PBGV BIS IN WEST VIRGINIA

CH Ice Cream V. Tum-Tums Vriendjes

Saturday was day three in Morgantown WV and several of the prior day competitors left for other venues.  The seven that BIS judge Heather Langfield saw were Welsh Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Royailes Willem of Windsor, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Ice Cream V Tum-Tums Vriendjes, the Newfoundland, GCH CH Cypress Bay’s Big Sur, the Smooth Fox Terrier, Harewood Blackthorn Onyx, the Papillon, GCH CH InVolo The King of Pop, the Boston Terrier, Chaseland’s Bernice Bullard, and the Briard, CH Deja Vu Elephant in the Room.

GCH CH InVolo The King of Pop

Her BIS was the PBGV, Scoop, and her RBIS was the Papillon, Jackson. It was the first AKC BIS for the Dutch bred PBGV. Congratulations to G M Huikeshoven, owners C & J Hurly, M & L Florian, & Benseri C Haiyah, and handler, Greg O Strong. We hope to have a photo for you soon.

WILMINGTON KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Banbury Bedrock Bright Star Bright 

The Wilmington Kennel Club had the first two days of the three day stop in Bear DE. Friday’s final was in the hands of judge Sharon Newcomb who chose her top two from the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH Robin Crest Edelmarke Investigator, the GCH CH Raquel Welch of Malabo APD, the Akita, GCH CH CR-Wicca’s Trade Secret, the Colored Bull Terrier, GCH CH Banbury Bedrock Bright Star Bright, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Yarrow’s Hi-Tech Ben There Done That, the Xoloitzcuintli, GCH CH Bayshore Giorgio Armani, and the Rough Collie, GCH CH Devinwood A Perfect Stranger. 

GCH CH Bayshore Giorgio Armani 

Taking the top prizes were the Bull Terrier, Yum Yum, and the Xolo, Armani. It was the first BIS in five final appearances this year for Yum Yum and breeder/owner/handler Mary Remer. Our congratulations to Mary and breeders/owners R G Lamkins & Karin Lamkins & W E Mackay-Smith. 

GCH CH Tells Matrix Reloaded 

(photo by Gay Glazbrook)

Yum Yum and Mary were back on Saturday to try their luck with BIS judge Dr Anne Gallant. They were joined by the Labrador Retriever, GCH CH Beechcroft Midnight Rose’s Baccara. The Afghan Hound, GCH CH Tells Matrix Reloaded, the Samoyed, GCH CH Pebbles' Run Play It Again Ham, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Blythewood Golden Warrior, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Del Zarzosa Salvame From Afterglow, and the German Shepherd Dog, Trafalgar’s Seize The Night. 

GCH CH Pebbles' Run Play It Again Ham 

Judge Gallant’s BIS was the Afghan, Matrix. Her RBIS was the Samoyed, Bogie. Matrix is the country’s Number One Afghan Hound and Number Three Hound with eight BIS and 19 Hound Groups.

CHIHUAHUA BIS AGAIN IN PR

GCH CH Sonnus Filho (Sanchez) 

Before we start with today’s shows, let’s catch you up on Friday’s events. The Smooth Chihuahua, GCH CH Sonnus Filho (Sanchez), added another BIS to his group leading total at yesterday’s Ponce Kennel Club show in San Juan Puerto Rico. 

Joining Sonnito in judge Frank Sabella’s final were his RBIS, the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Aliiebeckscion Love On The Rocks, the 13” Beagle, CH Woodland West’s Mirror Mirror, the Boxer, GCH CH Windward & Happytail’s Gamechanger, the White Bull Terrier, Like a Virgin (Palafox) FCMK, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH Xeralane’s Kid Rock, and the Australian Shepherd, Tanglewood’s Cyclone of Prestige. 

Sonnito’s 2014 resume now stands at 11 BIS and 18 Toy Groups.

PWD BIS IN WEST VIRGINIA

GCH CH Claircreek Impression de Matisse

(photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

Col Joe Purkhiser had the day two final Friday in Morgantown WV and six of the day one finalists from which to choose his top two. 

