Saturday, January 23, 2010

OAKLAND COUNTY KC

Novi MI & the Oakland County Kennel Club have checked in. Today it was James R White in the final ring.

CH Kaska’s Capture The Moment

Joining him were the English Setter, CH Kaska’s Capture The Moment, the Whippet Kamada’s Instant Millionaire, the Bernese Mountain Dog, CH Avatar’s Try Try Again, the Irish Terrier, CH Dearg Madra’s Foolish Pleasure, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Mondrian VH Lamslag RE, Boston Terrier, CH Annalee’s Told Ya So, and the Bearded Collie, CH Wildwood Kinikia Nobody’s Fool.

BIS went to the English Setter, Logan, bred by Lee Gancer, Lindsey Kuhn & Carey Clark and owned by Lee & Lindsey. Congratulations to them all.

GREENVILLE MS BIS

CH Cordmaker’s Field Of Dreams

While we wait for results from Portland, we have this tidbit from just down the road in Greenville MS. Another of our 2009 top ten has made his first 2010 appearance on the BIS podium. The Puli, CH Cordmaker’s Field Of Dreams, was the Greenville Mississippi Kennel Club’s Best In Show today under judge Roger Hartinger.

Conrad finished 2009 as the number one Puli, number one Herding Dog, & number three Dog All Breeds with 33 all BIS & 112 Herding Group Firsts. Congratulations to breeders Patricia Turner, Anna Quigley & Alice & Steve Lawrence, owners Susan Huebner & Jackie Beaudoin, and handler Linda Pitts.

TEXAS RESULTS

From Rosenberg TX & the Fort Bend Kennel Club we hear that Jon Cole‘s BIS today was the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, CH Heart Of Gold Power Play.

CH Heart Of Gold Power Play

Also in the final ring were the English Setter, CH Whisky Ridge’s Dalwhinnie, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Afterglow Ebeneezer, the Portuguese Water Dog, CH Timbermist's Foot Off The Boat, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Dalrada’s Mystic, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Orchard Hill Shirmont Backtalk, and the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Vaje's Miss Jayne Hathaway.

Powell finished 209 as the number one Cardigan with one all breed BIS and 11 top Herding Group awards. Congratulations to breeders/owners Lisa & Jay Phillips and handler Sherri Samel Hurst.

FAMILIAR FACE GETS FIRST 2010 BIS

Last year’s number two dog all breeds, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton, Picked up her first BIS of the new year at today’s Carroll Kennel Club’s show in West Friendship MD.

CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton

Also gracing Richard William Powell’s final were the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, CH Fireside’s Spontaneous Combustion, yesterday’s BIS winner, the Scottish Deerhound, CH Foxcliffe Hickory Wind, the Irish Terrier, CH Fleet St Fenway Fan, the Toy Poodle, CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Bichon Frise, CH Risgae’s Duke Of Wessex, and a Shetland Sheepdog from the classes, Homespun Allspice Silverlicious NAJ.

The Doberman, CJ, finished 2009 with 51 all breed Bests and 115 Working Group Firsts. Congratulations to breeders Carmen Pitts & Gwen Demilta, owners Nancy Bosley & Julie Porter & Carmen Pitts, and handler Carissa DeMilta Shimpeno.

FLORIDA HAT TRICK

We warned you earlier that the ten shows in Brooksville FL in the aggregate could dominate the larger shows held in Palm Springs & Portland. However, since no one dog has dominated that doggy decathalon up to now we still have a rankings race. Today that race took a dramatic turn.

CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice

Kent Delaney called the BIS at today’s Clearwater Kennel Club, the ninth leg of the ten show marathon. The seven dogs with the stamina to last till now were the The German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Star K’s Mile Hi Valentine, the Afghan Hound, CH Genesis Silverado, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Phillmar Sobe Monster, winner of the two most recent of the prior eight shows, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Toy Manchester Terrier, CH Burmack’s Rosie V Evrmor, the Keeshond, CH Sprookje Lunar Appelation, and the Briard, CH déjà vu All Over Again.

