GSP BIS IN RICHMOND VA

GCH CH Robin Crest Edelmarke Investigator 

We like to call the Mid-Atlantic region “Dog Show Central” for its number of shows each year. Today fanciers were once again in Richmond VA for the Southern Maryland Kennel Club’s show. BIS Judge Nathaniel Horn had the company of some of the sport’s best. They were the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH Robin Crest Edelmarke Investigator, the Bloodhound, GCH CH Flessner's International S'Cess, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Allure Playing With Fire, the Skye Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Starfire's Spank Me Hard Call Me Crazy, the Miniature Poodle, GCH CH Surrey Cherry Garcia, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Ha'Penny Mirimar The Fab Fawn. 

GCH CH Flessner's International S'Cess 

Taking home the big rosette was the GSP, Vance. Collecting the reserve award was the Bloodhound, Nathan. Vance is the country’s Number One German Shorthaired Pointer, collecting three BIS in six trips to the final ring this year. Two of those BIS have come in the last two weeks. Have you noticed how many dogs have come alive this month? This year may turn out to be very interesting.

BACK2BACK BIS FOR SMOOTH FOX

CH Absolutely Talk Of The Town 

Judge Pat Trotter was in Ferndale CA today to call the final at the Lost Coast Kennel Club of California. The seven dogs that stayed all day to see her were the Labrador Retriever, GCH CH Big Sky's Augustus, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH M&Ms Fear The Beard, the Bullmastiff, GCH CH Baron Dye Of Ridgetop, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Absolutely Talk Of The Town, the Toy Fox Terrier, GCH CH Ultra Quest Go For The Gold NAJ, the Bulldog, CH Rambling Fever Pretty Fly For A White Guy, and the Puli, GCH CH Mt Hood's Leapin' Linni Of Tordor. 

GCH CH Mt Hood's Leapin' Linni Of Tordor

Her BIS was the Smooth Fox, Taylor, and her RBIS was the Puli, Linni. It was the second consecutive BIS for Taylor and handler Eddie Boyes, bringing their 2014 resume to five BIS and 16 Terrier Groups.

ENGLISH SETTER BIS IN MA

GCH CH Weymouths En Fuego 

The English Setter, GCH CH Weymouths En Fuego, was judge Robert Vandiver’s Best In Show at today’s Hockamock Kennel Club show in Wrentham MA. Judge Vandiver also liked the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect, whom he named RBIS. Rounding out his seven were the seven dogs hoping to gain his favor were the Pharaoh Hound, DC Hallam's Jake Of Arolet SC, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Black Bart's Calamity Jane, the Airedale Terrier, CH Joval Sweet Time, the Pug, GCH CH Charchen’s Billy The Kid, and the Keeshond, GCH CH Nightwind's Little Ricky. 

GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect 

 Blaze is the nation’s Number One English Setter and Number Four sporting Dog with six BIS and 29 Sporting Groups this season.

BABY BEAGLE BIS IN OHIO

CH Torquay Midnight Victory 

The hometown Lima Kennel Club asked judge Bonnie Linnell Clarke to take the final at their big Saturday show. The seven dogs she saw were the Golden Retriever, CH Easthill Broxden Woodland Lettuce Entertain You, the 13” Beagle, CH Torquay Midnight Victory, the Boxer, GCH CH Brisbane "N" Blue Monday's Diamonds Are Decadent , the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Shaireab’s Bayleigh Maid of Honor, the Brussels Griffon, GCH CH Homestead Zoey Of Treyacres, the Chow Chow, GCH CH Milin s Emerson Tappin On The Bay CGC, and the Briard, CH Deja Vu Elephant In The Room. 

GCH CH Homestead Zoey Of Treyacres 

The two that she chose were the Beagle, Victoria, and the Griff, Zoey. Just nine months old, Victoria has only been out a couple of months and already has three BIS and seven Hound Groups to her credit.

AKITA BIS IN PENNSYLVANIA

GCH CH CR-Wicca’s Trade Secret 

Our first report today comes in from Vandergrift PA and the Bushy Run Kennel Club. Judge Anitra Cuneo considered the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, GCH CH Fireside’s Mother Of Pearl JH, the Norwegian Elkhound GCH Somerri Dunharrow's Dynamo, the Akita, GCH CH CR-Wicca’s Trade Secret, the Skye Terrier, GCH CH Desire Of Love Dell' Antica Caledonia, the Italian Greyhound, GCH CH Donavin's Caramel Macchiato, the Bichon Frise, CH Barberry's Take A Chance On Me, and the Rough Collie, GCH CH Devinwood A Perfect Stranger. 

