BUTTE COUNTY KC DAY TWO

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

Our dog show weekend ended this afternoon in Gridley CA with the day two show of the Butte County Kennel Club.  Pat Trotter had the closing final and her choice of the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Gaia of Yoshida Enterprise Jp, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Field’s Bahama Sands, the Bernese Mountain Dog, Super Foot Elysian Garden Sotel, 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 the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Terra’s Annie Z Get Your Gun.

Her BIS was the lovely Whippet, Tawny.   It’s the eleventh BIS this year for AKC’s Number Eleven Dog All Breeds.

BUTTE COUNTY KC DAY ONE

The dog show weekend is still going on in the Northern California hamlet of Gridley, 50 miles due north of Sacramento, where the Butte County Kennel Club held their first of two shows yesterday.   Marilynn Mincey’s final seven were the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Gaia of Yoshida Enterprise Jp, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Field’s Bahama Sands, the Bernese Mountain Dog, Super Foot Elysian Garden Sotel, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks a Peek, the Miniature Pinscher, Redstars Winter Academy Award, the French Bulldog, GCH CH Lebull’s New Hope Wooly Bully, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Terra’s Annie Z Get Your Gun.

Her BIS was the imported Bernese.  At this point we are still searching for details for this five year old dog.  We do know that he was bred by Naoyuki Suzuki, is owned by Linda Morton, and handled by Kristina Rickard.  Congratulations to them all.

Check back with us this evening for results on today’s show in Gridley.

MISSOURI RHINELAND KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession

(Photo by Derek Glas)

It’s Tuesday morning and we still have weekend results.   We start at Purina Farms, in Gray Summit MO near St Louis.  The Missouri Rhineland Kennel Club wrapped up the five days of limited breed & all breed shows with their second installment of the series.  Kent Delaney’s seven hopefuls were the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Gemini Fall Chase The Butler Did It, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Chancellor High Flyin' Gladiator, the Norfolk Terrier, GCH CH Bigwig's Mack The Knife, the Pf, GCH CH Dynasty's Shooter Of The Pines, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy, & the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Bandheim’s Captain Crunch.

It was the winningest 15” Beagle in AKC history, Lola, closing the set with flair.  Lola and breeder/owner/handler Marcelo Chagas have crisscrossed the US the past two years charming judges & galleries alike.  We have this as Lola’s seventh BIS this year & 39th career all breed Best.

YAKIMA VALLEY KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Parisans Helo of Riverridge

The Rottweiler, GCH CH Parisans Helo of Riverridge, made a big splash this weekend in Yakima WA, taking both the big rosettes at the Yakima Valley Kennel Club‘s shows.  “Helo” was joined in John Ramirez’ final by the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Darkover Don’t Dream It’s Over, the Greyhound, GCH CH Helios Foxglove AtHeart,  the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Alpine’s Highwayman, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Winterkloud Winston, the Dalmatian, CH Country Luvz a Rockstar, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Dansen Karousel Ride.

Sunday Helo and BIS judge Dr Donald Gill shared the final ring with the aforementioned AmStaff, Affenpinscher, & Dalmatian, the Parti-Color Cocker Spaniel, CH My-Ida-Ho N Jems Captain, the Redbone Coonhound, CH Eskai’s Sir Kasper, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Mistybrooks Extreme Caution.

These are first BIS this year for the three year old.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Suzanne J Eikanger-Stoops, co-breeder Pam Boles and owners  Rod Ramsour & Todd Johnston.

KENNEL CLUB OF PASADENA

GCH CH Steele Your Heart

(Photo by Infocusbymiguel)

Next we head out to West Coast to Pasadena CA where the hometown Kennel Club of Pasadena held sway for two days.  Day one ended with Peggy Haas in the final ring with the English Setter, GCH CH Oakley's B'Dazzled, the Basenji, GCH CH Jasiri Sukari Bucking the Trend, the Newfoundland, GCH CH Pawsinn Threeponds Lancelot, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH Steele Your Heart, the Pomeranian, GCH CH CR Simply Irresistible, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Australian Cattle Dog, GCH CH Carbon Copy's if the Shoe Fits.

Her BIS was the Wire Fox, Eira.  It’s the second BIS this season for Eira and handler Gabriel Rangel.  Both BIS have come in the last 30 days.  We think this one is starting to hit her stride.

GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore

Sunday Saturday finalists, the Pom, the Poodle, & the Cattle Dog would join Beverly Capstick and the . German Shorthair Pointer, GCH CH Shortales N Cahoots W Irondale, the Borzoi, GCH CH Aashtoria Wildhunt Hidden Agenda, the Siberian Husky, GCH CH Alnisar's Princess Anastacia, and the Smooth Fox Terrier,  Lil'Itch WeDigIt Forevver Ammber.

BIS went to the country’s Number Three Dog All Breeds, the Standard Poodle, Ally.  Ally and handler Tim Brazier have now collected 19 all breed BIS this year.  Things could get really interesting during the second half of the year.

