FIRST TIMER IN SAN RAFAEL

We now have some west coast results. From San Rafael CA we hear that Frank Sabella has handed a BIS award to the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Slyfox Sneeks A Peek, at today’s Sir Francis Drake Kennel Club show.

His other finalists were the Flat Coated Retriever, CH Starworker’s Dealers Choice JH OA OAJ, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Pupukearidge Ikaika O Sprngvly, the Alaskan Malamute, CH Catanya’s Latin Lover, CH Brussels Grifon, CH Cashin’s Walk The Line, the Bulldog, CH Globe And Anchor Sergeant Mike, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Avalon Frontier Sleepnlady Webber.

Only 20 months old, it was the Smooth Fox’s first BIS. Congratulations to breeders Joan & Mark Taggart, owner J W Smith, and handler Edward Boyes.

BOXER BEST IN NORTH CAROLINA

Robert Slay had the judge’s book today at the Moore County Kennel Club Of North Carolina in Pinehurst NC.

CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream

His seven were the English Cocker Spaniel, CH Brasswinds Remember When, the Norwegian Elkhound, CH Vin-Melca’s Master Card, the Boxer, CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Bedlington Terrier, CH Sudor Epoch Journey With Devonshire, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Cinderlace Bramble At Jayba, the Miniature Poodle, CH Splach Di Caprio, and the Puli, CH Cordmake Rumpus Bumpus.

BIS went to the nation’s number one Boxer, number two Working Dog, and the number six dog all breeds. Congratulations to team Scarlett.

NIAGARA FALLS!

Niagara Falls! Slowly I turn, step by step, inch by inch…Wait a minute. That’s another column. Today the Kennel Club Of Niagara Falls was in Lockport NY.

CH Robnie’s Chantilly At Lighthouse

Terry DePietro’s finalists were the Labrador Retriever, CH Robnie’s Chantilly At Lighthouse, the Basenji, CH Klassic’s Slam Dunk, the Siberian Husky, CH Peace Negotiator, the Border Terrier, CH Meadowlake Overnight Celebrity, the Toy Poodle, CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Standard Poodle, CH Hillwood Dassin De-Lovely, and the Puli, CH Moonshadow Rongyos Kis Medve.

BIS went to the Lab, Tilly, who has been hitting her stride lately, winning her first BIS this year on July 24th. She added another on August 21st. Today makes three. Seems she and handler Rusty Howard have found the right combination.

ANOTHER PEKE BIS

We have a couple of BIS to give you. The Black Cocker Spaniel, CH EXL’s Leather’N’Lace, has taken the top prize at today’s Missouri Rhineland Kennel Club in Sullivan MO.

CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar

Another Pekingese has gone Best In Show today. CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar captured the big rosette at today’s Mobile Kennel Club show in Biloxi MS. The race for number one Pekingese is among the most interesting in the nation. Our top two Pekes, a dog & a bitch, have been neck and neck (probably a bad metaphor for this breed) all year. Both now have eight BIS. She has more group wins, but he leads on all breed and breed points.

Please let us know when these two go head to head. We want to be there.

PEKE WINS SOUTH SHORE

Well, it’s still raining in Falmouth MA, but our world class dogs just keep on trucking.

CH Lin-Lee’s For The Good Times

Helen Lee James had the helm at today’s South Shore Kennel Club show and had the pleasure of choosing her BIS from the Golden Retreiver, CH Tempo’s U’ve Got What Get’s Me, the Otterhound, CH Scentasia’s Shake Rattle n Roll, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton, the Welsh Terrier, CH Territails National Treasure, the Pekingese, CH Lin-Lee’s For The Good Times, the Bulldog, CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

Her Best In Show was the nation’s number one Peke. We’ve noticed that this dog is consuming Toy Groups like potato chips. Handled by Pekingese maven, David Ftizpatrick, the two year old, bred & owned by Erna G Holcombe & Charlotte Carter, has been steadily climbing the rankings and is now in the top twenty all breeds.

WHATEVER LOLA WANTS, LOLA GETS

From today’s Salina (KS) Kennel Club we learn that Robert Sharp has selected the 15” Beagle, CH Torquay Midnight Confession as his Best.

