WHERE THE POINTS ARE

Not all the top ranked dogs are in Virginia. The field in Canfield Ohio is nearly as stellar and arguably smarter. You see, there are twice as many points in Ohio as there are in Virginia.

CH Foxcliffe Hickory Wind

Scrambling for those points today were the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Star K’s Mile High Valentine, the Scottish Deerhound, CH Foxcliffe Hickory Wind, the Samoyed, CH Pebble Run’s Hammy Davis Jr, the Irish Terrier, CH Fleet St Fenway, the Affenpinscher, CH Tamarin Tug, yesterday’s BIS winner, the Bulldog, CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Bouvier, CH Quiche’s Demitrius.

Dr Robert D Smith chose the the three year old Deerhound as the Beaver County Kennel Club’s 2009 BIS. We first took note of this girl when she won BIS at Trenton earlier this year. Our congratulations to breeders/owners Cecilia L Dove & Dr R Scott Dove and handler Angela Lloyd

SALEM SLUGFEST

The slug fest that is Salem VA continued today with day two of the Roanoke Kennel Club.

CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot

Charles Trotter was on deck for Best In Show and once again he was confronted with the daunting task of choosing a winner from the country’s top winners, the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, the Irish Wolfhound, CH Dun Myrica Speaker Of Eagle, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Blazing Star Of Alisaton, the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot, the Toy Poodle, CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Standard Poodle, CH Dawin Spitfire, and the Puli, CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams.

The top prize went to the nation’s top dog, the Scottie, Sadie. You do remember we told you not to bet your lunch money? Sadie and handler Gabriel Rangel seem to have the ability to turn on the after burners every time anyone starts gaining on them. The dynamic duo has a 27,000 point lead on the field at this time.

There is still one more day for you lucky fanciers in Virginia to go see this stellar cast. You will probably have to wait to the National Championship to see this much canine quality in one place again.

GREENFIELD MASS RESULTS

Our show reports are starting to come in. First we hear from the Northeast Region for the first time this weekend.

CH Torquay Midnight Confession

Up in Greenfield Mass, the Pioneer Valley Kennel Club asked Dr Anthony DiNardo to choose Best In Show. His final seven were the Field Spaniel, CH Nautica's Sirens Song, the 15” Beagle, CH Torquay Midnight Confession, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Skansen's C'Sofia of Grandeur, the Norfolk Terrier , CH Kilwinning The Graduate, the Shih Tzu, CH Ultra's Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, the French Bulldog , CH Shore Lookin' Good, and the Belgian Tervuren, CH Mishahook's Lulu at Chateau Blanc.

BIS went to the Beagle, Lola, the country’s top winning 15 Beagle. That’s number three this year for Lola and breeder/owner/handler Marcelo Chagas.

BIG EASY BIS

With all the fireworks in Virginia and Ohio it’s easy to forget that there are dog shows elsewhere. But there are and there are quality AKC dogs competing.

CH Renaissance Girls Gone Wild

One reader sent in this report. Dr Ron Spritzer chose the Vizsla, CH Renaissance Girls Gone Wild, as his Best In Show at today’s Louisiana Kennel Club show in the New Orleans suburb of Kenner. It’s Flirt’s third career all breed BIS and her second in the last five weeks. As they say in the Big Easy, Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!

VIRGINIA DAY THREE

It’s day three of the Clash of the Titans. No we’re not talking about Harry Hamlin in Greek mythology drag. We’re talking about the Roanoke Kennel Club show in Salem VA.

CH Fieldfines Back In Action JH

Dr Donald Sturz Jr saw the same dogs from the nation’s top ten that his two predecessors had seen, the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot, Wednesday & Thursday BIS winner, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton, the Puli, CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams, and the Toy Poodle, CH Smash Jp Moon Walk. This powerhouse quartet was joined by the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Fieldfines Back In Action JH, top 20 dog, the Irish Wolfhound, CH Dun Myrica Speaker Of Eagle, and the Standard Poodle, CH Dawin Spitfire.

And the good Doctor agreed with his predecessors; the Doberman, CJ, was his Best In Show. That’s three for three, folks. But before you bet your lunch money on the next two shows, remember it’s an AKC dog show and this is the most talented field we’ve seen this summer. Are you loving it? We’re loving it.

