SANTA BARBARA DAY TWO

GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore

(Photo by Vicki Holloway)

The Santa Barbara Kennel Club opened their two day set in that Southern California icon of the good life.  Joanne Paulk gathered up a superlative seven of the German Shorthair Pointer, GCH Shortales N Cahoots W Irondale JH, the Saluki, GCH CH Aurora's Walk this Way, the Rottweiler, GCH CH  Cammcastle's Kore Elements, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peak, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Hirsch's Top Notch Attire.

BIS went to the Number Three Dog All Breeds, the Standard Poodle, Ally.  Ally and handler Tim Brazier have 33 BIS on their resume this year.

TOPEKA TWO DAY THREE

GCH CH Dawin Avion Wouldn'T You Know

The Topeka Kennel Club had day three in their Kansas hometown and asked Dr Gerard Penta to do the BIS duties.  He had a super seven of the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Pharaoh Hound, GCH CH Northgate’s As You Like It, the Siberian Husky to be named later, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Devon Lady Semper Fi, the Papillon, GCH CH Copella's Rising Attraction, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Avion Wouldn'T You Know, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Aubrey’s Tails Of Mystery.

Best was the beautiful black Standard Poodle, Woody.  Woody is the latest collaboration between owner Linda Campbell and handle Sarah Riedl.  Woody has picked up  all three of his big rosettes in the last three months.

CHAGRIN FALLS OH DAY TWO

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

The Sugarbush Kennel Club closed day two in Chagrin Falls OH with Susan St John Brown’s final.  Her lineup included the Vizsla, GCH CH Artisan Grouse Point Pink Panther JH, the Redbone Coonhound, CH Idole’ Coonfused Cleatus, the Siberian Husky, GCH CH Kontoki‘s A Bend in the Road, the Norfolk Terrier, GCH CH Cracknor‘s Cross the Ts, the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, GCH CH Ayrwen Star Kissed Delight, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Babheim’s Captain Crunch.

BIS went to the country’s Number One Herding Dog, the GSD, Capi.  Capi and handler Jimmy Moses have collected 14 BIS & 67 Herding Groups so far this season.  Currently the Number 14 Dog All Breeds, Capi has a good shot at moving up a couple of spots this week.

W SPRINGFIELD MA DAY THREE

GCH CH Lanrigg Star of the Stage

Helene Nietsch closed out the abbreviated set in W Springfield MA for the Newton Kennel Club.  The seven stalwarts hoping to pick up a big rosette were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Tender Is The Night, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Lanrigg Star of the Stage, the Boxer, Jacquet‘s Laredo El Encanto, the Welsh Terrier, CH Saredon It Had to Be You, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Kimro‘s Dora the Explorer, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Hillwood Ale Kai Anthony, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

Grabbing the BIS was the Beagle, Sage.  Sage has been steadily collecting big rosettes this season and now has seven to her credit.  Today’s show will be the last of the set as exhibitors rush to get on the road and get home before Hurricane Irene hits New England tomorrow.

SANTA BARBARA CA DAY ONE

GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari

West Coast fanciers gathered in beautiful Soouthern California yesterday for the Simim Valley Kennel Club show, the first of four shows in upscale Santa Barbara CA.

William F Pott II had the first final and his pick of the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH Shortales N Cahoots W Irondale JH, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Caryola's Antigua, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Iorn Van Foliny Home, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, the French Bulldog, GCH CH Lebull's New Hope Wooly Bully, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Havenhues Conspiracy Theory.

It was the East Coast resident, the Affenpinscher from the Netherlands, Joey, who took the day one Best.  Joey, currently the US’ Number Five Dog All Breeeds, now has 20 all breed Bests this year.

TOPEKA TWO DAY TWO

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

Day two of the Topeka Redux is complete and the country’s Number One Dog, the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, continues his winning ways, taking home his fifth straight BIS.

Donna Buxton chose Beckham out of a select seven that also included the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH Jodell Boogie Back to Texas, the Kuvazs, GCH CH Szumeria’s Wildwood Silver Six Pence, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Alpine’s Ring of Fire, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Miletree Northern Star at Shirmont, the Schipperke, GCH CH Dante Fire When Ready HOF, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder.