CH Torquay Midnight Confession

Lola and handler Marcelo Chagas had the company of the Spinoni Italiani, CH Bela Presto Change-O, the Doberman Pinsche, CH Horizon’s Password, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Soldier Of Fortune, the Pomeranian, CH Pomeranian, CH Castile’s Endless Love, and yesterday’s BIS winner, the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lambluv’s Daydream Believer.

That’s Lola’s and Marcelo’s third BIS in the last two weekends. Remember that thing about inertia from high school science class? In the dog world it means winners keep winning.

ARTFUL DODGER IN MICHIGAN

We have results from today’s St Clair Kennel Club in Goodells MI.

CH J’Cober Kemosabe Vigilante Justice

Judith Brown’s last seven standing were the Spinoni Italiaani, CH Klondike’s Frederico Ilario, the 13” Beagle, Someday’s Red In the Face, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Kenro’s Happy Hour, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH J’Cober Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Pomeranian, CH Mountain Crest U Don’t Own Me, the Standard Poodle, CH By Request Tie The Knot, and the Old Englis Sheepdog, cH Lingtining’s Tequila Sunrise.

Best In Show went to one of our DOGS2WATCH, the Smooth Fox, Dodger. Dodger is the nation’s number two Terrier and the number eight dog all breeds.

WALTER BEBOUT KILLED IN ACCIDENT

We have some sad news to report today. AKC judge Walter Bebout was killed in a traffic accident while inroute to his BIS assignment at yesterday’s Hutchionson Kennel Club show.

Walter was a former AKC Conformation Field Representative and was AKC Director of Canine Legislation from April 2006 to November 2008. Making good use of a Master in Political Science, he was responsible for all AKC legislative initiatives on the local and state level and worked closely with the AKC Federal Government Relations Consultant on all federal issues. He was a champion of the pure bred dog both in and out of the show ring and will be much missed by all of us. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends.

IT'S THE OES IN SALINA KS

From Salina KS we hear that judge Don Duerkson has chosen the Old English Sheepdog, CH LambLuv's Daydream Believer as his BIS at today’s Hutchinson Kennel Club show.

CH Lambluv Daydream Believer

Accompanying Winston in the final were the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Fieldfines Pure Gold, the Basenji, CH Ab-Rafiki The Icon of Cool, the Boxer CH Bravo N' Sunsets Stealing Time, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Soldier Of Fortune, the Long Coat Chihuahua, CH Silver Bluff White Mercedes, and the French Bulldog, CH Raindrops Just Us Life’s A Game.

Winston is the US’ number one OES and the number three Herding Dog. We have this as his ninth BIS this year.

IT'S RAINING WINNERS

Exhibitors and spectators had to brave blustery conditions today to watch some of the nation’s finest dogs compete today in Falmouth MA at the South Shore Kennel Club’s show.

CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton &
Handler Carissa Demilta Shimpeno

Arlene Davis’ special seven were the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, CH Fireside’s spontaneous Combustion, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Celestial CJ’s Hearts On Fire, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton, the Welsh Terrier, CH Territails National Treasure, the Pekingese, CH Lin-Lee’s For The Good Times, the Dalmatian, Ch Blacktorn’s Flower Power, and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

Her pick was the Doberman, CJ. CJ, the nation’s number two dog all breeds, has been collecting multiple BIS every weekend these past few months and shows no sign of slowing down.

BILOXI BEST

We are back on the shore, the Gulf shore, known around here affectionately as the Red Neck Riviera. Today’s day one show of the Singing River Kennel Club Of Mississippi is the first of four in Biloxi MS this week.

CH Absolute’s Ring Leader

Today’s BIS judge was Ann Schwartz. Her finalists were the Irish Setter, CH Vineyard’s Bad Boy, the Whippet, CH Bo-Bett Hallmark Break Dance, the Doberman Pinshcer, CH Phillmar Sobe Monster, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Absolute’s Ring Leader, the Japanese Chin,CH Kelaury Good Luck From We-Syng, the Lhasa Apso, CH Rushmar’s Charmer, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, CH Twinroc Santa Paws HICs.

BIS went to the AmStaff, Patch. Congratulations to breeders/owners Michelle Aguillard & Heidi A Burton and co-owner Kenny Gonzalez.

