IN THE MAJOR LEAGUES

CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore

The Standard Poodle, CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, continues her remarkable run of BIS, taking today’s Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club show in Sequim WA,  Encore was joined in judge William H Holbrook by the Golden Retriever, CH Rush Hill's River Road Payoff, the Whippet, CH Sonsteby's In A Pickle, the Boxer, CH Duba Dae's Who's Your Daddy, the Miniature Boll Terrier, CH Nederes' Lil Game of Blackjack, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Full of Malarky Miles of Aisles, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Akilah's Making History.  Encore and handler Tim Brazier now have scored eleven big rosettes in just 15 shows.  Friends, that’s a batting average of a major leaguer.

GREENVILLE SC DAY TWO

CH Enchanted‘s American Thunder

Today’s Greenville (SC) Kennel Club show was another mega event with 2546 dogs present and competing.   The seven that made it all the way through to Carl Gene Liepmann’s final were the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, GCH CH Fireside‘s Spontaneous Combustion, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Dehra Amazon Bvlgari, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Alisaton The Flight Of The Phoenix, the West Highland White Terrier, CH Glennhaven's Danny Boy O' Donnybrook, the Toy Poodle, GCH CH Smash Jp Moonwalk, yesterday’s BIS winner, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Spitfire, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Enchanted‘s American Thunder.  His BIS was the three year old GSD bitch, Stormy.  Stormy has been racking up the Herding Groups recently, but this is her first all breed BIS this year.  Congratulations to breeders Elaine M George & Robert George, owners Jane Bates & Sergio Espejo, and handler Clint Livingston.

BACK2BACK BIS FOR NUMBER ONE

GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice

The nation’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, made it BACK2BACK BIS, taking the top prize at the day two show of the Lackawanna Kennel Club in Bloomsburg PA.  Accompanying Dodger in Keke Kahn’s final were the English Springer Spaniel, CH Cerise Signature Of Telltale CD RN, the Saluki, CH Cat Tales Cat Mandu, the Boxer, CH Jacquet’s  Laredo El Encanto, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, the Bulldog, CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Puli, CH Moremi  Matter Of Fact.   Dodger and handler Amy Booth are beginning to make the Energizer Bunny look like a slacker.

DAY TWO IN MARION OH

GCH CH Bayleigh Shaireab's Super Hero

Our first report of the day is from Marion OH where 786 dogs showed up for the Dan Emmett Kennel Club’s day two show.  David R Miller had his pick of the the Gordon Setter, GCH CH Firethorn & Sandpiper Eaasy On the Eyes, the Pharaoh Hound, CH Tiara Ne-Kabu Abu Simbel Ankh, the St Bernard, CH Opdyke's Drives Me To Drink, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Bayleigh Shaireab's Super Hero, yesterday’s BIS winner, the Pekingese, CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Standard Poodle, CH Hillwood Ale KaiWalking On Air , and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Aryakas Hermes.  His BIS was the country’s Number Three Terrier, the Welsh, Spyder.  It’s the sixth this year for Spyder and handler Jorge Olivera.

PET FOOD RECALL

We’ve been asked to remind you that there is a recall for some Iams & Eukanuba products.  Please go to the Procter & Gamble site to see if you are affected.

NUMBER ONE & STAYING THERE

GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice

(Photo by Carol Beuchat)

We now have all the results, and we can tell you that the US’ Number One Dog All Breeds, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, is answering all challengers, going Best In Show at today’s Lakawanna Kennel Club show in Bloomsburg PA.  Among the other finalists in Dr Anthony D DiNardo’s BIS ring were the Field Spaniel, CH Nautica’s Got Game, the Scottish Deerhound, CH Gayleward’s  Jaraluv Nike, the Rottweiler, CH Falkore Taking Care Of Business, the Affenpinscher, CH Banana Joe Van Tazari, the Standard Poodle, CH Unique Jewel Of The Crown, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.  This year’s Top Ten is turning out to be a real nail biter.

CAIRN TERRIER ROVING NATIONAL

CH Hampton Court’s Ashley

Regular readers will know that we are currently showing a Cairn Terrier.  One of the reports we have not published yet was last weekend’s Cairn Terrier Club of America’s roving National Specialty held in conjunction with the Portland Kennel Club’s July 24th show.  Beth Sweigart chose as her Best Of Breed, CH Hampton Court’s Ashley;  Best of Opposite Sex was GCH CH Maverston’s Double Dutch;  Winners Dog & Best of Winners was Scotch Broom Thistle Patriot SE; & Winners Bitch was Argyle Plans For Success.  Ashley was bred and is owned by Victor Malzoni Jr and is handled by Gabriel Rangel.   If you go to Ashley’s Face Book page, you will see some beautiful photos taken my Miguel Betancourt of InFocusByMiguel and some of the exquisite examples of handler Gabriel Rangel’s grooming.  We have several of the shots pinned above our grooming table.  It’s the look that keeps us in love with Terriers.

NUMBER FIVE OR NUMBER FOUR?

GCH CH Dawin Spitfire

There were 2,286 dogs present and competing at today’s Hendersonville Kennel Club in Greenville SC.  The seven that made it to Jon Cole’s final were the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, a two year old Norwegian Elhound from the classes, Mountain Shadow Midnight Bear, the Boxer, CH Winfall Brookwood styled Dream, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Lil’Itch Steeplechase, the Toy Poodle, GCH CH Smash Jp Moonwalk, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Spitfire, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Enchanted‘s American Thunder.  It was the country’s Number Five Dog All Breeds, the black Standard Poodle, Jetta, picking up her 21st BIS this year.  That’s two very big BIS in consecutive weekends.  That will improve a girl’s ranking.

