ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD

Our last show report of the evening is from sunny California, Ferndale to be exact. Edward M Gilbert Jr took the helm for the Lost Coast Kennel Club Of California.

CH Foxfire All The Glitz n Glamor

His finalists were the Gordon Setter, Thendhia Aye Of My Heart, the Norwegian Elkhound, CH Vin-Melca Voyager, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Foxfire All The Glitz n Glamor, the Border Terrier, CH Banner’s Rory at Ranthorn, the Havanese, CH Bellatak My Funny Valentine, the Standard Poodle, CH Penndragon Masaniello, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, CH Mariel’s Harvest Moon.

BIS went to the Doberman, Jayla, who first came to our attention with a BIS two weeks ago. We love it when we get introduced to another beautiful BIS winner.

TWO MORE BIS

CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins

We have a trio of BIS winners to report. The first is from Wrentham MA and the Hockamock Kennel Club. Judge Paul Willhauck’s BIS was the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins. Roy had picked up a BIS on Thursday in Bainbridge NY and decided the grass was greener in New England. Smart move.

CH Pramada’s Naughty Natalie

Finally, we’ve heard that the Affenpinscher, CH Pramada’s Naughty Natalie got a long overdue BIS on day one of the Bell Vernon Kennel Association‘s shows in Mt Vernon WA. Helen Winski Stein did the honors.

We may have more for you yet this evening. Check back with us in a few.

OHIO CATCH UP

There’s a five show motorcade going on in Ohio this week. It started on Thursday in Lebanon and wraps up on Monday in Lima. We have reported on Thursday’s show, but we still owe you Friday’s results.

CH Quiche’s Demitrius

Friday the host club was the Warren County Kennel Club Of Ohio and Dorothy Macdonald had the judge’s book. Her final seven were the German Wirehaired Pointer, the CH Ripsnorter's Mt View Lookout, the Basset Hound, CH Topfield-Sanchu American Express, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Skansen's Sir August Brigs, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, CH Cornerstone Soliloquy, the Havanese, CH Mojito's Desilu De Solana, the Standard Poodle, CH Hillwood Dassin De-Lovely, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Quiche’s Demitrius.

Her BIS was one of the several great Bouviers out this year. Demitrius was bred by Elaine & Loise Paquette. Elaine handles Demitrius and o-owns him with Sondra & David Riser.

CH Hillwood Dassin De-Lovely

Saturday, everyone pulled up stakes and moved 100 miles north to Lima where the Dayton Kennel Club kicked off the three day stand. BIS judge Faye Strauss had the same GWP, Giant, Bull Terrier, and Poodle as well as the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Adili’s American Idol, the Pomeranian, CH Castile’s Endless Love, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lambluv’s Daydream Believer.

Saturday’s BIS went to the country’s number one Non-Sporting Dog, the Poodle, Sissy. Expect her to move up a cojuple of slots in the top twenty when the weekend is over.

ANOTHER BACK2BACK BIS

According to our reporter on site in Oklahoma City, we have another back to back BIS winner. This one is not unprecedented for it came when the country’s number one dog, the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot picked up the big rosette from Jean Fournier at the first of the Mid-Del-Tinker Kennel Club‘s two shows.

CH Ab-Rafiki The Icon Of Cool

Also in the final seven were the Vizsla, CH Renaissance Girls Gone Wild, the Basenji, CH Ab-Rafiki The Icon Of Cool, the Alaskan Malamute, CH Sno Classic Play The Game, the Pug, CH Brazos River Legal Lion, the Standard Poodle, CH Dawn Spitfire, and the Puli, CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams.

That little black dot on the horizon? That’s Sadie running away with the National Rankings.

NEW DOG2WATCH

It’s the same club, the Southern Maryland Kennel Club. It’s the same place, Bel Alton MD. And it’s the same Best In Show winner, , the Great Pyrenees, CH Rivergroves Trump This. Just the judge, Thomas Kirstein, was different, but we think that’s a rule or something.

