ROSEBURG OR DAY THREE

GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore

Day three in Roseburg OR was hosted by a new club, the Rogue Valley Kennel Club, but the BIS winner was the same as the day before, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore.  Also reprising their finalists roles were the Sussex Spaniel, GCH CH Seamist On A Windward Tack RN, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH Soletrader Donald Duck, & the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek.  Rounding out Robert Stein’s BIS ring were the Akita, CH Blackngold Witchy Woman, the Papillion, GCH CH Zeilacon Butch Cassidy at Draco, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Winsorcastle's Foxlore Tymeless.  Encore has pretty much stayed close to her Pacific Northwest home since winning the Poodle Club of America’s National Specialty back in April in Maryland.  Nonetheless, she and handler Tim Brazier have amassed 17 BIS along the way.

GREATER OCALA DOG CLUB DAY ONE

GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout

We have three Sporting Dogs in the Top Ten Dogs All Breeds and two of them were in Ocala FL today for the Greater Ocala Dog Club first of two shows this weekend.  They would finish One/Two in the Sporting Group with the Number Seven Sporting Dog, the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, advancing to Christina Hubbel’s final leaving yesterday’s BIS winner, the Number Five Sporting Dog, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, with the second place ribbon.  

 

Joining the GWP, Scout in the final were the Rhodesian Ridgeback, GCH CH Kimani's Sneak Preview, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Eiserntor AA Mustafa Of Turkay, the Skye Terrier, CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare, the Standard Poodle, CH Dacun Kaylen s He s A Heartbreaker, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Kridler's Nutmeg V Signature .     

 

Today’s BIS would be the GWP, Scout.  A mainstay on the circuit these last two years, Scout is the winningest GWP in history, logging 71 career BIS. 

WE HAVE A NUMBER ONE DOG!

GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy

We waited three days to find out who would emerge the Number One Dog in the US and today we know.  Today the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, and the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, faced off once more in Columbus OH at the Lima Kennel Club show.  Giving them a run for their money in Timothy Catterson’s final were the Vizsla, GCH CH Artisan Grouse Point Pink Panther JH, the Wirehaired Dachshund, GCH CH tres Pinheiros Starbarack Kent, the Rottweiler, GCH cH Cammcastle’s Friar Tuck, the Boston Terrier, CH Annalee Told You So, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder .

Taking home the sizable point advantage of  2019 dogs defeated was the Peke, Malachy.  The win assures that Malachy will hold the Number One Dog All Breeds title for at least the next week.  Our thanks to all the competitors for making this one of the most exciting weeks of the year.

KENNEL CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA

GCH CH Windntide Mr. Sandman

At our home Thanksgiving Day is a day for family, food, football, & Philadelphia, the annual broadcast of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia show, that is.  Today’s highlights, Groups and BIS judging will be televised immediately after the Macy’s Parade on your local NBC affiliate.

But we have the results today from Paula Hartinger’s final featuring the Irish Setter, GCH CH Windntide Mr. Sandman, the Scottish Deerhound, GCH CH Foxcliffe Hickory Hill, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Castle Rock's SBigStaff Mad About You, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Banana Joe V Tami Kazari, the Schipperke, CH DiDebs Le Jonny Be Good, and the Australian Shepherd Mysharas Dream Girl.  Her BIS was the surprising Irish Setter, Clooney.   It was just yesterday that Clooney won his first all breed BIS and today he will become a TV star, seen by millions on Thanksgiving day as he wins the prestigious Kennel Club of Philadelphia show.  Well done.  That’s the way to make an entrance on the national scene.

POODLE DOUBLES DOWN IN NC

GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction

We told you yesterday that you might want to note the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction had won four BIS in the last eight days.  Well, London has added another BIS to his 2010 resume.  Today’s win came under Robert Ennis today in Concord NC at the day two show of the Greater Monroe Kennel Club.  Rounding out the final were the Irish setter, GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, the Greyhound, GCH CH GrandCru Clos Erasmus, the Komondor, CH Meadow View Officer N A Gentleman, the Kerry Blue Terrier, GCH CH Edbrios Stradavari, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Krissy‘s Malibu Dream, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Brookridge Pop Secret.  That brings London’s season total to 14.