GCH CH Devinwood A Perfect Stranger 

The two she chose were her BIS, the Akita, Trader, and her RBIS, the Collie, Finn. Trader moved up the rankings one slot to the Number Eight Dog All Breeds and now has 11 BIS and 28 Working Groups this year.

RIDGEBACK BIS IN REDMOND OR

GCH CH Bakari’s Lor Vita Caymus CGC 

(photo by Julie Ward)

 The Pacific Northwest continues to offer up opportunities for doggy fun this summer with Friday’s Mt Bachelor Kennel Club show in Redmond OR. Judge Jan Paulk’s seven hopefuls were the Weimaraner, GCH CH Diamond MK The Eagle Has Landed, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, GCH CH Bakari’s Lor Vita Caymus CGC, the Samoyed GCH CH Snoline ‘N Snowater’s On A Roll, the Miniature Bull Terrier, GCH Cambria’s Kid N Play, the Italian Greyhound, GCH CH Bravehound’s Medal of Honor at Win-Dancer, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Newtnine Crown of Queen, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH PaRay Preferential. 

GCH CH Newtnine Crown of Queen

(photo by Vicki Holloway)

Judge Paulk’s BIS was the Ridgeback, Caymus, and her RBIS was the Bichon, Queenie. It was the first for Caymus and handler Andy Linton and the first by a Ridgeback this year. Congratulations to Andy, breeder Julie Eschilling, and owners Nicole Ballantyne & Gordon Ballantyne.

SIZZLING SHIH TZU SUMMER

GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Rocket Power

The Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Rocket Power continued his sizzling summer surge, with another BIS Friday. The latest win came at the Kanadasaga Kennel Club show in Bainbridge NY. 

GCH CH Tashtins Lookin for Trouble 

(photo by Kayla Bertagnolli)

 Joining Rocket and breeder/owner/handler Luke Ehricht in judge Sulie Greendale Paveza’s final were the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH Shade Mountain’s Cane Bello Moon Dancer JH, her RBIS, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Tashtins Lookin for Trouble, the Great Dane, GCH CH Anjadane’s Regene V Malvern, the Russell Terrier, GCH CH Monamour JP Energy Of Kiss, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Unique Diamond In The Ruff, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Roragyn Bella Francesca. 

It will be a summer to remember for Rocket and Luke. Eight of their ten BIS this year have come this month.

ENGLISH SETTER BIS IN OKC

GCH CH Stargazr’n Wingfield Wait Wait Don’t Tell 

 Friday was day three of the Oklahoma City Summer Classic and the Mid-Del Tinker Kennel Club’s turn to host. They asked judge Susan St John-Brown to name a Best In Show from the English Setter, GCH CH Stargazr’n Wingfield Wait Wait Don’t Tell, the Whippet, GCH CH Debmar Lovin’ Dixie SC, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Kelwyn’s GM Freestyle, the Toy Fox Terrier, CH Centennial Farms Catch Me If You Can, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Hearts on Fire, and the Border Collie, GCH CH Tang Dynasty Rocky. 

GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse 

(photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

Going to the head of the line was the Setter, Teller, followed by the Portie, Matisse. Teller is the nation’s Number Six Sporting Dog with eight BIS and 27 Sporting groups this year.

SMOOTH FOX BEST IN FERNDALE CA

GCH CH Absolutely Talk Of The Town 

We have results from the West Coast and the Lost Coast Kennel Club of California. Lining up for BIS judge Charles Olvis were the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, GCH CH Javahill Surf2 An 8 Second Ride BN, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH M&M's Fear The Beard, the Bullmastiff, GCH CH Baron Dye Of Ridgetop, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Absolutely Talk Of The Town, the Chinese Crested, GCH CH Kulana's Sh-Boom, Bulldog, CH Rambling Fever Pretty Fly For A White Guy, and the Smooth Collie, GCH CH Travler Kelise Overdrive. 

