FLATIONS KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Endeavors White Roses on Nysa Hill
(Photo by Infocubymiguel)

The Flatirons Kennel Club opened their two day set in Longmont CO today and asked Helen Lee James to do the first final.  She mulled over the Flat Coat Retriever, GCH CH Blacklace Magic Mocha Sapphire the Whippet, GCH CH Endeavors White Roses on Nysa Hill, the Great Dane, GCH CH Shoreline East-West Play It Again, the West Highland White Terrier, GCH CH Deerhaven An Heir About Him, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Miletree Northern Star, the Bulldog, GCH CH Itsa Brix, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Enchanted American Thunder.

BIS went to the Whippet, Sofi Rose.   It’s the first all breed BIS for the two year old bitch.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Linda Stewart, co-breeders Angie Diehl & Dennis Sumara, owner Jeanine Shepherd, and handler Alvin (Beep) Lee.

SHASTA KENNEL CLUB DAY ONE

GCH CH Lebull’s New Hope Wooly Bully

Next we go to Northern California and the town of Gridley where we understand exhibitors braved uncharacteristic rain and cold today at the day one show of the Shasta Kennel Club.  Seven dogs who braved the elements to make it to Dr Everett Mincey’s final were the Brittany, GCH CH Mich's Mt Ready Aim Fire, the Basenji, CH Shika’s Maxwell Smart, the Alaskan Malamute, GCH CH Catanya’s Latin lover, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks a Peek, the Brussels Griffon, GCH CH Cashnross First Griff Tina Fey, the French Bulldog, GCH CH Lebull’s New Hope Wooly Bully, and a Shetland Sheepdog from the Open Bitch class, Caitlin Kountry Star.

Today’s BIS was the French Bulldog, Wooly.  It’s the first all breed BIS for Wooly & handler Wood Wornall.   Congratulations to Woody, breeder Sylvia Campbell, and owner Alexandra Geremia.  Wooly & Woody…how great is that?  We couldn’t make that one up.

TOLEDO KENNEL CLUB DAY ONE

GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy

We don’t often get to extole the virtues of Toledo Ohio, but today some of the finest dogs anywhere gathered in Maumee OH for the Toledo Kennel Club show.  Dana Cline had to choose among the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova, the Scottish Deerhound, GCH CH Lehigh Darkwynd Enella, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici, the Irish Terrier, CH Sugarbush American Girl, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Hillwood Ale Kai Anthony, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Equinox Ad Astra.

His choice this day was the Pekingese, Malachy.  Malachy has been doggedly (what else?) pursuing the Number One Dog All Breeds and has recently opened up some distance between him and the rest of the field.  Malachy now has 17 BIS to his credit this year.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA DAY ONE

GCH CH Xtacee Dancin in the Moonlight
(Photo by Ethan Wheeler)

Down in Charlottesville VA the Charlottesville - Albemarle Kennel Club launched their first show of the weekend with Lawrence Terricone doing the final.  He was greeted by the Weimaraner, GCH CH Northwood’s Send Money Honey, the Norwegian Elkhound, GCH CH Sommerri Dunharrow’s Devil Ray, the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Skansen’s Holy Knight, the Bedlington Terrier, GCH CH Lamz Heads I Win Tails You Lose, the Papillon, CH Laffrd Fly Me Too Farleysbane, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH Ta Sen Bond James Bond, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Xtacee Dancin in the Moonlight.

His Best was the Corgi, Freddie Mac.  It’s the first all breed BIS this year for the five year old.  Congratulations to breeder Kathryn Schwabe, owner Angela Reilly, and handler Michelle Scott.

LADIES DOG CLUB

GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins

The Ladies Dog Club had the first day in Wrentham Ma today and Ann Savory Bolus had the first final.  Her seven survivors were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Signature of Telltale RN CD, the Scottish Deerhound, GCH CH Brakenchire Scotch n Ice, the Great Dane, GCH CH Rojon’s Say Yes, the Irish Terrier, CH Laochragh’s Clancy, the Japanese Chin, Cin-Don on the Road again, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Firetown’s Out of the Blue, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

Her Best In Show was the Beardie, Roy.  Roy had been one of our most consistent finalists these past three years and is tenaciously holding the Number One Herding Dog spot with his 14th BIS of the year.

SOUTHERN INDIANA KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction

The Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, continued his winning ways, packing up his big rosette from Friday’s show in Gray Summit MO and heading to Corydon IN to take today’s BIS at the day one show of the Southern Indiana Kennel Club.

