ORANGE EMPIRE KENNEL CLUB DAY ONE

GCH CH Caryloa's Antigua
(Photo by Infocusbymiguel)

Today the Orange Empire Kennel Club held their first of two shows this weekend.  Japanese judge Chie Ejima had seven of the best to chose her BIS from.  They were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Lomapoint 18k You Da Man, the Afghan Hound, GCH Ch Thaon’s Mowgli, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Caryloa's Antigua, the Cairn Terrier, GCH CH Hampton Court’s Ashley, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Tamarin’s Top Banana, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Tiwa Josh De La Salsa.

Her Best was the 21 month old Doberman bitch, Ana.  It’s her first BIS  We bet there will be many more.  Congratulations to breeder Caryn Cooper, owners Naomi Barksdale & Malcolm Barksdale, and handler Andy Linton. 

GOLDEN GATE KENNEL CLUB DAY ONE

CH Bruhill’s First Lady

(Photo by Derek Glas)

Mareth Kipp drew the first BIS at the day one show of the Golden Gate Kennel Cub, one of the few benched venues still left in the US.  Her seven survivors were the Weimaraner, GCH CH Silhouette’s LifeInTheFastLane, the Irish Wolfhound, GCH CH Mysham Edoc’Sil Of Redwall, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Schonheit’s Bailey;s N Lot’s A Java, the Welsh Terrier, CH Bruhill’s First Lady, the Brussels Griffom, GCH CH Cashnross’ First Griff Tina Fey, the Boston Terrier, CH Tam-Ra's Mega Millionaire, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Segni At Coventry.  Her Best In Show was the Welsh Terrier, Jackie.  Jackie started the year with a bang, getting a Group One her first weekend out as a special at the Palm Springs Kennel Club show, one of the five largest shows we will see this year.   Congratulations to breeders/owners Bruce Schwartz, Richard Berg & Samantha Curran and handler Wood Wornall.

CHARLELSTON KENNEL CLUB DAY ONE

GCH CH Caper's Sirius Endeavor

The Charleston Kennel Club is not the Mid Atlantic Kennel Club that is refusing to share its on line catalog with all of us.  Therefore we can tell you that their day one BIS was the Pug, GCH CH Caper's Sirius Endeavor.  Rufus and handler Linda Rowell were joined in Houston Clark’s final by the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Tender Is The Night, the Greyhound, GCH CH GrandCru Clos Erasmus, the Siberian Husky, GCH CH Davik’s Snowmist Ice Fox, the Australian Terrier, GCH CH Kambara’s Zebulon, the Bulldog, GCH CH Hertherbull Topline O-O, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Dalarno Nite Song At Morningstar.    Rufus finished 2010 with one all breed BIS and two top Toy Group prizes.  Congratulations to Linda, and breeders/owners Phil Fisher & Carole Fisher

ERIE KENNEL CLUB DAY ONE

GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins

The Erie Kennel Club has also published the results of the their day one show, unlike the Mid Atlantic club that shall remain nameless, like some JK Rowling’s Dark Lord.   James Ham’s final included the Field Spaniel, GCH CH Tamarack’s Race You To Calico, the Afghan Hound, CH Mijkelh Sikanni Of Procyon, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol’s Sic Itur ad Astra, the Lakeland Terrier, GCH CH Tallydale’s Friend Of The Force, the Blenheim & Prince Charles English Toy Spaniels, GCH CH Loujon Backroads To Paris, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Chaoyangs Take It to The Limits, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.  His BIS was the Beardie, Roy.  Roy was last year’s top Herding Dog and now leads that group this year with two all breed BIS.

GREATER GAINESVILLE DFA DAY ONE

GCH CH Shelttany's Against All Odds

While some clubs are once again playing the dog show parlor game of “Hide the Catalog”, the Greater Gainesville Dog Fanciers Association has generously provided their catalog allowing us to give you the following results on their day one show.  BIS judge Margretta Patterson-Kauffman had a pick of the Brittany, GCH CH Shelttany's Against All Odds, the Whippet, GCH CH Bo-Bett's Speed Demon, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Ivoss Rotly Crew V Caloosa Ranch CD , the Bedlington Terrier, CH Sandon N’ Oakhill Jazzy Jubilee, the Papillon, CH Wildfire On The Verge, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dacun Kaylen’s He’s A Heartbreaker, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Equinox Ad Astra.

Her Best was the Brittany, Chance.  It’s the first for Chance, Chance finished 2010 with six Sporting Group Firsts.  Congratulations to breeders Emma Doucette & Carol Luxton, owners Robin Tomasi, Ellen Ewart & Haley Glick, and handler Phil Booth.