GCH CH Baron Dye Of Ridgetop 

 Finishing one/two were the Smooth Fox, Taylor, and Bullmastiff, Baron. Taylor is out every weekend, but she still has managed four BIS and 15 Terrier Groups making her the nation’s Number One Smooth Fox Terrier.

SKYE BIS IN RICHMOND VA

GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie 

After a two day break, fanciers are back in Richmond VA for today’s Southern Maryland Kennel Club show. Today’s final was in the hands of judge Dennis Gallant who chose his top two from the English Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Fieldstone Carousel Hell's Kitchen, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Tells Matrix Reloaded, the Mastiff, GCH CH Goldleaf's Trouble Coming CGC, the Skye Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Starfire's Spank Me Hard Call Me Crazy, the Miniature Poodle, GCH CH Surrey Cherry Garcia, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Woodsides Megabucks. 

GCH CH Woodsides Megabucks 

(photo by Infocusbymiguel)

The two he liked were the Skye Terrier, Charlie, and the GSD, Megabucks. We have a fierce battle for Number One Terrier this year. Charlie started the week as the Number Two Terrier and the Number Seven Dog All Breeds with 14 BIS and 53 Terrier Groups. We will wait until the end of the weekend to see if that changes.

GSD BIS IN LIMA OH

GCH CH Lockenhaus Rumor Has It V Kenlyn

We have plenty of action all over the United States today. In Lima OH the Sandusky Kennel Club put judge Donna Buxton in the final ring with the English Springer Spaniel, CH Crossroad Jockeyhill on the Green, the Whippet GCH Sporting Fields Shameless, the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Skansen’s Holy Knight, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Shaireab's Bayleigh Maid Of Honor, the Blenheim & Prince Charles English Toy Spaniel, GCH CH Loujon Thornwood Little Jacob, the Dalmatian, CH Bret D N Troika N Engine Co Timeless Keepsake, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Lockenhaus Rumor Has It V Kenlyn. 

GCH CH Shaireab's Bayleigh Maid Of Honor

(photo by Derek Glas)

 Her BIS was the GSD, Rumor, and her RBIS was the Welsh Terrier, Jennie. It’s the third BIS in 18 trips to the final ring this year for Rumor.

PHARAOH BIS IN MASSACHUSETTS

DC Hallam's Jake Of Arolet SC 

Judge Whitney Coombs was in in Wrentham MA to call today’s Hockamock Kennel Club final. His seven hopefuls were the English Setter, GCH CH Weymouth’s En Fuego, the Pharaoh Hound, DC Hallam's Jake Of Arolet SC, the Bernese Mountain Dog, GCH CH Marben's Ruffian, the Colored Bull Terrier, Notorious Never Say Never, the Pug, GCH CH Charchen's Billy The Kid, the Keeshond, GCH CH Nightwind’s Little Ricky, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect. 

GCH CH Weymouth’s En Fuego 

The two he liked were the Pharaoh Hound, Jake, and the English Setter, Blaze. It was the first BIS of the year for Jake. Congratulations to breeders/owners Dominic Carota & Dr Stephen Sipperly.

PWD BIS IN OKC AGAIN

GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse 

(photo by Rhonda Cassidy) 

The country’s Number One Dog all Breeds, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse, made it two in a row in Oklahoma City, taking Thursday’s BIS at the Lawton Dog Fanciers Association show. Joining Matisse in judge Clay Coady’s final were the Brittany, GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Iceage V Tum-Tums Vriendjes, the RBIS, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Kelwyn’s GM Freestyle, the Maltese, GCH CH Ta-Jon’s Sugar Dumplin’, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Hearts on Fire, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi , GCH CH Riverside Telltail Coco Posh. 

The BIS extends Matisse’s winning streak to four BIS and his 2014 record to 65 BIS and 84 Working Groups.

OES BEST IN MASSACHUSETTS

GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect 

Our first report today comes in from the Wampanoag Kennel Club who opened a four day set in Wrentham MA. Judge David Ojalvo had the opening final and his pick of the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Celtic Thunder, the Pharaoh Hound, DC Hallam's Jake Of Arolet SC, the Boxer GCH Jacquet's Annie El Encanto, the West Highland White Terrier, GCH CH Holyrood's Here Comes The Son @ Briarton, the Miniature Pinscher, CH Marlex Call Me La Lupe, the Dalmatian, CH Blackberry N Riverside Perfect Pemigewasset, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect. 