POCONOS PBGV

From the sea shore to the mountains, we now have some results from today’s Pocono Mountain Kennel Club show.

CH Rokeena Carte Blanche

Monica Canestrini’s final included the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Star K’s Mile Hi Valentine, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Rokeena Carte Blanche, the Great Pyrenees, CH Pyrless Brother Love, the Norfolk Terrier, CH Venerie‘s Regatta Dr. Who, and the Smooth Chihuahua, CH South Fork’s Go For Broke, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Willo’s Caught Ya Lookin’, and the Belgian Malinois, CH Tri Sorts Code Of The Road.

BIS was the country‘s number one Hound, the PBGV, CeeJay. CeeJay, like his fellow all breed top fivers, has turned on the afterburners as the show year winds down. We expect a big finish.

IRISH TERRIER WINS CAPE COD OPENER

Here’s your first report of the weekend. The Cape Cod Kennel Club opened a four day stop in Falmouth MA with Lowell Davis calling Best In Show.

CH Fleet St Fenway Fan

His finalists were the Irish Water Spaniel, CH D'Locks St. James's Gate CD JH, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Celestial CJ’s Heats On Fire, the Doberman Pinshcer, CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton, the Irish Terrier, CH Fleet St Fenway Fan, the Pekingese, CH Lin-Lee’s For The Good Times, the Bulldog, CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

BIS went to the country’s number one Irish Terrier, Finn. Look for Finn to move into the top five Terriers based on Group wins.

SHARKS & ALLIGATORS

We know summer is over. We know you are partied out after the past long weekend. However, there is nothing like the hair of the dog to cure a weekend hangover. No we are not talking about your favorite libation, We are talking about this week’s dog show offerings.


We have a veritable fall harvest of shows, with 41 all breed shows in the lower 48. There are four day fantasies on both Atlantic and Gulf beaches. In Falmouth MA you can have your own shark week while attending the Cape Cod and South Shore Kennel Club shows Thursday through Sunday. (You did see the reports on Great White Sharks off Cape Cod?) In Biloxi MS you can visit the alligator farms in between shows offered by the Singing River Kennel Club Of Mississippi & the Mobile Kennel Club on the same days.


If, however, the mountains are more your thing, try the Pocono Mountain Kennel Club shows in Gilbert PA on Thursday & Friday, then move on down to Kempton for Lehigh Valley Kennel Club’s show on Saturday before checking out Sunday’s Berk’s County Kennel Club event in Kutztown. Friday, the Missouri Rhineland Kennel Club & Three Rivers Kennel Club Of Missouri will open a four day stand in Sullivan MO and the Hutchinson, Salina, &Wichita Kennel Clubs will kick off a three day visit in Salina KS.

There are two day offerings in virtually every area of the country/ Moving east to west, we have shows in Pinehurst NC, East Ridge TN, Lockport NY, Goodells MI, Lebanon IN, Manitowoc WI, Rochester MN, Chino Valley AZ, Farminton UT, San Rafael CA, and Wenatchee WA.

How many BIS finals have you watched this year? Visit an AKC show to see some of the finest purebred dogs anywhere.

BACK2BACK BOO

We forgot to tell you that the nation’s number one Pug and number two Toy Dog, CH Tupelo ShoBoat Tu China Tu, returned to the show ring with a Boo sized bang, bagging back to back BIS in Wilmot WI, taking the top prizes on both days of the Kenosha Kennel Club shows.

CH Tupelo ShoBoat Tu China Tu

We had given you the whole story on Saturday’s show, but here’s Sunday’s skinny. Joinin Boo and judge Noreen Cartwright in Sunday’s final were the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Bleugras Saggbark She’s So Fine, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Paradigm Aariel’s Entourage RA CD, the Dpoberman Pinscher, CH Abadie’s Crystal Vision, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Smywyre Make My Day, the Schipperke, CH Dante;s All Fired Up, and the Border Terrier, CH Border Lane Jp Talisman Forever.

Boo had slipped out of the all breed top ten during his hiatus, but we suspect he will be back in the top ten before too long.

OUT OF THIS WORLD IN ROSWELL

The Rio Pecos Kennel Club had two shows in Roswell NM this weekend. They were no UFOs, but the dogs were out of this world.

