ST PETERSBURG DOG FANCIERS

GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare  

(Photo by Lynda Beam)

Our next report comes in from the Sunshine State where the St Petersburg Dog Fanciers Association treated fanciers to two days in Palmetto FL.  Both of the big rosettes would go to dogs calling Florida home.  On Saturday the Miniature Pinscher from Davie FL, GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare, was Carolyn Herbel’s BIS.  Joining Classing and owner/handler Armando Angelbello in her final were the Golden Retriever, CH Alexander Romance Gold Ledged, the Whippet, GCH CH Karasar Remembrence, the Newfoundland, GCH CH BigDownFarm’s Intenso Azzurro, the Australian Terrier, GCH CH Kambara’s Zebulon, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dacun Kaylyn He’s a Heartbreaker, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Windchymes S’thrn Breez Windsong.  

Classie’s 14th BIS of the year will make the race for Number One Toy Dog all the more exciting.   

CH Of Skyeline Captain Hook  

On Sunday the Skye Terrier from Finland, now residing in Ocala FL, CH Of Skyeline Captain Hook, caught the eye of Terri Lyddon.  She might have chosen the above named Golden, Whippet, MinPin, Standard Poodle, or OES or the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Doc’s Pride and Joy, but she didn’t  It’s the second AKC BIS for Barrie and handler Larry Cornelius in 27 final appearances.  Persistence matters.