TOY SPANIEL BIS

CH Royalist Ready To Reign

Who would have thought that one of our largest shows this weekend would be in Seward NE?  But the Seward County Kennel Club had the only show in town and the Raymond Bay in the final ring.  She saw the Clumber Spaniel, CH Clussex See You Later Alligator, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Dehra Amazona Bulgari, the Samoyed, CH T-Snow Star's Journe' Of The Heart, the Miniature Bull Terrier, CH Eggstream Edwina Over Easy    the Blenheim & Prince Charles English Toy Spaniel, CH Royalist Ready To Reign, the Schipperke, CH Dante Fire When Ready, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Enchanted's American Thunder. She chose the Toy Spaniel, Dash, who becomes the only of his breed to win a BIS this year. Congratulations to breeder Christina Van Patten, owners Douglas Johnson, Jeane Haverick, Jaime Hubbard, Wayne Holbrook & Jacquiline Rifenb, and handler Laura King.

KOMONDOR BIS

CH Meadow View Officer N A Gentleman

We have results from Lewisburg WV where the Magic Valley Kennel Club held their day two show with Elkaine Mathis in the final ring.  She saw the Eglish Springer Spaniel, CH Cerise’s Tender Is The Night, the 15” Beagle, CH Torquay Midnight Confession, the Komondor, CH Meadow View Officer N A Gentleman, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Talydakes Friend Of The Force, the Blenheim & Prince Charles English Toy Spaniel, CH Loujon Backroads To Paris,  the Schipperke, CH Aned’s Le Rocher Noir, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Kridler ‘s Nutmeg V Signature.   It was the first BIS by a Komondor since 2007.  Congratulations to Major’s breeders/owners Sherry Harman & Michael Harman and owner Janet Cupolo.

CHESAPEAKE VA DFA

Today’s Chesapeake Virginia Dog Fanciers Association BIS was called by Mildred Bryant.  She had her choice of the Irish Setter, CH Marlyn All About Magic, the American Foxhound, CH Kiarry’s Walking On Sunshine, the Alaskan Malamiute, CH Wild Best Rose Addition, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Wonderlands Heavily Armed Agitator, the Pug CH Rivesong’s Broadway Joe, the Dalmatian, Sunnyoaks Stealing The Stage, and the Border Collie, CH Bon-Clyde’s Take One.  She chose the Setter, Magic, his first this year. Congratulations to breeders/owners Marilyn D Title & Carolyn McKenzie and handler Greg O Strong.

GSD IN FLORIDA

CH Shoal Creek’s Sangria V Barick

We have several great German Shepherd Dogs this year and the Number One German Shepherd Dog,  CH Shoal Creek’s Sangria V Barick, picked up her third all breed BIS of 2010 today at the Treasure Coast Kennel Club Of Florida show in Vero Beach FL.  Joining Rhea and handler Scott Yergin in Patricia A Mowbray-Morgan’s final were the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Star K’s Mile Hi Valentine, the 13” Beagle, Roirdan Lanbur Motor City, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Hollywoods Sex And The City, the Skye Terrier, CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Miniature Pinscher, CH Marlex Classic Red Glare, and the Bichon Frise, CH Mybliss Sport Editon At Bella.

FOR OUR SERVICE MEMBERS

SPC Kelli Johnson & Friend

This morning we got this comment on our “Frequent Flyers” post  and decided to bring it to the top of the page to share with everyone.

Dear Mr. Wheeler,

If it weren't for your site, I would be left almost completely in the dark on the latest happenings in the beloved dog show world due to being deployed to Iraq. I can't thank you enough for your countless show by show posts and correlating pictures to give me the glimpse I would never get of the greats. I count down to the day when I can regain the ability to travel on my own terms to the dog shows of my choice, but until then, every update from you is GREATLY appreciated.

I have enjoyed seeing Amy and Dodger in person before, and I can see they make a beautiful team. I find it almost impossible to picture dog with a true disdain for the show world (and EVERYTHING that comes with it) making it to the top like they have, and all those before them. It is with this that I believe this dog loves what he does and who he does it with.

I wish people wouldn't take so much for granted. Getting to see more than the just the local specimens of the breeds we love is imperative to our sport's future. Not everyone can make it to their respective national every year, and it is with this that they surely look forward to the out of towners making a stop in their backyard. I know I have always loved seeing the "big ones" in life when our local shows arrived every year.

Good luck to all dogs, top and otherwise this year!!

