WESTERN CAROLINA DFA 1

GCH CH Dalarno’s Nite Song at Morningstar  

Today in Waynesville NC the Western Carolina Dog Fanciers Association held the first of their two shows this weekend.  Jerry Watson had the company of the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Reece Afterhours the Buck Stops Here JH, the Otterhound, GCH CH White River’s He’s a Keeper!, the Boxer, GCH CH Ho-Pa’s Grand Slam, the Norfolk Terrier, GCH CH Bigwig’s Mack the Knife, the Pug, GCH CH Caper’s Sirius Endeavor, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Fantastico da Maya, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Dalarno’s Nite Song at Morningstar.      

His BIS was the Corgi, Spencer.  It’s the third this year for Spencer and handler Frank Murphy.

TRAVERSE CITY MI, DAY TWO

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

Polly Smith was on hand in Traverse City MI to award the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, his 113th career BIS at today’s Grand Traverse Kennel Club show.

Joining Beckham and handler Michael Pitts were the Afghan Hound, CH Jakar An Affair Most Wicked, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, GCH CH Homebrewed Page Three Girl RN, the Pug, CCH Country’s Hill’s Tag I’m It, the American Eskimo Dog, GCH CH Nuuktok’s Atka Inukshuk, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Quiche’s Grand Finale.

It was the second BIS of the stop for Beckham and his 22nd of 2012.

ECHO HILLS KC OF OHIO 1

GCH CH Dante’s Fire When Ready HOF  

The Echo Hills Kennel Club Of Ohio opened their two day stop in Troy OH today and asked Charles Olvis to choose their BIS.  He chose from the Weimaraner, GCH CH Doc n Camelot’s Heaven Can Wait, the  Scottish Deerhound, CH Lehigh Ennis Carmichael JC, the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Kenro’s Witching Hour, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Broxden Danea, the Havanese, CH Marcosa’s slip Slding Away, the Schipperke, GCH CH Dante’s Fire When Ready HOF, and the Smooth Collie, GCH CH C and J’s Silver Charm of Chrysalis.  

Best went to the Schipperke, TJ.  It’s the third of the year in 19 final appearances for the Country’s Number Four Non-Sporting Dog.

DUNKIRK NY, DAY THREE

GCH CH Buckridge’s No Doubt About It  

Just south of Lake Erie the Conewango Valley Kennel Club was wrapping up their day two show in Dunkirk NY.  Arley Hussin chose his Best In Show from the Pointer, GCH CH Marjetta In The Limelight JH, the Scottish Deerhound, GCH CH Brakenshire Scotch n Ice, the Akita, GCH CH Buckridge’s No Doubt About It, the A White Bull Terrier, GCH CH Caben Muse-ic for the Soul, the  King Charles & Ruby English Toy Spaniel, GCH CH Southdown Nevermind, the Tibetan Spaniel, GCH CH Shenanwood Simply Imagine This, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Babheim’s Captain Crunch.  

Taking home the big rosette was the Akita, Rocky.  It’s the second this year for Rocky in seven final appearances. 

NORTH SHORE KENNEL CLUB TWO

GCH CH Ta-Jon’s Pawstively Pawparazzi

Pat Mobray-Morgan had the day two final for the North Shore Kennel Club in Topsfield MA.   Her line up included the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, GCH CH Lennoxlove Susqudilla s Mini Cooper, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH Moknham‘s Famous Grouse, the Cane Corso, GCH CH Liberty‘s Armed and Dangerous, the Lakeland Terrier, GCH CH Larkspur Acadia, the Maltese, GCH CH Ta-Jon’s Pawstively Pawparazzi, the day one BIS winner, the Standard Poodle, Ale Kai Solo on Fifth, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Rosmoor Protocol.  

BIS was the two year old Maltese, Snapshot.  It’s his first.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Tammy Simon, co-breeder John Simon, and owner Timothy Lehman. 

