VIZSLA IN VIRGINIA

John Cole’s final at the day two show of the Warrenton Kennel Club in Millwood VA was the same as day one with two exceptions and one of those exceptions proved to be exceptional, the Best In Show winner, the Vizsla, CH Artisan Grouse Point Pink Panther.

CH Artisan Grouse Point Pink Panther

Reprising their Friday roles were the prior day’s BIS winner, the American Foxhound, CH Kiarry’s Foolish Pride, the Great Pyrenees, CH Rivergrove Gtrump This, the Sealyham Terrier, CH Efbe’s Merci Pour Le Poivre, the Toy Poodle, Ch Smash Jp Moon Walk, and the Puli, CH Cordmaker Rumpus Bumpus. Making his first appearance of the weekend was the Chow Chow, CH Are-Jay’s Emancipation.

Back in May, the Vizsla, Kato, was the first of his breed to win a BIS in 2009. Now, the 18 month old youngster, has two. We bet there will be many more to come.

BOXER BEST IN LUBBOCK

We have a reader’s report on Saturday’s heart Of the Plains Kennel Club show in Lubbock TX.

CH Bravo N Sunset’s Stealing Time

Robert Booth had the Vizsla, CH Renaissance Girls Gone Wild (another marvelous imported dog), the Whippet, CH Starline Chanel, the Boxer, CH Bravo N Sunset’s Stealing Time, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Soldier Of Fortune, the Maltese, CH Rhapsody's Too Many Remarks, the Finnish Spitz, CH Pikkinokka Badgr Sir Barksalot, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Spotlight Jamboree.

Best In Show went to the Boxer, Sherman, who is having a very good September. That’s his second this month.

ANOTHER GREAT IMPORT

With the nations of the world gathering in New York for the United Nations’ annual general assembly, it‘s an appropriate time to reflect on the presence here of so many fine AKC dogs that were born in countries other than the US. Among the top foreign born dogs competing in the US currently are the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen from Australia, CH Rokeena Carte Blanche, the Toy Poodle from Japan, CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, and the Bedlington Terrier from Sweden, CH Velvety Angel Eyes.

Saredon For Your Eyes Only
(Photo By Chris Wornall)

Today, we got a report that the British import, the Lakeland Terrier, Saredon For Your Eyes Only, went Best In Show under Dr Roger S Pritchard at Saturday’s Burbank Kennel Club show in Van Nuys CA. Judy Averis’ Saredon Kennels is known for producing great dogs in multiple Terrier breeds. Saredon For Your Eyes Only, known as Ginger by her friends, won the British National Terrier Show in April. Ginger was bred by Judy Averis & was owned in the UK by Dave Scawthorn & Judy’s son, Johnny Averis, who handled her. Her American hosts are Felicia Cashin and Alexandra Geremia. Here in the US she will be handled by Terrier expert Wood Wornall. Wood’s daughter, Jenny, and accomplished professional handler in her own right, was on the end of the lead for this BIS. Congratulations to them all on Ginger first AKC Best In Show. We will certainly be looking for this one next weekend at Montgomery County.

SADIE STOPS OVER IN MICHIGAN

The country’s number one dog stopped in Monroe MI this weekend on her way to Bluebell PA for next weekend’s all Terrier extravaganza, the venerable Montgomery County Kennel Club show. For you non Terrier enthusiasts, Montgomery County is the Super Bowl of Terriers. Many Terrier Breeders would rather win a Montgomery County than a Westminster.

CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot

But back to this weekend, the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot, spent Friday collecting the BIS from David Harris at the limited breed show of the Terrier Club of Michigan. Today, Sadie and handler Gabriel Rangel, were at the day one show of the Monroe Kennel Club. In addition to Sadie, Dr Robert A. Indeglia considered the English Setter CH Kaska’s Capture The Moment, the Whippet, CH Karasar’s Par Excellence, the Samoyed, CH Stolicnaya, the Pemeranian, CH Mountain Crst U Don’t Own Me, a Standard Poodle from the classes, Cotian Luv The Nite Life, and the Rough Collie, CH Westwood Aladdin .

It was career all breed Best In Show number 83 for Sadie as the little engine that could keeps rolling on toward the title of AKC 2009 Number One Dog All Breeds.