GCH CH Cerise Celtic Thunder 

His Best was the country’s Number Two Dog All Breeds, the OES, Swagger. Reserve went to the Springr, Liam. Mark that as Swagger’s 39th BIS in 71 final appearances this year.

OKC SUMMER CLASSIC BEGINS!

GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse 

Oklahoma City has long been a major dog show destination and this year the Oklahoma City Summer Classic has been extended to five all breed shows. Thus it is no surprise that several of our top dogs, including members of the Top Ten Dogs All Breed, rendezvoused in the Sooner State this week. 

GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome 

Three of the Top Ten made it to judge Gloria Geringer’s final at today’s Lawton Dog Fanciers Association show, the Number One Dog, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse, the Number Three Dog, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Hearts on Fire, and the Number Four Dog, the Brittany, GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome. Rounding out her seven were the Pharaoh Hound, CH Farao Anubis Inferno, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Kelwyn’s GM Freestyle Flyer, the Chinese Crested, GCH CH Zen’s Cirque du Solei, and the Pembroke welsh Corgi, GCH CH Aubrey’s Moon River. 

Her BIS was the Number One Dog, the PWD, Matisse, and her RBIS was the Number Four Dog, the Brittany, Beckett. Matisse is already the Number One Working Dog of all time and is on pace to have another record breaking year with 64 BIS in 83 final appearances half way through the year.

MONTANA MARATHON CLOSER

GCH CH Aashtoria Wildhunt Hidden Agenda 

The Montnana Marathon ended its eight day journey in Missoula MT with the day three show of the Five Valley Kennel Club. Judge Col Joe Purkhiser had the final final and his pick of the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Hill-N-Don & Canyonwood Seemore of Me, the Borzoi, GCH CH Aashtoria Wildhunt Hidden Agenda, the Akita, GCH CH Mojo's Continuation Of A Myth, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Full Throttle’s Wee Drop of Mischief O’Kilcregg, the Pug, GCH CH Winsome-Nirvana-Blaque Triple Play, the Bichon Frise, CH Newtnine Crown of Queen, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH PaRay Preferential. 

GCH CH Winsome-Nirvana-Blaque Triple Play 

Taking home the set’s last BIS was the Borzoi, Casper. Packing up his second RBIS of the stop was the Pug, Slugger, It was the first BIS this year for Casper. Congratulations to breeders/owners Robin & Charles Riel, co-breeder G Ariel Duncan, owner Stuart McGraw, and handler Lisa Haney.

AKITA BIS IN VIRGINIA

GCH CH CR-Wicca's Trade Secret 

The Gloucester Kennel Club of Virginia closed the four day First Colony Cluster today with judge Donna Buxton in the final ring. The seven dogs that stayed to the end to join her were the English Setter, GCH CH Weymouths En Fuego, the Wirehaired Dachshund, GCH CH GCH Treis Pinheiros Buona Sera SW, Akita, GCH CH CR-Wicca's Trade Secret, the Skye Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Yarrow’s Hi-Tech Ben There Done That, the Tibetan Spaniel, GCH CH Kan Sing's Po-Ba-Ri At Arundina, and the Finnish, Lapphund Lumiturpa Tapakka. 

GCH CH Weymouths En Fuego 

Packing up the set’s last big rosette was the Akita, Trader. Taking home the Reserve ribbon was the Setter, Blaze. Trader is the nation’s Number Two Working Dog and Number Nine Dog All Breeds with ten BIS and 27 Working Groups this year.

AMSTAFF BIS IN MONTANA

GCH CH Sierra’s Ground Zero 

The Montana Marathon continued its eight day long trek through Big Sky Country with the Five Valley Kennel Club’s show on Monday in Missoula MT. Judge Kent Delaney had the final and his choice of the English Springer Spaniel, Hil-N-Don & Canyonwood Seemore of Me, GCH CH the Borzoi, GCH CH Aashtoria Wildhunt Hidden Agenda CGC, the Akita, GCH CH Mojo’s Continuation of a Myth, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Sierra’s Ground Zero, the Pug, GCH CH Winsome-Nirvana-Blaque Triple Play, the Bulldog, GCH CH Dowat’s the Gladiator, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Belmark Close Encounter. 

