ST PETERSBURG DFA DAY ONE

GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare

Frank Sabella was in Palmetto FL today to choose a BIS for the St Petersburg Dog Fanciers Association.  His finalists were the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Gemini Fallchase The Butler Did It, the Greyhound, GCH CH GrandCru Clos Erasmus, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Cammcastle’s My Gigolo, the Skye Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare, the Miniature Poodle, CH Karadale‘s Bold‘N McDreamy, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Sunburst One Cool Dude.

His BIS was the MinPin, Classie.  DOG2WATCH Classie now has five all breed Bests and 30 Toy Group firsts this year.

WESTERN CAROLINA DFA DAY ONE

GCH CH Caper’s Sirius Endeavor

We move to Waynesville NC to tell you about the day one show of the Western Carolina Dog Fanciers Association.  Charles Olvis’s line up consisted of the Irish Setter, CH Trendsetters’ Double or Nothing, the 13” Beagle, CH Skyline’s Dream Big, the Boxer, CH Sandy Hill’s Senorita Lolita, the Kerry Blue Terrier, GCH CH Top Gun Ranging Ring of Blueaire, the Pug, GCH CH Caper’s Sirius Endeavor, the Miniature Poodle, CH Aery’s Athena at Morning Glory, and the Puli, GCH CH Cordmaker Rumpus Bumpus.

It was the Pug, Rufus, taking home the big rosette.  It was his third BIS in the last eight days.  When a Pug gets on a roll, better stay out of the way.

GRAND TRAVERSE KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction

(Photo  by Jeffrey Hanlin)

The nation’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction,  increased the pressure on Numbers Two & Three, picking up the back2back BIS at today’s second iteration of the Grand Traverse Kennel Club in that Michigan City. 

James Fredericksen might have chosen the 13“ Beagle, GCH CH Werff’s Apple of My Eye, the Siberian Husky, Indigo Synama Wood Imp, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Strozzavolpe Wait Until Dark, the Maltese, GCH CH Ta-Jon’s Just Bee-Ing Silly, the Schipperke, Beachview’s Trigger Happy Girlfriend, or the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Quiche’s Grand Finale, but he didn’t.

Beckham and handler Michael Pitts have now collected 23 BIS this season.

NORTH SHIORE KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Castle Rock's SBigStaff Mad About You

In Topsfield MA the North Shore Kennel Club stayed over for a second day.  Dr Thomas Davies’s select seven were the Vizsla, CH Suzu’s Hard Nut to Crack, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, GCH CH Kuluta Along the Watchtower, the Boxer, CH Jacquet’s Laredo El Encanto, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Castle Rock's SBigStaff Mad About You, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, the Dalmatian, CH Riverside’s The Sisters, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Windfall Slamdunk.

BIS went to the AmStaff, Maddy.  Maddy and handler Kim Rudzik have collected an admirable eight all breed Bests this season.

ECHO HILLS KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Waybroke Broxden Turning Tanner

The Echo Hills Kennel Club joined the doggy fun today with their day one show in Troy Ohio.  Kenneth Falconi had the options of the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Mt View’s Ripsnorter Silver Charm, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Xenos Jimlet, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Hollywood’s Catwoman, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Waybroke Broxden Turning Tanner, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Krissy’s Malibu Dreams, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Legacy’s Bold Venture.

His Best was the Smooth Fox, Tanner.   It’s the third BIS of the season for Tanner and breeder/owner/handler Amy Booth.

IDAHO DAY FOUR OF SIX

GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore

If we had told you in January that at the season’s mid point our top three dogs would be tied for most BIS, you wouldn’t have believed me, but it is true!

We’ve just heard that the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, picked up her 22nd big rosette of the year in Blackfoot ID at the day two show of the Eagle Rock Kennel Club.  Ally and handler Tim Brazier were joined in George Boulton’s final by the English Setter, GCH CH Oakley's B'Dazzled, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline's Chanel, the Boxer, GCH CH R and G's Mystical Dancer, the Norfolk Terrier, GCH CH Max-Well's Rainbow, the Pekingese, GCH CH Dunkirk Copyright, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Mistybrook's Panda Crossing.