RAZZLE DAZZLE 'EM

It’s day two in Canfield OH and it was the Columbiana County Kennel Club’s turn to host and Sandra Goose Allen’s turn to pick a BIS winner.

CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle

Her hopefuls were the Irish Water Spaniel, CH D’Lock’s St. James Gate CH JH, the Scottish Deeround, CH FoxCliffe hickory Wind, the Rottweiler, CH Ecko Ridge‘s American Justice V Vonwilhelms, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Maltese, CH Rhapsody’s Too Many Remarks, the Bulldog, CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Suntera City Life.

BIS went to the country’s number one Bulldog and number two Non-Sporting Dog. The rest of the Non-Sporting top five are all Standard Poodles. It’s not easy for a Bulldog to compete with all that glamour. Guess it just takes a little Showbiz Razzle Dazzle.

ANOTHER NEW RECORD

We got so involved with grooming our 17 month old Cairn, that we forgot to tell you about yesterday’s Jaxon Kennel Club show in Marshall MI.

CH Cornerstone Soliloquy

The Jaxon folks are teaming with Berrien & Sturgis clubs to bring you four shows this weekend. They started yesterday with Thomas Yates making the Best In Show announcement. His contenders were the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Bleugras Shaggbark She’So Fine!, the Ibizan Hound, CH Serandida Shadow On The Moon, the Alaskan Malamute, CH North Face Sno Klassic Glory Days, the Staff Bull Terrier, CH Cornerstone Soliloquy, the Long Coat Chihuahua, CH Dartan Flash Dancer, the Boston Terrier, CH Raising The Bar At Dab’s, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lambluv’s Daydream Believer.

BIS went to the Staff Bully, Piper, her third in the last week. As reported here Piper has already broken the all time record for all breed BIS by a Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Guess she intends to keep that record a while.

IT'S CJ & CARISSA AGAIN

The country’s top three dogs continue to battle it out in Salem VA. It was day two of the James River Kennel Club and the the judge who literally wrote the book on showing, Frank Sabella, had the BIS call.

CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton
& Handler Carissa DeMilta Shimpeno

In addition to our three leaders, the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton, & the Puli CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams, he had the pleasure of examining the English Springer Spaniel, CH Cerise Jesse James, the Afghan Hound, Genesis Silverado, the Toy Poodle, CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, and the Standard Poodle, CH Dawin Spitfire.

The penultimate showman chose the penultimate Doberman, CJ, piloted by one of our most accomplished young handlers, Carissa DeMilta Shimpeno. CJ and Carissa have made it clear that they are not going to be satisfied with a number two ranking, and are committed to narrowing the gap between them and number one. Folks, this cluster is a Dog Show Happy Meal.

WINNING THE HARD WAY

They kicked off a four day gig today in Canfield OH. The Fort Steuben Kennel Association opened the weekend with a 2200 dog entry, not bad for a Thursday.

CH Sportingfield‘s Bahama Sands

(Photo Courtesy of Robin Barry)

Polly Smith had the opening BIS duty and a superlative seven that included the Golden Retriever, CH Toasty’s Treasure Island, the Whippet, CH Sportingfield‘s Bahama Sands, the Alaskan Malmute, CH Sno Klassic Play The Game, the Irish Terrier, CH Fleet St Fenway Fan, the Affenpinscher, CH Tamarin Tug, the Standard Poodle , CH Hillwood Dassin De-Lovely, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Riverside Wicked Wonderful.

BIS went to the Whippet, who fought the whole way to the top prize. Not only were her six fellow finalists the elite of the dog world, she had to get out of tough Hound Group, and past a Breed entry of 108 Whippets. Congratulations on a very well deserved win.

WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

Having worked for a decade with the Department of Justice, we have a long association with law enforcement. One of the things that always amazed us is how five different people can witness the same event and have five different interpretations of it.

Judge Counts the Teeth of
CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton

We were reminded of that when we posted the above photo of the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton. To us it was an interesting photo of the judge counting CJ's teeth, as required by the Dobie standard. However, at least one reader thought it made CJ appear to be a vicious dog. In retrospect, we should have made it clear in the photo caption (we have learned that many do not read our posts closely) what the photo was intended to convey.

