GIANT KILLER STRIKES AGAIN IN PA

CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari

(Photo  by Patti Harbison)

Most of the crowd that was in Gilbert PA on Thursday and Friday showed up today in Macungie PA for the Lehigh Valley Kennel Club’s show.  The competition has been brutal all week with top ten dogs lurking behind every crate and Barbara Dempsey Alderman’s final today was no exception.  She saw the Irish Setter, GCH CH Shadagee’s Caught Red Handed, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Field’s Bahama Sands, yesterday’s BIS winner, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled dream, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Foxlorr Double Dare, Thursday’s BIS winner, the Affenpinscher, CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, the Keeshond, GCH CH Karolina Bonnyvale Meant To Be, and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi yet to be identified.  The Affenpinscher, Joe, continues to play giant killer knocking off another BIS, his ninth since moving to the US from the Netherlands earlier this year.

DODGER HAS 50 THIS YEAR

GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice

The US’ Number One Dog All Breeds, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, was Judy Webb’s BIS at today’s Kennel Club Of Niagara Falls in Lockport NY.  Joining Dodger and handler Amy Booth were the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH Dogwoodcreeks Hot Money, the Smooth Dachshund, CH Oakcrest Here For The Party SS, the Siberian Husky, GCH CH Nahani Starlyte Vajra, the Papillion, GCH CH Domino’s Pandemonium, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Nevoso’s Kris Kringle, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Oakhurst Crusin' In Chrome.   We have that’s as 50 for Dodger and Amy this year.  Can you see the finish line yet?

MANITOWOC COUNTY KC

GCH CH Highwood's Big Shot

The hometown Manitowoc (WI) County Kennel Club has their day one show in the records book.  Steve Hubbell’s final included the Vizsla, Sir Winston of Sienna Pointe, the Basenji, CH Laurel Aswan Abi Capt Morgan JC, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Cammcastles Friar Tuck, the Norwich Terrier, GCH CH Abbedale Take Two At Taliesin, the Maltese, GCH CH SeaBreeze Caribbean Sun Calling, French Bulldog, GCH CH Highwood's Big Shot, and the  Old English Sheepdog, CH Barkshire's Jim Dandy.  His Best In Show was the Frenchie, Willie.  It’s the second BIS this year for Willie, the nation’s Number One French Bulldog, and handler Alvin (Beep) Lee.

BONNEVILLE BASIN KENNEL ASSOCIATION

GCH CH Starline’s Chanel

(Photo  by Carol Beuchat)

Many of the exhibitors out in Farmington UT (neat Salt Lake City) have been their three days already taking advantage of the two days of Working, Terrier, and Toy limited breed shows that preceded today’s Bonneville Basin Kennel Association show.  Faye Strauss’s final today featured the Weimaraner, CH Silhouettes LifeInTheFastLane, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Boxer, GCH CH Duba Dae’s Who’s Your Daddy, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek, the Shih Tzu, CH Xeralane’s Eye Of The Storm, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Vaje’s Miss Jayne Hathaway, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Covy-Tucker Hill's Tjr's Marc Flex CD RE HSAdsc.  BIS went to the US’s Number Seven Dog All Breeds, the Whippet, Chanel.    Chanel recently reached a major milestone, winning 100 Hound Group top prizes this year.   We do know that she and handler Lori Wilson have gathered 18 all breed BIS this season.

POODLE BEST IN MICHIGAN

GCH CH Dawin Spitfire

The St Clair Kennel Club opened their two day set with Toddie Clark doing the first final.  She had the option of the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Star K’s Mile Hi Valentine, the American Foxhound, CH Devlon’s Fame And Fortune, the Great Pyrenees, GCH CH Saddle Ridge Power Of Won, the Irish Terrier, CH Sugarbush American Girl, the winner of yesterday’s Great Lakes Toy Club show, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Spitfire, and the Belgian Sheepdog, CH Epic’s A Chance To Remember PT RN.  Her BIS was the nation’s Number Five Dog All Breeds, the Poodle, Jetta.  Jetta had back2back BIS last weekend.  This win gives her 24 big rosettes this year.

