Saturday, August 28, 2010

POODLE WALKS AWAY WITH BIS

GCH CH Smash Jp Moon Walk
(Photo by InFocus by Miguel)

Day two in Santa Barbara CA was day one for the hometown Santa Barbara Kennel Club.  Lynette Saltzman gathered the Flat Coated Retriever, CH Feathurquest Paradise Kiss, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline's Chanel, the Akita, CH Dream Hi's I Got My Game On, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Gallant Statesman Of Steele, the Toy Poodle, GCH CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Standard Poodle, CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Segni At Coventry.  She chose the Toy Poodle, Walker, as her Best In Show.  DOG2WATCH Walker, the Number Three Toy Dog in AKC, now has 13 BIS this year.

ELKHOUND OPENS SANTA ROSA

GCH CH Vin-Melca's Voyager

Terry Stacy opened the weekend in Santa Rosa CA with the Mensona Kennel Club.  Heis seven survivors were the English Cocker Spaniel, CH Indigo N Jolyn’s Encore Edition, the Norwegian Elkhound, GCH CH Vin-Melca’s Voyager, the Boxer, CH R And G’s Mystical Dancer, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek, the Pomeranian, CH CR’s Simply Irrestible, the Bulldog, CH Globe And Anchor Sgt Iron Mike, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Avalon Frontier Sleepnlady Webber.   His BIS was the Elkhound, Skippy.  It’s the second BIS this year for Skippy and legendary breeder/owner/handler Pat Trotter. 

TODAY IN MASSACHUSETTS

CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari

Neither of the BIS winners from days one & two were in the day three final of today’s Newton Kennel Club show in West Springfield MA.   One had moved onto another venue and the second didn’t make it out of the Group today.  Nonetheless, Cathy H Daugherty had a splendid seven, the Flat Coated Retriever, CH Quillquest Etched In Stone OA AXJ RN JH, the Borzoi, CH Greyhaven Wizard’s Crystal, the Siberian Husky, CH Myla’s Point Of Reference, the Irish Terrier, CH Fleet St Fenway Fan, the Affenpinscher, CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, the Bulldog, CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.  Her BIS was the Affenpinscher, Joe.  Handler Ernesto Lara has piloted the multi-titled Dutch import to five AKC BIS this year.  Today’s win makes him the top winning Affenpinscher in the US, all systems.

VIZSLA BIS IN OHIO

GCH CH Artisan Grouse Point Pink Panther JH

With Saturday comes more options to exhibitors and we saw some of the dogs changing venues.  The country’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the Smooth Fox terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, left New England for the Great Lakes competing at today’s Sugarbush Kennel Club show in Chagrin Falls OH.  Dodger was one of  Patti Widick Neale’s final seven.  The other six were the Vizsla, GCH CH Artisan Grouse Point Pink Panther JH, the Irish Wolfhound, CH Ansa Mo Merlin D’Eirinn, the Siberian Husky, CH Kontoki’s A Bend In The Road, yesterday’s BIS, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, the Dalmatian, CH Troika’s Adagio, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Shoal Creek’s Sangria V Barick.  Her BIS was the Vizsla, Kato.  It’s the second this year for Kato.  Congratulations to breeders Mark Toepke & Joan Toepke and owners Corinne Miklos, Sue Lonabaugh, R Bernstein & Joan Toepke.

Friday, August 27, 2010

CORGI STRIKES FIRST IN SANTA BARBARA

CH Segni At Coventry
(Photo by Derek Glas)

The party on the west coast is in Santa Barbara CA where the Simi Valley Kennel Club was the opening act for this four day weekend.   Christine E Calcinari’s seven finalists were the English Springer Spaniel, CH Oteins Cap'n Jack Sparrow, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline's Chanel, the Doberman Pinscheer, CH Sevenly Above The Law, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Gallant Statesman Of Steele, the Toy Poodle, GCH CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Standard Poodle, CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Segni At Coventry.  Her BIS was the charming Corgi, Molly.  It was the fourth BIS this year for Molly. Congratulations to breeders/owners Sofia Sadler, Bill Shelton, Beckie Williams DVM, & Steven Leyerly. owner Alexandra Geremia, and handler Jenny Wornall.

