ARAPAHOE KC'S FIRST BIS

CH Autumn’s Stardust And Roses
(Photo by Karen Evasuik)

In Aurora CO it was the Arapahoe Kennel Club’s inaugural show.  Their very first BIS was judged by  Helen Lee James who selected her Best from the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Autumn’s Stardust And Roses, the Whippet, CH Primetime Chase My Entourage, the Rottweiler, CH Evrmor Xtradoniare, the West Highland White Terrier, CH Mile-Highlander Adonis (we love that kennel name), the Havanese, CH Tamaran Up In Smoke, the Bulldog, CH Calees the Skye Is the Limit, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Bugaboo’s Georgie Girl.   It may be the Arapahoe’s KC’s first BIS, but it was the second for the GSP, Caylee, and handler Clint Livingston.

DAY TWO IN LUBBOCK TX

CH Antara's Put On The Red Light
(Photo by Relee)

We have results from today’s Heart Of The Plains Kennel Club day two show in Lubbock TX (We will catch you on yesterday’s day one opener at a later time).  James Noe’s final line up were a Golden Retriever from the classes, Brio Maybee She's Born With It, the Saluki, DC Shahtani Ivory Moon SC, the Siberian Husky, CH Antara's Put On The Red Light, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Bayleigh Shaireab's Super Hero, the Affenpinscher, CH Ferlin's It's All About Me, the Chinese Shar Pei, CH Chaoyang Chick Magnet At Asia, and the Briard, GCH CH Celebratia VintagEightyFour.  BIS was the Siberian, Roxanne.  It’s the first all breed BIS for Roxanne.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Tedi Devlin, breeder Thomas Oelschlager, and handler Erin Brandon.

JEFFERSON COUNTY KC OF MISSOURI

GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy

After an hour long fight with our photo uploader (we won) we are ready to tell you about today’s Jefferson County Kennel Club Of Missouri show.  Chris Walkowicz’s final included the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Star K’s Mile Hi Valentine, an Ibizan Hound whose name we are still seeking, winner of today‘s Giant Schnauzer Club of America National Specialty, GCH CH Skansen’s Sir August Brigs, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Devon Lady Semper Fi, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Standard Poodle, CH Jasets Satisfaction, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Kylene Eden The Dragonslayer.  Today Best In Show was the nation’s Number Two Dog All Breeds, the Peke, Malachy.  Pekes don’t move fast, but this one has been staying very near our front runner and has opened up a substantial lead on the rest of the field.  We have it as Malachy’s 39th BIS this year.

KC OF INDIANA

GCH CH Dawin Spitfire

The Kennel Club of Indiana opened their two day set in Columbus IN today.  Keke Kahn’s final line up featured the Clumber Spaniel, CH Clussex See You Later Alligator, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Soletrader Bjorn Borg, a yet as unidentified Bernese Mountain Dog, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, GCH CH Ayrwen Star Kissed Delight, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Spitfire, and the Polish Lowland Sheepdog, CH Swan Crest Windy City Robert Henry.  She chose AKC’s Number Five Dog All Breeds, the big Poodle, Jetta, as her Best In Show.   Jetta and handler Sarah Riedl have collected 23 BIS this season.  Have you noticed that Number Five, Seven, & Eight have all won BIS today?

BACK IN BIS FORM

GCH CH Grandcrus Erasmus

The Greyhound, GCH CH Grandcrus Erasmus, has won her first show since returning to the show ring after a two month hiatus this summer.  It happened today in Prospect PA at the Butler County Kennel Club show.  Rounding our Robert Ennis final were the Irish Setter, GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, the Siberian Husky, CH Kontoki A Bend In The Road, the Scottish Terrier, CH Princescot Prime Suspect, the Toy Poodle, GCH CH Paperbirch Dbara Bit Of A Maverick, the Tibetan Spaniel, GCH CH Tibroke’s Kissed By A Star, and the Rough Collie, CH Lachki's Vampyr With Soul CGC.   Era and breeder/owner/handler Rindi Gaudet will soon return to the top 25 Dogs All Breeds.

