DOBERMAN BEST IN LOUISIANA

GCH CH Dezperado’s Hallelujah CA CGC 

(photo by Gay Glazbrook)

Judge Robert Hall was in Alexandria LA on Friday to call the Best In Show for the Baton Rouge Kennel Club. His seven hopefuls were the Brittany, GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome, the Basset Hound, GCH CH By U Cals Monkey On The Bayou, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Dezperado’s Hallelujah CA CGC, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Springhill Street Smart, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Rocket Power, the Bulldog, GCH CH Dowat’s the Gladiator, and Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Coventry Just a Little Crush. 

GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome 

His BIS was the Doberman, Glory, and his RBIS, the Brittany, Beckett. It was the first of the year for Glory who wrapped last year with three BIS and 27 Working Groups. Congratulations to breeder/handler Linda George, co-breeders Hillary Zimmerman & Rick George , and owners Jacqueline & Alan Wendt.

BOXER BEST IN FLORIDA

GCH CH Mephisto’s Speak of the Devil 

Exhibitors at Friday’s Lake Eustis Kennel Club show in Ocala FL were enjoying relatively temperate weather while the rest of the nation girds for yet another winter onslaught. The seven dogs that made it to judge Jim Briley’s final were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Ashdown’s Time to Thrill, the Whippet, GCH CH Bo-Bett Lanexa Legionnaire, the Boxer, GCH CH Mephisto’s Speak of the Devil, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH Fyrewyre Fit To Be Tied, the Chinese Crested GCH CH Kaylen’s Kahlua, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Shine’s Deck the Halls, and the Finnish Lapphund, GCH CH Lumiturpa Tapakka. 

GCH CH Shine's Deck the Halls

Finishing one/two were the Boxer, Devlin, and the Shar-Pei, Tinsel. It was the third BIS of the year for Devlin who finished 2014 with one BIS and 11 Working Groups. Congratulations to breeders Michelle & Peter Yeadon & Monika Pinsker, owners Mrs Jack Billhardt & Sergio Tenenbaum, and handler Diego Garcia.

NEW DOG2WATCH IN ILLINOIS

GCH CH Lockenhaus Rumor Has It V Kenlyn 

The German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Lockenhaus Rumor Has It V Kenlyn, continues to demonstrate why she is one of the early favorites this year, following her Thursday RBIS at the Parks Shore Kennel Club show in Grayslake IL with a BIS at Friday’s Chain O’Lakes Kennel Club outing. 

GCH CH Telltale American Ride 

 (photo by Michael McGuire) 

Joining Rumor in judge Ken Murray’s final were the RBIS, the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Telltale American Ride, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Tashtin’s Lookin’ for Trouble, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Gamegard’s I’ll Have Another V Braeside RN, the Norwich Terrier, CH Taliesin Twice As Nice, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Char’s Seattle Slew For Triple Crown, and the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Hearts on Fire. 

Rumor has taken in nine shows so far this year and has logged five BIS, three RBIS, and nine Group Ones including a Best Herding Dog at North Star Herding Group Club show. Why have we waited so long to name Rumor a Dog2Watch?

CLUB OFFERS LIVE STREAM

GCH CH Meadowlake Pants on Fire 

(photo by Infocusbymiguel)

Our show week opened on Thursday with events in three locations east of the Mississippi.  First in Grayslake IL, the Parks Shore Kennel Club opened the four day Coool (sic) Cluster.  What is really col about this cluster is that Sunday's Chain O'Lakes Kennel Club closer will be live streamed on the club’s web site beginning at 2:30 PM CST.  We applaud the club for sharing its show with all of us they can’t be there.

Judge Ken Murray had the day one finaL and his choice of the Sussex Spaniel, GCH CH Clussexx Howdy Doody Time, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Tashtin’s Lookin’ for Trouble, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Gamegards I’ll Have Another V Braeside, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Meadowlake Pants on Fire, the Yorkshire Terrier, GCH CH Trio’s Big Shot, the Keeshond, GCH CH Dreamwoods On The Rocks, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Lockenhaus Rumor Has It V Kenlyn.