Joining London in Lawrence Stanbridge‘s final was the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Reece Afterhours The Buck Stops Here, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline‘s Chanel, the Standard Schnauzer, GCH CH Peppertree Zorro V Morgenwald, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Brightlucks Prancing Pirate JE, the Havanese, GCH CH Qbin's Happy Feet At Enginuity, and the Polish Lowland Sheepdog, GCH CH Swan Crest Windy City Robert Henry.  It was London’s 32nd career BIS.

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Jaset's Satisfaction

(Photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

The Mississippi Valley Kennel Club opened the all breed action at Purina Farms outside of St Louis MO on Friday,  Connie Clapp capped the day with her final with the  Golden Retriever, GCH CH Gemini Fallchase the Butler Did It , the Saluki, CH Aeolus' Melt Your Heart JC, the Mastiff, GCH CH Jadem's Rhythm-N-Boo, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Meadowlake Simply Sinful, the Toy Manchester Terrier, CH Cottage Lake Bela Horizonte, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset's Satisfaction, and the German Shepherd  Dog, GCH CH Bandheim’s Captain Crunch.

BIS went to the beautiful black Standard Poodle, London.  It was the 14th big rosette this year for London & handler Ann Rairigh. 

DAY TWO IN BILOXI MS

It’s day two for the Northlake Kennel Club Of Greater Covington in Biloxi MS and it was  Robert E Hall’s turn to choose a BIS.  The seven hopefuls were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Pharaoh Hound, GCH CCH Northgate’s As You Like It, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Allure Envy Me Royalwood V Schohaus, the Sky Terrier, GCH CH Buddy Goodman, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare, the Keeshond, CH Trumpet‘s Winner Takes It All, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Winsome Love Remembears.

His Best In Show was the two year old Doberman bitch.  We think this is the first BIS and Group One for her this year.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Carmen Pitt, co-breeders Michael & Renee Holth, and co-owners John & Lori Schoeneman.  

GREATER PHILADEPHIA DFA

GCH CH Lobato’s Jitterbug Man
(Photo by Angela Stein)

The show weekend began on the east coast today in Wrightstown PA with the Greater Philadelphia Dog Fanciers Association show.  Lining up for BIS judge Arlene Davis were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Tender Is The Night, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Xenos Jimlet, the Great Dane, GCH CH Lobato’s Jitterbug Man, the Sealyham Terrier, GCH CH Efbe’s Goodspice Easy Money, the Cavalier, GCH CH Sheeba’s Mark Twain, the Dalmatian, CH Spotlight’s Ruffian, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

Best went to James, the Great Dane.  James, who is one of our DOGS2WATCH, has been turning it on lately winning two BIS in the last week to bring his yearly total to six.  That should be good enough to put him in the Top Twenty Five Dogs All Breeds.

RESULTS FROM ALASKA

GCH CH Dacun Kaylen’s He’s a Heartbreaker

We had to wait nearly a week, but we know have last weekend’s results for the Tanana Valley Kennel Club’s shows in Fairbanks AK.  Denny Mounce had BIS duty for the opener on Saturday and her pick of the  Labrador Retriever, GCH CH Double D’Artagnion JH RN OAP AXP, the Whippet, Arwen’s Girl with the Dragon Tatoo, the Siberian Husky, CH Windancer’s Man About Town, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH McVan’s Be Bob Baby, the Yorkshire Terrier, GCH CH Gemstone’s Hips Don’t’ Lie Eng, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dacun Kaylen’s He’s a Heartbreaker, the Australian Shepherd, CH Artic Rose Shooting Star PT.

Day one would got to the Standard Poodle from Texas, Thomas.  Thomas would also catch the eye of Gloria Kerr on Sunday, Besting the aforementioned Lab & Scottie, the Afghan Hound, CH Sterling’s Cridhe Treun, the Siberian Husky, CH TocuhMeNot’s Thunder & Contention, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Sheeba Discover the Chief, and the Australian Shepherd CH Turnagain Backcountry Blewby U.  The two wins brings the year’s BIS total for Thomas & owner/handler Kay Peiser to nine.

CH Tonsina's Instant Karma

Thomas & Kay would give it one more try on Monday.  They were joined in Edd Bivin’s final by the Irish Setter, GCH CH Glenrose Silitary Star, the Whippet, CH Tonsina's Instant Karma, the Boxer, CH Boca Royal Palms Smarty's Golden Girl, the Scottie making her third appearance of the weekend, the Pug, GCH CH Dulittle’s Takhini Gotta Secret Crush, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Artic Rose Shooting Star PT. making  a second attempt at the BIS.

