BIG WIN 4 A BIG DOG

We usually have to wait on mid Atlantic results, but we have the outcome of today’s Talbot Kennel Club show in Easton MD.

CH Dun Myrica Speaker Of Eagle

This show had some of dogdom’s heavy hitters competing for Best In Show. Kenneth Falconi’s finalists were the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, CH Firesides Spontaneous Combustion, the Irish Wolfhound, CH Dun Myrica Speaker Of Eagle, the Rottweiler, CH Blackrocks Kazanova, the Airedale Terrier, CH Stirling Cool Hand Luke, the Italian Greyhound, CH Honore’s Lily-Belle, the Miniature Poodle, CH Splash Di Caprio, and the Australian Shpherd, CH Mysharas Dream Girl.

It was Tip, the Wolfhound, picking another BIS. Tip, already a top twenty dog, will move up a couple of places in the rankings with this win.

NEW ENGLAND RESULTS

Hot off the MBF presses, the Wachusett Kennel Club has shut it down for the day in Fitchburg MA.

CH Soonipi Dncin In The Moonlite MLH

Edd Bivin collected a formidable group of the Labrador Retriever, CH Casbar’s Hart To Hart, the Bloodhound, CH Soonipi Dncin In The Moonlite MLH, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton, the Irish Terrier, CH Fleet St Fenway Fan, the Maltese, CH Ta-Jon’s Who’s Your Sugar Daddy?, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Willo’s Caught You Lookin’, the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

His BIS was the nation’s number two dog all breeds, the Doberman, CJ. CJ has opened a substantial lead on the field, but we don’t know if she has enough time to catch number one. We do know it’s going to be fun watching her try.

DOUBLE DOWN IN MUNCIE

We have today’s results from the Muncie (IN) Kennel Club show where Ralph Menacker had the Best In Show duty.

CH Rokeena Carte Blanche &
Hanlder Jane Alston-Myers

His lucky seven were the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, yesterday's BIS winner, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Rokeena Carte Blanche, the DobermanPinscher, CH Foxfire Smoke On The Water, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Soldier Of Fortune, the Smooth Chiuahua, CH Ayrwen Star Kissed Delight, the Standard Poodle, CH Bar-None Dawin Travelin' Man and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Tim Tam Avant Garde.

It was the PBGV, CeeJay repeating yesterday’s win. And to celebrate we have a brand new photo of CeeJay and handler Jane Alston-Myers.

FRIDAY IN WISCONSIN

We have yesterday’s results from the Wisconsin Rapids Kennel Club show in Marshfield WI.

CH Tagalong N Shamrock Irish Eyes

Charles Bett’s finalists were the English Springer Spaniel, CH Tagalong N Shamrock Irish Eyes, the 13” Beagle, CH Seventhsons Guns N Pettycoats, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Tanglewood Bocephus, the Norwich Terrier, CH Skyscot`s Poker Chips, the Shih Tzu, CH Ista`s Tearin`it Up, the Tibetan Terrier, CH Ri Lee`s Diamond Heirloom, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Quiches Demetrius.

His BIS was the three year old Springer, Sully. Congratulations to breeder Sarah Kraft and owner/handler Cyndi Myhre.

ANDERSON KC RESULTS

We just got this in from Muncie IN where it was the Anderson Kennel Club’s turn to host.

CH Rokeena Carte Blanche

Kitty Stiedel’s finalists today were the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Rokeena Carte Blanche, the Siberian Husky, CH Topaz T.R.O.U.B.L.E., the Lakeland Terrier, CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Soldier Of Fortune, the Pomeranian, CH Mountain Crest U Don't Own Me, the Chow Chow, CH Liontamer's Dial 1-800-Hotstuff, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Shoal Creek's Sangria V Barick.

BIS went to the country’s number one Hound, the PBGV, CeeJay. Did you see CeeJay and handler Jane Alston Meyers on the cover of this months Canine Chronicle?