IT'S THE PAP IN TOPEKA

GCH CH Wildfire On The Rocks

Day two in Topeka KS saw Murrel Purkhiser in the final ring for the Topeka Kennel Club with the Golden Retriever, CH Dalane Doizaki Buckingham's Pride, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Dehra Amazona Bvlgari, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Mistel's Anything You Can Do, the Norwich Terrier, GCH CH Skyscot's Poker Chip, the Papillion, GCH CH Wildfire On The Rocks, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Sak's Hamelot Little Drummer Boy, GCH CH Clemwood's Nobel Laureate.  Her BIS was the Papillion, Rita.   it’s the second all breed Best for Rita and handler Brian Livingston.  Congratulations to Brian, breeder Angela Pickett, and owners Madeline Mosing & Cheslie Pickett.

IT'S THE SHIH TZU IN OHIO

GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Power
(Photo by Eddy Gurney Photography)

The Sugarbush Kennel Club got the weekend started in Chagrin Falls OH with Christopher Tilghman Neale in the final ring.  His seven were the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Dogwoodcreek’s Hot Money, the Plott, GCH CH Alexander's Mob Boss Capone, the Great Dane, GCH CH Rainmaster’s She’s A Show Girl, the Norfolk Terrier, CH Starmtn EZ Link To Domby, the Shih Tzu, GCH Ch Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, the Standard Poodle, CH Hillwood Ale Kai Walking On Air, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH XTC‘s What Can Brown Do For You?.  Best was the country’s Number two Toy Dog, the Shih Tzu, Austin.   Austin been sitting in the eleventh all breed spot for a few weeks now.  This win, his 14th BIS this year,  will help him get a little close to the Top Ten.

NUMBER ONE & TWO FACE OFF

GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed

It was the Elm City Kennel Club‘s turn to host in West Springfield MA and they asked Lee Brown to choose a Best In Show from a final seven that included the nation‘s top two dogs. His options were the Irish Setter, GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, the Afghan Hound, CH Xenos Jimlet, the Boxer, CH Jacquet’s Laredo El Encanto, yesterday’s BIS winner, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Affenpinscher, CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, the Bulldog, CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins. Today’s BIS went to the country’s Number One Sporting Dog, the Irish Setter, Emily. Emily’s 28th BIS this year keeps the front runner in sight and opens a little distance between her and Number Three.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

PHARAOH HOUND BIS IN TOPEKA

CH Northgate’s as You Like It

Our second Thursday report is from Topeka KS where the Manhattan Kansas Kennel Club opened the four day stay with Col Joe Purkhiser calling the BIS.  He had his pick of the Golden Retriever, CH Dalane Doizaki Buckingham's Pride, the Pharaoh Hound, CH Northgate’s as You Like It, the Neapolitan Mastiff, CH Bruno Della Vecchia Roma, the Norwich Terrier, GCH CH Skyscot's Poker Chip, the Yorkshire Terrier, GCH CH Stringer's Something’s Gotta Give, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Chaoyang Chick Magnet At Asia, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Paradigm's  Baylandon Broadway.  Best went to the sleek Pharaoh Hound, Qing.  Qing has been burning it up this summer collecting five BIS in the last two months for a total of seven this year.  Here’s video of Qing winning the Hound Group at this year’s Crufts.

NUMBER 1 GETS 1ST BIS OF THE WEEK

GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice
(Photo by Carol Beuchat)

Our week’s first report is in from West Springfield MA where some of the nation’s best dogs gathered for the first of four shows, the Northwestern Connecticut Dog Club show.  Lowell K Davis considered the Field Spaniel, CH Tamarack’s Race You To Calico, the Borzoi, CH Greyhaven Wizard's Crystal, the St Bernard, CH Opdyke's Drives Me To Drink , the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Affenpinscher, CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, the Bulldog, CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.   Continuing his remarkable Summer Surge was the country’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the Smooth Fox, Dodger, taking home career BIS 77.  That’s gotta be a lucky number.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

NOT MUCH SUMMER LEFT


Our dog show week will consist of 26 all breed shows in ten locations in three time zones.  The week will start Thursday in New England with a quartet of shows in West Springfield MA hosted by the Northwestern Connecticut Dog Club, Elm City Kennel Club, Newtown Kennel Club, & Great Barrington Kennel Club.  Also beginning Thursday is the four day stop in Topeka KS courtesy of the Manhattan Kansas Kennel Club  & Topeka Kennel Club.

