SAMMAMISH KENNEL CLUB DAY ONE

GCH CH Tamarin Top Banana

They had nearly 2000 dogs show up in Puyallup WA at today’s Sammamish Kennel Club show.  The seven who made it to Marsha Hill Brown’s final were the Weimaraner, GCH cH Silhouette’s LifeInTheFastLane, the Harrier, GCH CH Downhome Hi-Tech Innovator, the Kuvasz, GCH CH Szumeria's Wildwood Silver Six Pence, the Kerry blue Terrier, GCH CH Perrirsblu Kennislain’s Chelsey, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Tamarin Top Banana, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder.

Best In Show was the Affenpinscher, Topper.  Topper’s 2011 resume includes BISS at the Affenpinscher Club of America’s National Specialty, 58 Toy Groups, and Ten all breed BIS.  Congratulations to breeders Tamarin Kennels, Tracy Kahlo, & Suzy Stremel, owner Myrna Kahlo, and handler Jorge Olivera.

THE FLORIDA MARATHON DAY THREE

GCH CH Starline’s Chanel
(Photo by Dan Sayer)

It was the Inverness Florida Kennel Club’s turn on day three of the Florida Marathon and they asked Raymond V Filburn Jr to choose a BIS from the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH cH Mt View’s Ripsnorter Silver Charm, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Hollywood’s Sex and the City, the Skye Terrier, CH Of Skyeline Captain Hook, a Toy Poodle from the Open Dog class,  North Well Chako JP Speed Change, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Sunclipse Mystique, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Karosel Kartwheels.

Best went to the Whippet, Chanel.  Cha Cha and handler Lori Wilson have logged six Hound Group top prizes in six outings so far this year and today they have their first all breed BIS.  Chanel and Lori finished 2011 as the number One Whippet, the Number One Hound, and the Number Seven Dog All Breeds with 35 and an astounding 130 hound Groups.  Our congratulations to Lori and breeders/owners Lori & Carey Lawrence.

FREDERICKSBURG VA DAY FOUR

GCH CH Cordmaker Rumpus Bumpus
(Photo  by Vicki Holloway)

They’ve finished day four in Fredericksburg VA, where Steven Gladstone has just chosen the Puli Cordmaker Rumpus Bumpus his Best In Show.  Ziggy was joined by the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Summit’s Emery It’s in the Bag, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Xenos Jimlet,the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol's Veni Vidi Vici, the Parson Russell Terrier, GCH CH Foxbend Colour Me More, the GCH CH Kenshei And That’s the Way It Is, and the Miniature Poodle, GCH CH Surrey Sugar Baby.

Ziggy’s first BIS of the year follows a 2011 in which he finished as the Number One Puli with three BIS and 22 Herding Groups.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Sue Huebner, and owners Jacquelyn Beaudoin & Franco Licciardi.

HAMBURG NY DAY TWO

GCH CH Jacquet’s Laredo El Encanto

Our first set of results today is in from Hamburg NY where the Kennel Club of Buffalo NY held their day two show.  Dr Roger Pritchard’s seven finalist were the Curly-coated Retriever, GCH CH Down Datrail Hunting Thrills CD, the Whippet, GCH CH Counterpoint Painted by Bohem SC, the Boxer, GCH CH Jacquet’s Laredo El Encanto, the Miniature Schnauzer, CH Repetition’s Valedictorian, the Blenheim & Prince Charles English Toy Spaniel, GCH CH Loujon’s Backroads to Paris, the French Bulldog, CH Hilsman Bandog Holy Moses!, and a Rough Collie from the nine to 12 Puppy Dog class, Milas Certainly Latin.

His Best was the three year old Boxer, his first.  It’s not for lack of trying he has been in the final ring 20 times in the last two years.  We love persistency.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Linda Casella, co-breeders Carole Shea, Richard Tomita, & Monique Mastrafasqu, owners David & Nance Sparks, and handler Carmen Skinner.

FITCHBURG MA DAY ONE

GCH CH Castle Rock's SBigStaff Mad About You
(Photo by Kenneth Reed Photography)

Our next report comes in from New England where the Greater Lowell Kennel Club opened the four day weekend in Fitchburg MA.   Chris Walkowicz had the day one final and her choice of the Flat Coat retriever, GCH CH Blazin’s Joie de Vivre CD JH, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Langrigg Star of the Stage, the Bernese Mountain Dog, GCH CH Avatar’s Try Try Again, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Castle Rock's SBigStaff Mad About You, the Pomeranian, CH CR Chase What Matters, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Vogel flight’s “Honor” to Pillowtalk, and the Puli, GCH CH Fuzzy Farm Twist and Shout.

