FRANKLIN TN FRIDAY

CH Foxcliffe Hickory Wind

We had hoped that we would be well enough to make at least one of the Franklin TN shows, but, alas, it was not to be. Our apologies to all those we had planned to meet and our special apologies to the Cairn exhibitors who had been counting on our entry.

Equally, frustrating is the missed opportunity to see some of the nation’s best dogs this weekend. Friday’s Tullahoma Kennel Club of Tennessee show featured Elizabeth Muthard in the final ring with the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Ripsnorter's Mt View Lookout, the Scottish Deerhound, CH Foxcliffe Hickory Wind, the Siberian Husky, CH Topaz T.R.O.U.B.L E., the Norwich Terrier, CH Skyscot's Poker Chip, the Pekingese, CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Schipperke, CH Dante Fire When Ready, the German Shepherd Dog, CH Shoal Creek's Sangria V Barick.

BIS went to the Deerhound, Hickory. She has been incredibly dominant in her Group wining three quarters of the Groups she has appeared in for a total of 19 Group wins.

OFF AND RUNNING

CH J'Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice

We are taking advantage of the absence of our hovering angel of mercy this morning, to catch up on the latest show results. Michele Billings had the call Friday at the day two show of the Kennel Club of Greater Victoria in San Antonio TX.

She chose her Best from the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH Casablanca's Thrilling Seduction, the Greyhound, CH Grandcru Clos Erasmus, the Boxer, CH Bravo N Sunset Stealing Time, Thursday’s BIS winner, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH J'Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Maltese, CH Rhapsody's Too Many Remarks, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Vaje's Miss Jayne Hathaway, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Kridler's Nutmeg V. Signature.

We have to admit that we are a bit surprised that we have another Terrier running away with the top ranking, that is until we realize that it is the Smooth Fox, Dodger handled by Amy Booth. This couple appears to be intent on leaving everyone else behind this year. Friday’s win gives them sixteen BIS, twice as many as any other contender.

NASHVILLE KC

CH Fireside’s Spontaneous Combustion

We had planned to be in Franklin TN this weekend before the flu intervened. Patricia Trotter called the first BIS of the stay for the Nashville Kennel Club on Thursday. Her options were the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, CH Fireside’s Spontaneous Combustion, The English Foxhound, CH Foxrhodes Virgil's Morgan, the Tibetan Mastiff, CH Seng Khri Bartok Of Dawa, the Border Terrier, CH Devon Lady Simper Fi, the Shih Tzu, CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, the Schipperke, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Shoal Creek's Sangria V Barick.

Her Best was the WPG, Buster. That’s number three this year for Buster& handler Michelle Scott and suddenly we have a brand new Sporting Group.

WE'RE NOT DEAD YET

CH J'Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice

As some of you have surmised, we have been in bed with a particularly nasty bug for the past four days. We’ve cajoled our wife, Nurse Ratched, to let us have our netbook long enough to post some results.

Lorraine Bouwell opened the four day stop in San Antonio TX for the Kennel Club of Greater Victoria. She had a truly sublime seven including the Golden Retriever, CH Gold-Rush Rag Time Cowboy, the Greyhound, CH Grandcru Clos Erasmus, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Kenro's Happy Hour, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH J'Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Pekingese, CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar, the Bichon Frise, CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Kridler's Nutmeg V. Signature.

She chose the country’s number one dog all breeds, the Smooth Fox, Dodger. We have that Dodger’s 15th big one, but it could just be the fever. Thanks to all of you that sent inquiries about our health.

TWO BIS WINING BORDERS

CH Devon Lady Semper Fi

The nature of the blogosphere is that we make lots of errors. The reality of the matter is that we cover so much data in such an abbreviated time that errors are an accepted part of the business. Happily, we have such loyal and knowledgeable readers that our errors are brought to our attention quickly.

This morning we reported that the Border Terrier, CH Tyrolian Eight Belles At Meadowlake, was the only Border to win an all breed BIS this year. While we did check those stats in the usual places, the traditional sources are only current through 31 January. Had we searched our own archives we would have seen that we reported that the Border Terrier, CH Devon Lady Semper Fi posted back2back Bests in Hobb NM on February 6th & 7th.

We are delighted to be reminded that we have two BIS winning Border Terriers this year. And we thank all you who wrote to us to tell us so.

