LONG BEACH TOY GROUP

GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy

The US’ Number One Dog All Breeds moved one step closer to capturing one of the most prestigious prizes in dogdom, winning the Toy Group at tonight’s AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Long Beach CA.  Rounding out Jon Cole’s Placements were the Pomeranian, GCH CCH Powerpom High Performance, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, and the Japanese Chin, GCH CH Chindale's Wakasan.  Malachy and owner/handler David Fitzpatrick have rolled steadily to the top of the rankings and have provided the dog world memorable moment after memorable moment, collecting 58 all breed BIS this season.   Congratulations to David and co-owners Iris Love & Sandra Middlebrooks.

LONG BEACH HOUND GROUP

GCH CH Starline’s Chanel

(Photo  by Carol Beuchat)

Patricia Laurans finished her Hound Group tonight at the AKC/Eukanuba Championship in Long Beach CA a little after 8:30 PM PST, carefully considering her 28 candidates.  Her four were the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Norwegian Elkhound, GCH CH Vin-Melca’s Voyager, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH Jodell Boogie Back To Texas, and the Basset Hound, GCH CH Splash's The Professor.  The Whippet, Chanel and handler Lori Wilson have a penchant for winning at big shows, starting the year with a win at the giant Palms Springs Kennel Club Show, and wowing the crowd with a Group win at the Westminster Kennel Club Show.  Our congratulations to Lori and breeders/owners Lori & Carey Lawrence.

EDWARDSVILLE ILLINOIS KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Jaset's Satisfaction

After warming up with several specialties and limited breed shows, fanciers in Belleville IL, east of St Louis, got down to the all breed competition with the first of two shows from the Edwardsville Illinois Kennel Club.  

 

Dana Cline’s final included the Golden Retriever, CH Summits Emery It's in the Bag, the Basset Hound, GCH CH Topsfield-Sanchu American Express, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Cammcastle’s Friar Tuck, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Tyroliam Eight Belles at Meadowlake, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset's Satisfaction, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Clemwood's Nobel Laureate.  

 

BIS was the Poodle with a head of steam, London.  London and handler Ann Rairigh have been burning and pillaging wherever they go these past five weeks, collecting seven all breed Bests along the way to bring their season total to 16.

INGHAM COUNTY KC DAY ONE

GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice

While we await results from tonight’s Group judging at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Long Beach CA, let’s check in with our other venues.  The country’s Number Two Dog All Breeds, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, continues his winning ways collecting the BIS at today’s Ingham County Kennel Club show in East Lansing MI. 

Joining Dodger in Sharol Candace Way’s final were the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Mountain View National Acclaim, the American Foxhound, GCH CH Devlon’s Fame And Fortune, the Siberian Husky, Kontoki’s A Bend In The Road, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Mondrian VH Lamslage RE, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Chaoyang’s Take It To The Limit, and the Belgian Tervuren, GCH Mishaook’s Lulu @ Chateau Blanc.

The win is Dodger’s 99 career BIS, an amazing milestone for one so young.

LONG BEACH AFFENPINSCER BOB

GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari

One of the special things about the dog game today is the international interest.  Tonight’s Toy Group  will feature a Pekingese from the United Kingdom, a Pomeranian from Thailand, and an Affenpinscher from the Netherlands, GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari.  Our congratulations to Joe and handler Ernesto Lara.

LONG BEACH STANDARD POODLE BOV

GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore

One of the meetings we have been waiting for all year was in the Standard Poodle ring in Long Beach today.  Last year’s Non-Sporting Group winner, the Number Eight Dog All Breeds, GCH CH Dawin Spitfire, got the Judges Award of Merit, while the winner of the Poodle Club of America’s 2010 National Specialty, GCH CH GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, advanced to the Group judging tonight.  Congratulations to Enclore and handler Tim Brazier.

LONG BEACH PEKINGESE BOB

GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy

The Number One Dog All Breeds, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy will be in the Toy Group tonight in Long Beach.  Congratulations to Malachy and owner/handler David Fitzpatrick.