GCH CH Collinswood Sparks Fly 

The returning dogs were the English Setter, GCH CH Weymouths En Fuego, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Icecream v Tum-Tums Uriendjes, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Claircreek Impression de Matisse, the Kerry Blue Terrier, CH Teagan's Purple Rain, the Shih Tzu, Midnightdream Thril'f Victory, and the Tibetan Terrier, CH Aurora’s Welcome to the Jungle. The lone newcomer was the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Collinswood Sparks Fly, who left the prior day’s BIS, the Smooth Collie, GCH CH Travler Kelise Overdrive, who finished the day with a Group Three ribbon. 

Col Purkhiser’s top two were the Portie, Matisse, and the Aussie, Ember. It was the 38th BIS in 51 final appearances this year for Matisse, the country’s Number One Dog All Breeds.

CHIHUAHUA BIS IN PUERTO RICO

GCH CH Sonnus Filho (Sanchez) 

One dog show cluster that should be on every exhibitor’s bucket list is the Tropical Treat Cluster in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It’s a chance to mix the best of a Caribbean beach resort, some of North America’s oldest historical sites, and four dog shows. 

GCH CH Xeralane’s Kid Rock 

Thursday’s Caribe Kennel Club final was in the hands of judge Shirley Limoges. The day one finalists were the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Aliiebeckscion Love On The Rocks, the 13” Beagle, CH Woodland West’s Mirror Mirror, the Boxer, GCH CH Windward & Happytail’s Gamechanger, the White Bull Terrier, Arnold’s Great White Shark, the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, GCH CH Sonnus Filho (Sanchez), the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH Xeralane’s Kid Rock, and the Australian Shepherd, Tangelwood’s Cyclone of Prestige. 

 Her Best was the Chihuahua, Sonnito, and her Reserve was the Lhasa, Kid. The Chihuahua form Mexico has been on a tear since taking up residence in the US and currently has ten BIS and 17 Toy Groups to his credit.

COLLIE BESTS NUMBER ONE IN WV

GCH CH Travler Kelise Overdrive 

 (Photo by Candace Hunter)

Our first report of the week comes in from Morgantown WV where the South Hills Kennel Club opened the four day long Black Diamond Cluster. 

GCH CH Claircreek Impression de Matisse 

(photo by Rhonda Cassidy)

Judge Murrel Purkhiser chose her top two from the English Setter, GCH CH Weymouths En Fuego, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Icecream v Tum-Tums Uriendjes, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Claircreek Impression de Matisse the Kerry Blue Terrier, CH Teagan's Purple Rain, the Shih Tzu, Midnightdream Thril'f Victory, the Tibetan Terrier, CH Aurora’s Welcome to the Jungle, and the Smooth Collie, GCH CH Travler Kelise Overdrive. 

The Collie, Driver, took home his second BIS of the year by besting the Number One Dog All Breeds, the Portie, Matisse, who finished with the RBIS. How’s that for a memorable win?

SKYE BIS IN MARYLAND

GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie 

We finish up our weekend reports with Monday’s Catoctin Kennel Club in Timonium MD. Judge Beth Speich had the final final and the company of the English Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Fieldstone Carousel Hell's Kitchen, the Black & Tan Coonhound, GCH CH Bayaway Jersey’s Due Process Of Law, the Samoyed, GCH CH Pebbles' Run Play It Again Ham, the Skye Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Yarrow’s Hi-Tech Ben There Done That, the Bulldog, Tango Dulin Picture Perfect, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Stonepillar’s Steel Blu. 

GCH CH Fieldstone Carousel Hell's Kitchen 

(photo by Karen Florentine)

Going to the front of the line were the two kennel mates from Florida, the Skye, Charlie, and the Cocker, Gordon. Charlie is AKC’s Number One Terrier and Number Seven Dog All Breeds with ten BIS and 31 Terrier Groups this year so far.

D'ARBONNE KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Riverside Telltail Coco Posh 

When last we visited Louisiana the Shreveport Kennel Club had just wrapped their two days in Bossier City LA, making way for the D’Arbonne Kennel Club’s Saturday and Sunday shows. 