GCH CH Winsome-Nirvana-Blaque Triple Play 

 It was the AmStaff, Taking home the big rosette was the AmStaff, Trigger. The Pug, Slugger, packed up the Reserve ribbon. It was Trigger’s third BIS in seven trips to the final ring this year and his second of the weekend.

PWD BIS IN VIRGINIA AGAIN

GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse 

Mid Atlantic fanciers extended their weekend into Monday with today’s Gloucester Kennel Club of Virginia show in Richmond VA. BIS judge Polly Smith’s final seven were the English Setter, GCH CH Weymouths En Fuego, the Bloodhound, GCH CH Flessner's International S'Cess, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse, the Skye Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie, the Smooth Coated Chihuahua, GCH CH Sonnus Filho (Sanchez), the Dalmatian GCH Spotted Bliss Oreo Delight, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Woodsides Megabucks. 

GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie 

 Her Best was the nation’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the PWD, Matisse. Her RBIS was the nation’s Number Seven Dog All Breeds, the Skye, Charlie. Matisse is maintaining a record setting pace with 63 BIS in 82 final appearances this year.

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD BIS IN OR

GCH CH Copper Hills No Reservations 

Our last Sunday report is from Canby OR and the Clakamas Kennel Club. Judge Robin Stansell had the closing final and his pick of the Flat-Coated Retriever, GCH CH Windy Hill God of Fire RN JH CGC, the Black & Tan Coonhound, GCH CH Southchase’s Wilbert Roy, the Siberian Husky, GCH CH Topaz’s Bad Action, the Bedlington Terrier, GCH CH Tiffanie’s Fame and Fortune, the Toy Poodle, CH North Well Vivian JP Rose Queen, the French Bulldog, GCH CH Fulla Bull Soulja Boy, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Copper Hills No Reservations. 

GCH CH Fulla Bull Soulja Boy 

He chose the Aussie, Bourdaine, as his BIS and the Frenchie, Rocky, as his RBIS. It was the first BIS for Bourdaine and handler Larry Fenner. Congratulations to Larry, breeder Kathy Hubbard, and owners Sharon Rapadas & Nancy Resetar.

AKITA BEST IN MONTANA

GCH CH Mojo’s Continuation of a Myth 

Sunday the Montana Marathon moved to Missoula MT for the Five Valley Kennel Club show. Judge Wayne Thompson had the final and his pick of the Clumber Spaniel, GCH CH Clussexx Over The Legal Limit, the Black & Tan Coonhound, GCH CH Jazzman Comebacker, the Akita, GCH CH Mojo’s Continuation of a Myth, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Broxden Accidentally On Porpoise, the Brussels Griffon, GCH CH Hilltops GQ Cover Boy, the Bichon Frise, CH Newtine Crowne of Queen, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Fairway One Over Par. 

Finishing one/two were the Akita, Nik, and the Smooth Fox, Flipper. It was the third BIS in 12 trips to the final ring this year.

BORDER TERRIER BEST IN IOWA

CH McHill’s HRH Prince Gizmo House Of Gremlin 

 Iowa City IA was the site of Sunday’s Hawkeye Kennel Club show, which ended with judge Patricia Hastings final. The seven dogs she considered were the English Cocker Spaniel, CH Foxwood’s Rock Of Cashel, the Saluki, GCH CH Aurora’s The Song And Dance, the Mastiff, GCH CH Willow Ridge’s Risky Business, the Border Terrier, CH McHill’s HRH Prince Gizmo House Of Gremlin, the Brussels Griffon, JN Ambrosia’s Raise Your Glass, the Dalmatian, CH Centurion Anticipation Charming, and the Border Collie, GCH CH F Si A Ge Of Fu You Yuan Kennel. 

GCH CH Willow Ridge’s Risky Business 

 The Border Terrier, Gizmo, snapped up the BIS and the Mastiff, Kruz, grabbed the RBIS. It was the first for Gizmo. Congratulations to breeder/owner Peter Holson and owner Alberto Barrios.