IRISH WATER SPANIEL BIS IN WASHINGTON

Out in Kennewick WA, Gloria Geringer had the pleasure of choosing Best In Show at the day one show of the Richland Kennel Club.

CH Poole’s Ide Got Water

Her seven were the Irish Water Spaniel, CH Poole’s Ide Got Water, the 15”Beagle, CH Talbot Hill's Thyme After Time, the Alaskan Malamute, CH Rogue’s Jonny Wallker Black Label, the Scottish Terrier, CH McVan’s Trip The Light Fantastic, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Full of Malarkey Miles of Aisles, the Standard Poodle, CH Brighton Lakeridge Summer In The Hamptons, and the Belgian Sheepdog, CH Isengard’s Oncore.

Day one belonged to the Water Spaniel, Keegan. It’s the first all breed BIS for an Irish Water Spaniel this year. Congratulations to breeders G H Siner & D Patterson and owners Stacy Duncan, Colleen McDaniel & Greg Siner.

PBGV IN HOT SPRINGS

Down here in our neck of the woods, there’s a classy little gathering in Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas. Day one saw Elisabeth Muthard with the BIS book for the Hot Springs National Park Kennel Club.

CH Rokeena Carte Blanche

It may be off the beaten path, but the final was full of luminaries of the dog world, the Golden Retriever, CH Toasty’s Treasure Island, the Petit Baset Griffon Vendee, CH Rokeena Carte Blanche, the Great Dane, CH Warwick’s Dark Vader V Dmania, the Norwich CH Skysot’s Poker Chip, the Papillion, the Lhasa Apso, CH Rushmar’s Charmer, and the Rough Collie, CH Sylvan Simply Irresistible.

It was the country’s number one Hound and number five Dog All Breeds, the PBGV, CeeJay, going Best In Show. That’s al breed BIS number 22 for CeeJay and handler Jane Myers.

AFGHAN WINS IN FLORIDA

Down in sunny Florida, everyone has left the show grounds for the day after Terry Goldman made her Best In Show choice at today’s West Volusia Kennel Club show in Deland.

CH Genesis Silverado

Ms. Goldman chose from the Weimneraner, CH Smokycity Nanis Dbl Silhouette, the Afghan Hound, CH Genesis Silverado, the Boxer. CH Sabo’s Majestic Provocation, the Skye Terrier, CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Maltese CHDiamond Tea Leoni, the Chow Chow, CH Kelin's There Can Be Only One, and the Puli, CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams.

BIS went to the elegant Afghan, Dylan, the nation’s number four Hound. That’s his fourth all breed BIS this year.

BIS BEAGLE

From Oyser Bay NY we hear that Jean Fournier has just chosen the 15” Beagle, CH Torquay Midnight Confession, as her Best In Show at today’s Suffolk County Kennel Club.

CH Torquay Midnight Confession

Joining Lola and breeder/owner/handler Marcelo Chagas for the festivities were the English Setter, CH Reidwood Red Alert, the Bernese Mountain Dog, CH CH Bluemoon Tazenite V Blackrock CD, the Bedlington Terrier, CH Velvety Angel Eyes, the Affenpinscher, CH Velvet Dandy Dipsy, the Bichon Frise, CH Risgae’s Duchess Of Wessex, and yesterday’s BIS winner, the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

It was the fourth BIS this month for Lola. The good ones just keep getting better.

FOXHOUND BEST IN HUNT COUNTRY

Millwood VA sits in the heart of Northern Virginia’s Hunt Country. So it seems appropriate that W Everett Dean Jr would select the iconic American Foxhound, CH Kiarry’s Walk This Way, as his Best In Show at Friday’s Warrenton Kennel Club show.

CH Kiarry’s Walk This Way

Completing his special seven were the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, the Great Pyrenees, CH Rivergrove Trump This, the Sealyham Terrier, CH Efbe’s merci Pour Le Poivre, the Toy Poodle, CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Bulldog, Hetherbull Topline Bully Joel, and the Puli, CH Cordmaker Rumpus Bumpus.

It was the Foxhound’s second BIS this year. Congratulations to breeders Claudette Dupont and Harry & Lisa Miller (who handled Steven to the win) and Paul Reilly, and Walter & Carol Sommerfelt.