CH Pyrpressure L’Orgueil

On Saturday, Dr J Donald Jones went over the Vizsla, CH Renaissance Girls Gone Wild, the Basenji, CH Ab-Rafiki The Icon of Cool, the Great Pyrenees, CH Pyrpressure L’Orgueil, the Border Terrier, CH Devon Lady Semper Fi, the Maltese, CH Rhapsody’s Too many Remarks, the Lhasa Apso, CH Sharles The hacker, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, CH Heart Of Gold Power Play.

BIS went to the big Pyrenees, Pride. It’s the first BIS for Pride and breeders/owners Glenn & Merry & Jonathan Johnson. Congratulations to the Johnsons.

CH Riverside Wicked Wonderful

Sunday, Pride, the Vizsla, the Basenji, and the Border Terrier, were all back for one more look. Alos in Robert Shreve’s ring were the Pomeranian, CH Horizon-N-Janesa Indian Sundown, the Dalmatian, CH Nspird Aspotsafire It’s A Wrap, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Riverside Wicked Wonderful. His Best In Show was the Corgi, Deidre. That’s number four for Deidre this year and Breeder/owner/handler Deb Shindle.

REDWOOD EMPIRE

In Northern California, the Redwood Empire Kennel Club held two shows in Petaluma. We did give you a peek at those shows over the weekend. Here’s the rest of the story.

CH Robin Crest Charismatic JH

On Saturday, BIS winner, the Bouvir des Flandres, CH Avalon Frontier Sleepnlady Webber, shared the final ring with the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Robin Crest Charismatic, JH, the Harrier, CH Pacific’s Skybird, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Marienburg's Inaqui Sukiyaki, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Parastone’s Call Me Mon Cheri, the Havanese, CH Bellatak My Funny Valentine, and the Standard Poodle, CH Penndragon Masaniello.

CH Smokycity Silhouette Dbl Ur Pleasure

We told you about the good fortune of handler Mike Stone, whose Basset Hound, CH Blossomhill Mamma Mia, won BIS while two more of Mike’s dogs shared the ring. They were joined by the Weimaraner, CH Smokycity Silhouette Dbl Ur Pleasure, the Miniature Schnauzer , CH Regency's Good To Go, and the above-mentioned Bouvier and Standard Poodle.

We are still missing results from Pennsylvania and New Mexico. We will bring those to you as soon as we get them.

EUGENE DETAILS

One of the major stops on the show circuit this week was Eugene OR where the McKenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers & the Eugene Kennel Club collaborated on four shows. We gave you all the results from Thursday and some of the results from Saturday & Sunday. Here’s what we left out.

CH Royailes Hasta B A Cut Above

On Friday, day two of the McKenzie Cascade DF, Nancy Byrd, had the BIS reigns and the following dogs to chose from Welsh Springer Spaniel, CH Royailes Hasta B A Cut Above, the Pharaoh Hound, CH Hallam Churka's Limited Edition SC, the Black Russian Terrier, CH That's Keeping The Karma, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek, the Silky Terrier, CH Wyncliff Tawnymist Tumtress, the Standard Poodle, CH Brighton Lakeridge Summer In The Hamptons, and the Border Collie, CH Majestic Avatar Storm Warning PT. Best went to the Springer, Opie. Opie is the country’s number one Welsh Springer Spaniel.

CH Xanadus Angel Sabrina

We told you that the Irish Setter, CH Ashton Peaceful Easy Feeling, went BIS on Saturday. She was accompanied in Ann Yuhasz’ ring by Thrusday’s BIS winner, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Pupukearidge Ikaika O Sprngvly, Portuguese Water Dog, CH Aviator's Luck Be A Lady, the West Highland White Terrier, CH Arbroath's Rosewood Rise N' Shine, the Papillon, CH Arsuma's Brilliat Diamond, the Dalmatian, CH Xanadus Angel Sabrina, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Von Hamm Bedkar Leathern' Lace.

CH Jeff Yvonne Orlowsky Laimus

Finally, we now can tell you that the Black Russian Terrier, CH Jeff Yvonne Orlowsky Laimus, Kerry Blue Terrier, CH Perrisblu Paris, and the Chinese Crested, CH Kamikazi's Star Kissed, were all part of Jerladeen Crandall’s final on Sunday.