With the utmost gratitude,
SPC Kelli Johnson, US ARMY

Kelli, it is you and your fellow service members that deserve my and all Americans’ gratitude.  My small contribution pales along side the dedication and courage you all show every day.  I am humbled that this blog is bringing a bit of our dog show world to your all too real world.  Now that I am retired it is all too easy to get immersed in our hobby and forget about what’s going on in the world.  I don’t think I have mentioned it here on the blog before, but my last position before I retired was with the Navy Personnel Command where I managed 13 programs for the Navy’s Family Service Centers.  During those five years I saw first hand the talent and selflessness of our Service Members.  So I thank you for your service.  I thank your parents for raising such a child.  When you get back stateside, I hope I meet you at one of our shows, so I can thank you in person. 

DUTCH IMPORT WINS BIG IN BEAR DE

Banana Joe Van Tani Kazari

(Photo by Patty Harbison)

We have some partial results from Bear DE where several of the country’s top dogs watched the recent import from the Netherlands, the Affenpinscher, Banana Joe Van Tani Kazari, collect his first AKC all breed BIS at today’s Wilmington Kennel Club show.   Among the other finalists were the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, CH Fireside's Spontaneous Combustion, who had to get by the nation’s Number Two Dog All Breeds, the Irish Setter, CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, in the Sporting Group to see Dr Elliot L More.   Also among the final seven, was the US’ Number Nine Dog All Breeds,  the Scottish Deerhound, CH Foxcliff Hickory Wind, AKC’s Number Three Dog All Breeds, the Boxer, Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Scottish Terrier, CH Blueberry’s Surely You Jest, the Schipperke, CH DeLamer Point Break, and the country's top Herding Dog, the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

Although Joe and handler Ernesto Lara enter the race a third through the season, we suspect that Joe will be a real contender.  He was the 2009 Number One Dog All Breeds in the Netherlands and is the top winning Affenpinscher in European history.   Congratulations to Ernesto, breeder/ owner Mieke Cooymans, and owner Zoila Truesdale.

HISTORIC WIN IN BEAUMONT TEXAS

CH Mad River Cool Breeze Blowing
(Photo by Krista Droop)

The last time a Canaan Dog won an all breed BIS was in 2008.  That dog was CH Mad River Cool Breeze Blowing.  Today at the Baytown Kennel Club show in Beaumont TX, she did it again.  Watching Vincent Grosso make the historic award were the Vizsla, CH Renaisaance Girls Gone Wild, the Saluki, CH Aurora’s Walk This Way, the Siberian Husky, CH Antara's Dust In The Wind NA, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Dalriada’s Mystic, the Pekingese, CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar, and the Keeshond, CH Allante's Politically Correct. “Breeze” was bred by Cynthia & Leal Grupp, is owned by Rosette Davila Sargent & Charles Sargent MD, and handled by Linda Clark.  Congratulations to them all.  And our Thanks for sharing such a splendid specimen of this rare breed.

SMALL SHOW, BIG COMPETITION

CH PalaceGarden Malachy

It’s day two in Lewisburg WV and our host club is the Magic Valley Kennel Club.  Once again the final at an under 500 entry show included top ranked dogs.  Dr Alvin W Krause’s seven were the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH Picabo‘s Kimbartandancer, 15” Beagle, CH Torquay Midnight Cnfession, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Envy Royalwoods V Schohaus, yesterday’s BIS winner, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Talydakes Friend Of The Force, the Pekingese, CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Schipperke, CH Aned’s Le Rocher Noir, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Kridler ‘s Nutmeg V Signature.   Today’s Best was the nation’s Number Four Dog All Breeds, the Peke, Malachy.  That’s number  eleven for Malachy and owner/handler David Fitzpatrick.  Congratulations to David, co-owners Iris Love & Sandra Middlebrooks, and breeders Jim Smith & Jean Smith.

TAKE TWO, THEY'RE SMALL

CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction & Handler Linda Pitts

The count was up today in Decatur IL, but there were still fewer than 500 dogs at the Sandemac Kennel Club show.  Once again there was formidable competition with the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the American Foxhound, CH Kiarry's Foolish Pride, the Akita, CH Nakodo's Reign Of Glory, the Norwich Terrier, CH Skyscots Poker Chip, the Shi Tzu, CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, the Lhasa Apso, CH My Thai Ta Sen Halleluiah Chorus, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder.  It was the Cocker, Beckham, posting back2back wins.  We told you that Beckahm and handler Linda Pitts were intent on getting back into the top five, one BIS at a time.

