COLUMBUS IN RESULTS

We have results from today’s Kennel Club Of Columbus, Indiana show.

CH Sunnland’s Grand Entrance HIC

Dr Richard Greathouse’s final seven were the Weimaeraner, CH Smokycity Silhouette Dbl Ur Pleasure, the Greyhound, CH Gaia Elfin Dance, the Rottweiler, CH Sammcastle’s Friar Tuck, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, CH Cornerstone Soliloquy, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Mondrian V H Lamslag RE, the Chinese Shar-Pei, Chaoyang Take It To The Limit, and the Smooth Colle, CH Sunnland’s Grand Entrance HIC.

It was Greta, the Smooth Collie, handled by Collie maven Diane Steele, taking home her fourth all breed BIS, the second this month.

CJ BEST IN CT

CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton

We’ve been waiting for full results from Shelton CT where the Newton Kennel Club held their show today, but we’ve decided to give you what we have. We hear that Patricia A. Mowbray-Morgan selected the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton, as her BIS. Also on hand were top twenty dogs, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Rokeena Carte Blanche, the Bulldog, CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins. CJ, the number two dog all breeds, keeps trying to close the gap on number one. We look forward to watching her down the stretch.

BOO IS BACK

From Gray Summit MO we hear that Robert Hutton has chosen the Pug, CH Tupelo ShoBoat Tu China Tu, as his Best In Show at today’s Jefferson County Kennel Club Of Missouri show.

CH Tupelo ShoBoat Tu China Tu

Also competing for the BIS were the Viszla, CH Renaissance Girls Gone Wild, the Basenji, CH Ab-Rafiki The Icon Of Cool, the Rottweiler, CH Nighthawk’s Born For Highwood, the Kerry Blue Terrier, CH Irisfingel Blue Badge, the Schipperke, CH CH Dante Fire When Ready HOF, and a Canadian German Shepherd Dog whose name we are still looking for.

That’s Boo’s third BIS since returning form hiatus a couple of weeks ago. We expect Boo will be abck in the top ten all breeds by next week.

SADIE TOPS IN ATLANTA

The results are in from Atlanta where today's Douglasville Kennel Club Of Georgia was the opener for a three day stand.

CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot

Dana Cline had some of our better known dogs in his final seven. They were the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, the Wirehaired Dachshund, CH Gleneagles Who's Famous Now, the Rottweiler, CH Ecko Ridges American Justice, the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot, The Toy Poodle, CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Lhasa Apso, CH My Thai Ta Sen Halleluiah Chorus, and the Puli, CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams.

BIS went to our nation’s top dog, the Scottie, Sadie. We will get out first glimpse of her in the flesh at next month's all Terrier party, Montgomery County. We can’t wait.

INDIANA RESULTS

It took us a while, but we now have the results from Saturday’s Greater Lafayette Kennel Club in Lebanon IN. (Are we the only one that finds Roy Jones show reports difficult to decipher? )

CH Firethorn & Sandpiper Easy On The Eyes

Saturday Keke Kahn’s final seven were the Gordon Setter, CH Firethorn & Sandpiper Easy On The Eyes, the Basset Hound, CH Topsfield-Sanchu American Express, The Samoyed, CH Polar Mist X-Tasy, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, CH Cornerstone Soliloquy, the Pomeranian, CH CH Lana's American Icon, the Dalmatian, CH Anticipation Here's Lucy, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, CH Turnkeys Little Big Man RN.

Her BIS was the nation’s number one Gordon, Carson. This is Carson’s first BIS this year. Congratulation’s to breeders Mary McLoughlin DVM, Janice Beattie, Chris Kirby & Caren McWeeney, owners Don & Pat Coller, Mary McLoughlin DVM, & Chris Kirby, and handler Eileen Hackett.

CH Wil-Orion's Twenty Twenty

Sunday, Dan Cline would see the same Basset, Staff Bull, Pom, & Corgi along with the English Springer Spaniel, CH Wil-Orion's Twenty Twenty, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog, CH Insanna Bay Boudreau Of LuckyHit, and the Dalmatian, CH Tramac Just Walk'N On Sunshine. BIS would go to another Sporting Dog, the Springer, Titus. It was his first all breed BIS. Titus was bred by Janice L & Erica R Johnson who co-own him with Laurie Green & Erline Jesseman. Jody Paquette handles Titus. Congratulations to them all.

MONDAY IN MISSOURI

The Onofrio computer staff has been posting results all day and they have just added the results from Monday’s Three Rivers Kennel Club Of Missouri show.