Friday will see three more sites with shows.  The Sugarbush Kennel Club & Western Reserve Kennel Club will set up shop in Chagrin Falls OH.  The big numbers will be in Atlanta GA where the Sawnee Mountain Kennel Club Of Georgia, Lawrenceville Kennel Club, & Conyers Kennel Club Of Georgia will likely see some of the big names.  Beautiful Santa Barbara CA will be the site of the Simi Valley, Santa Barbara, & Conejo Kennel Clubs’ four shows.

Traditional two day offerings can be had in Middleburg Pa from the Mid Susquehanna Valley Kennel Club, in St Charles IL from the Elgin Kennel Club, in Lake Elmo MN from the St Croix Valley Kennel Club, and in Santa Rosa CA from the Mensona Kennel Club.  Finally, the one day show of the Sammamish Kennel Club Sunday In Redmond WA will follow two days of specialties and limited breed shows.   We only have a couple more weeks of summer left.  What better way to spend them than at an AKC dog show?

Monday, August 23, 2010

SCOTTIE BIS IN HAWAII...AGAIN

CH Slievecroob Mic'Olene

We close our weekend reports with another trip to paradise…with the same results.  The Scottish Terrier, CH Slievecroob Mic'Olene, repeated his Saturday BIS win on Sunday at the day two show of the West Oahu Kennel Club in Ewa (Honolulu) HI.   Rounding out Shirley Limoges’ final were the Viszla, CH Relwood MGM Grand, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, GCCH CH Pupukearidge Ikaika O Sprngvly, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Fantasy Island's Inspiration, the Shih Tzu, CH Xerlane Eye Of The storm, the Bulldog, CH Trent‘s Adoreabull Last Word, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Lynroc Paint The Sky Airene.  That’s four for the Irish import.  Maybe we can convince the wife to go to Hawaii for a dog show?

SUNDAY IN RENO

GCH CH Mariel’s Harvest Moon

Our remaining reports come from the west.  At the Reno (NV) Kennel Club’s Sunday show,  Steven Gladstone chose the  Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Mariel’s Harvest Moon, Best In Show.  His remaining six finalists were the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Robin Crest Great Expectations, the Saluki, GCH CH 7seas Int’l Safari At Sayad, the Akita, GCH CH Dream Hi’s I got My Game On, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, GCH CH Angranian Derry Mucker, the Pug, CH Curtique Riversong’s Nathan Detroit, and the Bichon Frise, GCH CH PaRay Rime Time.    It’s Harvey’s first BIS this year.  The three year old was bred by Marian R Mizelle & Helen B Jones, is owned by Marian R Mizelle & Robert R Caldwell, and handled by Kelly Shane.   Congratulations to them all.

MEMPHIS KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar

Here in Memphis the temperatures were hovering around 100 degrees Fahrenheit and the competition was just as hot.  The Memphis Kennel Club’s two weekend shows were preceded by the Memphis Toy Dog Club’s two limited breed shows, drawing some of the top Toy Dogs in the country.  Sharon Newcomb’s BIS was AKC’s Number Three Toy Dog, the Pekingese, GCH CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar.  Joining the Peke, Noel, in the final were the English Cocker Spaniel, CH Especially Magic Happens, the Afghan Hound, CH  Wynsyr China Doll, the Bullmastiff, GCH CH Sumertym Southwind Magic Carpet Ride, the Fox Smooth Terrier, GCH CH Frenchpark Moon Of Wintertime, the Lhasa Apso, CH Tara Huff Edrey Starbuck, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, CH Crinoline Drumroll Please.   We have that as 18 BIS this year for Noel & handler Hiram Stewart.

CH Tara Huff Edrey Starbuck

The only Saturday finalists to make it to Dr John Shelton’s final on Sunday were the Smooth Fox & Lhasa.  Making their first final of the weekend were the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH Ehrenvogel It Amazes Me, the Saluki, DC Shantani Ivory Moon, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Horizons Upper Echelon, the nation’s Number Two Toy Dog, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Leeason Rock My Soul.  HIS BIS was the Lhasa, Starbuck.  It’s the first BIS this year for six year old.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Peggy W Huffman & Edwin Valle.