NUMBER TWO CHASING NUMBER ONE

CH PalaceGarden Malachy

We thought we might see a head to head match up between the nation’s top two dogs, but it was not to be.  Number One was absent, but Number Two, the Pekingese, CH PalaceGarden Malachy, showed up in at today’s Dan Emmet Kennel Club show in Marion OH and took the day one BIS.  Also on hand in Douglas Johnson’s final were the Gordon Setter, GCH CH Firethorn & Sandpiper Eaasy On the Eyes, the Petit Basset Griffon, Vendeen, CH Celestial CJ’s Hearts On Fire, the St Bernard, CH Opdyke's Drives Me To Drink, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Bayleigh Shaireab's Super Hero, the Boston Terrier, CH Annalee Told Ya So, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Aryakas Hermes.  Malachy picked up 574 points for the win, but will need three or four more like that to Catch Number One.

FEW AND FAR BETWEEN

Gaviota State Park near Lompoc CA

Once again we have just a few areas where you can find an AKC dog show this weekend.  Seekers of multiple show weekends should head to the Great Lakes Region where you can find four shows beginning Friday in Marion OH courtesy of the Dan Emmett Kennel Club & the Marion Ohio Kennel Club and in Wisconsin where the Waukesha Kennel Club will do Saturday & Sunday in Waukesha followed by Monday & Tuesday with the Burlington Wisconsin Kennel Club in Elkhorn.

In the Northeast you have your choice of a single Saturday show in Cranston RI with the Providence County Kennel Club or three shows starting Friday in Bloomsburg PA with the Lackawanna Kennel Club & the Bald Eagle Kennel Club Of Williamsport PA.  In the Southeast you can spend the same three days in Greenville SC with the Hendersonville Kennel Club, the Greenville Kennel Club, & the Spartanburg Kennel Club. 

After that shows are, as they say, few and far between.  800 miles away is Longview TX where the Longview Kennel Club invites you to join them Saturday & Sunday.  1700 miles west is beautiful Lompoc CA, the site of this weekend’s Lompoc Valley Kennel Club’s two shows.  1100 miles north you will find the Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club Of Washington set up for two days in Sequim WA.  Once again the lack of quantity of shows is likely to mean the quality of the competition will be fierce.  We promise you you will have a good time at any of theses shows.

FIRST TIMERS IN WISCONSIN

GCH CH Summits Emery Its In The Bag

Weston WI, where the Paper Cities Kennel Club hosted two shows this weekend, is our final stop today.  Saturday Patti Long Smith chose the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Summits Emery Its In The Bag, as he BIS while the Saluki, CH Sandstorm Blue Nile Bubbles of Jatara, the Akita, CH Buckridge’s Positive Energy, the Norfolk Terrier, CH Max-well’s Violet, the Brussels Griffon, CH Knollands August Moon, the  Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH RiLee’s Stellar Performance, and the Polish Lowland Sheepdog, CH Starpons Mustang Sally Rae, watched.  It was the first all breed BIS for 18 month old Chloe.  Congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Beth Johnson.

GCH CH RiLee’s Stellar Performance

Sunday Dr David Doan took over and saw the same Golden, Saluki, Akita, Tibetan Terrier, the Skye Terrier, CH Highlander’s Stuart Royalist, the Maltese, CH Seabreeze Caribbean Sun Callin, and the Puli, CH Bubbleton BeDazzled.  He chose another first timer, the Tibetan Terrier, Reece, as his Best.  Congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Nikkie Kinziger and owners Barbara Y Bruns & Wolfgang Stamp.

OWENSBORO RIVER KC DETAILS

GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout

and Handler Frank Murphy

Our next stop is Philpot KY where fanciers braved searing heat to watch the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, break the breed record for most BIS held by his grandfather, CH Wildefire's Bentley.  Watching Scout and handler Frank Murphy break the record of 29 at Saturday’s Owensboro's River City Kennel Club day one show were the Afghan Hound, CH Har-Lou's Gorgeous Jorge, the Newfoundland, CH Voldemort At Chekrd Des Oursons Du Vent, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Lil'Itch Steeplechase, the Yorkshire Terrier, CH Stringer's Somethings Gotta Give, the Tibetan Terrier, CH Cedar C Barnstorm L&D Edition, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder.  Sunday Scout would collect BIS number 31 under W Everett Dean Jr, in the company of the Whippet, CH Devereux's Evening Star MC, the Doberman Pinscher, CH A'Monde's Sand & Dunes Of Sahara, the Kerry Blue Terrier, CH Topgun Ragin Ring Of Blueaire, the Miniature Pinscher, CH Flashfire's Conflagration, the Bichon Frise, CH Belle Creek's No Doubt About It, and the Belgian Tervuren, CH Majic's Image Maker. Once again, Bravo Team Scout!

HOUSTON DETAILS

GCH CH Starline’s Chanel
(Photo  by Carol Beuchat)

The big news this weekend was the big numbers in Houston where the Houston Kennel Club, Beaumont Kennel Club, & Galveston Kennel Club drew  over 7500 entries for the three days.  That meant that Group wins were as big as many BIS this year.  Even the dogs getting group placements were making serious advancews in the rankings.  We gave you Friday’s complete results and the BIS winners from Saturday & Sunday.  Here’s the rest of the highlights.

