BRITTANY BEST IN CALIFORNIA

GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome 

It doesn’t get much more dog show perfect than beautiful Carmel CA, site of today’s Del Monte Kennel Club show. Judge Dorothy Madonald chose her top two from the Brittany, GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome, the Basset Hound, GCH CH Topsfield-Sanchu Eenie Meenie Miney Moe, the Irish Terrier, GCH CH Rockledge McAllen of Meath, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Quail Garden Loch Lomond Déjà vu, the Keeshond, GCH CH Skyline's Unit Of Measure, and the Puli, Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH PaRay’s Preferential. 

GCH CH Quail Garden Loch Lomond Déjà vu 

(photo by Vicki Holloway)

Going to the head of the line were the Brittany, Beckett, and the Cavalier, DJ. Beckett is the country’s Number One Sporting Dog and the Number Four Dog All Breeds with 12 BIS and 43 Sporting Groups.

WHIPPET BIS IN OHIO

GCH CH Sporting Fields Shameless 

(photo by Gay Glazbrook) 

Our next stop is Madison OH where the Ashtabula Kennel Club had the coveted Saturday spot. Today’s seven finalists were the Irish Setter, GCH CH Evergreen Good Intentions, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Fields Shameless, the Boxer, GCH CH Brisbane "N" Blue Monday's Diamonds Are Decadent, the Russell Terrier, GCH CH Appassionato Jp Monamour's Star, the Italian Greyhound, GCH CH Gdm Zenyatta At Lakeside, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH ByRequest Bon Mot, and the Rough Collie, GCH CH Overland Deal Me In. 

GCH CH ByRequest Bon Mot 

Judge John Wades BIS was the Whippet, Brazen, and his RBIS was the Standard Poodle, B Ro. Brazen is the nation’s Number One Whippet and Number Four Hound with seven BIS and 36 Hound groups.

IRISH SETTER BEST IN FLORIDA

GCH CH Militza’s My Cherie Amour 

Judge Carol Beattie named the Irish Setter, GCH CH Militza’s My Cherie Amour, her Best In Show today at the Jupiter-Tequesta Dog Club show in West Palm Beach FL. She also liked the Skye Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie, whom she name her Reserve Best In Show. Rounding out her seven were the Longhaired Dachshund, Kenmar’s Passport to Scanpoint, the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Skansen's Jose Cuervo V Eastwood, the Yorkshire Terrier, GCH CH Trio’s Big Shot, the Standard Poodle, CH Piccadilly's Aurora's Maid Of Honour, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Wonderland’s Force of Nature. 

GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie 

(photo by Ring 3 Studios)

Adele is the nation’s Number One Irish Setter and Number 13 Sporting Dog with four BIS and 22 Sporting Groups.

WEIMARANER BIS IN VIRGINIA

GCH CH Doc's Greyborn North Star Of Acadia 

Woodstock VA is the site of the Shawnee Kennel Club’s two shows this weekend. Today’s final was in the hands of judge Jay Richardson. The seven dogs hoping to gain his favor were the Weimaraner, GCH CH Doc's Greyborn North Star Of Acadia, the Basenji, GCH CH Tammen’s Defying Gravity, the Great Dane, GCH GHDD Seamus Lord of the Dance, the Glen of Imaal Terrier, GCH CH Rainbow Springs Wicklow’s Warrior Of Ber-D-Mar, the Yorkshire Terrier, CH Paddington’s Set Me Free, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Arkeden N Kiskades Havin A Ball, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Acadia Stage Presence. 

GCH CH Acadia Stage Presence 

The two that succeeded were his BIS, the Weimaraner, Bella Blue, and the Sheltie, Liza. It was the first BIS of the year for Bella Blue. Congratulations to breeders Autumn Stewart Zimmerman, April & Duane Stewart, & Derek Beatty, owners Rachelle Sanborn & Paul Christopher, and handler Amy Tourond.