MORE FROM TEXAS & CALIFORNIA

CH Stonehaven Lord Of The Rings

Now for some catch up. We did tell you that the Boxer, CH Bravo N Sunset Stealing Time, was Marilyn Spacht’s choice for BIS Saturday at the day one show of the Faith City Kennel Club in Wichita Falls TX. We now can tell you that her other finalists were the Weimaraner, CH Harline Win'Weim It's My 2nd Martini, the Whippet, CH Cove Creek Minuette, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Sonnenschein River Chase, the Cairn Terrier, CH Stonehaven Lord Of The Rings, the Papillon, CH Wildfire On The Rocks, the Bulldog, CH Major League National Treasure, the Rough Collie, CH Windcrest Swept Away. Meanwhile, they wrapped up a four day stop in Hanford CA yesterday. We had previously reported on Thursday’s winners and also told you that the BIS winners on Friday and Saturday were the Alaskan Malamute, CH Catanya’s Latin Lover, and the Affenpinscher, CH Tamarin Top Banana, respectively.

Friday, at the Sequoia Kennel Club’s day two show, Judith Daniels also saw the Brittany , CH Vem Country Mile, the Saluki, CH Carmas Indian Summer, the Great Dane, CH Double D Daynakin Party Brew, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Warfox High Mtn Rocky Mountain High, the above named Affenpinscher, the Standard Poodle, CH Penndragon Masaniello, and the Border Collie, CH Borderfame Singnature.

CH Aviators Luck Be A Lady

At Saturday’s day one show of the Kings Kennel Club of California, Dr Roger S Pritchard had the company of the Brittany, CH Britt's Ramblin' Bourne Identity, the Black & Tan Coonhound, CH Silver Ridge Showtyme At Windbourne, the Poruguese Water Dog, CH Aviators Luck Be A Lady, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Char Dar's Merry Manhattan, the Miniature Poodle, CH Durandel Fashionista, and the previously mentioned Border Collie.

Sunday, Barbara Dempsey Alderman, closed it out for the Kings KC with the Weimaraner, CH Silhouettes LifeInTheFastlane, Saturday’s Coonhound, PWD, & Lakie, Friday’s Standard Poodle, and the German Shepherd Dog, Rivendell's Xenia. Her Best was the PWD, Lady Bug. It’s the first this year for Lady Bug and handler Amy Rutherford. In 2009 they two had five all breed Bests & 22 Working Group top awards. Lady Bug was bred by Cathy Dugan who co-owns with Victor Malzoni Jr, Jerson Valle & Cathy Dugan. Congratulations to everyone associated with this splendid girl.

WISCONSIN KC SUNDAY

CH Tyrolian Eight Belles At Meadowlake

Walter Sommerfelt had the final ring on day two of the Wisconsin Kennel Club’s shows in West Allis WI. His seven were the Golden Retrievrer, CH Avalor's Inxs, the Saluki, CH Sandstorm Blue Nile Bubbles Of Jatara, the Afghan Hound, CH Thaon's Mowgli, the Samoyed, CH Polar Mist War Admiral, the Border Terrier, CH Tyrolian Eight Belles At Meadowlake, Saturday’s BIS winner, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Mondrian V.H. Lamslag RE, the Standard Poodle, CH Kaylen's In A Perfect World, and the Smooth Collie, CH Lisara's Smooth Operator.

She was the only Border Terrier to win an all breed BIS last year and she now she has her first this year. Belle was bred by Bruce & Carolyn Budmayr and is owned by Karen E Fitzpatrick & Thomas H Bradley III. Congratulations to them all.

HILTON HEAD DOUBLE HEADER

CH Shoal Creek’ Sangria V Barick

We had a full schedule this weekend and while we were able to keep up with a lot of the shows around the US, here’s some of what we missed.

The lone east coast offering this weekend was in beautiful Hilton Head SC where the Hilton Head Island Kennel Club gave us two shows. The German Shepherd Dog, CH Shoal Creek’ Sangria V Barick, owned the weekend, taking both top awards.

On Saturday, Terry Stacy’s stellar seven included the GSD, Rhea, the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Ripsnorter's Mt View Lookout, the 15” Beagle, CH Skyline's Big Wheel, the Boxer, CH Winfall I Dream Of Style, the Miniature Schnauzer, CH Lonestar's Wicked Good, the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, CH Belle Shoals Sir Winston C, and the Schipperke, CH De Lamer Pink Flamingo.