Saturday, at the BKC event, BIS winner, the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction was accompanied in Houston Clark’s final by the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, getting her 100th Hound Group top prize, the Kuvasz, CH Mattiaci High Voltage At Glacier Creek, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Spitfire, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, CH Heart Of Gold Power Play.  Sunday, Five of Saturday’s finalists were back with the Standard Schnauzer, CH Shalimar's Golden Ticket, & the Canaan Dog, CH Mad River Cool Breeze Blowing, to see Eric Ringle give the big Poodle, Jetta, the big prize.

IT'S THE POODLE IN PORTLAND

CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore

Dr Robert D Smith had the final ring on the final day in Portland OR.  His special seven at today’s huge Portland Kennel Club show were the Irish Setter, CH Kaerdon's Just Tickled Pink JH, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH Soletrader’s Donald Duck, the Tibetan Mastiff, GCH CH Seng Khri Bartok Of Dawa, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Alpine’s Highwayman, the Maltese, CH Rhapsody's Regarding Henry, the Standard Poodle, CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and yesterday’s BIS winner, the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Avalon Frontier Sleepnlady Webber.  Best was the white hot white Standard Poodle, Encore.  Wherever Encore and handler Tim Brazier go, they are drawing rave reviews and taking home red,white & blue rosettes.  To date they have ten all breed Bests this year, in just 14 shows.

BIS IN KENTUCKY & TEXAS

GCH CH Dawin Spitfire

While we wait for results from Portland OR, we have heard that another two of our Top Ten Dogs All Breeds have posted BIS wins.   The German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, has posted BACK2BACK wins in Philpot KY, getting the top prize at today’s Owensboro's River City Kennel Club show.  Scout now has pushed the record for GWPs to 31.  Deep down in Texas, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Spitfire has picked up the big, big win at today’s Galveston County Kennel Club show in Houston.  Jetta and handler Sarah Riedl now have 20 BIS this year and a firm grasp on the Number Five spot.

NITA NEES DAY TWO

GCH CH Shadagee’s Caught Red Handed

The Nita Nee Kennel Club closed their weekend in Centre Hall PA with Virginia Lynne doing the Best In Show.  Her powerhouse seven were the Irish Setter, GCH CH Shadagee’s Caught Red Handed, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Field’s Bahama Sands, winner of Friday’s & Saturday’s shows, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled dream, the Standard Manchester Terrier, CH Lazarus Ring Of Fire, the Affenpinscher, CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, the Keeshond, GCH CH Darkenwald Cavalier O' SouthCar CGN CHOF, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.  Her Best was the nation’s Number Three Dog All Breeds, the Irish Setter. Emily.  Emily and handler Adam Bernardin have logged 27 career BIS, 23 this year.

A FAMILY AFFAIR

CH Doc's Seven Ships Of Acadia

Our first report today is in from Medina OH and the Richland County Kennel Club.  Betsy Yates considered the Weimaraner, CH Doc's Seven Ships Of Acadia, the Pharaoh Hound, CH Tiarane Ne-Kabu Abu Simbel Ankh, the Alaskan Malamaute, CH Catera’s Fun Fast N World Class, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, yesterday’s BIS winner, the Pomeranian, CH Mountain Crest U Don’t Own Me, the Standard Poodle, Hillwood Ale Kai Walking On Air, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Myshara’s Dream Girl.  She chose the Weimaraner, Zoe.  It was the first all breed BISfor the country;s Number Two Weimaraner.  Congratulations to breeders Duane C Stewart DVM, April M Stewart & Susan A Thomas, owners Duane C Stewart DVM, April M Stewart, Mary Ann Stewart, & Autumn Stewart-Zimm and handler Derek J Beatty.  That’s what we call a family affair.

TWOFER IN CHAMBERSBURG PA

GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream

(Photo by InforcusByMiguel)

We have a late report from Chambersburg PA where the Nita Nee Kennel Club has put their show to bed.  James Reynolds made it two in a row for the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream.  Scarlet was accompanied in the final by the English Setter, GCH CH Hemlock Lane Flying Colours , the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Field’s Bahama Sands, the Standard Manchester Terrier, CH Saint Lazar's Ring Of Fire, the Affenpinscher, CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, the Schipperke, CH Sandevel’s Light My Fire, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Kridler’s Nutmeg V Signature.  Scarlett and handler Diego Fernando Garcia started the week as the Number Four Dog All Breeds.  Will she move into the Number Three spot?  Check with us on Monday.

MORE BIG BIS

GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout

We  have two more big BIS to tell you about.  The first is today’s 2600 dog Beaumont Kennel Club show in Houston TX where Houston Clark (just a coincidence, we think) chose the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca‘s Thrilling Seduction as his BIS.  Beckham, the nation’s Number Seven Dog All Breeds (expect that to change), and handler Linda Pitts now have 14 BIS this year.

In Philpot KY the entry was smaller, but still a noteworthy 1200 dogs.  However, the big story was that the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, picked up his 30th career all breed Best, a new record for the breed.  Congratulations to breeders Helen Witt, Claire Wisch & Kelly Wisch, owners Kiki Courtelis, & Joyce Wilkinson, James Witt & Helen Witt and handler Frank Murphy.