We’ll be back with more west coast results.

MORE WEEKEND CATCH UP

We want to revisit Des Moines IA today. We had listed Saturday’s & Sunday’s BIS winners and all the finalists from Sunday, but we still owe you the final lineup from Saturday.

CH Kemosabe Broxden High Button Shoes

Joining the BIS winner, the Golden Retriever, CH Avalor’s INXS were the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Rokeena Carte Blanche, the Great Dane, CH Elans Command Decision Reimroc, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Kemosabe Broxden High Button Shoes, the Blenheim & Prince Charles English Toy Spaniel, CH Loujon Backroads To Paris, the Schipperke, CH Sandvels Light My Fire, and the Smooth Collie, CH Sunnlands Grand Entrance HIC.

CH Bugaboo’s Georgie Girl

One place we hadn’t mentioned this weekend was Greeley CO where the Evergreen Colorado had two shows. On Saturday Everett Dean had the Golden Retriever, CH Toasty’s Treasure Island, the Afghan Hound, CH Thaon’s Mowgli, the Boxer, CH Capri’s Magic Maker Of Sassy, the Stafordshire Bul Terrier, CH Cresstock’s Walk The Line, the Brussels Griffon, CH Cashin’s Walk The Line, the Schipperke, CH Bonchien Mr. Monopoly, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Bugaboo’s Georgie Girl. Hiis BIS was the OES. That’s number six for the country’s number two OES.

CH Afterglow Ebeneezer

Sunday , only the OES would return to final ring. Walter Bebout’s other finalists were the ASCOB Cocker Spaniel, CH Mardi Gras Strut The Stage, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Afterglow Ebeneezer, the Bernese Mountain Dog, CH Nshem’s He’s the Man Of Woodmoor, the Airedale Terrier, CH Sherwood’s King Arthur, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Orchard Hill Shirmont Baktalk, and the Standard Poodle, CH Donnchada Sweet Dreams. BIS went to the PBGV, Ebeneezer. That’s his second this year.

There’s more yet.

MORE WEEKEND MOP UP

Next, we visit Owensville OH and the Clermont County Kennel Club. We reported out on Sunday‘s show earlier.

CH Gaia Elfin Dance

Saturday, it was Timothy Catterson commading BIS. His finalists were the Golden Retriever, CH Gangway's SUV, the Greyhound, CH Gaia Elfin Dance, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Skansen's Sir August Brigs, the Glen Of Imaal Terrier, CH Daulton's Maeve Of Cill Dara, the Shih Tzu, CH Xeralane's Face The Music, the Boston Terrier, CH Keynote's Knockout Kid, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Icon Gala Lunar Eclipse.

BIS went to the Greyhound, Emerson. That’s three BIS for Emerson, the most by a Greyhound this year. Emerson was bred by Scott Thomson & Sue LeMieux, is owned by Sue, Masaru Kunisa & Jay Ito, and is handed by Nina Fetter. Congratulations to them all.

Meanwhile, in Davisburg MI, the Pontiac Kennel Club hosted a pair of shows. We did give you complete results on Saturday;‘s show and told you that the Dalmation, CH Bret D’s Sergeant Major, Dr James Sillers’ BIS on Sunday.

CH Benayr Nessun Dorma

Also in Dr Sillers’ final were the Golden Retriever, CH Easthill Broxden Pop Star, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Nashira's Ciro Of Anjari JC, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Nashira's Ciro Of Anjari JC, the Australian Terrier, CH Benayr Nessun Dorma, the Long Coat Chihuahua, CH Dartan Flash Dancer, and the Briard, CH Deja Vu Up Close & Personal. .

We have more. Check back soon.

NEW HAMPSHIRE DETAILS

After an exceptionally long long weekend, we have lots of results for you, so we will get right to them. First, up in North Conway, NH we told you that the 15” Beagle, CH Torquay Midnight Confession posted back to back BIS, breaking the all breed BIS record for a bitch of the variety.