WHIPPET BIS IN MINNESOTA

GCH CH Sporting Fields Shameless 

(photo by Gay Glazbrook)

The summer solstice may be the only time for an outdoor dog show in Cambridge MN. The seven dogs in judge Charlotte Clem McGowan’s final at Sunday’s Cambridge Minnesota Kennel Club show were the Gordon Setter, GCH CH Sastaya’s Eleven Eleven, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Fields Shameless, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Cambria's Vraiment Parfait, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, GCH CH Cumhill Hell Raiser, the King Charles English Toy Spaniel, GCH CH LTO Prosperity, the Keeshond, GCH CH Trumpets No Questions Asked, and the Canaan Dog, GCH CH Pleasant Hill Magnum Of Samara. 

 GCH CH Sastaya’s Eleven Eleven Her 

Best was the Whippet, Brazen, and her Reserve, the Gordon, Teddy. Shameless is AKC’s Number One Whippet and Number Four Hound with five BIS and 31 Hound Groups.

ENGLISH SETTER BIS IN INDIANA

GCH CH Stargaze'R 'N Wingfield Wait Wait Don't Tell 

Our Monday Mop Up begins in Crown Point IN with Sunday’s Lake Shore Kennel Club show. The last seven dogs on the grounds were the English Setter, GCH CH Stargaze'R 'N Wingfield Wait Wait Don't Tell, the Saluki, GCH CH Impala Ladies Love Outlaw, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Avatar Cosmac Storm, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH Garcini Rangels Rock N Rolla, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Orchard Hill Just Enough Luck, the Miniature Poodle, GCH CH Serenade Renaissance Live It Up, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Lockenhaus' Rumor Has It V Kenlyn. 

GCH CH Avatar Cosmac Storm 

Picking up the big rosette was the Setter, Teller. Collecting the Reserve ribbon was the Rottweiler, Mac. Teller is the Number Six Sporting Dog with seven BIS and 26 Sporting Groups.

FIRST TIMER IN NEW PALTZ

GCH CH Allure Playing With Fire

The Mid-Hudson Kennel Association had the closer in New Paltz NY and they put judge Lynette Saltzman in the final ring with the English Setter, CH Kaska's Dapper Don Of Loralei BN RN, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Tells Matrix Reloaded, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Allure Playing With Fire, the Scottish Terrier, CH Greatscot's Last Call, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Zeigen Aurora Australis, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Unique Da Maya Dancing Queen, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Classical's My Turn.

Judge Saltzman’s BIS was the Doberman and her RBIS was the Pom.  It was the first BIS this year for Flare in six final appearances this year.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Nancy Bosley, co-breeders Carmen Pitts & Julie Porter, and handler Gwen deMilta.

BACK2BACK BIS IN RUSH NY

GCH CH Militza's My Cherie Amour 

We go next to Rush NY where judge David Kittredge called the final at today’s Genesee Valley Kennel Club show. The seven dogs he considered were the Irish Setter, GCH CH Militza's My Cherie Amour, the Norwegian Elkhound, GCH CH Tioka's American Ride, the Boxer, GCH CH Jacquet's Annie El Encanto, the Miniature Schnauzer, Markworth Sky's The Limit, the Italian Greyhound, GCH CH Gdm Zenyatta At Lakeside, the Miniature Poodle, CH Jaboas Never Ending Dream, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Keylis Spotlite Just Do It. 

Taking home the BIS was the Irish Setter. Collecting the RBIS was the GSD. It’s the Irish Setter Adele’s second consecutive BIS and her third in 21 final appearances this year.

WIRE FOX BIS IN MAINE

GCH CH Br'Er Fox Philippa Of Hunterston 

 Judge Keke Kahn had the closer at today’s Penobscot Valley Kennel Club show in Cumberland ME. The seven dogs hoping to take home a BIS were the Brittany, GCH CH Triumphant's As Good As It Gets JH, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH Lacey's Deck Plate Leader, the Boxer, GCH CH Shadigee's Sequel To Legends, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH Br'Er Fox Philippa Of Hunterston, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark, Jolei Rocket Power, the Dalmatian, CH Blackberry N Riverside Perfect Pemigewasset, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Bramley's Green Mountain Boy. 

GCH CH Triumphant's As Good As It Gets JH 

The one who succeeded was the Wire Fox, Pippa. The one who came close was the Brittany, Beckett. It was the second BIS in 11 times in the final ring for Pippa and handler RC Carusi.