GRAYSLAKE IL DAY ONE

GCH CH AfterAll Painting the Sky  

The Little Fort Kennel Club Of Waukegan opened one of the more unusual stops on the show circuit today in Grayslake IL.  Normally we have a limited breed show warming up for an all breed show, but the LFKCW offered up all breed action as a prelude to the Great Lakes All Terrier Association limited breed outing.  

The seven dogs that survived to see Linda More were the Brittany, GCH CH Star Flight Jumpin Jack Flash OA NAJ, the Basset Hound, GCH CH Topsfield-Sanchu Eenie Meenie Miney Moe, the Great Pyrenees, GCH CH Beren's Hope of Thorn Hill, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH AfterAll Painting the Sky, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Symarun's Love T'Look, the Bulldog, GCH CH Evergreen’s Miss Congeniality, and the Border Collie, CH Bon-Clydes Piston Pete Of Nahrof.  

It was the California Wire, Sky, in town for the big Terrier weekend, taking home the first BIS of the set.  Sky and handler Gabriel Rangel now have 12 BIS this year and A Number Seven All Breeds ranking.

SIX DAYS IN IDAHO, DAY FOUR

GCH CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova  

Meanwhile back in Idaho, the nation’s Number Two Dog All Breeds, the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova, was determined to keep the leader in his sights.  Peyton and handler Robin Novack joined the Bloodhound, GCH CH Quiet Creek‘s Kiss and Tell, the Standard Schnauzer, GCH CH Charisma Maxim Von Diable, the Bedlington Terrier, GCH CH First Class Syrah D'Hermitage, the Chinese Crested, GCH CH Dejavu I Want'a Talk About Me, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Canaan Dog, GCH CH Pleasant Hill Magnum Of Samara, in Jon Cole's final. 

It’s the 15th BIS this year for Peyton, 11 of which have come in the last 45 days.

HANFORD CA, DAY ONE

GCH CH Mt View’s Ripsnorter Silver Charm 

(Photo by Lisa Croft Elliot)  

Terry DePietro opened the four day stop in Hanford CA, choosing the Sequoia Kennel Club’s BIS on Thursday.  Showing up for the first final were the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Mt View’s Ripsnorter Silver Charm, the Basenji, GCH CH Jasiri-Sukari Win Tin Tin, the Bullmastiff, GCH CH Hollywood, the Airedale Terrier, GCH CH Penaire's Chip Leader at Longvue, the Brussels Griffon, GCH CH Cashnross' First Griff Tina Fey, the Lhasa Apso, CH Kai-La-Sha Rumtek Rosette, and the Border Collie, GCH CH Kensington's Artful Dodger.    

Day one went to the Nation’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the GWP, Oakley.  It’s the second of the week for Oakley who picked up a big rosette in Idaho on Tuesday.  That’s a total of 26 this year for Oakley and handler Phil Booth, who have opened a sizable lead on the field here at the midpoint of the season.

TRAVERSE CITY MI, DAY ONE

GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction 

(Photo by Jeffrey Hanlin) 

The Grand Traverse Kennel Club opened their three day stop in Traverse City MI today and put Loraine Boutwell in the BIS ring.  The seven dogs that made in to her final were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the 13” Beagle, CH Werff’s Apple of My Eye, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, GCH CH Homebrewed Page Three Girl RN, the Pug, CH Hill Country’s Tag I’m It, the Lowchen, CH Touche’s Vindication, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Quiche’s Grand Finale.  

Best went to the country’s Number Eight Dog All Breeds, the Cocker, Beckham.  2011’s Number One Dog is not on as aggressive a schedule as last year, but still has 21 BIS this year.

NORTH SHORE KENNEL CLUB

When Karen LeFrak and Wendell Sammet have a new Standard Poodle in the show ring, we always take notice. Today they brought their latest ingénue, Ale Kai Solo on Fifth, to the North Shore Kennel Club’s opener in Topsfield MA.   