ANOTHER LAKELAND BIS

 CH Talydales Friend Of The Force
(Photo by Mikey Vale)

A bit off the beaten path, Lewisburg WV was the site for yesterday’s Beckley West Virginia Kennel Club show.  If you ever want evidence of the competitiveness of these small “boutique” shows, consider this Steve Hubbell’s final seven were the English Setter, CH Pemberly Fashion Police, the Greyhound, CH  GrandCru Clos Erasmus, the Siberian Husky, CH Amorok's Light Brigade At Kadian, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Talydales Friend Of The Force, the Pekingese, CH Palacegarden Malachy, the Schipperke, CH Aned's Le Rocher Noir, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Kridler's Nutmeg V Signature.   Further, the second & third spots in the Hound Group went to the Afghan Hound, Genesis Silverado, and the 15” Beagle, CH Torquay Midnight Confession, both top five Hounds.

We have several really nice Lakelands in the US, but it wasn’t until this past weekend that the first of them took home a big rosette.  Now we have a second, the Lakleand, CH Talydales Friend Of The Force.  our hearty congratulations to breeder/owner Sheri Smith and handler Michael R Kemp and thanks to the generous reader who shared the above photo.

BECKHAM IS BEST IN DECATUR

CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction

The Champaign Illinois Kennel Club opened a four day sojourn in Decatur IL with Dr Robert D Smith calling today’s Best In Show.  Proving our tenet that even small shows can attract beautiful dogs, Dr Smith’s final was packed with top ranked dogs and BIS winners.  They were the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Basset Hound, CH Topsfield-Sanchu American Express, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Francesca‘s Bewitched, the Norwich Terrier, CH Skyscot’s Poker Chip, the Japanese Chin, CH Chindale’s Farah Fawcett, the Lhasa Apso, CH My Thai Ta Sen Halleluiah Chorus, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder.  Dr. Smith’ BIS was the Cocker, Beckham.  That’s all breed Best In Show number seven for Beckham & handler Linda Pitts.  

FREQUENT FLYERS?

From time to time, we like to take advantage of our audience and pull out the soap box. We like to see our role as cheer leader in chief for our sport. We don’t see much to be gained by emphasizing the negative. We try to write so both the experienced exhibitor and the newby can enjoy the blog, maybe even the professional. However, the focus is the promotion of the sport of AKC conformation shows.

We have a laissez faire attitude toward comments on the blog. For the most part, we let our readers express themselves without interference. However, one recent thread threatens to spin out of control and distract from our basic purpose. Regarding the practice of flying dogs from one area to another seeking the most advantageous show environment, we have these observations:

• It is far less frequent than one might think, You may not drive 800 miles in one day to compete, but many of our professionals and serious exhibitors do. If a dog gets on a plane five times in 200 shows, we don’t see that as extraordinary. The fact of the matter is we see far less frequent flyers this season than in the past decade. Not surprising, given the difficulty in flying these days.
• Thank goodness that the owners of our top dogs do campaign them across the country. Those of us who do not live along I-95 or I-5 might never get to see our top 25 otherwise. Despite the fact that we encourage our readers every week to get out to a show, too few do. We will even get on a plane from time to time to go to where the good ones are just so we can tell our friends, “We saw that one in the flesh. She’s beautiful.“
• People with money have an advantage. No kidding? Worse yet, they also have great dogs, perfectly presented by talented people. Despite the fact that we are 5’8”, when we were younger we played basketball. We never thought we would one day play for the Boston Celtics, but we loved the game. We don’t care if our dog wins at a show, just that we get to show our fellow exhibitors the best we had.
• Do we think the ranking system needs to be overhauled? Yep. That’s why we created our own. We would love it if AKC would develop a system that encourage more participation.?Sure. Maybe a limit on shows counted or regional titles? But until then, we can’t be critical of the exhibitors that play the game well under the current rules.
  

Finally, our host, Google, lists comments posted by non-Google members as anonymous. We encourage those people to include their names within the comment. We think it’s just good manners.