CH Rivergroves Trump This

Also joining in the fun were the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Star K’s Mile Hi Valentine, the Irish Wolfhound, CH Dun Myrica Speaker Of Eagle, the Welsh Terrier, CH Bayleigh Shaireab’s Super Hero, the Pug, Pugsamongus Enchanted, the Miniature Poodle, CH Splash Di Caprio, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Hearthside Say It Like It Iz.

This is the second weekend in a row that Trump has put together back to back BIS. We think he is a DOG2WATCH.

BULLDOG BEST IN BAINBRIDGE NY

We have another exceedingly timely report from our on scene person in Bainbridge NY.

CH Kepley‘s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle

Day three belongs to the Susque-Nango Kennel Club and BIS judge Lynn Myall. The finalists today were the Labrador Retriever, CH Casbar‘s Hart To Hart, the Afghan Hound, CH Wynsyr China Doll, the Boxer, CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Bedlington Terrier, CH Velvety Angel Eyes, the Papillion, CH Arkeno‘s Ear‘s To You, the Bulldog, CH Kepley‘s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Puli, CH Moremi Mind Your Manners.

Best In Show went to the Bulldog, who is poised to move into the number two Non-Sporting Dog slot, past the now inactive Standard Poodle, CH Randenn Tristar Affirmation.

PLAYING THE TRUMP CARD

In Bel Alton MD, the Southern Maryland Kennel Club started the four day weekend with their first of two shows.

CH Rivergroves Trump This

James Frederickson had the final ring with the Irish Setter, CH Pin Oak Castle Bar Success, the Whippet, Bo-Bett Hallmark Break Dance, the Great Pyrenees, CH Rivergroves Trump This, the Norwich Terrier, CH Havic’s Red Baron Of Fly’n High, the Toy Poodle, CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Lowchen, Chic Choix Bihar Cuba, and the Bearded Collie, CH Ha’Penny Lilac.

It was Trump winning another BIS, his fourth this year, showing everyone what an impressive animal a Pyrenees is.

CJ CONTINUES PURSUIT OF #1

We have some more results for you. These are from Wrentham MA and day two of the Hockamock Kennel Club.

CH Fleet St Fenway Fan

BIS judge Charles Foley’s final group included the English Setter, CH Reidwood Red Alert, the Greyhound, Grandcru Clos Erasmus, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton, the Irish Terrier, CH Fleet St Fenway Fan, the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, CH South Fork’s Go For Broke, the French Bulldog, CH Shore Lookin’Good, and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

His Best was the nation’s number two dog all breeds, the Doberman, CJ. It was her fourth BIS in the last week. It may be a dog show, but we have a horse race on our hands.

SADIE CONTINUES COLLECTING BIS

The Oklahoma City Kennel Club held their second show of the weekend in their hometown today.

CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot

Our I-Reporter on site telsl us that Dr Harry Smith finalsists were the Golden Retriever, Ch Toasty’s Treasure Island, the Basenji, CH Ab-Rafiki The Icon Of Cool, the Alaskan Malmute, CH Sno Classic Play The Game, the nation’s number one dog, the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot, the Pomeranian, CH Puffpride Somewhere In Time, the Standard Poodle, CH Donnchada Sweet Dreams, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Shoal Creek’s Sangria V Barick.

BIS went, as it has 29 times this year, to the Scottie, Sadie. It’s a tribute to her dominance that we feel obligated to say that it was her first all breed Best In Show since June 5th. This train may have slowed a little, but she is still way ahead of everyone else.

KEES AT KANADASAGA

It’s day two in Bainbridge NY, the club is the Kanadasaga Kennel Club, and the BIS judge is Angela Porpora.