BATON ROUGE KC DAY TWO

CH Coventry Pennant

We awake this morning to find that Joan Luna’s BIS at yesterday’s Baton Rouge Kennel Club show in Alexandria LA was the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Coventry Pennant.   Challenging Pennant and handler David Harper were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Saluki,  DC Shahtani Ivory Mon SC, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Tevro's Hollywood Walk of Fame, an Airedale Terrier, CH Texter Stronghold Legend, the Maltese, GCH CH Rhapsody's Regarding Henry, and a Xoloitzcuintli, yet to be named.  It’s the first BIS for the two year old Pennant.  Congratulations to David, breeders Les Veik, Ginger Veik, Bill Shelton, Steven Leyerly, & Beckie Williams DVM, and owners Jim & Judy Johnson, Steven Leyerly, & Bill Shelton.

CHAIN O'LAKES KC DAY ONE

CH Max-Well’s Red Apple

(Photo by Deek Glas)

We have results from today’s Chain O’Lakes Kennel Club show in Grayslake IL.   Michael Dachel’s BIS was the Norfolk Terrier, CH Max-Well’s Red Apple.  Joining Apple and breeder/owner/handler Susan Kipp in the final were the English setter, GCH CH Honeygait Wilsonlake On The Rocks, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Fields Bahama Sands,  the Malamute, GCH CH Awanuna's Tornado Of Snow, the Maltese, GCH CH Seabreeze Caribbean Calling, the Bichon Frise, CH Vogelflight s Honor To Pillowtalk, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Myshara's Dream Girl.  It’s the first Best In Show for Apple, who  is the 13th Max-Well Norfolk Terrier Best In Show winner.  Congratulations to Susan and fellow breeder/owner Barbara Miller.

BATON ROUGE KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Starline’s Chanel

(Photo by Carol Beuchat)

Our first all  breed show of the week was in Alexandria LA.  The Baton Rouge Kennel Club’s day one show ended with Lorraine Bisso in the BIS ring with the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca's Thrilling Seduction, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Tevro’s Hollywood Walk Of Fame, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Alpine's Lonewolf Whisky River, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Lohana It's Only Make Believe, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Vaje’s Miss Jayne Hathaway, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Happiharbor Saddle Lane Ty.  First Best In Show of the week went to the 2010 Number One Hound, the Whippet, Chanel.  It’s the third top prize this year for Chanel and handler Lori Wilson.

NO FOOTBALL? DO A DOG SHOW

San Bernardino Mountains

It seems this entire month that our biggest shows have been on the west coast.  It started with Palm Springs.  Last week we had Portland.  This week the number will be in Southern California where the Tri-valley Working Dog Club Of Pinon Hills will warm up for the Orange Empire Dog Club’s two shows in San Bernardino CA.    Expect close to 2000 dogs on Saturday.   Up north, just south of San Francisco in Daly City CA, the venerable Golden Gate Kennel Club will hold sway for two days at the legendary Cow Palace.

Back on this side of the Mississippi, we have multiple show venues in Grayslake IL where the Chain O'Lakes Kennel Club & the Park Shore Kennel Club will team for three all breed shows and In Alexandria LA with the Baton Rouge Kennel Club & the Alexandria Kennel Club giving us four shows.   The Middle Peninsula Kennel Club Of Virginia will give us just two all breed shows in Doswell VA , but will sweeten the deal with two limited breed prelims, the Potomac Hound Club & the Virginia Terrier Club shows on Friday.

The remaining shows are all of the two day, working guy, variety.  You can spend Saturday and/or Sunday with the Erie Kennel Club in Erie PA, in Ladson SC with the Charleston Kennel Club, in Ocala FL with the Greater Gainesville Dog Fanciers Association, in Lake St Louis MO with the St. Charles Missouri Kennel Club, or in Abilene TX with the Abilene Kennel Club.    There’s no football this weekend to keep you home in front of the TV.  It’s a perfect weekend to spend with the beautiful dogs of the AKC.

WEST OAHU KENNEL CLUB DAY TWO

GCH CH Winterset Hy-Verta A Crowd Roars

We wrap our weekend coverage with a report from paradise and the West Oahu Kennel Club’s Sunday outing in Ewa HI.  Patricia Laurans collected the EBrittany, Kiana's Windfall All Fired Up, the Basenji, Teazer Signet Bad Romance, the Siberian Husky, Nalowinds Dreaming About You, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Broxden Best Regards, the Toy Fox Terrier, CH Xerlane’s Jujubee, the Miniature Poodle, GCH CH Nalani Regency Time Brings Hope , and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Winterset Hy-Verta A Crowd Roars.  Her BIS was the Sheltie, Taylor.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Pamela A Strametz & Susan Ferroni-Keleher.