However, it would be the Whippet, Karma, taking home the big rosette.  We are not 100 percent certain, but we believe this is the 17 month old’s first all breed BIS.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Pat Moss & Casey Moss.

DAY ONE IN BILOXI MS

GCH CCH Northgate’s As You Like It

(Photo by Infocusbymiguel)

Many of our top dogs were down on the beautiful Gulf Coast taking advantage of the beaches, seafood, casinos, and four all breed shows in Biloxi MS. 

Today’s final for the Northlake Kennel Club Of Greater Covington was Sonny Ambrosio’s responsibility and his choices were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Pharaoh Hound, GCH CCH Northgate’s As You Like It, the Boxer, CH Sapphires Violet Sky in Vegas of Streamline, the Sky Terrier, GCH CH Buddy Goodman, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare, the French Bulldog, GCH CH Bandog Bayou's The Warrior, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Winsome Love Remembears.

Day One went to the Nation’s Number One Hound, the Pharaoh Hound, Qing.   The Swedish import continues to shatter breed records.  Today was his 36th career BIS, 20 of which have come this year, and we’re not yet half way through the season.

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

Graceland

We may not have a holiday weekend to tempt exhibitors this week, but we have 37 all breed shows in 14 locations across these United States.  Welcome to the dog days of summer!

In the Northeast fanciers can choose between two shows with the Ladies' Dog Club & Framingham District Kennel Club in Framingham MA or three shows with the Greater Philadelphia Dog Fanciers Association, the Huntingdon Valley Kennel Club, & the Burlington County Kennel Club in Wrightstown PA.  In the Mid Atlantic, you can catch two with the Charlottesville - Albemarle Kennel Club in Charlottesville VA.

Great Lakes residents can opt for two with the Toledo Kennel Club in Maumee OH or two with the Fox River Valley Kennel Club in Woodstock IL.  In the Heartland you can take it easy with the Southern Indiana’s two shows in Corydon IN or go all out at Purina Farms in Gray Summit MO where they will do a warm up on Thursday with the Gateway Sporting Dog Association & the Gateway Terrier Association, followed by four all breed shows hosted by the Mississippi Valley Kennel Club & the Missouri Rhineland Kennel Club.

Here in the MidSouth we will be taking in the local Olive Branch Mississippi Kennel Club shows just south of Graceland in Southaven MS.  In the deep south it will be four days on the Redneck Riviera in Biloxi MS with the Northlake Kennel Club Of Greater Covington & the Riverside West Kennel Club Of Greater New Orleans.  For those seeking wide open spaces try the Fargo-Moorhead Kennel Club’s pair of shows in West Fargo  ND or the three shows in Longmont CO courtesy of the Flatirons Kennel Club & the Metro Mile Hi Kennel Club. 

There are shows aplenty on the west coast this weekend.  In Southern California it’s the hometown Kennel Club Of Pasadena with two.  In Northern California the Shasta Kennel Club & the Butte County Kennel Club  are running from Saturday through Tuesday  in Gridley.  Finally, the Yakima Valley Kennel Club is doing two in their hometown in Washington State.

We hope you get out to an AKC show this weekend and we hope we get to meet some of you at our local shows in Southaven MS.  Do stop  by the Cairn ring and say hi.

SPOKANE & COEUR D'ALENE

GCH CH Karnovanda's Tenzing

The dog crowd out in the Pacific Northwest got into the weekend late beginning the competition on Saturday in Spokane with the first of the Spokane Kennel Club’s two shows,  Virginia Lynn closed day one with the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Rush Hill’s Run’n Amuck at Abelard AXP AJP NFP, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting field’s Bahama Sands, the Siberian Husky, GCH CH Karnovanda's Tenzing, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks a Peek, the Pomeranian, CH Daystar Pomryte's Cowboy Up, the American Eskimo Dog, GCH CH Silveroaks First & Foremost, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH  Leeason Rock My Soul.

Saturday belonged to the Siberian, Tenzing, as he picked up his second BIS of the year.  At four years old Tenzing is just hitting his stride.   Congratulations to breeders Judith M Russell & Donna Beckman, owners Judith M Russell, Sarah N Hubbach, L M Cera DVM, and handler  Randy W Schepper.

GCH CH Sporting Field‘s Bahama Sands
(Photo by Angela Stein)

Sunday     Robert Stein saw the same Whippet, Smooth Fox, & Sheltie with the Irish Water Spaniel, GCH CH Poole’s Ide Got Water RN, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Caryola’s Antigua, the Pug. GCH CH Rose’s TKO, and the Dalmatian, CH Country Luvz a Rockstar.  He chose the Whippet, Tawny, as his Best In Show.  Tawny has been vying for a top ten berth for the last three seasons.  We will see how close this win, her tenth BIS this year, gets her.

GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks a Peek

On Monday exhibitors started anew in Coeur D'Alene ID .  The Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks a Peek  would dominate the stop taking home both of the /big rosettes offered by with the Coeur D'Alene Dog Fanciers. Monday Adam and handler Eddie Boyes were joined in Dorothy MacDonald’s final by the Flat-Coated Retriever, GCH CH Blacklace Magic Mocha Sapphire, the Longhaired Dachshund, GCH CH Add-Sim's Scout Of Mt., the Bernese Mountain Dog, GCH CH Alpenspirit Who's On First, the Brussels Griffon, CH Aberglen Hilltop Rope Trix, the Standarde Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the above named Sheltie.

Adam and Eddie closed the set with Rick Beuchamp and the aforementioned Golden, Dachshund, Doberman, Standard Poodle, & Sheltie along with the Affenpinscher, CH Winterkloud Winston. The wins brings Adam’s 2011 tally to nine BIS and 26 Terrier Group top prizes, good enough for a top 15 ranking.

KC OF THE CALIFORNIA SIERRA

GCH CH Lefox Born to Boogie

We still have results coming in from this past weekend’s bonanza of shows.    Out in Northern California, they wrapped up the three days in Placerville with the Kennel Club Of The California Sierra show.  Darryl Vice chose his Best of the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Segre’s Brown Derby RA NA NAJ, the 13” Beagle, CH Cabaret Catch a Smile, the Alaskan Malamute, GCH CH Catanya’s Latin Lover, the American Staffordshire Terrier, Karman Ironstone’s Instant Replay, the Toy Poodle, CH Sharbelle Just for Fun, the French Bulldog, GCH CH Lefox Born to Boogie, and the Rough Collie, CH Clarion ‘s Ribbon in the Sky.

Grabbing the last big rosette of the set was the Frenchie, Teddy.   It’s the first for Teddy, who is just shy of his second birthday.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Colette V Secher, co-breeder Jackie Drucker, and handler Erin Piercy.

KEY CITY KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Bandheim’s Captain Crunch
(Photo by Patt Kolesar)

The Key City Kennel Club confined their two shows in St Peter MN this weekend to Saturday & Sunday, leaving Monday open for traditional Memorial Day pursuits.  The day one final was handed to Lee Canalizo who selected her BIS from the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova, the Wirehaired Dachshund, Seaclipp Lifeboat for Creekridge MW, the Siberian Husky, CH Playmor’s Leap of Faith, the Airedale Terrier, Epoch’s Time Bandit, the Shih Tzu, CH Symrun’s Love T’Look, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Hispot’s Cause for Applause, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Bandheim’s Captain Crunch.

She chose the GSD, Capi.  Capi and handler Jimmy Moses are in a tight race for the Number One Herding Dog.  Their ninth BIS will certainly help.  Check back with us midweek to see if he made it.

CH Symrun’s Love T’Look

Gene Blake close the set with Capi, the previously mentioned Springer & Shih Tzu, the 15” Beagle, CH Dyno-Mite Sharp Dressed Man, the Bullmastiff, CH Leatherneck Law N Orderokilroy, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, CH Unionjack’s Don’t Wreck My Mojo, and the Chow Chow, CH Cross B Impressive Willie N.

He chose the 13 month old Shih Tzu as his BIS.  It’s the first BIS for the brand new Champion. Congratulations to breeders/owners Carol Randle & Carrie Randle.

POMONA CALIFORNIA

GCH CG Segni at Coventry
(Photo by Derek Glas)

We start our trek up the west coast in Southern California where dog fanciers were in the town of Pomona these past four days.  Check the archives for reports on Friday and Saturday’s shows.  On Sunday, it was the Los Encinos Kennel Club and Jeffrey Pepper, looking for a BIS  out of an entry of 2,140 dogs.  The seven who made it to the last ring were the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH Shortales N Cahoots W Irondale JH, the Saluki, Anjel Sahara Habib, the Siberian Husky, GCH CH Echo‘s Call Bourne to be Wild, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH Steele Your Heart, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Tamarin Top Banana, the Miniature Poodle, CH Danfour Debutante, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Segni at Coventry.

His top dog was the lovely Corgi, Molly.  Molly and handler Jenny Wornall have been  quietly working their way up the rankings.  This win, their second of the cluster and sixth of the season, will move them up substantially.