CH Quest Stand By Me

Today’s magnificent seven were the Irish Setter, CH Shadagee Caught RedHanded, the Afghan Hound CH Wynsyr China Doll, the Boxer, CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Manoir’s Match Pointe, the Pekingese, CH Linn- Lee's For The Good Times, the Keeshond, CH Quest Stand By Me, and the Cardigan Welsh Cogi, CH Xtacee Moonlight Serenade.

And Today’s BIS winner was the four year old Keeshond, Tank. It’s his second BIS this month. Congratulations to Tank’s breeders/owners Maureen Winters & Jennifer Sturgeon and handler Jessica Plourde. And this time we found a photo.

GIANT IN OHIO

We have one show to report on this morning, yesterday’s the Warren County Kennel Club in Lebanon OH.

CH Skansen's Sir August Brigs

Ruth Zimmerman got to choose BIS from the German Wirehaired Pointer, the CH Ripsnorter's Mt View Lookout, the Basset Hound, CH Topfield-Sanchu American Express, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Skansen's Sir August Brigs, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, CH Cornerstone Soliloquy, the Havanese, CH Mojito's Desilu De Solana, the Keeshond, CH Sonsts's Tis Th Season, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH JusDandy Devine Mz M.

The big prize went to the big Schnauzer, Brigs, his first this year. Congratulations to breeder Sylvia Hammarstrom, owner Mary Williams, and handler Vicki Seiler.

VIZSLA BEST IN OK

We’ve heard from our I-Reporter in Oklahoma City where the Oklahoma City Kennel Club opened a four show weekend.

CH Renaissance Girls Gone Wild

The judge was Marjorie Martorella and her finalists were the Vizsla, CH Renaissance Girls Gone Wild, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Afterglow Ebeneezer, a Siberian Husky from the Veterans class, CH Kontoki’s Return To Innocence, the country’s number one dog, the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot, the Toy Manchester Terrier, Firefly’s Dreams Come True, the Standard Poodle, CH Donnchada Sweet Dreams, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Shoal Creek’s Sangria V Barick.

BIS went to the Vizsla, Flirt, her career second and first this year. Congratulations to breeders/owners & Linda & George Durham, co-breeder Cathy Kottmeier, and handler Linda Clark.

BEARDIE IN BAINBRIDGE

One of our I-Reporters has checked in from the Del-Otse-Nango Kennel Club show in Bainbridge, NY where they are beginning a four day party.

CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins

Today the BIS judge was Nikki Riggsbee and the contenders were the Irish Setter, CH Shadagee Caught RedHanded, the Afghan Hound CH Wynsyr China Doll, the Great Pyrenees, CH Pyrless Brother Love, the Bedlington Terrier, CH Velvety Angel Eyes, the Havanese, CH Harbor’s It Had To Be Me, the Keeshond, CH Quest Stand By Me, and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

Andy our first BIS of the weekend went to the Beardie, Roy, scoring Bests in consecutive weekends. We expect to have more reports tonight. So check back with us in a bit.

SEVEN SHOW DOGS DEAD

This morning we heard about a tragic incident. Seven dogs are dead of heat stroke after being left in a handler’s van over night. Among the confirmed dead is the country’s number one Akita bitch, CH Mystik’s Jersey Had-Ta-Go-To Gekko.

CH Mystik’s Jersey Had-Ta-Go-To Gekko
with Handler Mary Wild

The dogs were in the custody of professional handler Mary Wild of Arnold MO. Wild had just returned home at about 1:00 Monday morning from the Iowa City IA shows. According to a Saint Louis news site STL Today, Wild made the decision to leave the eight dogs in the van over night. STL Today reports that the dogs were the Akita, Jersey, three Golden Retrievers, an Alaskan Malamute, a Siberian Husky, and a Dalmatian. According to Onofrio Dog Shows, Wild had the Golden Retrievers, Laurell’s AKA, CH Nalyn’s Private Stash, CH Annecy’s Good Girls Go To Heaven, the Alaskan Malamute, CH Sno Ridge’s Sudden Impact, and the Siberian Husky, Topaz Hot Wyred, entered at the Hawkeye Kennel Club shows. However, we have not independently confirmed that these were the dogs that were killed. Jefferson County MO authorities are investigating. (Editor's update: the Alaskan Malamute, CH Sno Ridge's Sudden Impact, was not one of the deceased)

We hope that all of you take extra care to safeguard your animals during these hot days. We have had temperatures in the high 90s for the last two weeks in here in Memphis and our dogs are uncharacteristically spending most of their time indoors in air conditioned quarters.