ENGLISH SETTER BEST IN VERMONT

GCH CH Weymouths En Fuego 

Judge Robert Schreve was in Tunbridge VT today to name a BIS and RBIS for the Green Mountain Dog Club. His options were the English Setter, GCH CH Weymouths En Fuego, the Pharaoh Hound, GCH DC Hallam's Jake Of Arolet SC, the Newfoundland, GCH CH Shadrack’s My Heart’s Darling CGC, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH Br'Er Fox Philippa Of Hunterston , the Silky Terrier, GCH CH Dorien Dancin' On A Breeze, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Luminary Black Velvet Bejeweled With Pearls, and the Bearded Collie, CH Dreamchaser Strathearn Soulmate. 

GCH DC Hallam's Jake Of Arolet SC 

Finishing one/two were the Setter, Blaze, and the Pharaoh Hound, Jake. It’s the eighth BIS in 34 final appearances this season for Blaze and handler Katie Shepard.

POODLE HAT TRICK IN MISSISSIPPI

GCH CH Dawin Hearts on Fire 

(photo by Vicki Holloway)

We spent the day in Southaven MS at the Greater Shelby Kennel Club show, about 12 minutes from our home here in Memphis TN. Judge Roger Hartinger had seven superlative dogs from which to choose a BIS and RBIS. They were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Telltale American Ride, the Saluki, GCH CH Starlites Made Of The Best Stuff On Earth BN RN JC, the Mastiff, GCH CH Goldleaf's Trouble Coming CGC, the Glen of Imaal Terrier, GCH CH Finnabair Ardmore Ned, the Chinese Crested, GCH CH Zen's Cirque du Soleil, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Hearts on Fire, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Woodsides Megabucks. 

GCH CH Telltale American Ride 

He chose the Poodle, Flame as his Best and the Springer, Randy, as his Reserve. It was the third straight BIS of the weekend for Flame and handler Sarah Perchick and their 27th in 72 trips to the final ring this year.

SMOOTH FOX BIS IN ILLINOIS

GCH CH J'Cobe Broxden Shark Dressed Man 

(photo by Michael McGuire)

Our Midwest action is in Belvidere IL this week where the Blackhawk Kennel Club opened the three day weekend on Friday. The seven dogs braving fierce competition at the breed and group level to make it to judge Peggy Lloyd’s final were the Clumber Spaniel, GCH CH Clussexx Over The Legal Limit, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Tells Matrix Reloaded, the Bullmastiff, GCH CH Dal Primo Magic Moment CGC, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J'Cobe Broxden Shark Dressed Man, the Chinese Crested, GCH CH Déjàvu I Want'a Talk About Me, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Barnstorm To-Jo BEn Wicked @ Adominos By Dzine, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Lockenhaus' Rumor Has It V Kenlyn. 

GCH CH Clussexx Over The Legal Limit 

Best went to the Smooth Fox, Bruce, and Reserve went to the Clumber, Hobson. It was the first BIS of the year for Bruce and breeder/owner/handler Amy Booth. Congratulations to Amy, breeder/owner Phil Booth, co-breeders Carol Hurley & William Dalling, and owner Victor Malzoni.

HAVANESE BEST IN MICHIGAN

GCH CH Qbins Strictly Confidential At Enginuity 

 Judge Anne Bolus was in Marshall MI Friday to call the BIS for the Holland Michigan Kennel Club. The seven hoping to get the nod were the Weimaraner, GCH CH Docs Crosswinds Absolut Ten of Acadia, the American Foxhound, CH Devlon's American Trilogy, the Samoyed, GCH CH White Eagles The Sky’s The Limit For Alpineglo, the Russell Terrier, Baylock Heart Of Fire, the Havanese, GCH CH Qbin's Strictly Confidential At Enginuity, the Bulldog, GCH CH Mouser’s Royal Regent, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lambluv’s Sultry Sensation. 

GCH CH White Eagles The Sky’s The Limit For Alpineglo 

Her BIS was the Havanese and her RBIS was the Samoyed. It was the first of the year for Darby and owner/handler Alissa Welling. Congratulations to Alissa, breeder Candy Gaudry and owner Arlene Liebing.

BLOODHOUND BIS IN OHIO

GCH CH Flessners International S’Cess 

The Grand River Kennel Club kicked off the three day weekend in Madison OH, putting judge Barbara Pepper in the final ring. Joining her were the Irish Setter, GCH CH Stoneypoints Time To Reign, the Bloodhound, GCH CH Flessners International S’Cess, the Siberian Husky, GCH CH Dynastys Husky Lucky Strike, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Shaireab’s Bayleigh Maid Of Honor, the Toy Manchester Terrier, GCH CH Cottage Lakes Our Lady Of Fatima, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH ByRequest Bon Mot, and the Rough Collie, CH Overland Deal Me In. 

