MOVING ON UP

CH PalaceGarden Malachy

The Pekingese, CH PalaceGarden Malachy, continues the Top Five Challenge, picking up the BACK2BACK BIS at today’s Central Florida Kennel Club show in Orlando FL.  Marjorie Tuff also saw the Black Cocker Cocker Spaniel, CH Bracon’s Leaping Lily Pads, the Afghan Hound, CH Genesis Silverado, the Doberman Pinschder, CH Momarch’s Borgata, the Skye Terrier, CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Chow Chow, CH Kelin's There Can Be Only One, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Riverside In The Dark Zone.   Malachy started out the week as the Number Three Dog All Breeds.  Check back here to see if he moves up.

DOG SHOW NIELSENS

CH Dawin Spitfire

They love their Hockey in Western Pennsylvania.  So it’s appropriate the Standard Poodle, CH Dawin Spitfire, picked up the hat trick today in Waynesburg PA at the South Hills Kennel Club show.  Polly Smith chose Jetta out of a final that included the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, CH Fireside’s Spontaneous Combustion, the Wirehaired Dachshund, CH Tarlyn’s Line Leader MW, the Rottweiler, CH D”oro’s Solido Feliciano Uno, the Bedlington Terrier, CH Lamz College Road Trip, the Shih Tzu, CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Imp-Cen Rowland’s Tough Love.  Jettta, the Number Five Dog All Breeds, continues the Top Five Smackdown with her 19 BIS this year.  We feel like the Dog Show Nielsens.

ANOTHER TOP FIVE BIS

CH Shadagee’s Caught Red Handed

Our top five keeps adding red, white & blue rosettes to their luggage.  The Number Two Dog All Breeds, the Irish Setter, CH Shadagee’s Caught Red Handed, picked up her second BIS in as many days, the latest coming today at the Penobscot Valley Kennel Club show in Cumberland ME.  Also in Sheila DiNardo’s final were the 15” Beagle, CH Tzorquay Midnight Confession, the Siberian Husky, CH Myla’s Point Of Reference, the White Bull Terrier, CH Bur Oak's Schulz Of Winsor, the Pug, CH Riversong's Broadway Joe, the Bichon Frise, CH Risgae’s Dutchess Of Wessex, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Propwash, CH Vin Fiz.  Stay tuned for updates on the rankings race.

VIRGINIA TERRIER CLUB

CH Foxlorr Double Dare

Long Beach CA isn’t the only place where you can find a grand collection of Terriers this weekend.  Richmond VA was the site of today’s Virginia Terrier Club show.  James Reynolds' Goup One went to the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Foxlorr Double Dare.  His remaining three placements went to the Sealyham Terrier, CH Efbe’s Goodspice Easy Money, the Scottish Terrier, CH Blueberry’s Surely You Jest, and the Parson Russell Terrier, CH Foxbend Colour Me More, in that order.   Phoebe was bred by Lorraine Gyenge, is owned by Lorraine & Joel Samuels Fishbach and handled by Andrew Green.  Congratulations to them all.

FIVE FOR FIVE

CH PalaceGarden Malachy

Well, it’s five for five.  The US’ Number Three Dog All Breeds, the Pekingese, CH PalaceGarden Malachy, became the fifth member of our top five to win a BIS in the last two days.  Malachy was Dr Harry Smith’s choice for Best In Show at today’s Brevard Kennel Club show in Orlando FL.  Dr Smith could have chosen the ASCOB Cocker Spaniel, CH Winelights Symphony, the Afghan Hound, CH Genesis Silverado, the Newfoundland, CH Valdemort At Chekrd Des Oursons Du Vent, the Skye Terrier, CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the French Bulldog, CH Bandog Bayou's The Warrior, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Riverside In The Dark Zone.  Malachy and owner/handler David Fitzpatrick have been crowding the top two leaders these past few weeks and now have collected 21 BIS this year.  It’s still anyone’s race.