Our heartfelt condolences to the breeders and owners of these poor dogs. We cannot summon words to console such a loss.

DOG SHOW SMORGASBORD

Dog shows, like most hobbies, these days have now diversified to serve multiple levels of participants. No longer must we be weekend warriors and make do with the Saturday/Sunday fare enlivened by the occasional national holiday. These days more consumed exhibitors can pack up the RV and travel, gypsy-like, from locale to locale sampling shows almost any day of the week.

Exhibitors Traveling to Another Five Day Cluster

So if you ever aspired to run away with the circus, try the five day stand in Ohio starting tomorrow in Lebanon. The Warren County Kennel Club Of Ohio will be there for two days after which the Dayton, Lima, & Sandusky Kennel Clubs will stage three shows in Lima.

Early Americans Planning Dog Shows

There are four day stops in no less than five locations this week. A quartet of Kennel Clubs with native American names (Del-otse-nango, Kanadasaga, Susque-nango, & Chenango) pitch camp Thursday in the Anglo named Bainbridge NY. Similar celebration of the merger of indigenous peoples and the British empire kicks off Friday in Wrentham MA hosted by the Hockamock & Wampanoag Kennel Clubs.

Oklahoma City

Also starting Thursday are four day events in Hattiesburg MS (Greater Hattiesburg & Meri-Miss Kennel Clubs) and Oklahoma City OK (Oklahoma City & Mid-Del-Tinker Kennel Clubs). In Bel Alton MD the Southern Maryland & Rock Creek Kennel Clubs will leave the gate on Friday.

Continental Divide At Loveland Colorado

There is only one three day offering this weekend but you will need the extra day to get to Anchorage for the Alaska Kennel Club’s trio of shows starting Friday. There are traditional two days events in Vandergrift PA (Bushy Run Kennel Club), Loveland CO (Buckhorn Valley Kennel Club), Redmond OR ( Mount Bachleor Kennel Club), and Ferndale Kennel Club (Lost Coast Kennel Club Of California).

So whether you are a full time exhibitor, weekend enthusiast, or dog loving spectator, you have lots of choices. Don’t forget to take a hat and a cool beverage.

IT ADDS UP

Back during our days with the Department of Justice, we ran across a 14 year old boy who had mugged an 80 year old woman for 67 cents. When asked if it was worth it, he replied, “67 cents, here, 67 cents there, that sh*t adds up.”

CH J’Cobe Vigilante Justice

And so it was with this past two weeks with 14 shows in 15 days in Idaho and Montana. While the wins were certainly spread around, one dog came out with substantially more points. That dog, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH J’Cobe Vigilante Justice, capped the two weeks with another BIS at yesterday’s Five Valley Kennel Club in Missoula MT. Dodger’s take after 15 days, was five BIS, eight more Group wins & placements, and about 5500 points, good enough to move Dodger into the number eight all breed spot. Like we said, it adds up.

CH Artizoe High Caliber

Fred Bassett’s other finalists yesterday were the English Setter, CH Artizoe High Caliber, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Pupukearidge Ikaika O Sprngvly, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Marienburg Inaqui Sukijaki, the Affenpinscher, CH Tamarin Tug, the Bulldog, CH Legacy Empress Of The Copa, and the Polish Lowland Sheepdog, CH Star’s It’s A Serius Family Affair.

