HARRISBURG KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH McMagic’s Candie Hamm of Pebbles’Run
(Photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

The  Harrisburg Kennel Club managed to get their BIS in today before rising flood waters forced evacuation of the show building at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show Building in Harrisburg PA.  Some of William Cunnigham’s finalists were handled by stand ins as the regular handlers scrambled to move their motor homes to higher ground.  He chose his BIS from the English Setter, GCH CH Wyndswept’s Encore, the Petit basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH Celestial CJ’s Hearts On Fire, the Samoyed, GCH CH McMagic’s Candie Hamm of Pebbles’Run, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH GCH CH Lomondview Clementina, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Sheeba Mark Twain, the the Miniature Poodle, CH Surrey’s Sugar Baby, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Winsome’s Love Remembears.

Picking up the big rosette before making a hasty retreat from the building was the Sammie, Candie.  Candie has emerged as one of the top Working Dogs in the country with three BIS this year.  This one, her biggest to date, will move her up a few places in our Top Twenty.

HARRISBURG SHOWS CANCELLED

 (Photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

The Mason Dixon Kennel Club shows scheduled for Sunday & Monday have been cancelled because of flooding.  The parking area at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show building in Harrrisburg PA is adjacent to a creek which overflowed due to the heavy rains today.

The show building was evacuated just subsequent to today's Groups and BIS were affected by the flooding.completed just ahead of

EPHRATA-MOSES LAKE KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Darkover Don’t Dream It’s Over

The Ephrata-Moses Lake Kennel Club opened their two day set today in Moses Lake WA.  First day finalists were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Darkover Don’t Dream It’s Over, the Saluki, Scimitar’s Zenyatta, the Newfoundland, GCCH CH BigDogFarm Oh My Baby Huey, the Miniature Bull Terrier, GCH CH Temris Bully For Me, the Pekingese, GCH CH Kattering’s I Gotta be In Pictures, the Bichon Frise, Absolute Affinity Agape Bullet Proof, and the Rough Collie, CH Demuir’s Light of Grace.

Noreen Cartwright’s BIS was the Springer, Finn.  It’s the first BIS for the four year old.  Congratulations to breeders Bobbie Daniel & Pat Wilaby Jansen, owners Silsby & Charles Pelissero & Bobbie Daniel, and handler Ellen Cottingham.

PUERTO RICO RESULTS

GCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession

We hear that some of our top dogs and exhibitors decided to enjoy a doggy vacation on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.  The fun began on Thursday with the Caribe Kennel Club show in Bayamon.  Robert Shreve’s first days even were the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Gemini Fallchase The Butler Did It, the  15" Beagle, GCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession, from the Open Dog Class, the Boxer, Dajen's Full Cord, the  Miniature Schnauzer, CH Sterling Hallelujah, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH Brackley He's My Warrior, a Lhasa Apso from the Open Dog Class, Xeralane's Kid Rock, the Australian Shepherd, CH Terra-Blue Hemlocks Black and Tan.  Day one went to the winningest 15” Beagle in history, Lola.  Lola’s 35th career BIS is her third of 2011. 

GCH CH Charlot N Chelee Shine at Showstars

Friday, the Ponce Kennel Club debut their first of three shows with Jane Forsyth greeting six of Thursday’s finalists.  However, it was the lone newcomer, the ASCOB Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Charlot N Chelee Shine at Showstars, picking up the BIS.  It’s the first Sporting Group & BIS for Serena.  Congratulations to breeders Cheryl Brown & Charlotte Kirton, owner Victor Rosado, and Brenda L Addleman.

Saturday, Polly Smith was in the final ring on the PKC’s day two with the above named Golden, Beagle, Boxer, & Lhasa, from the Open Dog Class, the Smooth Fox Terrier, Territch Patent Pending,  a Shih Tzu from the 9 to 12 Puppy Class,  Xeralane's On With The Music,  and the Belgian Tervuren, CH Chateau Blanc's Karibbean Diva.   Once again it was the charming Beagle, Lola, taking home the big rosette.