CH Gentry’s Braveheart

George Marquis had the BIS duty for the last of four shows in Sullivan MO this past week. His final final seven were Saturday’s BIS winner, the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH EXL’s Leather N Lace, the Bloodhound, CH Ghost Hollow’s Spectacular Bid, the Mastiff, CH Redgates All That Glitters, the Norwich Terrier, CH Skyscot’s Poker Chip, the Shih Tzu, CH Symarun’ Look N Good, the Chow Chow, CH D-Jin Gang Of Anna Kennel, and the Rough Collie, CH Gentry’s Braveheart.

BIS went to the Collie, Ivan. That’s number three for Ivan who is the nation’s number one Rough Collie based on breed points.

MINNESOTA RESULTS

We have another report from last weekend for you. This one comes from the Rochester Minnesota Kennel Club which gave us two shows this week.

CH Szumeria’s Wildwood Silver Six Pence

On Saturday, Bev Capstick had the Golden Retriever, CH Tangleloft She Givsme Butterflys, the Wireharied Dachshund, EZ Goings Creekridge Nick I Ain’t No Saint MW, the Kuvasz, CH Szumeria’s Wildwood Silver Six Pence, the Cairn Terrier, CH Terriwood Mojo, the Shih Tzu, CH Ista’s Tern’ It Up, the Dalmatian, CH Paisley Nspird By Broadway, and the Rough Collie, CH Rosepoint Winterfest.

It was the Kuvasz, Tanner, picking up his second all breed BIS. This puppy prodigy, just 13 months old, won his breed’s national specialty at seven months old and his first all breed BIS at nine months. We will be watching Tanner in the year to come and that makes him a DOG2WATCH.

CH Evergreen’s Sweet Clover Ann

On Sunday, Tanner, would settled for a Group Four, as the Great Pyrenees, CH Rivergrove’s Dom Perignon CD, advanced to Donovan Thompson’s final. Joining the Pyrenees were the German Shorthaired Pointer, Robin Crest Spectacular Bid, the Saluki, CH Sand Storm Blue Nile Bubbles of Jatara, the Kerry Blue Terrier, CH Rathangan Mystic At Morwin, the abovementioned Shih Tzu, the Bulldog, CH Evergreen’s Sweet Clover Ann, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, CH Beaszak’s Blue Nude.

Sunday would be the Saluki’s day as the two year old picked up his first all breed BIS of the year. Congratulations to breeder Kathleen Morton and owners Jackie Harrington & Sara Winsted. We searched and searched for a photo of this girl. Hopefully one of you sighthound fans will find us one.

MORE WEEKEND RESULTS

We still have results from this pst weekend dribbling in. The Chattanooga Kennel Club had a pair of show in the suburb of East Ridge TN.

CH Dawin Spitfire

On Saturday Nancy Smith Hafner lined up the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Ripsnorter Mt View Lookout, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Adili’s American Idol, the Great Dane, CH Echolane-Darlin’s Beyond A Shadow Of A Doubt, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH M & M’s Nicholas Nickelbe, the Pomeranian, CH Velocity’s Shake Ur Bon Bon, the Standard Poodle, CH Dawin Spitfire, and the Puli, CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams.

Her BIS was the big Poodle, Spitfire. That’s number eight this year for the nation’s number three Non-Sporting Dog.

CH Velocity’s Shake Ur Bon Bon

As we previously told you, the Puli, Conrad, was Stephen Hurt’s BIS choice on Sunday. Also in that final were Saturday finalists the GWP, Scout, The Pom, Bon, & the Poodle, Spitfire. They were joined by the 15” Beagle, CH Springfields Crystal’s Twister, the Boxer, CH Rummer Run’s Brigadier, & the Cairn Terrier, CH Caledonian In For A Penny Of Wolfpit.

ARIZONA RESULTS

We’ve worked our way across the US to region Seven, the Southwest Region, where the only game in town was the Prescott Arizona Kennel Club in Chino Valley AZ.

CH Marienburg's Inaqui Sukiyaki

Their two shows started Saturday with Eugene Blake, perusing the last seven, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, CH Alibi N"royals Heiress $$$, the Basenji, Sulous Siosis, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Marienburgs Inaqui Sukiyaki, the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot, the Affenpinscher, CH Tamarin Tug, the Bulldog, CH Newcombs Scorpion, and the Bearded Collie, CH Brigadoon Showstopper At Scott. His BIS was the Doberman, Sushi. It was the three year old’s third BIS this year.