GCH CH Shortales N Cahoots W Irondale JH

The Antelope Valley Kennel Club wrapped things up on Monday with Sulie Greendale-Paveza calling the final final.  She chose her best of the above mentioned GSP, the Bloodhound, GCH CH Quiet Creek’s Kiss and Tell, the Kuvasz, GCH CH Szumeria’s Wildwood Silver Six Pence, the Miniature Schnauzer, GCH CH Allaruth Just Kidding V Sole Baye, the Long Coat Chihuahua, GCH CH Kokura Yama Jp Silent Rose, the Chow Chow, GCH CH Fortune All Eyez On Me, and the Corgi, Molly.

It was the GSP, Sting, getting the big win on the final day.  Sting has garnered three all breed Bests this year and is  now the Number One GSP, all systems.

GREATER MUSKEGON KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction
(Photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

Before we head out to the west coast, let’s tell you about the last day in Kalamazoo MI where the Greater Muskegon Kennel Club asked Houston Clark to bat clean up.  The seven seeking the last day reward were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Harrier, CH Happytails keeping the Faith, the Great Pyrenees, GCH CH Beren's Hope Of Thorn Hill, the Bedlington Terrier, GCH CH Kaylynn ’s Party Crasher, the Brussels Griffon, CH Chismick’s Lights on Broadway, the Keeshond, Markwright’s Majestic Marquis, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Jusdandy Devine Mz M.

It was the nation’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the Cocker, Beckham,  increasing his already substantial lead on the field, picking up his second BIS of the set.    Beckham and handler Michael Pitts have amassed 20 all breed Bests this year.

LARAMIE WYOMING

GCH CH R and G Mystical Dancer
(Photo by Vicki Holloway)

Next we are off to Laramie WY where fanciers continued their four day trek through Cowboy Country and where the Boxer, GCH CH R and G’s Mystical Dancer, ran roughshod over his competition, taking both of the big rosettes.  On Saturday, Danny was joined in Dr Wanda Spediacci’s ring by the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Sunny Ridge-Mariah’s Uptown Girl, the Whippet, CH Hamrya’s wicked Storm at Amberwind, the Cairn Terrier, CH Cairncroft Elegant Emmeline SE, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Miletree Northern Star of Shirmont, the Shiba Inu, CH Trynyty Cayenne of Thuderpaws, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Enchanted’s American Thunder.

On Monday Roger Hartinger picked Danny out of a lineup that included the English Setter, GCH CH Country Squire Rockette, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, GCH CH Invictus Nightmare Before Xmas JC, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH High Mountain Everso In Command, the above named Cavalier, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Vaje Miss Jayne Hathaway, and the aforementioned GSD.

Danny finishes the week with three BIS, bringing his 2011 total to six.

MID-CONTINENT KC OF TULSA DAY TWO

GCH CH Chancellor High Flyin' Gladiator

Our next stop is Tulsa OK where there were four shows this week. (see the archives on the right sidebar for reports on the first three).  The closer yesterday belonged to the Mid-Continent Kennel Club Of Tulsa and judge Dawn Vick Hansen.  The seven surviving to the last ring were the Vizsla, GCH CH Regal Point Pinnacle Of Kilauea, the Saluki, GCH CH Blue Nile Vanilla Ice, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Chancellor High Flyin' Gladiator, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Alpine’s Ring of Fire, the Papillon, GCH CH Copella's Rising Attraction, the Schipperke, GCH CH Dante Fire When Ready HOF, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Kylene Eden The Dragonslayer.

Her BIS was the Rottweiler, Pilot.  It’s the first all breed BIS for the two year old who is currently the Number One Rottweiler in the US (based on breed points).  Congratulations to breeder/owner Wendi Lewellen and handler Perry Payson.

BLOOMINGTON ILLINOIS

GCH CH Meadowlake Simply Sinful

We skipped the Monday Morning Mop Up this week in favor of a Tuesday Tour and we will start in Bloomington IL where the Illinois Valley Kennel Club Of Peoria & the Corn Belt Kennel Club teamed for four shows this week.  It all started on Friday with the day one show of the IVKCP.  The day ended with Douglas Holloway Jr in the final ring with the Parti Colored Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH PBJ’s Keeper Of The Stars, the Bloodhound, GCH CH Flessner International Harvester, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH  Cambriaas Must Be Fate, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Meadowlake Simply Sinful, the Blenheim & Prince Charles English Toy Spaniel, GCH CH Loujons Back Road To Paris, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Bayshore Stonehaven Cat Burglar.

Day one went to the Border Terrier, Maya.  Maya picked up her first BIS of the year just two weeks ago.  The girl has plans.