ANGELES CANYON DOG CLUB

CH Thaon's Mowgli

The Angeles Canyon Dog Club had so much fun in City of Industry CA (it’s still LA county) on Saturday they did it again on Sunday. Closing day one was Keke Kahn with the Weimaraner, CH Silhouettes LifeInTheFastlane, the Afghan Hound, CH Thaon's Mowgli, the Standard Schnauzer, CH Pepper Tree Apollo V Silverado, the Miniature Schnauzer, CH Alaruth Solebay Chipothgoldblock, the Smooth Chihuahua, CH Lugari Holiday Rocco, the Dalmatian, CH Nspird Hollywood Legend, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Bon Idee’s Garden Party. Best was the always impressive Afghan, Mowgli. Shown selectively in 2009, Mowgli finished last year with 17 Hound Group top prizes. This is his first BIS this year. Congratulations to breeders/owners Jay T. Hafford & James Blanchard and owner Ann Sterner.

CH Avalon Frontier Sleepnlady Webber

Sunday Luc Boileau considered Mowgli, the English Springer Spaniel, CH Otein Cap’n Jack Sparrow, the Great Dane, CH Shalko Conspiracu Of Rondomar, the Welsh Terrier, Bayleigh Shaireab’s Super Hero, the Papillion, CH Brevette Kid Incredible, the Keeshnd, CH Parrkee’s Cruisin’ For A Bruisin’, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Avalon Frontier Sleepnlady Webber. He chose the Bouvier, Webber, as his BIS. It’s the first year for Webber, who finished 2009 as the number one Bouvier with ten all breed Bests and 46 Herding Group Firsts. Congratulations to breeder/owner Sherrod McDaniel, co-breeder David & Lee Calhoun, co-owners Judith McConnell, June Guido, & Suzanne Garcia, and owner/handler Larry Fenner.

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS DODGER?

CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice

If you have been wondering where our Number One Dog All Breeds, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, was this weekend, we will tell you. Dodger & handler Amy Booth started the week four days ago in Terre Haute IN where they collected two Group Ones & a BIS before adjourning 1200 miles to Beeville TX (it’s near Corpus Christi) where they added two more BIS to their resume. Joining them and judge Dnald Booxbaum on Saturday were the Golden Retriever, CH Plantanoro Topspin N Hot Pushoe-T, the 15” Beagle, CH Belcanto’s Flags A’Flyin, the Great Dane, CH Summerfield’s Lady Of Hope, the Affen pinscher, CH Ferlin’s Its All About Me, the Bichon Frise, CH Miabella Gone With the Wind, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Vonzo Zafiro. Sunday they partied with Denny Mounce and the Field Spaniel, CH Bitterblue’s Here Comes Da Judge, the above named Beagle, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Horizon’s Upper Echelon, the Pomeranian, CH Sofine Lemony Snicket Of Lilliput, the previously mentioned Bichon, and the Australian Shepherd, Clearview’s Perfect Match.

For those of you keeping count, that’s 21 all breed Best this year. Pretty impressive.

BEFORE WE GO

CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed

Our first post this morning was at 9:17 AM CDT. So we have been at this going on 14 hours. However, before we shut this down tonight we want you to know that at today’s Catoctin Kennel Club in Timonium MD, the Irish Setter, CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, was Lawrence Terricone’s choice for BIS. Also on hand were the 15” Beagle, CH Torquay’s Midnight Confession, the Doberman Pinscher, CH CH Mi-Ti's Three Cheers, the Scottish Terrier, CH Blueberry's Surely You Jest, the Maltese, CHTa-Jon's Whose Your Sugar Daddy?, the Tibetan Spaniel, CH Wassong's Hanover Alice, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Kridler's Nutmeg V. Signature. This win, Emily’s tenth top prize this year, is good enough to put her back at the Number Two Dog All Breeds.

FOUR DAYS OF FUN IN IDAHO

CH Poole's Ide Got Water

The Palouse Hills Dog Fanciers & the Lewis-Clark Kennel Club combined for a four day doggy funfest in Lewiston ID these past four days. We gave you a report on day one. Here’s the rest of the story. The Irish Water Spaniel, CH Poole's Ide Got Water, took Saturday & Sunday’s shows bringing his 2010 total to five all breed BIS, three in the last eight days.

On Saturday Keegan & handler Stacy Duncan were joined in Elliott Weiss’ final by the Black & Tan Coonhound, CH Silver Ridge Showtyme At Windbourne, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Holmrun's Really Truly Mine, the Norwich Terrier, CH Back In Black, the Chinese Crested, Whirlwind He's My Little Deuce Coupe, the French Bulldog, CH Timeliss Cantu's Cajun Cream, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Winsorcastle's Foxlor Tyra. Sunday, BIS was called by Nancy Simmons who had the option of Keegan, the Saluki, CH Carmas Indian Summer, the Rottweiler, CH Von Behrens Royal Flush, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Black Watch On The Rocks, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Full Of Malarkey Miles Of Aisles, the Keeshond, CH Shamrock's Captain Stormalong, and the Puli, CH Lajosmegyi Singin' In The Rain.