BULLDOG BEST IN NC

GCH CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle

The Moore County Kennel Club Of North Carolina started their weekend with Jon Cole in the final ring with the Irish Setter, CH Marlyn All About Magic, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Celestial CJ’s Hearts On Fire, the Great Pyrenees, CH Pyrless Stilistic Law-Order, the Skye Terrier, CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Toy Manchester Terrier, GCH CH Burmack’s Rozie V Evrmor, the Bulldog, GCH CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Kridler's Nutmeg V Signature.  Best went to the always on Bulldog bitch, Uli.  Uli and handler Phoebe Booth are one of the most entertaining couples on the circuit this year.  See them when you get the chance.

SPRINGER ON DAY THREE IN FALMOUTH MA

GCH CH Cerise Tender Is The Night

It was day three in Falmouth MA, day two for the South Shore Kennel Club, and day one for the BIS judge from California, Dr Wanda V Spediacci.  Her seven finalists were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Tender Is The Night, the winner of today's Pharaoh Hound of America's National Specialty, CH Hallam’s Bekenkhons Ra Qena, the Akita, GCH CH Nakodo's Reign Of Glory, the Irish Terrier, CH Fleet St Fenway Fan, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Blackthorn’s Flower Power, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.  Best was the Springer, Zelda.  It’s the third this year for three year old Zelda and handler Howard Huber Jr.  Now that can’t be a photo of a three year old Zelda.

BOXER BEST IN PA

GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream

(Photo by Infocusbymiguel)

We now have all the results from the day two show of the Pocono Mountain Kennel Club show in Gilbert PA.  Today’s BIS winner was the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream.  Among Mary Diesem-Soto’s remaining finalists were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca‘s Thrilling Seduction, the Whippet, CH Sporting Fields Bahama Sands, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, yesterday’s BIS winner, the Affenpinscher, CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, the Keeshond, GCH CH Karolina Bonnyvale Meant tT Be, and the and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Wise Choice Geliato.  Scarlett and handler Diego Fernando Garcia now have 28 BIS this year and are ranked as the Number Four Dog All Breeds.

LONG NEW ENGLAND WEEKEND

CH Northgate As You Like It

The South Shore Kennel Club had day two in Falmouth MA and Loraine Boutwell had the BIS duty.  Her super seven were The Field Spaniel, GCH CH Tamarack’s Race You To Calico, the Pharaoh Hound, CH Northgate As You Like It, the Akita, GCH CH Nakodo's Reign Of Glory, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Castle Rock's SBigStaff Mad About You, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Bulldog, CH Rascal Cali's Windkist Bandit, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.   It was the Pharaoh Hound, Qing picking up the BACK2BACK BIS.   That’s 10 for Qing since he arrived in the US.  It’s starting to look like a really long weekend for some in New England.

ANOTHER BIS FOR THE EUROPEANS

CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari

It’s been a good day for the European imports among our canine competitors.  Read below about the Pharaoh Hound, CH Northgate As You Like It, and his win in Massachusetts.  Now we hear that  Lisa Warren's BIS at today’s Pocono Mountain Kennel Club show in Gilbert PA was the Dutch import, the Affenpinscher, CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari. Joining Joe and handler Ernesto Lara were the Irish Setter, GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, the Whippet GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, and the Standard Poodle, CH Vetset Kate Winsit.

Before joining the AKC world back in April, Joe was the 2009 Number One Dog All Breeds in the Netherlands and is the top winning Affenpinscher in European history.   It’s the eighth AKC BIS for Joe.  Congratulations to  Ernesto, breeder/ owner Mieke Cooymans,  and owner Zoila Truesdale.

CAPE COD KC

CH Northgate As You Like It

(Photo by Infocusbymiguel)

Our dog show week began today with the Cape Cod Kennel Club show in Falmouth MA.  Roberta Campbell assembled a stellar seven of the Weimaraner, GCH CH Northwoods Send Money Honey, the Pharaoh Hound, CH Northgate As You Like It, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Rauschund's Aquila Marquis, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Castle Rock's SBigStaff Mad About You , the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Mondrian VH Lamslag RE, a Bulldog from the 12 to 18 month old class, Just Lonestar Bright Lights Big City, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.    Her BIS went to the Pharaoh Hound from Sweden, Qing.  Qing and handler Brian Livingston are in town for the Pharaoh Hound Club of America’s National Specialty.  AKC Best In Show number nine is a nice way to start.

