PALM BEACH COUNTY KC 1

GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare  

Just think.  All those folks who spent all that money to go to England for the Crufts show could have stayed here in the US and gone to the Palm Beach County Kennel Club show today in that Florida resort town.   Seven who did were the handlers of Donald Buxbaum’s finalists, the Golden Retriever, CH Happy Hour Highmark Toasty, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Field’s Bahama Sands, the Boxer, CH Bullet Vancroft's You Must Remember This, the Skye Terrier, GCH CH Of Skyeline Captain Hook, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare, the Standard Poodle, D'Gani Iconic Princess Di, and the Rough Collie, GCH CH Sylvan Argent Simply Irresistible.  

Best went to the MinPin Classie.  Classie is sitting in the Number Ten All Breed spot with six BIS this year.

FRANKLIN TN DAY THREE

GCH CH Dante’s Fire When Ready HOF

Back here in the USA, where only an AKC licensed judge can disqualify you, Carolyn Herbel was reviewing seven premium examples of the AKC purebred dog at today’s Tullahoma Kennel Club of Tennessee show in Franklin TN.  The seven she saw were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Bloodhound, GCH CH Heathers A Little Night Music, the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Skansen’s Holy Knight, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Meadowlake’s Simply sinful, the Toy Fox Terrier, GCH CH Barbary Rough 'N Ready, the Schipperke, GCH CH Dante’s Fire When Ready HOF, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Aubrey’s tails of Mystery.

BIS was the Schipperke, TJ.  TJ and handler Erin Roberts have sat atop the Breed for the last four years finishing 2011 with two all breed Bests and 27 Non-Sporting Groups.  It’s their first of 2012.  Congratulations to Erin, breeders Gene Johnson & Amy Gossman, and owners Amy Gossman, Michael Jameson MD, P Allsion & Sandra Middlebrooks.

AKC TAKES A STAND

Dennis Sprung, AKC President & CEO

The controversy over the british kennel Club's new certification of breed winners at Crufts has prompted the American Kennel Club to respond.  The AKC is preparing an official press release concerning the controversy over the disqualifications at Crufts becasue of the Br, but we want to share a preliminary message from Dennis Sprung, AKC President & Chief Executive Officer.


From: Dennis Sprung [mailto:DBS@akc.org]
Sent: Friday, March 09, 2012 5:26 PM
Subject: Fw: Any advice for Bulldog Club of America (BCA) and the other targeted breeds??

my response to staff is below and I am sending to you for PCs to know what is going on as emails and texts are flying (Unfortunately tonight BOB was also taken away from the Clumber Spaniel)..

From: Dennis Sprung
Sent: Friday, March 09, 2012 08:44 AM
To: Robin Stansell; Sheila Goffe; Margaret Poindexter; John Lyons
Cc: Gina DiNardo
Subject: Re: Any advice for Bulldog Club of America (BCA) and the other targeted breeds??

We should prepare a statement after all facts are in. However you can assure and share with everyone that AKC will NEVER allow any such practice to occur. Our Parent Clubs own their respective standard and we support them 100 percent. Furthermore a Judges' decision is final and we respect that as well. The situation is a very disappointing one here from the point of view of breeders, exhibitors and judges and fanciers from around the world. In summary while our PCs have a right to be upset and concerned I will never allow this wrongful practice in America. Never!!! Dennis

We are very please that AKC has taken such a strong position, but we caution all our readers not to let AKC face this alone.  You need to fight this on every front.  Our way of life depends upon your participation.

FRANKLIN TN DAY TWO

GCH CH Aubrey’s Tails of Mystery  

(Photo by Diane Larson)

Today in Franklin TN there were two Clumber Spaniels, six Pekingese, & 47 Bulldogs entered at the Tullahoma Kennel Club of Tennessee show and none of them were disqualified because the AKC thinks they are inherently unhealthy.  Isn’t it great to live in America?  

The seven purebred, healthy, AKC registered dogs that made it to Linda Robey’s final were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Saluki, GCH CH Aurora’s The Song and Dance Man, the Kuvasz, GCH CH Szumeria’s Wildwood Silver Six Pence, the  Wire Fox Terrier, CH Gordon's Bite Of The Apple, the healthy & typey Pekingese, GCH CH Benaires N Elphasuns Razzmatazz, the Keeshond, GCH CH Karolina Bonnyvale Meant to Be, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Aubrey’s Tails of Mystery.  

Best went to the Corgi, Libby.  One of our Dogs2Watch, Libby and handler Sherri Hurst have been charming judges for the last two seasons, gaining four BIS, BISS at the National Specialty of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America, and 31 Herding Group top prizes in 2011.  This is the BIS this year for Libby and handler Sherri Hurst.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Cynthia & Vincent Savioli, and co-breeder Shawn Michael.