LONG BEACH IRISH SETTER BOB

GCH CH Greengate Bells N Whistles

The first of our Top Ten to fall is the Number Three Dog All Breeds, the Irish Setter, GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed.  Tonight in Long Beach the breed will be represented by GCH CH Greengate Bells N Whistles.  Congratulations to Dancer and owner Barbara Watanabe.

LONG BEACH POMERANIAN BOB

GCH CH Powerpom’s High Performance

(Photo by Carol Beuchat)

We expected the Pomeranian breed to be one of the most hotly contested today in Long Beachand we were not disappointed.  Collecting the BOB was GCH CH Powerpom’s High Performance.   Congratulations to Calvin and handler Bill McFadden.

BEAUFORT KENNEL CLUB DAY TWO

GCH CH GrandCru Clos Erasmus

One of the finalists from the 2009 AKC/Eukanuba Championship that did not return this year was the Greyhound, GCH CH GrandCru Clos Erasmus.  Era and breeder/owner/handler Rindi Gaudet were in Savannah GA collecting the BIS at today’s Beaufort Kennel Club day two show.  Michelle Billings might have selected the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction,  the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Devon’s Semper Fi, the Toy Poodle, GCH CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Miniature Poodle, CH Campostela the Perfect Storm, or the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Honeyfox So Dash N Debonair RA, but she did not.  It’s Era’s & Rindi’s 16th top prize this year.

WORCESTER KC DAY ONE

CH Castle Rock's SBigStaff Mad About You

As we told you earlier, Long Beach is not the only dog show venue this weekend.   Up in Fitchburg MA Linda More was greeted by seven of New England’s finest in the final ring of today’s Worcester County Kennel Club show.  They were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise’s Signature Of Telltale CD, the Bloodhound, CH Soonipi Friends In Low Places MLH, the Akita, GCH CH Nakodo’s Reign of Glory, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Castle Rock's SBigStaff Mad About You, the Shih Tzu, Pekings Midnight Vision At Wenshu, the Tibetan Terrier, CH Salishan How Do You Like Me Now, and the Old English Sheepdog, Windfall Slam Dunk.

Her BIS was the amazingly beautiful AmStaff, Maddy.  Maddy and handler Kim Rudzik have become one of the dog world’s most recognizable couples after big wins at Morris and Essex, Montgomery County, and the Kennel Club of Philadelphia.   Well deserved!

LONG BEACH ENGLISH SPRINGER BOB

CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova

With 22 entries English Springer Spaniels were one of the bigger entries today in Long Beach. BOB was CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova.  Congratulations on a big win over BIS winning competition to Peyton and owners Billie & Erin & Charlie Kerfoot & Cathy Hawkins.

LONG BEACH PAPILLON BOB

GCH CH Wildfire On The Rocks

It will be Rita, GCH CH Wildfire On The Rocks, representing Papillons tonight in Long Beach.  Rita is the Number One Pap in the US.

LONG BEACH WEINARANER BOB

GCH CH Silhouettes LifeInTheFastLane

It will be the Weimaraner, GCH CH Silhouettes LifeInTheFastLane, seeking the Sporting Group title tonight in Long Beach.  Congratulations to Jimmie and handler Keith Pautz.

LONG BEACH BICHON BOB

GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy

(Photo by Phyllis Ensley)

The country’s Number One Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy, will represent his breed in tonight’s Non-Sporting Group judging.  Congratulations to Drummer and handler Scott Sommer.

LONG BEACH DEJA VU

GCH CH Rush Hill's River Road Payoff

One of today's Long Beach BOB is a familiar face from last year. the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Rush Hill's River Road Payoff, who was the 2009 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Bred By Exhibitor BIS and the Sporting Group Two in regular competition.  Congratulations to Vegas and breeder/owner/handler Tonya Strubel.

ANOTHER TOP TEN GOES THROUGH

GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout

We have heard from the second of our Top Ten Dogs in Long Beach.  The German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, has copped the Best of Breed.  Congratulations to Scout, AKC’s Number Six Dog All Breeds, and handler Frank Murphy.

LONG BEACH SALUKIS

DC Jamora High Society SC

With 15 entries Saulkis were one of the more competitive breeds today.  BOB was DC Jamora High Society SC.  Congratulations to Parker and owners Suzanne & John Forsyth, Kim Anselmo & J Morrison.