CH Tamarin Tug

Sunday, Sushi joined feloow Saturday finalists, the Scottish Terrier, Sadie, and the Affenpinscher, Taser, in Robert Stein’s BIS ring along with the Vizsla, CH Renaissance Grils one wild, the Pharaoh Hound, Galadrials Aurora Red Du Ciel , the Schipperke, CH Bonchien Mr. Monopoly, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Donlee Man O'War. Best In Show went to top ten dog, the Affenpinscher, Taser. Taser finished 2008 as the number three dog all breeds and he is determined to hold on to a top ten berth this year.

REGION SIX RESULTS

Region Six, the Northwest Region, was busy this weekend with three sites holding shows. We’ve given you all the results from the Sir Francis Drake Kennel Club in San Rafael CA. Here’ what was happening elsewhere.

CH Silveroaks First & Foremost

In Farmington UT the Bonneville Basin Kennel Club held a pair of shows. On Saturday, Joan Anselm greeted the Golden Retriever, CH Toasty’s Treasure Island, the Longhaired Dachshund, CH Sunteckel’s Samuel II, the Boxer, CH Dubadae’s Who’s Your Daddy, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, CH Cresstock Walk The Line, the Shih Tzu, CH Xerlane’s Delicious Face, the American Eskimo Dog, CH Silveroaks First & Foremost, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Iona I Can Shine. Best In Show went to the Dachshund, his first this year. Congratulations to breeders Jan Schirmer & Kevin Schirmer, owners Sharon Lutosky & Terry Abst, and handler Lorene E Hogan.

CH Highwood Big Shot

Sunday, the Golden, Dachshund, Boxer, & Sheltie were all back to see BIS judge Lorraine Bisso. The remaining finalists were the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Kathrich Maximo $$$, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Orchard Hill Shirmont Backtalk, and the French Bulldog, CH Highwood Big Shot. BIS went to the Frenchie, Willie, who becomes the only French Bulldog to win an all breed BIS this year. Congratulations to breeders/owners Alexandra Vorbeck & Perry Payson, and handler Alvin N Lee Jr.

CH Legacy Empress Of The Copa

Up in Wenatchee WA The hometown Wenatchee Kennel Club fielded their two shows. On Saturday Anitra Cuneo went over the Irish Setter, CH Ashton Peaceful Easy Feeling, the Borzoi, CH AAshtoria Wildhunt Hidden Agenda, the Akita, CH Crown Royals Start'N A Revolution, the Cairn Terrier, CH Kiowa MMDW Driving Miss Daisy, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Full Of Malarkey Miles Of Aisles, the Bulldog, CH Legacy Empress Of The Copa, and the Belgian Tervuren, CH Sky Acres Flying Solo. BIS went to the Bulldog, Emmy, her first this year. Emmy was bred by Matthew Bonner & Kelly Copen, is owned by Kelly and Jay Serion, who handles Emmy. Congratulations to them all.

CH Ashton Peaceful Easy Feeling

Sunday, Emmy and Saturday finalists, the Irish Setter & Borzoi, were all back to see Dr Robert Smith. Making their first appearance of the weekend were the Alaskan Malamute, CH Rogue's Jonny Walker Blk Label, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, CH Trugrip One Singular Sensation, the Toy Fox Terrier, CH Valcopy Wicket Ways , and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Merit's Heartfelt Thanks. Bulldogs are icons of r perseverance and Emmy lived up to that image by taking home her second BIS of the weekend.

We’ll have more for you in a moment.

MONDAY MOP UP

We are back from our eye appointment (No, it’s not true that a fellow exhibitor suggested we get our eyes checked.) and we have more weekend results. From Pinehurst NC we have results from Sunday’s Moore County Kennel Club Of North.

CH Shoal Creek's Sangria V Barick

Australian judge Jeanie Montford had the Weimaraner, CH Smokycity Nanis DBL Silhouette, the Afghan Hound, CH Genesis Silverado, Saturday’s BIS winner, the Boxer, CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Bedlington Terrier, CH Sudor Epoch Journey With Devonshire, the Japanese Chin, CH Chindales Farah Fawcett, the Standard Poodle, Cotian Luv The Nite Life, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Shoal Creek's Sangria V Barick. Her BIS was the US’ number one GSD, Rhea. Rhea currently sits in the number 15 all breed spot.

CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice

From Goodells MI, we have the results from the day two show of the St Clair Kennel Club. Christina Pollender-Calcinari’s last seven standing were the Spinone Italiano, Klondike's Rocket Man, the Greyhound, CH Gala Elfin Dance, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Kenro's Happy Hour, Saturday’s BIS winner, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Smooth Chihuahua, CH Ayrwen Star Kissed Delight, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Chao Yangs Take It To The Limit, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lightning Tequilla Sunrise.

It was the country‘s number two Terrier and number eight dog all breeds, the Smooth Fox, Dodger picking up the back2back win.

MISSOURI RESULTS

They’ve completed three of four shows in Sullivan MO and th fourth is underway. While we wait for today’s results, we will tell you about the prior three days.

The Missouri Rhineland Kennel Club hosted the first two days. Friday, Terry Stacy had the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH EXL`s Leather-N Lace, the 15” Beagle, CH Jabrwoki`s A Canterbury Tail, the Boxer, CH Sabo`s Majestic Provocation, the Kerry Blue Terrier, CH TNT Major Player, the Pug, CH Tupelo Showboat Tu China Tu, the Dalmatian, CH Royalty`s Taylormade Call Me Sir, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Marquax`s Venture Capitol. BIS went to the 15” Beagle.

CH EXL`s Leather-N Lace

Saturday, the Beagle and Cocker would make it back to see Mildre Bryant. Her remaining five were the Rottweiler, CH Nighthawk`s Born For Highwood, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Tupwire Candy Man, the Shih Tzu, CH Symarun`s Look N Good, the French Bulldog, CH Robobuls Fablehaft I`m On Fire, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Kylene Eden The Dragonslayer. As previous reported her BIS winner was the Black Cocker, her eighth this year.

CH Desert`s She`s Everything

Sunday, the Three Rivers Kennel Club Of Missouri and William Dolan took over. Back one more time was the Cocker, the Wire Fox, and the Pug, along with the Bloodhound, CH Ghost Hollow Spectacular Bid, the Boxer, CH Desert`s She`s Everything, the Dalmatian, CH Royalty`s Taylormade Call Me Sir, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Saxen Farm`s Prizeworthy. BIS was the Boxer, Paisley, her first this year. Congratulations to breeder/owner Ginger Bice.

We’ll be back later with more show reports.

GUMBO, GAMBLING, & DOGS

Biloxi, Mississippi, just down the coast from New Orleans, is best know for gumbo and gambling. However for the past four days it has been a dog’s life.

Bretica Man With The Big Cigar

We did give you some results over the weekend. We gave you a full report on the Singing River Kennel Club Of Mississippi day one show and now we can tell you that Dr Steve Keating’s BIS lineup on Friday included the Irish Setter, CH Vineyard's Bad Boy, the Whippet, Bretica Man With The Big Cigar, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Phillmar Sobe Monster, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Commander's Strike For Independence, the Shih Tzu, CH Krissy's Dream Lover, the Lhasa Apso, CH Rushmar's Charmer, and the Rough Collie, CH Sylvan Argent Simply Irresistible. His BIS was the Canadian bred Whippet, Migual, coming out of the classes to win his first American BIS.

CH Sylvan Argent Simply Irresistible
& Handler Brian Livingston

We did tell you that the Pekingese, CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar, was Jay Richardson’s BIS on day one of the Mobile Kennel Club. Her’s the rest of the lineup, Friday’s Irish Setter, Doberman, Wire Fox, Collir, the Saluki, DC Shahtani Ivory Moon SC, and the Bulldog, CH Millcoats Pilgrim's WJ. Sunday Mrs. Lee Canalizo saw the Irish Setter, Peke, Lhasa, & Collie repeat their appearances. She also had the Wirehaired Dachshund, CH Rivendell Dark Side Of The Moon SW, the Alaskan Malamute, CH Sno Klassic Play The Game, and the multi titled Bedlington Terrier, CH Sangeo Farscape CD RA MX MXJ OF OAJ OJP OFP JE. It was the fourth final of the week for the Rough Collie, Sax, and her tenacity paid off with her twelfth BIS and 81st group firsts, both records for the breed.

WANDERING THROUGH PENNSYLVANIA

This was a busy week and though we did bring you several reports over the weekend there are lots we missed. In Region One, the Northeast Region, we had shows in Cape Cod and Pennsylvania. We gave you complete reports on the former. Here’s what we have on the latter. The PA shows started on Thursday in Gilbert with day one of the Pocono Kennel Club. You may remember we told you that show went to the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Rokeena Carte Blanche.