We congratulate all the those who participated in the Idaho Itinerary and the Montana Motorcade. We just wish you guys had been in an area where more of us would have been able to witness the spectacle. Everyone mark their calendar for the similar marathon that precedes the AKC,Eukanuba National Championship in December. We might just make that one.

MONTANA MOTORCADE

CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice

We have been giving you snippets of the Montana Motorcade since it began last Tuesday, but we need to catch you up on the action. We gave you most of the finalists from Friday‘s Electric City Kennel Club‘s show in Great Falls, but left out the Golden Retriever, CH Goldentrip Snow Dream and the 13” Beagle, CH Jabrwoki’s Le Jazz Hot.

CH Dunkirk I’m Gonna Live Forever

Saturday, they finished up in Great Falls with Robert Moore calling BIS. He pulled from the Brittany, CH Mitch’s Mt Ready Aim Fire, the Afghan Hound, CH Polo the Aviator, the Akita, CH Mojo’s Rock'n Your World, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Pekingese, CH Dunkirk I’m Gonna Live Forever, the French Bulldog, CH Highwood’s Big Shot, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Avalon Frontier Sleepn Lady Webber.

CH Highwood’s Big Shot

We did tell you that Sunday, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, Ikaika, was Lowell Davis’ BIS on day one of the Five Valley Kennel Club three day stand in Missoula. Now we can tell you that Saturday’s finalists, the Peke, the Frenchie, and the Bouvier were in Sunday’s seven with Ikaika and the English Setter, Artizoe High Caliber, the Boxer, CH Duba Dae’s Who’s your Daddy, and the Airedale Terrier, CH Huntwood’s Wildest Performance.

CH Seamist On A Windward Tack RN

And we do have late news that today’s final consisted of the Sussex Spaniel, CH Seamist On A Windward Tack RN, the 15” Beagle, CH Just Right The Full Monty, Doberman Pinscher, CH Marienburg Inaqui Sukijaki, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Affenpinscher, CH Tamarin Taser, the Keeshond, CH Kemont’s Skyline’s Game Boy, and the Bouvier, Webber.

Arlene Davis’ Best In Show was the Smooth Fox, Dodger. That’s three BIS for Dodger in the last four days. This dog is hotter than Georgia asphalt.

FOCUS ON OREGON

Out in Canby OR, the Clackamas Kennel Club hosted a two of the largest shows this weekend.

CH Sky Acres Spy Plane

On Saturday, Barbara Watt went over a final of the Irish Setter, Kaerdon's Just Tickled Pink JH, the Whippet, CH Starline's Chanel, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, CH Snowy Mountain's Zeus, the Lakeland Terrier, Blackwatch On The Rocks, the Papillon, CH Arkeno's Ears To You, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Melvard's Doll Of Destiny, the Belgian Tervuren, CH Sky Acres Spy Plane.

The Tervuren, Spy, won his third BIS this year. He is the number one Tervuren and moving up toward a top ten spot in the Herding Group.

CH Bellatak My Funny Valentine

Sunday, Spy, would return with the Whippet and the Lakeland. Joining the in Michael Manning‘s ring were the English Springer Spaniel, CH Cerise Signature Of Telltale RN CD, the Alaskan Malamute, CH Rogue's Jonny Walker Black Label, the Havanese, CH Bellatak My Funny Valentine, and the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Melvard's Doll Of Destiny.

Sunday was the Malamute’s day, with the BIS going to the six year old bred and owned by Jerry & Sharon Weston. Congratulations to them on their first BIS this year.

NEW TO US

We’ve talked about one of the four shows in Valparaiso IN, but we still have three more to tell you about.