LIMITED BREED 10, ALL BREED 34

Looking Down on Chatanooga TN
From Lookout Mountain

This week’s 34 all breed shows will be augmented by 10 limited breed shows.  The Dallas-Ft Worth Toy Dog Club  will do two stand alone limited breed shows in Dallas on Saturday & Sunday while the Carolina Terrier Association will do one show on Friday prior to the Moore County Kennel Club Of North Carolina’s two weekend shows in Pinehurst NC.  The Great Lakes Toy Club will do the same in Goodells MI prior to the St Clair Kennel Club’s  two show weekend.  The Beehive Toy Group Of Utah , the Group IV Terrier Club Of Salt Lake , & the Intermountain West Working Group Club will each host two shows, one each on Thursday & Friday, to set up the Wenatchee Kennel Club’s weekend duo in Farmington UT.

We do have a four day cluster in New England beginning tomorrow.  The South Shore Kennel Club & the Cape Cod Kennel Club will each do two shows in Falmouth MA. We also have four days done in in the endearing road trip style familiar to eastern dog fanciers.  First the Pocono Mountain Kennel Club will have a two day party in Gilbert PA Thursday & Friday, then everybody will pack up and motor on down to Macungie PA for the Lehigh Valley Kennel Club‘s Saturday gathering and the Berks County Kennel Club’s Sunday offering.

If you live near one of the Great Lakes take your pick of two from the Kennel Club Of Niagara Falls in Lockport NY, the afore mentioned Michigan shows, the Manitowoc County Kennel Club‘s duo in Manitowoc WI, or the Rochester Minnesota Kennel Club’s twofer in, where else, Rochester MN.  Mid America can opt for two in East Ridge TN with the Chatanooga Kennel Club, in Verona MS (OK it’s not exactly middle America, but it is in the middle of no where) with the Tupelo (MS) Kennel Club, in Lebanon IN with the Greater Lafayette Kennel Club or in Gray Summit MO with the Three Rivers Kennel Club Of Missouri.

Heading west you can enjoy an Indian summer in Chino Valley AZ, courtesy of the Prescott Arizona Kennel Club, a visit to the San Francisco Bay Area in Vallejo CA hosted by the Sir Francis Drake Kennel Club, or the magnificent Pacific Northwest in Wenatchee WA with the hometown Wenatchee Kennel Club.  Wherever you go, it will be a visit with beautiful purebred, AKC registered dogs, and that is a weekend well spent.

CH CILLEINE MASQUERADE DIES SUDDENLY

Our Favorite Photo of CH Cilleine Masquerade
And handler Paul Catterson

We returned home to find the disturbing news that one of our great show dogs has crossed the rainbow bridge.  The Number Five Dog All Breeds in 2008, the Brussels Griffon, CH Cilleine Masquerade, has passed away after a brief illness.  Lincoln was the winningest Griffon in history, collecting 70 all breed BIS titles.  Among his memorable wins were back2back BIS at the giant Evansville & Louisville KC shows, one of the three largest weekends of  2008, Group One at the 2008 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, and a Group One at the 2009 Westminster Kennel Club Show.  Bred by Denise Barney and owned by Mamie & Evelyn Gregory & Harlow & Anne Jahelka, Lincoln and handler Paul Catterson were one of the most engaging couples in the dog world.

After acting lethargic for a couple of days, Lincoln suffered a seizure and was taken to the University of Georgia, known for its superb  neurological staff.  After a week in ICU, the diagnosis was that he had contracted Encephalitis.  He immediately began a  steroid and chemotheraputic regimen. He returned home last Friday with the plan that he would receive chemo treatments on a regular basis at the University of Tennessee.  However, Monday he could not be wakened and  was rushed to his vet.  Despite the heoric efforts of his regular vet and the staff at the U of GA assisting by telephone, Lincoln passed away in Anne’s arms Monday afternoon, just one month shy of his sixth birthday.

The trophies on the shelf will start to tarnish and the photos will collect dust, but the memories of our beloved pets will live on forever.  Our thoughts are with Lincoln’s extended family and all who loved him.

CARROLL COUNTY KC

GCH CH Maverston Double Dutch

Our special thanks to the exhibitor who sent us an e-mail with the results from this weekend’s North Conway NH shows.  We had reported that  Carroll County Kennel Club Of New Hampshire BIS on Saturday was the Akita, GCH CH  Nakodo's Reign Of Glory.  Also joining Paula Hartinger on Saturday was the English Setter. GCH CH Hemlock Lane Flying Colours, the 15" Beagle, GCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession, Cairn Terrier, GCH CH Maverston Double Dutch, the Japanese Chin, CH Yama Fortune Cookie, the Schipperke, CH Riptides I'm Nothing but Trouble, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Windfall Slam Dunk.