IRISH WATER SPANIEL BOB IN LONG BEACH

GCH CH Poole's Ide Got Water RN

Top 50 Dog, the Irish Water Spaniel, GCH CH Poole's Ide Got Water RN, was Marjorie Martorella’s BOB in Long Beach CA.  Congratulations to Keegan and owners Stacy Duncan, Colleen McDaniel & Greg Siner.

TOP WINNING PHARAOH HOUND ADVANCES

GCH CH Northgate’s As You Like It

(Photo by Infocus bymiguel)

The top Pharaoh Hound in AKC history was June Penta’s Best Of Breed today and will advance to tonight’s Hound Group final of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship.  Congrautlations to Qing and handler Brian Livingston.

FIRST RESULTS FROM LONG BEACH

GCH CH Starline’s Chanel

(Photo by Carol Beuchat)

Our first results from today’s AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Long Beach CA come in from the Hound Group.  The first of out Top Ten to make it out of the Breed is the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel.  Our Congratulations to Cha Cha and handler Lori Wilson!

THE GAME IS AFOOT!

 2009 AKC/Eukanunba National Champion

CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot 

We promised to give you some expanded coverage of this weekend’s AKC/Eukanuba National Championship.  We apologize in advance if we don’t mention your favorite breed or dog, but we will try to cover as much as we can.  Be sure to visit the AKC’s terrific on line coverage of the event to find out all the details. 

First let us tell you this.  The two day format has four Groups competing on Saturday, Sporting, Hounds Non-Sporting & Toys, with the Working, Terriers, Herding, & Best In Show reserved for Sunday.  With so many competing events around the US, there has been much speculation about which of our top ranked dogs would appear at AKC’s premier event.  We do know that 28 of the top fifty dogs in the country are entered.  However, several dogs are double, and even tripled entered. 

We can tell you that two of our Top Ten are not entered, Number Four, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood, Styled Dream, and Number Five, the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, both of who were in the final of yesterday’s Beaufort Kennel Club show in Savannah GA.  Also in Savannah yesterday, but entered in Long Beach, are Number Two, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, and Number Eight, last year’s Non-Sporting Group Winner, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Spitfire.

Four who have already been competing in Long Beach are Number One, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, Number Three, defending Sporting Group winner, the Irish Setter, GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, Number Seven, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, and Number Nine, the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.  Our remaining two, Number Six, the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, and Number Ten, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek, are entered, but we have been unable to verify that they are in Long Beach yet.

We will be posting tidbits all day, so check back with us frequently.

ARIZONA & ILLINOIS RESULTS

GCH CH R And G’s Mystical Dancer

While we wait for the opening bell in Long Beach, we have some show results from yesterday.  Just over 250 miles from Long Beach is Yuma AZ where the Yuma Kennel Club opened a four say set with Tim Catterson calling the BIS.  His choice was the Boxer, GCH CH R And G’s Mystical Dancer.   It was the fifth all breed Best this year for Danny and handler Kimberlie Steele-Gamero.

GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction

Among the plethora of limited breed shows and specialties in Belleville IL this week was the Gateway Non-Sporting Dog Club's limited breed show.  Norm Kenney’s Group One was the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction.  London and handler Ann Rairigh have collected 15 big rosettes this season.  Six of their wins have come in the last month.  All we can say is, WOW!

Completing the placements were the Tibetan Terrier  GCH CH. Ri Lee's Stellar Performance, the  Dalmatian,  Ch Paisley Choco Chip Brownie Delite, and the  Keeshond, GCH CH Dreamwoods Rock The Boat .  Congratulations to all the winners.

LONG BEACH KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed

The hometown Long Beach Kennel Club had the last show before this weekend’s big dance in Long Beach CA and Betty Ann Stenmark had some of the best in dogdom to whet everyone’s appetite.  They were the Irish Setter, GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, the Norwegian Elkhound, Vin-Melca’s Voyager, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Alex De Akido San, the Sealyham Terrier, GCH CH Efbe’s Goodspice Easy Money, The Affenpinscher GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari,  the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

Her Best was the winner of the 2009 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Sporting Group,  the Irish Setter, GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed.  The win, her 45th top prize, ties the breed record.  Emily is the only one last year’s finalists to show up in this weeks’ Long Beach finals.   We are not sure that means anything, but, then again, one never knows.