GETTING TIGHT AT THE TOP

CH Dawin Spitfire

We have had four of our top five win BIS.  The latest was the Number Five Dog All Breeds, the Standard Poodle, CH Dawin Spitfire, who caught Ellen Fetter’s attention at today’s Mountaineer Kennel Club show in Waynesburg PA.  Jetta and handler Sarah Riedle were accompanied in  the final by the the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, CH Fireside’s Spontaneous Combustion, the Norwegian Elkhound, CH Somerri Dunharrow‘s Devil Ray, the Akita, GCH Nakodo's Reign Of Glory, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Wonderlands Heavily Armed Agitator, the Shih Tzu, , CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Happiharbor Saddle Lane Ty.  Our top five are starting to open some distance between them and the rest of the field, but it remains tight at the top.

DAY TWO IN NEW PALTZ

CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed
(Photo by Patty Harbison)

Day two in New Paltz NY saw the Number Two Dog All Breeds, the Irish Setter, CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, grab another BIS.  Christine Calcinari’s other six finalists at today’s Shawangunk Kennel Club show were the Pharaoh Hound, DC Hallam’s Busiris RA Qena MC LCX, the Boxer, CH Jacquet’s Laredo El Encanto, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Lil’Itch Cheerleader, the Toy Poodle, CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Bulldog, CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.  It’s number 16 this year for Emily & handler Adam Bernardin who are keeping the pressure on Number One.

NEW TOP TEN MEMBER?

CH Slyfox Sneak’s A Peak

The Yellowstone Valley Kennel club closed out their three day stay in Billings MT with Roberta Campbell in the final ring.  She was accompanied by the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Dehra Amazona Bvlgari, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Marienburg’s Prima Ballerina, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Slyfox Sneak’s A Peak, the Maltese, CH Rhapsody’s Regarding Henry, the Schipperke, CH Bonchien Mr Monopoly, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH Avalon Frontier Sleepnlady Webber.  It was the Smooth Fox, Adam, posting the back2back BIS.  Adam and handler Eddie Boyes  seem certain to finish the week in the Top Ten Dogs All Breeds.

VALAPARAISO KC

CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice

The Nation’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, was in Valaparaiso IN yesterday, picking up the Best In Show from Gloria Geringer at the Valaparaiso Kennel Club’s first show in the four day format.  Ms Geringer’s alternates were the English Springer Spaniel, CH Otein Cap'N Jack Sparrow, the American Foxhound, CH Kiarry's Foolish Pride, the Rottweiler, CH Cammcastles Friar Tuck, the Maltese, CH SeaBreeze Caribbean Sun Calling, the French Bulldog, CH A'Vigdors Caudataire Du Roi Tuunrat's El Che, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder.  Dodger and handler Amy Booth have collected 30 top prizes this year.

DAY ONE IN MINNESOTA

CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream

Kimberly Meredith-Cavanna was in Cambridge MN yesterday to call the BIS at the Anoka County Minnesota Kennel Club’s opener.  She had her choice of the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, the Afghan Hound, CH Thaon’s Mowgli, the Boxer, CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH J’Cober Broxden The Headliner, the Blenheim & Prince Charles, CH Royalist Ready To Reign, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Empire's Smooth Moves, and the Border Collie, CH Sportingfields Reflections O Borderfeame.   She chose the country‘s Number One Working Dog, the Boxer, Scarlet.  That’s 14 this year for Scarlet and handler Diego Fernando Garcia.

DAY ONE IN WAYNESBURG PA

CH Dawin Spitfire

Out in Western Pennsylvania the South Hills Kennel Club opened the four day set in Waynesburg with Kenneth Kauffman calling the Best In Show.  He was greeted by the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, CH Fireside’s Spontaneous Combustion, the Otterhound, CH Lonestar Angus Prime Choice, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Nova’s V Kelview Zane Red V Barchett, the Norfolk Terrier, CH Starmtn EX Link To Domby, the Shih Tzu, CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, the Standard Poodle, CH Dawin Spitfire, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Imp-Cen Rowland’s Tough Love.  It was the country’s Number Five Dog All Breeds, the Standard Poodle, Jetta,  picking up the BIS.  That’s 19 this year for Jetta and handler Sarah Riedle.