Beckham and handlers Linda & Michael Pitts have collected 37 BIS this year, more than any other dog.

CHAGRIN FALLS OH DAY ONE

GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction

The Sugarbush Kennel Club opened the three day weekend today in Chagrin Falls OH with the first of their two shows.   Chris Walkowicz considered the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Summit’s Emery It’s in the Bag, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Xenos Jimlet, the Portuguese Water Dog, CH Navio’s Flower of the Sea, the Lakeland Terrier, GCH CH Talydales Friend of the Force, the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, GCH CH Ayrwen Star Kissed Delight, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Babheim’s Captain Crunch.

Talking home the first big rosette of the set was the nation’s Number Nine Dog All Breeds, the Standard Poodle, London.   London now has 20 BIS this year.  We will wait until all the numbers are in before we predict if he’ll move up the rankings this week.

W SPRINGFIELD MA DAY TWO

GCH CH Castle Rock's SBigStaff Mad About You

Sheila DiNardo had the final at today’s Elm City Kennel Club in W Springfield MA.  Her seven hopefuls were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Tender Is The Night, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Lanrigg Star of the Stage, the Great Dane, GCH CH Lobato’s Jitterbug Man, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Castle Rock's SBigStaff Mad About You , the Toy Poodle, GCH CH Barclay Belstar Tinkilees Buddy, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Hillwood Ale Kai Anthony, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Propwash Reckon.

BIS was the outstanding AmStaff, Maddy.  Maddy, winner of last year’s Montgomery County Kennel Club Terrier Super Bowl, is the current Number Two Terrier (based on all dogs defeated) with eleven BIS and 42 Terrier Group top prizes so far this year.

 

New Englanders will cut the weekend short to avoid Hurricane Irene, packing up after tomorrow’s  Newtown Kennel Club show and skipping Sunday’s Great Barrington Kennel Club event which has been cancelled.

TOPEKA, THE SECOND TIME AROUND

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

Fanciers in Topeka KS had three days off between last Monday’s Jesse James Kennel Club show and today’s Topeka Kennel Club event and were rested and raring to go by the time they saw the inside of Ken Buxton’s Final.

Showing up for the second round were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Pharaoh Hound, GCH CH Northgate’s As You Like It, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Chancellor Flirt's Hi Flyin' Gladiator, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Alpine’s Ring of Fire, the Blenheim & Prince Charles English Toy Spaniel, CH Maddes Eli Fran Aristocrat, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drumer Boy, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Aubrey’s Tails of Mystery.

Picking up where he left off was the Cocker, Beckham.  That brings Beckham’s Topeka batting average to four out of five and raises his season BIS total to 36.

W SPRINGFIELD MA DAY ONE

GCH CH Propwash Reckon
(Photo courtesy of AKC)

Our show week got underway today with the Northwestern Connecticut Dog Club’s show, the first of four to be held in West Springfield MA this week.  The seven that Cathy Daugherty chose her Best from were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Tender Is The Night, the Basset Hound, GCH CH Beauchasseur Hewgo Boss, the Alaskan Malamute, GCH CH Tugar’s America’s Most Wanted, the Welsh Terrier, CH Sarendon It Had To Be You, the Toy Poodle, GCH CH Barclay Belstar Tinkilees Buddy, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Hillwood Ale Kai Anthony, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Propwash Reckon.

Her Best was the Australian Shepherd, Reckon.  You may recall that Reckon, fresh from a European campaign,  burst onto the AKC show scene last December, to grab his first AKC Best In Show at the sport’s marquee event, the AKC/Eukanuba National  Championship.   Reckon has not been campaigned as aggressively as some, but has still collected 12 Herding Group firsts this year.  Today’s win was Reckon’s first BIS of the season.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Leslie B Frank & Judy Harrington, co-breeder Nancy J Gaffney, and owner Lois Hoyt.

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Near Santa Rosa CA

As summer winds down, the dog show action heats up with multiple show venues in multiple parts of the US this week.

