LONGVIEW-KELSO KC RESULTS

GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore

The Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, has collected another Pacific Northwest BIS, winning today’s Longview-Kelso Kennel Club show in St Helens OR.  Encore was joined in Dr Lee Anthon Reasin’s final by the Irish Water Spaniel, GCH CH Poole’s Ide Got Water RN, the Afghan Hound, CH Perfection Cheria Sirius Ice JC, the Akita, GCH CH Mojo’s Rock’N Your World, the Norfolk Terrier, Arroyo’s Hit The Jackpot, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Tamarin Top Banana, and the Smooth Collie, GCH CH Sunnland’s Grand Entrance.   It’s lucky 13 for Encore and handler Tim Brazier.

BEAGLE BEST IN KENTUCKY

GCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession
(Photo by Derek Glas)

The excitement continued today in Lexington KY where the hometown Lexington Kennel Club presented Melvin Beech with the Brittany, CH Shelttany's Against All Odds, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession, the winner of today’s Black Russian Terrier of America’s National Specialty, CH Rus Maknalis Shtorm Of Arbat, Thursday’s & Friday’s BIS winner, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH Ch J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Chaoyang Take It To The Limit, and the Belgian Sheepdog, CH Sans Brancos Uppin The Ante.   BIS went to the irresistible Beagle, Lola.  Log that as Lola’s 27 career Best.  We do believe we are getting close to another all time record countdown.

LOTS OF EXCITEMENT IN NC

GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy

There was lot’s of excitement at today’s Durham Kennel Club show in Raleigh NC, with several of the prior days’ finalists failing to make it to Joan Zielinski’s final.  The seven survivors were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Field’s Bahama Sands, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Aviator‘s Luck Be A Lady, a Lakeland Terrier from the Open Dog Class, Hi-Kel Terrydale Tokenyo, yesterday’s BIS winner,  the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Standard Poodle, CH Vetset Kate Winset, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Shoal Creek’s Sangria V Barick.  Once again it was the Peke, Malachy, marching determinedly to the BIS.  Malachy’s 37 BIS this year keeps him within sight of the Number One Spot.

50,000 DOGS DEFEATED

 GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice

The Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, continues his domination of the show season, collecting his 79th career BIS at yesterday’s Northern Kentucky Kennel Club show in Lexington KY.  Joining Dodger in Barbara Dempsey Alderman’s final were the Golden Retriever, CH Sunjoie "N Woodland Anyway U Slice It, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession, the Standard Schnauzer, CH Pepper Tree Zorro V Morgenwald, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Kridler's Nutmeg V Signature.    Dodger’s 48th  Best this s year pushes the Number One Dog in the US over the 50,000 dogs defeated milestone.

HURRICANES & HOUNDS IN NC

GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy

Hurricane Earl may be pelting the North Carolina coast, but in Raleigh NC it is sunny and hot.  Just as hot was the competition at today‘s Almance Kennel Club show.  Helen Winski Stein’s final featured three of the Top Five Dogs All Breeds.  Her special seven were the Irish Setter, GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, the Greyhound, CH GrandCru Clos Erasmus, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Skye Terrier, CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, yesterday’s BIS winner, the Bulldog, GCH CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Puli, GCH CH Cordmaker’s Rumpus Bumpus.  Today’s Best In Show was the Nation’s Number Two Dog All Breeds, the Peke,  Malachy.   Malachy 36th BIS this year keeps things interesting in our rankings race.

A special “Welcome Back!” to the Greyhound, Era, and breeder/owner/handler Rindi Gaudet.  Rindi and Era had spent a good part of the first half of the year in the Top Twenty Dogs All Breeds, but have been on hiatus these past couple of months.  You did notice that three of the top five hounds are in North Carolina this weekend?

CENTRAL MAINE KC DETAILS

GCH CH Maverston Double Dutch

We now have the details from Union ME & Thursday’s Central Maine Kennel Club show.  You may recall we told you that the nation’s Number One Herding Dog, the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins, picked up his 40th career BIS.  Also on hand in Paul Willhauck’s final were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Signature Of Telltale, the Borzoi, GCH CH Greyhaven Wizard's Crystal, the Boxer, GCH CH Jacquet’s Laredo El Encanto, the Cairn Terrier, GCH CH Maverston Double Dutch, the Havanese, GCH CH Fuzzy Farm Qbin Who’s On First, and the Keeshond, CH Darkenwald Cavalier O'Southcar.   Our congrats to all the Group winners.  Maine dog fanciers can catch the action through Sunday. 