TOWN AND COUNTRY KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Skyscots Poker Chip

(Photo by Carol Beuchat)

So far, all we have from yesterday’s Town And Country Kennel Club show in Chickasha OK is this.  Karen Wilson’s BIS was the country’s Number Four Terrier, the Norwich Terrier, GCH CH Skyscots Poker Chip.  It’s the 14th BIS this season for Pokey and handler Brenda Combs.

TUCSON KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici

We awake this morning to more Friday results.  Out in Tucson AZ the Tucson Kennel Club held their first of two shows on the four day weekend.   Day one ended with Monica Canestrini in the final ring with the English Setter, CH Oakley's B'Dazzled, the Wirehaired Dachshund,  GCH CH Raydachs Playing With Fire V Gleishorbach SW, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH Dalriada’s Mystic, the Silky Terrier, GCH CH Snow Glen’s Tesoro Cover Story, the Miniature Poodle, Danford Debutante, and the Canaan Dog, CH Pleasant Hill Magnum Of Samara.

Best went to the Doberman, FiFi.  It’s the fourth all breed BIS for FiFi this year.  FiFi also went BISS at Thursday’s Tucson Doberman Pinscher Club specialty while her litter sister, GCH CH Protocol’s Sic Itur Ad Astra, was going BISS at the Doberman Pinscher Club Of Charlotte show in Concord NC.  Now that’s a way to start the weekend, girls!

UMPQUA KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore

We have this just in from Roseburg OR and the day two show of the Umpqua Kennel Club.  Lynne Mall’s BIS was the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore.  Accompanying Encore in the final ring were the Sussex Spaniel, GCH CH Seamist On A Windward Tack RN, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH Soletrader Donald Duck, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Avaiator‘s Luck Be A Lady, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Powerpom High Performance, and the Puli, CH Lajosmegyi Singin' in the Rain.  It’s the 16th all breed BIS for Tim Brazier’s snow white beauty.

GREATER MONROE KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction

The Greater Monroe Kennel Club opened the all breed action in Concord NC today with Fred Ferris commanded the final ring.  His seven contenders were the English setter, GCH cH Kaska’s Capture The Moment, the Saluki, CH Ellessar’s Bush Bunny KC, the German Pinscher, GCH CH Nevars Jules, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Lil Itch Cheerleader, the Pug, CH Wowoo Serendipity, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the Bearded Collie, CH Aellen Blue Persuasion.  BIS was the Poodle, London.  That’s 13 this season for London and handler Ann Rairigh, four of which have come in the last eight days.  Now that's worth noting.

SEMINOLE DFA DAY TWO

GCH CCH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction

We did warn you that there would be a fall feast of dog shows this weekend.  Down in Ocala FL the Seminole Dog Fanciers Association was holding its day two show today.  The capped it off with Charles  Olvis considering the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CCH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, GCH CH Kimani's Sneak Preview, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Inanna Bay Boudreau Of Luckyhit, the Skye Terrier, CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Castile’s Endless Love, yesterday’s BIS winner, the French Bulldog, GCH CH Bandog Bayou’s The Warrior, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Leeason’s Rock My Soul.    BIS went to the nation’s Number Five Dog All Breeds, the Cocker, Beckham.  It’s the 21st this year for Beckham and handler Linda Pitts, three already this month.

GREATER PHILADELPHIA DOG FANCIERS

GCH CH Windntide Mr. Sandman

Patti Widick Neale had the final for today’s Greater Philadelphia Dog Fanciers Association show in Oaks PA.  Her seven hopefuls were the Irish Setter, GCH CH Windntide Mr. Sandman, the Afghan Hound, CH  Ledgehill Man Of My Dreams, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood styled Dream, the Scottish Terrier,  GCH CH Lomondview Clementina, the Italian Greyhound, GCH CH Honores Lily-Belle, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH My Thai Ta Sen Halleluiah Chorus, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Mysharas Dream Girl. 

Her BIS was the Irish Setter, Clooney.  We haven’t seen much of this guy, but we do know that he was Best Of Opposite Sex at this year’s Irish Setter Club of America National Specialty.  We think this might be the first all breed BIS for the three year old.  Congratulations to breeders Carol McGarry & Christina Marley, owners Patrick J & Carol McGarry, and handler Peter Kubacz.