BOUVIER WINS ANOTHER BIG ONE

GCH CH Avalon Frontier Spleepnlady Webber

Not quite as big as Houston, but pretty damn close, today’s Portland Kennel Club show featured Judy Webb with an all star seven, the Irish Water Spaniel, CH Poole's Ide Got Water RN, the Borzoi, Irishbrook O'Guardian Angel, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Protocol's Veni Vidi Vici, the Bedlington Terrier, CH Boardwalk’s Bling Bling, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Full Of Malarkey Miles Of Aisles, the Standard Poodle, CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Avalon Frontier Spleepnlady Webber.  Her Best In Show was the Bouvier, Webber.  Webber and handler Larry Fenner now have six all breed BIS in 2010 including two of the biggest the west coast will see this year.  A big congrats to one of our DOGS2WATCH.

PUTNAM KENNEL CLUB SATURDAY

GCH Ch Nakodo’s Reign Of Glory

The Putnam Kennel club finished up their two days in Stormville NY with Lynne Schanzle calling the Best In Show.  Her options included the Wire Haired Pointing Griffon, GCH CH Fireside’s Spontaneous Combustion, the Scottish Deerhound, CH Lehigh Dunedain Of Greymorn, the Akita, GCH Ch Nakodo’s Reign Of Glory, the Kerry Blue Terrier, GCH CH Bluebeard's Suddenly Bridey, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Mondrian VH Lamslag RE, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Firetown's Out Of The Blue, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.   He chose the Akita, Echo.  That’s six this year Echo, her second since we named her a DOG2WATCH earlier this month.  We love it when we guess right.

MEDINA KENNEL CLUB

CH Mountain Crest U Don’t Own Me

The Medina Kennel Club opened the hometown set in Medina OH with Dr Daniel W Fleitas in the final ring.  Looking for the Best In Show were the Weimaraner, CH Doc’s Seven Ships Of Acadia, the Bloodhound, CH Huggables Blue Lace Agate, the Great Pyrenees, CH Saddle Ridge Power Of Won, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Pomeranian, CH Mountain Crest U Don’t Own Me, the Standard Poodle, Hillwood Ale Kai Walking On Air, and the Rough Collie, CH Fantasy’s Rock Ledge Beginning.  Winning the big trophy was the Pom, Buster.  it’s the fifth this year for Buster.  Congratulations to breeders/owners David & Carlene Gilstrap and handler Nina Fetter.

NUMBER 21 FOR NUMBER 4

GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream

(Photo by InfocusByMiguel)

Catherine DiGiacomo was in Centre Hall PA today to choose a Best In Show for the Chambersburg Kennel Club.  She had her pick of the Brittany, GCH CH Carrollton's Count Lancelot, the Whippet, GH CH Sporting Field’s Bahama Sands, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Sealyham Terrier, CH Efbe's Goodspice Easy Money, the Toy Poodle, GCH CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Tibetan Spaniel, GCH CH Wassong’s Hanover Alice, and the, Briard, CH Déjà Vu All Over Again.  She chose the nation’s Number Four Dog All Breeds, the Boxer, Scarlet, as he BIS.  That’s number 21 for Scarlet and handler Diego Fernando Garcia.

ITS ALL BIG IN TEXAS

CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman

The big numbers this weekend are in Houston TX.  Today‘s Houston Kennel Club show had nearly 2500 dogs entered.   Wendy Paquette’s special seven included the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Autmn’s Stardust And Roses, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Mastiff,  CH Lazy D's Bonnie Blue, the Skye Terrier, CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Pug, GCH WooWoo Serendipity, The Schipperke, CH Dante Fire When Ready HOF, amd the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, CH Twinrocs Santa Paws HIC.  Her Best was the Skye, Buddy.  2010 lucky number 13 is the biggest BIS yet for Buddy & handler Larry Cornelius.

BULLDOG BIS IN NEW YORK

BIS Award Putnam Kennel Club

Today’s Putnam Kennel Club show was the first of two this weekend in Stormville NY.  Edeltraud Laurin’s super seven were the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, GCH CH Fireside’s Spontaneous Combustion, the Borzoi, CH Greyhaven Wizard’s Crystal, the Akita, GCH CH Nakodo’s Reign Of Glory, the Kerry Blue Terrier, GCH CH Bluebeard’s Suddenly Bridey, the Pug, GCH CH Ancoda Castlerock Stock Option, the Bulldog, CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.  Her BIS was the Bulldog, Uli.  Uli was the Number One Non-Sporting Dog jn 2009 and now has nine BIS this year.  And we have video from the BIS ring!

BAD NEWS, GOOD NEWS

Houston’s Astrodome

The bad news is there are just seven places where you can see an AKC dog show this weekend.   The good news is if you live near one of these sites, your chances of seeing the best of the best are the best.    Expect the biggest entries in the big state of Texas where the Houston Kennel Club, the Beaumont Kennel Club, & the Galveston County Kennel Club will kick off a three day weekend on Friday.  Terrier folks should get there early for Wednesday’s and Thursday’s Houston All Terrier Club shows.  There is also a Working Dogs only event on  Wednesday sponsored by the Texas Working Dog Association Of Greater Houston.  All events are indoors in the Reliant Center next to the legendary Astrodome.