FLORIDA DOG SHOWS ARE BACK!

GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction

It’s been a while since we’ve had a dog show in the Sunshine State, but the West Volusia Kennel Club ended the doggy drought today with one of the weekend’s biggest entries.  BIS judge Carolyn Thomas had her pick of the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Longhaired Dachshund, CH Vongays It's A Wrap SL, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Cammcastle’s My Gigolo, the Sky Terrier, CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare, the Standard Poodle, CH Chrystal’s Totally Chromed Out, and the Belgian Malinois, CH Trisorts Zoomin Harley.  Her Best was the US’ Number Seven Dog All Breeds, the Cocker, Beckham.  Beckham and handler Linda Pitts have gathered 17 BIS this season.

HELENA MT DAY THREE

GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout

The hometown Helena Montana Kennel Club took over on day three and put John Studebaker in the final ring with the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Boxer, GCH CH R And G's Mystical Dancer, the Miniature Schnauzer, GCH CH Allaruth's Chipothgoldblok v Solebay, the Pomeranian, CH Chriscendo Call Display, the Bullldog, GCH CH Stellar’s The Usual Suspect, the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Paradigm‘s Baylandon Broadway.  Day three’s BIS went to the country’s Number Eight Dog All Breeds, the GWP, Scout.   That brings his 2010 total to 22 big rosettes.  We are starting to see our top ten getting a little thick around the middle.   That’s a comment on the tightness of the race, not the girth of the handlers.

SPIRIT OF THE HEARTLAND KC

GCH CH Cammcastle’s Friar Tuck

Our Number One and Number Two Dogs All Breeds were both at the Purina Farms complex in Gray Summit MO for today’s Spirit Of The Heartland Kennel Club show.  One made it to Carl Gomes' final and the other didn’t make it out of the breed.  The seven who made it to the final ring were the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Star K’s Mile Hi Valentine, the Saluki, CH Aurora Walk This Way, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Cammcastle’s Friar Tuck, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Pekingese, GCH CH Franshaw’s Hear Me Roar, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH My Thai Ta Sen Halleluiah Chorus, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Leeason Rock My Soul.    It was the Rottie, Tux, muscling his way to BIS number eleven.  You do remember what we said about watching the Working Group rankings?

HELENA MT DAY TWO

GCH CH PaRay Cirque du Soleil

Monica Canestrini was on board for the Gallatin Dog Club’s day two show in Helena MT.  The seven survivors were the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Mt View Lookout, the day one BIS winner, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Akita, CH Mojo’s Rock’N Your World, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Fraja Ne Hot Ticket, the Pekingese, GCH CH Dunkirk Copyright, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH PaRay Rime Time, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH PaRay Cirque du Soleil.  Her BIS was the Sheltie, Cirque.  Mark that as number six for Cirque and breeder/owner/handler Tray Pittman.

THE WEEK BEGINS IN MONTANA

GCH CH Starline’s Chanel

(Photo by Carol Beuchat)

The first show of the week was the Gallatin Dog Club ‘s day one show in Helena MT.  Frank J. Washabaugh’s final seven included the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Mt View Lookout, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Bernese Mountain Dog, GCH CH Alpenspirit’s Who’s On First, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Fraja Ne Hot Ticket,  the Papillon, GCH CH Wildfire On the Rocks, the Bulldog, GCH CH Stellars Usual Suspect, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH PaRay Cirque de Soleil.  The week’s first BIS went to the US’ Number One Hound, the Whippet, Chanel.   Chanel and handler Lori Wilson have been collecting big rosettes everywhere lately.  That’s a total of 27 top prizes, 20 this year, and three in a row!