GCH CH Lockenhaus Rumor Has It V Kenlyn

Taking the first BIS of the set was the Border Terrier, Cinder.  Collecting her third RBIS of the young season was the GSD, Rumor.  It was the second BIS of the year for Cinder who finished 2014 as the Number One Border Terrier and Number Terrier with six BIS and 27 Terrier Groups. Congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Karen Fitzpatrick, co-breeder Thomas H Bradley III, and owners Kay Richardson & Doug & Sue Tack DVMs & Kiki Courtelis.

GCH CH Riverside Telltail Coco Posh

We go from the Great Lakes to down on the bayou, Alexandria LA, to be exact, where the Baton Rouge Kennel Club kicked off the Mardi Gras Cluster, putting judge Linda More in the final ring with the Irish Setter, GCH CH Militza’s My Cherie Amour, the Pharaoh Hound, GCH CH Osiris Cowboy Casanova, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Dezperado’s Hallelujah CA CGC, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Kelwyn’s Gm Freestyle Flyer, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Rocket Power, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH Sundancer Foxy Lady, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Riverside Telltail Coco Posh.

GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Rocket Power

(photo by Rhonda Cassidy)

Judge More would name the Corgi, Coco her Best and the Shih Tzu, Rocket, her Reserve.  It was the first BIS of 2015 for Coco, who was last year’ Number One Cardigan Welsh Corgi and Number Three Herding Dog with 13 BIS and 50 Herding Groups, including the Group One at the 2014 Westminster Kennel Club show. Congratulations to breeders/owners Julie & Bill Divens & Deborah Shindle, owner Dina Manship Planche, and handler Lois DeMers.

GCH CH Kaylen’s Kahlua 

(photo by Vincent)

For those that did not get enough of the Sunshine State on the Florida Marathon, there is this week’s Gator Classic in Ocala FL.  The Lake Eustis Kennel Club had Thursday spot and judge Joy Brewster had the day one final.  Her seven hopefuls were the Golden Retriever, CH Scion Thank God I’m A Country Boy, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Fields Shameless, the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Time is Money, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Abbeyrose Black Diamond , the Chinese Crested, GCH CH Kaylen’s Kahlua, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Shine’s Deck the Halls, and the Border Collie, GCH CH Sporting Fields Empress.

GCH CH Shine’s Deck the Halls

Going to the head of the line was the Crested, Kahlua, followed by the Shar-Pei, Tinsel.  It was the first all-breed BIS for Kahlua, who made ten final appearances in 2014.  We love persistence. Congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Kay Peiser and breeder/owner Virginia Dorris.

BEAGLE BEST IN TENNESSEE

 

GCH CH Torquay Midnight Victory 

 (photo by Kayla Bertgagnolli)

Our final weekend report comes in from Harriman TN where judge Peter Green chose the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Torquay Midnight Victory, as his Best In Show at Sunday’s Oak Ridge Kennel Club show. 

GCH CH Unique da Maya Dancing Queen 

Joining Vicki and breeder/owner/handler Marcelo Chagas in the final ring were the English Setter, GCH CH BluStars Who Called The Cops, the Great Dane, GCH CH Old Missions Lucid Dream, the Russell Terrier, GCH CH Goldsand’s Billie Jean CA, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Starfire’s Spank Me Hard Call Me Crazy, his RBIS, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Unique da Maya Dancing Queen, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Edenfaire Hocus Pocus. It was the first of the year for Vicki, who finished 2014 with four BIS and 19 Hound Groups. 

Congratulations to Marcelo, breeders/owners Marco Flavio Botelho, Alessandra Botelho & Dr Roger P Travis and owner Fernando Pelaez.