Although we are a niche blog, we do try to serve a wide range of dog fanciers. Our intent is to educate the general population about AKC dog shows, inform regular exhibitors, and generally celebrate the pure bred dog. It is a bit of a balancing act to keep the blog interesting to all levels in the sport. So we will apologize in advance if we are clumsy in that pursuit.

That being said, we do think it is interesting that the Doberman standard requires 42 correctly placed teeth, 22 in the lower, 20 in the upper jaw.

JAMES RIVER KC RESULTS

We have the results from today’s James River Kennel Club show in Salem VA. The final seven was a dog fancier’s dream.

CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton

Patricia Trotter’s final included the top three dogs in the US, the Scottish Terrier, CH Mercedes Roundtown Of Maryscot, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton, & the Puli, CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams. The rest of the field are all highly ranked as well, the Toy Poodle, CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, the Irish Wolhound, CH Dun Myrica Speaker Of Eagle, and the Tibetan Spaniel, CH Lorac’s Yeshe Wongchhu.

The first BIS of the cluster went to the nation’s number two dog, the Dobie, CJ. Oh, this is going to be a fun five days.

STAR FILLED LINEUP

We thought you would to a little pre-game hype. Today’s James River Kennel Club show has a somewhat average entry of 1145. That entry, however, includes three of the top five dogs, six of the top ten, ten of the top 15, and twelve of the top 20. The entry includes six of the seven Group leaders and the number two dog in the seventh. Now that’s pretty much the most competitive entry we’ve seen since Westminster. Check back here this evening to see who showed up and who made it into Patricia Trotter’s final.

PERPETUAL DOG SHOWS

We are back with the dog show weekend that never ends. We have results from Elkhorn WI where the 2009 Burlington Wisconsin Kennel Club day two show is now in the record books.

CH Vineyard’s Bad Boy

Yesterday’s judge, James Fredericksen, BIS hopefuls were the Irish Setter, CH Vineyards Bad Boy, the American Foxhound, CH Kiarry’s Foolish Pride, the Siberian Nhusky, CH Antara’s Put On The Red Light, the Norwich Terrier, CH Abbedale Take Two At Taliesin, the Pomeranian, CH Velocity’s Shake Ur Bon Bon, the Tibetan Terrier, CH Cedar & Barnstorm’s Ltd Edition, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Riverside Wicked Wonderful.

The cluster’s final prize went to the Irish Setter, Bad Boy, the country‘s number five Sporting Dog. Congratulations to breeders/owners Drs Rip & Beth O'Keefe, Doug Johnson, Jamie Hubbard & Dr Kelly Salfiti and handler Laura King. Check back with us this evening for results from Salem VA.

ABOUT THAT BULLDOG

CH Ap's Nifi Seba

For the reader who asked about the Bulldog, who appeared on the recent broadcast of last April’s Harrisburg Kennel Club show, that was CH Ap's Nifi Seba. “Mouse” was bred and is owned by Cynthia J Mabry & Robert W Gilmour of Limerick PA.

WE HAVE WISCONSIN RESULTS

Wisconsin has checked in with this weekend’s show results. It started in Waukesha on Saturday with Greg Caliendo judging the final seven. They were the Irish Water Spaniel, CH Saracen Blue Thunder On The Marsh CD JH, the Basset Hound, CH Topfield-Sanchu American Express, the Great Pyrenees, CH Tip’N’Chip’s Clipper Young America, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, CH Cornerstone Soliloquy, the Miniature Pinscher, CH Kimro’s Soldier Boy, the Tibetan Terrier, CH Cedar & Barnstorm’s Ltd Edition, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Pettibone Little Big Man.

CH Cornerstone Soliloquy

BIS on Day One of the Waukesha Kennel Club went to the number one (highest scoring) Staffordshire Bull Terrier in the US, Piper. She remains the only one of her breed to win an all breed BIS this year.

CH Ab-Rafiki the Icon Of Cool

Day Two was in the hands of Garfield Franklin Van Der Spuy of South Africa. His BIS candidates included only one of the prior day’s seven, the Great Pyrenees. The others were the Spinoni Italiano, Sharpshot Aris, the Basenji, CH Ab-Rafiki the Icon Of Cool, the Border Terrier, CH Devon Lady Semper Fi, the Long Coat Shihuahua, CH Jocal Dancing With The Stars, the Standard Poodle, CH Bar-None Dawin Travelin’ Man, and the Polish Lowland Sheepdog, CH Sasquehanna Malinnik Ponadto.