GCH CH Southdown Nonetheless

On Saturday Frank Washabaugh took over for the CBKC and welcomed to his final an all new seven, the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Crossroad Crown Royal Miracle RN NJP, the Longhaired Dachshund, CH Vongays Rubears Black Velvet, the Standard Schnauzer, GCH CH Peppertree Zorro V Morgenwald, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Brightlucks Prancing Pirate JE, the King Charles & Ruby English Toy Spaniel, GCH CH Southdown Nonetheless, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Barnstorms Grissom TTCSI, and the Smooth Collie, GCH CH Lisaras Smooth Operator. 

His BIS was the Toy Spaniel, Bouncer.  It was the first Toy Group & BIS this year for Bouncer, who was in town for the 2011 National Specialty of the English Toy Spaniel Club of America.  He finished 2010 with two all breed BIS and 22 Toy Group top awards.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Bruce Van Deman and handler Per Rismyrh.

GCH CH Peppertree Zorro V Morgenwald

Sunday it was the IVKCP again, this time with William Usherwood calling the final.  His seven were above named Bloodhound, Schnauzer, Welsh Terrier, Poodle, & Aussie, the Golden Retriever, CH Trekkers Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, and the Havanese, GCH CH Marcosas Slip Slidin Away.  He chose the Schnauzer, Zorro, as his Best, his first this year.  Zorro has been the Number One Standard Schnauzer for the last two years, finishing 2010 with three all breed BIS and 21 Working Groups.

GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction

Jerry Watson closed the set for the CBKC with the seasoned seven of the previously mentioned Springer, Border Terrier, & Poodle, the Smooth Dachshund, GCH CH Isledox Tractor Tug, the Bullmastiff, CH Beahives Athos, the Yorkshire Terrier, Hekan Back To Basics, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Bandheim’s Captain Crunch.  Capping the cluster with his 13th all breed Best was the Standard Poodle, London.  London and handler Ann Rairigh have been dazzling galleries and judges alike everywhere they go, gaining a Number Six Dog All Breeds ranking along the way.

GLOUSTER KC OF VIRGINIA DAY TWO

GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy

The Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, went three for four in Hampton VA, walking away with today’s BIS at the Gloucester Kennel Club of Virginia’s day two show.  Joining him at the closer for the cluster were the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Gemini Fallchase The Butler Did It, the American Foxhound, GCH CH Kiarry‘s Foolish Pride, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Lil‘Itch Steeplechase, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH Ta Sen Bond James Bond, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Myshara’s Dream Girl.   

Malachy, currently the Number Two Dog All Breeds, has collected five of his 16 big rosettes this year during the month of May.  We would say spring has sprung.

CINCINNATI KENNEL CLUB DAY TWO

GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici

The Cincinnati Kennel Club ended the holiday weekend in Hamilto OH and their day two show with Kimberly Meredith-Cavanna choosing the last winner of the set. Her options were Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, CH Foxvale Foxbrook Dare to Cruise, 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 Buddy Goodman, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, the Boston Terrier, GCH CH Ken's N' Roobarb N' The Horse Ya Rode In On, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder.

It was the stylish Doberman, Fifi, collecting another BIS.  Fifi was piloted to the win by breeder/owner Jocelyn Mullins.   She now has seven all breed Bests and is eyeing a Top Ten berth,  Check back with us midweek to see if this week’s wins were enough to make it.

NEW CASTLE KC DAY TWO

CH Mistybrook Milagros GQ

Eric Ringle closed the five day marathon in New Castle PA for the New Castle Kennel Club.  The seven who made it all the way to the end were the Vizsla, CH Artisan Grouse Point Pink’s Floyd, the Otterhound, CH Lonestar Angus Prime Choice, the Samoyed, CH Echo’s Clearly Cabaka, the Kerry Blue Terrier, CH Heritage Mickey Devine of Kilgawny, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Vogelflight’s “Honor” to Pillowalk, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Mistybrook Milagros GQ.

His BIS was the Sheltie, Polo.  It was Polo’s first BIS and just his second Group First this year.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Jan Williams & Renee Guillierie, owner Rita Von Pusch, and handler Jessica Starbuck.

UNION COUNTY KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH De Lamer Point Break
(Photo by Angela Stein)

The Union County Kennel Club wound up the five day stay in Freehold NJ today with Avi Marshak choosing the BIS.  His final final seven were the Weimaraner, GCH CH Northwoods Send Money Honey, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession, the Sealyham Terrier, GCH CH Efbe’s Goodspice Easy Money, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Sheeba Mark Twain, the Schipperke, GCH CH De Lamer Point Break, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

His Best In Show was the Schipperke, Surfer.  It’s the first this year for Surfer and breeder/handler Krista Nuovo.  Congratulations to Krista, co-breeder John Penatello, and owners NanciEllyn Lazarowitz & Douglas Mankovich.