FIRST TIMERS ON TWO COASTS

CH Propwash High Flight CD 

The week did have its share of fresh-faced first timers. The Australian Shepherd, CH Propwash High Flight CD, was judge Anne Katona’s BIS at Sunday’s Greater Lowell Kennel Club show in Wilmington MA. 

GCH CH Joval Sweet Time 

(photo by Gay Glazbrook)

Joining Lover  in the final ring were the Irish Setter, GCH CH Vermilion’s Sea Breeze, the Saluki, GCH CH Takara The Time Is Now, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Mistel’s Can Can, the RBIS, the Airedale Terrier, GCH CH Joval Sweet Time, the Pug, GCH CH Belaire’s Royal Comet, and the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Hillwood Ale Kai Sweet William. Lover is the younger brother of 2010 AKC/Eukanuba National Champion, Int CH Propwash Reckon.  Congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Judy A Harrington, breeder/owner Leslie B Frank, and owner Helen P Johnston. 

GCH CH Vin-Melca’s Daggarwood Delight 

(photo by Tanner Congleton)

Out in beautiful Ventura CA the quintessential owner/handler, Patricia Trotter, introduced yet another Best In Show winning Norwegian Elkhound, GCH CH Vin-Melca’s Daggarwood Delight. 

Judge Leonard Reppond chose Duffy out of a seven that included the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, GCH CH Shiloah’s Harvard Girl One Smart Spicy Cookie, the Samoyed, GCH CH Kimchatka Frozen In Time, the Miniature Bull Terrier, GCH CH Dytona VIP, the Havanese, GCH CH Bellatak Vallees Maximum Dream, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH Ta Sen Swinging On A Star, and his RBIS, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Alenclaud Vincenta. Our congratulations to Pat and breeders Nicole Casavechia & Kevin Richard. 

CH Alenclaud Vincenta

Another well-known owner/handler, Bill Shelton, returned with the aforementioned Corgi to take the top prize at Sunday’s Ventura County Dog Fanciers Association show. Bill and Vicenta were joined in judge Dr Sophia Kaluzniacki’s final by the Clumber Spaniel, GCH CH Clussexx Over The Legal Limit, the RBIS, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Foxtails Race For The Chase, the Bernese Mountain Dog, GCH CH Alpenspirit Its Our Game, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Andover See-Z The Moment, the Pug, GCH CH Pocket’s Jato Jetliner, and the Dalmatian, GCH CH On The Spots Chase Me Charlie.

GCH CH Foxtails Race For The Chase 

(photo by Rhonda McKinnie)

Congratulations to Bill, breeders Monica Jorge Waisman, and owners Steven Leyerly, Beckie Williams DVM & Deborah Salow,

RECORD SET IN IOWA

GCH CH Shaireab’s Bayleigh Maid of Honor 

(photo by Jeffrey Hanlin) 

The Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Shaireab’s Bayleigh Maid of Honor, wrapped up a record setting weekend, collecting her 41st career BIS at Sunday’s Central Iowa Kennel Club show in Des Moines IA. The win, Jennie’s second BIS of the year, breaks the record for most BIS by a Welsh Terrier bitch, set by CH Anazi Annie Oakley over 30 years ago. 

GCH CH Fist Face a Penny for your Thought 

(photo by Michael McGuire)

On hand in judge Terry Stacy’s final for the occasion were the Irish Setter, GCH CH Tramore Notorious, the Whippet, GCH CH Karasar’s Masterpiece, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Gamegard’s I’ll Have Another V Braeside, the RBIS, the Brussels Griffon, GCH CH Fist Face a Penny for your Thought, the French Bulldog, GCH CH Escada Del Veintisiete At Qazara, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Graffiti Mcmatt Shook Me @Lookouttrail.

FLAWLESS GSD IN MICHIGAN

GCH CH Lockenhaus Rumor Has It V Kenlyn 

One of the most impressive dogs this month has been the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Lockenhaus Rumor Has It V Kenlyn. Rumor started her year in St Paul MN where she took a Group One at the limited breed North Star Herding Group Club show followed by back2back RBIS at the Land O' Lakes Kennel Club’s two all-breed shows. This week Rumor was flawless, picking up four straight BIS in Novi MI. 