GCH CH Dynasty's Husky Lucky Strike 

Finishing one/two were the Bloodhound, Nathan, and the Husky, Lucky. Nathan is the nation’s Number One Hound and Number Ten Dog All Breeds with 13 BIS and 41 Hound Groups.

GORDON BEST IN VERMONT

GCH CH Sandpipers Castles In The Air 

 Friday was day two for the Woodstock Dog Club in Tunbridge VT and they asked judge Fred Bassett to choose their BIS and RBIS. His options were the Gordon Setter, GCH CH Sandpipers Castles In The Air, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen , GCH CH Laceys Deck Plate Leader, the Samoyed, GCH CH Pebbles Run Play It Again Ham, the Airedale Terrier, GCH CH Joval Sweet Time, the Pug, GCH CH Hill Country’s Tag I’m It, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Luminary Black Velvet Bejeweled With Pearls, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Signatures Harry Nile V Kridler. 

GCH CH Pebbles Run Play It Again Ham 

He chose the Gordon, Flyer, as his Best and the Sammie, Bogey, as his Reserve. Flyer is the nation’s Number One Gordon Setter with two BIS and six Sporting Groups.

LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER

GCH CH Dawin Hearts on Fire 

(photo by Rhonda Cassidy)

We’ll be seeing AKC’s Number Three Dog All Breeds, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Hearts on Fire, at today’s Greater Shelby Kennel Club show. Yesterday Flame was judge Paula Hartinger’s BIS at the Tupelo Kennel Club show in Southaven MS just a few blocks south of our hometown, Memphis TN. 

GCH CH Telltale American Ride 

Also vying for judge Hartinger’s attention were her RBIS, the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Telltale American Ride, the Saluki, GCH CH Starlites Made Of The Best Stuff On Earth BN RN JC, the Boxer, GCH CH Rummer Runs Black Magic, the Bedlington Terrier, GCH CH First Class Willow Wind The Phoenix, the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, GCH CH Sonnus Filho (Sanchez), and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Riverside Telltail Coco Posh. 

Flame is a second generation Top Ten Dog. Her mother, GCH CH Dawin Spitfire, was 2010’s Number Eight Dog All Breeds. Flame now has 26 BIS and 71 Non-Sporting Groups this year.

DULUTH KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect 

The nation’s Number Two Dog, the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect, started his show week in Duluth MN with a BIS at the hometown Duluth Kennel Club’s show on Thursday. 

GCH CH Forevers All Jacked Up CGC 

Challenging Swagger for judge Dr Anthony DiNardo’s attention were the RBIS, the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Forevers All Jacked Up CGC, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Thaon’s Wallstreet, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Gamegards I’ll Have Another V Braeside, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Harewood Blackthorn Onyx, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Symaruns Endless Love, and the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Safaris This Side Of Paradise. The win, his fifth BIS in a row, brings his 2014 resume to 44th BIS and 79 Non-Sporting Groups. 

GCH CH Gamegards I’ll Have Another V Braeside 

(photo by Lynda Beam)

Swagger, the Golden, Whiskey, and the Rottweiler, Indy, would all return to the final ring at Friday’s DKC. Joining them and judge Cheryl Myers-Egerton were the Wirehaired Dachshund, GCH CH Raydachs Ride My Ducati SW, the Lakeland Terrier, GCH CH Delzar Sweet Sin-Sation, the Pomeranian, CH Kartellas Pressed and Mezherd Gold, and the Keeshond, GCH CH Ruttkay Maximus. 

CH Kartellas Pressed and Mezherd Gold 

 It was the Rottweiler, Indy, taking the big rosette and the Pom, Raja, grabbing the reserve ribbon. Indy is the nation’s Number One Rottweiler and Number Seven Working Dog with four BIS and 17 Working Groups.