We don’t have all the numbers in yet, but we do know that this race gets closer with each weekend.

DUNKIRK NY, DAY TWO OF FOUR

GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy

Up on Lake Erie it was the Conewango Kennel Club’s turn to host in Dunkirk NY.  Ann Hearn had a stellar seven of the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Tender Is The Night, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Welsh Terrier, CH Hapitails Lady Guinevere at Teritails, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Bulldog to be named later, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Winsome Love Remembears.

Best went to the country’s Number Two Dog All Breeds, the Peke, Malachy.  Malachy continues to make gains on the Number One Dog and now has 22 BIS this year, equaling the number won by the Number One Dog.  Now that’s something to think about.

GRAND TRAVERSE KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction

(Photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

The Grand Traverse Kennel Club kicked off a three day set in their Michigan hometown  today.  Jane Forsyth had the first final and saw the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH Soletrader Bjorn Borg, the Siberian Husky, CH Indigo Synama Wood Imp, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Strozzavolpe Wait Until Dark, the Maltese, GCH CH Ta-Jon’s Just Bee-Ing Silly, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Vogel flight’s “Honor” to Pillowtalk, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Oakhurst Crusin’ In Chrome.

Her BIS was AKC’s Number One Dog All Breed’s, the Cocker, Beckham.  Beckham still enjoys a substantial lead on the rest of the field, if not as large as last month.  Today’s win is his 22nd big rosette of the year.

NORTH SHORE KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Langrigg Star of the Stage

The weekend got under way in New England today with the day one show of the North Shore Kennel Club in Topsfield MA.  Mrs Terry DiPeitro had her pick of the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Signature of Telltale, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Langrigg Star of the Stage, the Leonberger, GCH CH Valioso Von Alpensee, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Castle Rock's SBigStaff Mad About You , the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Rinchen Sashi's Blazing Bijou D'Inde, and the Puli, GCH CH Fuzzy Farm Twist and Shout.

She chose the Beagle, Sage, as her BIS.  Sage is currently is leading the variety in breed points.  Today’s win brings her 2011 total to three all breed Bests and 16 Hound Group Firsts.

GORDON SETTER CLUB OF AMERICA

GCH CH Sastya's Eleven Eleven

The Gordon Setter Club of America was in Canton OH this past week for their 2011 National Specialty.  Michael Faulkner did the regular classes as chose as his BISS GCH CH Sastya's Eleven Eleven.  Additional winners included BOS CH Windcrest Some Kind of Wonderful, BOW/WB Amberlove Brooklyn's Bridge, & WD Firethorn Spring Run Eye Sea No Evil.

Just two years old, Teddy and handler Mary Grill have already started getting noticed in the all breed world, collecting their first Sporting Group One just last month.  Our congratulations to breeder/owner Mary Ann Leonard., co-breeder S Puhalla, and owner William Leonard.

IDAHO DAY THREE OF SIX

GCH CH Starline’s Chanel

(Photo  by Carol Beuchat)

The Idaho Odyssey moved to Blackfoot today for the first of four shows.  Today’s installment was the day one show of the Eagle Rock Kennel Club.  Gary Doerge’s final included the Flat Coated Retriever, GCH CH Blacklace Magic Mocha Sapphire, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Boxer, GCH CH R and G’s Mystical Dancer, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Random Ruse, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Tamarin Top Banana, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Enchanted’s American Thunder.

Best was the Whippet, Chanel.  Cha Cha and handler Lori Wilson now have more than 200 Hound Groups to their credit.  Pretty spiffy.

DUNKIRK NY, DAY ONE OF FOUR

GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream
(Photo by Infocusbymiguel)

The up state town of Dunkirk NY joined the dog show fun today with the Olean Kennel Club’s first show of the weekend.  Donna Buxton chose her BIS from the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Cuttis Island Boston Bruin, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the West Highland White Terrier, CH Back Bay He’s the Man for Mi, the Pug, GCH CH Kenshei And That’s The Way It Is, the Tibetan Spaniel, GCH CH Shenanwood Simply Imagine This, and the Border Collie, CH Little Sure Shot Annie RA.