BULLDOG BACK2BACK BIS

CH Kepley‘s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle

We don’t have a complete report on today’s Kanadasaga Kennel Club shiw, but we thought you might like to know that the Bulldog, CH Kepley‘s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, repeated her Thursday BIS win, taking today‘s top prize. Back2Back Best In Shows are rare enough, but this one came against some of the country’s toughest competition. Brava Team Uli!

JUST IN FROM OYSTER BAY

We just got off the phone with our ringside reporter from Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY where the Brookhaven Kennel Club held their show today.

CH Tolkien Raintrees Mister Baggins

BIS was judged by Roland Pelland who had a varied group of superlative dogs, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, CH Lennoxlove Susqudilla’s Mini Cooper, the Basset Hound, CH Topsfield-Sanchu Pop Art O’Bridi, the Bernese Mountain Dog, CH Bluemoon Tazenite V Blackrock CD, the Irish Terrier, CH Fleet St Fenway Fan, the Havanese, CH Fuzzy Farm Devil Mde Me Do It, a Bulldog from the six to nine month old puppy dog class, Saint Brides No Moe Bull-Sit, Just Moe Lovin, and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintrees Mister Baggins.

It was the Beardie, Roy, currently number 20 in the national all breed rankings, taking home the Best In Show and putting a little distance between him and the number 21 and 22 dogs, both Herding Dogs as well. These last three months of the year will see lots of jockeying down the stretch and we will be there to give you the latest.

ULI TAKES ROMULUS OPENER

The four day cluster going on in New York’s Finger Lake district is one of the week’s biggest prizes. Yesterday’s Onondaga Kennel Association show had 1,643 dogs entered.

CH Kepley`s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle

Asking judge Dana Cline’s for all those points were the Labrador Retriever, CH Casbar`s Hart To Hart, the Irish Wolfhound, Aotearoa Lee Ridge Tote, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Blazing Star Alisation, the Airedale Terrier, CH Stirling Cool Hand LukeItalian Greyhound, CH Honores Lily-Belle, the Bulldog, CH Kepley`s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Quiche`s Demetrius.

The first BIS of the week went to the Bulldog, Uli. Uli is the nation’s number one Non-Sporting Dog and the number 17 dog all breeds. She is likely to improve on that by the end of this weekend.

JUDY DONIERE

We regret to tell you that Judy Doniere, longtime Doberman breeder and an AKC judge, passed away early this morning after a fight with ovarian cancer. Judy's last Best In Show assignment was at the August 2nd Bismark Kennelc Club show.

Dobermans were constant companions of Judy for 70 years. She even received a Doberman puppy as a wedding present from her husband, Pat. That puppy was the first of many Dobermans Judy showed. Among the many champions bred by her Toledobes kennels was the winningest Doberman female in history, CH Toledobes Serenghetti. In 1975 Judy became an AKC judge starting with her beloved Dobermans. She quickly added the Hound Group, followed by the Sporting, Working Terriers, and Toy Groups as well as several breeds from both the Non-Sporting and Herding Groups.

A gracious lady, much loved by exhibitors, Judy will be missed by the dog fancy. Our condolences to Judy’s family and friends.

COMING SHOWS

Keuka Lake near Romulus New York

We have 34 AKC all breed dog shows in the US this week. The Northeast Region will be the busiest with nine shows offered. The Lewiston-Auburn Kennel Club will host two shows in Topsham ME Saturday & Sunday, while the Onondaga Kennel Association and the Kanadasaga, Finger Lakes, & Elmira Kennel Clubs will run Thursday through Sunday in Romulus NY. Downstate on Long Island the Brookhaven & Suffolk County Kennel Clubs will team with the Westbury Kennel Association to stage three shows in Oyster Bay NY.

Greater Murfreesboro Kennel Club Show Site
Middle Tennesee State University

The Southeast Region will also have shows in three locations. The Warrenton Kennel Club will hold their two shows in Millwood VA before the Old Dominion Kennel Club Of Northern Virginia. sets up on Sunday. Floridians can enjoy the two shows in Deland FL offered by the West Volusia Kennel Club and here in East Tennessee we will have the Greater Murfreesboro Kennel Club setting up shop in Murfreesboro TN Saturday & Sunday.