DAY ONE IN NEW PALTZ

CH Rivergrove’s Trump This

We have several shows today and hope to have results for most of them for you.  From New Paltz NY we hear that the Great Pyrenees, DOG2WATCH, CH Rivergrove’s Trump This, was Victor Clemente’s BIS at the Walkill Kennel Club show.   Also on hand in the final were the Irish Setter, CH Shadagee’s Caught Red Handed, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Spring Valley's Shumba Hadzi SC CGC, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Lil’Itch Cheerleader, the Toy Poodle, CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Bulldog, CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.  It’s the second 2010 BIS for Trump.  You can bet it won’t be his last.

DAY TWO IN MONTANA

CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek
(Photo by Carol Beuchat)

Our Idaho/Montana Marathon continued yesterday with the day two show of the Yellowstone Vallley Kennel Club in Billings MT.  Keke Kahn’s final included the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seductiom, the Bloodhound, CH Quiet Creek's Kiss and Tell, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Marienburg’s Prima Ballerina, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Magical Touch At Judyland,  the Boston Terrier, CH Zuran's Me & My Shadow, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Avalon Frontier Sleepnlady Webber  .  Her best was the Smooth Fox, Adam.  Adam has been lurking outside the Top Ten for a couple of months now.  Could these Montana shows put him in the inner circle?   

BECKHAM BIS IN BILLINGS

CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction

The Idaho/Montana marathon resumed yesterday in Billings MT with the Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club’s first of two.  Dr Robert Indeglia’s seven supplicants were the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Black & Tan Coonhound, CH Silver Ridge Showthyme At Winbourne, the Boxer, CH Duba Dae’s Who’s Your Daddy, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Magical Touch At Judyland, the French Bulldog, CH Highwood’s Big Shot, and the Border Collie, CH Borderframe Signature.   It was DOG2WATCH, the Cocker, Beckham, grabbing the midway BIS.  Beckham and handler Linda Pitts now have 13 all breed Bests this year, five of which have come in the last five weeks.  We call that momentum.

LOOK QUICK! THE WEEK HAS BEGUN.

Bison in Yellowstone National Park

 

Once again while we were still talking about last week, the new dog show week has begun.  We are midway through the Great Wilderness Trek that began in Filer ID last Tuesday.  After six days in Idaho, our dog show gypsies crossed into Montana for today’s Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club’s first of three shows in Billings.  That will be followed two shows in Great Falls courtesy of the Electric City Kennel Club and three shows in Misssoula hosted by the Five Valley Kennel Club.  That’s 14 shows in 15 days, enough for the most obsessed exhibitor.  And, yes, not even tornadoes over the weekend have kept our determined dog fanciers from their quest.  All shows are still a go.

If you lack the stamina for such an undertaking (let’s face it.  Most of us do), there are still plenty of opportunities this week for a long weekend at the shows.  You can try the quartet of shows in suburban New York.  There will be three in New Paltz from the Wallkill Kennel Club, the Shawangunk Kennel Club, & the Mid-Hudson Kennel Association, followed by the Staten Island Kennel Club‘s Sunday show in that borough.  In western Pennsylvania, the South Hills Kennel Club & Mountaineer Kennel Club will team for four in Waynesburd PA.  The Valparaiso Kennel Club, Michiana Kennel Club, & Berrien Kennel Club will also give your four in Valaraiso IN.  Cambridge MN will be the site for the Anoka County Minnesota Kennel Club & Cambridge Minnesota Kennel Club’s four shows.   An hour outside the Big Easy is Gonzales LA the site for the Riverside West Kennel Club Of Greater New Orleans & Northlake Kennel Club Of Greater Covington’s four show weekend. 

How about a week in Orlando FL split between Disney World and the Brevard Kennel Club, the Central Florida Kennel Club, & the Space Coast Kennel Club Of Palm Bay’s three shows?  Traditional Saturday/Sunday fare can be found in Cumberland ME with the Penobscot Valley Kennel Club, in Richmond VA with the Virginia Kennel Club, in Armada MI with the Macomb Kennel Club, in Iowa City IA with the Hawkeye Kennel Club, in  Canby Or with the Clackamas Kennel Club, or, for a real adventure, in Anchorage AK with the Alaska Kennel Club.   