New Englanders will be in West Springfield MA starting Thursday for a four day set with the Northwestern Connecticut Dog Club, the Elm City Kennel Club, the Newtown Kennel Club, & the Great Barrington Kennel Club.    Our other Northeast option is Middleburg PA where the Mid Susquehanna Valley Kennel Club will host two.  We have a major offering here in the Deep South where the Griffin Georgia Kennel Club, the Sawnee Mountain Kennel Club Of Georgia, the Lawrenceville Kennel Club, & the Conyers Kennel Club Of Georgia, will gather for four days in Atlanta GA. 

Midwesterners have a full schedule with three starting Friday in Chagrin Falls OH courtesy of the Sugarbush Kennel Club & the Western Reserve Kennel Club, two in St Charles IL with the Elgin Kennel Club, & two in Lake Elmo MN hosted by the St Croix Valley Kennel Club, augmented by the North Star Herding Group Club & the Northstar Working Group Association limited breed shows on Friday & Monday.  Many of our top dogs are still in Topeka KS where the Manhattan Kansas Kennel Club & the Topeka Kennel Club have four shows starting Thursday. 

We have a full contingent of West Coast shows this week with the Simi Valley Kennel Club‘s, the Santa Barbara Kennel Club‘s, & Conejo Kennel Club’s four all breed shows beginning Friday in Santa Barbara CA.  North of San Francisco the Mensona Kennel Club will give us two in Santa Rosa CA.  Finally, the All Terrier Club Of Western Washington & the Mount Rainier Working Dog Club will each do two shows on Friday & Saturday prior to the Sammamish Kennel Club’s all breed show on Sunday in Redmond WA.

That’s 28 chances to see an AKC all breed show this week in one of ten locations.  There’s not much summer left.  What are you waiting for?

OLYMPIC KENNEL CLUB DAY TWO

GCH CH Alpine's Highwayman

Our final report from last weekend’s show is in.  Dr Daniel Dowling closed the set in Enumclaw WA for the Olympic Kennel Club.

The seven seeking his approval were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Wil-Orion's Twenty Twenty, the Red Bone Coonhound, CH Eskai's Sir Kasper, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Catawba's Take No Prisoners CD, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Alpine's Highwayman, the Silky Terrier, GCH CH Bar-B's Tawnymist Topias, the Bulldog, GCH CH Itsa Brix, and the Belgian Tervuren, GCH CH Sky Acre's Flying Solo.

Best was the imposing AmStaff, Jelly.  Five of Jelly’s six BIS this season have come in the last ten weeks.  That’s a sizzling summer.

TOPEKA KS DAY FOUR

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

Our show weekend ended today in Topeka KS with the Jesse James Kennel Club’s second event of the set.  Edd Bivin’s star packed seven were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH Jodell Boogie Back To Texas, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Gallant’s First and Foremost  v Ciden, the West Highland White Terrier, CH Deerhaven An Heir About Him, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder.

You can add an exclamation pint the title Number One Dog All Breeds as the Cocker, Beckham, cements his standing with his third big rosette of the weekend against Top Ten Competition.  Beckham will start the week with a 6000 point lead on his fellow Top Ten.

WEST OAHU KENNEL CLUB

CH Teazer Signet Bad Romance

Dr Robert Indeglia was in the beautiful enclave of Ewa HI this weekend to call the Saturday show of the West Oahu Kennel Club.  He chose his Best from the Weimaraner, GCH CH Nani’s Tsurutani Honor Bound JH, the Basenji, CH Teazer Signet Bad Romance, the Rottweiler, GCH CH DBR’s Wind Beneath My Wings, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Broxden’s Best Regards, the Papillon, GCH CH Okeai the Mighty Quinn, the Lhasa Apso, CH Diva Hatrick Puttin on the Ritz, and the German Shepherd Dog, Eagle Valley’s Boos V Bonaventure.

His Best was the 20 month old Basenji.  Our congratulations to breeders/owners John P Gaidos & Ainsley K Halemanu and co-breeder Brenda J Cassell.

On Sunday Charles Trotter saw the same Basenji, Papillon, Lhasa, & GSD, the Vizsla, CH Relwood’s MGM Grand, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Fantasy Island's Inspiration , and the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Slievecroob Micolene.   He chose the Lhasa as his Best In Show.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Kathy Bogatin and fellow breeder Joyce Ann Magee.