Joining her in Gayle Bontecou’s final were the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, GCH CH Lennoxlove Susqudilla s Mini Cooper, the Borzoi, GCH CH Mascha's AAscaneas, the Boxer, GCH CH Jacquet’s Laredo El Encanto, the Miniature Schnauzer, Kelly s Tarmar’s Lift Your Glass, the Maltese, GCH CH Richelieu’s Here Comes Trouble Again, the Puli, GCH CH Fuzzy Farm Twist and Shout. 

It is the  first for the 14 month old bitch who went all the way from the Open class to the BIS ring.  Congratulations to Karen and Wendell.  We hope to have a photo for you soon.

A NEW DOG2WATCH IN DUNKIRK NY

GCH CH Karasar's Remembrence  

It’s day two in Dunkirk NY and the Conewango Valley Kennel Club is hosting.  They put Dr Richard Greathouse in the final ring with the Curly-Coated Retriever, GCH CH Down DaTrail Hunting Thrills CD, the Whippet, GCH CH Karasar's Remembrence, the Akita, GCH CH Buckridge‘s No Doubt About It, a Miniature Schnauzer from the classes Azcium Mac Link’s Smartass, a Pomeranian from the classes, Golden Furrballs The Daredevil Parti, the American Eskimo Dog, GCH CH Nuuktok’s Atka Inukshuk, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Babheim’s Captain Crunch.  

His BIS was the Whippet, Britanee.  Britanee and breeder/owner/handler Kerrie Kuper have been wowing judges and galleries everywhere they go, collecting four BIS this year in 12 final appearances.  We think this girl is a DOG2WATCH.

SIX DAYS IN IDAHO, DAY THREE

GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore 

(Photo  by Vicki Holloway) 

The trek across Idaho began anew today in Blackfoot ID with the day one Show of the Pocatello Kennel Club.  Pat Trotter’s super seven were the English Setter, GCH CH Oakley’s B’Dazzled. The Whippet, GCH CH Endeavor’s White Roses on Nysa Hill, the Alaskan Malamute, GCH CH Wolfmountain’s Warhammer, the Miniature Schnauzer, GCH CH Minuteman Goldikova, the Pomeranian, GCH CH CR Chase What Matters, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Blue Isle’s Bourree.  

Picking up the BACK2BACK BIS was the Standard Poodle, Ally.  Ally and handler Tim Brazier now have 11 all breed Bests this year, three in the last two weeks.  Ally started the week as the Number 15 Dog All Breeds.  We suspect she may be higher than that at week’s end.

DUNKIRK NY DAY ONE

GCH CH Babheim’s Captain Crunch  

Joe Tacker was in Dunkirk NY today to call the BIS at the Olean Kennel Club show, the first of four shows in the town on the shores of Lake Erie.   The seven he chose from were the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Summits Emery It’s in the Bag, the Whippet, GCH CH Karasar's Remembrence, the Siberian Husky, GCH CH Kontoki’s Isaiah Little Prayer for You, a Miniature Schnauzer from the classes Azcium Mac Link’s Smartass, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Karlee’s Prime Tyme at Bar-Jon, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH L’Paige Cabaret Predestined, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Babheim’s Captain Crunch.  

The opener went to the GSD, Capi.  Capi is the Country’s Number One German Shepherd Dog for the second year in a row, the Number Two Herding Dog, and the Number 19 Dog All Breeds.  With 11 BIS this year.

SIX DAYS IN IDAHO, DAY TWO

GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore  

Norm Patton had the day two final of the Snake River Canyon Kennel Club Of Idaho in Flier ID.  The seven he saw were the  English Setter, GCH CH Oakley‘s B‘Dazzled, the Harrier, GCH CH Downhome Hitech Innovator, the Kuvasz, GCH CH Szumeria‘s Wildwood Silver Six Pence, the Miniature Bull terrier, GCH CH Dytona VIP, the Chinese Crested, GCH CH Déjà Vu I Wanna Talk About Me, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Laklain Markers eye in the Sky.  

His Best was the Poodle, Ally.  It’s the tenth this year and the second of the month for the nation‘s Number 15 Dog All Breeds.  The trek across resumes today in Blackfoot ID with the Pocatello Kennel Club day one show, the first of four shows in Blackfoot this week.