The five year old Great Pyrenees was awarded for his perseverance with his first BIS this year. Congratulations to breeder/owner Judith Cooper and co-owner Tali Mahaner.

CH Velocity's Shake Ur Bon Bon

Monday, the whole crew moved to Elkhorn WI for the Burlington Wisconsin Kennel Club’s two day party. They kicked it off with Dr Robert Smith. He saw the Irish Setter, CH Vineyard’s Bad Boy, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Paradigm Aariel’s Entourage RA CD, the Siberian Husky, CH Antara’s Put On The Red Light, Saturday’s BIS winner, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Piper, the Pomeranian, CH Velocity’s Shake Ur Bon Bon, the Dalmatian, CH Rockstar All Around Road Trip, and Saturday Finalist, the OES.

Girls just want to have fun and so, the Staff Bully, ran away with her second BIS of the weekend, her fifth this year, putting her in the record books as the winningest Stafford Bull Terrier of all time. Check back with us later for today’s results from this locale.

THE DROUGHT IS OVER

After a couple of slow weekends, we are back to dog show gluttony. The most hardcore exhibitors will find enough dog show action this week to fill the most exhibitionist appetites. The competition starts Wednesday in Salem VA where the James River, Roanoke, and New River Valley Kennel Clubs will join forces to produce five shows.

Windmills near Bismarck ND

There is a four day stop beginning Thursday in Canfield OH hosted by the Fort Steuben Kennel Association and the Columbiana County, Beaver County, & Mahoning-Shenango Kennel Clubs. Also staging four day weekends are the Jaxon, Berrien, & Sturgis Kennel Clubs in Marshall MI and the Bismarck Kennel Club who goes it alone for four days in Bismarck ND.

Lake Pontchartrain near Kenner LA

The only three day weekend (Friday -Sunday) this week is in Kennel LA courtesy of the Louisiana and Metarie Kennel Clubs. Traditional two day fare is on the menu in La Crosse WI (the Coulee Kennel Club) and in Dixon CA (the Richmond Dog Fanciers Club). Finally, there is the Northeast Region’s Weekend With Options. You start on Saturday in Greenfield MA with the Pioneer Valley Kennel Club. Then you have your choice of heading to Keene NH for Sunday with the Cheshire Kennel Club or to Ringoes NJ to party with the Hunterdon Hills Kennel Club.

Wherever you go you will see beautiful dogs and meet lovely people for it is an AKC dog show.

MONDAY IN MARION

Some people are still enjoying their weekend. It was day two at the Marion Ohio Kennel Club.

CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout

Today Ellen Fetter had the BIS hat. Asking for the top prize was the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, the Petit Bassett Griffon Vendeen, CH Rokeena Carte Blanche, Sunday’s BIS winner, the Alaskan Malamute, CH North Face Sno Klassic Glory Days, the Irish Terrier, CH Breezy's X-Tra Top Priority, the Havanese, CH Qbin's Happy Feet At Enginuity, the Standard Poodle, CH Hillwood Dassin De-Lovley, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Quiche's Demetrius.

It was the US' number two Sporting Dog, the GWP, Scout picking up the big rosette. Last week we had Scout as the number twelve dog all breeds. Will he make it into the top ten? You will read it here first. Look for our updated rankings tomorrow.

LOMPOC VALLEY RESULTS

Finally, we come to Lompoc CA where it was the Lompoc Valley Kennel Club posting two shows this weekend. We gave you a glimpse of the results when we told you that the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Warfox Double Dare, went BIS on Saturday.

CH Pamelons Late Nite Of Cavu

On hand to watch were the Flat-Coated Retriever, CH Starworker's Dealers Choice JH, OA, OAJ, the Afghan Hound, CH Pamelons Late Nite Of Cavu, the Mastiff, CH Southports Ulysses S Grant, the Brussels Griffon, CH Cashin' Walk The Line, the Tibetan Terrier, CH Ashante’s I Am The Starlight, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, CH Lady Tuckaway Of Camelot.