TERRIER THURSDAY

We had shows in two locations yesterday. The Muncie Kennel Club opened a four day stop in Muncie IN with Joe Walton looking over the BIS candidates.

CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Soldier Of Fortune

They were the Gordon Setter, CH Firethorn & Sandpiper Easy On The Eyes, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Adili's American Idol, the Siberian Husky, CH Topaz T.R.O.U.B.L.E., the Lakeland Terrier, CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Soldier Of Fortune, the Papillon, CH Star Sign's Trickn' St.Nick, the Standard Poodle, CH Bar-None Dawin Travelin' Man, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Shoal Creek's Sangria V Barick.

BIS went to Scott Sommer & his Lakeland lady, Ranger. Ranger and Scott have put together an impressive string of wins this past month and are hoping to improve on last year’s finish as the twelfth highest scoring dog in AKC conformation.

CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot

Meanwhile, out in Topeka KS, Sari Brewster Tietjen was opening a five day fun fest for the Topeka Kennel Club. Her final included the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH Exl’s Leather N Lace, the Wirehaired Dachshund, CH Gleneagles Whos Famous Now, the Boxer, CH Bravo N Sunset Stealing Time, the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot, the Affenpinscher, CH Tamarin Tug, the Lhasa Apso, CH Rushmars Charmer, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, CH Heart Of Gold Power Play.

And it was Gabriel Rangel & the Scottie, Sadie, picking up career BIS number 71. This Terrier twosome maintains an almost insurmountable lead in the race for number one.

MINNESOTA CHECKS IN

We know that it’s not exactly timely, but we do want to make sure we are giving you a complete look at the nation’s AKC shows.

CH Marquise Stealing The Show JC

Last weekend’s results are in from the Kennel Club of Freeborn County Minnesota in Albert Lea MN. Saturday, lining up for Patricia Trotter’s approval were the Irish Setter, CH Winwood Inferno, the American Foxhound, CH Devlon’s Fame And Fortune, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Marienburg Inauqui Sukiyaki, the Norfolk Terrier, CH Max-Well’s Mr Cruise, the Shih Tzu, Isa;s Tearin’ Up, the Bichon Frise, CH Bell Creek’s I Love Lucy, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Marquise Stealing The Show JC.

Her BIS was the GSD, Oscar. We haven’t seen much of this outstanding boy this year. Now that he has a Best In Show under his belt perhaps we sill see him more often. Congratulations to breeders/owners Liz & Doug Oster and co-owners Frank & Kris Fasano.

CH Devlon’s Fame And Fortune

Sunday, Dr Alvin Krause would see the same Foxhound, Doberman, & Bichon along with the Golden Retriever, CH Shore’Line Jetoca High Seas Adventure, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Smywyr Make My Day, the Affenpinshcer, CH Indunna Ott, Oliver Twist, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lambluv Daydream Believer.

The Doctor’s Best In Show was the Foxhound, Junior. It’s the third BIS this year for Junior and handler Stan Flowers.

THIS WEEK'S OFFERINGS

This week we have two sites for those cluster cravers. The first is a five day feast starting Thursday in Topeka KS. The Topeka, Manhattan Kansas, & Jesse James Kennel Clubs will host. Also starting Thursday is a four day funfest sponsored by the Muncie & Anderson Kennel Clubs. The Wisconsin Rapids & Marshfield Area Kennel Clubs will team for a trio of shows Marshfield WI beginning Friday.

Jesse James

The remaining nine locations are all offering Saturday/Sunday shows. Starting in New England, we have the Wachusett Kennel Club in Fitchburg MA, and in neighboring New York state, the Tioga County Kennel Club in Oswego NY. Next we go to the mid Atlantic for the Talbot Kennel Clubs two shows in Easton MD before we head to St. Clairsville OH where the hometown St. Clairsville Ohio Kennel Club hosts.

Odessa Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park

In the heartland the Burlington Kennel Club will hold their shows in West Burlington IA while the Greeley Kennel Club will stay home in Greeley CO. We have only one west coast offering, the Olympic Kennel Club shows in Enumclaw WA, but we do have shows in paradise, Ewa HI, to be exact, thanks to the West Oahu Kennel Club.