We will be reporting results from the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship throughout the day tomorrow.  So check in with us frequently.

BEAUFORT KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice

The Beaufort Kennel Club hosted day two in Savannah GA with Terry Stacy calling the BIS.  Asking for his consideration were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Greyhound, GCH CH GrandCru Clos Erasmus, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare, the Schipperke, GCH CH Dante Fire When Ready, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Shadow Hill’s Star Chaser.

His BIS was the Smooth Fox, Dodger, picking up the BACK2BACK BIS.  That makes 98 career Bests for Dodger and owner/handler Amy Booth.   This year is going to go down to the wire.

LOS ENCINOS KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy

It’s day two of our California Countdown to the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship and the hosting Los Encinos Kennel Club asked Lawrence Stanbridge to choose a BIS from the superlative seven of the Irish Setter, GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, the Norwegian Elkhound, GCH CH Vin-Melca's Voyager, the Boxer, GCH CH Duba Dae‘s Who‘s Your Daddy, the Irish Terrier, GCH CH Fleet St Fenway Fan, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Vaje's Miss Jayne Hathaway, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

His Best In Show was the Peke, Malachy.  It’s the 58th BIS for Malachy and owner/handler David Fitzpatrick and gives them what appears to be an insurmountable lead over the field.  However, it  IS the season for miracles.

SAVANNAH KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice

We did tell you that there were several shows in competition with the Long Beach shows this week.   Today the Savannah Kennel Club opened the four day set in their home town.  Day one attracted many of the country’s top dogs, including four of our Top Ten Dogs All Breeds, two of whom were present in Ann Hearn’s final, Number Two, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, & Number Four, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream. Rounding out the seven were the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, GCH CH Fireside’s Spontaneous Combustion, the Greyhound, GCH CH GrandCru Clos Erasmus, the Toy Poodle, GCH CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Bret D Gabriel's Lost Art, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Shadow Hill’s Star Chaser.

Best In Show went to the Smooth Fox, Dodger.  The win, Dodger’s 66th BIS this year, puts him within sight of the Number One spot he held for most of the season.  It’s going to be an exciting weekend.

KENNEL CLUB OF BEVERLY HILLS

GCH CH Lomapoint 18k You Da Man

The Kennel Club Of Beverly Hills, one of three preliminaries before this weekend’s AKC.Eukanuba National Championship, kicked off the five day set in Long Beach CA today.  Many of the Nation’s top dogs are already in Long Beach and the seven that made it to Phyllis Wolfish’s final were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Lomapoint 18k You Da Man, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Field‘s Bahama Sands, the Samoyed, CH Cabaka‘s Gabe Of Rock Star, the Irish Terrier, GCH CH Fleet St Fenway Fan, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Vaje's Miss Jayne Hathaway, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

Her BIS was the Cocker, Dante.  It was not only his first BIS, but his first Sporting Group top prize.  However, the four year old is a familiar face in Long Beach.  He was the Sporting Group Four at last year's AKC/Eukanuba National Championship.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Judy Bjelland & Terry Kelso and handler Marcelo Chagas.

SHOW DOGS STOLEN!

GCH CH Dream Hi's I Got My Game On

An unfortunate Bella Vista CA exhibitor has had her van stolen with four dogs inside from the Motel 6 in Bell Flower CA near Long Beach.  Lori Rickard’s White Chevvrolet cargo van, California License 8D50252, was stolen from the parking lot of the motel  early this morning.  The van, which has a black cargo box on the back and three breed stickers (Akita, Brittany, & Parson Russell Terrier) on the rear window, contained four dogs, two Akitas and two Pembroke Welsh Corgis.  One of the Akitas is GCH CH Dream Hi's I Got My Game On, who answers to the name Trace. If you see this van please contact the Bell Flower police at the Lakewood Station, (562) 623-3500.

Update  12/1/10 3:50PM The Akitas have been recovered from a local shelter, but the Corgis are still missing.