SACRAMENTO KENNEL CLUB DAY ONE

GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore

Mary Ann Alston’s final at today’s Sacramento Kennel Club show were the seven who topped the over 1500 dogs competing.   ?They were the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, CH Javahill Steal My heart JH JA, the 13” Beagle, GCH CH Loma Pint Huckleberry, the Alaskan Malamute, GCH CH Catanya’s Latin Lover, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH GCH CH Tamarin Top Banana, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Australian Shepherd, Rainedance Written in Stone CD PT AX AXJ.

Her Best was the nation’s Number white Standard Poodle, Ally.  It’s Ally’s eleventh BIS this year.  Will it be good enough to move her up into the Top Five?

AUSTIN KENNEL CLUB DAY ONE

GCH CH Starline’s Chanel

Bill Shelton had the lucky assignment of BIS at the Austin Kennel Club’s day one show in that beautiful Texas City.  He had his pick of the Flat Coated Retriever, GCH CH Beacon’s Jesse James II, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Boxer, Ch Cantermar’s Port Au Prince, the Colored Bull Terrier, GCH CH Glentom Lebouf’s Countess, the Pug, GCH CH Mianada’s Secret Pocket, the French Bulldog, GCH CH Justus I’m Your Man, and the Canaan Dog, CH Mad River Cool Breeze Blowing.

Best went to the US’ Number Eight Dog All Breeds, the Whippet, Chanel.  That’s Chanel’s 42nd career BIS and her ninth this year.

ATLANTA KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Dalarno Nite Song At Morningstar

The Atlanta Kennel Club took over today in Perry GA and ended the day with Virginia Lynne choosing her BIS from the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Pharaoh Hound, GCH CH Northgate’s AS You Like It, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici, the Skye Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, Yesterday’s winner, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, and the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Dalarno Nite Song At Morningstar.

Her Best was the Corgi, Spencer.  His seventh appearance in the BIS this year was a lucky one for him, bringing the not yet three year old his first all breed Best.  Congratulations to breeders Carrie P Harris & Anna T Wyatt, owners Kiki Courtelis & Linda Dossett, and handler Frank Murphy.

PROVIDENCE COUNTY KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Lanrigg Star of the Stage

New England dog fanciers were In Providence RI today for the Providence County Kennel Club show.  Those who stayed to the end were treated to Dr Daniel Dowling’s final with the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Signature of Telltale RN CD, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Lanrigg Star of the Stage, the Leonburger, GCH CH Valioso Von Alpensee, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Lil’Itch Wedgit Pretty Boy Floyd, a Yorkshire Terrier from the class, Foxfire’s Silk Nitey, the French Bulldog, GCH CH .Bella Ridge Imperiale Shady Harbor Mafia Campcovo, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Propwash Reckon. 

Best went to the Beagle, Sage.  It was the first all breed BIS for the two year old.  Congratulations to breeder L Osmotherly, owners Torie Steele & Edmund J Dziuk, and handler Robert Fisher.

NORCAL TERRIER ASSOCIATION DAY 2

GCH CH Steele Your Heart
(Photo by Infocusbymiguel)

The Northern California Terrier Association returned to Sacramento for their day two show and gave Connie Clark the opportunity to pick her Top Four Terriers.  Her Group One was the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH Steele Your Heart.  Group Two, Three, & Four were the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek, the Norfolk Terrier, GCH CH Max-Well’s Violet, & the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH McVan’s Be-Bop Baby.

The Wire Fox, Eira, was this year’s BOB at February’s Westminster Kennel Club show, and picked up her first all breed BIS earlier this month. 

VALDOSTA KENNEL CLUB DAY TWO

GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy

The Valdosta Kennel Club is in their second day in Perry GA where Betty-Anne Stenmark called today’s final.  Her options included six of the day one finalists, the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Pharaoh Hound, GCH CH Northgate’s AS You Like It, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vid Vici, the Skye Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, Yesterday’s winner, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, and the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction.  The lone newcomer was the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Myshara’s Dream Girl.