COMING ATTTRACTIONS

 Montana Elk at Sunrise

You may have to travel a bit to get to an AKC dog show this weekend, but many Americans will have a dog show nearby for the first time in months.   Our only four day set is in Helena MT where the Gallatin Dog Club and the Helena Montana Kennel Club will team up for the Thursday through Sunday stop.    You can get three all breeds and an all Toy show at the Purina Farms complex in Gray Summit MO, 40 miles west of St Louis.  The Gateway Toy Dog Fanciers, the Spirit Of The Heartland Kennel Club, the Jefferson County Kennel Club Of Missouri, & the St Louis Dog Breeders Association will host.

New Englanders have a three show weekend that will require you to pack up the SUV more than once.  It starts with the Newtown Kennel Club & the Ox Ridge Kennel Club Friday & Saturday outing in Shelton CT and then continues with the Northwestern Connecticut Dog Club in Goshen CT, 45 miles north.  If you are in Pennsylvania, you can opt for Sunday with the Valley Forge Kennel Club in Kimberton PA, 30 miles west of Philadelphia, or opt for two days with the Butler County Kennel Club in Prospect PA, near the Ohio border.

We will have the first all breed show in Florida since mid July, the West Volusia Kennel Club’s two shows in Deland FL, this weekend.   If you are in the Chicago IL metro area, try heading up to Plymouth WI for two days with the Sheboygan Kennel Club or down to Columbus IN for Saturday/Sunday with the hometown Kennel Club Of Columbus Indiana.  Lubbock TX, site of this weekend’s Heart Of The Plains Kennel Club’s two shows, is about equal distance (around 350 miles)  from Dallas TX, Oklahoma City OK, or Albuquerque NM.

Those out west who aren’t in Montana will be in either Aurora CO for two with the Arapahoe Kennel Club, in Shelton WA for a weekend with the Gig Harbor Kennel Club, or in Cerritos CA for the Santa Ana Valley Kennel Club’s double header.  This may be the best chance many in Mid America have of seeing the country’s top dogs.  Wherever you are, you will see splendid purebred dogs at an ALC dog show.

ROCHESTER MINNESOTA KC

CH Paisley Choco Chip Brownie Delite

We now have results from the weekend’s  Rochester Minnesota Kennel Club two shows.  On Saturday Edna K (Katie) Gammill’s final included the English Setter, Duckless Of Eversett JH, the 15” Beagle.,Honeyhill Vuan Legacy, the Newfoundland, GCH Raincoast Partner Of Dreams, the Bedlington Terrier, CH Glaurieus Top Super Mod Elle, the Brussels Griffon, CH Knolland Amber Moon, the Dalmatian, CH Paisley Choco Chip Brownie Delite, and the Puli, CH Prydain Joshua.  Her BIS was the Dal, Paulie.  It’s the first BIS for the two year old bitch.  Congratulations to breeder Rosie Branaman, owners Wendy G McCance & Jessica MacMillan, and handler Laura King.

GCH CH Royalist Ready To Reign

Sunday Darryl Vice saw a mostly new seven of the Dal, Paulie, the Vizsla, CH Pagliacci Kizmar Wicked Brew, the Whippet, CH Kamada's Happy Hour, the Great Dane, CH Roseruns Bamboo Tiger, the Cairn Terrier, Cairndale Wonderful Life At Lovat, the Blenheim& Prince Charles English Toy Spaniel, GCH CH Royalist Ready To Reign, the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Margaux's Venture Capital.  He chose the Toy Spaniel, Dash.  Log that as his third this year.

WENATCHEE KC

GCH CH Stormhill's Sweet Dreams Of Rafica

We end the day in Wenatchee WA where the hometown Wenatchee Kennel Club gave us two shows this weekend.  On Saturday Charles Trotter had his pick of the Weimaraner, GCH CH Rosewin's Classic Schwinn Of Anson, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Stormhill's Sweet Dreams Of Rafica, the Tibetan Mastiff. GCH CH Seng Khri Bartok Of Dawa, the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier, GCH CH Doubloon's Salt Of The Earth, the Havanese, GCH CH Askin Steppin' To The Bad Side, the Dalmatian, CH Country Luvz A Rockstar, and the Puli, CH Lajosmegyi Singin' In The Rain.  Best In Show went to the Afghan, Ella.  It’s Ella’s second AKC BIS, both of which have come in the last 30 days.