Finally, the place to be this week for Terrier fans is Long Beach CA for the Great Western Terrier Association Of Southern California’s two shows.  Preceded by several Terrier Breed specialties, this weekend’s shows will have over 650 dogs in the regular classes.  That’s larger than many all breed shows these days.  Think about this.  A Group Four at one of these shows might bring more points than a BIS at some of the all breed shows on the schedule.   So where would you go this weekend if you had a top Terrier?  Wherever you go, you will meet friendly people and see terrific examples of our AKC pure bred dogs.

TROLL FREE ZONE

According to Wikipedia, not always the most reliable source, but in this case exceedingly accurate, “In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog”

Because I want to deliver a personal message to you all I am, for this post, abandoning my usual journalistic use of the first person plural.  Those of you who know my background, know I got my journalist credentials long before the internet came into being.  I have, somewhat naively, allowed all readers to participate in comments on the blog.  Until a few weeks ago I had never rejected any comments coming on the blog.  Unfortunately, the trolls have recently arrived here at Dog Show Poop and must be eradicated.  I don’t tolerate fleas on my dog and I won’t tolerate trolls on my blog.  Because of the limits imposed by my host, Google, I cannot wholesale reject all anonymous comments. 

I have earned a reputation for being unbiased and unwilling to participate in dog show politics, a reputation which I wish to maintain.  However in recent weeks I have been accused of publishing “fluff” and being in the pockets of the dog world’s power brokers.  Conversely, I have been chastised for providing a forum for rabble rousing character assassins interested only in bringing down the canine establishment.  Partly because I allow some limited advertising on my blog, partly because I have attracted a sizable readership, many people assume I am earning an income from the blog.  I once heard someone say to an experienced exhibitor, “I hear there’s a lot of money in the dog show game” to which the old timer replied, “Absolutely!  I should know. I have put a lot of my money into it.”  I accept no advertising from breeders, owners, or handlers and none of the photos appearing on this blog are paid advertising.

All of which leads me to this point.  This is a personal blog, created and executed to promote the sport of pure bred dogs and to entertain my readers.  I am very happy that so many people have found the blog enjoyable.  I am the sole author of the content and the only person who has a say on editorial content.  From that position, I am declaring this blog a TROLL FREE ZONE.  I will post a permanent notice on my front page stating such.  Because nearly 90 percent of the comments I receive are anonymous, I have decided to continue to allow anonymous comments with the following Provisos.

• I will reject all personal attacks on individuals and/or their dogs. 
• I will reject all comments on a judge’s knowledge or abilities
• I encourage comments on AKC policy, but will reject all personal attacks on AKC officials.

All published comments will appear at my sole discretion.  If you feel your comment has been unfairly rejected, feel free to take it up with me via a private e-mail.  I have enjoyed providing this blog to my readers and hope I can continue to do in a productive and civil environment. 

SUNDAY IN CHULA VISTA CA

CH Gallant Statesman Of Steele

(Photo Courtesy of InFocus By Miguel)

Our final stop of the day is in Chula Vista CA to give you the Sunday results from the Bahia Sur Kennel Club Of Chula Vista.  Ron Menaker final seven were the Parti-colored Cocker Spaniel, CH Windsor 18K Rolls Royce, the 15” Beagle, CH Shoreviews The Blues Brothers, Saturday’s BIS winner, the Samoyed, CH Winterset’s Naughty Knight, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Gallant Statesman Of Steele, the Miniature Pinscher, CH Brackley He’s My Warrior, the French Bulldog, CH Bayhill Celebrate, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Brangay PS This Is Austin.  His Best was the Wire Fox, Kyle, his first this year.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Torie Steele and handler Gabriel Rangel.