One of the Hot Springs in
Hot Springs National Park

If you live in the heartland, you will have to travel a ways for a show. You can choose from Monroe MI (the Monroe Kennel Club), Freeport IL (the Rockford-Freeport Illinois Kennel Club), Hot Springs National Park AR (the Hot Springs National Park Kennel Club), Lubbock, TX (Heart Of The Plains Kennel Club ), and Grand Junction, CO (Grand Valley Kennel Club), all with Saturday/Sunday shows.

Kaneohe Hawaii

For those on the West Coast try the Richland Kennel Club (Kennewick WA), the Bonanza Kennel Club Of Carson City (NV), or the Burbank Kennel Club (Van Nuys CA). Finally if you are in Paradise and are tired of the beach try the Windward Hawaiian Dog Fanciers Association in Kaneohe HI on the island of Oahu.

We are entering the last quarter of the year and time is running out to see many of the dogs we have followed all year. Look for an AKC dog show near you.

NEVER SAY NEVER

The largest cluster of the past week is the last to report in. They held four shows, Thursday through Sunday, in Helena MT last week.

CH Pupukearidge Ikaika O Sprngvly

Thursday’s & Friday’s shows came courtesy of the Gallatin Dog Club. On the first day it was Neil Graves gathering the initial seven, the English Springer Spaniel, CH Cerise Signature Of Telltale RN D, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Pupukearidge Ikaika O Sprngvly, the Akita, CH Mojo’s Rock’N Your World, the Miniature Schnauzer, CH Allaruth Solebay Chipotgoldblok, the Affenpinscher, CH Tamarin Tug, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Guthries How Sweet It Is, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Avalon Frontier Sleepnlady Webber. Day one went to the Ridgeback, Ikaika, his third this year.

CH Mojo’s Rock’N Your World

Friday, Ikaika, the Springer, Akita, & Bouvier were back for a second attempt with BIS judge Judy Webb. Also asking for a look were the Kerry Blue Terrier, CH Casey’s Blue Mountain Promise, the Pekingese, CH Dunkirk;s I’m Gonna Live Forever, and the Bulldog, CH Calee’s the Skye Is The Limit. As we had reported it was Beep Lee with the Akita, Coupe, taking home the top prize.

CH Calee’s the Skye Is The Limit

Saturday, some of the players would opt for other locations and shows, but the Ridgeback, Thursday’s Miniature Schnauzer, and Friday’s Bulldog would stay to try their luck with Patricia Trotter, who also had the choice of the Golden Retriever, CH Rush Hill’s River Road Payoff, the Great Pyrenees, CH Pyrpressure L’Orgueil, the Pomeranian, CH Finch’s You’re So Special Nblk, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Iona I Can Shine.

BIS on day one of the Helena Montana Kennel Club went to the Miniature Schnauzer, the first by the breed this year. Congratulations to breeders/owners Yvonne B Phelps & Ruth Ziegler and handler Bergit H Kabel.

CH Pyrpressure L’Orgueil

Sunday, assembled for Letitia Bett were Saturday’s BIS winner, the Schnauzer, Saturday finalist, the Pyrenees, and the Friday finalist, the Peke. Rounding out the seven were the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Mountain View’s Mr, Jack SH, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Afterglow Ebeneezer, the Dalmatian, CH Xanadu’s Angel Sabrina, and the Bearded Collie, CH Brigadoon Showstopper At Scott.

The final day would belong to the Pyrenees, Pride. Pride just won his first all breed BIS. Now he has two. Not bad for a dog whose owners were once told to prepare themselves for the fact that Pride would never win a BIS. Yes, it is OK to grin from ear to ear.

WEST COAST RESULTS

While we wait for Region Five results from Helena MT, we will move on to the West Coast. The Gig Harbor Kennel Club fielded a pair of shows this weekend in Shelton WA.

CH Fraja NE Gold Ticket

We gave you Saturday’s results earlier. Sunday, Denise Cornelssen had the Irish Setter, CH Ashton Peaceful Easy Feeling, the Black & Tan Coonhound, CH Silver Ridge Showtyme At Windbourne, the Akita, CH Mojo's Rock'N Your World, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Fraja NE Gold Ticket, the Toy Fox Terrier, Valcopy The Bounty Hunter, the Standard Poodle, CH Brighton Lakeridge Summer In The Hamptons, and the Puli, CH Lajosmegyi Singin In The Rain.