GCH CH Seng Khri Bartok Of Dawa

Sunday closed with five of Saturday’s finalists, the Afghan, the TM, the Wheaten, the Havanese & the Dal, in Gary Sparschu’s final with the Weimaraner, GCH CH Rosewin's Classic Schwinn Of Anson, and the Border Collie, GCH CH Borderfame Signature.  Best went to the big red dog, the TM, Bart.  Bart never fails to impress wherever he goes.  He and handler Ed Thomason have impressed five BIS judges this year.

SIR FRANCIS DRAKE KC

GCH CH Gala Of Yoshida Enterprise Jp

Out in our old neighborhood, the Sir Francis Drake Kennel Club was taking over the Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo CA.  We gave you the day one results.  Here’s Sunday’s.  William Cunningham closed the weekend with the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Gala Of Yoshida Enterprise Jp, the Petit Bassett Griffon Vendeen, CH Soletrader Donald Duck, the Mastiff, GCH CH Lexington Divine's Put Me In Coach, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Surefyre’s Benny And The Jets RN JE, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Powerpom High Performance, the Bulldog, GCH CH Globe And Anchor Sgt Iron Mike, and the Australian Shepherd, CH RaineDance Written In Stone PT AX AXJ.  Best went to the Golden, Gaia.  Gaia and handler Laurie Fenner now have four big rosettes this year.

PRESCOTT ARIZONA KC

GCH CH Pupukearidge Ikaika O Springvly

Heading out west we stop in Chino Valley AZ  where the Prescott Arizona Kennel Club spent two days.  Saturday’s final had David Krogh considering the English Springer Spaniel, CH Otein’s Tommy Bahama, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, GCH CH Pupukearidge Ikaika O Springvly, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Foxridge N Ameridobe’s The Beat Goes On, the Australian Terrier, CH Abq San Isidro Christhill, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Brackley He’s My Warrior, the Bulldog,  GCH CH Stellar’s Usual Suspect, and the Briard, GCH CH Celebratia VintageEightyFour.   Day One went to the Ridgeback, Ikaika.  That’s three this year for the nation’s Number One Rhodesian Ridgeback and owner/handler Pam Lambie.

CH Marlex Classic Red Glare

Sunday, finished with Sharon Krogh’s final lineup of the previously noted Bulldog & Briard, the Labrador Retriever, CH Char-Don MS T’s Rockin’ Tyme, the Whippet, GCH CH Counterpoint Painted By Bohem, the Great Dane, GCH CH Shoreline East-West Play It Again Sam, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Bayleigh Shaireab Super Hero, and the Miniature Pinscher, CH Marlex Classic Red Glare.   Her BIS was the MinPin, Classie.  It’s BIS number two for Classie and owner/handler Armando Angelbello.  Classie, who is just 13 months old, got her first BIS two weeks ago.  We will be looking for this one.

THREE RIVERS KC OF MISSOURI

GCH DC  Shahtani Ivory Moon SC

The Three Rivers Kennel Club Of Missouri set up this weekend at the Purina Farms complex in Gray Summit MO.  Day one featured Dr Donald Gill and a final with the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Windmoor Superstition, the Saluki, GCH DC  Shahtani Ivory Moon SC, the Akita, CH Cas Cobo Haul Eudora, the Norwich Terrier. GCH CH Skyscots Poker Chip, the Affenpinscher. CH Induna Oliver Twist, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Chaoyang BestofmyLove At Asia, the Rough Collie, GCH CH Gentry’s Braveheart.  Best went to the sleek Saluki, Jayda.  It’s the second this year for Jayda, who was BOB at last February’s Westminster Kennel Club show.