GCH CH Saks Winning Card 

Judge Elizabeth Muthard had the Sunday final and her pick of the Clumber Spaniel, GCH CH Clussexx Over The Legal Limit, the Pharaoh Hound, GCH CH Farao Anubis Inferno, the greater Swiss Mountain Dog, GCH CH Derby's Taste with Gusto, the Glen of Imaal Terrier, GCH CH Finnabair Ardmore Ned, the Maltese, CH Scruffys-Validian Busy Buzzing Around, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Winning Card, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Riverside Telltail Coco Posh. 

GCH CH Clussexx Over The Legal Limit 

Finishing one/two were the Corgi, Coco, and the Bichon, Bingo. Coco is the country’s Number One Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the Number Sporting Dog with two BIS and 17 Herding Groups. 

GCH CH Finnabair Ardmore Ned 

On Monday judge Judy Webb would see five of Sunday’s finalists and the Saluki, GCH CH Appalachias Allamyrra Hajji, & the Papillon, GCH CH InVolo The King of Pop. Packing up the last awards of the weekend were the Clumber, Hobson, and the Glen of Imaal, Ned. It was the first for Hobson in 12 trips to the final ring this year. Congratulations to breeders Clussexx Kennel, Jamie Hubbard, & Michael & Shirley Lambert, owners Joseph Sanchez III & Carla Sanchez, and handler Jorge Olivera.

LEWIS-CLARK KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome 

The Lewis-Clark Kennel Club had the Sunday and Monday spots in Lewiston ID. Sunday saw judge Dr Alvin Krause in the final ring with the Brittany, GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome, the Basenji, Khani’s Teazer Last Friday Night, the Alaskan Malamute, CH Peace River’s Gathers No Moss At Sunstra, the American Staffordshire Terrier, CH Sierra's Ground Zero, the Havanese, GCH CH Peluito's Papi Chulo, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Country Luvz A Rockstar, and the Border Collie, GCH CH Wedgewood’s Abracadabra. 

GCH CH Peluito's Papi Chulo 

Collecting his second BIS of the stop was the Brittany, Beckett. The RBIS went to the Havanese, Papi. Beckett is the Number One Brittany, the Number One Sporting Dog, and the Number Six Dog All BreedS withsix BIS and 22 Sporting Groups.

CH Sierra's Ground Zero 

Beckett would be back on Monday to see BIS judge Ann Hearn along with the above named Malamute, AmStaff, and Havanese. Joining them were the Harrier, GCH CH Pacific Happytail’s Heartbreaker, the Standard Poodle, CH Lakeridge Sovereign, and the Belgian Tervuren, GCH CH Sky Acres Maximum Altitude. 

 Judge Hearn would like the AmStaff, Trigger, for the BIS and Becket, the Brittany, for the RBIS. Trigger finishes the four day stop with four Group Ones, two RBIS, and his very first BIS. Congratulations to breeder/owner Lorene Wilson, owner Ruth Sampson, and handler Randy T Benns.

FIELD SPANIEL BIS IN NORCAL

GCH CH Promenade Pay It Forward 

In Northern California fanciers were on San Francisco Bay’s north shore for the Chief Solano Kennel Club’s Sunday show in Vallejo CA. 

GCH CH Topaz Bad Action 

The seven dogs vying for BIS judge Lowell Davis’ attention were the Field Spaniel, GCH CH Promenade Pay It Forward, the Longhaired Dachshund, GCH CH Sleepy Hollow Carolina Special, the Siberian Husky, GCH CH Topaz Bad Action, the Miniature Schnauzer, GCH CH Regency’s Playing for Keeps, the Pekingese, CH Oakhill’s Caught Red Handed, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Hallmark Turbo Charged Lexus, and the Puli, GCH CH Mt Hood’s Leapin’ Linni of Tordor. 

Best went to the Field Spaniel, Gideon, and Reserve to the Siberian, Reese. It was the second BIS this year in 13 final appearances for the nation’s Number Four Sporting Dog.