SAN ANTONIO TX DAY ONE

GCH CH Winfall I Dream of Style  

We are weary of the sad dog show news coming out of Crufts, so we are delighted to tell you about the fun fanciers are having here in the US in San Antonio TX where yesterday the Kennel Club Of Greater Victoria opened four days of  all breed action.  Ray Filburn saw the seven who survived the earlier judging, the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova, the Pharaoh hound, CH Faouziah's Faramir, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall I Dream of Style, the Miniature Schnauzer, CH Cholet's Brymos Loaded Gun, the Maltese, GCH CH Chrisman's Shiny Toy Gun, the Standard Poodle, Rodeo's Sweet Revenge, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Harmony Hill's Money Talks.  

Day one went to the Boxer, Macey.  With four BIS already behind her, Macey looks like a sure bet to better her 2011 take of six. 

FRANKLIN TN DAY ONE

GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction  

(Photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

While some of our top dogs are in England to participate in the British Kennel club’s premier event, Crufts, others stayed here in the US where this week’s breed action began today.  In Franklin TN the Nashville Kennel Club opened the four day set and Rita Biddle had the day one final with the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Newfoundland, GCH CH Timberknoll's Embrace The Journey, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Meadowlake’s Simply Sinful, the Toy Fox Terrier, GCH CH Barbary Rough 'N Ready, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Babheim's Captain Crunch.  

Ms Biddle’s BIS was the Standard Poodle, London.  London and handler Ann Rairigh have put together an impressive string of 12 all breed Bests this year…and it’s just Thursday.  Check our partner site, Best In Show Daily, for reports on Crufts and be sure to read our report on how the British Kennel Club is discriminating against some of our oldest breeds.

FOUR IN FLORIDA

GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction

We have the results now from last weekend’s four shows in northern Florida.  The four day, split venue, set started on Thursday with the Okaloosa Kennel Club’s first of two shows.  The day ended with Joe Walton in the final ring with the Brittany, GCH CH Carrollton’s Count Lancelot, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Field’s Bahama Sands, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici, the Miniature Schnauzer, GCH CH Allaruth Just Kidding v Sole Baye, the  Toy Manchester Terrier, GCH CH Old Bays Brazil lance v Poricia, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Myshara’s Dancing Queen.

GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici

Grabbing the first BIS of the cluster was the Standard Poodle, London.  London and handler Ann Rairigh would go one to take two more of the remaining three BIS.  On Friday, at the OKC day two show, Charlotte McGowan would see the same finalists save one, with the Maltese, GCH CH Chrisman’s Shiny Toy Gun, being the lone newcomer.  Her BIS was the Number One Working Dog, the Doberman, FiFi has collected five BIS so far this year and a very memorable Group One at last month’s Westminster Kennel Club show.

The rest of the weekend would belong to London and Ann take place in Pensacola FL where the hometown Pensacola Dog Fanciers Association hosted two shows.  On Saturday London would entertain Robert Hall while FiFi, the above named Schnauzer & Maltese, the Pointer, GCCH CH Pinpoint Dress Blues, the Greyhound, GCH CH Rubicon’s He’s So Fine, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Riverside’s Get Over It, looked on.  Sunday, London Would prevail over the previously named Doberman, Schnauzer,  Maltese, & Corgi, the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Bracon’s Hot Shot at Daystar’s, and the Basset Hound, CH Birnam’s Sweet Tea.

The three wins brings to 11 the number of big rosettes on London’s wall from this year.  London is currently the Number One Non-Sporting Dog and the Number Four Dog All Breeds.

BELLE-CITY KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Quiet Creek’s Kiss and Tell 

(Photo by Infocusbymiguel) 

We had remarked earlier in our Back Story column on Best In Show Daily on how far many of the dogs in Scottsdale AZ had traveled greatr distances to compete at the four all breed shows there this past weekend. However, Scottsdale wasn’t the only distant destination for our energetic exhibitors. The Bloodhound, GCH CH Quiet Creek’s Kiss and Tell, traveled over 1700 miles from Riverside CA to Purina Farms in Gray Summit MO to collect the big rosette at Saturday’s Belle-City Kennel Club show. Kissie was challenged in Gene Blake’s final by the Welsh Springer Spaniel, CH Statesman Kentucky Derby, the Boxer, R and G’s Mystical Dancer, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, CH Cumhil Hell Raiser, the Pomeranian, CH Endor And Donandrus New Moon, the Standard Poodle, CH Vetset Kate Winsit, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder. 

 It’s the second this year for Kissie who has been the country’s top winning Bloodhound for the last three seasons. 