New Yorkers will motor on up to the Hudson River Valley to Stormville NY for the Putnam Kennel Club’s two shows Friday & Saturday.  Hound fanciers will then adjourn to Chatham NY for the Hudson River Valley Hound Association limited breed event.  You can also get three all breed shows in central Pennsylvania in the aptly named burg of Centre Hall PA, hosted by the Chambersburg Area Kennel Club & the Nita Nee Kennel Club, starting Friday. 

Your remaining choices are traditional Saturday/Sunday fare in Medina OH with the Medina Kennel Club & the Richland County Kennel Club, in Philpot KY with the Owensboro's River City Kennel Club, in Weston WI with the Paper Cities Kennel Club, or 2000 miles west in Portland OR with the Portland Kennel Club.    We expect entries to be large at all these shows.  If you can visit one of these events you won’t be disappointed.

PEKE CLOSES THE WEEKEND IN NJ

CH PalaceGarden Malachy

Our last show of the weekend is in.  Robert Ennis closed it out in Morristown NJ for the Twin Brooks Kennel Club.  His top notch seven were the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, GCH CH Fireside’s Spontaneous Combustion, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession, the Samoyed, CH Pebbles’ Run Hammy Davis Jr, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Castle Rock's SBigStaff Mad About You, the Pekingese, CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the French Bulldog, CH Foxmoor Petite Cherie BN Sweet, and yesterday’s BIS winner, the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.   His Best In Show was the country’s Number Two Dog All Breeds, the Peke. Malachy.  Malachy and owner/handler David Fitzpatrick now have 28 all breed Bests.

NISQUALLY KENNEL CLUB

CH Silver Ridge Showytme At Windbourne

There were only two west coast sites with dogs shows this weekend, Carmel CA & Lacey WA.  We gave you the results on the former.  Here’s the results on the latter.

Saturday’s Nisqually Kennel Club final was called by Gloria Geringer from a seven including the Irish Water Spaniel, CH Poole's Ide Got Water, the Black & Tan Coonhound, CH Silver Ridge Showytme At Windbourne, the Akita, CH Mojo's Rock'n Your World, the Standard Manchester Terrier, CH Shalmar's Mancunian Hot Rock CDX RE, the Maltese, Cocktail Of Hollywood Party JP, the Bulldog, CH Stellars Usual Suspect, and the Belgian Tervuren, CH Sky Acres Spy Plane.  She chose AKC’s number one Black & Tan Coonhound, Tess.  It’s the third this year for Tess.

GCH CH Alpenspirit Who's On First

Sunday, the NKC had Wanda V  Spediacci see the same IWS, Coonhound, Bulldog, & Tevuren, the Bernese Mountain Dog, GCH CH Alpenspirit Who's On First, Cairn Terrier, CH Terriwood Mojo. And the Pomeranian, CH Valcopy Jamel Lets Rumble.  Her choice for BIS was the Bernese, Abbot.  It’s the first this year for Abbot.  Congratulations to breeder Mylene Turbide, owner, Linda Dalton, and handler Cindy Crawford Gorath.

INLAND EMPIRE KC

CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore

Continuing our trek west, we stop in Coeur D’Alene ID for the Inland Empire Kennel Club’s two shows.  Saturday Whitney Coombs was greeted by the Golden Retriever, CH Belmont’s First Class Edition, the Whippet, Oxford Rowingdale Beautiful Eyes, the Great Pyrenees, CH Pyrpressure L’Orgueil, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH The Highway Man, the Pekingese GCH CH Dunkirk Copy Right, the Standard Poodle, CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Border Collie, CH Hot Shot Adventure Mountainman NA NAP NAJP.  She chose the Golden, Webster.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Frank & Debra Pampiks.

Sunday, the Standard Poodle would be the only Saturday finalist to return to see judge Virginia Lyne.  The newcomers were the Golden Retriever, Sunbeam’n Belmont Attention Getter, the Greyhound, CH Helio’s Foxglove Atheart, the Akita, CH Crown Royal’s Start’n A Revolution, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, CH Bullblade Blood And Honour, the Silky Terrier, CH Bar-B’s Tawnymist Tobias, and the Australian Shepherd, Pacifi’c Make A Move On Me.  She chose DOG2WATCH, the Standard Poodle, Encore, as her Best In Show.  Encore and handler Tim Brazier have been on a wild ride this summer, picking up eight BIS in the eleven they have shown in. 

TWO DAYS IN EAGLE CO

CH Scentasia’s Double Trouble

Rocky Mountain dog fanciers were in Eagle CO this weekend for the Roaring Fork Kennel Club’s two shows.  Saturday Joyce Vanek had her choice of the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Autumn’s Stardust And Roses, the Otterhound, CH Scentasia’s Double Trouble, the Bernese Mountain Dog, CH Lorien Dell’s Sword Of Elendil, the Norfolk Terrier, CH Max-Well’s Rainbow, the Toy Manchester Terrier, CH Evrmor’s Ruby Of Burmack, the Keeshond, CH Legend’s Purple Reign, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Enchanted’s American Thunder.  Best went to the GSP, her first.  Congratulations to breeders J Stark & R Stark, V Nunes-Atkinson & C Cronk and owners Richard & Linda Stark, & handler Clint Livingston.