Her Best was the country’s Number Six Dog All Breeds, the Boxer, Scarlett.   While our Number One Dog has a comfortable lead over the field for the moment, the rest of our Top Ten are in a tight race for the remaining positions.  Scarlett’s 14th BIS of the year may very well move her up the ranks, but then there is lots of weekend to go yet.

IDAHO DAY TWO OF SIX

GCH CH Blacklace Magic Mocha Sapphire

Day two of the Idaho Odyssey ended with Robert Shreve picking a BIS for the Snake River Canyon kennel Club.  The seven finalists in Filer ID were the Flat Coated Retriever, GCH CH Blacklace Magic Mocha Sapphire, the Pharaoh Hound, GCH CH Northgate‘s As You Like It, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Parisan‘s Helo of Riverridge, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Random Ruse, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Tamarin Top Banana, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Leeason Rock My Soul.

His pick was the Flat Coat, Koby.  The BIS winning eight year old has more than 100 Sporting Group placements to his credit.  This is his first BIS of the year.  Congratulations to breeder Kathy Kondrat and owners Ken & Cathy Johnson.

IDAHO DAY ONE OF SIX

GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore

As we warned you yesterday, the dog show week is already upon us.  Today William Cunnigham had the first of six finals in Idaho this week, the day one show of the Snake River Canyon Kennel Club in Filer ID.  His seven eager candidates were the Flat Coated Retriever, GCH CH Blacklace Magic Mocha Sapphire, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Boxer, GCH CH R and G’s Mystical Dancer, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Random Ruse, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Tamarin Top Banana, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Old English Sheepdog, Ch Loehr’s Major Attraction.

Day one went to the Poodle, Ally.  The win leaves Ally right on the heels of the Number Two Dog All Breeds.  With five more shows to go this week in Idaho, we suspect this series could be a game changer.

TACOMA KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Gamegards Rhythm Of The Rain

Before we close it up for the night, we want to give you the last of this past weekend’s reports.  From Puyallup WA we hear that the BIS winner of Sunday’s Tacoma Kennel Club show was the Rottweiler, GCH CH Gamegards Rhythm Of The Rain.   Cadey was accompanied in Gene Miller’s final by the Golden Retriever, CH Shadowland's Paws For Applause At Tristar RN, the 15” Beagle, Cherry Creek Believe It Or Not, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH McVan’s Be Bob Baby, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Full Of Malarkey Miles Of Aisles, the American Eskimo Dog, CH Smokey Mtn Trader Pup, and the Belgian Tervuren, CH Sky Acres Flying Solo.

It was the first all breed BIS for the multiple BISS winner.  At just two years old, she is just getting started.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Victoria Weaver & Pamela Marsh, owner Cheryl Krown, and handler Jessy Sutton.

IDAHO ODYSSEY

Shoshone Falls, Snake River Canyon, ID

AKC clubs have become wonderfully innovative in their show offerings.  Just look at this week’s schedule and you will find some less than well traveled locales with multiple shows.  For those who just can’t get enough showing, head for scenic state of Idaho.  The fun begins tomorrow with the Snake River Canyon Kennel Club Of Idaho’s first of two shows in Filer after which the Eagle Rock Kennel Club & Pocatello Kennel Club will pick it up on Thursday 150 miles east in Blackfoot where they have four shows scheduled.

While no where else can you get six shows in one week, exhibitors in the Northeast will have a virtual smorgasbord of shows.  You can get four in upstate New York with the Olean Kennel Club & the  Conewango Valley Kennel Club in Dunkirk NY, three in New England with the North Shore Kennel Club & the Middlesex County Kennel Club in Topsfield MA, or two in eastern PA with the Bryn Mawr Kennel Club in Ludwigs Corner.

The sole Mid Atlantic option this week is in Waynesville NC where the Western Carolina Dog Fanciers Association has two shows scheduled.  There are even two shows in beautiful Palmetto FL courtesy of the St. Petersburg Dog Fanciers Association.

Once again there are lots of choice for fanciers in the Great Lakes states.  In Ohio it’s the Echo Hills Kennel Club Of Ohio two shows in Troy, in Michigan it’s the Grand Traverse Kennel Club two shows in their hometown, and in Illinois Terrier enthusiasts will sandwich the Great Lakes All Terrier Association’s Saturday event between the Little Fort Kennel Club Of Waukegan’s two shows, all in Grayslake.