Sunday, Roger Hartinger saw six of Saturday’s finalists with his only new face being the Dalmatian, CH Blackthorn Coreopis Of Patch Mt TDX RN NA NAJ.  We delighted to report that his BIS was the first Cairn Terrier, to win a BIS this year.  Bat was the Breed winner at this year’s Westminster Kennel Club show.  We have had Bat on our radar since seeing him at the 2009 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship.  Now the Nation’s Number One Cairn Terrier has a BIS to go with his nine Terrier Group top prizes.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Mary Lucier, owner Tamara Erickson, and handler Geoff Dawson.

REDWOOD EMPIRE KC DAY TWO

CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore

Janet Allen was on deck at the Redwood Empire Kennel Club’s day two show in bucolic Petaluma CA.  Her seven supplicants were the Weimaraner, CH Silhouette's LifeInTheFastLane, the Basset Hound, GCH CH Blossomhill's Mamma Mia, Saturday’s BIS winner, the Mastiff, CH Lexington’s Divine Put Me In, Coach, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Blackwatch On The Rocks, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Powerpom High Performance, the Standard Poodle, CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Beauceron, CH Bijou Noir du Chateau Rocher.   BIS was the spectacularly precocious Poodle, Ally.  Ally and handler Tim Brazier have now logged 15 all breed Bests since bursting on the scene at the Poodle Club of America’s National Specialty back in May. 

EUGENE KC SUNDAY

CH Valcopys Jamel Lets Rumble

Out in Eugene OR the hometown Eugne Kennel Club put on a pair of shows this weekend.  We did tell you all about the Saturday event.  Here’s what happened Sunday.  William Bergum’s final seven were the Golden Retriever, CH Dalane Doizaki Buckingham's Pride, the Bloodhound, GCH CH Quiet Creeks Kiss And Tell, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Aviator’s Luck Be A Lady, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Alpine Highwayman, the Pomeranian, CH Valcopys Jamel Lets Rumble, the Keeshond, CH Windrift's Dance To The Music, and Saturday’s BIS winner, the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH PaRay Cirque Du Soleil.    Sunday belonged to the Pom, Thunder.  Thunder collected his first two BIS back in June, with back2back panache.  His third shows he’s no one hit wonder.

RIO PECOS KC

Baystar‘s Laugh-In

On our bucket list of shows to attend one day is the Rio Pecos Kennel Club show in Roswell NM.  Since we have met a number of exhibitors who seem to be from another planet, we thought Roswell NM might be a worthwhile visit.  We’ve already checked in with Saturday’s results.  On Sunday Kathleen Grosso’s final consisted of the English Springer Spaniel. GCH CH Oteins Cap'n Jack Sparrow, the Pharaoh Hound, CH Galadrial’s Aurora Red Du Ciel SC RA, the Doberman Pinscher, Baystar‘s Laugh-In, the Irish Terrier, Sugarbush Sensation, the Maltese, CH Rhapsody‘s Regarding Henry, the Lhasa Apso, CH Sundancer Aleksandra, and the Bearded Collie, CH Brittania Spotacular In Blu.  BIS went to the Dobie, Moose.  We didn’t find much on Moose, but we are pretty sure she’s a first timer.   The best we can do for you in a photo is a really cute photo of her going BW from the puppy class at seven months.  Congratulations to breeders Ed and Lynda Palsat and owner Brenna Spencer.

EVERGREEN COLORADO KC

CH Bugaboo’s Georgie Girl

Two of the biggest shows this weekend were in Greeley CO hosted by the Evergreen Colorado Kennel Club.  As we told you day one went to the Number One Dog in the US, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice.  Rounding out Desmond Murphy’s final were the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH Autumn’s Stardust And Roses, the Otterhound, CH Scentasia’s Double Trouble, the Rottweiler, CH Parissan’s Helo of Riverridge, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Chow Chow, CH Aryan Hong’s Red Passion, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Enchanted’s American Thunder.

Sunday, it was Dennis McCoy’s turn to choose a BIS from Saturday finalists, the Rottie, the Smooth Fox, & the Chow, the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Rush Hill’s River Road Payoff, the Longhaired Dachshund, GCH CH Xeralane's Supersonic,  the Silky Terrier, GCH CH Alltogether It’s All About Me, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Bugaboo’s Georgie Girl.  His BIS was Colorado favorite daughter, the OES, Georgie.  No dog has done better in the area.  Georgie has managed  a top 15 ranking all season and 17 BIS while rarely venturing more than few hours away from her Colorado home.   We tip our hat to owner/handler Colton Johnson on one of the best managed campaigns we have seen recently.