GOLDEN VALLEY KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Alpine’s Highwayman

The Golden Valley Kennel Club closed their two day stay in Stockton CA with Kenneth Berg calling the BIS.  He had his pick of the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Autumn’s Stardust And Roses, the Saluki, GCH CH Carmas Indian Summer, the Poutuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Aviator’s Luck Be A Lady, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Alpine’s Highwayman, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Powerpom High Performance, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Vaje’s Miss Jayne Hathaway, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Brigadoon Daybar Believe It Or Not.

His Best was the AmStaff, Jelly.  Jelly has been on a tear since his introduction in mid season.  Along the way he has captured the 2010 Staffordshire Terrier of America National Specialty and four all breed BIS.  We encourage you to stop by the AmStaff ring in Long Beach this week to get a look at this guy.

NATIONAL CAPITAL KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy
(Photo by the Winning Image)

The National Capital Kennel Club closed the four day weekend in West Friendship MD with Janet Turnage Nahikian calling the final final.   Once again we had both of our top dogs going head to head, Number One, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, and Number Two, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice.  Joining the fun were the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Highlight’s A Million Comments, an Afghan Hound from the 12 to 18 month old Puppy Dog class, Zen-Pahlavi You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet,  the Bernese Mountain Dog, CH Blumoon's Tanzenite v Blackrock, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH L Paige Majick Sisters Of The Moon, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Xtacee Dancin In The Moonlight.

Best went to the Peke, Malachy who collects his 57th all breed BIS and goes into this critical week with a 2500 point lead on the field.  However, the four shows in Long Beach could change all that in a blink of a judges eye.  You can keep up with all the action right here.

THE BIG WEEK IS HERE!

Long Beach Convention Center

We have just one day off this week before the fun starts again.  The big day approaches.  No, not Christmas, but the dog show equivalent, the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, this coming weekend, December 4th & 5th, in Long Beach CA.  At our doctors’ and family’s request we will be covering the event from our family room this year, but fear not, we will have several reporters on scene to give you all the details.

The main dance will be preceded by three days of merriment, starting Wednesday with the Kennel Club Of Beverly Hills, the Los Encinos Kennel Club, & the Long Beach Kennel Club all breed shows.  All of the events will take place at the massive Long Beach Convention Center.  There will be over 2300 Champions and Grand Champions representing the best of 167 breeds at Saturday and Sunday‘s main event.  Few venues rival the spectacle.

However, because of a quirk in the schedule, there will be rival events elsewhere in the US.  Down in Savannah GA, the Savannah Kennel Club & the Beaufort Kennel Club will team up for four shows starting Thursday.  While they will not match the Long Beach show in glitz or numbers, with almost 3700 dogs entered they will draw some big names.  Yuma AZ and the Yuma Kennel Club & the Imperial Valley Kennel Club will also host four days of canine competition starting Friday.

There will be standard Saturday/Sunday fare in Fitchburg MA with the Worcester County Kennel Club, in Kankakee IL, a hour south of Chicago, with the Kankakee River Valley Kennel Club, in Belleville IL, 20 miles east of St Louis, with the Edwardsville Illinois Kennel Club and in Conroe TX, 40 miles north of Houston, with the Conroe Kennel Club.

If you are anywhere near southern California, we encourage you to get to the Long Beach convention center this weekend for the one of a kind AKC/Eukanuba National Championship.  You won’t better quality purebred dogs anywhere in the world nor more variety in breeds anywhere in the US.  Be sure to check back with us frequently this week as we bring you results on the weekday events and frequent updates during the weekend.

TURLOCK & STOCKTON CALIFORNIA

GCH CH Blossomhill’s Mamma Mia
(Photo by Carol Beuchat)

West of the Rockies the place to be this week for dog fanciers was the I-5 corridor in Northern California.  It all started on Friday in Turlock where the Golden Valley Kennel Club had two shows.  Day one featured a final with Ann Hern choosing the Basset Hound, GCH CH Blossomhill’s Mamma Mia from a seven that included the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Otein Cap’n Jack Sparrow, the Doberman Pinscher  , GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici, the Miniature Schnauzer, GCH CH Allaruth Solebay Chipothgoldblok, the Pug, CH Jetta’s Pocket Maker By Boss, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Penndragon Masaniello, and the Australian Cattle Dog, GCH CH Carben Copy’s If The Shoe Fits.  It’s the second BIS this year for Violet and handler Mike Stone.