It was the little guy with a big heart, the Peke, Malachy, grabbing the huge BACK2BACK BIS.  Suddenly Number Two Malachy has served notice he has no intention of settling.  

LEBANON COUNTY KC

GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari

The Lebanon County Kennel Club got things rolling in Harrisburg PA today with Ronald Menaker doing the first final.

First day finalists were the Brittany, CH Carrollton Count Lancelot, the Scottish Deerhound, CH Foxcliffe’s Enchanted Evening, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Lomondview Clementina, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, the Miniature Poodle, and the Puli, CH Moremi Matter Of Fact.

Day one went to the country’s Number Five Dog All Breeds, the Affenpinscher, Joey.  This BIS, his sixth this year, may move him even higher.

NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy

The Northeast Oklahoma Kennel Club kicked off the four day stop in Grove OK yesterday with another group of top ranked Dogs.  Peggy Haas’ final seven were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Chancellor High Flyin Gladiator, the Kerry Blue Terrier, CH Torum The Spaniard, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder.

Her BIS was the Bichon, Drummer.  Drummer has been marching up the rankings this last month.  He is now the Number Ten Dog All Breeds with ten top prizes this year.

NORCAL TERRIER ASSOCIATION DAY 1

GCH CH Max-Well’s Violet
(Photo by Derek Glas)

With over 500 dogs entered (on a Thursday yet), today’s Northern California Terrier Association show served notice that this was not going to be your normal all breed warm up.  Terriers from all over the US, scrambled to get the attention of judge Annemarie Moore.  The four who did were the Norfolk Terrier, GCH CH Max-Well’s Violet, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCCH CH Alpine’s Highwayman, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Bruhil’s First Lady, and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, GCH CH Doubloon’s Salt of the Earth, who finished in that order.

Violet was piloted to the win by breeder/owner Susan Kipp.  Congratulations to Susan and co-breeder/owner Barbara Miller.  Check back with us tomorrow for results from the NCTA’s day two show.

VALDOSTA KENNEL CLUB DAY ONE

GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy

The Valdosta Kennel Club got things rolling today and ended with what would be one of the year’s toughest finals.  Michael Dougherty had three of the Top Five Dogs All Breeds, four of the Top Ten, and the Number Twelve Dog as well.  They were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Pharaoh Hound, GCH CH Northgate’s AS You Like It, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vid Vici, the Skye Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH Equinox As Astra.

He chose the Number Two Dog in the US, the Peke, Malachy.  Malachy has steadily marched up the rankings since February and is now in a position to challenge the front runner.  Log this as Malachy’s tenth BIS this year.  This is obviously going to be a very interesting weekend.

KENNEL CLUB OF YORKVILLE ILLINOIS

CH Hundeleben Queen's Armada SL

We now have results from Dekalb IL and the Kennel Club of Yorkville, Illinois’ two shows.  It was a stellar weekend for the Longhaired Dachshund, CH Hundeleben Queen's Armada SL, who swept both of the Bests In Shows over multi BIS winning competition.

On Saturday Jean Fournier picked “Cheese” out of a lineup that included the English Setter, GCH Stargazr'n Wingfield Wait Wait Don't Tell, the Doberman Pinscher, Bruda Up In Spirit, the Border Terrier, GCH Meadowlake Simply Sinful, the Brussels Griffon, CH Knolland Amber Moon, the Standard Poosle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder.  Sunday, Cheese returned along with four of his Saturday co-finalists and the Flat Coated Retriever, CH Huntlover's Readymade From Denmark, & the Mastiff, CH Jadem Rythm-N-Boo.

These are the first BIS for the not yet three year old Cheese.  We hope to see more soon.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Carlos Puig & co-breeder Wayne Heikes, and handler Kaileigh Gonzalez, standing in for Carlos.

GET AWAY TO A DOG SHOW

El Morro Fort, San Juan PR

The coming weekend should bring us bigger numbers than last weekend and a couple of opportunities to get away from it all.