BIS went to the AmStaff, another dog we have not seen much of this year. However,the three year old managed to log at least one BIS in 2008 before going on hiatus. Congratulations to breeders Bonnie Gottier & Kim Rudzik, owners Jolene Lee & Kim Rudzik, and handler Tony Carter.

CH Aviators Luck Be A Lady

Meanwhile down the coast in Southern California, the Santa Ana Valley Kennel Club, held two shows in El Cerritos CA. Saturday’s judge was Michael Dougherty who saw the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, CH Flatbrook Royal Attitude, JH, the Whippet, CH Winway Redford With A Splash, the Portuguese Water Dog, CH Aviators Luck Be A Lady, the Kerry Blue Terrier, CH Perrisblu Paris, the Pug, CH Nirvanas’ Blue Angel, the Bichon Frise, CH Mybliss Petite Coquette, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Maplecreek Back In Black. BIS went to PWD, Lady Bug, her third this year.

CH Horizon-N-Janesa Indian Sundown

Sunday, Marilyn Mayfield saw the same Wire Griff, Kerry Blue, Bichon, & Corgi. Making their first appearance of the weekend were the Whippet, CH Winway Redford With A Splash, the Great Dane, CH Shalako Conspiracy Of Rondomar, and the Pomernaian, CH Horizon N Janesa Indian Sundown. It was the black Pom, Indy, picking up his first BIS. We understand that Indy has just made his west coast debut. We’d say that this was a rather good start. Congratulations to breeders Laurie Otis, Camilla Knight & Jerrie Freia, owners Ron & Marilyn Smith, & Krystal Morris and handler Curtiss Smith.

MORE FROM MISSOURI

Also in the North Central Region were three shows at the Purina Farms complex in Gray Summit MO.

CH Gentry’s Braveheart

We did give your complete results on Friday’s opener hosted by the Jefferson County Kennel Club Of Missouri. Saturday’s show was courtesy of the St. Louis Dog Breeders Association. Dr Richard Pritchard’s final seven were the Irish Setter, CH Vineyard’s Bad Boy, the Basenji, CH Ab-Rafiki Icon Of Cool, the Alaskan Malamute, CH Sno Klassics Play The Game, the Kerry Blue Terrier, CH Irisfingel Blue Ridge, the Toy Fox Terrier, CH Valcopy Hanna Montana, the Keeshond, CH Daimler’s Caviar Dreams, and the Rough Collie, CH Gentry’s Braveheart. It was the fourth BIS this year, the second this month, for the Collie, Ivan.

CH Sno Klassics Play The Game

Sunday it was the Spirit Of The Heartland Kennel Club’s turn to host and Henry Gregory’s turn to judge BIS. His lineup included all of Saturday finalists save one. The Non-Sporting Group was represented by the French Bulldog, CH Raindrops Justus Life’s A Game. It was the Malamute, Player, who got the nod and his seventh all breed BIS. Player is the nation’s number one Malamute.

WISCONISN RESULTS

Our next stop is the North Central Region, where three different states were hosting shows. We gave you results on the Kennel Club Of Columbus, Indiana’s Saturday & Sunday shows, but we haven’t told you about Friday’s Marion Kennel Club show also held in Columbus.

CH Chaoyang's Take It To The Limit At NuStar

The judge was Evie Sullivan and the final seven were the English Springer Spaniel, CH Wil-Orion's Twenty Twenty, the Whippet, CH Karasar's Par Excellence, the Standard Schnauzer, CH Pepper Tree Zorro V.Morgenwald, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, CH Cornerstone Soliloquy, the Pug, CH Norkus Risky Business, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Chaoyang's Take It To The Limit At NuStar, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lambluv's Daydream Believer. BIS went to the Shar-Pei, Mossimo, the second this year and he's just 15 months old. Congratulations to breeders Linda Cosier & Lisa Myers, owners Deborah & Robert Cooper & Linda Teitelbaum, and handler Nina Fetter.

CH Skipper’s King Eminence Of Helluland

Meanwhile in Plymouth WI, the Sheboygan Kennel Club offered us two shows. The first on Saturday with Toby Frisch doing BIS. His finalists were the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Bluegras Shaggbark She’s So Fine, the American Foxhound, CH Kiarry‘s Foolish Pride, the Newfoundland, CH Skipper’s King Eminence Of Helluland, the Norwich Terrier, CH Abbedale Take Two At Talie, the Shih Tzu, CH Ista’s Terain’ It Up, the Tibetan Terrier, CH Rilee’s Diamond Heirloom, and the Polish Lowland Sheepdog, CH Sasquehanna Malinnik Ponadto. It was the country’s number one Newfie, Lincoln, winning his second BIS this year.