CH Black Watch On The Rocks

Today’s show featured Pete Dawkins calling the final and the Irish Setter, CH Ashton Peaceful Easy Feeling, the abovementioned Coonhound, the Boxer, CH R and G’s Mystical Dancer, the above named Lakeland, the Pekingese, CH Dunkirk Center Stage, the Frenchie from Saturday, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Von Hamm Bedkar Leathern’ Lace. Best went to the Lakie, surprisingly the first by his breed this year. Congratulations to breeders/owners Jean L Heath, Susan R Atherton & William H Cosby Jr. We don’t know who did the handling, but we’re pretty sure it wasn’t Bill. Just joking, Susan very lovingly handles Scotch...that is, the Lakeland's call name is Scotch. You know what we meant. ;-)

FOUR IN A ROW

CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek

Out West in Vallejo CA the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek, took both BIS offered by the Chief Solano Kennel Club this weekend. We gave you a complete report on Saturday’s show. On Sunday, Adam & handler Eddie Boyers were joined in Jane Forsyth’s final by the Golden Retriever, CH Gaia Of Yoshida Enterprise, the Basset Hound, CH Blossomhil's Mamma Mia, the Akita, CH Mojo's Rock'N Your World, the Shih Tzu, CH Amitzu China Doll, the Keeshond, CH Windrift's Dance To The Music, and the Australian Cattle Dog, CH Carben Copy’s If The Shoe Fits. This win, his fourth BIS in a row, leaves Adam oh so close to a top ten spot.

DOWN ON THE BAYOU

CH Winfall I Dream Of Style

They wrapped a four day stop in Bossier City LA today. You have Friday’s results. Let’s catch you up on Saturday’s & Sunday’s shows. Saturday James E Frederiksen saw the Golden Retriever, CH My Buddy's Boppity-Bop Blue Moon RN, the Pharaoh Hound, Northgate's As You Like It, the Boxer, CH Winfall I Dream Of Style, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Dalriada's Mystic, the Smooth Chihuahua, CH Ayrwen Star Kissed Delight, the Chow Chow, CH Ayran Hong's Red Passion, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Enchanted's American Thunder. His Best was the Boxer, Macey. Macey is the litter sister to our Number One Working Dog, CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream. Wonder how many more are out there? Congratulations to breeders/owners Tina Porter & Lee Stanton, and handler Jorge Pinzon.

CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy

Sunday only the Wire Fox, Boo, would make it back to the final ring to see Loraine Boutwell . Her remaining six were the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH Casablanca's Thrilling Seduction, the Saluki, DC Shahtani Ivory Moon SC, the Mastiff, CH Jadems Rhythm-N-Boo, the Papillon, CH Wildfire On The Rocks, the Bichon Frise, CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy, and the Rough Collie, CH Windcrest Swept Away. She chose the Bichon, Drummer. That’s number four for Drummer and handler Scott Sommer.

CH Windcrest Swept Away

Today D’Arbonne Kennel Club show featured Dr Gary L Sparschu with the above named Cocker, Wire Fox, Chihuahua, Bichon, Collie, & the Whippet, CH Starline’s Chanel, and the Doberman Pinscher, CH Steinway's Paris Is Burning. His Best was the Collie, Robin. She had been out on maternity leave, but returns in impressive fashion to take her first all breed BIS. Congratulations to breeder/owner Larry Willeford.

ARKANSAS SHOWS

CH Clemwoods Nobel Laureate

(Fotos by Fiann)

Let’s head on on down to Harrison AR to find out what happened at the Northeast Arkansas Kennel Club’s two shows. Saturday Ann Hearn considered the Golden Retriever, Shorline Jetoca High Sea Adventure RN, the 15” Beagle, CH Shadynook McDreamy At Rkntooker, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Horizons Poetic Justice, the Norwich Terrier, CH Skyscots Poker Chip, the Havanese, CH Gingerbread Yukon Jack, the Schipperke, CH Dantes Fire When Ready HOF, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Clemwoods Nobel Laureate. Best was the Aussie, Pearl. It was just two weeks ago that Pearl and handler Paul Catterson picked up her first all breed BIS of the year. We suspect there will be more.