WEST CENTRAL OK KC

GCH CH Bruno Della Vecchia Roma

The West Central Oklahoma Kennel Club chose Elk City OK for their two shows this weekend.  Beverly Capstick was up first and she assembled a seven of the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Fieldfines Pure Gold, the Petit Bassett Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH Soletrader Moonglow, the Neapolitan Mastiff, GCH CH Bruno Della Vecchia Roma, the Norwich Terrier, GCH CH Skyscot's Poker Chip, the Japanese Chin, GCH CH Touche Heady's Black Orchid, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Chaoyang Chick Magnet At Asia, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Pineywood Jak-Mars Sweet N'Low.  Best was the dog with a face made famous in the Harry Potter movies, the Neapolitan, Bruno.  This splendid specimen of the Neapolitan Mastiff is the only of his breed to win an AKC all breed title and now he has two.

GCH CH Soletrader Moonglow

Sunday Rita Bell picked it up and greeted the Bruno, the above named GSP, PBGV, Norwich, & Chin, the Bulldog, CH Newcomb's Konner J, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Paradigm's Baylandon Broadway.  Her Best was the PBGV, Jeb.  Another European import, Jeb is from the highly regarded Soletrader Kennels in the UK.  It’s the first AKC BIS for Jeb.  Congratulations to breeders Gavin Robertson & Paul Sparks, owner Donna Moore, and handler Janice Hayes.   

BILOXI MS RESULTS

GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction

Dog Fanciers who gathered in Biloxi MS this past weekend for the four shows offered by the Singing River Kennel Club Of Mississippi and the Mobile Kennel Club.  Were treated to best of the canines, casinos, & Cajun food.  Check the archives for Thursday’s report.  Day two for the SRKCM on Friday saw James  Frederiksen go over the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, Thursday’s BIS winner, the Pharaoh Hound, CH Northgate’s As You Like It, the Newfoundland, GCH CH Rain Coast Partner Of Dreams, the Parson Russell Terrier, CH Bayshore N'rv Queen Victoria, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Twinroc Santa Paws HIC.   BIS went to the nation’s Number Six Dog All Breeds, the Cocker, Beckham.  That’s 16 this year for Beckham and handler Linda Pitts.

GCH CH Rain Coast Partner Of Dreams

Saturday it was the MKC’s day one and they asked Kathleen Steen to take the BIS book.  Five of Friday’s finalists would join her, Beckham, the Newfie, the Shih Tzu, the Bichon, & the Corgi.  The Redbone Coonhound, GCH CWSC Sidearm Jungle King Mufasa, and the Lakeland Terrier, CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Fortune Seeker were the two newcomers.  The Spanish import, the Newfoundland, Ziro, would become the second European dog to go BIS in Biloxi (the Pharaoh Hound is from Sweden).    While it’s Ziro first all breed BIS, he has been collecting Group One’s like box tops.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Noelia Garcia Valle & Luis Fernandez, and handler Christy Heimann

GCH CH Franshaw hear Me Roar

Roy W Keiser Jr’s final on Sunday included the previously mentioned Cocker, Pharaoh Hound, Lakeland, & Bichon.  Rounding out the final were the Giant Schnauzer, CH Sonnenschein River Chase, the Pekingese, GCH CH Franshaw hear Me Roar, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Copperridge's Fire N Bayouland.   It would be AKC’s Number Four Toy Dog, the Peke, Noel, rolling over the opposition.  Noel and handler Hiram Stewart have 19 BIS this year, the second highest total for a Toy Dog this year.

MISSOURI RHINELAND KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH  Kan-Points Leading The Chase

We head next to the Heartland, Sullivan MO specifically, for a look at the Missouri Rhineland Kennel Club’s two shows.   They capped the Saturday event with Susan St John Brown considering the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH  Kan-Points Leading The Chase, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Rockwoods Milo Tipster, the Boxer, CH Mahonganys Its About Time, the Kerry Blue Terrier, GCH CH Bluebeards Suddenly Bridey, the Chinese Crested, CH Whispering Lane Back Seat Betty, the Standard Poodle, CH  Kaylens In A Perfect World, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Eden Crowns Designer Label.  She would point to the GSP, Gordon, another first timer.  Congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Lucretia Coonrod, breeder Kim Waller, and owners Richard & Linda Stanley.