HANGTOWN KC OF PLACERVILLE CA DAY TWO

GCH CH Catanya’s Latin Lover

We have results from one of yesterday's west coast shows. This one comes in from the Sierra foothills of Northern California where the Hangtown Kennel Club Of Placerville CA held their second show in their hometown.  Dr Dale Simmons chose his BIS from the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH Robin Crest Great Expectations, the Saluki, CH Bel S.Mbran Hermione Al Sayad, the Alaskan Malamute, GCH CH Catanya’s Latin Lover, the Miniature Schnauzer, GCH CH Lewis’s Red Hot Chili Pepper, the day one winner, the Papillion, GCH CH Titian’s Risky Business, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Baystar’s Atrantic Sweet Maple.

Best went to the Malamute, Ricky.  All three of Ricky’s BIS this year have come this month.  We call that momentum.
               

KALAMAZOO KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Sugarbush American Girl,

Sonny Ambrosio kept things rolling today in Kalamazoo MI for the Kalamazoo Kennel Club.  Sonny’s seven were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Newfoundland, CH Windhaven’s here’s A Story, the Irish Terrier, GCH CH Sugarbush American Girl, the Brussels Griffon, CH Chismick’s Lights on Broadway, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Rolf’s Zabad love Me Tender, and the Australian Cattle Dog, GCH CH Carben Copy If the Shoe Fits.

Best went to the Irish Terrier, Kit. It’s the third BIS for two and half year old Kit.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Thomas & Diana Miller and handler Allison B Sunderman.   

MID-CONTINENT KC OF TULSA DAY ONE

GCH CH Jodell Boogie Back To Texas

Out in Tulsa OK dog fanciers are on day three and the Mid-Continent Kennel Club Of Tulsa is on day one.  Dana Cline had the task of choosing a BIS from the Weimaraner, GCH CH Win'Weim's It's My Grey Goose, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH Jodell Boogie Back To Texas, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall I Dream of Style, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Alpine’s Ring of Fire, the Japanese Chin, GCH CH Kelaury Good Luck from Wesyng, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy,  and the Australian Shepherd, CH Copperridge’s One Time Offer.

He chose the PBGV, Texas, as his Best.  It’s the third this year for Texas and owner/handler Janice Hayes.                                                   

GLOUSTER KC OF VIRGINIA

GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream

(Photo by Infocubymiguel)

W Everett Dean Jr took over today in Hampton VA for the Glouster Kennel Club of Virginia.  He was greeted in the final ring by the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Gemini Fallchase The Butler Did It, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH Celestial CJ’s Hearts On Fire, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Norfolk Terrier, GCH CH Cracknor Cross the Ts, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Chow Chow, CH Dreamland’s American Revolution, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Agua Dulce Popcorn Popper.

The one who impressed him today was the Boxer, Scarlett.  The win, her 13th this year, will give Scarlett sole possession of the Number Four Dog All Breeds title for the moment.

CINCINNATI KENNEL CLUB DAY ONE

GCH CH Buddy Goodman

In Hamilton OH, the Cincinnati Kennel Club closed their day one show with Mareth Kipp pondering the BIS decision.  She chose her Best of the Brittany, GCH CH Shelittany Against All Odds, 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 Buddy Goodman, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Hillwood Ale Kai Walkin On Air, or the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder.

Best went to the Skye, Buddy.  Buddy is the most consistent Terrier currently competing with 46 Terrier Group Firsts.  This is his sixth all breed BIS.

PLAINFIELD KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH D'Oro Solidos Feliciano Uno

One of two five day clusters this week is in Freehold NJ where there has been lots of excitement this week.  Today the Plainfielkd Kennel Club invited judge Carlos Navarro of Mexico to pick his best of the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Tender Is The Night, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession, the Rottweiler, GCH CH D'Oro Solidos Feliciano Uno, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Castle Rock's Sbigstaff Mad About You, the Toy Manchester Terrier, CH Cottage Lake Bela Horizonte, the Dalmatian, CH Spotlight’s Ruffian, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

Living up to his name it was the Rottweiler, Lucky, picking up his second all breed BIS of the year.     Congratulations to breeder/owner Deborah Cabe, owner Harry Cabe, and handler Michelle Scott.