In the Heartland, try the Fort Dodge Kennel Club’s twofer in Fort Dodge IA or the Rolla Missouri Kennel Club’s two shows at Purina Farms in Gray Summit MO, preceded by Friday’s Gateway Non-Sporting Dog Club limited breed show, or head down to the town with a split personality, Texarkana, for two shows with the kennel Club of Texarkana.  Both shows will be on the Arkansas side of town.

If you are on the West Coast you can opt for the Idaho odyssey or the Bahia Sur Kennel Club Of Chula Vista two shows in that Mexican border town.  Wherever you choose to visit an AKC dog show, prepare to fall in love with a pure bred AKC dog.

PADUCAH KENLL CLUB DAY TWO

GCH CH Caper's Sirius Endeavor

We have yet another BACK2BACK winner to report to you.   This one came at the day two show of the Paducah Kennel Club show in Paducah KY.    You can read about day one here.

Jon Cole made it two in a row for the Pug, GCH CH Caper's Sirius Endeavor.  Rufus & owner handler Linda Rowell were challenged for the win by the Golden Retriever, CH Trekkers Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, the Whippet, Chereche' Bearfoot Hooker, the Bullmastiff, GCH Newcastle's Picturesque Picasso, the Norfolk Terrier, GCH CH Bigwig's Mack The Knife, the Standard Poodle, Vetset Blueskies No Hesitation, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Kylene Eden The Dragonslayer.

Congratulations to Linda, breeders/owners Phil & Carol Fisher, and owner John Rowell.

LAKE MINNETONKA KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder
(Photo by Infocusbymiguel)

Joining in the repeat winners party this week was the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder.  Read about Elvis‘ Saturday’s win at the day one show of the Lake Minnetonka Kennel Club in Jordan MN here.  Elvis was David Bolus' choice over the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH High Spirits Calla Lily, the Basset Hound, GCH CH Barnyard 3 Oaks Spark Of Hope, the Great Pyrenees, CH Rivergroves When Stars Go Blu, the Australian Terrier, CH Dunham Lakes Scout Master, the Brussels Griffon, GCH CH Knolland Amber Moon, and the Dalmatian, GCH CH Hspots Cause For Applause.

It brings to six his number of BIS this season.

COLORADO SPRINGS KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Rocheuses Me and My Shadow of Cornus

The theme of the past week seems to have been BACK2BACK BIS.  Among the dogs in that elite club were the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Rocheuses Me and My Shadow of Cornus.  Casper’s wins came at the Colorado Springs Kennel Club hometown shows.

On Saturday Casper’s fellow finalists in Michelle Billings final were the Vizsla, CH Artisan’s Pink Lollapalooza, the Harrier, CH Happytails Keeping the Faith, the Boxer, GCH CH R and G’s Mystical Dancer, the West Highland White Terrier, CH Lindenka Delta, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Brakley’s He’s My Warrior, and the Miniature Poodle, CH Danfour Debutante.

William Cunningham might have picked the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Kan-Point’s Leading the Chase, the 15” Beagle, CH Rockwood’s Milo Tipster, the Kuvasz, GCH CH Szumeria’s Wildwood Silver Six Pence, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH J’Mar’s All That Jazz, the Long Coat Chihuahua, Kokura Yama Jp Silent Rose, or the Schipperke, GCH CH Dante’s Fire When Read HOF, but he didn't.

Casper and handler Heather Johnson now have five all breed BIS, all since April first.   Going to be a hot summer for this Bouvier.

FLAGSTAFF KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Tamarin Top Banana

One spot we had not heard from this week was Flagstaff AZ where fanciers got to check out the Grand Champions in Grand Canyon country.  On Saturday the seven who survived to see BIS judge Michael Forte were the Welsh Springer Spaniel, CH Clussex Royalart’s Payola, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Bernese Mountain Dog, GCH CH Lorien Dell’s Sword of Ellendil, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH Dalriada’s Mystic, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Tamarin Top Banana, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Margem’s Just Fine ‘N Dandy.