Picking up the hat trick was the Smooth Fox, Dodger. Dodger, last year’s number five dog all breeds, used this cluster as the springboard for his 2009 campaign. He’s off to an even better start this year.

Friday, January 22, 2010

LIVONIA KC RESULTS

While top ten dogs are beginning to emerge in Oregon and Florida, we have another contender emerging today in Novi MI. The Shih Tzu, CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers picked up his second Best In Show of the year. Today’s win came under Mrs Houston (Toddie) Clark at the Livonia Kennel Club show.

Also in the final seven were the Irish Setter, CH Rosette’s No Stone Unturned, the Whippet Kamada’s Instant Millionaire, yesterday’s BIS winner, the Siberian Husky, CH Synama Wood Imp, the West Highland White Terrier, Blythfell Fergus, the Lowchen, CH Touche’s Undercover Agent Rainbow, and the Bearded Collie, CH Wildwood Kinikia Nobody’s Fool.

We still have not been able to put our hands on a photo of this dog, but we did find out that he was BOB from the classes at the Shih Tzu Club of America’s May specialty. Look for our updated top ten on Wednesday.

PORTLAND DAY TWO

The Dog Fanciers Association Of Oregon took over in Portland OR today with Dana Cline in the final ring.

CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed

Looking for the BIS were the Irish Setter, CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, the Afghan Hound, CH Thaon's Mowgli, the Boxer, CH Duba Dae’s Who’s Your Daddy, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek, the Silky Terrier, CH Safire Rock It To The Stars, the Standard Poodle, CH Brighton Lakeridge Summer In The Hamptons, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Avalon Frontier Sleepnlady Webber.

It was the Irish Setter, Emily, grabbing the big prize. This puts Emily and handler Adam Bernardin in the number one spot all breeds. While that may change when we tabulate all the points from this weekend, we recommend they bask in the moment.

CARROLL KC RESULTS

The Carroll Kennel Club kicked off a four day stand in West Friendship MD with Mary Ann Alston in the BIS ring.

CH Foxcliffe Hickory Wind

Asking for her attention were the English Cocker Spaniel, CH Brasswind Remember When, the Scottish Deerhound, CH Foxcliffe Hickory Wind, 2009’s number two dog all breeds, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Alisaton, the West Highland White Terrier, CH Mar-Ken-Char’s Superhero, last year’s number one Toy Dog, the Toy Poodle, CH Smash Jp Moon Wal, the Dalmatian, CH Starseeker N Brooksides Belagio, and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

It was the Deerhound, Hickory, picking up her second BIS of the New Year. Looks like our top ten will see a lot of new dogs next week.

EIGHT DOWN, TWO TO GO

The Tampa Bay Kennel Club held their second show of the Florida-Free-For-All today in Brooksville, the eighth show of ten at the site this month.

CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice

Alane Gomez had some newcomers and some returnees in her final ring. They were the English Cocker Spaniel, CH Itoba Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong, the Afghan Hound, CH Genesis Silverado, the Boxer, CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Pug, CH Riversong’s Broadway Joe, the Standard Poodle, CH Dawin Spitfire, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Warwick’s Paint the Town Red.

He became one of our first DOGS2WATCH after a great performance in Florida in January of 2009, and today he picked up his second BIS in as many days. It was the third BIS this year for Dodge and handler Amy Booth We will be updating our rankings after this weekend’s numbers are in.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

MICHIGAN RESULTS

While we have been focused on the big prizes in Oregon & Florida, we do not want to forget that there is a four day cluster going on 30 miles northwest of Detroit in Novi MI.

CH Indigo’s Synama Wood Imp

Houston Clark’s superlative seven were the Weimaraner, CH Doc's Seven Ships Of Acadia, the Whippet, CH Kamada’s Instant Millionaire, the Siberian Husky, CH Indigo’s Synama Wood Imp, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Smywyre Make My Day, back from Florida with a BIS rosette the Shih Tzu, CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, the Boston Terrier, CH Sharon Valley Stryk “N” It Rich, and the Bovier des Flandres, CH Quiche Demetrius.