GCH CH Summits Emery Its In The Bag 

Sunday Kissie joined the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Summits Emery Its In The Bag, the Boxer, GCH CH Sapphires Violet Sky In Vegas Of Streamline, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH McVans Bee Bop Baby, the Pug, GCH CH Riversongs Doc Holiday, the above named Standard Poodle, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Babheim’s Captain Crunch, in Beth Speich’s final. 

 Her BIS was the Golden, Chloe. It was the second this year for Chloe, Chloe Beth finished 2011 with ten all breed Bests and 54 Sporting Groups. Congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Beth Johnson.

SCOTTSDALE AZ DAY FOUR

GCH CH Perrisblu Kennislain’s Chelsey 

Our dog show weekend ended to today with the Superstition Kennel Club’s second show in Scottsdale AZ.  2000 dogs stayed around for the Monday closer  with Sam Houston Macdonald.  The final seven of the week were the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Mt View’s Ripsnorter Silver Charm, the Norwegian Elkhound, GCH CH Vin-Melca’s the Norseman, the Kuvasz, the Szumeria’s Wildwood Silver Six Pence, the Kerry Blue Terrier, GCH CH Perrisblu Kennislain’s Chelsey, the Pekingese, GCH CH Windemere's Dusting Off White At Pevyne, the Bulldog, GCH CH Itsa Brix, and the Australia Cattle Dog, GCH CH Carben Copy’s If The Shoe Fits.  

Picking up her second BIS of the set was the Kerry, Chelsey.  Currently the Number One Terrier and the Number Ten Dog all Breeds, you can bet that she will improve that all breed standing when all the points are in.

WISCONSIN KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Knolland Amber Moon  

(Photo by Derek Glas)  

The Wisconsin Kennel Club held their two shows this weekend outside of Milwaukee, in West Allis WI.  N Saturday Mary Anne Brocious had the day one final with the English Setter, CH Aerdons Pretty In Pink JH, the Longhaired Dachshund, GCH CH Hundeleben Queen's Armada SL, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Sail Away Root Beer Float, the Australian Terrier, GCH CH Dunham Lake's Scout Master, the Brussels Griffon, GCH CH Knolland Amber Moon, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Ri Lee's Stellar Performance, and the Briard, GCH CH Suite Car Named Desire.  Her choice was the Griff, Lainey.   

It’s the first BIS for Lainey this year and her first since her return from maternity leave.  Congratulations to breeder Luc Boileau, and owners Beverly Wyckoff, Carl Ginsberg, & Susan Kipp.  

GCH CH Hundeleben Queen's Armada SL  

Sunday, Lainey was back to see Jim Briley along with the above named Dachshund & Tibetan Terrier, the ASCOB Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Laurent's Pretty Portrait, the Akita, GCH CH Buckridge's No Doubt About It, the Bedlington Terrier, GCH CH First Class Syrah D'Hermitage, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Frontier's License To Carry At Margaux.  His BIS was the Dachshund, Cheese.  Cheese was 2011’s Number One Longhaired Dachshund with six BIS & 19 Hound Groups.  Congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Carlos Puig.

TUPELO KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Reece Afterhours The Buck Stops Here JH  

We start our Monday Morning Mop Up here in our own backyard.  If you are following us on Twitter (and we hope your are) you know that the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Reece Afterhours The Buck Stops Here JH, posted back2back BIS at the Tupelo Kennel Club’s two shows in Verona MS.  On Saturday, Truman and handler Jay Kim were accompanied in Anne Fleming’s BIS ring by the Whippet, GCH CH Karasar's Remembrence, the Great Dane, GCH CH Lobato’1s Code Red, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Major League's Silver Slugger, the Pug, GCH CH Caper’s Sirius Endaevor, the Bichon Frise, CH Canryme Loves Raymond From Aircastle, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Dalarno Nite Song At Morningstar.  

Sunday, Truman and Jay faced the above named Whippet, Great Dane, Pug, & Corgi, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Burberry Broxden Back In Black, and the Bichon Frise, CH Mon Ami's Real Good Time, in Paula Hartinger’s final.   These are the first two BIS of the year for Truman.  Congratulations to Jay, breeders/owners Mike & Angie Johnson &Christine Whitmore, and owner Kiki Courtellis.

HAWAIIAN KENNEL CLUB 2

GCH CH CR Chase What Matters  

We’ve told you about back2back wins this weekend in South Carolina and Mississippi.  We’ve just learned that the Pomeranian, GCH CH CR Chase What Matters, has collected his second big rosette this weekend in Honolulu HI from the Hawaiian Kennel Club.  Norm Patton selected Chase from a seven that included the Weimaraner, CH Nani's Tsurutani Honor Bound JH, the Basenji, Teazer Signet Bad Romance, the Siberian Husky, CH Nalowinds Dreaming About You, the Cairn Terrier, Nakoa Rum Runner At Namaka, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH Xeralane's Kid Rock, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Armitage As You Will.    Chase is the Number One Pomeranian in the US with four BIS.