BACK2BACK BIS IN SAN ANTONIO

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, is in Texas for the second week of the Trek Through Texas, ten all breed shows in Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston. So far Matisse is two for two, taking the BIS at Thursday’s Comal County Kennel Club show and today’s Bexar County Kennel Club. 

GCH CH Appalachia’s Allamyrra Hajji 

Joining Matisse yesterday in judge Judy Webb’s final were the Brittany, GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome, the Reserve winner, the Saluki, GCH CH Appalachia’s Allamyrra Hajji, the American Staffordshire Terrier , GCH CH Angarda Deja Vu Looking At You, the Chinese Crested, GCH CH Kaylens Kahlua, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Spotted Bliss Oreo Delight , and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Heidelbergs Austin V Melissa. 

GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome 

Today judge Jack Ireland’s alternatives were the same Brittany, whom he gave the RBIS, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, GCH CH Raquel Welch of Malabo APD , the Miniature Bull Terrier, GCH CH Dytona VIP, the Papillon,GCH CH InVolo The King of Pop, the rreturning Bichon and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Coventry Just A Little Crush. AKC’s winningest Working Dog ever, Matisse is on pace to be the most consistent winner in decades with 69 BIS in 90 final appearances this year.

HERE IN OUR HOMETOWN

GCH CH Dawin Hearts on Fire 

(photo  by Derek Glas)

Here in our hometown of Memphis we have four shows this week at the Southaven Multi-Purpose Arena, just five minutes south of Graceland, across the state line. Today’s show is hosted by the Tupelo Kennel Club, the hometown club of Elvis’ birthplace. 

GCH CH Sonnus Filho (Sanchez) 

Judge Joe Walton had today’s final and his pick of the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Telltale American Ride, the Saluki, GCH CH Starlites Made of the Best Stuff of Earth, the Boxer, GCH CH Rummer Runs Black Magic, the Bedlington Terrier, GCH CH First Class Willow Wind The Phoenix, the Smooth Coat Chihuahua. GCH CH Sonnus Filho (Sanchez), the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Hearts on Fire, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Bayouland’s Duck Duck Goose. 

His BIS was the nation’s Number Three Dog All Breeds, the Standard Poodle, Flame. RBIS went to the Chihuahua, Sonnito. Flame is the Number One Non-Sporting Dog with 26 BIS and 70 Non-Sporting Groups.

BIG WEEK STARTS IN VERMONT

GCH CH Luminary Black Velvet Bejeweled With Pearls 

With 46 all breed shows scheduled, this will be the busiest week on the dog show calendar this year. The week’s first all-breed BIS went to the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Luminary Black Velvet Bejeweled With Pearls. Pearl’s win came today in Tunbridge VT at the Woodstock Dog Club’s opener. 

GCH CH Hill Country’s Tag I’m It

(photo by Gay Glazbrook)

Joining Pearl in Dr Robert Indeglia's final ring were the Gordon Setter, GCH CH Sandpipers Castles in The Air, the Pharaoh Hound, GCH 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 RBIS, the Pug, GCH CH Hill Country’s Tag I’m It, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Signature’s Harry Nile v Kridler. It is the second BIS in seven final appearances this year for Pearl and handler Adriano Rocha.

AKITA BEST IN OREGON

GCH CH Mojo’s Continuation of a Myth 

Our last report from the weekend comes in from Bandon OR and the Coos Kennel Club. The seven dogs that BIS judge Jane Forsyth considered were the Flat-Coated Retriever, GCH CH Windy Hill God of Fire RN JH CGC, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Foxtail’s Race for the Chase, the Akita, GCH CH Mojo’s Continuation of a Myth, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, GCH CH Vom Haus Harrock Don Diego Redrock, the Brussels Griffon, GCH CH Hilltop’s GQ Cover Boy, the French Bulldog, GCH CH Napachai Hilsman Throw Caution to the Wind, and the Australian Shepherd, H Baywind’s Travelin’ Man. 

GCH CH Foxtail’s Race for the Chase 

(photo by Rhonda McKinnie)

Best went to the Akita, Nik, and Reserve to the Beagle, JJ. It was the fourth BIS in 16 final appearances this year for Nik and handler Beep Lee.