CH Skyscots Poker Chip

Sunday, James Reynold would see the same seven, but would be charmed by the Norwich, Pokey, awarding him his 15th career BIS, his fifth this year. Have you noticed that three dogs are in a dead heat for the Number Three Terrier (based on all breed points)?

NOT TO BE OVERLOOKED

CH Isledox Tractor Tug

(Photo by Dog Art Photography)

Our last stop East of the Mississippi is Fond du Lac WI where the Fond Du Lac County Kennel Club hosted a double header this weekend. Saturday it was Eric Ringle in the final ring with the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, CH Sandabar’s Three Wishes, the Smooth Dachshund, CH Isledox Tractor Tug, the Newfoundland, CH Skipper’s Eminence King Of Helluland, the Norfolk, Terrier, CH Max-Well’s Violet, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Appealing Sir Robert, the Standard Poodle, Safari’s Miror Image, and the Belgian Sheepdog, CH Chargany’s Voyageur. He could not overlook the Dachshund, Tug, who picks up his first all breed Best In Show. Congratulations to breeder/ owner Faith W. Overdahl , owner Marylou Mader, and handler Debbie Melgreen.

CH Skipper’s Eminence King Of Helluland

Sunday, Christina Hubbell saw Tug, the abovementioned Newfie, and five new faces, the English Setter, CH Wyndswept Best Kept Secret, the Norwich Terrier, CH Abbedale Take two At Tailesin, the Chinese Crested, Woodland Zephyr Phan, the Keeshond, Markwright’s Harbor Wave, and the Puli, CH Bubbleton Bedazzled. She chose another dog that could not be overlooked (or was she could not see over), the Newfoundland, Lincoln, his first this year. Lincoln was the number one Newfoundland in 2008 & 2009. Congratulations to breeder Bela Siklosi, and owners Laura Vande Ven & Peggy Helming.

HERDING DOGS DOUBLE DOWN

CH Uri De Beauvoir

Speaking of the four day stay in Terre Haute IN, we did publish results on Thursday’s & Friday’s offerings. Here’s the rest. Saturday it was Cathy Daugherty doing BIS for the Terre Haute Kennel Club. Her choices were the Clumber Spaniel, CH Clussexx See You Later Alligator, the Greyhound, CH Gaia Elfin Dance, the Boxer, CH Sharledar's Simply Decadent, the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier, CH Michaleen's Song O' Morningstar, the Shih Tzu, CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Chaoyang Take It To The Limit, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Bugaboo's Big Shot. It was the OES, a brand new Champion, winning his first all breed BIS. We say that’s a pretty nice start. Congratulations to breeders Douglas & Michaelanne Johnson & B Callahan, owners Colton & Heather Johnson, and handler Jennifer McLintock.

Sunday’s show as hosted by the Bloomington Indiana Kennel Club and featured Elizabeth Muthard with the same Shih Tzu & Shar-Pei, the English Cocker Spaniel, CH Nonnies Déjà Vu, the Harrier, Downhome Hitech Innovator, the Doberman Pinscher, CH A'Monde's Sand Dunes Of Sahara, the Welsh Terrier, CH Marydale's Limited Edition, and the Belgian Sheepdog, CH Uri De Beauvoir. She also went with the Herding Dog, the Belgian Sheepdog, Uri, the first this year for his breed. Uri is a multiple BIS winner who had a very memorable appearance this year at Westminster going Group Two. Congratulations to breeder/owner Kate Kinnane and owner Charlene Mascach,

ALL BY THEMSELVES

CH Skyline's Walk Of Fame

The Central Ohio Kennel Club’s one day stop in Columbus OH was a boon for locals and owner handlers as many of the pros opted for the point rich four day stay just 250 miles to the west in Terre Haute IN. Nonetheless, nearly 900 dogs showed up to compete, leaving Larry Adams with the Golden Retriever, CH Crystal Glens Hell Freezes Over, the Longhaired Dachshund, CH Pramada's Living Legend, the Bedlington Terrier, Check Point Charlie Of Celtic Odyssey, the Long Coat Chihuahua, CH Quachitah Return Of The King, the Keeshond, CH Skyline's Walk Of Fame, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lumbluv Gambolon Blue Thunder. It was the owner handled Keeshond, Fame, Scoring the big BIS, her first. Congratulations to breeders Susan Cullen & Kristen Cullen DVM and owner handler Kathi Fleischer.