GCH CH Linwood Resolutes New Beginning RN CGC 

At Saturday’s Oakland County Kennel Club show judge Jon Cole picked Rumor out of a seven that included his RBIS, the English Setter, GCH CH Linwood Resolutes New Beginning RN CGC, the Irish Wolfhound, GCH CH Kuriann Of First Avenue, the Newfoundland, GCH CH Cypress Bay’s Big Sur, the Border Terrier, CH Lyrical’s Stake And Shake, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Rocket Power, and the Xoloitzcuintli, GCH CH Bayshore Giorgio Armani. 

GCH CH Kamterra’s Legato 

(photo by Derek Glas)

Judge Gene Blake would consider the same English Setter, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Tashtin’s Lookin’ for Trouble, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Kamterra’s Legato, the Russell Terrier, GCH CH Baylock Heart of Fire, the above named Shih Tzu, and the Bulldog, CH Just Lonestar Bright Lights Big City, before naming Rumor his Best, and the Doberman, Legato, his Reserve. Next month’s Westminster Kennel Club Herding Group just got more interesting.

FAMILIAR FACES DOMINATE WEEK

GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie 

 Our Monday Morning Mop Up finds the 2015 show season coalescing around a few familiar faces. The week’s big winner was 2014’s Number Five Dog All Breeds, the Skye Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie, completed the Florida Marathon, going six for ten and grabbing the early Number One Dog All Breeds title. 

GCH CH Goldleaf’s Trouble Coming CGC 

Sunday’s win came at the Pasco Florida Kennel club show under judge Barbara Dempsey Alderman. Judge Alderman chose Charlie out of a seven that included the Weimaraner, GCH CH Doc’s Greyborn North Star Of Acadia, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Fields Shameless, her RBIS, the Mastiff, GCH CH Goldleaf’s Trouble Coming CGC, the Italian Greyhound, GCH CH Marchwind Barbara Ann, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Kan Sing’s Po-Ba-Ri At Arundina, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Kiefernfels Divinems M Aramist. 

GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse 

(photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

 Last year’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse, was perfect this week, taking all four BIS in Westminster MD. Matisse was challenged in yesterday’s Annapolis Kennel Club final by the Vizsla, GCH CH Szizlin Rhapsody Never Say Never , the Bloodhound, GCH CH Flessner’s International S’Cess, the Airedale Terrier, GCH CH Darling Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, judge Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine’s RBIS, the Pekingese, GCH CH Pequest General Tso, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Hillwood Dassin Ouspenskaya, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Brimar’s Spirit of a Storm.` 

GCH CH Pequest General Tso 

The win was Matisse’s 237th career BIS and his eighth BIS in just three weekends this year. 

GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect 

(photo by Kayla Bertagnolli)

2014’s Number Two Dog All Breeds, the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect, made his 2015 debut this week at the Rose City Classic in Portland OR where he collected two BIS and two RBIS at the four giant all breed shows. 

GCH CH Kumi Kian Strike A Pose 

At Sunday’s Tualatin Kennel Club show judge Barbara Wood preferred Swagger to her RBIS, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH Kumi Kian Strike A Pose. Rounding out her seven were the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH VJK-Myst Garbonita’s California Journey, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendee, GCH CH M&M’s Fear the Beard, the Newfoundland, GCH CH Seacrest’s I’m Not What You Think, the Miniature Bull Terrier, GCH CH Imaginebull’s First Edition, and the Toy Poodle, GCH CH North Well Vivian JP Rose Queen. 

GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome 

Also posting multiple BIS this week was 2014’s Number Four Dog All Breeds, the Brittany, GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome. Beckett started his week in Brooksville FL where he took the BIS at Friday’s Tampa Kennel Club show and finished the weekend in Rosenberg TX where he took back2back BIS at the Fort Bend Kennel Club’s two shows. 