OES BIS SUNDAY IN MUNCIE

GCH CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder
(Photo by InFocus by Miguel)

We were lucky this weekend to bring you most of the shows results within a few hours of their completion.  However, we still have more.  Stephanie Seabrook Hedgepath did the Best In Show on day four in Muncie IN for the Anderson Kennel Club.  Her seven were the winner of the three previous days, the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, the Whippet, GCH CH Karsar's Par Excellence, the Great Dane, GCH CH Lobato's Code Red, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Tyrolian Eight Belles At Meadowlake, the Pug, GCH CH Kenshei And Thats The Way It Is, the Bichon Frise, Belle Creek's No Doubt About It, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder.  The OES, Elvis, would prevent the GWP sweep, taking the BIS.    We have that as eight BIS this year for Elvis and breeder/owner/handler Jere Marder.

Sunday, August 22, 2010

BIG WEEKEND FOR SMOOTH FOX IN WASHINGTON

GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek

Mrs Houston (Toddie) Clark had the big job today of choosing which of the 2500 entries would be the Olympic Kennel Club’s BIS.  Her options were the Irish Water Spaniel, CH Poole's Ide Got Water RN, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH Soletrader’s the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Aviators Luck Be A Lady, Saturday’s BIS winner, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek, the Papillion, CH Arsuma's Brilliant Diamond, the Standard Poodle, CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Border Collie, CH Borderfame Signature.  She chose the Smooth Fox, Adam, as her Best In Show.  Adam and handler Eddie Boyes have collected over 4000 points this weekend.

FROM GREENSBORO TO GREELEY

GCH CH Starline Chanel
(Photo by Carol Beuchat)

She started the week in Greensboro NC, collected a BIS, and then traveled 1600 miles west to Greeley CO and collected another BIS.  She is the Number One Whippet, Number One Hound, and the Number Seven Dog All Breeds (and likely to improve on that), GCH CH Starline Chanel.  Cha Cha and handler Lori Wilson ran away with today’s big top prize at today’s Greeley CO.  With over 2100 entries, Brent Wright’s seven finalists had to fight to get to the BIS ring.  The lucky seven were Chanel, the English Setter. CH Oakley's B'Dazzled, the Kuvasz, CH Szumeria's Wildwood Silver Six Pence, the Welsh Terrier, CH Malvado Dust Devil, the Maltese, CH Rhapsody's Regarding Henry, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Vaje's Miss Jayne Hathaway, and the Smooth Collie, CH Bit O’Heaven’s Sorceress.   We can’t remember when a Top Ten has been so close.  Check back with us frequently for updates.

BOXER BIS IN TOPEKA

GCH CH Winfall I Dream Of Style

James Noe had the judge’s book today in Topeka KS  for the day two show of the Jesse James Kennel Club.  His finalists were yesterday’s BIS winner, the Golden Retriever, CH Amica’s Journey Nothing Comes Close, the Pharaoh Hound, CH Northgate’s As You Like It, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall I Dream Of Style, the Norwich Terrier, GCH CH Skyscot's Poker Chip, the Affenpinscher, CH Induna Oliver Twist, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH SunClipse Mystique, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, CH Twinroc Santa Paws.   BIS was the Boxer, Macey.  Macey and handler Michael Shepherd now have three all breed BIS this year.

FOLLOWING THROUGH IN WISCONSIN

GCH CH Ri Lee‘s Stellar Performance

Dr Lee Anthony Reasin closed it out in Marshfield WI today, calling the BIS at the day two show of the Marshfield Area Kennel Club.  He considered the Golden Retriever, CH Summits Emry It‘s In The Bag, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Cammcastle‘s Friar Tuck, the Norfolk Terrier, GCH CH Max-Well’s Violet, the Miniature Pinscher, CH Brakley’s He‘s My Warrior, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Ri Lee‘s Stellar Performance, and the Rough Collie, GCH CH Gentry’s Braveheart.   Today’s BIS was the Tibetan Terrier, Reese.  It was just a month ago that Reese got his first all breed BIS and now he has two.  That's what we call follow through.

GIANT WIN IN OHIO

CH Skansen’s Sir August Brigs

From St Clairsville OH we hear that Roger Hartinger’s final at today’s St Clairsville Ohio Kennel Club show included the English Springer Spaniel, CH Windmoor Superstition, the Otterhound, CH Lonestar Angus Prime Choice, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Skansen’s Sir August Brigs, the Border Terrier, CH Meadowlake Overnight  Celebrity, the Havanese, GCHG CH Qbin’s Happy Feet At Enginuity, the Boston Terrier, CH Keynote Knockout Kid, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Arykas Hermes.  BIS was the country’s winningest Giant, Brigs.  Brigs and handler Vicki Seiler now have two all breed BIS and eleven Working Group top prizes.