GRIDLEY WEEKEND RESULTS

CH Soletrader Donald Duck

We also need to catch you up on the results from the northern California town of Gridley where the Buttte County Kennel Club did two shows.  On Saturday Darryl Vice considered the Spinone Italiano, CH Spinfandel Mariah’s Storm JH, the Petit Bassett Griffon Vendeen, CH Soletrader Donald Duck, the Alaskan Malamute, CH Catanya's Latin Lover, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek, the Brussels Griffon, CH Cashin's Walk The Line, the Bulldog, CH Globe And Anchor Sgt Iron Mike, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH PaRay Cirque Du Soliel.  It was the English PBGV, Donald, getting his first BIS of the year.  Congratulations to breeders Gavin & Sara Robertson & Paul Sparks, owners Don Gau & Gavan Robertson, and handler Bill McFadden.

The Malamute, Ricky, would be the only Saturday finalist to make it back to Sunday’s final to see Donna Cole.  Her remaining six were the English Springer Spaniel, CH Segre’s Brown Derby, the Whippet, CH Starline's Chanel, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Char Dar's Merry  Manhattan, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Quail Garden Tad O Magic, the Keeshond, CH Summerwinds Poetry In Motion, and the Beauceron, De Jole Du Chaleau Rocher.  Her Best was the Lakie, her first this year.  With the team of breeder Clay Coady, owners Jean L Heath, William H Cosby Jr & Susan R Atherton and handler Bill Mcfadden, you can bet it won’t be her last.  Congratulations to them all.

SIX DAYS IN IDAHO

CH Sky Acres Spy Plane

You may recall that this dog show week started in Filer ID on Tuesday.  We pick up that action at the Eagle Rock Kennel Club’s Saturday show in Blackfoot ID.  Charlotte Clem McGowan’s seven were the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Ripsnorter's Mt View Lookout, the Black & Tan Coonhound, CH Silver Ridge Showthyme At Windbourne, the Portuguese Water Dog, CH Aviator's Luck Be A Lady, the Miniature Schnauzer, CH Allaruth Solebay Chipothgoldblok, the Affenpinscher, CH Tamarin Top Banana, the Finnish Spitz, CH Pikkinokka's This Girl Rockz, and the Belgian Tervuren, CH Sky Acres Spy Plane.  It’s the first BIS this year for Spy and breeder/owner/handler Michelle Edling.  Spy, who had six BIS last year, is co-owned by Wayne Thompson.   Congratulations to Michelle & Wayne.

CH Tamarin Top Banana

Sunday, Robert Jacobsen took over for the day two show with aforementioned GWP, Affenpinscher, & Spitz, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, Regulus Speeding Bullet, the Boxer, CH Duba-Dae's Who's Your Daddy, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Warfox High Mtn Rocky Mountain High, and the Border Collie, CH Borderfame Signature.  It was the Affenpinscher, Topper, collecting his fifth BIS for 2010.

KC OF TEXARKANA

CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction

Our last report from this side of the Rockies is on the Kennel Club Of Texarkana shows held on the Arkansas side of town.  On Saturday  Joe Gregory had a very formidable final with the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Otterhound, CH Scentasia's Double Trouble, the Rottweiler. CH Barste's Heard It On The X TT, the Scottish Terrier, CH Stalwart's Lyric, the Pekingese, CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Elite's By Design, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH  Grandgables Ya Drives Me Krayz.. It was the country’s Number Seven dog All Breeds, the Cocker Beckham, picking up 2010 BIS number twelve.

CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar

Sunday it was Robert J Caswell Jr’s tun to choose a BIS from the previously mentioned Cocker, Peke, & Sheltie,  the Irish Wolfhound, CH Steppin'Wolf's Quantum Leap, the Newfoundland, CH Magnolia's Bleau Bayou, the Standard Manchester Terrier, CH Wilane's Notorious Rebel, and the Finnish Spitz, CH Pikkinokka Badgr Sir Barksalot.  He chose the US’ Number Three Toy Dog, the Peke, Noel.  Noel and handler Hiram Stewart have been in the Top Five Toy Dogs for the last two years and is a Top Twenty Dog All Breeds this year.  We have this as twelve BIS this year.