Sunday, it was Linda Scanlon with the same GSP & Norfolk, the Petit Basset Griffon vendeen, CH Dehra Amazona Bvlgari, the Portuguese Water Dog, CH Spyglass’s Legend Of Bahia, the Smooth Chihuahua, CH Lugari Holiday Rocco, the Standard Poodle, Prima Tina, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Thunderhill’s Apple Bottom Jeans.  Her Best was another first timer, the Sheltie.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Michelle & Marty Miller and owners Pamela & Doug Parry.

CORNHUSKERS TREATED TO AN ENCORE

CH Thaon’s Mowgli

Cornhuskers got their chance at an AKC dog show courtesy of the Nebraska Kennel Club’s two days in Omaha NE.  They were treated to BACK2BACK BIS by the Afghan Hound, CH Thaon’s Mowgli.  Day one featured Robert Stein in the final ring with Mowgli, the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, the Mastiff, CH Lazy Ds Bonnie Blu, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Bayleigh Shaireabs Super Hero, the Pug, CH Kenshei And Thats The Way It Is, the Lowchen, CH Desusas Whos Your Daddy, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Braunhaus Zytuts Solomon. 

On day two Eugene Blake saw all of Saturday's finalists save one.  The Herding Group was represented on Sunday by the Australian Shepherd, CH Copperridgess Fire N Bayouland.  That’s four for Mowgli this year.

GREATER SHELBY KC (OUR HOMETOWN SHOWS)

Adelgards Guilty As Charged V Tsali

We spent the weekend in Southaven MS at our locals shows sponsored by the Greater Shelby Kennel Club.  On Saturday Joe Tacker chose a German Shepherd Dog from the classes, Adelgards Guilty As Charged V Tsali, as his Best In Show.  Also in consideration were the Irish Setter, CH Kenora Eyema Stinker, the Pharaoh Hound, CH Siphras No Remorse, the Siberian Husky, CH Wolfriver Just For Me En Vogue, the Norfolk Terrier, CH Tenterra Dance Man, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Mondrian VH Lamslag RE, and the Dalmatian, CH Royaltys Splash Of Taylor.  Congratulations to breeders Ann & Nolan Saunders and owner Suzanne Kinman.

GCH CH Mondrian VH Lamslag RE

Sunday, it was Joe Gregory’s turn with the aforementioned Pharaoh Hound, Cavalier, & GSD, the Pointer, CH Alydar American Beauty, the Great Dane, CH VZTops Medal Of Honor, the Colored Bull Terrier, CH Glentoms You Were Mint For Me, and the Lhasa Apso, Desiderata Apsolutely Bianca.  His Best In Show was the Cavalier, Mondrian.  Mondrian has been the Number One Cavalier King Charles Spaniel for the last two years.  It’s Modrian’s and owner/handler Janet York’s second BIS this year.

Shadowland’s Devil In Disguise

We had a successful weekend going Winners Bitch both days with our Cairn Terrier, Shadowland’s Devil In Disguise (Dee Dee).  Our congratulations to fellow Cairn owner Cathy Burleson whose owner finished CH Moorskamp Only Love Will Do went BOB both days and Group Two (handled by Dee Dee’s breeder, D’Elda Germany) on Saturday.  Our thanks to judges Joe Gregory and Joe Tacker for the Winnners Bitch awards and our fellow Cairn exhibitors for making us feel so welcome.

TOUGH THREE DAYS IN ILLINOIS

GCH CH Sporting Field‘s Bahama Sands

(Photo by Robin Barry)

Belvidere IL was another place where you had three chances to visit an AKC dog show this weekend.  We have given you results on Friday’s Blackhawk Kennel Club show.  Saturday Kishwaukee Kennel Club took over and asked Chuck Winslow to consider Friday’s BIS winner, the English Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Nonnies Deja Vu, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Field‘s Bahama Sands, the Rottweiler, CH Burnkastle’s Chunk Of Topaz, the Norfolk Terrier, CH Max-Well’s Violet, the Pug, CH Riversong‘s Broadway Joe, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Spitfire, and the Puli, CH Moonshadow Rongyos Kiss Medme.  His Best was the Whippet, Tawny.  That’s nine BIS for Tawny and handler Amanda Giles, three in the last ten days.

GCH CH Dawin Spitfire

Sunday, the KKC did it all over again with Michael Dachel and the same Cocker, Norfolk, Pug, & Poodle, the Basset Hound, CH Topsfield-Sanchu American Express, the Alaskan Malamute, CH Catera’s Fun Fast N World Class, and the Polish Lowland Sheepdog, CH Starpon’s Mustang Sally Rae.   BIS went to the US’ Number Six Dog All Breeds, the Standard Poodle, Jetta.  Log that as BIS number 17 this year for Jetta and handler Sarah Riedle.

SUNDAY IN MICHIGAN

CH Firethorn & Sandpiper Easy On The Eyes

They had three shows in Marshall MI this weekend and we have reported out on two.  Sunday it was the Battle Creek Kennel Club hosting and Dr Ronald Spritzer judging BIS.  Looking for the win were the Gordon Setter, CH Firethorn & Sandpiper Easy On The Eyes, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Doberman Pinscher, CH A'Monde's Sand & Dunes Of Sahara, the Border Terrier, CH Tyrolian Eight Belles At Meadowlake, the Maltese, CH SeaBreeze Caribbean Sun Calling, the Chow Chow, CH Liontamer's Dial 1-800-Hotstuff, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder.    His Best was the Gordon, Carson.  It’s Carson’s fourth all breed BIS this year.