NORTH TO ALASKA

GCH CH Silveroak’s First & Foremost

We have slogged through rain, mud, snow, and ice to get to a dog show, but we have to tip our hats to the hardy exhibitors who braved an Alaskan winter to attend this weekend’s Kenai Kennel Club & Alaska Kennel Club shows in Anchorage AK.   We think it’s appropriate that the KKC BIS went to 2010’s Number One American Eskimo Dog, GCH CH Silveroak’s First & Foremost.   Joining Primo in William Robert Russell Jr’s final were the Spinoni Italiano, CH Vericool L’Arte Della Leggenda, the Basset Hound, CH Sasquatch Double Exposure, the Siberian Husky, GCH CH Tamarack’s Just Jammin, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Kemosabe Rodeo Rider, the Toy Poodle, McKay’s Rhinestone Cowgirl, and the Rough Collie, CH Susitina Royal Strider Of Tara Dells.

Primo finished 2010 with one BIS and 14 Non Sporting Group top prizes.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Ruth Sampson and handler Randy Benns.

Toiabe First Impression

Sunday’s BIS was called  by Doris Cozart.  Among her seven were Primo and the abovementioned Basset & Poodle, the  Irish Setter, CH Irish Tales Playboy, the Great Dane, CH Jaya N Danemark’s High Hopes, the Colored Bull Terrier, CH Magor The Minotaur From Stonebull, and the German Shepherd Dog, Toiabe First Impression HSAdsc.  She chose the GSD, Toiabe, as her Best.  It’s the first BIS for the three year old.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Rosemary Joralemon and Sandy Moore.

NEW DOG2WATCH AT VENTURA CO DFA

GCH CH Conquest-Rosend's New Kid In Town

In Ventura CA this past week, we had beautiful beach weather and a beautiful Boxer getting BACK2BACK BIS.  Does it get any better than that?  Jeanne Zuver’s Best In Show at Sunday’s Ventura County Dog Fanciers Association show was the Boxer, GCH CH Conquest-Rosend's New Kid In Town.  Riley was joined by the English Setter, GCH Oakley's B'Dazzled, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Australian Terrier, GCH CH Abq San Isidro Christhill, the Havanese, GCH CH Bellatak McDreamy, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH PaRay Power & Privilege, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Segni At Coventry.  Just 16 months old, we think Riley is a DOG2WATCH.

FORT BEND KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy

Our next stop is Rosenberg TX, near Houston.  Check our Archives for Saturday’s results.  Sunday the Fort Bend Kennel Club asked Joe Gregory to take a look at the Vizsla, GCH CH Regal Point Pinnacle Of Kilauea, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Har-Lou's Gorgeous Jorge, the Mastiff, GCH CH Lazy D's Bonnie Blu, the Norwich Terrier, GCH CH Skyscot's Poker Chip, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Brackley He's My Warrior, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy, and the Canaan Dog, CH Mad River Cool Breeze Blowing.

His BIS was the Bichon, Drummer.  Drummer, the Group winner at last month’s AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, has collected three BIS so far this seasonand a berth in the Top Ten Dogs All Breeds.

CENTRAL IOWA KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Cammcastle’s Friar Tuck

One place we heard nothing from this weekend was Des Moine IA where the Central Iowa Kennel Club gave us two shows this weekend.  Day one ended with Dana Cline’s final with the American Water Spaniel, GCH CH Waterway Game Crk Hot Diggity, the Basset Hound, CH Fort Merrill Topsfield Yahoo, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Cammcastle’s Friar Tuck, the Bedlington Terrier, GCH CH Glaurieus Top Super Mod Elle , the Papillon, GCH CH Wingssong Rock Star, the Bichon Frise, CH Vogelflight's Honor To Pillowtalk, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Rocheuses Pretty In Pink.  Best went to the Rott, Tux.  Tux has now collected three BIS this year.

Only the Water Spaniel would make it back for the day two final with Marjorie Underwood.  The new six were the Whippet, Kamada's Happy Hour, the Kuvasz, GCH CH Szumeria's Wildwood Silver Six Pence, the Norfolk Terrier, CH Max-Well's Red Apple, the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, GCH CH Ayrwen Star Kissed Delight, the French Bulldog, Matisse I've Got A Feeling, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Frontier's License To Carry At Margaux.  Best went to the Bouvier bitch.  We are still looking for details on this one, but we extend our congratulations to owners Priscilla Martin, Sandi Lyon & Lee Calhoun, and handler Doug Carlson.