Best was the Affenpinscher, Topper.   Topper, the Number Five Toy Dog, has gathered four all breed BIS and a very impressive 21 Toy Group Firsts this year.

GCH CH Starline’s Chanel

(Photo by Carol Beuchat))

Sunday, Topper and the aforementioned Whippet & Wire Fox would be back to pleas their case with judge Dr Carol White-Moser.  Joining the fun were the English Setter, GCH CH SevenOaks Footprints on the Moon, the Great Dane, GCH CH Shoreline East-West Play It Again Sam, the Xoloitzcuintli, CH Shida Mighty Joe Young, and the Smooth Collie, CH Traveler’s Pierce Arrow.

It would be the Whippet, Cha Cha, picking up her luck 13th BIS of the year.  Will it be good enough to keep her in the Top Ten Dogs All Breeds?  Check back with us mid week to see.

ACADIANA KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy

The Number Two Dog All Breeds, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, made major gains on the Number One this week, winning three of the four BIS offered in Lake Charles LA this week.  You can read about the first win here.  The subsequent two wins Malachy’s wins came at the Acadiana Kennel Club’s Saturday & Sunday shows. 

On Saturday Malachy and owner/handler David Fitzpatrick were accompanied in James Reynolds’ final were the ASCOB Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Nickleby's Hero on the Hudson, the Pharaoh Hound, GCH CH Northgate’s As You Like It, the Mastiff, GCH CH Lazy D’s Bonnie Blue, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Alpine’s Ring of Fire, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Bandheim’s Captain Crunch.

Sunday six new finalists would challenge Malachy for judge Dr Klaus Anselm’s favor, the Black Cocker spaniel, GCH cH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Whippet, GCH CH Bo-Bett’s speed demon, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Envy Me Royalwoods V Schohaus, the Kerry Blue Terrier, GCH CH Torum’s The Spaniard, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Sunclipse Mystique, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Aubrey’s Tails of Mystery.

With more than half the year to go, we would day this race is only going to get tighter.

WHEATON KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Vogelflight’s “Honor” to Pillowtalk

It’s Monday morning and time for our trek across the US to catch you up on the latest results.  The hometown Wheaton (IL) Kennel Club gave us a pair of shows this week end.  On Saturday Ken Murray collected the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova, the Afghan Hound, CH Alphaville's Special Edition Wynsyr, the Boxer, GCH CH Sapphire's Violet Sky In Vegas Of Streamline, the Colored Bull Terrier, CH Aragon's Ruffin It At Honeytree, the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, GCH CH Ayrwen Star Kissed Delight, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Vogelflight’s “Honor” to Pillowtalk, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Quiche's Grand Finale.

BIS went to the Bichon, Honor.  Honor has been marching up the rankings since late March and now has five all breed BIS on this year’s resume. 

GCH CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova

On Sunday Honor was back to see Ann Yuhazs along with the above named Bull Terrier & Bouvier, the Saluki, CH Aurora's Song And Dance Man, the Great Pyrenees, CH Beren's Hope Of Thorn Hill, and the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers.  Her Best was the Springer, Peyton.  Peyton & handler Robin Novack have been making an assault on the Top Ten Dogs All Breeds, climbing all the way up to a Number 13 ranking.

CONTRA COSTA KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Rainedance Written in Stone CD PT AX AXJ

David Miller closed the four day stop in Vallejo CA that has become to be known as “Woofstock” with the following seven seeking the BIS at today’s Contra Costa Kennel Club show:   German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH Mt View‘s Ripsnorter Silver Charm, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Field‘s Bahama Sands, the Alaskan Malamute, GCH CH Catanya’s Latin Lover, the Norwich Terrier, GCH CH Waiterock Jack Falstaff, the Pomeranian, GCH CH CR Simply Irresistible, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Rainedance Written in Stone CD PT AX AXJ.

BIS went to the multi titled Aussie, Baron.  Baron just collected his first BIS six weeks ago.  Look for him to have many more.