SIX DAYS IN IDAHO, DAY ONE

GCH CH Mt View’s Ripsnorter Silver Charm 

(Photo By Lisa Croft Elliot) 

The Snake River Canyon Kennel Club Of Idaho kicked off a six day trek through the state known more for potatoes than dog shows yesterday.  The SRCKCI’s day one show in Flier ID ended with Michele Billings in the final ring with the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Mt View’s Ripsnorter Silver Charm, the Harrier, GCH CH Downhome Hitech Innovator, the Standard Schnauzer, GCH CH Charisma Maxim Von Diable, the Miniature Bull terrier, GCH CH Dytona VIP, the Chinese Crested, GCH CH Déjà Vu I Wanna Talk About Me, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Woodsong Pandemonium.  

Her BIS was the GWP, Oakley.  The country’s Number One Dog All Breeds now has 25 BIS this year and a 7,000 point lead on the field.

COLORADO SPRINGS KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Rocheuses Me And My Shadow of Cornus

Closing our reports from last weekend are the results from the Colorado Springs Kennel Club’s two shows.  Chris Walkowicz had the opening day final Saturday and her choice of the Brittany, GCH CH Trio’s Mr Rocktober, the Bloodhound, GCH CH Heather’s A Little Night Music, the Boxer, GCH CH R and G’s Mystical Dancer, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH High Mountain Everso In Command, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Miletree Northern Star At Shirmont, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Vaje’s Jethrene Bodine, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Rocheuses Me And My Shadow of Cornus.

Best went to the Bouvier, Casper.  It’s Casper’s 11TH  BIS and his fourth in the last three weekends. 

GCH CH R and G’s Mystical Dancer

Sunday Casper and owner/handler Heather Johnson were back to see Stephen Hubbell.  They were joined by with their fellow Saturday finalists, the Brittany & Boxer, the Otterhound, Magicwood Howlaways Ropin the Dream, the Miniature Schnauzer, GCH CH Minuteman Goldikova, the Pug, GCH CH Jubilee’s Donatella Versace, and the Bulldog, GCH CH B-Loved Nothing But Next.

His BIS was the Boxer, Danny (yes, there are two Boxers named Danny, who won BIS this past week).  Danny is trying to take sole possession of the Number Ten Dog All Breeds spot.   Check back with us tomorrow and we will let you know if he made it.

PADUCAH KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction
(Photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

We now have results from the Paducah Kennel Club’s two shows this past weekend in their Kentucy hometown.  Saturday James Fredericksen’s final seven included the Pointer, CH Seasyde Edgehill Heart of Gold, the Whippet, GCH CH Bo-Bett’s Speed Demon, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH Gordon’s Bite of the Apple, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Char’s secret Obsession, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and Border Collie, Shoreland’s Diamonds Are forever.

His BIS was the nation’s Number One Non-Sporting Dog, the Standard Poodle, London.  London is also holding down the Number Eight Dog All Breeds with 20 BIS this year.

GCH CH Longo Miller N Lore Diamond Lil

Sunday London and handler Ann Rairigh Would be back in Keke Kahn’s final with the above named Pointer, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH Jaren’s Ready Set Don’t Go at R-N-B, the great Dane, GCH CH Longo Miller N Lore Diamond Lil, the aforementioned Wire, the Long Coat Chihuahua, GCH CH Pollack’s Trace, and the Shetland Sheepdog, Sirron’s Sheer Glamour.

She would choose the stunning black Dane, Scout.  Scout and handler Laurie Lynn Coomes now have three BIS and 14 Working Groups this year.

CATCHING UP IN LAKE CHARLES

GCH CH Royalist Ready to Reign

We had four all breed shows in Lake Charles LA this past week.  You can read about Thursday’s results here.