WICHITA FALLS TX DAY TWO

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

From Wichita Falls TX we have this.  The Weimaraner, GCH CH Win'Weim's It's My Grey Goose, was Lorraine Boutwell’s choice for Best In Show at today’s Faith City Kennel Club of Wichita Falls show.  She might have chosen the Saluki, GCH CH Aurora’s The Song and Dance Man, the Mastiff, CH Lazy D's Take Charge At Thunder Sky, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Alpine’s Ring of fire, the Shih Tzu, Taimaria's-Baron's Forever Freedom's Finnegan, the Schipperke, GCH CH Dante’s Fire When Ready HOF, and the Belgian Sheepdog, GCH CH Liswyn's Vaquero RA, but she didn’t.  

Goose finished 2011 with four BIS and 17 Sporting Groups.  This is his first of 2012.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Dr Dana Massey & Susan Line and co-breeders Amy & Michael Anderson.

SCOTTSDALE AZ DAY THREE

GCH CH Dejavu I Want'a Talk About Me 

From Scottsdale AZ we have results from Sunday’s Superstition Kennel Club show.  Jane Roppolo chose her Best from the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Mt View’s Ripsnorter Silver Charm, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Kuvasz, GCH CH Szumeria’s Wildwood Silver Six Pence, the Kerry Blue Terrier, GCH CH Perrisblu’s Kennislain’s Chelsey, the Chinese Crested, GCH CH Dejavu I Want'a Talk About Me, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Mariel’s Harvest Moon. 

Her BIS was the Chinese Crested, Tobie.  It’s the first for the Westminster breed winner.  Congratulations to breeders Karla Matlock & Ann Freeman & Sharon Jacobson, owners Roy & JoAnn Kusumoto, and handler Tammy Miyagawa.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND KC 2

GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction  

(Photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)  

The Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, made it back2back BIS, picking up the big rosette at today’s Hilton Head Island (SC) Kennel Club show.  Jacqueline Stacy’s final also included the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Fields Bahama Sands, the Akita, GCH CH Ruthdales Candy From A Baby, the Australian Terrier, GCH CH Kambara’s Zebulon, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Fantastico da Maya, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Wolf Creek Galaxy of Merivern.  

It’s a even dozen in 2012 for Beckham and handler Michael Pitts.

DETROIT KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Kiarry’s Pandora’s Box  

Elliott Weiss had the final today at the Detroit Kennel Club’s closer.  The seven who stayed around to the end were the Gordon Setter, GCH CH Sastya;’s Eleven Eleven, the American Foxhound, GCH CH Kiarry’s Pandora’s Box, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Kenro’s Witching Hour, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Meadowlake’s Simply Sinful, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Banana Joe V Tan Kazari, the Miniature Poodle, GCH CH Surrey Sugar Baby, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Propwash Reckon.  

Picking up her fourth BIS of the year was the Foxhound, Jewel.  Jewel started off the year with back2back BIS in Maryland.  We are delighted to make one of AKC’s rarest breeds a DOG2WATCH.

HAWAIIAN KENNEL CLUB 1

GCH CH CR Chase What Matters 

(Photo by Nancy Spelke, Custom Dog Designs) 

We go from the beautiful Hilton Head SC on the Atlantic Ocean to beautiful Honolulu HI in the middle of the Pacific Ocean where the Pomeranian, GCH CH CR Chase What Matters made a stop in paradise to pick up the Best In Show at yesterday’s Hawaiian Kennel Club show.  Rounding out Toddie Clark’s final were the Weimaraner, CH Kolata’s Nani Photogenic, the Basenji, GCH CH Teazer Signet Bad Romance, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Fantasy Island’s Inspiration, the Norwich Terrier, Jayem Charismatic, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH Xeralane’s Kid Rock, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Karizma's Bonaire von Loar Kaleef.  

It’s the third of the year for Chase & handler Noble Inglett.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND KC 1

GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction 

(Photo by Jeffrey Hanlin) 

We awake this morning to the news that the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, continues to festoon his room with big rosettes, collecting another BIS at yesterday’s Hilton Head Island Kennel Club show in the South Carolina resort community.  On hand to watch Keke Kahn make the award were the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Fields Bahama Sands, the Akita, GCH CH Ruthdales Candy From A Baby, the Australian Terrier, GCH CH Kambara’s Zebulon, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Spotlight’s Ruffian, and the Puli, GCH CH Cordmaker Rumpus Bumpus.   

It’s the 11th BIS this year for the country’s Number Three Dog All Breeds.