ANNAPOLIS KENNEL CLUB DAY TWO

GCH CH Sporting Field’s Bahama Sands

(Photo by Christian Freitag)

It’s Monday Morning Mop Up time and we start predictably on the east coast in West Friendhship MD where the Annapolis Kennel Club closed the four day set with judge Sam Houston MacDonald doing BIS.  His choices were the Vizsla, GCH CH Artisan Grouse Point Pink Panther JH, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Field’s Bahama Sands, the Bernese Mountain Dog, CH Avatar’s Try Try Again, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Wonderlands Heavily Armed Agitator, the Maltese, CH Ta-Jon’s Just Bee-Ing Silly, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Hillwood Dassin Shut Up N’Dance, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Vinelake Machu Picchu. 

He chose the Whippet, Tawny.  Tawny has now won five BIS this month, more than any other dog in the US this year.

TUALATIN KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Northgate’s As You Like It

They closed the big week in Portland OR with the day two show of the Tualatin Kennel Club.   Karen Wilson’s final seven were the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Rush Hill's River Road Payoff, the Pharaoh Hound, GCH CH Northgate’s As You Like It, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Powerpom High Performance, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Rough Collie, Highcroft 'N' Towsie's Blue-Berry Icing.

Picking up the last BIS of the set was the Pharaoh Hound, Qing.  It’s the second BIS of the young season for Qing and handler Brian Livingston and makes our new rankings very interesting.

NEW BREED RECORD IN NOVI MI

GCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession

Today the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession, picked up her second BIS of the weekend, and walked into the record books, becoming the winningest 15” Beagle in AKC history with 34 all breed BIS.  It happened at the day two show of the Oakland County Kennel Club in Novi MI. 

Joining Lola and breeder/owner/handler Marcelo Chagas in Dr Carol Moser-White’s final were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Tender Is The Night, the Newfoundland, CH Fairweather’s Keepsake At Darbydale, the Irish Terrier, GCH CH Sugarbush’s American girl, the Shih Tzu, GCH  CH Hallmark Joleigh Austin Powers, the Bulldog, CH Kenacy Grand Blizzard, and the Briard, CH Le Couer D’Ange De Briardale.  Our congratulations to Marcelo, breeder/owner Alessandra Botelho, and owner Marco Flavio.

PASCO FLORIDA KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction

Our Florida Marathon wound up today with the ninth show in Brooksville FL in the last two weeks.  Today’s closer, BIS of the Pasco Florida Kennel Club, was judged by Jeffrey Pepper.  His final seven were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Greyhound, GCH CH Gaia’s Elfin Dance, the Siberian Husky, GCH CH Indigo’s Hilltop Istate, the Skye Terrier, CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH Ch Marlex Classic Red Glare, French Bulldog, GCH CH Bandog Bayou’s The Warrior, and the Bearded Collie, CH Daybar Blew By U.

It was the 2010 Number Five Dog All Breeds, the Cocker, Beckham, getting the back2back win.   Beckham becomes the only dog to take two BIS during the stay in Brooksville, propelling himself into the Number One Dog All Breeds spot.  That could change depending on the outcome today's big show out in Portland OR.

WEST OAHU KENNEL CLUB

They may not have the biggest dog shows in Hawaii, but we sure would like to attend one.  Yesterday island fanciers gathered in Ewa HI for the West Oahu Kennel Club show.  Edd Bivin chose the Siberian Husky, GCH CH Nalowinds Dreaming About You, as his BIS.  Joining the five year old bitch in the final ring were the Weimaraner, GCH CH Nani Tsurtani’s Honor Bound JH, the Basenji, Teazer Signet Bad Romance, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Broxden best Regards, the Papillon, GCH CH Okekai The Mighty Quinn, the Miniature Poodle, GCH CH Nalani Regency Time Brings Hope, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Windfall Charlie.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Wayne & Bonnie Duarte.  We have lots of photos of Siberians in snow.  How about one of a Siberian on the beach?

NEW KID AT SAN FERNANDO KC

GCH CH Conquest-Rosend's New Kid In Town

We have some additional results from yesterday’s shows.  In beautiful Ventura CA, the San Fernando Kennel Club asked Sharon Krogh to choose a BIS for them.  Her options were the English Setter, GCH Oakley's B'Dazzled, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Boxer, GCH CH Conquest-Rosend's New Kid In Town, the Airedale Terrier, CH Brisline's Goforit Energizer Bunny, the Brussels Griffon, CH Cashross' First Griff Tina Fey, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH PaRay Power & Privilege, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Blu Isle’s Bouree.

She chose the appropriately named 16 month old Boxer, Riley.  The precocious Riley finished his championship at nine months of age and his grand championship at 12 months.   This was his first BIS.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Debbie White & Lynda Yon and handler Cheryl Cates.