Friday was day two for the Acadiana Kennel Club who asked Dawn Hansen to choose their Best In show.  She considered the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s thrilling Seduction, the Harrier, CH Tallyho The Time Of My Life, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici, the Lakeland Terrier, GCH CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Fortune Forward, the Blenheim & Prince Charles English Toy Spaniel, GCH CH Royalist Ready to Reign, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Shilo Time For A Good Time, and the Puli, GCH CH Cordmaker Rumpus Bumpus.

Her BIS was the Toy Spaniel, Dash.  Dash and handler Scott Sommer have three all breed Bests and 12 Toy Group top prizes this year.

The rest of the weekend belonged to the Calcasieu Kennel Club and the above name Lakeland.  On Saturday Thomas Touzel would choose the Lakie over the previously seen Cocker, the Saluki, GCH CH Aurora’s The Song and Dance Man, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Ecko Ridges Big Easy Fast And Furious, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Jade East Do You Know The Way To San Jose, and the Border Collie, GCH CH Borderframe Signature.

GCH CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Fortune Forward

Sunday Beth Speich would prefer the Lakeland, Dru,  to the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Summit's Emery It's in the Bag, the Pharaoh Hound, CH Faouziahs Faramir, the previously seen Rott, MinPin, Shar-Pei, & Border Collie, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Coventry Pennant.  These are the first two BIS for the 22 month old dog in nine final appearances.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Terrydale Kennels, Kathy McIndoe, C & Beth Dowd, & Cecilia Ruggles,  and handler Scott Sommer. 

AFFENPINSCHERS & ALL BREEDS

GCH CH Tamarin Top Banana

We still have results from the weekend coming in and we will start this morning with the Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers two shows in Puyallup WA.

The all breed action was preceded on Friday by the 2012 National Specialty of the Affenpinscher Club of America.  Judge Dana Plonkey’s BISS was  GCH CH Tamarin Top Banana, his Best of Opposite Sex was CH Xela's Party Hat, his Winners Dog & Best of Winners was Xela's Party Tric, and his Winners Bitch was Blanc Periwinkle It's All About Me.

It’s the second consecutive national title for Topper and handler Jorge Olivera.  Topper  has one all breed BIS this year as well as 13 Toy Group Firsts.  Congratulations to Jorge, breeders Tamarin Kennels, Tracy Kahlo, & Suzy Stremel, and owner Myrna Kahlo.

GCH CH Eskai's Sir Kasper

The all breed action began on Saturday.  The day one final was called by Dana Plonkey who had his pick of the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Shadowland's Pause For Applause At Tristar CD RA, the Redbone Coonhound, GCH CH Eskai's Sir Kasper, the Standard Schnauzer, GCH CH Charisma Maxim Von Diablo, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH McVan's Be Bop Baby, the Papillon, CH Jareaux Rip It Up La Ren, the Chow Chow, GCH CH Moonshine's Stolen Moments, and the Belgian Tervuren, GCH CH Sky Acres Flying Solo.

Day one went to the Coonhound, Kasper.  It was his first BIS of the year in seven final appearances.  Congratulations to breeder Michael Coombs and owner Steven Hendrix.

Sunday John Madeiros would see an all new seven, the Irish Water Spaniel, GCH CH Whistlestop's Fire & Ice, the Irish Wolfhound, GCH CH Nalaney's Padraig, the Boxer, GCH CH Raintree's The Recruit, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Alpine's Highwayman, the Affenpinscher, Topper, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Lakeridge Wild Bill Hickok Of Maplewood, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH C-Myste Baledwr Free To Disagree.

Best went to the Boxer, Danny.  It’s the first for Danny.  Congratulations to breeders Susann & Patrick Holmes, owners Dick & Patricia Dye, and handler Carmen Ruby.

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FLAGSTAFF KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Traveler’s Pierce Arrow

(Photo by Pam Eddy)

We think that a dog show with a side trip to the Grand Canyon is about a good as it gets.  That’s what exhibitors at this weekends Flagstaff Kennel Club shows had available in that Arizona town.  Saturday’s final saw Honey Glendinning in the final ring with the English setter, GCH CH Oakley’s B’Dazzled, the Ibizan Hound, GCH CH Hare Hill’s Ace in the Hole, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Winmar’s Wanna Get Lucky, the Miniature Bull Terrier, GCH CH Dytona’s VIP, the Havanese, GCH CH Kolmar’s Great Expectations, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Vetset Blue Skies Zenyatta, and the Smooth Collie, GCH CH Traveler’s Pierce Arrow. 

