FRIDAY IN W SPRINGIELD MA

GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse 

The country's Number One Dog All Breeds, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse, continued his unprecedented run, collecting his 228th career BIS today at the Champlain Valley Kennel Club show in West Springfield MA. 

GCH CH Cerise Celtic Thunder 

Judge Desmond Murphy picked Matisse out of a lineup that included his RBIS, the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Celtic Thunder, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Exlysta Aries Ciel Noir, the Russell Terrier, GCH CH Mon Amour JP Rainbow Blossoms, the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, GCH CH Sonnus Filho (Sanchez), the Standard Poodle, CH Hillwood Dassin Ouspenskaya, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Classical’s My Turn. It was the 133rd BIS in 171 final appearances this year for Matisse and handler Michael Scott.