It was the Siberian, Pixie, winning BIS today. Although Pixie did win a BISS at the Delaware Valley Siberian Husky Club’s November specialty, we do think this is the three year old‘s first all breed BIS. Congratulations to breeders Dr & Mrs David Qualls, Patty Powell & Betty Mitchell, owners Dr David Qualls, Patty Powell, & Johanna DuWaldt Coutu, and handler Jessica Plourde.

FIRST PORTLAND RESULTS

Today’s Tualatin Kennel Club show is the first of the four all breed shows of the giant Rose City Classic cluster. This is likely to be the second largest weekend all year, surpassed only by Louisville KY’s March Madness.

CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici

Today it was Norman Patton in the final ring with the Golden Retriever, CH Gaia of Yoshida Enterprise Jp, the Pharaoh Hound, DC Hallam's Phorest OF Bek-By SC, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici, the Welsh Terrier, CH Bayleigh Shaireab's Super Hero, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Full Of Malarkey Miles Of Aisles, the Dalmatian, CH Tramac Joyride'n With Spotlight, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Avalon Frontier Sleepnlady Webber .

Best In Show went to the Doberman, FiFi. Fifi , just 20 months old, is relatively new on the scene. Look for this girl to make a whole lot of noise. Congratulations to breeders/owners Joslyn and Kevin Mullins and handler Michelle Santana.

INVERNESS FLORIDA KC RESULTS

It was slickers & rainboots today in Brooksville FL as the Inverness Florida Kennel Club hosted day seven of the annual eleven day dog show marathon in the “Sunshine State”.

CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice

Joining Rolland Pelland in the soggy final ring were the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH Bracon’s Leaping Lily Pads, the Smooth Dachshund, CH Pawprint Add-Sim’s Sahasra MS, the Standard Schnauzer, CH Pepper Tree Zorro V Morgenwald, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Pug, CH Rversong’s Broadway Joe, the Lhasa Apso, CH My Thai Ta Sen Halleluiah Chorus, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Shoal Creek’s Sangria V Barick.

It was the Smooth Fox, Dodger, picking up his second BIS of the year. Dodger finished 2009 as the number five dog all breeds. This win puts him in that same spot in our early new year rankings.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

FLORIDA MARATHON RESUMES

The Manatee Kennel Club opened the second week of our Florida marathon in Brooksville with Cathy Daugherty in the final ring.

CH Kimro’s Soldier Boy

Joining her were the Black Cocker Spaniel who has already won two BIS on the cluster, CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Afghan Hound who won the Tampa Bay Kennel Club’s leg of the race, CH Genesis Silverado, the Boxer, CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Kerry Blue Terrier, CH Blue Beard’s Suddenly Bridey, the Miniature Pinscher, CH Kimro’s Soldier Boy, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Vaje’s Miss Jayne Hathaway, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Kaleef’s Caterina V Kenlyn.

Best In Show went to Kimberly A Pastella-Calvacca’s breeder/owner handled MinPin, Major. Major finished 2009 as the number one MinPin with one all breed BIS & 32 Toy Group Firsts. Major was bred by Kim, Anthony Calvacca, Robin Greenslade & Howard Schwell, She co-owns Major with Linda & Richard Stark. Our congratulations to them all.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

A WHOLE LOT OF DOG SHOWS GOING ON

Our Florida marathon resumes Wednesday in Brooksville with the Manatee Kennel Club’s second offering of the set. The RVs will remain in the lot until through Sunday. Some of the Florida crowd have already left for Portland OR where they will kick it off tomorrow with an all Terrier event sponsored by the Terrier Association Of Oregon. We expect the fireworks to really start on Thursday when the Tualatin Kennel Club & the Dog Fanciers Association Of Oregon weigh in with four all breed shows. Make no mistake the Portland set will have a major impact on our 2010 race.