It was the AmStaff, Maddy, continuing her winning ways.  Maddy and handler Kim Rudzik gathered 15 BIS & 68 Terrier Groups in 2011.  Congratulations to Kim, breeders Laszlo Silz Nagy & Dayna Pesenti, and owners Genoa Brown, Ruth Sampson, & Dayna Pesenti.

HAMBURG NY DAY ONE

GCH CH Quiche’s Grand Finale

The Kennel Club of Buffalo joined the New Year today with their day one show in Hamburg NY.  Barabra Dempsey Alderman’s lineup consisted of the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH Whisperfield Wicked Queen JH, the Longhaired Dachshund, GCH CH Stonybrook Prime Suspect, the Boxer, GCH CH Boca’s Royal Palms Splish Splash, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Absolutely Designer Edition, the Japanese Chin, GCH CH Marquis Tiz Smoke’n Hot Bikini, the Lhasa Apso, Ch Cozmos Custombuilt, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Quiche’s Grand Finale.

Best went to the Bouvier, Al.  It’s the second this year for Al and breeder/owner/handler Elaine Paquette.  Suddenly, it’s beginning to look like a serious year for Bouviers.

FREDERICKSBURG VA DAY THREE

GCH CH Summit’s Emery It’s in the Bag

Charles Olvis was in for the ailing W Everett Dean Jr at the day three final in Fredericksburg VA.  His seven finalists at today’s Greater Fredericksburg Kennel Club were the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Summit’s Emery It’s in the Bag, the Longhaired Dachshund, GCH CH Briardach’s Rock Star, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Aquarius Tantrums & Tiaras v Phillmar, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH McVan’s Be Bop Baby, the GCH CH Kenshei And That’s the Way It Is, Miniature Poodle, GCH CH Surrey Sugar Baby, and the Puli, GCH CH Cordmaker Rumpus Bumpus.

It was the Golden, Chloe, with her first all breed Best of the new year.  Chloe had more BIS, ten, than any other Golden last year as well as 29 Sporting Group top prizes.  Our congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Beth Johnson.

THE FLORIDA MARATHON DAY TWO

GCH CH Perrisblu Kennislain’s Kelsey
(Photo by Dan Sayer)

We have just returned home after a hectic afternoon to find we have lots of show results.  First from the Florida Marathon in Brooksville FL we hear that the Kerry Blue Terrier, GCH CH Perrisblu Kennislain’s Kelsey, too home her first Best In Show of the year from today’s Clearwater Kennel Club show.  Joining Chelsey and handler Bill McFadden in Pat Totter’s final were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall I Dream of Style, the Pug, GCH CH Caper’s Sirius Endeavor, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the Beauceron, GCH CH Beowulf Rime des Monts du Lac.

Chelsey & Bill started out late in 2011 and still managed to finish as the Number One Kerry (all breeds), collecting six BIS & 23 Terrier Groups.  Congratulations to Bill, breeders Brendan & S Laing, and owners Ed & Lynn Yingling & Phil Davies.

THE FLORIDA MARATHON DAY ONE

GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare

The ten show, eleven day, Florida Marathon got underway today in Brooksville FL with the Manatee Kennel Club show.  The show was chockablock full of BIS winning dogs, but the seven who made it to Kenneth Falconi’s final were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Chancellor High Flyin Gladiator, the Kerry Blue Terrier, GCH CH Perrisblu Kennislain’s Chelsey, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Dalarno Nite Song At Morningstar.

Today’s BIS was Florida resident, the MinPin, Classie.  Classie gets the big head start on the field with a win worth 1500 points.  Classie and owner/handler Armando Angelbello almost made it to the Top Ten Dogs All Breeds last year, finishing Number 12 with 21 all breed Bests and 73 Toy Groups.  Congratulations to Armando, breeder Carole Ann Mohr-Rio, and owner Leah Monte.

FREDERICKSBURG VA DAY TWO

 GCH CH Surrey Sugar Baby

The Northern Neck Kennel Club Of Virginia had so much fun with their show yesterday that they did again today, this time with Mary Alston in the final ring.  Her special seven were the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Summit’s Emery It’s in the Bag, the 13“ Beagle, CH Durrisdeer’s Rudolpho, the Akita, GCH CH CR -Wicca’s Trade Secret, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH McVan's Be Bop Baby, the Maltese, GCH CH Scylla s Small Kraft Re-Lit, the Miniature Poodle, GCH CH Surrey Sugar Baby, and the Border Collie, GCH CH Bon-Clyde’s Take One.

Best went to the Miniature Poodle, Sugar Baby.  Sugar Baby & handler Kaz Hosaka had a good run in 2011, finishing as the Number Miniature Poodle (all breeds) with ten BIS & 59 Non-Sporting Groups.  Our congratulations to breeder/handler Kaz Hosaka and owners Ron Scott & Debbie Burke.