Her Best In Show was the Collie, Arrow.  It’s the first for the six year old dog.  Congratulations to breeder/owners Candace Ardizzone, Rebecca L Tehon, & Bree Ann Ardizzone & Garrison Lewis and handler Laurie Jeff Greer.

GCH CH In Collaboration with Traddles

(Photo Courtesy of Bergman)

Dr John Reeves-Newson spent Sunday with the Clumber Spaniel, GCH CH Clussexx Collaboration With Traddles, the Bloodhound, GCH CH Quiet Creek’s Kiss and Tell, the Black Russian terrier, GCH CH Sora’s Pride of the Desert-Czar CD RAE CG, the Sealyham Terrier, Wildwind Mojito, the Pomeranian, CH Masterpoms to Succeed, the above named Standard Poodle, GCH CH Pleasant Hill Magnum of Samara.

Taking home the big rosette was the Clumber, Seymour.  Seymour is the nation’s Number One Clumber with four BIS and seven Sporting groups.

LAKE MINNETONKA KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Winfall I Dream In Style 

The Lake Minnetonka Kennel Club’s held their two shows this weekend  in Jordan MN.  Saturday ended with Jim Reynolds going over the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH Robincrest Spectacular Bid JH, the Saluki, GCH CH Sandstorm Blue Nile Bubbles Of Jatara, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall I Dream In Style, the Cairn Terrier, GCH CH Terriwood MVP, the Brussels Griffon, GCH CH Endor & Donandru New Moon, the Dalmatian, CH Folklore Celtic Crossfire Trail, the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Babheims Captain Crunch.

It was the Boxer from Texas, Macey,  taking the win home.  Macey is the Number Two Boxer, the Number Five Working Dog, and the Number 20 Dog All breeds with eight BIS this year in 20 final appearances.  

GCH CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova  

(Photo  by Jeffrey Hanlin)

Sunday Macey would be return to the final ring, along with the aforementioned Griff, Dal, & GSD.  Joining them in Brian Meyer’s final were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline Oxford Victim of Love, and the Australian Terrier, GCH CH Dunham Lakes Scout Master.  BIS went to the nation's Number Three Dog All Breeds, the Springer, Peyton.  Will Peyton’s 14th BIS of the year make him Number Two?  You will read it here first.

WHEATON KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Hundeleben Queen’s Armada SL

We start our Monday Morning Mop Up in Wheaton IL where the hometown Wheaton Kennel Club entertained residents with two days of doggy fun.  Day one ended with Kathleem Steen in the final ring with the English Setter, GCH CH Stargasr’n Wingfield Time Will Tell, the Longhaired Dachshund, GCH CH Hundeleben Queen’s Armada SL, the Great Pyrenees, GCH CH Beren’s Hope of Thorn Hill HOF, the Norwich Terrier, GCH CH Itsy Bitsy Tanglewood Ranger, the Pug, CH Hill Country’s Tag I’m It, the Boston Terrier, GCH CH Gunther’s Gussied Up Edna, and the Polish Lowland Sheepdog, CH Ponwood’s Smoky.

Best went to the Dachshund, Cheese.   Cheese is the Number One Dachshund and Number Seven Hound with six BIS and 19 Hound Groups.

GCH CH Beren’s Hope of Thorn Hill HOF

On Sunday, Robert Whiteny would see the Brittany, GCH CH Star Flight Jumpin Jack Flash RN OA OAJ, the LH Dachshund, Cheese, the above mentioned Pyrenees, the Norwich terrier, GCH CH Max=Well’s Diamond Thief, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Bells Will Be Ringing, the Keeshond, GCH CH KJ’s Its Nothing Purrsonal, and the Belgian Sheepdog, GCH CH Uri de Beauvoir.