CH Induna Oliver Twist

(Photo by Re’Lee Photography)

Sunday saw judge William Dolan with Jayda, Saturday’s Norwich, Affenpinscher, & Shar-Pei, the English Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Nonnies Déjà Vu, the Rottweiler, CH Double D Keeper Of The Keys, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Kylenes Eden The Dragon Slayer.  His BIS was the Affenpinscher, Indy.  It’s the second this year for Indy.

GREATER LAFAYETTE KC

GCH CH Lobato's Code Red

The Greater Lafayette Kennel Club held their two shows this weekend in Lebanon IN.  Day one had Carolyn Herbel in the last ring with the German Shorthaired Pointer, Sunshine Dream Princess At Wind River's JH, the Scottish Deerhound, CH Lehigh Dunedain Of Greymorn, the Great Dane, GCH CH Lobato's Code Red, the Scottish Terrier, Woburn Camelot Unbridled Spirit, the Yorkshire Terrier, CH Exmoor's Executive II., the Bichon Frise, CH Bibelot's Purple Heart O'Mine, and the Smooth Collie, CH Travlers's Greased Lighting.  Best went to the Great Dane, Cody.  It’s Cody second this year, both coming in the last month.

Woburn Camelot Unbridled Spirit

Cody and handler Earl Shore were back on Sunday to see judge Dr.Lee Anthony Reasin along with the aforementioned Scottie, the Spinone Italiano, CH Bellaebravo Bruno, the Saluki, DC Karob Parmenides At Ekea SC, the Long Coat Chihuahua, CH Ouachitah All That Glitters, the Dalmatian, Royalty's Splash Of Taylor, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Brandywine's Indelible Moment.  Best was the Scottie, Darby.   It’s the first for 17 month old Darby.  Congratulations to breeder Jeffrey Silverman Presley and owners Debra & Steve Russell.  The photo is Darby at just eight months old. We shall keep an eye on this one.

TUPELO KC

GCH CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar

Tupelo, Mississippi, is know primarily as the birthplace of Elvis (Presley, not the Old English Sheepdog).  However, this weekend the Tupelo Kennel Club held their two day garden party five miles down the road in Verona MS.  On Saturday Ann Hearn considered the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH K-J & Coldry Sherman Tank, the Redbone Coonhound, GCH CWSG CCH Sidearm Jungle King Mufasa, the Boxer, CH Moon Valley Foolin' Around, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Fraja Ne Hot Ticket, the Pekingese, GCH CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar, the American Eskimo Dog, GCH CH Silveroaks First & Foremost, the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Lammermuir-Stonehaven My Memories.  Her Best was AKC’s Number four Toy Dog, the Peke, Noel.  That‘s 20 BIS this year for Noel and handler Hiram Stewart, more than some in the Top Ten.

GCH CH Petr Pervy Iz Russkoi Dinastii

Sunday, Noel & Hiram, Saturday finalists the Cocker & AmStaff, the Whippet, CH Devereux's Evening Star MC, the Black Russian Terrier, GCH CH Petr Pervy Iz Russkoi Dinastii, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Kaylen's By Invitation Only, and the Border Collie, CH Tugling Kekaseh Wahab.  Terry Berrios’ pick for Best In Show was the Russian, Mackx.  Mackx, the country’s Number One Black Russian Terrier,  was the 2010 Westminster Kennel Club BOB and becomes the only Russian to win an all breed BIS this year.  Congratulations to breeder M A Simonova, owner Laura Jordan, & handler David Rich.