Ventura CA Coastline

Savvy competitors have plenty of options this week. They can choose from foursomes in chilly Novi MI offered by the Livonia & Oakland County Kennel Clubs or in wet, but warmer Ventura CA where the Simi Valley, San Fernando & Channel City Kennel Clubs will team with the Ventura County Dog Fanciers Association or in West Friendship MD where the Carroll & Annapolis Kennel Clubs will set up shop.

Moon Over Anchorage AK

The Packerland Kennel Club, Winnegamie Dog Club, & Oshkosh Kennel Club will offer three shows in Oshkosh WI and the Central Iowa Kennel Club, the Mississippi Kennel Club, & the Fort Bend Kennel Club will offer twofers in Des Moines IA, Greenville MS, & Rosenberg TX, respectively. The truly adventurous can try their luck in Anchorage AK with the Kenai &
Alaska Kennel Clubs or in Ewa HI with the West Oahu Kennel Club.

PUYALLUP DFA

The early leader in this year’s rankings race is the Whippet, CH Starline Chanel. Chanel and handler Lori Wilson kept their lead over the field through the weekend with another BIS win yesterday.

CH Starline Chanel & handle Lori Wilson

Her latest admirer was Judith Goodin, BIS judge at Monday’s Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers in Puyallup WA. Also asking for the judge’s attention were the Golden Retriever, CH Rush Hill’s River Road Payoff, the Siberian Husky, CH Highlander's Rivercard O'Ruskai, the Smooth Fox CH Warfox High MtN Rocky Mountain High, the Shitzu CH Amitzu China Doll, the Bichon Frise, CH Paray's Rime Time, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH PaRay Cirque Du Soleil.

We have a day off today before the Florida Marathon resumes tomorrow and the Portland OR shows begin on Thursday. We look for those two venues to narrow our crowded field of 2010 hopefuls going into February.

Monday, January 18, 2010

PASCO FL KC

We’ve reached the half way mark of our ten show Florida marathon. Today’s host was the Pasco Florida Kennel Club and today’s BIS judge was Dr Steve Keating.

CH Bravo N Sunset Stealing Time

His seven options were the Irish Setter, CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, yesterday’s BIS winner, the Afghan Hound, CH Genesis Silverado, the Boxer, CH Bravo N Sunset Stealing Time, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Minature Pinscher, CH Kimro’s Soldier Boiy, the Standard Poodle, CH Dawin Spitfire, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Kaleef Caterina V Kenlyn.

Today’s Best was the Boxer, Sherman. Sherman finished 2009 in the top ten working dogs with six all breed BIS and 38 Working Group top prizes. Congratulations to breeder Karen Deschambault, owners Cheryl & Keith Robbins, George & Barabra Adkins , & Dave & Jan Yenne, and handler Michael Shepherd.

MERRIMACK VALLEY KC DAY TWO

The Merrimack Valley Kennel Club had so much fun at their show yesterday in Fitchbug MA they did it again today.

CH Tumomak Simbamoyo JC

Betty Jo Patrick wrapped up the four day stay with the Vizla, CH Kezdet’s Grand Mark Gedeon JH, the Rhodeisan Ridgeback, CH Tumomak Simbamoyo JC, the Saint Bernard CH Mickey III, the West Highland White Terrier, CH Deerhaven Hez Justin Kredible At Orion, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Mondrian VH Lamslag RE, the Schipperke, CH De Lamer Pink Flamingo, and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

And talking about redos, the Ridgeback, Simbamoyo, posted the back2back BIS. We guess that if you are only going to do a few shows a year, this is the way to go. Bravo!

CHESAPEAKE KC OF MD

The Chesapeake Kennel Club Of Maryland‘s Sunday show was the last of five this past week in Fredericksburg VA.

CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman

Karin Ashe closed the set with the Pointer, CH Seasyde Dobe’s Den In Fashion, the American Foxhound, CH Kiarry’s Walkin On Sunshine, the the Rottweiller, CH Falkor Taking Care Of Bizness STNHDG, the Skye Terrier, CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Pekingese, Palacegarden Malachy, the Chow Chow, Liontamer‘s Dial 1-800-Hotstuff, and the Pyrenean Shepherd, CH Germinate De La Brise RN.

BIS went to the Skye, Buddy, his second of the new year. Buddy was the top Skye in the US last year and obviously intends to improve on his 2009 record.

ASHTABULA KC

Up in Hamburg NY, the Ashtabula KC closed out the three day weekend with Janet Turnage Nahikian in the final ring.

CH Ta-Jon's Whose Your Sugar Daddy?

Her lucky seven were the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, CH Cal-I-Co Hialeah, the English Foxhound, CH Foxhrode Thndafrmdwnunda, Saturday’s BIS winner, the Rottweiler, CH Cammcastle's Friar Tuck, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Tamedale Orinoco, the Maltese, CH Ta-Jon's Whose Your Sugar Daddy?, the Standard Poodle, CH Hillwood Dassi De-Lovely, and the Australian Shepherd, Hearthside Absolootly Shameless.

BIS went to the the 2009 American Maltese Association National Specialty Winner. Congratulations to breeders Tammy A Simon & John W Simon Jr and Timothy Lehman who co-owns with Tammy.

DAY TWO CORPUS CHRISTIE DAY TWO

The Corpus Christie Kennel Club gave us two shows in Sinton TX this weekend, We told you all about Saturday’s show. Here’s Sunday’s results.

CH Dalriada’s Mystic

Jean Fournier saw the Golden Retriever, CH Toasty’s Treasure Island, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Afterglow Ebeneezer, the Newfoundland, CH Bifrost's Gust O'Boradaile, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Dalriada’s Mystic, the Miniature Pinscher, CH Windwalkers Call In The Clowns, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Vaje's Miss Jayne Hathaway, and the Rough Collie, CH Sylvan Argent Simply Irresistible.

Her Best In Show was our DOG2WATCH, the Wire Fox, Boo. Boo entered the 2009 race very late and still posted five all breed BIS & nine Terrier Group Firsts. Congratulations to breeder/owner Cara Campbell DVM, co-owners Mike Doleski, Cecelia Ruggles & Beth Dowd and handler Scott Sommer.

MEA CULPAS & BIS WINNERS

We’ve had a few stumbles over the weekend and although many of you may have missed our missteps, we do want to apologize to you all.

We get a lot of our most timely show reports from Moss Bow Foley (MBF). During the last week MBF’s website INFODOG has experienced some errors. We are not certain of the causes, but we do know they have been test driving a new system. When it is fully implemented it will provide us real time results which we are thrilled about. In the meantime, we have reported some incorrect results. In most cases, we have been able to get the correct results up within minutes, thanks to our ever vigilante readers.

All that being said, you may have noted that we gave you thirteen show reports over the weekend. Here’s what we missed. Just down the road from us is Starkville MS where the Golden Triangle Kennel Club Of Mississippi had two shows this weekend.

CH Alpenspirits Lion King

On Saturday, judge Kenneth Buxton went over the Brittany, CH Melridge Stir N' It Up, the Basset Hound, CH Baywind-Craigwood Smokin In Havana, the Bernese Mountain Dog, CH Alpenspirits Lion King, the Sealyham Terrier, CH Goodspice Sweep'Em Up Hoover, the Pekingese, CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Chaoyang Chick Magnet At Asia, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Briarbrooks Gold Credit.

BIS went to the three year old Sealyham. Not as well known as some other Sealyhams these last two years, this boy still managed 13 Group placements in 2009. We do think this is his first all breed Best. Congratulations to breeder Margery Good and owner Valerie Teany.

Sunday, Joe Gregory saw the same finalists, save one the Afghan Hound, CH Landwehr Wildfire. His Best was the Bernese, Leo. Leo finished 2009 as the top scoring Bernese in all breed completion with one BIS and 16 Working Group Firsts. Congratulations to breeder/owner Mylene Turbide, co-breeder Natalie Ellis, and co-owner Dawn Hitchcock. Check back in a few we have more.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

SAMMAMISH KC

Today in Puyallup WA it was the Sammamish Kennel Club with George Murray selecting the Best In show.