CH Southports Ulysses S Grant

Sunday, Elliott Weiss had BIS duty and the same Mastiff, Smooth Fox, as well as the Irish Setter, CH Windrose I've Got A Secret, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Pupukearidge Ikaika O Sprngvly, the Italian Greyhound, CH KC’s Shake Your Groove Thing, the Miniature Poodle, CH Durandel Fashionista, and the Border Collie, CH Majestic Avatar Storm Warning PT.

It was the nation’s number one Mastiff, Grant, taking home the top prize, his first this year. Grant was bred by Joe & Carla Sanchez, who co-own Grant with Dani Sanchez. Grant is handled by Taffe McFadden. Bravo to them all.

WASHINGTON STATE RESULTS

Up in Washington State the Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club Of Washington staged their two shows in the town of Sequim WA.

CH Shaman's Maid Of THe Mist

Saturday William Russell had the judge’s book in the final ring and a final group of seven including the Weimaraner, CH Rosewin's Classic Schwinn Of Anson, the Wirehaired Dachshund, CH Woldorf's Santana SW, the Samoyed, CH Shaman's Maid Of THe Mist, the Kerry Blue Terrier, CH Perrisblu Paris, the Long Coat Chihuahua, CH Dragon Lair Wildrose Mojo Risin, the Bichon Frise, CH Paray's Rime Time, and the Belgian Tervuren, CH Sky Acres Spy Plane.

It was A Sammie Saturday, as the dog with the smile picked up her first BIS this year. Our congratulations to breeders/owners Dr Robert Gloster & cownerDoug Haldeman,

CH Perrisblu Paris

Sunday, Cindy Vogels, BIS bunch was comprised of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, CH Wyncliff's Wanna Be Loved By U, the Basenji, CH Platinum's Adrenaline Rush, the Boxer, CH Duba Dae's Who's Your Daddy, the only Saturday finalist, the Kerry Blue, Paris, the Blenheim & Prince Charles English Toy Spaniel, CH Cheri-A Wingo Lord Nelson, the French Bulldog, CH Gypsy Canyon Dom Pierre, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Paray Cirque Du Soleil.

It was the Welsh born, former east coast resident, the Kerry Blue, Paris, winning her first BIS this year. Congratulations to breeder Phil Davies (of the UK), owner Don Gau (of Hawaii), and handler Bill McFadden (of California). Love the international flair of the dog game today.

TEXAS TWO STEP

The Longview (TX) Kennel Club hosted a pair of shows in their hometown Saturday and Sunday.

CH Rivendell Dark Side Of The Moon SW

Saturday judge and finalists were Monica Canestrini and the Vizsla, CH Annian's Great Explorer JH, the Wirehaired Dachshund, CH Rivendell Dark Side Of The Moon SW, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Sonnenschein River Chase, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Topwyre Candy Man, the Shih Tzu, CH Symarun's Look N Good, the Lhasa Apso, CH Rushmar's Charmer, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, CH Twinroc Santa Paws HICs.

BIS went to the Doxie, her first this year. Congratulations to breeder Diana Rockwell, owner Shirley Ray, and handler Cheri J Koppenhaver.

CH Rushmar's Charmer

Sunday it was Dr Anthony DiNardo making the top selection. His finalists were Saturday’s BIS winner, the Wire Dachshund, Saturday finalist, the Lhasa, Buzz, the Pointer, CH Penpoint In Dress Blues, the Newfoundland, CH Bifrost's Gust O' Boradaile, the Kerry Blue Terrier, CH Everglory's The Sultan Of Swat, the Pekingese, CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar, and the Rough Collie, CH Sylvan Argent Simply Irresistible.

It was Buzz, the Lhasa, continuing the hot streak he started just three short weeks ago. Don’t you just love it when all the doggy planets align themselves?

TIBETAN TWOFER

We are a bit behind with our show reports today. AKC posted results lateR than usual and we thought we would use our down time efficiently to confirm our reservations for Montgomery County in October. Big mistake. However, we shall postpone our rant against Yahoo Travel for now so we can bring you this weekend’s show report.

