PWD BIS IN SOUTH CAROLINA

GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse 

(photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

 2014’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse, started 2015 with a Best In Show performance at the Clemson Kennel Clubjudge show in Pendleton SC. 

GCH CH Shaireab's Bayleigh Maid Of Honor 

(photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

Joining Matisse in judge Stephanie Hedgepath’s final were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Ashdown’s Time to Thrill, Treeing Walker Coonhound, GCH CH Cherry Creek Confetti, her RBIS, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Shaireab's Bayleigh Maid Of Honor, the Smooth Chihuahua, GCH CH Sonnus Filho (Sanchez), the Dalmatian, GCH CH Spotted Bliss Oreo Delight, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Riverside Telltail Coco Posh. 

 Matisse’s 2014 was the best year of any show dog in AKC history, with 134 BIS in 175 final appearances. Congratulations to breeder/owner Donna Gottdenker, owners Milan Lint & Peggy Helming, and handler Michael Scott.

BLOODHOUND BIS IN OHIO

GCH CH Flessner's International S'Cess 

The Rubber City Kennel Club had the coveted Saturday spot in Tallmadge OH, putting judge Dr Alan Santos in the final ring. The seven dogs he considered were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Blindside, the Bloodhound. GCH CH Flessner's International S'Cess, the Akita, GCH CH CR-Wicca’s Trade Secret, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Absolutely Signature, the Papillon GCH Wingssong Singular Sensation, the Standard Poodle, CH Hillwood Dassin Ouspenskaya, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lambluv's Sultry Sensation. 

CH Hillwood Dassin Ouspenskaya 

The two he liked were his BIS, the Bloodhound, Nathan, and his RBIS, the Standard Poodle, Maria. Nathan was 2014’s Number One Hound and Number Seven Dog All Breeds with 24 BIS and 84 Hound Groups, including the Group at last month’s AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. Congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Heather Helmer, co-breeders Ryan & Chris Flessner, and owners Susan M Carter & Shirley Van Camp.

BEARDIE BEST IN MASSACHUSETTS

GCH CH Classical's My Turn

The Bearded Collie, GCH CH Classical's My Turn, opened his new year with a Best In Show at today’s Merrimack Valley Kennel Club in Springfield MA.

CH Iacta Alea Est De La Bete

(photo by Blake Hamman)

Joining Turner in judge Dr Ronald Spritzer’s final were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Celtic Thunder, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Exlysta Aries Ciel Noir, the Boxer, GCH CH Brisbane "N" Blue Monday's Diamonds Are Decadent, the Scottish Terrier, CH Fireheart's Over The Rainbow, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Piccadil's Twist And Shout CD BN RN RA RE, and the RBIS, the French Bulldog, CH Iacta Alea Est De La Bete.

Turner was last year’s Number Ten Herding Dog with three BIS and 63 Herding Groups.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Julie Kempster & Bea Sawka, owner Wendy Marciante, and handler Clifford Steele.

BULLDOG WEATHER IN TEXAS

GCH CH Dowat’s The Gladiator 

(photo by Gay Glazbrook)

One would think that January temperatures in Texas might be a little milder than elsewhere in the US. One would be wrong. It was raining and just above freezing in Glen Rose TX for Friday’s North Texas Non-Sporting Association limited breed show. 

However, that’s perfect Bulldog weather and the Bulldog, GCH CH Dowat’s The Gladiator, rolled to the Group One under judge Betsy Dale. Don Juan was 2014’s Number One Bulldog and Number Seven Non-Sporting Dog with two BIS and 34 Non-Sporting Groups. Congratulations to breeders/owners Jamie Vasquez & Randall Jenkins, owner Linda Scott, and handler Dennis O’Connor.

FANCIERS CHILL IN ST PAUL

GCH CH Highlander’s Rumour Has It 

For those fanciers seeking a true winter wonderland experience this week there were the Northstar Working Group Association, the North Star Toy Dog Club, and the North Star Herding Group Club limited breed shows Friday in St Paul MN.  James Reynolds named the Siberian Husky, GCH CH Highlander’s Rumour Has It, his top Working Dog. Rumour was last year’s Number Two Siberian Husky with two BIS and 18 Working Groups. Congratulations to breeders Anne & Brian Palmer, owners Marc Ralsky & Correen F Pacht, and handler Laura King. 

GCH CH Fist Face A Penny For Your Thought 

(photo by Michael McGuire)

Topping judge Terry Stacy’s Toy Group was the Brussels Griffon, GCH CH Fist Face A Penny For Your Thought. Penny finished 2014 as the Number Two Brussels Griffon with three BIS and 27 Toy Groups. Congratulations to breeders Rodney & Linda Vance, owners Larry & Carol Pagacz & Kelley Catterson, and handler Paul D Catterson. 

GCH CH Lockenhaus Rumor Has It V Kenlyn 

The German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Lockenhaus Rumor Has It V Kenlyn, was Dr Gary Sparchu’s pick for best Herding Dog. Rumor was last year’s Number Six herding Dog with seven BIS and 45 Herding Groups. Congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Kent Bolyes, breeder/owner Pamela McElheney, and owners Deborah Stern & A & M Derose.