BACK2BACK BIS FOR NUMBER THREE

GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed

It’s day two in Columbus OH and there was just as much drama as day one.    Most observers had expected today’s Dayton Kennel Club to be another face to face meeting between the nation’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, and the Number Two, the Pekingese, GCH CH Malachy.  However, neither would make it to Dana Cline’s final.  His seven were yesterday’s BIS winner, the  country’s Number Three Dog, the Irish Setter, GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, the Pharaoh Hound, GCH CH Tiara Ne-Kabu Abu Simbel Ankh, the Alaskan Malamute, GCH CH Catera's Fun Fast N World Class, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Tyrolian Eight Belles At Meadowlark, the US’ Number Eight Dog, the Havanse,  Qbin's Happy Feet At Enginuity, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Spitfire, and the Rough Collie, GCH CH Taliesin Fashion Forward.

It was the Irish Setter, Emily, picking up the back2back BIS, a result that, once again, leaves our top two so close together than it is a virtual tie.  And while Number Three trails the top two by a substantial margin, we have to like that she doesn’t seem to know it.

UMPQUA KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Powerpom High Performance
(Photo Courtesy of Amy Rutherford)

Our final stop tonight is in Roseburg OR where the Umpqua Kennel Club opened the four day weekend with the first of their two shows.  Today’s final fell to Mary Ann Alston to choose a BIS from the Sussex Spaniel, GCH CH Seamist On A Windward Tack RN, tthe Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH Soletrader Donald Duck, he Rottweiler, GCH CH Parisans Helo Of Riverridge, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Powerpom High Performance, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the  Border Collie, GCH CH Borderframe Signature.  Her BIS was the Pom, Calvin.  Calvin, showed today by Luke Seidlitz, picks up his fifth BIS this year.  Way to go Luke!

TOWN AND COUNTRY KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Chaoyang Chick Magnet At Asia

There was another four day weekend  starting today, in Chickasha OK, where the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Chaoyang Chick Magnet At Asia, was Steven Gladstone’s BIS at today’s Town And Country Kennel Club.  Rounding out the final were the Weimaraner, GCH Win'Weim's It's My Grey Goose, the Pharaoh Hound, GCH cH Northgate’s As You Like It, the Standard Schnauzer, GCH CH Shalimar's Golden Ticket, the Norwich Terrier, GCH CH Skyscot’s Poke Chip, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, and the Belgian Sheepdog, CH Likets TX Tornado Ochotovotka.  It’s the third BIS for Magnum this year.

PENN TREATY KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari

While Numbers One, Two, & Three were slugging it out in Columbus OH, more of our top dogs were in suburban Philadelphia PA at the opening salvo of the four day weekend, the Penn Treaty Kennel Club show.  Local lady, Barbara Dempsey Alderman, took charge of the final ring and looked over the English Springer Spaniel, GCH Cerise Tender Is The Night, the 15” Beagle, GCCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession, the Siberian Husky, GCH CH Topaz Enjoy The Ride, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Foxlorr Double Dare, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, the Standard Poodle, CH L'Paige Majick Sisters Of The Moon, and the Belgian Tervuren, CH Char-Ma's The Chosen One. Her BIS was the Affenpinscher, Joe.  Joe and handler Ernesto Lara have been regulars in east coast finals these past few months, collecting 14 all breed BIS since his arrival in the US in April.

TOP DOG SHOWDOWN IN OHIO

GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed

Everyone in the dog world was breathlessly waiting for the showdown between our two top contenders today in Columbus OH at today’s Sandusky Kennel Club show.   The Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, and the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, both have defeated nearly 70,000 dogs this year and are just a handful of points apart.  Both met today in Christine E. Calcinari’s final.  Also on hand were the Irish Setter, GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, the 15” Beagle, CH Langrigg Star Of The Stage, the Siberian Husky, GCH CH Kontoki’s A Bend In The Road, the Bulldog, GCH CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins. 