Dog Show Poop Blogger, Billy Wheeler

Finally, we will be in the Memphis suburb of Southaven MS for the Memphis Kennel Club’s two shows. Please stop and say hello if you are attending. We love to talk with our readers!

RACINE RESULTS

Despite the bad weather the Greater Racine (WI) Kennel Club managed to stage their two shows Sunday and Monday.

CH Border Lane Jp Talisman Forever

Sunday, Chris Walkowicz had Best In Show duty. His finalists were the Curly Coated Retriever, CH Esldrn Farm’s Zoot Suit Riot RN, the Borzoi, CH Auroral’s Ajax, the Rottweiler, CH Cammcastles Friar Tuck, the Border Terrier, CH Tyrolian Eight Belles At Meadowlake, the Papillion, CH Wingssong Rock Star, the Standard Poodle, CH Dawin Spitfire, and the Border Collie, CH Border Lane Jp Talisman Forever.

BIS went to the Border Collie, Kahnal, a seven year old Japanese import. Congratulations to breeder Tatsuki Oneyama, owners Nancie Mages, C Hamilton, Y Oneyama & L Somers, and handler Kimberly S Halcom.

CH Dawin Spitfire

Monday, Linda Scanlon saw the same Border, Curly Coat, and Standard Poodle along with the American Foxhound, CH Kiarry’s Foolish Pride, the Samoyed, CH Polar Myst X-Tasy, the Norfolk Terrier, CH Max-Well’s Violet, and the Pomeranian, CH Mountain Crest U Don’t Own Me.

BIS went to the Poodle, Spitfire, one of several great Standards we have seen this year. That’s number six this year for her and handler Sarah Riedl.

BACK2BACK 4 A NEW DOG2WATCH

We’ve worked our way all the way to sunny California where the South Bay Kennel Club gave you a twofer this weekend in Torrance. We were able to tell you Saturday’s results, but here’s what happened Sunday.

CH Maplecreek Back In Black
(Courtesy of Carol Beuchat)

Jon Cole’s finalists all had to make it out of talent packed groups. They were the English Setter, CH Artizoe High Caliber, the Saluki, CH Shiraz Dreamweaver, the Portuguese Water Dog, CH Aviators Luck Be A Lady, the Norfolk Terrier, CH Jaeva Gold Auric, the Brussels Griffon, CH Cashin's Walk The Line, the Chow Chow, CH D-Jin Gang Of Anna Kennel, and Saturday’s BIS winner, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Maplecreek Back In Black.

And it was a twofer for the Corgi as he wins his second BIS in as many days and over very tough competition. That’s all we need to know to say this is a DOG2WATCH. We thank the very talented Carol Beuchat for this lovely photo.

KNOCK, KNOCK!

On of our favorite Gulf towns is Corpus Christi TX where the Corpus Christi Kennel Club hosted two shows this weekend.

CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Soldier Of Fortune

On Saturday Chuck Winslow did the BIS judging selecting from the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH K-J & Coldry Sherman Tank, the Wirehaired Dachshund, CH Rivendell Dark Side Of The Moon SW, the Samoyed, Metak's Jess't In Time, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Soldier Of Fortune, the Japanese Chin, CH Kelaury Good Luck From We-Syng, the Chow Chow, CH Dreamland's Light Up The Sky, and the Australian Cattle Dog, the Moonfly's Ice Blue Flame.

Day one belonged to Scott Sommer’s Lakeland, Ranger. Ranger and Scott have put together a string of BIS in the last few weeks that has them knocking on the door of the top ten.

CH Tamarin Tug

Sunday, Ranger was back as was the Wirehaired Dachshund and the Chow. Also in Betsy Dale’s ring were the Golden Retriever, CH Crystal Glens Hell Freezes Over, the Affenpinscher, CH Tamarin Tug, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Overo Secret Garden PT.