CH Uri De Beauvoir

Sunday Dr Ruby Hertz would see only one of Saturday’s final seven, the Norwich. Her other finalists were the Clumber Spaniel, CH Celtic’s Nose For News, the Saluki, CH Kyzyl Kum Talon Sardius Starr, the Great Date, CH Elan’s Command Decision Reimroc, the Smooth Chihuahua, CH Yuum Gomez, the Schipperke, CH Talawandas Makers Mark, and the Belgian Sheepdog, CH Uri De Beauvoir.

BIS belonged to the Belgian, Uri. It’s Uri’s first Group and of the year. We haven’t seen much of Uri this year, but he won three all breed BIS in 2007. Always good to see a good one come back. Uri was bred by Kate Kinnane who co-owns with Charlene Mascach. Our congratulations to them both.

GREAT LAKES REGION RESULTS

Our lone offering in the Great lakes Region was in western Pennsylvania in the town of Prospect where the Butler County Kennel Club hosted a pair of shows.

CH Dun Myrica Speaker Of Eagle

On Saturday, they had Theresa Hundt considering the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, CH Fireside's Spontaneous Combustion, the Irish Wolfhound, CH Dun Myrica Speaker Of Eagle, the Akita, CH Sondaisa's Seize The Moment, the Parson Russell Terrier, CH Thunder Hill Soul Journey, the Pug, CH Nonesuch Annie's Mainsail, the French Bulldog, CH Justus I'm Your Man, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Quiche's Demetrius.

BIS went to the Wolfhound, Tip. Tip is the country’s number one Wolfhound, the number two mHound, and the number 16 dog all breeds.

CH Fireside's Spontaneous Combustion

On Sunday, Tip would be back with Saturday finalists the Griffon and the Pug. Rounding out Don Roger’ seven were the Rottweiler, CH Blackrocks Kazanova, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Avalon Eclipse, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Vaje's Miss Jayne Hathaway, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, CH Dragonpatch Amoretta Joliette. It was the Griffon, picking up his first all breed BIS. The three year old was bred by Elaine Huinsicke, who co owns him with Joan Coughlin. He is expertly handled by Michelle Scott. Congratulations to them all.

WET & WILD IN ATLANTA

Here in the South we have been experiencing torrential rains for over a week. Despite that Atlanta was awash in quality dogs this past weekend. It started on Thursday with limited breed shows for Hounds, Terriers, & Toys and a host of other specialites. We’ve already given you Friday’s results. Here’s the rest of the weekend.

CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot

Saturday, they started with over 2,000 dogs before Karen Wilson ended up with the impressive seven of the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, the Whippet, CH Sporting Fields Bahama Sands, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog, CH Inanna Bay Boudreau Of Luckyhit, 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, and the Puli, CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams.

Best In Show went to the country’s number one dog, the Scottie, Sadie. It would be her last appearance of the weekend, as she would set sail for home with the all Terrier BIS as well as Friday and Saurday’s all breed BIS.

CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream

Sunday, Only the Toy Poodle, Walker, would make it back to see BIS judge Linda More. Also on hand were the Golden Retriever, CH Toasty’s Treasure Island, the Afghan Hound, CH Genesis Silverado, the Boxer, CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Standard Poodle, CH Dawin Spitfire, and the Rough Collie, CH Sylvan Argent Simply Irresistible.

Sunday’s big prize would go to the Boxer, Scarlett. Scarlett started the week as the country’s number six dog all breeds. This win will move her up at least one more spot.

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACKING

Although there were 15 fewer shows this past week than the one before, we had far fewer shows reporting in over the weekend. So we have a lot of ground to cover today.

CH Kimro's Soldier Boy

In the Northeast Region, we had shows three shows in Connecticut and one In Pensylvania. We were able to give you some of Friday’s Newton Kennel Club results, but here’s what we left out. In addition to those finalists previously reported , joining BIS winner, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton, in Patricia A. Mowbray-Morgan’s final were the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Shomberg's One Hot Ticket Deppe-Haus, the Border Terrier, CH Stradbrook's Cranberry Chutney, and the Miniature Pinscher, CH Kimro's Soldier Boy.