BERKSHIRE COUNTY KC

GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed

The Fourth of July may be long gone, but there were fireworks aplenty this week in Pennsylvania.  Dog Fanciers wrapped up the four day road trip yesterday in Macungie PA at the Berks County Kennel Club show.  Linda Robey’s super seven were the Irish Setter, GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Field’s Bahama Sands, the Boxer, GCHC CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Foxlorr Double Dare, the Toy Poodle, GCH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Miniature Poodle, CH Surrey Sugar Baby, and the Smooth Collie, GCH CH Provenhill’s Dance With The Devil.  Best went to the nation’s Number Three Dog All Breeds, the Irish Setter, Emily.  Was BIS number 28 good enough to put her back into the Number Two spot.  Check back with us later.

CHATTANOOGA KC DOUBLE HEADER

GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout

(Photo by Christina Freitag)

We were lucky enough to get a lot of this weekend’s results to you on the day of the show.  However, there are some results we still owe you.  The Number Two Sporting Dog in the US, the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, had a great weekend in East Ridge TN, winning both copies of the Chattanooga Kennel Club Two shows.  On Saturday, Scout was joined in Patricia Gellerman’s final by the Greyhound, CH Grandcru Clos Erasmus, the Boxer, CH Sharledars Simply Decadent, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Frenchpark Moon Of Winterime, the Yorkshire Terrier, CH Tophat That’s Amore, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jasets Satisfaction, the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Equinox Ad Astra.

Sunday, Rick Gschwender’s party included Scout, the above named Greyhound, Smooth Fox, Yorkie, & Aussie, the Bernese Mountain Dog, GCH CH Alpenspirits Lion King, and the Tibetan Terrier, CH Salishan Princess Of The Wind.    Scout and Frank have put together a remarkable string of BIS lately.  They have 21 this year, eight in the last five weeks.  That should shake up the rankings.

WE HAVE WISCONSIN RESULTS!

GCH CH Cammcastle’s Friar Tuck

Thanks to a very on top of her game show chair, we have results from today’s Manitowoc County Kennel Club show in Manitowoc WI.  Chris Walkowicz’ final included the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, CH Dryfork Curly Moe, the Smooth Dachshund,  GCH CH Isledox Tractor Tug, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Cammcastle’s Friar Tuck, the Norwich Terrier, GCH CH Abbedale Take Two At Taliesin, the Silky Terrier, GCH Snow Glen's Tesoro Cover Story, yesterday’s BIS, the French Bulldog, GCH CH Highwood's Big Shot, and the  Old English Sheepdog. CH Barkshire's Jim Dandy.  His BIS was the US’ Number Four Working Dog, the Rottie, Tux.  Tux’s tenth BIS this season put’s him right on the heels of the Number Two & Three Working Dogs, Suddenly the Working Group is getting really interesting.

KC OF NIAGRA FALLS, AGAIN

GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice

It was déjà vu all over again as the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, scored the repeat BIS in Lockport NY at today’s Kennel Club Of Niagara Falls’ show.  Rounding out Col Jerry Weiss’s final were the Curly Coated Retriever, GCH CH Down DaTrail Hunting Thrills CD, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, GCH CH Nashira’s Ciro of Anjari JC, the Papillion, GCH CH Domino’s Pandemonium, a French Bulldog from the classes, Jaguar Sogni D’Oro Akiris, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Oakhurst Crusin' In Chrome.  The win allows Dodger and handler Amy Booth to open up a more than 6000 point lead on the rest of the top ten, their largest margin all season.

WHIPPET SWEEPS UTAH

GCH CH Starline’s Chanel

(Photo by Carol Beuchat)

The Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, has made it a clean sweep in Farmington UT, taking both of the Bonneville Basin Kennel Association shows.  Today Chanel and handler Lori Wilson were accompanied in Joan Lester’s final by the Weimaraner, CH Silhouettes LifeInTheFastLane, the Boxer, GCH CH R And G Mystical Dancer, 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 Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Akilah‘s Making History.    We will have to wait for the rest of this weekend’s results before know how far up the rankings Chanel will go.