And it was the number eleven dog, the Affenpinscher, Taser, leaving his calling card with the top ten as he took home another BIS. We tell you folks, these two BIS winners know how to manage a campaign. We expect they both will be in the top ten before long.

LITTLE DOGS IN LITTLE ROCK

We would normally be in Little Rock AR for the Arkansas Kennel Club’s two day stop, but daddy duty had us in DC this weekend.

CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar

Saturday it was Paula Nykiel with a superlative seven that included the Golden Retriever, CH Toasty’s Treasure Island, the Greyhound, CH Gaia Woodland Waltz, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Firebolts Vindicator, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Topwyre Candy Man, the Pekingese, CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar, the Tibetan Terrier, CH Cedar C Barnstorms L&D Edition, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Scharo-Ark Long Hot Summer.

Day one belonged to the Prince of Pekingese, Hiram Stewart and his spectacular two year old bitch. We are always at a loss to tell you who is currently the number one Peke in the US. So we can’t really say if this girl is number one or number two, but she now has seven BIS to her credit this year.

CH Starline Chanel

Sunday, only the Golden would make it back to the BIS ring. John Ramirez’ other finalists were the Whippet, CH Starline Chanel, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Sonnenschein River Chase, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Circle C's Whimpy, the Pomeranian, CH Chars Bringing Sexy Back, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Chaoyang Chick Magnet At Asia, and the Rough Collie, CH Sylvan Argent Simply Irresistible.

And once again, the Toy prevailed, as the Pom, picked up his first BIS of the year. Bravo to breeders Charlotte Meyer & Diane L Finch, owners C Meyer, JD Kim & AY Jung, and handler Lynn R Meyer. Yes that’s the Whippet. That’s what we do when we can’t find a photo of the BIS winner.

WISCONSIN RAIN SURVIVORS

We told you that Saturday’s Cudahy Kennel Club show in South Milwaukee WI was cancelled because of severe storms, but we do have the Friday’s results for you.

CH Border Lane Jp Talisman Forever

Douglas Johnson had BIS duty and the pleasure of the company of the English Cocker Spaniel, CH Barkshire’s Wld Blue Yonder, the Irish Wolfhound, CH Highgate’s Andre Of The Ridge, the Great Dane, CH Elan’s Command Decision Reimroc, the West Highland White Terrier, CH Whitefire’s Fancy Dancer, the Papillion, CH Wingssong Rock Star, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Chaoyang Take It To The Limit, and the Border Collie, CH Border Lane Jp Talisman Forever.

BIS went to the Pap, his first this year. Congratulations to Breeder/owner Pat Jones, co-owners Diane Schmitt & Jim Warych, and handler Christine L Jones. And yes, we need a photo.

HARRISBURG PA DETAILS

The week’s largest entries were in Harrisburg PA, we were able to give you some results on Friday’s and Saturday’s Penn Ridge Kennel Club shows, both of which were won by the Boxer, CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream. Here’s what we didn’t tell you.

CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins

The two Friday finalists we missed were the Airedale Terrier, CH Stirling Cool Hand Luke, and the King Charles & Ruby English Toy Spaniel, CH Southdown Nonetheless. Scarlett’s fellow finalists on Saturday were the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, the Petit Bassett Griffon Vendeen, CH Celestial CJ's Hearts On Fire, the aforementioned Airedale, Lucas, the Pomeranian, CH Velocity's Shake Ur Bon Bon, the Standard Poodle, CH Alaman Worth Every Penny, and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

CH Stirling Cool Hand Luke

Sunday, the Harrisburg Kennel Club and Thomas H Bradley III took over. He chose from the Irish Wolfhound, CH Dun Myrica Speaker of Eagle, the Boxer, Scarlett, the Airedale, Lucas, the Irish Setter, CH Marlyn All About Magic, the Pekingese, CH Linn-Lee's For The Good Times, the Tibetan Spaniel, CH Lorac's Yeshe Wongchhu, and Saturday’s Beardie, Roy.