GCH CH Catanya's Latin Lover

The GCKC’s day two show ended with Willam Cunningham seeing the same Springer & Poodle, the Norwegian Elkhound, GCH CH Vin-Melca's Voyager , the Alaskan Malamute, GCH CH Catanya's Latin Lover, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Alpine’s Highwayman, the Papillon, GCH CH Wildfire On The Rocks, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Avalons Frontier Sleepnlady Webber.  He chose the Malamute, Ricky, as his BIS.  DOG2WATCH Ricky has captured seven top prizes this season.

GCH CH Hampton Court’s Ashley
(Photo by Infocusbymiguel)

Sunday, the whole crowd packed up and motored 45 miles north to Stockton CA for the San Joaquin Kennel Club’s day one show.  This Cairn owner is pleased to tell you that the Cairn Terrier, GCH CH Hampton Court’s Ashley got her very first all breed BIS under James White.  Ashley’s fellow finalists were the Weimaraner, GCH CH Silhouettes LifeInTheFastLane, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Aviators Luck Be A Lady, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Powerpom High Performance, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Vaje’s Miss Jayne Hathaway, and the Belgian Tervuren, GCH CH Sky Acres Spy Plane.  Ashley is just one of three Cairn Terriers to win a BIS this year.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Victor Malzoni Jr and handler Gabriel Rangel. 

CEN-TEX KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Penpoint In Dress Blues
(Photo by Lisa Canfield)

The Cen-Tex Kennel Club chose Alvarado TX, 25 miles south of Fort Worth, for their weekend of shows.  On Saturday they had Robert Salsbury do the day one BIS and he had the seven of the Pointer, GCH CH Penpoint In Dress Blues, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH Jodell's Boogie Back To Texas Of MNM, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall I Dream Of Style, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Devon’s Semper Fi, the Italian Greyhound, GCH CH Everafter's Best Bet Yet, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Sunclipse Mystique, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CCH Twinrocs Santa Paws.  His Best was the Pointer, Arthur.   This is the first all breed BIS for the multiple Group winner.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Lee Ann Stagg and co-breeder Marsha Smith. 

GCH CH Winfall I Dream Of Style

Sunday, Arthur was back as was the Boxer, Border Terrier, & Tibetan Terrier, to see BIS judge Linda Robey.  They were joined by the Otterhound, CH Scentasia's Double Trouble, the Havanese, GCH CH D'va's Spellbound In Motion, and the Belgian Tervuren, CH Sanroyale's Devil's Delight.  Best In Show was the Boxer, Macey.  Macey and handler Michael Shepherd now have five BIS this season.  Have you noticed how many great Boxers we have out this year?

LAKE SHORE KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Sporting Field’s Bahama Sands

The Lake Shore Kennel Club was set up for two days in Chicago Heights IL.   Day one ended with Alberto Berrios in the final ring with the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Field’s Bahama Sands, the Boxer, GCH CH Carillions MVP, the Kerry Blue Terrier, GCH CH Kerrisel’s Here’s Looking At You, the Maltese, CH Seabreeze Caribbean Sun Calling, the Miniature Poodle, GCH CH Divine No Doubt Deagra, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lambluvs Gambolon Blue Thunder.  BIS went to the Whippet, Tawny.  Tawny has been one of the top Hounds in the US for the past two years and is currently the Number Three Hound with 65 Hound Groups and twelve all breed BIS.

GCH CH Cammcastle’s Friar Tuck

Sunday, Susan St John Brown would see the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Honeyhill’s Spittin’ Image MH CD, the Whippet., Tawny, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Cammcastle’s Friar Tuck, the Norfolk Terrier, GCH CH Max-Well’s Red Apple, the aforementioned Maltese, the Bulldog, GCH CH K’s Note-A-Bul Cisco Kid, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Riverside In The Dark Zone.  Her Best was the Rott, Tux.  Tux is currently the Number Three Working Dog with 57 Working Group Firsts and 15 all breed  BIS.