CH Benayr Nessun Dorma

Friday was day two of the Valparaiso Kennel Club and Dr Ronald Spritzer had the final ring. He was joined by the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, CH Flatbrook Royal Point Attitude JH (wasn’t he in Iowa City too?), the Greyhound. CH Gaia Elfin Dance, the Saint Bernard, CH Vicdory's Julius Ceasar RN, the Australian Terrier, CH Benayr Nessun Dorma, the Long Coat Chihuahua, CH Ouachitah Giselle, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH ChaoYang Take It To The Limit, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lambluv's Daydream Believer.

BIS went to the Shar-Pei, pretty much a mystery dog to us. We know that he was bred by Lisa Lee Myers & Linda Cosier and is owned by D Cooper, R Cooper &L Teitelbaum. We think this is his first BIS.

CH Lambluv's Daydream Believer

Saturday, Lenora Riddle had the judge’s mantle for the Michiana Kennel Club and she saw the same Greyhound, Australian Terrier, Chihuahua, and OES. She also considered the Golden Retriever, CH Shor'Line Jetoca High Seas Adventure RN JH, the Siberian Husky, CH Coventry's Peace Negotiator, and the Bulldog, CH Phenix's Chief Of Staff.

Her BIS was the two year old Chihuahua, again a bitch new to us. Congratulations to breeder/owner Linda George and co-owners Michael & Patricia Holzkopf.

CH Gaia Elfin Dancer

Sunday, the Berrien Kennel club closed it out with Dorothy Taylor. She chose from the Golden, the Greyhound, the Saint, the OES, and the West Highland White Terrier, CH Whitefire's Fancy Dancer, and the Papillion, CH Wingssong Rock Star.

Sunday’s BIS is known to us for it was the same Greyhound who won his first BIS on Thursday in Valparaiso, CH Gaia Elfin Dancer.

IOWA CITY WINNERS

Our next report comes from Iowa City IA and the Hawkeye Kennel Club.

CH Kylene Eden The Dragonslayer

Linda Scanlon had the judge’s book on Saturday and the pleasure of the company of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, CH Flatbrook Royal Point Attitude, the Whippet, CH Kamadas A Million Dreams, the Siberian Husky, CH Blueridge Somas Mel Gibson, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Pirouettes Rebbel Exemplar, the Smooth Chihuahua, CH Galway Dark Eyes, the Keeshond, CH B Mi Irridescent Iris, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Kylene Eden The Dragonslayer.

Her top dog was the Sheltie, Thomas. It was just last weekend that he collected his second BIS of the year. Nothing like momentum.

CH Galway Dark Eyes

Sunday, it was Peggy Haas’ turn to pick one of seven. She had the same Griffon, Siberian, Chihuahua, and Sheltie along with the Wirehaired Dachshund, CH Ragtyme Harry Potter, the Smooth Fox Terrier, Pinnacles Pinball Wizard, and the Dalmatian, Red Coach Promises Star Ryder. He big winner was the smallest dog in the ring, the Chihuahua. This is his first BIS this year, making him only the second Smooth Coat Chihuahua to win a BIS this year. Congratulations to breeder/owner Susan Hanke and co-owner Mina Anderson.

CJ OWNS MINNESOTA

There were four shows in Cambridge MN this week and we have given you the results on Thursday’s and Friday’s shows. Here are Saturday’s and Sunday’s.

CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar

On Saturday the Cambridge Minnesota Kennel Club held it’s first show of the weekend with Michael Dachel doing Best In Show. His seven were the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH Exl's Leather-n Lace, the Afghan Hound, CH Thaon's Mowgli, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Soldier Of Fortune, the Pekingese, CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar, the Lhasa Apso, CH Northwind Amaze Me, and the Rough Collie, CH Sylvan Argent Simply Irresistible.

BIS went to the Peke, her fifth and the second BIS by a Peke this week. The two Pekes are neck and neck for best in the nation. This girl is the latest collaboration of John Shaw and Hiram Stewart and was this year’s breed winner at Crufts, one of a few American dogs that made a very good showing at that venerable English institution.

CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton

On Sunday, judge Jane Rappolo had five of the same dogs to consider. Only the Golden Retriever, CH Toasty’s Treasure Island, and the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Elite’s By Design, were the fresh faces. However, judge Rappolo went with the dog that had posted two BIS already this week, the Doberman, CJ. That’s three out of four, pretty heady stuff for the number two dog in the US.

LHASA BIS IN RICHMOND

The gracious folks in Richmond VA wrapped up their doggy weekend Sunday with the Richmond Kennel Club’s second show and Linda Roby handling the judging duty.

CH My Thai Ta Sen Halleluiah Chorus

Her finalists were the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH Touchstone’s O Solo Mio, the Scottish Deerhound, CH Altnamara's Trial By Fire, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Phillmar Sobe Monster, the Welsh Terrier, CH Bayleigh Shaireab’s Su[er Hero, the Pekingese, CH Lin-Lee’s For The Good Times, the Lhasa Apso, CH My Thai Ta Sen Halleluiah Chorus, the Border Collie, CH Sportingfields Reflections O Borderfram.

Her BIS was the Lhasa, Lulu. Lulu, who was bred by Mary P Vaden and is owned by Mary and handler Susan Giles, is the only Lhasa to win a BIS in the US this year.

SUNDAY IN WAYNESBURG PA

There were also four shows in Waynesburg PA this week and, once again, we’ve already reported out on three. Here’s Sunday’s results.

• CH Tamedale Orinoco

It was Barbara Dempsey Alderman’s turn to o Best In Show for the Mountanier Kennel Club. The Sunday Seven were the Labrador Retriever, CH Beechcroft Study's Top Secret, the Whippet, CH Sporting Field's Bahama Sands, the Great Pyrenees, CH Rivergroves Trump This, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Tamedale Orinoco, the Toy Poodle, CH Smash JP Moon Walk, the Standard Poodle, CH Hillwood Dassin De Lovely, the Australian Shepherd, CH ArborView's Daddy's Boy.

BIS went to the nation’s number one Toy Dog, DOG2WATCH, the Toy Poodle, Walker. Walker has hit his stride and has been moving up the top ten ladder for the last six weeks. We wouldn’t be surprised if he makes it into the top five before long.

WEEKEND REPORT PART TWO

There were four shows in the New York City area over the weekend and we have had full reports on three. Here’s what we haven’t covered yet.

CH Kepley's Showbiz Razzle Dazzle

Saturday was the third day in New Paltz NY, with Sharon Lyons making the BIS decision for the Mid-Hudson Kennel Association. Her finalists were the Labrador Retriever, CH Casbar's Hart To Hart, the Afghan Hound, CH Silhouette's Shame Shame Shame JC, the Boxer, CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Irish Terrier, CH Fleet St. Fenway Fan, the Miniature Pinscher, CH Kimro's Soldier Boy, the Bulldog, CH Kepley's Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

BIS went to the remarkable Bulldog bitch, now the number three Non-Sporting Dog in the country. Have you noticed the number of outstanding Bulldog bitches out this year?

WEEKEND REPORT PART ONE

We start our Monday morning mop up with a recap of the Orlando shows. While this is a departure from our normal approach, we have a method to our madness.

CH Campostela The Perfect Storm

Friday, the host club was the Brevard Kennel Club, the BIS judge was Patti Widdick Neale, and the seven final contenders were the Golden Retriever, CH Happy Hour Highmark Tasty, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Rokeena Carte Blanche, the Rottweiler, CH Camcasles Hollywood First Lady, the Skye Terrier, CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Pug, CH Norkus Risky Business, the Miniature Poodle, CH Campostela The Perfect Storm, and the Puli, CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams.

Friday’s Best In Show went to the US’ number one Herding Dog and number three all breeds, the Puli, Conrad.