RENO KENNEL CLUB DAY TWO

GCH CH Heatherhill Dazzle Me Montana
(Photo by Cook)

Western exhibitors had a weekend of casinos and canines with two shows hosted by the Reno Kennel Club in their Nevada hometown.  Read about Saturday’s results here.

Marjorie Tuff had the Sunday final and a lucky seven of the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Gaia of Yoshida Enterprise Jp, the Wirehaired Dachshund, GCH CH Kadell’s Smart ‘N Pretty W, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Aviator’s Asta Primadonna, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Friendship Hill Stars and Stripes, the Yorkshire Terrier, GCH CH Linshire ‘s Rolling Stone, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, the and the Australia Shepherd, GCH CH Heatherhill Dazzle Me Montana.

Her Best In Show was the Australian Shepherd, Tanner.  It’s the first BIS for five year old Tanner.  Congratulations to breeders Alan McCorkle, Kathy McCorkle, & Benet Nelson, owner Mary Arnold, and handler Megan Hof.

GREELEY KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Steele Your Heart

(Photo by Infocusbymiguel)

The Greeley Kennel Club treated us to the rare dog show in the Mountain Time Zone this weekend.

Saturday’s offering finished up with Ruth Zimmerman considering the English setter, GCH CH Oakley’s B’Dazzled, the Afghan Hound, GCH Ch Thaon’s Mowgli, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Spyglass’s Legend of Bahia, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH Steele Your Heart, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Spotlight’s Ruffian, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Enchanted’s American Thunder.

Her Best was the nation’s Number One Wire Fox Terrier, Eira.  Eira and handler Gabriel Rangel have five big rosettes this year

GCH CH Oakley’s B’Dazzled

Eira was back on Sunday to see Butch MacDonald along with the above named English setter, Afghan, & Affenpinscher, the Kuvazs, GCH CH Szumeria’s Wildwood Silver Six Pence, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Vaje’s Miss Jayne Hathaway, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Rocheuses Me and my Shadow of Cornus.

Mr MacDonald’s BIS was the English Setter, Dazzle.  Dazzle is the nation’s top winning English Setter, with four all breed Bests and 23 Sporting Group Firsts.

MEMPHIS KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Kensington’s Artful Dodger

Here in out backyard this weekend, the Memphis Kennel Club gave us two shows just down the street from Graceland in Southaven MS.

On Saturday, Carl Yochum chose his BIS from the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Katoba’s Emerald City RN, the Smooth Fox Terrier, Wedigit Loki, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Char’s Secret Obsession, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Barnstorm’s Grissom TTCSI, and the Border Collie, GCH CH Kensington’s Artful Dodger.

His Best was the Border Collie, Dodger.  Dodger is just beginning his specials career and already had a BISS under his belt before collecting this BIS, his first.  Congratulations to breeders Lisa Waldo, Frank Baylis, & Caroline Woods. Owners Lisa and Mary Ann Waldo, and handler Lenny Brown.

GCH CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova

(Photo by RJ Venable)

On Sunday Bonnie Threllfal saw five of Saturday’s finalists and the Kerry Blue Terrier, GCH Tontine’s Chance Redemption, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Briarbrook’s Chief Justice, before choosing the Springer, Peyton as her Best.  Last weekend Peyton & handler Robin Novack pulled off the hat trick, winning three Bests in a row. The wins bring Peyton’s 2011 BIS total to twelve and makes him the Number Eleven Dog All Breeds, just a breath out of the prestigious Top Ten.  This boy is on a mission!

MUNCIE IN DAY FOUR

GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction

(Photo  by Jeffrey Hanlin)

Muncie IN had a stellar crowd for four days this week.  Check our  archives for all the action from Thursday, Friday, & Saturday.  

 

Robert Fetter had the closer on Sunday for the Anderson Kennel Club and a line up that included the English Setter, GCH CH Stargazr'n Wingfield Wait Wait Don't Tell, the Redbone Coonhound, Wabash River Thunder's Storm, the Samoyed, GCH CH Ala-Kasam's Spirit Of Adventure, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Waybroke Broxden Turning Tanner, the Pug, GCH CH Caper's Sirius Endeavor, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Legacy's Bold Venture.