SOUTHERN INDIANA KC DAY TWO

Robert Frost had the final final at Sunday’s Southern Indiana Kennel Club Show in Corydon IN.  His options were the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Reece Afterhours The Buck Stops Here, the Pharaoh Hound, CH Tiara Ne-Kabu Abu Simbel Ankh, the Cane Corso, CH Titus L'Asino, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Brightlucks Prancing Pirate JE, the Pug, CH Fantasy's Timeless Smooth Operator, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Dalarno Nite Song At Morningstar.

He chose the three year old Pharaoh Hound.  This one has been knocking at the door for the last two years, winning seven Hound Groups in limited showing.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Jan Ault & Kim Greg and owner Tia Lyons.  Now if we can just get a photo of this camera shy guy.

FOX RIVER VALLEY KC

GCH CH Meadowlake Simply Sinful

Chicago area fanciers were in Woodstock IL this weekend for the Fox River Valley Kennel Club’s two shows.    Saturday they were treated to Merle Taylor’s final with the Golden Retriever, CH Malagold's Wish Upon A Star, the Basset Hound, GCH CH Fort Merrill Topsfield Yahoo, the Great Dane, GCH CH Diola's Start Your Engines, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Meadowlake Simply Sinful, the Brussels Griffon, GCH CH Knolland Amber Moon, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Ri Lee's Diamonds Are Forever, and the Belgian Tervuren, DC HR Magical Dragon's Wizard CD RE TD HSAds HSBs NF.

BIS at the opener was the Border Terrier, Maya.  That’s three for Maya this season, all of which have come in the last 30 days.  She also has a suit case full of Terrier Group firsts, all good enough for us to say this is a DOG2WATCH.

GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers

Tom Kilcullen celebrated his birthday Sunday by choosing the day two BIS.  His options were the English Springer Spaniel, Foxboro Rendition Top Call, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Wynsyr Taking Chances, the Samoyed, GCH CH Sammantic Now Or Never, the Norfolk Terrier, GCH CH Max-Well's Violet, the Shih Tzum GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, the previously named Tibetan Terrier, and the Border Collie, GCH CH Bon-Clyde's Pistol Pete Of Nahrof.

He chose the striking Shih Tzu, Austin.  Austin seems to have hit a summer bloom, collecting a National Specialty win and two BIS in the last 30 days.

WRIGHTSTOWN PENNSYLVANIA

GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari

Wrightstown PA was the site for three all breed shows this past weekend.  Read about the fun they had at the Greater Philadelphia Dog Fanciers Association show here. 

On Saturday the Huntingdon Valley Kennel Club hosted with Marjorie Underwood doing the final.  The seven she saw were the Brittany, CH Carrollton’s Count Lancelot, the Whippet, CH Seaspells Point Cabria, the Great Dane, GCH CH Lobato’s Jitterbug Man, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Lomondview Clementina, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, the Miniature Poodle, CH Surrey Sugar Baby, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Pine Hill’s Payday Of Hayshill.

Her BIS was the Affenpinscher, Joey.  Joey is keeping things tight in the Top Five Dogs All Breeds this year with his ninth big rosette.

 

GCH CH Lobato’s Jitterbug Man

Sunday Barbara Rupert was in the BIS ring for the Burlington County Kennel Club.  She chose her Best from the aforementioned Great Dane, Scottie, Affenpinscher, & Poodle, the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Tender Is The Night, Afghan Hound, CH Gabriel's Thrilled-T-Bits, and the Australian Cattle Dog, CH TK Rocks Running Like The Wind

Picking up his second BIS of the set was the Dane, James.  James is fulfilling his DOG2WATCH promise with his seventh Best of the year, three of which have come in the last two weekends.  The big guy is on a roll!

GRAY SUMMIT MISSOURI

GCH CH Thaon’s Mowgli

Time for Monday Morning Mop Up.   We will start in Gray Summit MO where the Mississippi Valley Kennel Club and the Missouri Rhineland Kennel Club have combined for four all breed shows.  You can read about Friday’s MVKC opener here. 

On Saturday Gene Blake took to the final ring to assess the Clumber Spaniel, GCH CH Nexus Dark Horse, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Thaon’s Mowgli, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Chancellor High Flyin Gladiator, the Parson Russell Terrier, Fox Valley Twist N Shout, the Blenheim & Prince Charles English Toy Spaniel, GCH CH Loujons Back Road To Parris, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Bandheim’s Captain Crunch.

He went with the Afghan Hound, Mowgli.  Mowgli has been a regular in the BIS ring these past three years.  He finished 2010 with five all breed Bests and 19 Hound Groups.  This is his first BIS this year.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Jay T Hafford & James Blanchard and owners Debbie Rogers & Ann Sterner.

GCH CH Jadems Rhythm N Boo
 (Photo by Tom Weigand, The Winning Image)

The MRKC took over on Sunday, capping the day with Carolyn Herbel’s final.  Her seven were the Golden Retriever, Dutch Hollow And Ducktales Cache, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession, the Mastiff, GCH CH Jadems Rhythm N Boo, the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier, GCH CH Doubloons Salt Of The Earth, the Italian Greyhound, GCH CH Lorac All The Way, the above named Bichon, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Aubrey Tails Of Mystery.