CH Wassong Djebel Of Lollipop

On day two, the judge was Judy Harrington and the finalists were the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Star K’S Mile Hi Valentine, the aforementioned PBGV, CeeJay, the Newfoundland, CH Bear N Mind’s The Guardian, the Airedale, CH Stirling Cool Hand Luke, the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, CH South Fork’s Go For Broke, the Tibetan Spaniel, CH Wassong Djebel Of Lollipop, and the Briard, CH Deju Vu Up Close & Personal. Her BIS was the Tibetan Spanel, Djebel. It was the third big rosetter this year for the nation’s number one Tibetan Spaniel.

CH Stirling Cool Hand Luke

On Saturday, everyone moved to Kempton for the Lehigh Valley Kennel Club’s show. The only Friday finalist to make Carolyn Tomas’ final was the Airedale, Lucas. Her remaining six were the Irish Setter, CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Of Afrikka Spring Valley Dorian Gray JC, the Doberman Pinscher, Ravenswood WinstonSpecial V Tangiss, the Keeshonden, CH Trumpet’s Shoot To Thrill, and the Shetland Sheepdog, Pashwoods Mountain Laurel. Lucas’ determination paid off with the BIS, the sixth this year for the country’s number one Airedale.

CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed

Sunday, they broke camp and relocated to Kutztown for the Berks County Kennel Club’s offering. Dr John Reeve-Newson saw Saturday finalist, the Irish Setter, Emily, Thursday BIS winner, the PBGV, CeeJay, Friday BIS winner & Friday finalist and Saturday BIS winner, the Airedale, Lucas, the Bernese Mountain Dog, Blumoon Tanzenite V Blackrock, the Miniature Pinscher, Merrywood’s Jersey Girl, the Schipperke, CH Aned’s LeRocher Noir, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Ryslip History Boy. BIS went to the red hot Irish Setter, Emily. That’s number two this year for Emily.

We have lots more. Check back in a few.

SHERMAN TAKES SALINA

From Salina KS we hear that the Boxer, CH Bravo N Sunset’s Stealing Time, was judge James White's choice for Best In Show at today‘s Wichita Kennel Club show. It was BIS number three for Sherman this year.

CH Bravo N Sunset’s Stealing Time

His runners up were the Welsh Springer Spaniel, CH Statesman's Winners Circle CHIC, yesterday’s BIS winner, the 15“ Beagle, CH Torqua Midnight Confession, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Soldier Of Fortune, the Papillion, CH Arkeno’s Ears To You, the Schipperke, CH Dante Fire When Ready, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lambluv’s Daydream Believer.

MANITOWOC COUNTY RESULTS

We usually have to wait till mid week to give you results form Wisconsin, but thanks to a reader we have this report on the Manitowoc County Kennel Club.

CH Kamada's Instant Millionaire

Saturday, it was judge Sue-Ellyn Rempel and the Brittany, CH Melridge Stir N' It Up, the Whippet, CH Kamada's Instant Millionaire, the Newfoundland, CH Skipper's Eminence King of Helluland, the Norwich Terrier, CH Huntwoods"s Joy Ride of Moorcraft, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Appealing Sir Robert, the Tibetan Terrier, CH Ri Lee Diamond Heirloom, and the Puli, CH Bubbleton Bedazzled. BIS went to the Whippet, Ollie, bred & owned by Debbie and Kathleen Davenport and handled by Debbie. We think this might be Ollie’s first all breed BIS. Congratulations to Debbie & Kathleen.

CH Ri Lee Diamond Heirloom

Sunday, Lorraine Boutwell took over and chose her Best from the same Newfoundland, Norwich, Tibetan Terrier, the Field Spaniel, CH W-Haven's Traces Of Gold , the American Foxhound, CH Kiarry’s Foolish Pride, the Brussels Griffon, CH Knolland's Little Devon O Luna, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Barkshire's Notorious . BIS went to the persistent Tibertan, Maddie, her first this year. Congratulations to breeder.owner/handler Nikki Kinziger.

PETA ALERT!

One footnote from the San Rafael. The Sir Feancis Drake Kennel Club asks that all concerned dog owners listen to the Ron Owens radio show on San Francisco KGO tomorrow between 9:00 AM & 12:00 noon tomorrow.


Among his guests will be representatives from People for The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) who will be peddling their special brand of social engineering by promoting California SB250, the so called Pet Responsibility Act, which will be a severe infringement on dog lovers. If you live outside the Bay Area, you can listen to the program at http://www.kgoradio.com and you can call in and tell them what you think about their attempts to deprive you of a pure bred dog. Ron’s number is (415) 808-0810.