In the Northeast we expect lots of dogs and lots of heavy competition in Harrisburg PA where the Lebanon County Kennel Club, the Mason And Dixon Kennel Club , & Harrisburg Kennel Club will start their four days on Friday or you can opt for the two offered by the Providence County Kennel Club and Rhode Island Kennel Club in Providence RI and Warwick RI.  (Why can’t these clubs agree on a common site?  It is such a pain to pull up and move in the middle of a set.)

Down south of Atlanta in Perry GA, the Valdosta Kennel Club will start things off on Thursday with their two shows, followed by the Atlanta Kennel Club’s Saturday offering.  Hound fanciers will stay on through Sunday for the North Georgia Hound Association competition.   Our lone Midwest offering is the two day stop by the Steel City Kennel Club in Crown Point IN.

A central location and the Northeast Oklahoma Kennel Club’s & Bartlesville Kennel Club’s four all breed shows are sure to attract some big numbers to Grove OK starting Thursday.   Texans will be in the state capital for two with the Austin Kennel Club.

Out west we expect the Northern California Terrier Association’s two limited breed shows on Thursday & Friday in Sacramento CA to augment the already large numbers for the weekend’s Sacramento Kennel Club’s two shows.  In the Pacific Northwest the place to be is Moses Lake WA for the Ephrata-Moses Lake Kennel Club’s twofer.

Finally for those seeking a vacation with dogs, try the four shows in Bayamon PR hosted by the Caribe Kennel Club & the Ponce Kennel Club, starting Thursday, or head to Kaneohe HI for a weekend with the Windward Hawaiian Dog Fanciers Association.

SAN JACINTO KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Twinroc Santa Paws

We now have results from the San Jacinto Kennel Club’s two shows in Crosby TX and it was all about the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Twinroc Santa Paws, who captured both BIS.  On Saturday  Dickens and handler Lois DeMers were joined by the Vizsla, CH GCH Regal Point Pinnacle of Kilauea, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH Jodell’s Boogie Back to Texas of MNM, the Siberian Husky, CH Tikinova’s Country Club Cowboy, the Norwich Terrier, GCH CH Itsy Bitsy Troubadour, the Maltese, GCH CH Rhapsody Regarding Henry, and the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Elite’s By Design, before getting the nod from Arlene Benko.

Sunday, Dickens was challenged in Gene Blake's final by the same PBGV & Siberian, the Pointer, GCH CH Penpoint In Dress Blues, the Miniature Schnauzer, CH Rockyhill Iccee’s Raisn’ The Bar, the Pomeranian, Damascusroad Surf The High Seas, and the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Sunclipse Mystique,

It’s the first BIS this year for Dickens, who collected two allbreed Bests and 13 Herding Group firsts last year.  Congratulations to Lois, breeder Doris Slabado and owner Dina Planche.

ARROWHEAD KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek

We’re back from a morning outing to find results from yesterday’s Arrowhead Kennel Club show.  Dr Alvin Krause had the day two final and the English Springer Spaniel, CH Stardust Miss Peggy Chew, the Ibizan Hound, GCH CH Harehill’s Ace In The Hole, the Samoyed, CH Polar Mist Traces of Trouble, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Tamarin Top Banana, the Bichon Frise, Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Mariel’s Harvest Moon.

Picking up his third BIS of the set was the Smooth Fox, Adam.   Adam started out the week in the Top Twenty Five Dogs All Breeds.  We don’t have all the numbers in yet, but we believe Adam will be somewhere in the Top Fifteen....not a bad weekend.

THREE DAYS IN COLUMBIANA AL

GCH CH Myshara’s Dream Girl

Here in the Mid South this weekend, fanciers gathered in Columbiana AL for three shows.  On Friday it was the Birmingham Kennel Club and Richard Greathouse’s final of the Field Spaniel, CH Winfarthing Pride & Prejudice, 15” the Beagle, GCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession, the Great Dane, CH Raintree Erinwood Dixie RGG's Luciano, the Australian Terrier, GCH CH Kambaras Zebulon, the Toy Fox Terrier, CH Torsbys Hugelys Finest Fella O'BJ, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Trisongs Breakin All The Rules, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Myshara’s Dream Girl.  Day one belonged to the nation’s Number One Australian Shepherd, Beyonce.   That’s her second this year.