FROM FLORIDA

CH Jamelle's Aristocrat V Elba

Believe it or not we still have one more eastern show to tell you about. From Zolfo Springs, FL we visit the Heartland Dog Club Of Florida who had their two shows this weekend. On Saturday, they asked Kenneth Brown to choose a best from the Sussex Spaniel, CH Remedi's Fastrax Heart O'Gold, the Pharaoh Hound, CH Siphra's No Remorse JC, the Saint Bernard, CH Jamelle's Aristocrat V Elba, the Border Terrier, CH Standish's Total Knock Out, the Shih Tzu, CH Krissy's Tybee Dream Machine, the French Bulldog, CH A'Vigdors Caudataire Du Roi Tuunrat's El Che, and the Rough Collie, CH Sylvan Argent Simply Irresistible. You wouldn’t expect to see the iconic dog from the Alps in Florida, but Kenneth Buxton found one good enough for a BIS. Congratulations to breeders Michele & Jack Mulligan, owners Linda Baker & Edward Baker, and handler Melody Salmi.

Sunday, The Saint and four of Satuday’s finalists, the Pharaoh Hound, the Border Terrier, the Shih Tzu, & the French Bulldog, joined the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH Bracon’s Leapin Lily Pads & the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Riverside In The Dark Zone, in Sandra Goose Allen’s final. She went to the opposite end of the registry choosing the Shih Tzu, bred by Karen L Bey, owned by JoAnn White, and handled by Jennifer Lee Miller. Congratulations to them all.

A DIFFERENT FIRST TIMER IN SOUTH CAROLINA

CH Mybliss Sport Edition At Bella

We’ve worked our way down to Aiken SC where the Columbia Kennel Club held two shows. You have Saturday’s results. Here’s the story on Sunday. Carolyn Herbel’s seven were the Brittany, CH Magic Read My Lips, the 15" Beagle, CH Lanbur Quest For The Best, the Boxer, PRO's Windtalker, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Frenchpark Moon Of Wintertime JE, the Pekingese, CH Linn-Lee's Easy To Love By JenKar, the Bichon Frise, CH Mybliss Sport Edition At Bella, and the Australian Shepherd, Darwin's Patch O'the Lowcountry. Best went to the Bichon, Charley, we believe his first. Congratulations to breeder/owner Myra Wotton, owner Stephanie Uva & handler Dennis Brown.

BOOKENDS IN ALABAMA

CH Genesis Silverado

Marilyn Spacht closed the four day set in Montgomery Al, calling the BIS for the Cahaba Valley Kennel Club. She had an impressive seven of the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Ripsnorters Mt View Lookout, the Afghan Hound, CH Genesis Silverado, the Boxer, CH Carillons MVP, the Skye Terrier, CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Miniature Pinscher, CH Brackley He's My Warrior, the Bichon Frise, CH Lilywhites Shenanigansi, and Saturday’s BIS winner, the Australian Shepherd, CH Mysharas Dream Girl. The Afghan, Dylan, opened the weekend with the BIS and he closed the weekend with the BIS. Dylan & handler Marcelo Veras now have six all breed Bests this year and a very nice set of bookends.

TIGHT IN TIMONIUM

CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream

The big points were in Timonium MD this weekend and the Baltimore County Kennel Club and Barbara Dempsey Alderman had the incredibly difficult choice yesterday of the Irish Setter, CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, the Scottish Deerhound, CH Foxcliffe Hickory Wind, the Boxer, CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Sealyham Terrier, CH Efbe’s Goodspice Easy Money, a Dutch import from the classes, the Affenpinscher, Banana Joe Von Tanikazari, the Tibetan Spaniel, CH Wassong’s Hanover Alice, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Kridler’s Nutmeg V Signature. Best went to the nation’s Number Two Dog All Breeds, the Boxer, Scarlet. Did we tell you that it’s getting a little close at the top of our rankings? They have one more day in Timonium to sort it out.