GREATER COLLIN KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome 

(photo by Derek Glas) 

The Greater Collin Kennel Club wrapped up the big weekend in Dallas TX with judge John Shoe Maker in the final ring. Joining him were the Brittany, GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome, the Pharaoh Hound, CH Farao Anubis Inferno SC, the Mastiff, GCH CH Goldleaf’s Trouble Coming CGC, the Norfolk Terrier, GCH CH Yarrow Venerie Ticket to Ride, the Miniature Pincher, GCH CH Marlex Kisa Wildfire, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Winning Card, and the Puli, GCH CH Cordmaker Topsy Turvey. 

GCH CH Yarrow Venerie Ticket to Ride 

(photo by Infocusbymiguel)

It was the Brittany, Beckett, taking home the set’s last big rosette. The Norfolk, Rider, scampered away with the reserve ribbon. Beckett is the nation’s Number One Brittany, Number One Sporting Dog, and Number Four Dog All Breeds with 11 BIS and 40 Sporting Groups.

OES BEST IN SEDALIA MO

GCH CH Lambluv Sultry Sensation 

In Sedalia MO judge Denys Janssen closed the set for the hometown Sedalia Kennel Club. The seven seeking her approval were the Parti-Colored Cocker Spaniel , CH Monthaven’s The Birdcage, the Longhaired Dachshund, GCH CH Hoppledachs Guns Up ML, the Siberian Husky, CH Antaras Blue Eyed Floozy, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier , GCH CH Cumhil Hell Raiser, the Papillon, CH Mystery’s Question Mark, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Chilleykings Thats A Little Twisted, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lambluv Sultry Sensation. 

 Her Best was the OES and her Reserve the Siberian. It was the second BIS in 12 trips to the final ring this season for the OES, Andrew, and breeder/owner/handler Jere Marder.

WELSH TERRIER BEST IN DEKALB

GCH CH Shaireab’s Bayleigh Maid of Honor 

 (photo by Derek Glas) 

The Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Shaireab’s Bayleigh Maid of Honor, was judge Sulie Greendale-Paveza’s Best In Show Sunday at the Great DeKalb Kennel Club show in that Illinois city. 

GCH CH Gamegard’s I’ll Have Another V Braeside 

Joining Jennie in the final ring were the Welsh Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Trystyn Statesman Cactus Blue, the Longhaired Dachshund, GCH CH Hundeleben Queen’s Armada SL, the RBIS, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Gamegard’s I’ll Have Another V Braeside, the Chinese Crested, GCH CH Dejavu I Want’a Talk About Me, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH De Quetzal’s Declaration En Jasez, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Margaux’s Va Voom. 

The win, Jennie’s 12th BIS in 45 final appearances this year, will make Jennie the country’s Number One Terrier once again.

NATIONAL CAPITAL KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH McVan’s To Russia With Love 

Judge Sandra Walker closed the four day stop in West Friendship MD, taking the final of the National Capital Kennel Club. The seven dogs that stayed to the end for a chance at the big rosette were the Parti-Colored Cocker Spaniel , GCH CH Jems Going for The Knockout, the Wirehaired Dachshund, GCH CH Treis Pinheiros Buona Sera SW, the Portuguese water Dog, GCH CH Claircreek’s Iimpression de Matisse, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH McVan’s To Russia With Love, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Krissy’s Never Ending Dream, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Spotted Bliss Oreo Delight, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Woodsides Megabucks. 

Going to the head of the line was the Scottie, followed close behind by the Shih Tzu. It was the second BIS in 21final appearances this year for the Scottie, Knopa, and handler Rebecca Cross and their second BIS over the country’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the Portie, Matisse.

OES THREE-PEAT IN VENTURA

GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect 

 We start our Monday Morning Mop Up on the West Coast in beautiful Ventura CA where the nation’s Number Two Dog All breeds, GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect, made it a clean sweep winning all three BIS. Sunday’s win came under judge David Bolus at the Ventura County Dog Fanciers Association show. 

GCH CH Penaire Cash Game at Longvue 

Judging Bolus also like the Airedale Terrier, GCH CH Penaire Cash Game at Longvue, whom he gave the RBIS. Also in contention were the Field Spaniel, GCH CH Promenade Pay It Forward, the Basset Hound, GCH CH Topsfield-Sanchu Eenie Minie Moe, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Marienburg’s Special Ops Commando, the Toy Fox Terrier, GCH CH Ultra Quest Go for the Gold, and the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Yu Kou’s Keep on Luvn U CGC. 