CH Rush Hill's River Road Payoff &
Breeder/owner/handler Tonya Strubel
(Photo Courtesy American Kennel Club)

He saw the Golden Retriever, CH Rush Hill’s River Road Payoff, the Whippet Starline Chanel, the Portuguese Water Dog, CH Aviator Luck Be A Lady, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Sarendon For Your Eyes Only, the Affenpinscher, CH Tamarin's Top Banana, the Bichon Frise, CH My Bliss Petite Coquette, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lambluv's Gambolon Blue Thunder.

His BIS was the Golden, Vegas. Vegas & breeder/owner/handler Tonya Struble were the Best Bred By Exhibitor In Show at last month’s AKC/Eukanuba National Championship over some of the toughest competition all year. Vegas finished 2009 with four all breed BIS & 12 Sporting Group Firsts. Congratulations to Tonya & her co-breeders Mike & Suzzane Rapier and co-owners Mark Struble & Kelsey Dunn.

TAMPA BAY KC

One of the best things about our ongoing Florida funfest is the opportunity to get to see so many great dogs in one place. Today it was the Tampa Bay Kennel Club and we got to see some dogs in the final we had not yet seen this week.

CH Genesis Silverado

Joining Carole Beattie in the BIS ring were the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Afghan Hound, CH Genesis Silverado, the Great Dane, CH Echolane-Darlin’s Beyond A Shadow Of A Doubt, the Kerry Blue Terrier, CH Cranmoss Finbar Of Colinca, the Miniature Pinscher, CH Kimro’s Soldier Boy, the Standard Poodle, CH Dawin Spitfire, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Kaleef Caterina V Kenlyn.

BIS went to 2009’s number one Afghan, Dylan. Dylan finished last year with six all breed Bests and 51 Hound Group top awards. Congratulations to breeders Lou Guerrero, Hank Nave & L Schanzle, owner John Shaw, and handler Marcelo Veras.

MERRIMACK VALLEY KC DAY ONE

Today the Merrimack Valley Kennel Club held their first of two shows this weekend in Fitchburg MA. Day one featured Sharon A Krogh in the final ring.

CH Tumomak Simbamoyo JC

Sunday’s last seven standing were the English Setter, CH Reidwood Red Alert, the Rhodeisan Ridgeback, CH Tumomak Simbamoyo JC, the Saint Bernard CH Mickey III, a Kerry Blue Terrier from the open dog class, Wildside’s Analyze This, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Mondrian VH Lamslag RE, the French Bulldog, CH Petite Cherie Femme De Puissance, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Windfall Slam Dunk.

Today it was the Rhodesian, a local dog, picking up the BIS. We are not sure where this guy has been for the past two years, but it is a treat to see him here in the ring. Congratulations to breeder/owner Susan Rexford.

CORPUS CHRISTIE KC DAY ONE

Joe C Walton couldn’t be in Brooksville FL to watch his Shih Tzu, CH Hallmark Joelei Austin Powers go BIS Saturday. He was busy judging BIS at the day one show of the Corpus Christi Kennel Club in Sinton TX .

CH Toasty’s Treasure Island

His super seven were the Golden Retriever, CH Toasty’s Treasure Island, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Afterglow Ebeneezer, the Bull Mastiff, CH Brynmar's Road Warrior, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Dalrada’s Mystic, the Miniature Pinscher, CH Windwalkers Call In The Clowns, the Bichon Frise, CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, CH Heart of Gold Power Play.

His Best In Show was 2009’s number four dog all breeds, the Golden, Treasure. Treasure ended 2009 with 23 BIS and 89 Sporting Group Firsts. Congratulations to breeders/owners Jerome and Pamela Oxenberg co-owner Jane Bates, and handler Clint Livingston.