ROLLA MO KC

CH Folklore Celtic C& C All About Me

The Rolla Missouri Kennel Club two shows in Gray Summit MO this weekend featured some new faces.  On Saturday judge Robert Booth e collected the ASCOB cocker Spaniel, CH Broken Ridges Wild At Heart, the Afghan Hound,, CH Har Los Gorggeous Jorge, the Rottweiler, CH Goldshields Giorgio Armani, the Parson Russell Terrier, CH Bayshore Nrv Queen Victoria, the Chinese Crested, CH Whispering Lane Back Seat Betty, the Dalmatian, CH Folklore Celtic C& C All About Me, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH  Mythical Zeus Of Black Forest.  His BIS was the Dal, Sienna, her first this year.  Congratulations to breeder owner Diana Skibinski and owners Jim & Michelle Boyd.

CH Carolina Bonyvale Meant To Be

Sunday Gene Blake took over with a mostly new seven.  They were the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Star Ks Mile Hi Valentine, the 15” Beagle, CH Roirdan Lanbur Motor City, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Skansens A La Belle Garce, the Parson Russell Terrier, CH Bayshore Nrv Queen Victoria, the Havanese, CH Harbors It Had To Be Me, the Keeshond, CH Carolina Bonyvale Meant To Be, and the lone Saturday finalist, the above named GSD.  He chose the Keeshond , Michael, as his top dog.  It was the first BIS for the 22 month old.  Congratulations to owner/handler Donna Smith and breeders/owners Bill & Pat Stroud & Darlene Bosch.

PEKINGESE TWOFER

CH PalaceGarden Malachy

Terrier devotees headed to Grayslake Il this weekend where the Great Lakes All Terrier Association mini-Montgomery was sandwiched in between Friday’s Little Fort Kennel Club Of Waukegan and Sunday’s
Chain O'lakes Kennel Club all breed events.  Friday’s BIS judge  was Ken Murray and his super seven were the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Robin Crest Spectacular Bid JH, the Saluki, CH Sandstorm Blue Nile Bubbles Of Jatara, the Samoyed, CH Rexanne’s Excalibur, the Norwich Terrier, CH Abbedale Take Two At Taliesan, the Pekingese, CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Schipperke, CH Talawandas Makers Mark, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Limerick’s Shakespeare.  It was the country’s Number Three Dog All Breeds, the Peke, Malachy, taking home BIS number 19 for the year.

At Saturday’s all Terrier tussle Melinda Lyon chose the Irish Terrier, CH Fleet St Fenway Fan as her Group One.  Rounding out her placements were the Norwich Terrier, CH Abbedale Take Two At Taliesan, the Welsh Terrier, CH Marydale’s Limited Edition, and the Scottish Terrier, CH Amstaam Wild West.  So where were the non-Terriers on Saturday?  Well, David Fitzpatrick & Malachy were in Fort Dodge IA picking up the hometown Club’s BIS from Dr Ronert Smith.   Also on hand were the Pointer, CH Solivia’s A Walk In The Clouds, the Afghan Hound, CH Majic Whatever I Want, the Siberian Husky, CH Topaz T.R.O.U.B.L.E., the Miniature Schnauzer, Suelen Frosty Gusty V Amore, the Miniature Poodle, CH Amisty Mystical Horizons Heaven Sent, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Clemwoods Nobel Laureate.

Sunday, The Peke and the Irish Terrier would be the only repeaters back to see Clay Coady.  The newcomers were the Vizsla, CH Sir Winston Of Sienna Pointe, the Longhaired Dachshund, CH Homar’s Solo Aviator SL, the Alaskan Malamute, CH Cetera’s Fun Fast N World Class, the Boston Terrier, Ch Ammalee Told Ya So, and the Polish Lowland Sheepdog, CH StarPon’s Mustang Sally Rae.  He also liked the Irish Terrier, Fynn.  It's his third this year. Suddenly, the race for the Number One Dog in America is looking very interesting.