The win puts Swagger’s 2014 record at 43 BIS and 77 Herding Groups. More importantly, the weekend puts Swagger 2,300 points closer to the Number One Dog.

ANN ARBOR KENNEL CLUB

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

(photo by Rhonda Cassidy)

In Monroe MI judge Bill Shelton called the Sunday final for the Ann Arbor Kennel Club. Judge Shelton’s superlative seven were the English Setter, GCH CH Stargaze'R 'N Wingfield Wait Wait Don't Tell, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Tashtins Lookin for Trouble, the Samoyed, CH Pebbles Run Cot’n Pic’n Cotton Gin, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Darwyn Bruhil's Flying Circus, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Rocket Power, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH ByRequest Bon Mot, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Aubrey’s Moon River. 

GCH CH Aubrey’s Moon River 

 It was the Setter, Teller, taking the Best In Show, and the Corgi, Rebecca, picking up the Reserve.  The win makes Teller the country's Number One English Setter and will put him in a dead heat for the Number Two Sport Dog with nine BIS and 29 Sporting Groups.

CHIUAHUA BIS IN MASSACHUSETTS

GCH CH Sonnus Filho (Sanchez) 

The Holyoke Kennel Club closed the five day set in West Springfield MA with judge Joan Scott’s final. The seven who stayed to the end for a chance at the big rosette were the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Pebwin Hocus Pocus, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Fields Shameless, the Newfoundland, GCH CH Cypress Bay’s Big Sur, the Norwich Terrier, GCH CH Highwood's Whirling Dun, the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, GCH CH Sonnus Filho (Sanchez), the Xoloitzcuintli, GCH CH Bayshore Giorgio Armani, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Classical’s My Turn. 

GCH CH Bayshore Giorgio Armani 

 It was the smallest among them who took home the BIS, the Chihuahua, Sonnito. Packing up the RBIS was the Xolo, Armani. It was the 15th BIS in 37 final appearances for Sonnito and handler Erika Lanasa this year.

SPRINGER BEST IN WEST VIRGINIA

GCH CH Telltale American Ride 

Our first Sunday report comes in from Huntington WV where the hometown Huntington Kennel Club is offering up two shows. Today’s final was in the hands of judge Arely Hussin. Seeking judge Hussin’s approval were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Telltale American Ride, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Tells Matrix Reloaded, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Goldgrove Nmaste, the Cairn Terrier, GCH CH Connacht A Ha'Penny Will Do, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Char’s Seattle Slew For Triple Crown, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Unique Da Maya Dancing Queen, and the Puli, CH Kitiriana’s Reggie Lass CGC RN HSAS. 

GCH CH Char’s Seattle Slew For Triple Crown 

Taking home the big rosette was the Springer, Randy. Grabbing the reserve ribbon was the Pom, Huey. Randy is the nation’s Number One English springer Spaniel and Number Five Sporting Dog with four BIS and 39 Sporting Groups this year.

STAFFYBULL IN BANDON OR

GCH CH Vom Haus Harrock Don Diego Redrock 

Our Pacific Northwest weekend is in Bandon OR with the Coos Kennel Club. Judge Harold Pybus had Saturday’s final and his pick of the Weimaraner, GCH CH Diamond MK The Eagle Has Landed , the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Foxtail’s Race For The Chase, the Akita, GCH CH Mojo's Continuation Of A Myth, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, GCH CH Vom Haus Harrock Don Diego Redrock, the Brussels Griffon, GCH CH Hilltop's GQ Cover Boy, the Bulldog, Weslins Roadside Romance, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Baywind’s Travelin’ Man. 

GCH CH Foxtail’s Race For The Chase 

(photo by Rhonda McKinnie)

His Best In Show was the Staffy Bull, Rico, and his Reserve, the Beagle, JJ. It was the first for Rico and owner/handler Thornton Alberg, Congratulations to Thornton, breeder David Marcus Harris, and owners Lynn Heimbuch & A Jivan.