His BIS was the Pyrenees, Beren.  It’s the second this year for the winner of the 2011 Great Pyrenees Club of America National Specialty.  Congratulations to breeders Pat Ramapuram & Susan Tucker, and owner Jacqueline Wood, and handler David Daugherty.

WOOFSTOCK DAY FOUR

GCH CH AfterAll Painting the Sky

We are pretty sure Col Joe Purkhiser is not, nor ever has been, a hippie, but he did have the closing final at today’s Contra Costa Kennel Club show, the last of the four shows in Vallejo CA that make up “Woofstock”.

His seven options were the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Mt View’s Ripsnorter Silver Charm, the 13” Beagle, GCH CH Loma Point Huckleberry, the Samoyed,  GCH CH Glacier's N Rowdy's Czargent Trouble, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH AfterAll Painting the Sky, the Pomeranian, GCH CH CR’s Chase What Matters, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH PaRay’s Power & Privilege, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Wigglesworth Thriller.

Picking up her second BIS of the set was the Wire, Sky.  Will Sky’s 11th BIS put her in Top Five Dogs All Breeds?  Check back with us in a couple of days and we will be the first to tell you.

MT PLEASANT MI KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Aerden’s Pretty in Pink JH  

The English Setter, GCH CH Aerden’s Pretty in Pink JH, picked up her second BIS in as many days today in Mount Pleasant MI at the hometown kennel club’s day two show.   Judge Ken Murray might have chosen the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Mahali Rustic Front Paige News , the Great Dane, GCH CH Dundane Dancing With Fireside, the Cairn Terrier, GCH CH Brierdens Black Ice, the Silky Terrier, Stelin the Chip of the Old Block, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Vogelflight’s “Honor” to Pillowtalk, or the Australian Shepherd, CH Stone Ridge Sexy Perfected, but he didn’t.  That’s five this year for KiKi and handler Vito Ciaravino, three in the last month.

MCKINLEY KENNEL CLUB DAY TWO

GCH CH Aubrey’s Tails of Mystery  

(Photo by Patricia Wittier)

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Aubrey’s Tails of Mystery was Roger Hartinger’s Best In Show at the day two show of Mckinley Kennel Club in Canton OH today.  Joining Libby and handler Sherri Hurst were the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, GCH CH Fireside’s Rio Grande JH, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Xenos Jimlet, the Samoyed, GCH CH White Eagle’s Full Moon Rising on Alpine Glo, the Norwich Terrier, GCH CH Scalawag The Sherrif At Stetlands, a Pomeranian from the classes, Ragdoll’s Purple Heart, and the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Shine’s Deck the Halls.  It’s the second of the season for Libby.

ASHEVILLE KENNEL CLUB DAY TWO

DC Abelaim Que the Music  MC  

The Asheville Kennel Club was in Fletcher NC for the weekend.  Audrrey Lycan had the final final and her choice of a Golden Retriever from the classes, Goodlife’s Celebrate Independence, the Whippet, DC Abelaim Que the Music  MC, the Newfoundland,  GCH CH Timberknoll’s Embrace The Journey RN, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Shaireab’s Bayleigh Maid of Honor, the Pekingese, GCH CH Oakhill’s Two Times the Dragon, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Vogelflight's Taywyn Tarragon, and the Belgian Sheepdog, Ch Sans Branco Ultimatum.  

Best went to the Whippet, Lyric.  Just shy of her second birthday, it’s her very first.  Congratulations to breeder/owners Jenny & Gail Boyd.

SKYLINE KENNEL CLUB DAY TWO

GCH CH Kiarry’s Pandora’s Box  

Down in Fishersville VA the Skyline Kennel Club wrapped their two say stop with Michael Faulkner in the final ring.  The seven who stayed to the end were the Irish Setter, GCH CH Fyrethorn Pay it Forward, the American Foxhound, GCH CH Kiarry’s Pandora’s Box, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Holly Woods Dynasty, the Norwich Terrier, GCH CH Fly’N High’s Rocket Man, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Starlight’s Sugar Daddy, a Bulldog from the classes, TopLine Monte Redondo Pi , and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Lanstarr Squire Talfyrn O’Boyle.

