, the Border Terrier, CH Meadowlake Overnight Celebrity, the Long Coat Chihuahua, Tinypaws Lady Marmalade, the Standard Poodle, CH P'Paige Smoky Mountain Girl, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, CH Roragyn's Tuff Enuff. Determination paid off for the Rhodesian, Ciro. The four year old dog was bred by Concetta Jez & Doris M & Pasquale Pio, and is owned by Annette Ernst. Bravo to all of them.

CH Sportingfields Reflections O Borderfame

A little further south, in Wrentham MA, the Ladies Dog Club had the Saturday show with Dorothy N. Collier in the final ring with the English Setter, CH Reidwood Red Alert, the Afghan Hound, CH Genesis Silverado, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton, the Irish Terrier, CH Fleet St Fenway Fan, the Japanese Chin, CH Chindales Farah Fawcett, the Miniature Poodle, CH Dassin Hillwood Dierks Bentley, and the Border Collie, CH Sportingfields Reflections O Borderfame.

The country’s number one Border Collie, Kenya, picked up his third BIS this year. Congratulations to breeder/owner Dan Black, co-breeder Dionne Butt, and co-owner Debbie Butt.

CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton

Sunday, Kenya, the Afghan, and the Dobrman, were all back for final of the Framinham District Kennlel Club. Louis Auslander’s remaining dogs were the Labrador Retriever, CH Salty Dog Of Tampa Bay, the Smooth Fox Terrier , CH Foxlorr Double Dare, the Papillon, CH Arkeno's Ears To You, and the Standard Poodle, CH Hillwood Dassin De-Lovely. His BIS was the Doberman, CJ. This three year old girl now has a firm grip on the number two all breed spot.

We still have more Region one fun. Check back with us in a few.

BACK TO BACK BLACK & TAN

We have a late report that the Black and Tan Coonhound, CH Silver Ridge Showtyme at Windbourne took another BIS fro the Yakima Valley Kennel Club. Sunday’s win was courtesy of judge Linda Scanlon. We’ll have complete results in the morning.

LEADING THE DOG WORLD

CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot
Leading the Pack

We have another back to back BIS to report and this one will surprise no one. The Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot, was COL Joe B Purkhiser’s choice for Best In Show at Sunday’s Kennel Club of Pasadena (CA). That’s number 28, we think, we could have lost count.

HOT BLACK & TAN

We got a note from yesterday’s the Yakima (WA) Valley Kennel Club where temperatures soared to nearly 100 degrees. Had to be a tough day for a black dog, but it didn’t seem to bother Tiffany Skinner and her Black and Tan Coonhound, CH Silver Ridge Showtyme at Windbourne, as they went BIS under judge Laurence Libeu. The three year old bitch has been knocking on the door for some time now, but this is her first all breed BIS. Congratulations to Tiffany, breeders Gloria Castenholz & Lisa Schermerhorn & T L Johns, and co-owners Shelley L Campbell, Lisa Schermerhorn & Shea Skinner. Now, somebody get us a photo of this girl.

ND & IL BIS

CH Tupelo Shoboat Tu China Tu

We have reports of two more BIS winners from yesterday’s shows. The first is from Woodstock IL and the day two show of the Fox River Valley Kennel Club. Today judge Patricia Gellerman chose the Pug, CH Tupelo Shoboat Tu China Tu, as her Best In Show. This win will help Boo tighten his grip on the number one Toy Dog spot.

CH Rush Hill's All Fools on Deck

The second report is from West Fargo ND and the Fargo-Moorhead Kennel Club. Karen C. Wilson tapped the Golden Retriever, CH Rush Hill's All Fools on Deck, as her top dog. It was the first all breed BIS for five year old Ocean. Congratulations to breeders Mark & Tonya Struble, and owners Candy & Jennifer Nee (who lead Ocean to this BIS), Cathy Williams, & Suzie Kleck.

BACK TO BACK IN INDIANA

CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout

A reader tells us that the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, has won back to back BIS, taking both of the Southern Indiana Kennel Club shows this weekend in Corydon IN. Today judge Loraine Boutwell gave Scout his 14th career all breed BIS. We think there is a battle for number one Sporting Dog here.

LOVING THE LITTLE LOCAL SHOW

We showed up late today at our local show, but we did see a bit of the breed judging and all of the Group and BIS judging at today’s Olive Branch Mississippi Kennel Club show.

CH Arriba Chunky River

This show, which was super small, is what we call a boutique show, not a lot of quantity, but some outstanding quality. Judge Charles Olvis had three BIS winners in his final ring which included the English Springer Spaniel, CH Kyrta’s Keep To The Kode, the 15” Beagle, CH Irish Coffee Tipperrary Sparkling Wine, the Siberian Husky, CH Indigo’s Black Ieyed Pea, the Norfolk Terrier, CH Arriba Chunky River, the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, CH Osito Dream Lover, CH E,lite’s By Design, the Chinese Shar-Pei, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Kylene Ede The Dragonslayer.

However, BIS went to a dog that had won his first Group a few minutes earlier, the Norfolk Terrier, Chunk. Owners Robert & Kathy Tant, had driven up from Tuscaloosa AL fully expecting to watch their friends' , Kendall & Tim Lake, Cairn, CH Winsome Fergus MacFlynn, finish in the Terrier Group ahead of them. However, today they watched Fergus take a Group Two behind their four year old. Congratulations to the Tants and Handler Judi Hartell.

Junior Handler Mary Lee &
CH Irish Coffee Tipperrary Sparkling Wine

Among the people that charmed us this weekend was ten year old junior handler Mary Lee. Mary was showing her Whippet, Wenrick’s Dash Rip Roc JC, in Juniors. However, the precocious handler also took home four group placements with two other dogs. She had back to back Hound Group Firsts with the above-mentioned Beagle, and a Group Three & Four with the Bernese Mountain Dog, Hickory’s Master Of The Sky. We hope to see Mary in the BIS ring again soon.

ANOTHER BIS FOR NUMBER ONE

CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot

Before we head off for day two of our local show, we have this report from Pasadena CA. The Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot, has won yet another BIS. Kathleen Steen handed out the Kennel Club of Pasadena's top award to the nation’s number one dog. Sadie has been making appearances all around the country. Hopefully she will be appearing at a show near you soon.