TRUMBULL COUNTY KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Vogelflight’s “Honor” to Pillowtalk

The Trumbull County Kennel Club finished up their second show of the five day holiday in New Castle PA with James Fredericksen calling the Best In Show.  His seven hopefuls were the Irish Setter, GCH CH Greengate’s The Boss at Beaubriar RN, the Whippet, CH Clubhouse Summit Let Me Entertain U, the Bernese Mountain Dog, GCH CH Blumoon's Tanzenite V Blackrock, The Kerry Blue, GCH CH Alainn Dugan, the Pug, GCH CH Caper’s Sirius Endeavor, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Vogelflight’s “Honor” to Pillowtalk, the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Mistybrook Milagros GQ.

His BIS was the Bichon, Honor.  It’s the fourth this year for Honor and handler Lisa Bettis.

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Szumeria’s Wildwood Silver Six Pence

Sam Houston MacDonald was in Pomona CA yesterday for the San Gabriel Valley Kennel Club’s final.   She had the stellar seven of the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH Shortales N Cahoots W Irondale JH, the Bloodhound, GCH CH Quiet Creek’s Kiss and Tell, the Kuvasz, GCH CH Szumeria’s Wildwood Silver Six Pence, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH Steele Your Heart, the Pomeranian, CH Cliffrose Call of the Dove, the Miniature Poodle, CH Danfour Debutante, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Segni at Coventry.

He chose the Kuvazs, Tanner.  Tanner, the winningest Kuvazs in AKC history now has 15 all breed BIS on his resume, eight this year.

GRAND RAPIDS KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction

(Photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

The Grand Rapids Kennel Club held capped their show yesterday with Dr Robert Indeglia’s final.  His super seven included the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Great Pyrenees, GCH CH Beren's Hope Of Thorn Hill , the Irish Terrier, GCH CH Sugarbush American Girl, a Yorkshire Terrier from the Bred By Exhibitor class, Vicki Lyn’s To Fast To Furious, the Lowchen, GCH CH Touche’s Undercover Agent Rainbow, and also from the classes, the Australian Shepherd, Thornapple Operation Chaos.

BIS went to AKC’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the Cocker, Beckham.  Beckham has had a practice of winning big shows at the big moments.  This one, his 19th this year, was worth 1343 points.

LANGLEY KENNEL CLUB DAY TWO

GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy

The  nation’s Number Two Dog All Breeds, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, picked up his second BIS of the weekend, catching the eye of judge Carol Kniebusch Noe at yesterday’s Langley Kennel Club’s day two show.  Malachy and owner/handler David Fitzpatrick bested the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Gemini Fallchase The Butler Did It, the American Foxhound, GCH CH Kiarry‘s Foolish Pride, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Australian Terrier, GCH CH Kambara‘s Zebulon, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH Ta Sen Bond James Bond, and the Border Collie, GCH CH Bon-Clyde’s Take One.

Is Malachy beginning a summer surge?  Read about it here first.

SEMINOLE KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Chesterhope Sharp As

Before we launch into today’s coverage, let’s catch you up on some of the earlier shows.  Patricia Leakey Brenner had the first final on Friday in Tulsa OK for the day one show of the Seminole Kennel Club.  The first seven of the set were  the Pointer, GCH CH Chesterhope Sharp As, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH GCH CH Jodell Boogie Back To Texas, the Great Dane, GCH CH Rubt's Jewel of Honesty, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Alpine’s Ring of Fire, the Japanese Chin, GCH CH Kelaury Good Luck from Wesyng, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy,  and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Aubrey's Tails of Mystery.

Day one’s BIS was the Pointer, McKenzie.  It’s the first AKC BIS for five year old McKenzie who hails from New Zealand.  That’s nearly 8,000 miles from home, folks.  We, love the way the dog game is bringing the world together.  Congratulations to breeder Diane O'Neill, owners Jennifer Mosing & Paige O'Neill, and handler Ashlie Whitmore standing in for Brian Livingston.

GCH CH Win'Weim's It's My Grey Goose

The SKC’s day two final was captained by Erkia Hoffman Gatti who had her pick of the Weimaraner, GCH CH Win'Weim's It's My Grey Goose,the Basenji, GCH CH Signet Meisterhaus Gossip Girl, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall I Dream of Style, the Border Terrier, GCH cH Devon Semper Fi, the Chinese Crested, GCH CH Silvercreeks Friendship Is Golden, the previously mentioned Bichon, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Delux Think Tank at Runamok.

Best went to the Weimaraner, Goose.  Although he had eleven Sporting groups to his credit before Friday, he had not won a BIS before.  Congratulations to .  Breeders/owners Dr Dana Massey & Susan Line and co-breeders Amy & Michael Anderson.