COLUMBIA MISSOURI KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Cherry Creek Confetti

GCH CH Cherry Creek Confetti became only the second Treeing Walker Coonhound ever to win an AKC all breed BIS, taking home the top prize at Saturday’s Columbia Missouri Kennel Club show in Gray Summit MO. 

On hand to witness judge Douglas Holloway make the award were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Ashdown’s Time to Thrill, the Alaskan Malamute, GCH CH Wolfholic’s Extraordinary, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH Hampton Court’s Monte Cristo, the RBIS, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Char's Seattle Slew For Triple Crown, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Reigate Fire Away, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Cuttingacres Rockabilly Roadtrip To Affinity.

It was the first for the Coonhound, Fergie. Congratulations to breeders Gabby Harvey & Donna Harvey, owner/handler Amanda Alexander, and owner Scott Houston.

GCH CH Char's Seattle Slew For Triple Crown

Six of Saturday’s finalists would return Sunday to try their luck with BIS judge Rita Holloway. They were joined by the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lambluv’s Sultry Sensation. Judge Holloway’s BIS was the Pom, Huey, and her RBIS was the Wire Fox, Cristo.

GCH CH Hampton Court’s Monte Cristo

It was the first BIS in eight trips to the final ring this year for Huey and handler Lynn Meyer. Congratulations to Lynn, breeder/owner Charlotte Meyer, and owners Michele Lyons & Mona Lisa Paredes.