CH Genesis Silverado

We reported earlier that Saturday’s Central Florida Kennel Club show was won by the Pug, CH Winsome’s Trouble AT Coral Bay (Yes, we need a photo). Surprisinly, none of Friday’s finalists made it into Helen Lee James’ BIS ring Saturday. Her other finalists were the Labrador Retriever, CH Salty Dog Of Tampa Bay, the Afghan Hound, CH Genesis Silverado, the Potuguese Water Dog, CH Camlin Sea Dancer Makitso Secretariat, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, CH Prada Classic Aran Isle At Donatellas, the French Bulldog, CH Raidrops Justus Lifes A Game, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Riverside In The Dark Zone.

CH Norkus Risky Business

Sunday, it was the Space Coast Kennel Club Of Palm Bay and Victor Clemente’s turn to call BIS. His finalists were the German Wirethaired Pointer, CH Star K‘s Mile Hi Valentine, the Afghan Hound, CH Genesis Silverado, the Boxer, Kim’s Amazing Grace Custom Made, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Chevoit’s Aston Martin, the Pug, CH Norkus Risky Business, the Standard Poodle, CH Dawn Spitfire, and the Puli, CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams.

And BIS was the GWP, Tina, her second this year. Some of you may have read our post last night reporting the PBGV, CeeJay, as the BIS winner. That was an erroneous report base on a comment from a reader. We regret the mistake and offer our apologies to all and congratulations to Tina’s breeders/owners Richard & Linda Stark, co-owner Victor Malzoni Jr, and handler Jane Alston-Myers.

BEARDIE IN STATEN ISLAND

When we lived in New York the Staten Island Kennel Club show was one of our favorites. Back in the seventies the show grounds had a spectacular view of the Verrazano Bridge.

CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins

Today’s show had Anitra Cuneo choosing from the Labrador Retriever CH Casbar's Hart To Hart, the Norwegian Elkhound CH Sommeri Dunharrows Devil Ray, the Bullmastiff CH Ishana's Play It Again Sam, the Border Terrier CH Meadowlake Overnight Celebrity, the Miniature Pinscher, CH Kimro's Soldier Boy, the Bulldog CH Kepley's Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

BIS went to the Beardie, Roy, his fourth. Roy is the number one Bearded Collie and the number eight Herding Dog. Congratulations to breeders/owners Larry & Angela Stein, R Lamm & Lesley Woodcock, co-owners Ellen M Charles & Susan Ross, and handler Clifford W Steele.

RIDGEBACK DAY IN MONTANA

CH Pupukearidge Ikaika O Sprngvly

It’s day five in Montana, day one of three in Missoula. Today it was the Five Valley Kennel Club and Lowell K Davis doing Best In Show. His top dog was the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Pupukearidge Ikaika O Sprngvly. Ikaika was already the number one Ridgeback based on breed points, but this win makes him the number one Ridgeback and the number four Hound based on all breed points.

BRITTANY IN MAINE

We would have preferred to spend our Fathers’ Day at a dog show, but there was not one withing 500 miles of our home. Happily we get the vicarious pleasure of all our I-Reporters.

CH Tonan-Hope's R U Kiddin' Me

We have these results from the Penobscot Valley Kennel Club show in Cumberland ME. Richard Bauer’s final seven were he Brittany, CH Tonan-Hope's R U Kiddin' Me, the Afghan Hound, CH Shenandoah Smoke And Mirrors, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Magis Crown Destiny, the Miniagture Bull Terrier, CH Hellion‘s Madcap Molly, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Mondrian VH Lamslag RE, the Tibetan Terrier, CH Atisha‘s VSOP Courvoisier, and the Pembroke Welsh Cork, Sippiwisset Sea Shanty.

Again, we’re not sure the Brittany, Chevy, is officially the number one Brittany, but we do believe with this BIS he is the winningest Brittany in the US. Congratulations to breeders Andrea Jordan, Anthony & Nancy Morabito, owners Douglas Tighe & Nancy Morabito, and handler Jennifer Krieger.