GCH CH Saks Winning Card 

Challenging Beckett for judge Charlotte Patterson’s favor in Sunday’s FBKC final were the Pharaoh Hound, GCH CH Farao Anubis Inferno BN RN SC, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Dezperado’s Hallelujah CA, the West Highland White Terrier, GCH CH Tullybloom’s Classified Credentials, the Papillon, GCH CH InVolo Wanna Be Startin Somethin, her RBIS, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Winning Card, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Copperidge’s Under Surveillance. 

Beckett’s five BIS this year assures him a Top Ten berth going into next month’s Westminster Kennel Club show.

TERRIERS TOP THREE SHOWS

GCH CH Joval Sweet Time 

(photo by Gay Glazbrook)

While we have owned and shown dogs from six of AKC’s seven groups, we think of ourselves as Terrier men. We currently live with a Scottie and a Cairn and our departed Sealyham Terrier remains our favorite. Yesterday’s BIS winners include three Terriers. 

 In Wilmington MA, the Airedale, GCH CH Joval Sweet Time, was judge Cindy Vogels’ BIS. Ms Vogels might have chosen the English Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Pineridge Cathedral Black Tie Affair, the Norwegian Elkhound, GCH CH Somerri Jamiesons Echo Of Whiskey, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Mistels Can Can, the Havanese, GCH CH Surluv Lickin Larrgo De Grace, her RBIS, the Bulldog, GCH CH Pat-A-Bulls Don Ciccio Di Pj, or the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Blackdale’s Larkspur, but she didn’t. 

It was the first BIS of the year for Splenda who finished last year with five BIS and 29 Terrier Groups. Congratulations to breeder/owner Dr Valeria Rickard, co-breeder John Rickard, owner Lisa Bryan, and handler Adam Bernardin. 

CH Goldsand’s Billie Jean 

(photo by Rhonda Cassidy)

At Saturday’s Oak Ridge Kennel Club show in Harriman TN, judge Patricia Hess named CH Goldsand’s Billie Jean her Best In Show. Billie Jean was challenged by the Irish Setter, GCH CH Beaubriar’s Best Kept Secret, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Torquay Midnight Victory, the RBIS, the RBIS, the Great Dane, GCH CH Old Missions Lucid Dream, the Italian Greyhound, GCH CH Infiniti Holding Kryptonite, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Unique da Maya Dancing Queen, and the Rough Collie, GCH CH Star Country Demuir I Am I Am. 

GCH CH Old Missions Lucid Dream 

Billie Jean was a late entry in last year’s show season, picking up her sole 2014 BIS in November. Saturday’s win is her first of the year. Congratulations to breeder/owner Madeleine Sandell Bark, owner/handler Chris Manelopolous, and owners Maripi Wooldridge, Jennifer Stevens & Rachel Corbin. 

GCH CH Shaireab’s Bayleigh Maid of Honor 

(photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

2014’s Number Two Terrier, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Shaireab’s Bayleigh Maid of Honor, was in Des Moines IA on Saturday to collect her 40th career BIS. The win tied a 30 year old record set by CH Anasazi Annie Oakley. GCH CH Trumpet’s No Questions Asked Judge Loraine Boutwell named Jennie her BIS after considering the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, GCH CH Water’s Edge Mr Majestyk BN RN, the Norwegian Elkhound, GCH CH Aspen’s It Takes A Thief, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Perfex Double Dynamite V Relic CA, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Char’s Seattle Slew For Triple Crown, her RBIS, the Keeshond, GCH CH Trumpet’s No Questions Asked, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Blue Heaven’s Sizzling Hot. 

GCH CH Trumpet’s No Questions Asked

Jennie wrapped up 2014 as the Number Ten Dog All Breeds with 23 BIS and 91 Terrier Groups. Congratulations to breeders/owners Keith Bailey & Sharon Abmeyer, owners Tony Lee & Xiangyu Xie, and handler Luis Abreu.