PALM SPRINGS WARM UPS

GCH CH Foxboro N Shardust Authentic

A long weekend in Palm Springs starts every show season, offering dogs seeking a Top ten ranking a quick start to the year.  In addition to the Kennel Club of Palm Springs two all-breed shows, the Southern California Sporting Dog Fanciers, the Inland Empire Hound Club Of Southern California, the Desert Empire Terrier Club Of Southern California, the Toy Dog Breeders Association Of Southern California, and the Sand To Sea Non-Sporting Association Of Southern California, limited breed shows that are larger than many all-breed shows, offer up enough points to jump start any dog’s year.

Judge Brian Meyer’s Sporting Group One on Friday was the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Foxboro N Shardust Authentic, one of the many BIS winning Springers we saw last year.  Maddox finished 2014 with two BIS and 18 Sporting Groups.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Susan Still, owners Ellen Charles & Sharleen Perreira, and handler Lynda O'Connor-Schneider.

GCH CH Starlite’s Made Of The Best Stuff On Earth BN RN JC

Nearly 700 Hounds competed to make it to Judge Rosemary Shoreman’s group judging.  The one she liked best was the Saluki, GCH CH Starlite’s Made Of The Best Stuff On Earth BN RN JC.  Snapple collected three BIS and 22 Hound Groups last year to become the top male Saluki of 2014.    Congratulations to breeders/owners Tina Turley-Kocab, Mark Kocab, owner Sandra Middlebrooks, and handler Erin Roberts.

GCH CH Andover See-Z The Moment

The Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Andover See-Z The Moment, topped judge Anne Katona’s Terrier Group.  Lexy was the Number Three Welsh Terrier in 2014 with seven Terrier Group Firsts.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Peter & Jill See, co-breeder J Gottlieb, and handler Gabriel Rangel.

GCH CH Rosewood’s Casanova

Nearly ten years old, the Toy Manchester Terrier, GCH CH Rosewood’s Casanova, was judge Charlotte Clem McGowan’s surprise winner of the Toy Group.  We haven’t seen much of Rudy since he was the Number Three Toy Manchester Terrier in 2012.  Nice to have him back.  Congratulations to breeder Philip Shane, owner/handler Diane Texter, and owners Peter Rank & Betty Hodges.

GCH CH Skyline’s Unit of Measure 

Judge Alfred Ferruggiaro’s Non-Sporting Group winner was the Keeshond, GCH CH Skyline’s Unit of Measure.  Cubit was 2014’s Number One Keeshond and Number Four Non-Sporting Dog with seven BIS and 43 Non-Sporting groups.  Congratulations to breeders Kristen Cullen DVM & Susan Cullen, owner/handler Jean Gauchat-Hargis, and owner Joshua Hargis.

FIRST BIS OF 2015

GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Rocket Power 

(photo by Rhonda Cassidy)

The first all-breed Best In Show of 2015 went to the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Rocket Power, judge Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine’s top choice today at the Columbiana County Kennel Club in Tallmadge OH. 

GCH CH Absolutely Signature 

Judge Beisel-McIlwaine also considered the Pointer, GCH CH Oncore MyKyna Run To Daylight, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Torquay Midnight Victory, the Doberman Pinscher GCH Kamterra's Legato, her RBIS, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Absolutely Signature, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Merry Go Round Coach Master, and the Finnish Lapphund, CH Bearspaw Sampo. 

Rocket finished last year with 16 BIS and 78 Toy Groups, capping the year with the a Group One at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. Congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Luke Ehricht, co-breeder Diane Ehricht, and owner Patricia Hearst Shaw.

IT'S 2015!

GCH CH J'Cobe Broxden Accidentally On Porpoise

Fanciers kicked off the new year at one of the sport’s most elegant venues, the Empire Equestrian Park and Polo Field in Indio CA near Palm Springs.  However, the first day of 2015 looked a whole lot like 2014 as familiar dogs took the top prizes.  Judge Marion McPherson would name the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J'Cobe Broxden Accidentally On Porpoise, her Group One at Thursday’s Desert Empire Terrier Club of Southern California show.  Flipper finished 2014 with one BIS and 14 Terrier Groups.  Our congratulations to breeders C Hurley, William Dalling, Amy Suzanne Rodrigues, & Phil Booth, owners Lyle & Julie Aune & Marilyn Jacobs, and handler Jorge Olivera.

GCH CH Hitimes What the Inferno
(photo courtesy of AKC)

2014’s Number One Toy Dog, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Hitimes What the Inferno, kicked off 2015 as judge Janet Allen’s Group One at the Toy Dog Breeders Association of Southern California show.  Danny competed last year as the Number Six Dog All Breeds with 28 BIS and 81 Toy Groups.  Congratulations to breeders Joan D Caracsole & Ashley Carcasole, owners  Bonnie Bird & Udomsin Littichaikun, and handler Curtiss Smith.

GCH CH Del Zarzoso Salvame From Afterglow

The Standard Poodle, GCH CH Del Zarzoso Salvame From Afterglow, was 2014’s Number Five Non-Sporting Dog with six BIS and 54 Group Ones.  Dino started his year as judge Bart Miller’s top pick at Thursday’s Sand To Sea Non-Sporting Association Of Southern California show. Congratulations to breeders Carlos Renau & Lazaro Anelo, owners Sloan Barnett, George Linderman Sr, Michael Gadsby, & Jason Lynn, and handler Amy Rutherford.