LEXINGTON KC FINALISTS

GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice

By now you know that Beth Speich’s BIS at yesterday’s Lexington Kennel Club show in Lexington KY was the US’ Number One Dog All Breeds, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice.  This morning we can tell you that Dodger was accompanied in the final by the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Fieldfines Pure Gold, the 15” Beagle, GCH Ch Torquay Midnight Confession, the Great Pyrenees, CH Saddle Ridge Power Of Won, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset‘s Satisfaction, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Austin Ally Van Aachen.  Congratulations to all the winners.  The fun continues today In Lexington through Monday.

TOP TEN EXTEND BIS RECORDS

GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins

While we wait for full results, we can report that two of our top ten have extended their all time breed BIS records.  The nation’s Number Ten Dog All Breeds, the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins, collected his career 40th at today’s Central Maine Kennel Club show in Union ME under Paul Willhauck while the country’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Vigilante Justice, logged lifetime BIS 78 at the opener of the Lexington Kennel Club in Lexington KY under Beth Speich.    BIS records and a hurricane...gonna be an exciting weekend.

BULLDOG FIRST BIS OF WEEK

GCH Ch Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle

Our dog show week started today in Raleigh NC with the Carey Kennel Club show.  Dr John A Reeve-Newson’s powerhouse final featured the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Field’s Bahama Sands, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Skye Terrier, CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Bulldog, GCH Ch Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Shoal Creek’s Sangria V Barick.  The weeks’s first red, white, & blue rosette went to the Bulldog, Uli.  Uli and handler Phoebe Booth now have 35 career BIS, eleven this year.

SUMMER'S LAST HURRAH

Pronghorn Antelope in Wyoming

The last week of summer will be a dog show extravaganza with 48 all breed shows in virtually every corner of the US.  If you have the time and the stamina you can spend five days in Raleigh NC with the Cary, Alamance, Durham, Salisbury North Carolina, & Raleigh Kennel Clubs or in Lexington KY with the Lexington, Northern Kentucky, & Mid-Kentucky Kennel Clubs. 

Four day stays are on tap in Union ME with the Central Maine Kennel Club & Mid-Coast Kennel Club Of Maine, in Amana IA with the Tri-City Kennel Club & Cedar Rapids Kennel Association, in Monroe LA with the Bayou Kennel Club & Vicksburg Kennel Club Of Mississippi, or in Amarillo TX with the Panhandle Kennel Club Of Texas & Clovis Portales Kennel Club.  You can also find four days of shows in the Garden State though you will have to pack up the SUV twice.  Friday & Saturday, the Newton Kennel Club will hold sway in Augusta NJ.  Then the Sussex Hills Kennel Club & Schooley's Mountain Kennel Club  will pitch camp in Morristown NJ on Sunday & Monday.

The Hawaiian Kennel Club & Valley Isle Kennel Club Of Maui will throw a three day party in Honolulu HI as will the Marquette Kennel Club with three shows in Marquette MI.  Our remaining offerings will be the traditional two day variety, with the Tonawanda Valley Kennel Club in Albion NY, the Jaxson Kennel Club in Marshall MI, the Danvillie Illinois Kennel Club in Georgetown Il, the Cheyenne Kennel Club in Cheyenne WY, the Gold Country kennel Club in Grass Valley CA, and the Longview-Kelso Kennel Club in St Helens OR.

With such a full schedule dog fanciers can be sure they will get to see superb examples of  purebred dogs everywhere in the US.  What are you waiting for?

Mid Susquehanna Valley Kennel Club

GCH CH Caper’s Sirius Endeavor

In this age of instant internet gratification, it’s hard to believe that there are still places where information isn’t delivered in nanoseconds.  We routinely miss results from Alaska and Hawaii, admittedly remote areas.  However, there are still places in the lower 48 that have yet to join the 21st  century.  We now have almost complete results from this weekend’s Mid Susquehanna Valley Kennel Club shows held in Middleburg PA.    We did tell you already about the BIS winners.   Now we have the names of all the Group Winners. 