ASHVILLE KENNEL CLUB DAY TWO

GCH CH Prada Classic Aran Isle at Donellas

The Asheville Kennel Club wrapped up their two day stay in Fletcher NC with Nancy Liebes’ final.   Asking for consideration were the Irish Setter, GCH CH Windtide Mr. Sandman, the Smooth Dachshund, CH Brownwood’s D’Geno Rock SS, the Great Dane, GCH CH DRD’s Revelation, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, GCH CH Prada Classic Aran Isle at Donellas, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Forestcreek Dream On, the Miniature Poodle, CH Aery’s Athena at Morning Glory, and the Puli, GCH CH Cordmaker’s Rumpus Bumpus.

Her BIS was the Staffy Bull, Quinn.  Quinn has been the Number One Staffordshire Bull Terrier for the last three years.  Thought he has been a regular finalist, this is his first all breed BIS.  Congratulations to breeders/owners R & D Hopkinson and owners Philip & Patricia Briasco.

SKYLINE KENNEL CLUB DAY TWO

GCH CH Ta-Jon’s Just Bee-Ing Silly

One of the season’s early leaders reminded us today that she is till a contender.  The Maltese, GCH CH Ta-Jon’s Just Bee-Ing Silly, picked up her fifth BIS of the year at today’s Skyline Kennel club show in Fisherville VA.  June Penta preferred Justine to the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Myshadow’s Free for All RN CD, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Xenos Jimlet, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Skye Terrier, CH Gleaantan GlindaTheGoodWitch, the Tibetan Spaniel, GCH CH Tibroke’s Kissed by a Star, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Equinox Ad Astra.

Justine was bred by Tammy Simon & John Simon Jr, is owned by Tammy Simon & Timothy Lehman, and handled by Tim Lehman.  Congratulations to them all.

LONGSHORE-SOUTHPORT KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari

The New York crowd left Connecticut and caravanned back to Yorktown Heights NY for today’s Longshore-Southport Kennel Club  show.  The seven who saw San Houston McDonald were the   Sussex Spaniel, GCH CH Erinhill Cpnwy Mr Fuzzywrinkles, the Greyhound, GCH CH GrandCru Clos Erasmus, the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Skansen’s C’Sofia of Grandeur, the Irish Terrier, CH Laochragh’s Clancy, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, the Tibetan Terrier, Ecco Domani’s Foolish Pleasure, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Oakhurst Crusin in Chrome.

His BIS was the country’s Number Four Dog All Breeds, the Affenpinscher, Joey.  Joey and handler Ernesto Lara have collected ten BIS so far this season.

MT PLEASANT MICHIGAN KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Talydale’s Friend of the Force

Michael Sosne had the day two final of the Mount Pleasant Michigan Kennel Club.  He chose his BIS from the Spinoni Italiani, GCH CH Klondike‘s Federico Ilario, the Greyhound, GCH CH Gaia Elfin Dance, the Great Pyrenees, GCH CH Saddle Ridge Power of Won, the Lakeland Terrier, GCH CH Talydale’s Friend of the Force, the Blenheim & Prince Charles English Toy Spaniel, CH Loujon Thornwood Little Jacob, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Chaoyang’s Take It to the Limit,  and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Jusdandy Devine Mz M.

His Best was the three year old Lakeland.   He’s been a consistent finalist this season with eleven appearances in the BIS ring.  However, this is his first all breed BIS this year.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Sherri Smith and handler Michael Kemp.

MCKINLEY KENNEL CLUB DAY TWO

GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction

(Photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

The Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, picked up his second BIS of the weekend at today’s McKinley Kennel Club show in Canton OH.  His latest big rosette came courtesy of Jane Forsyth who chose London over the Curly Coated Retriever, GCH CH Down Datrail Hunting Thrills CD, the Pharaoh Hound, DC Tiara Ne-Kabu Simbel Ankh, the Bernese Mountain Dog, GCH CH Alpenspirit Just In Time, the Sky Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Toy Fox Terrier, GCH CH Valcopy For Your Entertainment, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Winsome’s Love Remembears.

London is one our contenders that seem to have upped their games as we head into the second half of the season.  London & handler Ann Rairigh have collected nine of their 17 BIS this year during the last 30 days.

PUYALLUP VALLEY DOG FANCIERS

GCH CH McVan’s Be Bop Baby
(Photo by Infocusbymiguel)

As a Scottie owner, we are always delighted to tell you about another Scottish Terrier BIS, especially when it is a first timer.  At yesterday’s Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers show in Puyallup WA, Dana Cline’s Best In Show was the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH McVan’s Be Bop Baby.