It was America’s Number One Hound, the American Foxhound, Jewel, picking up the big rosette, her 13th of the year.  We have Jewel in a virtual tie with two other dogs for the Number Ten Dogs All breed spot.  We will have to wait for the west coast results to see who finishes on top.

LONGSHORE-SOUTPORT KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Whirlaways Ida Belle's A Ringing  

The Longshore-Southport Kennel Club closed the four day, split venue, set for eastern fanciers back in Yorktown Heights NY today.  Angela Porpora gathered the Pointer, GCH CH Seasyde Berries Jubilee JH, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, GCH CH Whirlaways Ida Belle's A Ringing, the Leonberger, GCH CH Cherrywood's Slam Dunk, the Lakeland Terrier, GCH CH Larkspur Acadia Save Me a Spot, the King Charles & Ruby English Toy Spaniel, GCH CH Southdown Nevermind, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Spotlight’s Ruffian, and the Beauceron, GCH CH Beowolf Rime Des Monts Du Lac.  It was the Ridgeback with the southern name, Ida Belle, taking home her second BIS of the year.

ASHEVILLE KENNEL CLUB DAY ONE

CH K-Run Lanbur The Truth All Around

The Asheville Kennel Club is hosting two shows this weekend in their North Carolina hometown.  Yesterday’s final featured the Pointer, CH Hipoint Glamorous Liason, the 15” Beagle, CH K-Run Lanbur The Truth All Around, the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Skansen’s Holy Knight, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Celtic's Zephan Screamin'Eagle, the Toy Manchester Terrier, GCH CH Cottage Lake Bela Horizonte, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Vogel flight’s “Honor” to Pillowtalk, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Suncrest Cerulean.

Carol Esterkin’s BIS was the Beagle, Allie.  It’s the first BIS for Allie and handler Rindi Gaudet.  Congratulations to Rindi, breeders Kathy Weichert & Jon Woodring, and owner Jana Rodes.

GREENWICH KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Banana Joe v Tani Kazari

Fanciers from the New York metropolitan area were back in Yorktown Heights NY after yesterday’s side trip to Norwalk CT for the venerable Greenwich Kennel Club show 

Cindy Vogel’s seven supplicants were the Weimaraner, GCH CH Northwood’s Send Money Honey, the American Foxhound, GCH CH Kiarry’s Pandora’s Box, the Akita, GCH CH Hikay’s Witch with Attitude, the Lakeland Terrier, GCH CH Larkspur Acadia Save Me a Spot, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Banana Joe v Tani Kazari, the Boston Terrier, GCH CH Windermere’s Mystify, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Nchanted’s Silk Lining.

Best went to the nation’s the Affenpinscher, Joey.    Joey leads all Toy Dogs this year with 18 BIS & 46 Toy Group Firsts.

WOOFSTOCK DAY THREE

GCH CH Mt View’s Ripsnorter Silver Charm
(Photo by Lisa Croft Elliott)

While we wait for today’s results to come in let’s catch you up on yesterday’s shows.  We start with the largest event this week, day three of doggy flower power, Woofstock, on the edge of San Francisco Bay in Vallejo CA.

The Contra Costa County Kennel Club took over yesterday and put Dr Anthony DiNardo in the final ring with the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Mt View’s Ripsnorter Silver Charm, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, GCH CH Diablo's Dark Night's Nemesis, the Kuvasz, GCH CH Szumeria’s Wildwood Silver Six Pence, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH AfterAll Painting the Sky, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Crizwood Undeniable, the French Bulldog, GCH CH Lebuull’s New Hope Wooly Bully, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Hearthside Shopping Spree.

His BIS was the GWP. Oakley.   The country’s Number One Dog All Breeds extends his lead over the field with his 24th big rosette of the year.