BIS went to the country’s number one Airedale, Lucas. This win should move him back into the top twenty five.

GSD CLOSES IT OUT IN GREENSBORO

We are back at our desk, having survived the 2,000 mile trek to Knoxville TN, Washington DC and back to Memphis. We thank all of you who contributed reports and helped us keep the blog running. We will be getting back to all of you personally.

CH Shoal Creek's Sangria V Barick

We are a little late with the Monday Mop Up. So without further delay let’s start. We were able to keep you up to date on most of the east coast shows, but we still owe you Sunday’s Greensbotro NC results. The final ring of the final day of the Carolina Kennel Club was judged by Charlotte Clem McGowan. She made her selection from the ASCOB Cocker Spaniel, CH Somerset's Sweet Talkin' Girl, the Petit Bassett Griffon Vendeen, CH Rokeena Carte Blanche, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton, the Wire Fox Terrier, Jadee-Connacht Just You Wait, Saturday’s BIS winner, the Japanese Chin, CH Chindales Farah Fawcett, the Boston Terrier, CH Shine's Cupid Dolly, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Shoal Creek's Sangria V Barick.

The GSD, Rhea, had been asking for the big rosette all week and now she has one. Rhea has been quietly climbing the rankings all year and now sits at number 16 all breeds and is the second highest scoring Herding Dog.

GIANT ADDS NUMBER THREE

The folks in Henrietta Township OH had a several specialties leading up to today’s Lorain County Kennel Club all breed show.

CH Skansen’s Sir August Brigs

Rita Bell was the BIS judge and her finalists were the Weimaraner, CH Doc’s Seven Ships Of Acadia, the Basenji, CH Klassic’s Slam Dunk, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Skansen’s Sir August Brigs, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Tamedale Orinoco, the Pug, CH Riversong's Broadway Joe, the Shiba Inu, Sno-Storm’s Catch Me If U Can, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Mariel’s Harvest Moon.

Best In Show went to the Giant, Brigs. He won his first 2009 BIS just six weeks ago and today’s win makes three. Now we will call that a trend.

WALKER WALKS OFF WITH ANOTHER BIS

Our stopping point tonight on the way home to Memphis is Knoxville TN. Not much I can say about our stay except, they have WIFI.

CH Smash Jp Moon Walk
(Photo Courtesy of Miguel Betancourt)

The only report we have had so far today is from Ballston Spa where the Bennington County Kennel Club closed the five day stop with Loraine Boutwell. Her finalists were the Irish Setter, CH Shadagee Caught Red-Handed (fresh from winning the Irish Setter Club of Ohio’s specialty on Saturday), the 15” Beagle, CH Torquay’s Midnight Confession, the Siberian Husky, CH Noatak’s Party Of One, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Manoir’s Match Pointe, the Toy Poodle, CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Bulldog, CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams.

Today’s BIS went to the Toy Poodle, Walker. If you’ve been following this five show cluster, you know it was Bulldog, Toy Poodle, Puli, Bulldog, Toy Poodle. Looks like a heat wave in the Adirondacks this week.

ONE MORE BEFORE WE GO

We are about to be on the road and away and off line for the next nine hours, but before we go here’s what we know.

Annemarie Moore had the BIS call at the South Bay Kennel Club show in Torrance CA yesterday. Asking for consideration were the Weimeraner, CH Smokecity Silhouette Dbl Ur Pleasure, the Petit Basset Ggriffon Vendeen, CH Soletrader Donald Duck, the Boxer, CH Capri's Magic Maker of Sassy, the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot, the Chinese Crested, CH Gotcha Under My Skin At Rompford, the Bichon Frise, CH Mybliss Petite Coquetter, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Maplecreek Back in Black.

It was Bill Shelton’s latest Pembroke protégé winning his first BIS. Bill co-owns the three year old, who was bred by Mindy Holmes, with Les & Ginger Veik. A big bravo to them all. And. Alas, we have no photo.