NEW NUMBER ONE HERDING DOG

CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins

We have a lot of results to wade through, but I promise you that it will be exciting. Up in West Springfield MA, they capped a three day stay Sunday with Rey Burgos in the final ring for the South Windsor Kennel Club. He had his choice of the English Springer Spaniel, CH Cerise Signature Of Telltale RN CD, the Greyhound, CH GrandCru Clos Erasmus, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Skansen's C'Sofia Of Grandeur, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Castle Rock's Sbigstaff Mad About You, the Miniature Pinscher, CH Kimro's Soldier Boy, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Firetown's Out Of The Blue, and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins. We have a couple of dogs that have been moving relentlessly up the rankings this past month. The Beardie, Roy, is one of them. Yesterday, he and handler Cliff Steel picked up their ninth all breed BIS of the year to secure the title of Number One Herding Dog.

ANOTHER SMOOTH FOX BIS

CH Slyfox Sneak's A Peek

Yesterday out in Vallejo CA, the Chief Solano Kennel Club asked Raymond Bay to d their BIS. He had seven superlative dogs, the Golden Retriever, CH Gaia Of Yoshida Enterprise, the Basset Hound, CH Blossomhil's Mamma Mia, the Akita, CH Mojo's Rock'N Your World, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Slyfox Sneak's A Peek, the Brussels Griffon, CH Cashin's Walk The Line, the Boston Terrier, CH Flying Ford N Sunglo Dragon's Bordeaux, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Rohan's Reward CD RE HT. It was the Smooth Fox, Adam, continuing his BIS winning ways with his third in a row. We won’t know if it was good enough to put Adam & handler Eddie Boyes into the top ten dogs all breed until we tally this weekend’s points. Check back with us.

ANOTHER FIRST IN ALABAMA

CH Mysharas Dream Girl

They’ve been in Montgomery AL for three days. Yesterday, Carlos Navarro was on board for the Montgomery KC. His finalists included the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, Afghan Hound, CH Genesis Sliverado, the Boxer, CH Caillions MVP, the Skye Terrier, CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Miniature Pinscher, CH Brackley He's My Warrior, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Mysharas Dream Girl. It was the country’s number one Australian Shepherd, Beyonce, taking home the big rosette. It’s the first this year for Beyonce & handler Jamie Clute. Congratulations to Jamie & breeder/owner Sharon Fontanini.

FIRST TIMER IN SOUTH CAROLINA

CH Frenchpark Moon Of Wintertime JE

Our next stop is Aiken SC where the Columbia Kennel Club is giving us two. Yesterday, Charlotte Clem McGowan saw the Vizsla, CH Diamondmines 24 Caret Gold, the 15” Beagle, Milroc Poker Face, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Blumont Dashing N Debonair CDX GO RA, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Frenchpark Moon Of Wintertime JE, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Stepamgar King Of Memphis, the Bichon Frise, Mybliss Sport Edition At Bella, and the Rough Collie, CH Azalea Hill's Portrait. It was the two year old Smooth Fox, Luna, picking up her first BIS ever. Congratulation’s to breeders Mary Lynn Machado & John Killeen & Trudy Haines, owner Jerson Valle, and handler Armando Morales.

NEW DOG2WATCH IN MASSACHUSETTS

CH Castle Rock's Sbigstaff Mad About You

Up in West Springfield MA, they closed day two of the set with Betsy Horn Humer calling the BIS for the Pioneer Valley Kennel Club. She had her choice of the Weimaraner, CH Camelot's Knockin' On Heaven's Door, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Nashira's Ciro Of Anjari JC, the Rottweiler, CH Von Hoffman's Antsy Prance, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Castle Rock's Sbigstaff Mad About You, the Miniature Pinscher, CH Kimro's Soldier Boy, the Bostn Terrier, Diamond's Mama Mia It's Sophia, and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins. She chose the AmStaff, Maddy. Not yet two years old, Maddy has three career BIS, all this month! That’s good enough for us to say this is a DOG2WATCH.

BIG NAMES IN MARYLAND

CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed

Timonium MD is one of the more prestigious stops on our dog show calendar and many of our top dogs were at yesterday’s Old Dominion Kennel Club Of Northern Virginia show hoping to take home the coveted top prize. Dr Robert A Indeglia sublime seven were the Irish Setter, CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, the Bloodhound, CH Flessner's International Harvester, the Boxer, CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Sealyham Terrier, CH Efbe’s Goddspice Easy Money, the Maltese, CH CH Ta-Jon's Whose Your Sugar Daddy?, the Lhasa Apso, CH My Thai Ta Sen Halleluiah Chorus, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Kridler's Nutmeg V Signature.

His Best was the Irish Setter, Emily. Emily & handler Adam Bernardin now have nine all breed BIS including some of the most prized in dogdom. She can now add Old Dominion to that resume.