Proving just how tough the competition was the Irish Setter, Emily, as the Number Three Dog All Breeds bested both of the leaders taking home the top prize of the four day opener and leaving us totally clueless as to who has the Number One Spot.  Our congratulations to breeders Debbie Burke, Timothy Burke, & Ellen Bieler, owners Debbie Burke & Nancy Lee Conner, and handler Adam Bernardin on the big, big win.

SEMINOLE DOG FANCIERS

GCH CH Bandog Bayou’s The Warrior

Our dog show weekend started today with four all breed shows.  From Ocala FL and the Seminole Dog Fanciers Association, we hear that Elizabeth Muthard chose the French Bulldog, GCH CH Bandog Bayou’s The Warrior, as her BIS today.  She might have chose the German Wire Haired Pointer, GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, the Afghan Hound, CH Pizzazz Debonair, JC, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Cammcastle’s My Gigolo, the Parson Russel Terrier, CH Bayshore N’vr Queen Victoria, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Mondrian VH Lamslag RE, or the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Riverside in the Dark Zone, but she didn't.  It was the first all breed BIS for the two year old Frenchie, Griffin.  Congratulations to breeders Vickie Lang & Patricia & Luis Sosa, owner Nancy Shaw, and handler Larry Cornelius. 

FALL FEAST OF SHOWS

Independence Hall Philadelphia PA

Maybe it’s the season, but after a few weeks of relatively slim pickings, this coming weekend we have a veritable fall feast of shows with 41 all breed shows in twelve locations evenly distributed across these United States.

As usual, if you live in the east you will have a smorgasbord of shows from which to choose.  Syracuse NY will see three shows hosted by the Central New York Kennel Club, the Del-Otse-Nango Kennel Club, & Chenango Valley Kennel Club beginning on Friday.  In the Philadelphia suburb of Oaks PA, dog fanciers will gather on Thursday for the four shows of the Penn Treaty Kennel Club, Greater Philadelphia Dog Fanciers Association, & the Kennel Club Of Philadelphia.  The KCP’s Saturday show will be broadcast Thanksgiving Day on NBC TV immediately following the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, so you small dog exhibitors, look for the camera before stacking your dog.

The Carolina Terrier Association will warm up the crowd on Thursday in Concord NC before the three all breed shows offered by the Greater Monroe Kennel Club & Fayetteville Kennel Club.  Floridians will be in Ocala starting Thursday for the four shows hosted by the Seminole Dog Fanciers Association & the Greater Ocala Dog Club.

Philadelphia may have the prestige and the glamour, but Columbus OH will have the numbers.  The Sandusky Kennel Club, the Dayton Kennel Club, the Lima Kennel Club, & the Central Ohio Kennel Club have drawn a entry of over 7,500 dogs.  The fun starts Thursday.  The Minneapolis Kennel Club will give us the traditional two show weekend, half an hour south, in Shakopee MN.

The Council Bluffs Kennel Club will also do the two show thing 400  miles south in Lincoln NE.  However, if you live in the central US, the action will be in Chicasha OK, 40 miles south of Oklahoma City, where the Town And Country Kennel Club & the Canadian Valley Kennel Club will stage four all breed shows.  Texans will be in Houston for a weekend with the Brazoria Kennel Club.

Exhibitors out west will have lots of choices this week from the Tucson Kennel Club & the Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club four shows in Tucson AZ to the San Luis Obispo Kennel Club & the  Santa Maria Kennel Club three shows in Paso Robles CA to the Umpqua Kennel Club & the Rogue Valley Kennel Club four shows in Roseburg OR to the Whidbey Island Kennel Club two shows in Monroe WA.  Those are Friday, Saturday, Thursday, & Saturday starts respectively.

So whether you are hoping to boost your breed points, get some free TV time, or just hang out with your fellow fanciers, check out an AKC dog show this week.

CYPRESS CREEK KC OF TEXAS

GCH CH Rhapsody's Regarding Henry

The Cypress Creek Kennel Club Of Texas was in Houston TX this weekend for two days.  On Saturday it was Diane Malenfant with the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH Fieldfine's Pure Gold, the Saluki, DC Shahtani Ivory Moon SC, the Bullmastiff, GCH CH Sumertym Southwind Magic Carpet Ride, the West Highland White Terrier, GCH CH Tullybloom's Royal Pallas, the Maltese, GCH CH Rhapsody's Regarding Henry, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH  Laststop Taste Of Honey.  Her BIS was the Maltese, Henry.  It’s the second BIS this year for the vision in white.