BIS was AKC’s Number Nine Dog All Breeds, the Standard Poodle, London.  It’s London’s 19th big rosette of the season.

APALACHIN NEW YORK

GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream
(Photo  by Infocusbymiguel)

We start our Monday Morning Mop Up in Apalachin NY where we had three shows this weekend.   Peggy Hauck had Friday’s final for the Susque-Nango  Kennel Club and her pick of the Irish Setter, CH Shadowmere Sentimental Journey, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Smooth Terrier, CH Warfox High Mtn Sweetheart, the Papillon, GCH CH Lafford Fly Me To Farleysbane, the Miniature Poodle, GCH CH Surrey Sugar Baby, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

Her Best was the nation’s Number Four Dog All Breeds, the Boxer, Scarlett.   Mark that as her 24th of the year.

Saturday the Tiogs County Kennel Club took over with their first of two shows.  Lawrence Terricone had the day one final and the option of the Boxer, Scarlett, the above named Irish Setter, Papillon, & Miniature Poodle, the Ibizan Hound, CH Harehill's Working The Strip, the West Highland White Terrier, GCH CH  JGB's Son Of A Preacherman, or the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Babheim Captain Crunch.

He opted for the Irish Setter, who is just shy of her second birthday. Congratulations to breeder/owner Karren Harrison, co-breeder Suzanne Walker, and handler Rebecca Arch

GCH CH Surrey Sugar Baby

The TCKC closed it out with Dr Robert Smith pondering the previously mentioned Irish Setter, Smooth Fox, Papillon, Miniature Poodle, & GSD, the Norwegian Elkhound, GCH CH Somerri Dunharrow's Devil Ray and Great Pyrenees, GCH CH Rivergroves Coco Mademoiselle.  He went with the Stylish black Miniature Poodle, Sugar Baby.  Sugar Baby & breeder/handler Kaz Hosaka have come on strong this summer bringing their 2011 total to  five BIS and 34 Non Sporting Group Firsts.

TOPEKA KS DAY THREE

GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction

(Photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

The competition keeps on delivering in Topeka KS.  W Everett Dean Jr had the final for the Greater Emporia Kennel Club’s second show of the four show set.  His seven were a mix of new & familiar faces, the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Whippet, GCH CH Karasar’s Masterpiece, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Chancellor High Flyin'  Gladiator, the West Highland White Terrier, CH Deerhaven An Heir About Him, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy, and the Finnish Lapphund, CH Sugarbok Born in the USA.

It was the country’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the Cocker, Beckham, picking up his second BIS of the weekend.  That brings his 2011 total to 34.  Everyone gets one more shot at another big rosette tomorrow before they pack up and head home.

WACHUSETT KENNEL CLUB DAY TWO

GCH CH Cottage Lake Bela Horizonte

Joe Gregory brought down the curtain on Wachusett Kennel Club’s day two show in Framingham MA today.  He considered the Flat-Coat Retriever, GCH CH Fossilcreek Maple Sugar Merlin, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession, the Bernese Mountain Dog, GCH CH Ilsa Van De Klaverhoeve, day one winner, the Lakeland, pending CH Larkspur Acadia Save Me A Spot, the Toy Manchester Terrier, GCH CH Cottage Lake Bela Horizonte, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Riverside's The Sisters, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

He chose the Toy Manchester, Margie.  It’s the first for the 21 month old.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Dr Roger P Travis & co-owner Marcelo Chagas.

MARSHVILLE WI DAY THREE

GCH CH Ista's Hurricain Chaser

The Marshfield Area Kennel Club wrapped up the three stay in the Wisconsin town with Honey Glendinning’s final.  She had her pick of the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Summits Emery It In The Bag, the Basset Hound, GCH CH Fort Merrill Topsfield Yahoo, the CH Airedale Terrier, CH Epoch's Time Bandit, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Ista's Hurricain Chaser, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Ri Lee's Diamonds Are Forever, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Frontier's License To Carry All Margaux.