GCH CH Carillon’s MVP

Beyonce would be the only of Friday’s finalists to make it back to James Briley’s BIS ring for the Tuscaloosa Kennel Club.  She was joined by the Curly-Coated Retriever, GCH CH Down Datrail Hunting Thrills, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Suncrest Sharp Dressed Man, the Boxer, GCH CH Carillon’s MVP, the Miniature Schnauzer, CH Repititions Valedictorian, the Havanese, CH Harbors Petunia Pinkle Bottom, and the Bichon Frise, CH Dognews Got To Get You Into My Life.

His BIS was the Boxer, Jake.  We’ve been seeing this handsome fellow show up again and again in finals (He won 12 Working Groups last year), but this is his first all breed Best.  Congratulations to breeder  Cindy Suarez, owners Steve & Ann Anderson, and handler Rick Justice.

GCH CH Trisongs Breakin All The Rules

The closed it down Sunday with Sari Brewster Tietjen choosing a BIS for the Birmingham KC.  Her options were the Boxer, Jake, the above named Afghan, Schnauzer, & Tibetan Terrier, the Clumber Spaniel, CH Avalea The Pumpkin King, the Pug, GCH CH Capers Sirius Endeavor, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Equinox Ad Astra.  Best went to the Tibetan Terrier, Trudie.   It’s the first all breed BIS for Trudie, who just turned two last month.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Dr Susan Schultz and handler Ellen Akers Perry.

ARROWHEAD KENNEL CLUB DAY ONE

GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek

They are doing four shows out in Glendale AZ.  We gave you a report on Friday & Saturday earlier.  Here’s what happened yesterday at the day one show of the Arrowhead Kennel Club's day one show.  Virginia Lyne’s seven hopefuls were the Brittany, GCH CH Mich’s Mt Ready Aim Fire, the Bloodhound, GCH CH Quiet Creek’s Kiss and Tell, the Dogue de Bordeaux, GCH CH Mount Sinai’s Crusader St Amand, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Mariel’s harvest Moon.

Her BIS was the US’ Number One Terri, the Smooth Fox, Adam.  Adam and handler Eddie Boyes have one of the best entry to BIS wins in the game with five BIS so far this year. Check back with us later for today's results from Arizona.

TERRY-ALL KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Rocheuses Me and My Shadow of Cornus

Fanciers got their Rocky Mountain high this weekend at the Terry-All Kennel Club’s two shows in Brighton CO.  Read the day one report here.   On Sunday the seven that saw the inside of judge Mareth Kipp’s BIS ring were the English Setter, CH Country Squire Rockette, the Norwegian Elkhound, GCH CH Vin-Melca’s Voyager, the Tibetan Mastiff, GCH CH Dreamcatcher Major Victor  of Loki, the West Highland White Terrier, GCH CH Snowriver’s Avalanche JE, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Miletree Northern Star of Shirmont, the Shiba Inu, CH Trynyty Cayenne of Thunderpaws, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Rocheuses Me and My Shadow of Cornus.

Her BIS was the Bouvier, Dreyfus.  It’s the first BIS for three year old Dreyfus.  Congratulations to breeders Doug Johnson & Karen Brown, owners Frank & Corrine Dreyfus & Michealanne Johnson, and handler Clint Livingston.

PIEDMONT KENNEL CLUB DAY TWO

House Poory JP Belaire's Headline

Exhibitors at this weekend’s Piedmont Kennel Club’s two shows in Concord NC endured dangerous thunderstorms & muddy parking, but delivered spectators some great performances.  You can read about Saturday’s show here. 

On Sunday, Victoria Jordan’s final consisted of the Golden Retriever, GCH CH My Buddy's Boppity-Bop Blue Moon, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Cove‘s End St Elmo‘s Fire, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH Jadee Conacht Just You Wait, the Pug, House Poory JP Belaire's Headline, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Rockstar Living La Vida Loca, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Sunebank Broadway Bound.