On Saturday BIS winner, the American Foxhound, GCH CH Kiarry’s Walkin On Sunshine was joined by the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, GCH CH Fireside’s Spontaneous Combustion, a Leonberger,from the classes,  Zelda Lion De La Toison D'Or, the Kerry Blue Terrier, GCH CH Bluebeard’s Suddenly Bridey, the Long Coat Chihuahua, CH Saiyai’s Thai Little Florist, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH, My Thai Ta Sen Halleluiah Chorus, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Happiharbor Saddle Lane TY.    Sunday, BIS winnner, the above named WPG, Buster, was accompanied by the previously named Kerry Blue, Lhasa, & Corgi, the Borzoi, CH Raynbo’s Butterscotch Perfection, the Samoyed, GCH CH Pebbles’ Run Hammy Davis Jr, and the Pug, GCH CH Caper’s Sirius Endeavor.  Congratulations to all the winners.

MORE FROM SANTA BARBARA

GCH CH Segni At Coventry

(Photo by Derek Glas)

The Conejo Kennel Club capped the weekend in Santa Barbara CA with Douglas Johnson in the final ring with the Irish Setter, GCH CH Greengate Buzz Lightyear, the Saluki, DC Jamora High Society, the Mastiff, GCH CH Lexington Divine’s put Me In Coach, the Cairn Terrier, GCH Ch Hampton Court’s Ashley, the Brussels Griffon, GCH CH Cashin‘s Walk The Line, the Tibetan Terrier, CH Player’s Just Like Butter, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Segni At Coventry.  It was the Corgi, Molly, picking up her second BIS of the set.  

CH Coventry Vanity Fair

Molly was also half of Sunday’s winning pair at the Second Annual Purina Breeders’ Showcase, a special feature of the Santa Barbara Kennel Club.  The Showcase, which draws entries from all over the US,  consists of two dogs, both of which must share at least one breeder in common. The second half of the winning pair was the 2008 Number One Herding Dog, CH Coventry Vanity Fair.  Congratulations to breeders Bill Shelton, Steve Leyerly, and Beckie Williams DVM.   A special thanks to Abby Shaw and Desi Murphy of the Santa Barbara Kennel Club for championing this terrific concept.

RARE BREEDS RULE IN PA

GCH CH Kiarry’s Walkin On Sunshine

We are still waiting for complete results from this weekend’s Mid Susquehanna Valley Kennel Club shows in Middleburg PA.  However, we want to give you the BIS winners, special not only in the sense of our AKC conformation world, but special also because they are ambassadors for two of our rarer breeds.  Saturday’s BIS winner was the American Foxhound, GCH CH Kiarry’s Walkin On Sunshine.  Three year old Katrina is the first of her breed to win the Grand Champion title.  Our congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Lisa Miller along with our special thanks for her dedication to this iconic American breed.

GCH CH Fireside’s Spontaneous Combustion

Sunday’s BIS winner was the US' the Number Four Sporting Dog, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, GCH CH Fireside’s Spontaneous Combustion.  Buster and handler Michelle Scott have worked their way into the Top Twenty Dog All Breeds, winning eight BIS this year against some of the country’s toughest competition. 

AN EVEN DOZEN

GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore

Another dog that rarely travels far from home is the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore.  However, yesterday she and handler Tim Brazier were in Santa Barbara, 1100 miles from their Washington base, picking up the BIS at the day two show of the hometown kennel club.  Joining them in Adriano Bosa’s final were the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Afterhour’s Reece Have Gun Will Travel, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Boxer, GCH CH Duba Dae’s Who’s your Daddy, 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 Bouvier des Flandres, CH Mon Amie Dragon Rider.   Tim and Encore now have an even dozen all breed Bests.

SUNDAY IN LAKE ELMO MN

CH Bugaboo’s Georgie Girl

The Old English Sheepdog, CH Bugaboo’s Georgie Girl, is one of the more intriguing dogs being shown this year.  She rarely ventures from her Colorado home, yet she has frequently managed a spot in the Top Ten Dogs All Breeds.  Yesterday she claimed another major BIS, winning the day two offering of the St Croix Valley Kennel Club in Lake Elmo MN.  David Kittredge’s final included the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, CH Littleriver's Brynwood Celtie, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Field's Bahama Sands, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Cammcastles Friar Tuck, the Welsh Terrier, CH Marydale's Limited Edition , the Pomeranian, CH Char's I Wanta Talk About Me, and the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Cedar C Barnstorm L&D Edition.  Yesterday’s win, her 15th this year, will move her into the Number Twelve Dog All Breeds spot.