Sunday Judith Brown saw Rhea, the aforementioned GWP, Scout, the Pharaoh Hound, CH Siphra's No Remorse, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Phillmar Sobe Monster, the Wire Fox Terrier, Crynwyd Caprice, the Miniature Pinscher, CH Bubic Check Mate, and the Chow Chow, CH Stize-Gou's Glazz Paragon.

The two BIS were Rhea’s first this year. Rhea finished 2009 as the number one GSD, the number two Herding Dog, & the number 14 Dog All Breeds with 17 BIS and 55 Group Ones. Congratulations to breeder/owner Giovanni Middei, co-owners Edward Farrell, Barbara Stamper & Lee Jewel, and handler Scott Yergin.

SUNDAY IN DETROIT

CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle

Yesterday we predicted that the Bulldog, CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, would likely be a contender again this year for the number one Non-Sporting dog. Today she collected her second BIS of the weekend taking the top prize at today’s Detroit (MI) Kennel Club show.

Also in Judith Goodin’s final were the Irish Setter, CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, the 15” Beagle, CH Torquay Midnight Confession, the Standard Schnauzer, CH Pepper Tree Zorro V Morgenwald, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier, CH King's Mtn Fievel Mousekewitz, and the Pekingese, CH PalaceGarden Malachy.

However, Uli may have won two BIS this weekend, but the other two top Non-Sporting Dogs in the top three also won Bests this weekend. We will have to wait until all the numbers are in to determine a final ranking.

SUNDAY IN BELLEVILLE IL

CH Jaset's Satisfaction

Dana Cline saw six of Saturday’s finalists today at the second round of the Belle-City Kennel Club in Belleville IL. The Gordon Setter, CH Firethorn and Sandpiper's Easy On The Eyes, the Whippet, CH Sporting Fields Bahama Sands, the Boxer, CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Border Terrier, CH Devon Lady Simper Fi, the Pug, CH Riversong's Broadway Joe, and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins, were all repeaters from the day before.

But it was the Standard Poodle, CH Jaset's Satisfaction, making his first appearance of the weekend who walked away with the BIS. London now has four all breed Bests to his name this year.

SUNDAY IN SCOTTSDALE

CH Poole's Ide Bonnie Brook

(Photo byCarol Beuchat)

With intermittent rain interrupting today’s Superstition Kennel Club show in Scottsdale AZ, it seemed appropriate for Dee Maltz to choose the Irish Water Spaniel, CH Poole's Ide Bonnie Brook, her Best In Show.

Also braving the elements were the Whippet, CH Starline Chanel, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Protocol's Veni Vidi Vici, the Welsh Terrier, CH Bayleigh Shaireab's Super Hero, the Smooth Chihuahua, CH Lugari Holiday Rocco, the Schipperke, CH Bonchien Mr.Monopoly, and yesterday’s BIS winner, the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Paray Cirque Du Soliel.

We think this was the first all breed BIS for Bonnie & handler Jennifer Isley. Congratulations to Jennifer, breeders Gregory H Siner & Debbie Patterson, and owners Sally Lewis & Lois MacDonald.

WICHITA TX SUNDAY

CH Xcelerate Victorious Secret

We hear that Kathy Forbes’ Best In Show at today’s Faith City Kennel Club show in Wichita Falls TX was the Golden Retriever, CH Xcelerate Victorious Secret. Also asking for a look were the Whippet, CH Cove Creek Minuette, yesterday’s BIS winner, the Boxer CH Bravo N Sunset's Stealing Time, the Cairn Terrier, CH Sonehaven Lord Of The Rings, a Toy Manchester Terrier yet to be identified, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Chaoyang Chick Magnet At Asia, and the Rough Collie, CH Windcrest Swept Away.

It was the first all breed Best for “Pink” and handler Brianna Bischoff. Congratulations to Brianna, breeder/owner Brandye Randermann, and owner Arden Seuberling.

FLORIDA EIGHT & DONE

CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar

They’ve packed the suncreen and staw hats and said farewell to another Florida winter cluster. Today’s final installment in Pensacola was brought to us by the Pensacola Dog Fancier’s Association.

In that final Florida faceoff with BIS judge Nikki Riggsbee were the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Star K’s Mile Hi Valentine, the Afghan Hound, CH Genesis Silverado, the Bernese Mountain Dog, CH Glenmegan's Flanders Fire, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Dalriada’s Mystic, the Pekingese, CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar, the Standard Poodle, CH Dawin Spitfire, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Myshara’s My Girl.