MORE TOP FIVE BIS

CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed

Our Top Five Dogs continue to collect the red, white, & blue rosettes.  In Berryville VA Sunday it was the nation’s Number Three Dog All Breeds, the Irish Setter, CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, picking up her 21st Best of the year.  Joining her and judge Don Evans for the fun were the Basenji, CH Reveille Push It To The Limit MV, Saturday’s BIS winner, the Number Four Dog All Breeds, the Boxder, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Border Terrier, CH Meadow Lake Overnight Celebrity, the Toy Poodle, GCH CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Keeshond, CH Darkenwald Cavalier O’ Southcar, and the Puli, CH Cordmaker Rumpus Bumpus. 

HAT TRICK IN DULUTH

GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice

We had a full schedule of shows this weekend and lots to tell you about.  We will start with the big story from Duluth MN where the country’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, scored the hat trick winning three of the four shows hosted by the Duluth Kennel Club.  We told you about the first win on Thursday.  Here’s how the rest of it went down.

Friday Dodger’s dance partners in William Bergum’s ring were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Rottweiler , GCH CH Cammcastle’s Friar Tuck, the Maltese, CH Rhapsody’s Regarding Henry, the Dalmatian, CH Troika’s Adagio, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Kridler’s Nutmeg V Signature.  Saturday Charlotte Clem McGowan saw Dodger, the same Rottie, Tux, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, CH Littleriver's Brynwood Celtie, the Longhaired Dachshund, CH Sunteckel's Samuel II, the Pug, GCH CH Woo Woo Serendipity, the Schipperke, CH Dante's Fire When Ready HOF, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, CH  Beaszak's Blue Moon.

GCH CH Woo Woo Serendipity

Sunday, Barbara Dempsey Alderman would close it out with Dodger, the aforementioned Dachshund, Pug, & Schipperke, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Holmrun's Really Truly Mine, and the Rough Collie, Highcroft Adoration.  Her Best was the Pug, Seri.  It was the first all breed BIS for Seri and breeder/owner/handler Gary Cupp.  Congratulations to Gary and co-breeder/owner Joy Cupp.

BACK2BACK BIIS 4 BOSCO

GCH CH Duba-Dae’s Who’s Your Daddy

The Boxer, GCH CH Duba-Dae’s Who’s Your Daddy, has made it BACK2BACK BIS, taking the day two Best In Show at the Del Monte Kennel Club event in Carmel CA.  Bosco’s fellow finalists in Edward F Lyons Jr’s ring were the English Setter, CH Set’r Ridge’s Exclusively Gold, the Whippet, GCH CH Counterpoint Painted By Bohem, the Welsh Terrier, CH Darwyn's I'm Not Arguing That, the Havanese, CH Oeste’s Havnfun Playin An Outlaw, the Standard Poodle, CH Ariel Arietta, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Heatherhill Dazzle Me Montana.  The wins put Bosco just outside the Top ten Dogs All Breeds.

TWIN BROOKS KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins

The New York crowd abandoned Long Island for Morristown NJ today for the first of two shows from the Twin Brooks Kennel Club.  Today’s show was won by the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.  Among the other finalists were the Golden Retriever, CH Hillock Honey Honey Bear’s Purple Pizzazz, yesterday’s BIS winner, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession, a Great Pyrenees from the Veteran Class (and Best Veteran In Show), CH Impyrial's Love American Style, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Castle Rock’s Sbigstaff Mad About You, the Affenpinscher, CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, and the Schipperke,CH DeLamer’s Just Wait And Sea.  Today was Roy’s 32nd career all breed BIS, just three shy of the breed record.

GREEN MOUNTAIN KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Cerise Tender Is The Night

The Green Mountain Dog Club closed the weekend in Essex Junction VT with Dr Robert Smith in the final ring  with the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise’s Tender Is The Night, the Borzoi, CHe Greyhaven Wizard’s Crystal, yesterday’s BIS winner, GCH CH Nakodo’s Reign Of Glory, the Irish Terrier, CH Fleet St Fenway Fan, the Shih Tzu, CH Peking’s Midnight Vision At Wenshu, the Bulldog, CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Happiharbor Saddle Lane TY.  His Best was the Springer, Zelda.  It’s the second this year for Zelda and handler Howard Huber Jr.

DAY THREE IN MADISON OHIO

CH Nashira’s Ciro Of Anjari JC

Kenneth Berg was in Madison OH today to pick a BIS for the Grand River Kennel Club.  He had his pick of the Golden Retriever, CH Goodtime’s I Rest My Case, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Nashira’s Ciro Of Anjari JC, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Skansen’s Bacchus, the Kerry Blue Terrier, CH Heritage Mickey Devine Of Kilgawny, the Italian Greyhound, CH Agape’ Dimare Rum For The Border, the Standard Poodle, Hillwood Ale Kai Walking On Air, and the Briard, CH Honeycreek’s Chantilly Lace.  He chose the Ridgeback, Ciro.  It was the second BIS of the year for the country’s Number Two Rhodesian Ridgeback.