BACK2BACK BIS FOR THE BEARDIE

GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins

We have another repeat winner to report.  The Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins, made it BACK2BACK BIS taking the top prize at the day two show of the Wachusett Kennel Club in Fitchburg MA.  Keke Kahn’s final also included a 16 month old Pointer from the BBE bitch, Seasyde Hollywood (daughter of 2008 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship BIS winner, CH Cookieland Seasyde Hollyberry), the Wirehaired Dachshund, CH Brodny Schoolhouse In A Zip, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Skansen’s C’Sofia Of Grandeur, the Irish Terrier, CH Fleet St Fenway Fan, the Papillion, CH Involvo Seeing Is Believing, and the Tibetan Terrier, CH Atisha’s VSOP Courvoisier.   Today was Roy’s 23 BIS this year, a new record for Beardies,

3PEAT 4 NATION'S NUMBER 1

GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice

The nation’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, made it three in a row, taking the BIS at today’s Carolina Kennel Club show in Greensboro NC.  Thorqa Brown’s final included the usual suspects, the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Greyhound, CH Gaia‘s Elfin Dance, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Pekingese CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Spitfire, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Masquerade Mikey Likes It.  After five days in North Carolina, our Number One Dog is well out in front of the pack and two, three, and four in a dead heat.  We will have more when the rest of the today’s numbers are in.

GREAT PYRENEES CLOSES OUT OWEGO

GCH CH Rivergroves Trump This

Our first report in today is from the day two show of the Tioga County Kennel Club in Owego NY.   Gregg D Caliendo’s final seven were the Irish Setter, GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, the 15” Beagle, CH Langrigg’s Star Of The Stage, the Great Pyrenees, GCH CH Rivergroves Trump This, Yesterday’s BIS winner, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Castlerock’s SBigstaff Mad About You, the Toy Fox Terrier, CH Barbary Rough' N Ready, the Keeshond, CH Atena Glitter Girl, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Propwash Vin Fiz.  BIS went to DOG2WATCH, the Pyrenees, Trump.  Trump and handler Wayne Boid have four all breed Bests this year.

SCOTTIE BIS IN PARADISE


CH Slievecroob Mic'Olene

While we wait for today’s results, how about a visit to paradise?  Yesterday the West Oahu Kennel Club held the first of two shows this weekend in Ewa (Honolulu) HI.  Gloria Geringer’s BIS was the Irish born Scottish Terrier, CH Slievecroob Mic'Olene.  Also on hand were a Brittany from the Open Bitch class, RJ’s She’s All In, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, GCCH CH Pupukearidge Ikaika O Sprngvly, the Rottweiler, CH DBR’s Wind Beneath My Wings, the Pomeranian, CH Woodrose’s Causin’ A Commotion, the Miniature Poodle, CH Nalani Regency Time Brings Hope, and the Rough Collie, CH Corjalin Clearwater Revival Rae.   That’s the third BIS this year for the not yet three year old Mic who is the only Scottie to win a BIS this since CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot won BIS at this year’s Westminster Kennel Club show back in February.  Congratulations to breeders Craig Aiken & E Aiken and owner William Kamai.   We now have a real photo of the winner and are delighted how close to our fantasy it comes.



DOG2WATCH BIS IN OWEGO

CH Castlerock’s SBigstaff Mad About You

We awake to results from Owego NY (Thanks, Kaylene!) where our DOG2WATCH, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Castlerock’s SBigstaff Mad About You, was Ken Kauffman’s choice for BIS at yesterday’s Tioga County Kennel Club show.  He might have chosen the Irish Setter, GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, the Pharaoh Hound, DC Hallams Busiris Ra Qena, the Dogue de Bordeaux, GCH CH Gargoyles Brando T Beefcake, the Long Coat Chihuahua, CH Saiyai's Thia Little Florist, the Tibetan Spaniel GCH CH Shenanwood's Aint Nothing New To Me, or the Pyrenean Shepherd, CH Germinal De La Brise RN, but he didn't.  It’s the sixth BIS this year for Maddy & handler Kim Rudzik.