The final day rosette went to the Peke, Noel. It’s number four this year for the Noel and the Prince of Pekingese, Hiram Stewart.

SATURDAY IN WICHITA FALLS TX & HANFORD CA

CH Bravo N Sunset Stealing Time

We have two more BIS from Saturday to tell you about. In Wichita Falls TX, Marilyn Spacht chose the Boxer, CH Bravo N Sunset Stealing Time, as her BIS at the day one show of the Faith City Kennel Club. That’s number two for Sherman and handler Michael Shepherd.

Saturday was day three in Hanford CA and the first day show of the Kings Kennel Club of California. They asked Dr Roger S Pritchard to call the Best In Show and he tagged the Affenpinscher, CH Tamarin Top Banana,. It’s the first all breed BIS for the two year old dog. Congratulations to breeders Tamarin Kennel, Tracy Kahlo & Susy Stremel, owner Myrna R Kahlo, and handler Tiffany Skinner.

SCOTTSDALE SATURDAY

CH PaRay Cirque Du Soleil

Peggy Conger had the pleasure of seeing the seven survivors of the nation’s largest show Saturday, the second installment of the Scottsdale (AZ) Dog Fanciers Association. They were the Irish Water Spaniel, CH Poole's Ide Got Water RN, the Saluki, CH 7Seas Int'l Safari Al Sayad, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Protocol's Veni Vidi Vici, the Welsh Terrier, CH Bayleigh Shaireab's Super Hero, the Pug, CH Winsome's Trouble At Coral Bay, the Bulldog, CH Calees The Skye Is The Limit, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH PaRay Cirque Du Soleil.

Picking up the weekend’s biggest prize was the Sheltie, Cirque. It was the first all breed Best this year for country’s number one Shelite. Cirque finished 2009 with five all breed Bests and 18 Herding Group top prizes. Congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Tray Pittman, co-breeders Paul Flores & Mark Hersman, and fellow owners Joann Wixson & D Ann Clabby.

WISCONSIN SATURDAY

CH Mondrian V.H. Lamslag of Piccadil

We are happy to have some timely results from Wisconsin, a rarity for us. The Wisconsin Kennel Club is in the midst of its two shows this weekend in West Allis WI. Saturday Donavon Thompson’s superlative seven were the English Cocker Spaniel, CH Lynann's Touchstone, the Afghan Hound, CH Thaon's Mowgli, the Rottweiler, CH Cammcastle's Friar Tuck, the Border Terrier, CH Tyrolian Eight Belles At Meadowlake, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Mondrian V.H. Lamslag of Piccadil, the Keeshond, CH Daimler's Caviar Dreams, and the Rough Collie, CH Rosepoint High Tide.

It was the charming Janet York and her endearing, Cavalier, Mondo, taking home their first all breed Best of the year. Mondo was bred in the Netherlands by J G A Boelaars. He finished 2009 as the country’s number one Cavalier with five BIS and 33 Toy Group Firsts. Our congratulations to all.

BELLEVILLE IL SATURDAY

CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream

In Belleville IL, near St Louis, it was William Cunningham in for the Belle-City Kennel Club. His lucky seven were the Gordon Setter, CH Firethorn and Sandpiper's Easy On The Eyes, the Whippet, CH Sporting Fields Bahama Sands, the Boxer, CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Border Terrier, CH Devon Lady Simper Fi, the Pug, CH Riversong's Broadway Joe, the Schipperke, CH Dante's Fire When Ready, and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

His BIS was the nation’s number four Working Dog, the Boxer, Scarlet. Keep an eye on the working dogs this weekend. The Group race is very, very tight.

DETROIT ON SATURDAY

CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle

We awake to a slew of show results. So let’s get to them. Several of our top dogs are in Detroit MI for the hometown kennel club’s two shows. Saturday it was Erik Bergishagen in the final ring with the Irish Setter, CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, the Greyhound, CH Grandcru Clos Erasmus, a yet as unnamed Rottweiler, the Norwich Terrier, CH Abbedale Take Two At Taliesin, the Pekingese, CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Bulldog, CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Bearded Collie, CH Wildwood Kinikia Nobody's Fool.

His BIS was the Bulldog, Uli, her fourth this year. We have Uli as the number three Non-Sporting Dog as of today. You can bet she will be challenging for the number one spot before long.