Best went to the Shih Tzu, Chaser.  It’s a first for Chaser.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Gregory Larson and owner Deborah Wheeler.

ST CLAIRSVILLE OHIO KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Cracknor’s Cross the Ts

The hometown Kennel Club finished up early in St Clairsville OH today with Frank Washabaugh’s final.  Lining up for his consideration were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Lehi's Crystal Ball At Bluriver, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Mahali Arriva Sandpiper, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Gamegards Rhythm Of The Rain, the Norfolk Terrier, GCH CH Cracknor’s Cross the Ts, the Pug, CH Riversong's Doc Holiday, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Vogelflisght’s “Honor” to Pillowtalk, and the Polish Lowland Sheepdog, GCH CH Swan Crest Windy City Robert Henry.

Taking home the big rosette was the Norfolk, Plum.  It’s the fifth BIS and the 36th Terrier Group First this year for Plum & handler Roxanne Sutton.

OLYMPIC KENNEL CLUB DAY ONE

CH Perrisblu Kennislain's Chelsey

With over 2000 dogs entered the Olympic Kennel Club’s Saturday offering in Enumclaw WA was one of the week’s largest shows. 

The seven who made it to Douglas Johnson’s final were the Irish Water Spaniel, GCH CH Whistlestop's Fire & Ice, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Lafara's King Of Hearts O Kalani JC, the Newfoundland, GCH CH BigDogFarm Oh My Baby Huey, the Kerry Blue Terrier, CH Perrisblu Kennislain's Chelsey, the Long Coat Chihuahua, GCH CH Kokura Yama JP Silent Rose, the American Eskimo Dog, GCH CH Silveroaks First & Foremost, and the Bouvier des Flandres, Hatch Tillie de la Salsa.

Best was the up & coming Kerry, Chelsey.  It was the first AKC BIS for the 2011 Crufts BOB.  Chelsey, who hails from the UK, made an impressive American debut back in June with a Group Two at the fiercely competitive Great Western Terrier Association ‘s Sunday show.  Congratulations to breeders Brendan & S Laing, owners Ed & Lynn Yingling & Phil Davies, and handler Bill McFadden.

RENO KENNEL CLUB DAY ONE

GCH CH Blossomhill Hello Dolly

The western states check in with the results from the day one show of the Reno (NV) Kennel Club.  Rita Biddle chose her best of the Labrador Retriever, CH Gingerbred Party Animal, the Basset Hound, GCH CH Blossomhill Hello Dolly, the Boxer, GCH CH Conquest-Rosend's New Kid In Town, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Friendship Hill Stars And Stripes, the Pomeranian, GCH CH CR Simply Irresistible, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Heatherhill Dazzle Me Montana.

Her Best was the Basset, Dolly.  It’s the second big rosette this season for Dolly & handler Mike Stone who are beginning to make regular appearances in the final ring.

MUNCIE IN DAY THREE

GCH CH Caper’s Sirius Endeavor

Over in Muncie IN on Saturday it was day three and the Pug, GCH CH Caper’s Sirius Endeavor, was picking up his second big rosette of the set.

Joining Rufus and owner/handler Linda Rowell in Darryl Vice’s final for the Muncie Kennel Club were the English Setter, CH Stargazr'n Wingfield Wait Wait Don't Tell, the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Spicerack She's All That RN, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Meadowlake Simply Sinful, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the Belgian Sheepdog, CH Sundown's Nitemagic Just What I Do.

Five of Rufus’ nine BIS have come in the last 90 days as he sets his sights on a top twenty ranking.

TOPEKA TOP DOG THROWDOWN

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

Topeka KS continues to be the spot where fanciers can see head to head match ups amongst the country’s top dogs this weekend.   John Ramirez’ final for the Jesse James Kennel Club yesterday included four of our current Top Ten Dogs All Breeds.  His seven were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Pharaoh Hound, GCH CH Northgate’s As You Like It, a yet as unidentified Newfoundland, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH High Mountain Everso in Command,  the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder.

It was the nation’s Number One Dog, the Cocker, Beckham, grabbing his 33rd BIS of the season.   The Topeka Top Dog Throwdown continues through Monday.