CH Solivia’s A Walk In The Clouds

Sunday’s Fort Dodge show featured the Mrs Robert D (Polly) Smith and the previously mentioned Pointer and Bouvier, the Norwegian Elkhound, CH Aspens Power Play, the Boxer, CH Mahoganys Its About Time, the Parson Russell Terrier, CH Thunder Hill Soul Journey, the Papillon, CH Forevr Errol Flynn, and the Bichon Frise, CH Bibelots Purple Heart O'Mine.  She chose the Pointer, Airy.  It’s the second this year for Airy and handler Greg Myers, with both wins coming in the last month.

TRAVERSE CITY MI

CH Buckridge’s Positive Energy

Dr Gerard Penta was in the final ring for Saturday’s Grand Traverse Kennel Club show in Traverse City MI.  He was accompanied by the Gordon Setter, CH Sastya Raggededge Peer Review, the American Foxhound, CH Devlon's Fame And Fortune, the Akita, CH Buckridge’s Positive Energy, the Bedlington Terrier, CH Kaylynns Party Crasher, the Maltese, CH SeaBreeze Caribbean Sun Calling, the French Bulldog, CH Evergreen's Lavish Looks, and the Briard, CH La Vie Dior August Moon.  His BIS was the Akita, Karma.  Congratulations to breeder/owner David Osborn and co-owner Ellen Vanden Avond.

CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder

Sunday’s BIS judge was Jon Cole and he saw the same Foxhound, Akita, Maltese, & Frenchie, the Golden Retriever, CH Summits Emery It's In The Bag, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Aljamar Dealin With The Devil, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder.  His choice for Best was Elvis, another great OES from breeder/owner/handler Jere Marder.  That’s his fourth this year.

GSD HAT TRICK

CH Kridler's Nutmeg V Signature

They love their hockey in upstate New York.  So what’s more appropriate than a dog show hat trick to close out the four day stay in Stockton NY? The Olean Kennel Club chose Lee Canalizo who made it three for four for the German Shepherd Dog, CH Kridler's Nutmeg V Signature.  The GSD Meg’s fellow finalists were the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, CH Fireside's Spontaneous Combustion, the Whippet, CH Karasar's Par Excellence, the Siberian Husky, CH Kontoki's A Bend In The Road, the Border Terrier, CH Meadowlake Overnight Celebrity, the Affenpinscher, CH Banana Joe Van Tanikazari, and the Bulldog, CH Marybelle's Norma Jean Of Lyerly RN. That brings Meg’s 2010 total to four.

BRYN MAWR KC

 CH Sporting Field’s Bahama Sands

One place we did not hear a thing about this weekend was Ludwigs corner PA where several of AKC’s top ranked dogs gathered for the Bryn Mawr Kennel Club’s two shows.  Saturday Peggy Beisel McIlwaine  had the pleasure of the company of the Irish Setter, CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, the Whippet, CH Sporting Field’s Bahama Sands, the Samoyed, CH White Magic’s Taku Wind, the Skye Terrier, CH Gleanntan Comeflywithme, the Toy Poodle, CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Standard Poodle, CH Unique Jewel Of The Crown, and the Bearded Collie, CH Briarpatch Top That RE PT OA NAJ.  Best was the Whippet, Tawny.  Count that as her sixth BIS this year.

CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream

Sunday, the judge’s book would pass to Beverly Capstick who had her pick of the above named Irish Setter. Emily, the Scottish Deerhound, CH Briarwood's Obsidian Of Vale Vue.RN, the Boxer, CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Foxlorr Double Dare, the previously mentioned Toy Poodle, Walker, the Bulldog, CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Puli, CH Mi-Tonka As Good As It Gets.  She would choose the Boxer, Scarlet, as her BIS.  Scalret, the nation’s Number Four Dog All Breeds, now has 13 top prizes this year.