It was the Pug, Linus, picking up his very first AKC BIS.  It was a busy weekend for 17 month old Linus, who finished his championship on Friday morning at the AM Central Carolina Pug Dog Club specialty, then took the BISS at the PM CCPDC show, and snagged a Toy Group Two at the day one show of Piedmont Kennel Club.  We hope he got a good nap on the way home Sunday!  Congratulations to breeder/owner Kaoru Nishitani, owner Liz Sedlak, and handler Sara Bonser.

SHENANDOAH VALLEY KENNEL CLUB

CH Lafford Fly Me Too Farleysbane

It’s Monday Morning Mop Up time and do we have some interesting results for you.  We did not hear much from the Mid Atlantic  clubs over the weekend.  We don’t know if it was the nasty weather or just an unwillingness to share, but these results were certainly worth waiting for.

The Papillion, CH Lafford Fly Me Too Farleysbane, posted BACK2BACK BIS at the Shenandoah Valley Kennel Club’s two shows in Harrisonburg VA.  Joining Dave in Christine E. Calcinari’s final on Saturday were the Weimaraner, GCH CH Northwoods Send Money Honey, the American Foxhound, CH Kiarry's Foolish Pride, the Rottweiler, GCH CH D'Oro Solido's Feliciano Uno, the Lakeland Terrier, GCH CH Talydales Friend Of The Force, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH Ta Sen James Bond,  and the Briard, CH NE Orageux's Al Capone

Saturday, Peter Green considered the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Signature Of Telltale, the Basenji, GCH CH Revielle Push Button, the Great Pyrenees, GCH CH Rivergroves Coco Mademoiselle , the above named Lakeland, the Tibetan Spaniel, CH Ambrier’s Tidbroke’s Beamer Balll, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Karizma’s Ike Of Edale, before choosing Dave as his Best.

These were the first two AKC Bests for Dave, who hails from the UK where he was the Number One Papillon last year.  Don’t you love how the dog game has become a global love affair?  Congratulations to breeder Carol Lees, owners Elyse Vandermolen & Sharon Newcomb, and handler Erika Lanasa.

SALINA KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Protocol's Veni Vidi Vici 

The Salina Kennel Club closed the Sunflower Cluster in Valley Center KS today. Bill Shelton’s final had a stellar seven of the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca's Thrilling Seduction, the Borzoi, GCH CH Aashtoria Wildhunt Hidden Agenda, Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol's Veni Vidi Vici, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Devon Lady Semper Fi, The Pug, CH Dynasty’s Shooter of the Pines. the Standard Poodle, CH Dawin Hot and Spicy, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Kylene Eden of Dragonslayer.

Taking home her second big rosette of the weekend was the Doberman, FiFi.  That’s five for FiFi who has suddenly made the Top Fifteen a very crowded place.

GREAT BARRINGTON KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy

It was Douglas R Holloway Jr closing the three day stop in West Springfield Ma for the Great Barrington Kennel Club.  His final included the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Tender Is The Night, the Pharaoh Hound, DC Hallam’s Ethan Ramel MC, the Akita, GCH CH CR-Wicca’s Trade Secret, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Castle Rock Sbig Mad About You, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Miniature Poodle, CH Surrey Sugar Baby, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Windfall Slam Dunk.

His Best was the country’s Number Two Dog All Breeds, the Peke, Malachy.  Malachy has picked up five BIS in the last three weeks which keeps the competition for Number One very interesting.

YOSEMITE KENNEL CLUB DAY TWO

GCH CH Soletrader Donald Duck

Way out in Merced CA, the Yosemite Kennel Club wrapped day two with Alane Gomez choosing her top dog from the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Gaia of Yoshida Enterprise Jp, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH Soletrader Donald Duck, the Standard Schnauzer, GCH CH Goarrhein Chateau Palos Shirzaz RN TD PT, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Bruhil‘s First Lady, the Brussels Griffon, GCH CH Cashnross’ First Griff Tina Fey, the French Bulldog, CH Lebull‘s New Hope Wooly Bully, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Segni at Coventry.