GCH CH Sunclipse Mystique

Sunday Monica Canestrini would choose her BIS from the Vizsla, CH Regal Point Pinnacle Of Kilauea, the Saluki, CH Bark & Drives JP Baha Luna Of Khiva JC RN, the Boxer, CH  Breho Emerson Dream Walkin', the Border Terrier, GCH CH Devon Lady Simper Fi, the Toy Manchester Terrier, CH Aquarius Next Generation, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Sunclipse Mystique, and the previously mentioned Corgi.   Best went to the Tibetan, Missy.  It’s the second this year for Missy and handler Lois DeMers.

OZARKS KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Northgate’s As You Like It
(Photo by Infoucsbymiguel)

The Pharaoh Hound, GCH CH Northgate’s As You Like It, galloped through Springfield Mo this weekend, capturing both the top prizes at the Ozark Kennel club’s two shows.  Joining Qing on Saturday in Dr Robert Berndt’s final were the Vizsla, CH Renaissance Girls Gone Wild, the Newfoundland, Bear Trax Whale Of A Time, the Norwich Terrier, CH Skyscots Poker Chip, the Affenpinscher, CH Induna Oliver Twist, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Chaoyang Chick Magnet At Asia, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lambluv Gamblon Blue Thunder.

Sandra Goose Allen’s final on Sunday included Qing, the above mentioned Vizsla, Newfie, & Norwich, the Blenheim & Prince Charles English Toy Spaniel, GCH CH Royalist Ready To Reign, the Bulldog, CH Country Bulls Remembering Daisy, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Kylene Eden The Dragonslayer.

The BIS wins brings Qing’s BIS total to 15, the most ever by a Pharaoh Hound.

HUNTSVILLE KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Carma's Indian Summer

 (Photo by Patricia Harbison)

It’s Monday Morning Mop Up time.  Our top ranked dogs were all over the US these past few days.  If you have not read us for the last five days you have missed a lot of excitement.

We did give you a glimpse at the fun in northwest Alabama where there were four shows in the town of Priceville.  Check our archives for Thursday’s and Friday’s results.  On Saturday Gloria Geringer was in the final ring for the Huntsville Kennel Club.  Her finalists were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Touchstone's O Solo Mio, the Saluki, GCH CH Carma's Indian Summer, the Alaskan Malamute, GCH CH Onan's Promises Promises, the Miniature Schnauzer, GCH CH Allaruth Solebay Chipothgoldblok, the Papillion, Flashpoint's Celebration, the Bichon Frise, CH Vogelflight's Taywyn Basil, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Kridler's Nutmeg V Signature.  Her Best was the four year old Saluki.  It’s his second this year.

Sunday the HKC did it again, this time with Carol Beattie doing the final.  She saw one of Saturday’s finalists, the Black Cocker.  Rounding out the final were the Redbone Coonhound, GCH CWSG Sidearm Jungle King, the Rottweiler, CH Von Hoffman's Antsy Prance, the Colored Bull Terrier, CH Old England's Coco Chanel, the Japanese Chin, CH Teabear's Loves Me Loves Me Knot, the Dalmatian, .Lakeshore's Tail Of Two Cities, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Mysharas Dream Girl.  Best went to the Cocker, Solo.  It’s the third BIS this year for the three year old and, alas, we still have no photo.

WINE COUNTRY KC DAY TWO

GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy

Our last report of the evening is from California’s bucolic Napa Valley.  No where on the planet can you get better food and drink and this weekend, they threw in a couple of dog shows.  Perfect!  The Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, picked up his eighth BIS in a row to keep the race for the Number One ranking in a dead heat.  Joining Malachy in Michael Faulkner’s final at today’s Wine Country Kennel Club show were the Irish Setter, GCH CH Greengate’s Buzz Lightyear, the Norwegian Elkhound, GCH CH Vin-Melca's Voyager, the Boxer, GCH CH R and G’s Mystical Dancer, the Cairn Terrier, GCH CH Hampton Court’s Ashley., the  Tibetan Terrier, CH Player's Just Like Butter, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Segni At Coventry.  A weekend in the Napa Valley and two BIS…how sweet is that?