GCH CH Gentry’s Braveheart

Sunday’s show would close with Col Joe Purkhiser lining up the previously mentioned  Kerry, Chinese Crested, & Poodle, the Vizsla, GCH CH Renaissance Girls Gone Wild, the Afghan Hound, CH Amare Ryder In The Rain , the Black Russian Terrier, CH Lancelot Chiornyy Prints, and the Rough Collie, GCH CH Gentry’s Braveheart.  His Best was the Collie, Ivan.  Amazingly, this is the first BIS this year for Ivan, who has finaled 16 times this year.  Gotta love that persistence!  Congratulations to breeder/owner Patsy Gordon, breeder Darlene Tyler Zabelle, and owners Dr Gerard Nash & L J Greer.

KENOSHA KENNEL CLUB

CH Ri Lee Ashlyn Diamond Heirloom

The Kenosha Kennel Club held their two shows in Wilmot WI.  Day one closed ended with Jane Roppolo in the ring with the English Cocker Spaniel, CH Edgewood’s Devil’s Design, the Whippet, CH Kamada’s Instant Millionaire, the Samoyed, CH Polar Mist War Admiral, the Norfolk Terrier, CH Max-Well’s Violet, the Maltese, CH Seabreeze Caribbean Sun Calling, the Bulldog, Evergreen’s Hullabaloo Hustle, and the Bearded Collie, CH Wildwood Kamikia Nobody’s Fool.  Her BIS was the Bulldog, Gracie, her first.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Jane & Stanley Flowers and Charlotte Roberts.

On day two, the above named Whippet & Maltese, would join the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Blugrass Rock On!, the Boxer, CH Evergreen’s Go Get ‘Em Frogtown, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, CH Jaxstock Life Of Crime, the Tibetan Terrier, CH Ri Lee Ashlyn Diamond Heirloom, and the Briard, GCH CH La Vie Rose Dior August Moon CD RN.   His Best In Show was the Tibetan, Maddie.  It was the second BIS in the last week for Maddie and breeder/owner/handler Nikkie Kinziger.  The win ties a 27 year old record for most BIS by a Tibetan Terrier bitch.  Congrats Team Maddie!

CLEMONT COUNTY KC

GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout

We continue our way westward to Owensville OH and the Clermont County Kennel Club’s two shows.  Check our earlier posts for Saturday’s results.  Sunday Anne Savory Bolus’ lineup included the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol's Sic Itur Ad Astra, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Frenchpark Moon Of Wintertime JE, the Blenheim & Prince Charles English Toy Spaniel, GCH CH Royalist Ready to Reign, the Bulldog, GCH CH Kepley‘s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lumbluv Gambolon Blue Thunder.   Her Best was the US’ Number Eight Dog All Breeds, the GWP, Scout.  Scout, the winningest GWP in history, and handler Frank Murphy now have 19 BIS this year, six in the last month.  Are you looking over your shoulder yet?

ALTOONA AREA KENNEL ASSOCIATION

GCH CH Rivergroves Trump This

Next, we are off to Ebensburg PA where the Altoona Area Kennel Association gave us two shows this weekend.  You may recall that we told you that the Vizsla, GCH CH Artisan’s Grousepoint Pink Panther was Elizabeth Muthard’s BIS on Saturday.  Rounding out the final were the Smooth Dachshund, CH Tollgate's Guns A Blazin, the Saint Bernard, GCH CH Opdyke's Drives Me To Drink, the Lakeland Terrier, GCH CH Talydales Friend Of The Force, the Long Coat Chihuahua, GCH CH Saiyai's Thai Little Florist, the Standard Poodle, Dreamquest Sasha Da Maya, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Suntera City Life.

Day two of the AAKA had Katie Gammill in the final ring with an all new seven, the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Honey Run's Spittin' Image MH CD, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Xenos Jimlet, the Great Pyrenees, GCH CH Rivergroves Trump This, the Sealyham Terrier, CH Efbe's Goodspice Easy Money, the Toy Fox Terrier, CH Valcopy C-Lyn Dracula, the Miniature Poodle, GCH CH Splash Di Caprio, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Mysharas Dream Girl.  Best went to our DOG2WATCH, the Great Pyrenees, Trump.  Trump now has five all breed Bests this year, two in the last 30 days.