THREE DAYS IN MONTGOMERY AL

GCH CH Mysharas Dream Girl

We’ve been concentrating on our east coast shows over the weekend, but we had plenty of action elsewhere as well.  Down south fanciers had a three day weekend in Montgomery AL.  On Friday Dr Steve Keating was in the final ring for the Anniston Kennel Club.  He chose his Best In Show from the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH cH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout, the Greyhound, GCH CH GrandCru Clos Erasmus, the Black Russian Terrier, GCH CH Lancelot Chiornyy Prints, the Kerry blue Terrier, GCH CH Everglorys The Sultan Of Swat, the Papillion, GCH CH Wildfire On The Rocks, the Keeshond, CH Trumpets Shoot To Thrill, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Mysharas Dream Girl.    BIS was the Aussie, Beyonce.  Beyonce and handler Jamie Klute now have a lucky seven BIS this year.

GCH CH GrandCru Clos Erasmus

(Photo by Winnersdog)

The rest of the weekend would belong to Friday's Hound Group winner, the Greyhound, Era, as she would take home the top prize at both Saturday’s Tuscaloosa Kennel Club show and Sunday’s Montgomery Kennel Club.  Saturday Era was joined by the above named GWP & Black Russian Terrier, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Charthill Power Broker, the Italian Greyhound, GCH CH Bo-Bett’s open Button, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Chaoyang Chick Magnet At Asia, and the Rough Collie, GCH CH Gentry’s Braveheart.  Sunday with Col Joe Purkhiser choose ERA from a final that included Friday’s BIS winner, the Australian Shepherd, Beyonce, the previously mentioned GWP & Shar-Pei, the Siberian Husky, GCH CH Indigo’s Hilltop Istate, the Colored Bull Terrier, CH Glentoms You Were Mint For Me, and the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare. 

Era and breeder/owner/handler Rindi Gaudet have now gathered 14 top prizes this season.  Congratulations to Rindi, co-breeder/owner Melanie Steele, and co-breeder Clint Livingston.

UPPER MARLBORO KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Fireside’s Spontaneous Combustion

It’s day three of four in West Friendship MD and it was Col Jerry H Weiss USMC (Ret) calling the final seven to attention at today's Upper Marlboro Kennel Club show.  They were the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, GCH CH Fireside’s Spontaneous Combustion, the American Foxhound, GCH CH Kiarry’s Walkin’ On Sunshine, the Rottweiler, GCH CH D’Oro Solido’s Feliciano Uno, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, the Toy Poodle, GCH CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Risgae's Duke Of Wessex, and yesterday’s BIS winner, the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Kridler’s Nutmeg V Signature.  Today’s Best was the WPG, Buster.  Buster has been a magnificent ambassador for the breed, winning ten all breed BIS this year.

AGATHON KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Stratford’s Diamond Jim

The day two show of the Agathon  Kennel Club had Patricia Hess and a final of the Gordon Setter, GCH CH Firethorn & Sandpiper Easy On The Eyes, the Otterhound, CH Lonestar’s Prime Choice, the Samoyed, GCH CH Stolichnaya, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Meadowlake Overnight Celebrity, the Yorkshire Terrier, GCH CH Stratford’s Diamond Jim, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Chaoyang Take It To The Limit, and the Briard, CH Honeycreek’s Chantilly Lace.  Best went to the Yorkie, Jimmie.  It’s the first for Jimmie, bred and owned by Barbara Scott.  Congratulations to Barbara and handler Diane Ehricht.

SPRINGFIELD KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Blueberry Surely You Jest

The Springfield Kennel Club closed out the four day set in West Springfield MA today with Fred Ferris choosing the Best In Show.  His seven options were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Tender Is The Night, the Longhaired Dachshund, Rosefarms Red Rum ML, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Blueberry Surely You Jest, the Pekingese, GCH CH  PalaceGarden Malachy, the American Eskimo Dog, CH Nuuktok’s Atka inasmuch, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

Best was the Scottie, Henry.  It was his 35th Terrier Group First and second all breed BIS.  Henry, the nation’s Number One Scottie,  will be going home to owners John & Daphne Eggert soon after a show career that has kept him in the Top Five Scottish Terriers for four years, no mean feat in that breed.  Congratulations to Daphne & John, breeders Kathi Brown & Susan J Getgood, and handler Ernesto Lara.