Her Best was the PBGV, Donald.  It’s the first BIS for Donald this year.  Donald and handler Bill McFadden finished 2010 with two all breed BIS and 34 Hound Group Firsts.  Congratulations to Bill, breeders Gavin & Sara Robertson & Paul Sparks, and owners Don Gau & Gavan Robertson.

GREATER ORANGE PARK DOG CLUB 2

GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare

Our next report comes in from Elkton FL where the Greater Orange Park Dog Club closed their two day set with George Marquis calling the Best In Show.   The seven he saw were the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Gemini Fallchase The Butler Did It, the 13” Beagle, GCH CH Encore’s Rerun of Roirdan, the Boxer, GCH CH Tamaron's Leonidas, the Skye Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare, the Lhasa Apso, CH Tara Huff Edry Keep Your Eye On The Flag, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Shadow Hill’s Star Chaser.

His BIS was the MinPin, Classie.  DOG2WATCH Classie now has two BIS this year and so many Toy Groups we’ve lost count. 

SAGINAW VALLEY KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Ayrwen Star Kissed Delight

Just in from Birch Run MI, we hear that the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, GCH CH Ayrwen Star Kissed Delight, was Col Jerry Weiss’ BIS at the day two show of the Saginaw Valley Kennel Club.  He might have chosen the German Shepherd Pointer, CH Hotwired's Jager He's Da Bomb, the Scottish Deerhound, GCH CH Lehigh-Darkwynd Enella, the Alaskan Malamute, GCH CH Snopeak’s Artic Princess, the Irish Terrier, GCH CH Sugarbush’s American Girl, the Keeshond, CH Klassic’s Kon Artist, or yesterday’s Best In Show winner, the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Aryakas Hermes.

It was the third BIS this year for DeeDee who has been the top winning Chihuahua in the US for the last three years.  She is currently the Number Six Toy Dog.

KACHINA KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek

We have results for you from Glendale AZ where fanciers are set up for four days.  Friday Arley Hussin had the final for the Kachina Kennel Club and his choice of the Irish Water Spaniel, GCH CH Poole's Ide Got Water RN, the Bloodhound, GCH CH Quiet Creek's Kiss and Tell, the Boxer, GCH CH R And G's Mystical Dancer, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Tamarin top Banana, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH cH Mariel's Harvest Moon.

Day one went to the US’ Number One Terrier, the Smooth Fox, Adam.  Adam’s fourth BIS of the year is also the third BIS by a Terrier this weekend.  Looks like the Working Dogs have some competition.

GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy

Day two of the KKC ended with Fred Bassett in the final ring.  Among his finalists were the above named Bloodhound, Smooth Fox, & Bichon, joined by the Weimaraner, GCH CH Silhouette’s LifeInTheFastLane, the Siberian Husky, GCH CH Topaz Enjoy The Ride, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Tamarin Top Banana, and  the Australian Cattle Dog, GCH CH Carben Copy If The Shoe Fits.    It was the nation’s Number Eleven Dog All Breeds, the Bichon, Drummer, picking up his ninth BIS of the season.  Will it be good enough to put him back in the Top Ten?  We will be the first to tell you.

TERRY-ALL KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Szumeria’s Wildwood Silver Six Pence

We just heard that the Kuvasz, GCH CH Szumeria’s Wildwood Silver Six Pence, has taken the Saturday BIS out in Brighton CO.  Joining Tanner in the day one Terry-All Kennel Club final were the Weimaraner, CH Pikes Peak Rocky Mountain High, the Basset Hound, CH Barnyard 3 Oaks Spark of Hope, the Bedlington Terrier, CH Check Point Charlie Of Celtic Odyssey, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Miletree Northern Star at Shirmont, the Schipperke, GCH CH Bonchien Cedric The Entertainer, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Harmony Hill's Money Talks.

It’s the fifth BIS this year for DOG2WATCH Tanner.  It’s beginning to look like a Working Dog Weekend with three Bests by three different dogs in the last two days.