CH Petite Cherie Femme De Puissance
(Photo By Derek Glas)

Lola’s fellow finalists in Jack Ireland’s ring on Saturday were the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH CRK In The Fast Lane, the Samoyed, CH Sterling's Dreamland Express, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Avalon Renaissance Man, the Long Coat Chihuahua, CH Sweet Indeed Newyorkbound, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Firetown's Out Of The Blue, and the Border Collie, Sporting Field's Be Noble. Sunday, the six bridesmaids in Ann Hearn’s final were the Sussex Spaniel, CH Erinhill Cpnwy Mr Fuzzywrinkles, the Akita, CH Nakodo's Reign Of Glory, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Mondrian V H Lamslag RE, the French Bulldog, CH Petite Cherie Femme De Puissance, and the Canaan Dog, CH Renegade Camber.

We’ll be back with more.

SCARLETT LETTER DAY

The long weekend came to an end today in Raleigh NC with the hometown Raleigh Kennel Club hosting and Harry Smith taking charge of the final ring.

CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream

Fanciers saw mostly familiar faces, but there were a couple of dogs making their first final appearance of the week. The lucky seven were the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Fieldfines Back In Action JH, the Afghan Hound, CH Genesis Silverado, the Boxer, CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot, the Smooth Coat Chhuahua, CH Arywen Star Kissed Delight, the Lhasa Apso, CH My Thai Se Halleluiah Chorus, and the Puli, CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams.

Closing out the five day stand was the Boxer, Scarlett. The nation’s number two Working Dog sometimes gets overlooked, but she and handler Diego Garcia have been out there every weekend, working hard to hold on to a top ten all breed ranking and collecting 15 BIS including this one. Scarlett was bred by Tina Porter & Lee Stanton, and is owned by Debbie McCarroll, Mark Fagan, Mrs J Billhardt, & S Tenenbaum. We congratulate them and Diego on their special win and thank them all for bringing us this terrific girl. Did we mention she is only 27 months old?

PONTIAC KC BIS

CH Bret D’s Sergeant Major

We’ve been waiting for the details from yesterday’s Pontiac Kennel Club show, but we think we should tell you what we do know. Dr. James D. Sillers’ BIS was the Dalmatian, CH Bret D’s Sergeant Major. That’s the first all breed BIS this year for Major, bred & owned by John & Elaine Bachey & Marie Zink and handled by Phillip Booth. Congratulations to them all.

CJ TURNS IN ANOTHER BIS

We knew if we stayed up late enough that we would finally get results in from the Westchester Kennel Club in Tarrytown NY.

CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton

Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine’s seven contenders were the Irish Setter, CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Of Afrikka Spring Valley Dorian Gray JC, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton, the Airedale Terrier, CH Stirling Cool Hand Luke, the Toy Poodle, CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Standard Poodle, CH Hillwood Dassin De-Lovely, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Brimar’s Always Mandrake HT.

BIS went to the relentless Doberman, CJ. Number one may be way ahead, but don’t count number two out just yet. If anyone could close the gap, this team is it.

PARTIAL FROM EUGENE

CH Sky Acres Spy Plane

We have a partial report from today’s Eugene (OR) Kennel Club where Jeraldeen R. Crandall’s BIS was the Belgian Tervuren, CH Sky Acres Spy Plane. Also in the final were the the Irish Setter, Ch Ashton Peaceful Easy Feeling, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Pupukearidge Ikaika O Sprngvly, and the Standard Poodle, CH Brighton Lakeridge Summer In The Hamptons. That’s number six for Spy, who is co-owned by Wayne Thompson & breeder Michelle Edling who also does the handling.

NEW BIS WINNER

It’s been a good good couple of weeks for California based handler Mike Stone.

CH Blossomhill’s Momma Mia
(Photo Courtesy of Carol Beuchat)

He has logged BIS on his Alaskan Malamute, CH Catanya’s Latin Lover, and his Silky Terrier, CH Safire’s Rock It To The Stars. Now we hear that Madeline Fish’s Best In Show at today’s Redwood Empire Kennel Club show was Mike’s Basset Hound, CH Blossomhill’s Momma Mia. Also in the final were the aforementioned Malamute and Silky. It was the first BIS for the Basset, Violet. Our congratulations to Mike and breeder/owner Suzanne Sukey Shor.