Her BIS was the Mastiff, Moose.  This imposing fellow is the country’s Number One Mastiff and now he has his first all breed BIS.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Tina Woods and handler Pamela Gilley.

The action at Purina Farms continues today with the MRKC's day two show.

SHASTA KENNEL CLUB DAY TWO

GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks a Peek

Today was day two of four in the Northern California town of Gridley.  Charles Trotter had today’s Shasta Kennel Club final and his choice of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, GCH CH Javahill Surf ‘N Aloha Sun, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, GCH CH Regulus Speeding Bullet, 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 the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Adamamt of Redfive Jp.

Best went to the country’s Number One Terrier, the Smooth Fox, Adam.  It’s Adam’s tenth big rosette of the season.

FLATIONS KC DAY TWO

CH Pleasant Hill Magnum Of Samara

We go to the Rockies for our next report from the day two show of the Flatirons Kennel Club in Longmont CO.  Carl Liepmann’s line up included the Irish setter, GCH CH Tramore Just Showing Off, the Whippet, GCH CH Charlamar’s Designer Jeans at Oxford, the Boxer R & G’s Mystical Dancer, the Miniature Schnauzer, CH Dry Dock Bobby J Bayou, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Miletree Northern Star, the Miniature Poodle, GCH CH Algeria Independent Declaration, and the Canaan Dog, CH Pleasant Hill Magnum of Samara.

It was the Canaan, Mag, getting his BIS of the year.  Canaans are among the rarest of the AKC breeds, ranking 163 in the registry.  Mag had one BIS in 2010 and was this year’s breed winner at the Westminster Kennel Club show.  Congratulations to breeder Donna Dodson, owner Pamela Stacey Rosman and handler Colton Johnson.

OLIVE BRANCH MS KC

GCH CH Chesterhope Sharp As

We have some mostly complete results from this weekend’s Olive Branch Mississippi Kennel Club shows in Southaven MS.   Saturday’s opener had Kathleen Steen pondering the Pointer, GCH CH Chesterhope Sharp As, the Whippet, Redglen Rock the Casbah, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall I Dream of Style, the Scottish Terrier, CH Donnchadh Box Of Rox, the Yorkshire Terrier, GCH CH Tophat That's Amore, the Bichon Frise, CH Dognew‘s Got to Get You into My Life, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Myshara’s Dream Girl.

Best went to the Pointer, Mckenzie.  An import from New Zealand, Mckenzie  just picked up his first AKC BIS last weekend.  We’ll be looking for this one next week.

Sunday ended with Sandra Goose Allen in the final ring with the Pointer, Mckenzie, the Longhaired Dachshund, GCH CH Seidach's Diggin' Up Bones, the above named Boxer, the Standard Manchester Terrier, CH Rum Runner's Careless Love UDY, the Papillon, CH Zelicaon Honey Bear Amanti, the French Bulldog, GCH CH Justus I’m Your Man, and the aforementioned Aussie.

Her Best was the two year old Dachshund.  It’s his first all breed BIS. Congratulations to breeder/handler Sue Cassel, co-breeder Gerry Thornton &  owners Beth & Buddy Wuest.

FRAMINGHAM DISTRICT KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Rojon’s Say Yes

Up in New England, David Kirkland closed the weekend in Wrentham MA for the Framingham District Kennel Club.  Vying for Best In Show were the Vizsla, GCH CH Cinnabar’s Sasco Finale, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Langrigg Star of the Stage, the Great Dane, GCH CH Rojon’s Say Yes, the American Staffordshire, GCH CH Castle Rock's SBigStaff Mad About You, the Havanese, GCH CH Fuzzy Farm Qbin Who’s On First, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Riverside’s the Sisters, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

His Best was the Great Dane, Liza.  Just two year’s old, Liza is a BIS &, multi BISS winner, but this is her first all breed BIS this year.  Congratulations to breederAdam Protos, owners Mary Anne Zanetos, Sharron Barney & Norvel & Warren Benoit, and handler Jeff Lawrence.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA DAY TWO

GCH CH Dee Little Who‘s the Boss

We return to the East Coast, Charlottesville VA, to be specific, where Sharol Candace Way’s seven finalists at the day two show of the Charlottesville - Albemarle Kennel Club were 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 Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Bayleigh Shaireab Pinball Wizard, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Dee Little Who‘s the Boss, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH Ta Sen Bond James Bond, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Xtacee Dancin in the Moonlight.

Her BIS was the Pom, Boss.  It’s the first for this little charmer.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Christine Crane, co-breeder Chris Heartz and co-owner Cindy Crane.

TOLEDO KENNEL CLUB DAY TWO

GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy

Our first Sunday report rolls in from Maumee OH where the Toledo Kennel Club wrapped up their two day stay.  Elizabeth Muthard chose her best from the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova, the Saluki, GCH CH Z’Bee’s Akissla Cocoachino, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Waybroke Broxden Turning Tanner, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Standard Poodle, CH Hillwood Ale Kai Anthony, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Equinox Ad Astra.

It was the Peke, Malachy, posting the back2back BIS.  How big a boost in the 2011 rankings race will BIS #18 give Malchy?  Check in with us later this week to see.

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.