ELGIN KENNEL CLUB RESULTS

GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout

The Number Nine Dog All Breeds, the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, was in St Charles IL for two days with the Elgin Kennel Club.  On Saturday Roy joined Robert Ennis’ final as did the American Foxhound, GCH CH Kiarry’s Foolish Pride, the Siberian Husky, CH Topaz T.R.O.U.B.L.E., the Kerry Blue Terrier, CH Kerrisel’s here’s Looking At You, the Papillion, the CH Winssong Rock Star, the Dalmatian, CH Royalty’s Taylormade Call Me Sir, and the Briar, CH La Vie Rose Dior August Moon CD RN.  HIS BIS was the GWP, Scout.  That’s 17 BIS for Scout and handler Frank Murphy this year, four in the last two weekends.

GCH Lobato’s Code Red

Sunday Roy and Frank would be back in Doris Cozart’s final with the Longhaired Dachshund, CH Holmar’s Solo Aviator SL, the Great Dane, GCH Lobato’s Code Red, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Tyrolian Eight Belles At Meadowlake, the Brussels Griffon, CH Knolland Amber Moon, the above named Dalmatian, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Frontier’s License to Carry At Margaux.  She would choose the Great Dane, Cody.  It’s the only the second BIS by a Great Dane this year.  Congratulations to breeders Joy Lobato & Erin Brandon and owners Joy Lobato, Angela Stillwell, K Lyons & Traci Miller.

BEARDIE BIS AT GREAT BARRINGTON

GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins

As we enter the fall show season our rankings race remains very close.  Yesterday in West Springfield MA the nation’s Number Ten Dog All Breeds, the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins, added another BIS to his resume winning the top prize at the Great Barrington Kennel Club show.  Alberto Barrios also considered the Golden Retriever, CH Goldenway's Caramel Chew-Chew, the Basenji, GCH CH Wakill Signet Dooney, the Boxer, CH Jacquet’s Laredo El Canto, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Castle Rock's SBigStaff Mad About You, the Affenpinscher, CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, and the Bulldog, GCH CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle.  Roy now has 39 career BIS, including 24 this year.

FIRST TIMER IN WASHINGTON

CH Stormhill's Sweet Dreams of Rafica

Today's Sammamish Kennel Club all breed show in Redmond WA built on several specialty and limited breed warm ups and fielded over 1700 dogs today.  The seven who made it to  Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine’s final were the CH Stanegate Supertramp    Irish Water Spaniel, the Afghan Hound, CH Stormhill's Sweet Dreams of Rafica, the Siberian Husky, CH Karnovanda's Tenzing, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Alpine's Highwayman, the Toy Fox Terrier, Valcopy C-Lyn Dracula, the Bulldog, CH Stellar's Usual Suspect, and the Puli, CH Lajosmegyi Singin' In The Rain.  BIS went to the Afghan Hound, Ella.  We believe this is Ella’s first all breed BIS.  Congratulations to breeders Mary Offerman, Terri Vanderzee, & Stormhill Kennels and owners Garret & Sue Games, Sandra Frei, & Terri Vanderzee.

TWO IN A ROW IN SANTA ROSA

GCH CH Vin-Melca’s Voyager

We have another repeat winner to tell you about.  The Norwegian Elkhound, GCH CH Vin-Melca’s Voyager made it two in a row in Santa Rosa CA, winning BIS at today’s Mensona Kennel Club show.  Also on hand in James Frederiksen’s final were the Sussex Spaniel, CH Seamist On A Windward Tack RN, the Boxer, CH R And G’s Mystical Dancer, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek, the Pekingese, CH Pequest One Moment In Time, the Bulldog, CH Globe And Anchor Sgt Iron Mike, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Avalon Frontier Sleepnlady Webber.   Skippy now has five career BIS, three this year, in very limited showing. 

CASHING IN IN ATLANTA

CH Saint Lazar's Rings Of Fire

There were almost 2200 dogs entered in today’s Conyers Kennel Club Of Georgia show and at least three of our Top Ten Dogs All Breeds were there.  Only one of those three would make it to Anne Savory Bolus’ final, yesterday’s BIS winner, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy.    Rounding out the final were the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Star K’s Mile Hi Valentine, the Saluki, CH Excelsior Yosef Areli, the Siberian Husky, CH Indigo's Hilltop State, the Standard Manchester Terrier, CH Saint Lazar's Rings Of Fire , the Dalmatiann, GCH CH Bret D Gabriel's Lost Art, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Leeason Rock My Soul.  Closing out the huge weekend in Atlanta was the Manchester, Cash, with his third BIS.  Congratulations to breeders Wanda Walker & Charles Walker, owners Dr Roger P Travis & Wanda Walker, and handler Marcelo Chagas.