WESTCHESTER COUNTY KC

GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream
(Photo by Infocusbymiguel)

We had fewer shows this week than the week before, but then we did fewer reports than we did the week before.  So we have a lot of catching up to do.  Whenever we have a lot of reports we try to do things methodically, so we don’t confuse ourselves.  It’s a senior thing.  So we will do this geographically going east to west.

We are still awaiting results from New Hampshire, so our first stop is North Branch NJ for Sunday’s Westchester County Kennel Club show.  It was the WCKC’s first show across the Hudson and while the venue is lovely, we do miss the old Lyndhurst Castle in the background.  Dr Tamas Jakkel’s super seven were the Irish Setter, GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Field's Bahama Sands, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Blueberry's Surely You Jest, the Toy Poodle, GCH CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Standard Poodle, Hillwood Ale Kai Walking On Air, and Saturday’s BIS winner, the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.  BIS went to the nation’s Number Four Dog all Breeds, the Boxer, Scarlett.  The Westchester show is not only one of the most prestigious stops on the calendar, it is one of the bigger ones.  We will have to wait for the final numbers before we can tell if Scarlett will move up in the rankings.  Now you know why handler Diego Fernando Garcia is grinning.

DES MOINES KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Dawin Spitfire

The country’s Number Five Dog All Breeds, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Spitfire, collected the back2back BIS today, winning the day two show of the Des Moines (IA) Kennel Club.  Also on hand in Monica Canestini‘s ring were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Wil-Orion's Twenty Twenty,  the Longhaired Dachshund, CH Homar’s Solo Aviator SL, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall I Dream Of Style, the Parsons Russell Terrier, CH Thunder Hill Soul Journey, the Papillon, GCH CH Wingssongs Rock Star, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Clemons Nobel Laureate.   The bottom half of the Top Ten had started to encroach on Jetta’s Number Five spot recently.  This weekend’s twofer, puts almost 3000 points between her and Number Six. 

PONTIAC KC DAY TWO

CH Gosling’s The Reel Deal

Anella Cooper closed the weekend in Davisburg MI for the Pontiac Kennel Club.  Her seven included five of Saturday’s finalists. yesterday’s  winner, the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Kenro’s Happy Hour, the Irish Terrier, CH Sugarbush’s American Girl, the Yorkshire Terrier, GCH CH Lane’s Mini Cooper, the Dalmatian, CH  Mt. Bryton’s Covert Operative, and the Puli, CH Moonshadow Rongyos Kis Medve.   The newcomers were the were the Golden Retriever, CH Gosling’s The Reel Deal, and the Afghan Hound, CH Majic Whatever I Want.    BIS went to the Golden, Russell, his first.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Kay Gosling and handler Karen Mammano.

REWOOD EMPIRE KC DAY ONE

CH Lexington’s Divine Put Me In, Coach

Petaluma CA, north of San Francisco, is known for its exotic poultry farms, but it was the exotic canines getting all the attention at yesterday’s Redwood Empire Kennel Club show.  George Murray’s BIS at the REKC’s day one show was the Mastiff, CH Lexington’s Divine Put Me In, Coach.  Joining the party were the Brittany, GCH CH Gourley’s DFL 99 Carat Diamond, the Saluki, GCH CH 7Seas Int’l Safari Al Sayad, the smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Powerpom High Performance, the Standard Poodle, CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Border Collie, CH Suntory Que Sera.    It was the first AKC BIS for the two year old Giambi.  Congratulations to breeders Valerie Tortorella, John Tortorella & Erica Tortorella, owners Joe & Carla Sanchez, Mary De Lisa & Erica Tortorella, and handler Bill McFadden. 

DAY ONE AT CLERMONT COUNTY

CH Skansens Sir August Brigs

Before we start with today’s results, let’s catch you up on a couple of shows from Saturday.  Kent Delaney’s final at yesterday’s Clermont County Kennel Club show in Owensville OH, included two of our Top Ten Dogs, the German Wirehaired Pointer, Gch CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Skansens Sir August Brigs, Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Frenchpark Moon of Wintertime JE, the Blenheim & Prince Charles English Toy Spaniel, GCH CH Royalist Ready to Reign, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lumbluv Gambolon Blue Thunder.  His Best was the Giant, Brigs.  Brigs and handler Vicki Seiler have three BIS this year, two in the last month.