SHIH TZU TOPS IN MI

GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers

Gene Blake was in Goodells MI for the St Clair Kennel Club’s final final.  His super seven were the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, GCH CH Mud Creek Red Moose, the Afghan Hound, CH Tell Elan’s Sebring The Womanizer, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Kenro’s Happy Hour, the Irish Terrier, CH Sugarbush American Girl, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, day one BIS, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Spitfire, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Quiche’s Glamour Girl.  He chose the nation’s Number Two Toy Dog, the Shih Tzu, Austin, as his Best In Show.  Austin and breeder/handler Luke Ehricht have been sitting just outside the Top Ten for several weeks now.  Will BIS number 15 push them through the door?  We will have to wait for the rest of the weekend’s numbers to tell you.

AMSTAFF BEST IN MA

CH Castle Rock's SBigStaff Mad About You

Norman Kenney closed the four day stay in Falmouth MA by choosing a BIS for the Cape Cod Kennel club’s day two show.  His lineup included yesterday’s BIS winner, the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Tender Is The Night, the Pharaoh Hound, CH Hallam’s Bekenkhons Ra Qena, the Rottweiler, GCH CH D‘Oro Solido‘s Feliciano Uno, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Castle Rock's SBigStaff Mad About You, the Brussels Griffon, CH Jo-Li’s I’m A Tease, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Riverside‘s The Sisters, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.  Best was the AmStaff, Maddy.  Maddy, one of our DOGS2WATCH, is only 26 months old and stays pretty close to home.  Nonetheless she and handler Kim Rudzik have logged seven BIS this year.

GSD BIS IN NC

GCH CH Shoal Creek’s Sangria V Barick

The day two show of the Moore County Kennel Club Of North Carolina in Pinehurst NC had Virginia Lyne in the final ring with the Irish Setter, CH Marlyn All About Magic, the Saluki, CH Elessar‘s Bush Bunny JC, 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, yesterday’s BIS winner, the Bulldog, GCH CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Shoal Creek’s Sangria V Barick.   We have several really nice GSDs this year (seven have won BIS) and one of our favorites was MS Lyne’s BIS, the four year old bitch, Rhea.   Rhea and handler now have six BIS, the most by a GSD this year.

SIR FRANCIS DRAKE KC

GCH CH Catanya’s Latin Lover

We now have results from Vallejo CA & yesterday’s Sir Francis Drake’s Kennel Club show.  Beverly Capstick’s final seven were the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH Robin Crest Great Expectations, the Greyhound, CH Pionee’s Gold Miners Daughter, the Alaskan Malamute, GCH CH Catanya’s Latin Lover, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Surefyre's Benny And The Jets RN JE, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Powerpom High Performance, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Penndragon Masanillo, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Rainedance Written In Stone PT AX AXJ.  Best In Show was our DOG2WATCH, the Malamute, Ricky.  Ricky and handler Mike Stone have picked up five top prizes this year.

PHARAOH HOUND CLUB OF AMERICA

CH Hallam’s Bekenkhons Ra Qena

(Photo by Carol Beuchat)

While we wait for today’s results here’s some more details on yesterday’s festivities.  The Pharaoh Hound Club of America held their National Specialty in conjunction with yesterday’s South Shore Kennel Club show in Falmouth MA.  As previously mentioned Dr Donald Sturz’ BOB was CH Hallam’s Bekenkhons Ra Qena.  This was Bek’s third time to win the PHCA National.  Bek was bred by Dominic Carota & Dr Stephen Sipperly, and owned by the breeders and Nancy Sowerbutts, and handled by Stacy Snyder-Work. Carota and Sipperly’s Hallam Hall Kennels have produced the US’ number one Pharaoh Hound for the past seven years (based on breed points).     Congratulations to team Bek!

BOS went to DC Mia Churuka Bright Side of Life.  BW/WB was Tiara Ne-Kabu Brass Audacity, and Xo Rudamun was WD.  Congratulations to all the winners.