WE'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN

GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse
(photo by Rhonda Cassidy)

As we start our eighth season here on Dog Show Poop we are frequently asked if we tire of the game. It’s kind of like asking an eight year old if he tires of Christmas morning. We may see many of the same faces and we may have to suffer a re-gifted fruit cake now and then, but we know that something will show up under the tree that makes us smile and will make us remember this year along with all those that have come before. 

GCH CH Flessner’s International S’Cess
(photo by Michael McGuire)

The 2015 show season is starting to take form and many of the 2014 holdovers are carry the momentum of last year into January. 2014’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse, added a seventh BIS to his 2015 resume, taking the top prize at Saturday’s Carroll Kennel Club show. With 236 career BIS, Matisse still needs 40 more to break the record set by German Shepherd Dog, CH Altana Mystique. 

GCH CH Cragsmoor Goodtime Charlie 

Challenging Matisse for the win was last year’s Number One Hound, the RBIS, the Bloodhound, GCH CH Flessner’s International S’Cess. Nathan has already collected two BIS this year, both over Matisse. Rounding out judge Karen Wilson’s seven were the Flat-Coated Retriever, GCH CCH Windy Hill Dance To The Music JH, the Airedale Terrier, GCH CH Darling Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, the Pekingese, GCH CH Pequest General Tso, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Spotted Bliss Oreo Delight, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Brimar’s Spirit of a Storm. 

GCH CH Goldleaf’s Trouble Coming CGC 

The winner of last month’s AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Orlando, 2014’s Number One Terrier, The Skye Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Goodtime Charlie, is a Florida resident and has made the most of the Florida Marathon this year, claiming five of the nine big rosettes offered so far. The latest win came at Saturday’s Clearwater Kennel Club show under judge Dr Robert Indeglia. Joining Charlie in the final ring were the Weimaraner, GCH CH Doc’s Greyborn North Star Of Acadia, the Greyhound, GCH CH GandCru Giaconda, the RBIS, the Mastiff, GCH CH Goldleaf’s Trouble Coming CGC, the Pug, CH Double D Got Be Real, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Hearts on Fire, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Riverside Telltail Coco Posh. 

GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome
 (photo by Derek Glas) 

One dog that has taken on all comers in every corner of the United States is 2014’s Number One Sporting Dog, the Brittany, GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome. While Beckett and handler Clint Livingston park the motor home in Brighton CO, they have already picked up BIS in Texas and Florida his year. Their latest came at yesterday’s Fort Bend Kennel Club show in Rosenberg TX. 

GCH CH Derby’s Toast with Gusto 

Joining Beckett in judge Robert Stein’s final were the Pharaoh Hound, GCH CH Farao Anubis Inferno BN RN SC, the RBIS, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, GCH CH Derby’s Toast with Gusto, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Kelwyn’s Gm Freestyle Flyer, the Yorkshire Terrier, GCH CH Rosemark’s Saint or Sinner, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Winning Card, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Coventry Just a Little Crush. 

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

Out on the West Coast, last year’s Number One Toy Dog, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Hitimes What the Inferno has emerged as the dominant force, collecting three huge BIS and six Toy Group firsts in the first three weekends of the year. The wins include Saturday’s Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon show, destined to be one of this year’s five biggest shows. Judge Vicki Abbot also considered the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH Vjk-Myst Garbonita’s California Journey, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Agha Djaris Eye Candy Of Sura CGC, the Akita, GCH CH Sondaisa Fyre When Ready CD RN, the Miniature Bull Terrier, GCH CH Imaginabull’s First Edition, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH Kumi Kian Strike A Pose, and Friday's BIS winner, last year's Number Two Dog All breeds, the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect, whom she named her RBIS. 

Us, bored? Not by a long shot.  We've only just begun.

GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect

(photo courtesy of AKC)