BERRYVILLE VA SATURDAY RESULTS

GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream

(Photo by InfocusByMiguel)

Before we turn in tonight we want to tell you about the Shawnee Kennel Club show in Berryville VA.  Sue Woodle had the pleasure of a final with the Irish Setter, CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, the Basenji, CH Reveille Pushed To The Limit MV, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Thor-Kourt Tweetbt Tyrakeag, the Toy Poodle, CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Schipperke, CH Aned’s Le Rocher Noir, and the Puli, CH Cordmaker Rumpus Bumpus.  Best went to the country’s Number One Working Dog, the Boxer, Scarlett.   BIS number 20 this year for Scarlet, keeps the race very tight among our Top Five Dogs.

DOG SHOW HEAVEN

GCH CH Duba-Dae's Who's Your Daddy

Dog shows just don’t get prettier than the Del Monte Kennel Club show in Carmel CA.  If we were to die and got to heaven, it would be a dog show weekend in Carmel CA.  Today’s version had James R White in a final with the Vizsla, CH Tivoliz Now Pay Attention SH OA OAJ CD RN, the Bloodhound Quiet Creek’s Kiss And tell, the Boxer, GCH CH Duba-Dae's Who's Your Daddy, the Welsh Terrier, CH Darwyn's I'm Not Arguing That, the Brussels Griffon, CH Cashin’s Walk The Line, the  Standard Poodle, CH Monfort Ariel Arietta, and the Bearded Collie, CH BrigadoonDayBarBelieveItOrNot.  His BIS was the Boxer, Bosco. It was the ninth all breed Best this year for Bosco and owner/handler Wendy Bettis.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY KC RESULTS

GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy

The nation’s Number Two Dog All Breeds, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, was in Essex Junction VT to pick up the BIS at today’s Champlain Valley Kennel Club show.  Joining Malachy in Patricia Mowbray-Morgan’s ring were the English Springer Spaniel, CH Cerise’s Tender Is The Night, the 15” Beagle, Langrigg Star Of The Stage, yesterday’s BIS, the Akita, CH Nokoda’s Reign Of Glory, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Stelle Your Heart, the Bulldog, CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Shoal Creek’s Sangria V Barick.    Malachy was bred by Jim & Jean Smith of England, is owned by Iris Love, Sandra Middlebrooks, DavidFitzpatrick, and handled by David.  Congratulations to them all.

AUSSIE AT ASHTABULA KC

GCH CH Myshara’s Dream Girl

Douglas R Holloway Jr was in the final ring today for the Ashtabula Kennel Club in Madison OH.  His super seven were the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Kan-Point’s Leading The chase, the Red Bone Coonhound from the Bred By Class, Twisted Creek They Call Me Thunder, the Bernese Mountain Dog, GCH CH Liebenhund’s Who’s Your Daddy, the Staffordshire Bull tesrrier, CH Angranian Derry Mucker, the Japanese Chin, GCH CH Tanzen’s OK Storm Of Zen-Chins, the Bulldog, CH Cash;s Bringin Sexy Back, the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Myshara’s Dream Girl.  His BIS was the Aussie, Beyonce.  That’s the fourth this year for Beyonce and handler Jamie Clute.

MEET ME IN MICHIGAN

GCCH CH Genesis Silverado

and handler Marcelo Veras

We have results from Marshall MI and yesterday’s Holland Michigan Kennel Club show and today’s Battle Creek Kennel Club event.  Yesterday Bettyann Hale got the first look at the Gordon Settter, CH Firethorn And Sandpiper Easy On The Eyes, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Genesis Silverado, the Doberman Pinscher, CH A'Monde Sand & Dunes Of Sahara, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Aljanar Dealin With The Devil, the Shih Tzu, CH Halllmark Joelie Austin Powers, the Lhasa Apso, CH Northwind Nothing Buyt Trouble, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lambluv’s Gambolon Blue Thunder.  Best was the Old English, Elvis.  It’s lucky number seven this year for Elvis and breeder/owner/handler Jere Marder.

Today, Richard V Miller got to see the same Gordon Setter, Afghan, & Shih Tzu, the Rottweiler, CH Avatar White Rose No Shelter From The Storm, and CH Kerrisel's Here's Looking At You, the French Bulldog, CH Suirac's Deal Or No Deal, & the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Quiche’s Glamor Girl.  Best was the glorious Afghan, Dylan, perfectly partnered by the always smooth Marcelo Veras.  Dylan and Marcelo have had four BIS weekends in a row for a total of ten this year.  You won’t find a more glamorous couple on the circuit this year.

WE'RE BACK WITH MORE RESULTS

GCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession

We are just back from our local show, today’s Greater Shelby Kennel Club event in Southaven MS where we got another Winners Bitch on our Cairn Terrier, Shadowland’s Devil In Disguise aka Dee Dee.  Our thanks to our Terrier buds, D’Elda Germany & Kathy Burleson, for their assistance and a special thanks to judge Joe Gregory for the win.  A family engagement kept us from staying for the BIS call, but we did return to results for you out there.

From Riverhead NY we hear that the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession has collected her 23rd career BIS, the latest coming at today’s Riverhead Kennel Club show.  Lola was accompanied in Carol Resiman’s final  by the Pointer, CH Marjetta Rave Review JH, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Mi-Ti's Three Cheers, yeste3rday’s BIS winner, the  Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Lil Itch Cheerleader, the Miniature Pinscher, CH Kimro's Soldier Boy, the Tibetan Terrier, CH Panchen's Great Ball Of Fire, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.  Lola, who now has twelve BIS this year, was bred and is owned by Marcelo Chagas & M F & Alessandra Botelho.  Congratulations to them all.