CH Fleet St Fenway Fan

Saturday’s Ox Ridge Kennel Club featured Sharon Lyons in the final ring with Friday finalists, the Doberman, CJ, & the MinPin, Major, the Golden Retriever, CH Tempo's U've Got What Gets Me, the Scottish Deerhound, CH Gayleward's Jaraluv Nike, the Irish Terrier, CH Fleet St Fenway Fan, the Standard Poodle, CH Beauciel Orion Dartagnan, and the Canaan Dog, CH Renegade Camber. Her BIS was the Irish Terrier, Finn, his second BIS in the past two weekends.

CH Star K's Mile Hi Valentine

Sunday, the Northwestern Connecticut Dog Club took over with Sheila DiNardo taking over BIS duty. It would be all new faces excepting the MinPin, hoping the third time would be a charm. Major’s six companions were the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Star K’s Mile Hi Valentine, the Wirehaired Dachshund, CH Starbarrack Spice Island SW, the Boxer, CH Hi-Tech's Southern Belle, the Welsh Terrier, CH Marydale's Limited Edition, the Shiba Inu, CH Banshou Go Ryuukyuu Uruma, and the Smooth Collie, CH Camloch Long Acre's Iridescent.

It was the the GWP, Tina, taking BIS. Now in the top 25 dogs all breeds, Tina is a consistent finisher with nearly 40 Group Firsts this year. That's number three this year for Tina.

CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton &
Handler Carrisa DeMIlta Shimpeno

Meanwhile, Friday's BIS winner, the Doberman , CJ, was in Kemberton PA accepting the Valley Forge Kennel Club’s top prize from BIS judge Johan Becerra Hernandez. CJ’s dance parners were the English Springer Spaniel, CH Cerise Jesse James, the Whippet, CH Snow Hill Onyx At Stoneledge, the Sealyham Terrier, CH Efbe’s Merci Pour LePoive, the Pekingese, CH Linn-Lee’s For The Good Times, the Boston Terrier, CH Barra’s Anak Nacal, and the Rough Collie, CH Kelso’s Moon Dancin PT.

Next, we’re off to the Southeast Region.

INDIANA WHIPPET

We’ve been told that the Whippet, CH Starline's Chanel went Best In Show at today’s Kennel Club Of Columbus, Indiana show under Paula Nykiel.

CH Starline's Chanel
(photo by Carol Beuchat)

Rounding out the final seven were the Gordon Setter, CH Firethorn & Sandpiper Easy On The Eyes, the Bernese Mountain Dog, CH Bernherr's Storm Surge V Ayehli, the Staffordshire Terrier, CH Cornerstone Soliloquy, the Pomeranian, CH Mountain Crest U Don't Own Me, the Dalmatian, CH Rockstar All Around Road Trip, and yesterday’s BIS winner, the Smooth Collie , CH Sunnland’s Grand Entrance HIC.

Chanel started the weekend by winning her sixth BISS at the Metropolitan Atlanta Whippet Association’s Thursday event. We think capping it with an all breed BIS is pretty special.

ARTFUL WINS

There is an art to campaigning dogs at the national level. One such example is handler Alvin “Beep” Lee who after winning BIS with his Akita, CH Mojo’s Rock’n Your World, in Helena MT on Friday, moved the entourage 650 miles west to Shelton WA for Saturday’s Gig Harbor Kennel Club show.

CH Highwood’s Big Shot

Two of Beep’s charges were in Zell Von Pohlman’s final, the abovementioned Akita, Coupe, and the French Bulldog, CH Highwood’s Big Shot. Their five companions were the Irish Water Spaniel, CH Poole’s Ide Got Water, the Black & Tan Coonhound, CH Silver Ridge Showtyme At Windbourne, the American Stafordshire Terrier, CH Fraja Ne Gold Ticket, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Full Of Malarkey Miles Of Aisles, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Whidbeys Moonlight Frost RA.

Best In Show would go to Beep’s Frenchie, Willie. It was just last week that Willie and Beep won the first all breed BIS by a French Bulldog this year. Now they have two. Nicely done.