SUNDAY IN MASSACHUSETTS

CH Maverston Double Dutch

We had a great Fathers’ Day weekend full of family, friends, & dogs.  For those who didn’t make it to a dog show this weekend, Here’s what happened.  Up in Topsfield MA at yesterday’s Middlesex County Kennel Club show,  P Levi Marsman gathered the English Springer Spaniel, CH Cerise Signature Of Telltale RN CD, the Scottish Deerhound, CH Gayleward's Jaraluv Nike, the Boxer, CH Mahogany's Mi Own Sweet Time, the Cairn Terrier, CH Maverston Double Dutch, the Shih Tzu, CH Pekings Midnight Vision At WenShu, the Standard Poodle, CH Hillwood Dassin Shut Up N'Dance, and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.  His Best was the big Poodle, yet another offering from breeders/owners Ellen Charles & Joseph Vergnetti and breeder Karen LeFrak.  Congrats to all.  If anyone out there has a photo, please share.

PHARAOH HOUND IN SAN ANTONIO

CH Northgate As You Like It

We had not anticipated that events in San Antonio would draw such interest, but they have.  They wrapped it up today with James Reynolds calling the BIS for the Bexar Kennel Club.  His options were the English Springer Spaniel, CH Wil-Orion Twenty Twenty, the P{haraoh Hound, CH Northgate As You Like It, CH Cammcastle's Friar Tuck, the Skye Terrier, CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Affenpinscher, CH Tamarin Tug, the Bulldog, CH Red Dog's Rambo, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Copperridges's Fire N Bayouland.  Best went to the Swedish import, the Pharaoh Hound, Qing.  It’s the second for the 201o Crufts Hound Group Winner and handler Brian Livingston.  Will this be the start of something big?

CANAAN DOG BIS!

CH Pleasant Hill Magnum Of Samara
(Photo by Carol Beuchat)

We love it when one of our rare breeds gets a BIS.  The Canaan Dog is 156th in the AKC registry and one of the best Cannan Dogs anywhere, CH Pleasant Hill Magnum Of Samara, was Paula Nykiel’s Best In Show today at the Echo Hills Kennel Club Of Ohio in Troy OH.  Rounding out her final were the Weimaraner, CH Smokycity Nanis Dbl Silhouette, the Greyhound, CH Gaia Elfin Dance, the Samoyed, CH Stolicnaya, the Norwich Terrier, CH Saram Ma-Ya‘s My Sweet Valentine, the Pomeranian, CH Mountain Crest U Don’t Own Me, and the Standard Poodle, CH Jaset’s Satisfaction.  We do think this was the first Herding Group One and all breed BIS this year for Mag, the 2010 Westminster Breed Winner and 2009 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Breed Winner.  Congratulations to breeder Donna Dodson, owner Pamela Stacey Rosman and handler Bruce Schultz.

ANOTHER BACK2BACK BIS

CH Burmack‘s Rosie V Evrmor

We hear that the Irish Setter, CH Militza’s SomethingRoyal, has become the third dog this weekend to post back2back BIS. It happened today in Waynesville NC at the day two show of the Western Carolina Dog Fanciers Association. Frank McCartha’s other finalists were the Plott, Alexanders Mob Boss Capone, the Siberian Husky, CH Indigo’s Hilltop Istate, the Miniature Bull Terrier, CH Evolution‘s Eddie Izzard, the Toy Manchester Terrier, CH Burmack‘s Rosie V Evrmor, the Bichon Frise, CH Riane’s GloryB Stepping Out In Style, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Imp-Cen Rowland's Tough Love. We have to wonder if this ten year old is going to make a habit of this.

SATURDAY IN CHULA VISTA CA

CH Winterset's Naughty Knight

We have results from the border town of Chula Vista CA and yesterday’s Bahia Sur Kennel Club Of Chula Vista.  Sharon Newcomb’s finalists included the Golden Retriever, CH Dalane Doizaki Buckingham's Pride, the 15” Beagle, CH Shoreviews The Blues Brothers, the Samoyed, CH Winterset's Naughty Knight, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Black Watch On The Rocks, the Smooth Chihuahua, CH Lugari Holiday Rocco, the French Bulldog, CH Bayhill Celebrate!, and the Australian Shepherd, Wynstar Flavr Twist.   Her Best was the Sammie, SirFur.  It was the first BIS this year for the seven year old.  Congratulations to breeder Dianne L. Marino, owners Marcia Sandusky & Dianne L Marino, and handler Lou Torres.