GSD BIS IN OHIO

GCH CH Shoal Creek’s Sangria V Barick

The Western Reserve Kennel Club was the closing act in Chagrin Falls OH today.  William Cunnigham’s final finalists were yesterday’s BIS, the Vizsla, GCH CH Artisan Grouse Point Pink Panther JH, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Majic Whatever I Want, the Doberman Pinscher, CH D’Amonde‘s Sand & Dunes Of Sahara, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, Standard Poodle, CH Hillwood Ale Kai Walking On Air, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Shoal Creek’s Sangria V Barick.   Today’s BIS went to the GSD, Rhea.  Rhea’s fifth BIS this year ties her for most BIS by a GSD in 2010.

TWOFER IN TOPEKA

GCH CH Skyscot's Poker Chip
(Photo by Carol Beuchat)

Jane Forsyth made it back2back BIS for the Norwich Terrier, GCH CH Skyscot's Poker Chip, making him her Best In Show at today’s Topeka Kennel Club show.  Also among her finalists were the Golden Retriever, CH Dalane Doizaki Buckingham's Pride, the Kuvasz, CH Szumeria's Wildwood Silver Six Pence, the Yorkshire Terrier, GCH CH Stringer's Something’s Gotta Give, the French Bulldog, CH Lionhearts Thumbs Up!, and the Rough Collie, GCH CH Gentry‘s Braveheart.  BIS nine & ten should move Pokey up a few spots in the all breed rankings.

BIG NUMBERS IN ATLANTA

GCH CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman

The big numbers this weekend are in Atlanta GA where three days of all breed shows offers up more than 6000 points for the winners.   On Friday Mildred Bryant kicked it off for the Sawnee Mountain Kennel Club.  Her lucky seven were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Saluki, CH Excelsior Yosef Areli, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Mi-Tis Three Cheers, the Skye Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Spitfire, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Mysharas Dream Girl.  BIS went to the Number Three Terrier, the Skye, Buddy.  Buddy and handler Larry Cornelius have now won 15 BIS this year, including some of the biggest this year.   This win will make Buddy the Number 22 Dog All Breeds.

GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy

Saturday the Lawrenceville Kennel Club and Houston Clark took over.  He saw the same Cocker, Skye, Peke, & Poodle, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Symetrivikela Mischief Managed, the Black Russian Terrier, CH Kamila At Aristes S Nadezhdonoi Poliany, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Leeason Rock My Soul.  His BIS was the Peke, Malachy.  Malachy and owner/handler David Fitzpatrick continue their onslaught, collecting their 35th top prize of the year.  This one will put them back into the Number Two All Breed spot.

LAKE ELMO MN RESULTS

GCH CH Cammcastles Friar Tuck

Dog fanciers are enjoying the waning days of summer gathering in Lake Elmo MN for two days with the St Croix Valley Kennel Club.  Yesterday’s day one show featured over 1800 entries and Joan E Luna with the English Cocker Spaniel, CH Nonnies Déjà Vu, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Field's Bahama Sands, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Cammcastles Friar Tuck, the Airedale Terrier, CH Victorianne Crimson Sentry, the Smooth Chihuahua, GCH CH Ayrwen Star Kissed Delight, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Cedar C Barnstorm L&D Edition, and the Belgian Sheepdog, GCH CH Chargany's Voyageur.   She chose the nation’s Number Four Working Dog, the Rottie, Tux.  2010 BIS number eight will move Tux into the Top Twenty Dogs All Breeds.

SATURDAY IN TOPEKA

GCH CH Skyscot's Poker Chip

(Photo by Carol Beuchat)

Kent Delaney was in Topeka KS yesterday to call the BIS for the day two show of the Manhattan Kennel Club.  His super seven were the Golden Retriever, CH Dalane Doizaki Buckingham's Pride, 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Orchard Hill Shirmont Backtalk, the French Bulldog CH Lionhearts Thumbs Up, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, CH Kingsbury  Dark Magic.   His Best was the Norwich, Pokey.  Pokey is the Number One Norwich Terrier and the Number Four Terrier.  Pokey and handler Brenda Combs now have nine all breed BIS this year.