Betsy & handler Rebecca Cross were joined in Dana Cline’s final by the Irish Water Spaniel, GCH Poole's Ide Got Water RN, the Afghan Hound, CH Polo's The Aviator, the Rottweiler, CH Gamegards Rhythm Of The Rain, the Silky Terrier, GCH CH Snow Glen’s Tesoro Cover Story, the Dalmatian, GCH Country Luvz A Rockstar, and the Belgian Tervuren, CH Sky Acres Flying Solo.

Betsy & Rebecca have been getting out and about more lately and have picked up seven Terrier Group One’s in the last 60 days.  We believe that this is the first of many BIS we will see from Betsy.  Congratulations to Rebecca, breeders Vandra Huber & Michael Krolewski, and owners Victor Malzoni Jr, Jerson Valle & Vandra Huber.

PADUCAH KENLL CLUB DAY ONE

GCH CH Caper's Sirius Endeavor

Paula Hartinger was in Paducah KY Saturday to choose a BIS for the hometown Paducah Kennel Club’s day one show.  Her options were the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH Touchstone's O Solo Mio, the Saluki, DC Shahtani Ivory Moon SC, the Bullmastiff, GCH Newcastle's Picturesque Picasso, the Norfolk Terrier, GCH CH Bigwig's Mack The Knife, the Pug, GCH CH Caper's Sirius Endeavor, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH Kylene Eden The Dragonslayer, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Kylene Eden The Dragonslayer.

She chose the Pug, Rufus, as her Best.  Rufus and owner/handler Linda Rowell have five BIS & 21 Toy Group Firsts this year, good enough for a Top Twenty Dog All Breeds ranking.

LAKE MINNETONKA KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder

(Photo by Infocusbymiguel)

From Jordan MN we hear that the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder, was Jean Fournier’s BIS at the day one show of the Lake Minnetonka Kennel Club.  Elvis and breeder/owner/handler Jere Marder were joined by the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Summits Emery It's in the Bag, the Whippet, In Vogue's Beating Drum, the Akita, CH Buckridge's You Only Wish, the Norfolk, GCH CH Max-Well's Red Apple, the Brussels Griffon, GCH CH Knolland Amber Moon, and the Keeshond, GCH CH Karolina Bonnyvale Meant to Be.

Currently, the Number Four Herding Dog, Elvis now has five all breed BIS & 23 herding Groups to his credit this year.

CONTRA COSTA KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Catanya’s Latin Lover

(Photo by Carol Beuchat)

With almost 2000 dogs present and competing Saturday’s Contra Costa Kennel Club was one this year’s biggest prizes.  The seven dogs asking judge Barbara Dempsey Alderman for all those points were the Vizsla GCH CH Jen’s Penny Matra Baci’s Boogie Fever, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Oakhurst Frit of the Vine, the Alaskan Malamute, GCH CH Catanya’s Latin Lover, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks a Peek, the Pomeranian, GCH CH CR Simply Irresistible, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Rainedance Written in stone CD PT AX AXJ.

Her BIS was the Malamute, Ricky.  Ricky, one of our earliest DOGS2WATCH has been a regular in finals these past two years.  This year he has four BIS, all within the last six weeks.

GREENWICH KENNEL CLUB

The venerable Greenwich Kennel Club held their single show of the weekend in Norwalk CT Saturday and asked Connecticut resident Sara Futh to choose the best dog of the day.  She had an powerhouse seven of the Pointer, GCH CH Tahari’s To Wild To Be Serious, the Scottish Deerhound, CH Brakenshire Scotch N Ice, the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Skansen’s C’Sofia of Grandeur, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Lomondview Clementina, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, the Dalmatian, CH Spotlight’s Ruffian, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

Best went to the two year old Deerhound.   The Australian import is relatively new to the scene and this is his first AKC BIS.  We hope to have a photo of him for you soon.  Congratulations to breeders Jacqui and Rob Tilley, owner Gayle Bontecou, and handler Alessandra Folz for Clifford Steele.