FITCHBURG MA DAY FOUR

GCH CH Mahogany's Mi Own Sweet Time

The four day stop in Fitchburg MA finished up today with the Souhegan Kennel Club’s day two show.  Fred Basset’s seven supplicants were the Irish Setter, GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Nashiras Kenyata, the Boxer, GCH CH Mahogany's Mi Own Sweet Time, the Irish Terrier, GCH CH Fleet St Fenway Fan, the Brussels Griffon Jo-Li’s I’m A Tease, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH My Thai Ta Sen Halleluiah Chorus , and the Briard, CH Deja Vu All Over Again.  Best went to the Boxer, Molly.  It’s the first BIS for Molly.  Congratulations to breeders LuAnn Gardner & Ellen Bradley, owners LuAnn Gardner & David Gardner, and handler Kimberly A Pastella-Calvacca.

SOUTHERN COLORADO KC DAY TWO

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

We have results in from Pueblo CO and today’s Southern Colorado Kennel Club show.  Judy Harrington’s BIS was the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH Autumn's Stardust And Roses.  Among the other finalists were the GCH CH Heathers A little Night Music, the Akita, CH Stardust It Had To Be You, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH Dalriada’s Mystic, the Pomeranian, GCH CH CR’s Simply Irresistible, the Standard Poodle, CH Ramilar’s Pretty In Pink With RNR, and the Briard, GCH CH Celebration VintageEightyFour.   BIS winner “Caylee” now has three all breed Bests in just a few months.

FURNITURE CITY KC DAY TWO

CH Gang Staff Wild Thing

We had some new faces in Winston Salem NC this weekend.  Ann Schwartz final at today’s Furniture City Kennel Club show included the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Fieldfine Sharwill Heart Of Gold, the Black and Tan Coonhound, CH Windbourne Carolina Hurricanes CD, the Samoyed, CH Showinoff’s Dream Crusher, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Gang Staff Wild Thing, the Italian Greyhound, Valentino Thanks A Latte, yesterday’s BIS winner, the Miniature Poodle, GCH CH Splash Di Caprio, and the Puli, GCH CH Cordmaker Rumpus Bumpus.    BIS went to the AmStaff, Cycek.  It’s the first Group One and BIS for the Polish import.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Agata Kalicinka, owner Diane Guilmette, and handler Jessica Branch.

HERNANDO COUNTY KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout

The Hernando County Kennel Club closed their two day stay with Victoria Jordan calling the BIS.  Her final seven were the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, the Whippet, CH Bo-Bett’s Speed Demon, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Cammcastle’s My Gigolo, the Skye Terrier, CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Italian Greyhound, GCH CH Bo-Bett’s Open Button, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH Tara Huff Edry Starbuck, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Equinox Ad Astra.   Her BIS was the nation’s Number Eight Dog All Breeds, the GWP, Scout.  Scout is the winningest GWP in history, collecting 91 Sporting Groups so far this year.

GRAND RAPIDS KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice

The hometown Grand Rapids Kennel Club was the appropriate choice to close the three day weekend in Grand Rapids MI.  The final final was presided over by Suzanne Dillin who gathered the following seven, the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Field’s Bahama Sands, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Cammcastle’s Friar Tuck, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Mondrian VH Lamslag RE, the Bulldog, GCH CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Quiche’s Glamour Girl.  BIS went to the Smooth Fox, Dodger. Dodger’s career 96th will keep him atop the AKC rankings for this week.

SALISBURY MD FINAL DAY

CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari

Howard Falberg and the Mispillion Kennel Club closed out the five days in Salisbury MD with another spectacular final seven.   They were the Weimaraner, GCH CH Quantrels Moo-Dee Bloos, yesterday’s BIS winner, the Scottish Deerhound, GCH CH Foxcliffe Hickory Wind, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Blueberry’s Surely You Jest, the Affenpinscher, CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, the Standard Poodle CH Hillwood Dassin Shut Up N’Dance, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.  Taking home the final rosette of the five days was the Affenpinscher, Joe.  Joe has held his own against higher ranked Toy Dogs this week and now has a BIS rosette, his 13th, to commemorate the weekend.