SADIE GET NUMBER 80

We hear that, despite the fierce competition in the ring, everyone is having a wonderful time in Raleigh NC this weekend. Who said that dog people didn’t know how to party?

Jean Fournier’s finalists were all business as they went through their routines today, the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Filedfines Back In action JH, the Whippet, CH Sporting Fields Bahama Sands, the Rottweiler, CH Chancellor Gorgeous Patrone, the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot, the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, CH Arywen Star Kissed Delight, the Keeshond, CH Quest Stand By Me, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Equinox Ad Astra.

It was the 80th career BIS for the Scottie, Sadie, who holds the title of the country’s highest scoring dog in conformation by an astounding 27,000 points. Folks, that’s pretty impressive.

BULL TERRIER FIRST

Today is full of firsts. We told you about the BIS record by a 15” Beagle bitch set by CH Torquay Midnight Confession.

CH Black Shark De Rocabull
(Photo Courtesy of Madelyn Goss)

Now we hear from Ebensburg PA where the Colored Bull Terrier, CH Black Shark De Rocabull, went BIS at the Altoona Area Kennel Association show today, becoming the first Tri-Color Bull Terrier ever to win an all breed BIS. Congratulations to breeder Jose Maria Gonzalez, owners Zane & Shannon Smith, and handler Ed Thomason.

SMOOTH COLLIE BIS IN DES MOINES

Peter Green made the Best In Show choice today at the Des Moines Kennel Club show.

CH Sunnland’s Grand Entrance HIC

Lining up to show their best were the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH EXL’s Leather N Lace, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Rokeena Carte Blanche, the Great Dane, CH Elan’s Command Decision Reomroc, the Wire Fox Terrier, C Topwyre Candy Man, the Pomeranian, CH Pufpride Somewhere In Time, the Boston Terrier, CH Raising The Bar At Dabs, and the Smooth Collie, CH Sunnland’s Grand Entrance HIC.

BIS went to the Collie, Greta. That’s all breed BIS number three for the nation’s number one Smooth Collie.

OHIO GIANT WIN

We have today’s results from the Clermont County Kennel Club show in Owensville OH.

CH Skansens Sir August Brigs

Dr.Ron Spritzer’s final seven were the Labrador Retriever, CH Salty Dog of Tampa Bay, the Greyhound, CH Gaia Elfin Dance, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Skansens Sir August Brigs, the Border Terrrier, CH Tyrolian Eight Belles at Meadowlake, the Shih Tzu, CH Xeralane’s Face the Music, the Standard Poodle CH Hillwood Ale Kai Anthony, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Shoal Creeks Sangria V. Barick.

His BIS was the Giant, Brigs. This is Brigs’ third all breed BIS this year. He doesn’t show much outside his own area. We guess we will have to make a road trip to see this fabulous guy.

HISTORIC WIN UPDATE

Well, we predicted that the 15" Beagle, CH Torquay Midnight Confession, would soon break the record she tied yesterday, the number of all breed BIS won by a 15" Beagle bitch. Lola is only two years old, with a long show career ahead of her. However, even her most ardant fans didn't think she would do it with a back to back win, but that's exactly what she did, taking the day two Carroll County Kennel Club show in North Conway NH. That's lucky, and record breaking, number seven for Lola and Marcelo Chagas.

HISTORIC WIN

CH Torquay Midnight Confession

We have a historic win to report. The 15” Beagle, CH Torquay Midnight Confession, has tied the record for the most all breed BIS by a 15” Beagle bitch. Jack Ireland gave Lola and breeder/owner/handler Marcelo Chagas the top prize at yesterday’s Carroll County Kennel Club show in North Conway NH. It was Lola’s sixth big rosette, her fifth this year. Barely two years old, Lola has plenty of time to best the record she now co-owns with CH Shaw’s Circle Of Glory.

THREE MORE BIS

CH Avalor’s INXS

We awake to find we have word of three BIS winners. The Golden Retriever, CH Avalor’s INXS, in Des Moines IA, the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Avalon Frontier Sleepnlady Webber, in Petaluma CA, and the Irish Setter, CH Ashton’s Peaceful Easy Feeling, in Eugene OR. Congratulations to them all.