Feel free to us my favorite talking points against anti breeder/dog owner legislation:

• This bill will costs jobs. If there are fewer animals sold in California, there will be jobs lost in the lucrative pet supplies/support market, a $45B industry that has thus far been recession proof. The pet industry in California employs people at pet supply stores, boarding kennels, and grooming shops, small jobs in a segment of the labor force most hard hit by current economic problems.
• This bill will not be self funding. San Mateo County California has had such laws for over 20 years and they have not had one self funding year. The proponents of this law have mislead you on this point.
• This bill will have a detrimental effect on many of our rarest breeds. Thirty of the AKC registered breeds have less than 200 registrations nationally each year, making these breeds more endangered than Polar Bears, Lowland Gorillas, or Grey Whales, none of which are kept by the typical Californian. The American Foxhound, a breed developed by George Washington, and symbolic of our nation’s beginnings had only 51 registered.
• This bill is another unnecessary intrusion into American’s homes. Are you aware that 63 percent of American households keep pets?
• PETA is an extremist fringe group whose aim is to eliminate all ownership of pets. Visit their web site and see if you share their beliefs such and then tell you favorite media outlet to stop giving them free publicity.
  

SHELTIE BIS IN SAN RAFAEL

We have an exhibitor’s report from the Sir Francis Drake Kennel Club in San Rafael CA that Carl Gomes has chosen the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Paray Cirque Du Soleil, as his Best In Show.

CH Paray Cirque Du Soleil

Also looking for the BIS were the Irish Setter, CH Greengate Buzz Lightyear, the Basenji, CH Jasiri-Sukari Just Sprite JC, the Mastiff, CH Southports Ulysses S Grant, yesterday’s BIS winner, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Slyfox Sneeks A Peek, the Brusels Griffon, CH Cashin’s Walk The Line, and the Bichon Frise, CH Mybliss Petite Coquette.

It was the second BIS this year for Cirque, bred by Tray Pittman, Paul Flores & Mark Hersman, owned by Tray, Joann Wixson & D Ann Clabby, and expertly handled by Tray. Congratulations to them all.

CONRAD BEST IN CHATTANOOGA

CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams

We’ve just heard that the country’s number one Herding Dog, the Puli, CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams has gone BIS at the Chattanooga Kennel Club today. It was Conrad’s 40th career Best. Conrad is currently the number three dog all breeds.

STANDARD POODLE WINS AT NIAGARA FALLS

From the Kennel Club Of Niagara Falls (no Three Stooges jokes today) Kennel Club we hear that judge Susan St John Brown has chosen the Standard Poodle, CH Hillwood Dassin De-Lovely has walked away with the Best In Show today.

CH Hillwood Dassin De-Lovely

Left behind in the final ring were yesterday’s BIS winner, the Labrador Retreiver, CH Robnie’s Chantilly At Lighthouse, the Afghan Hound, CH Shenandoah Smoke And Mirrors, the Siberian Husky, CH Coventry’s Peace Negotiator, the Manchester Terrier, CH Mickalady's Hope U Dance, the Toy Poodle, CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, and the Puli, CH Moonshadow Rongyos Kis Medve.

Sissy sits atop of the Non-Sporting Group based on Group wins and is threatening to overtake the Bulldog, CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle in allbreed points. If it happens, we will be the first to tell you.

PEKINGESE TWOFER

They wrapped it up today in Falmouth MA with the Cape Cod Kennel Club and Dorothy M. Macdonald judging BIS. The weather has been stormy in Falmouth and so has the competition. Among the dogs that did NOT make the final seven were the top twenty contenders, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton (Group 3), the Bulldog, CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle (Group 2), and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins (Group 2).

CH Scentasia’s Shake Rattle N Roll

Lining up for a last chance at a BIS were the Labrador Retriever, CH Casbar's Hart To Hart, the Otterhound, CH Scentasia’s Shake Rattle N Roll, the Boxer, CH Hi-Tech's Southern Belle, Thursday’s BIS winner, the Irish Terrier, CH Fleet St Fenway Fan, yesterday’s BIS winner, the Pekingese, CH Lin-Lee’s For The Good Times, the Dalmatian, CH Blackthorn’s Flower Power, and the Briard, CH Fairytales Balthazar LeSage.

It was the Peke picking up his second Best In Show in as many days. We will have to wait for the results from Bilox it see if this win will break the tie for most BIS by a Peke this year.