CH Wassong’s Djebel Of Lollipop

We had three shows in Bloomsburg PA this weekend. As has often been the case this season, it was a small, elegant affair with average quantity and well above average quality. Friday, it was day one of the Lackawanna Kennel Club with Stephen Hubbell calling the BIS. His seven were the Irish Setter, CH Marlyn All About Magic, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Celestial’s CJ’S Hearts On Fire, the Siberian Husky, CH Topaz Sugarland, the Scottish Terrier, CH Blueberry’s Surely You Jest, the King Charles & Ruby English Toy Spaniel, CH Southdown Nonetheless, the Tibetan Spaniel, CH Wassong’s Djebel Of Lollipop, and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

BIS went to the Tibetan Spaniel, Djebel. It was the first BIS this year for the country's number one Tibetan Spaniel. Congratulations to breeders Patricia C Sarles,M Cosby Driskill & P Kolly-Baden, owners Patricia C Sarles & Kevin F Wassong, and handler Ernesto Lara.

CH Phillmar Sobe Monster

We did give you all the results from Saturday’s encore by the Lakawanna KC. However, Sunday was the Bald Eagle Kennel Club Of Williamsport PA’s and Mark McMillan’s turn to choose a Best In Show. Their candidates were the Labrador Retriever, CH Casbar’s Hart To Hart, the Afghan Hound, CH Shenandoah Smoke And Mirrors, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Phillmar Sobe Monster, the Airedale Terrier, CH Stirling Cool Hand Luke, the Toy Poodle, CH Smash Jp Moonwalk, and Friday’s and Saturday’s BIS winners, the Tibetan Spaniel, Djebel, and Bearded Collie, Roy.

And it was another curtain call for the Djebel, who obviously likes the limelight.

GREENVILLE KC RESULTS

The Greenville Kennel Club was the third show this weekend in the home town of Bob Jones University. (We are surprised the blue laws allow dog shows on a Sunday)

CH Lin-Lee’s For The Good Times

Nonetheless, with almost 2700 entries, this was a major stop on the AKC calendar. Norman Patton had the difficult task of choosing a Best In Show from Friday’s BIS winner, the Labrador Retriever, CH Robnie’s Chantilly At Lighthouse, the Afghan Hound, CH Genesis Silverado, the Boxer, CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Skye Terrier, CH Buddy Goodman, the Pekingese, CH Lin-Lee’s For The Good Times, the Bulldog, CH Impressive Oliver, and the Puli, CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams.

BIS went to the country’s highest scoring Peke. We have two amazingly nice Pekes this year who keep swapping the lead in the breed. We hope we get to see them both in the ring together before the year is over.

RHODE ISLAND RESULTS

We start our Monday morning quarterbacking in New England at Saturday’s Providence Kennel Club show in Lincoln RI.

CH Fuzzy Farm Devil Made Me Do It

Thomas Baldwin got the BIS call to see the Golden Retriever, CH Mariner Jewell Of Casco Bay, the Petiti Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Monkhams Famous Grouse, a Bernese Mountain Dog from the classes, Tennescott White Mtns Ripley Falls CD RA, the Irish Terrier, CH Fleet St Fenway Fan, the Havanese, CH Fuzzy Farm Devil Made Me Do It, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Firetown’s Out Of The Blue, and the Old English Sheepdog, Deja Blu Deal Me In.

BIS went to the Havanese, Sweetpea. We don’t see this guy much, but when we do, he makes an impression. This is Sweetpea’s second BIS in the last five weeks. More importantly, it's his fourth career best, the most ever by a Havanese. Congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Alice Lawrence.

MARION OHIO DAY THREE

They’ve packed up the rings at the Marion Ohio Kennel Club show today and we have this late report.

CH North Face Sno Klassic Glory Days

Robert Fetter had the last ring of the weekend there. His final included yesterday’s BIS winner, the English Springer Spaniel, CH Cerise Jesse James, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Of Afrikka Spring Valley Dorian Gray JC, the Alaskan Malamute, CH North Face Sno Klassic Glory Days, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Shih Tzu, CH Xeralane’s Face The Music, the Standard Poodle, CH Hillwood Dassin De-Lovely, and the Smooth Collie, CH Chrysalis Ginger Snaps.

Best In Show went to the Malamute, Beepers. It’s the first BIS and first Group One this year for the five year old dog. Congratulations to breeder Robert J Roffey and owners Patricia & Martin Peel.