MULTIPLE BIS FOR TOP TWO

GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse

(photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

Our top two dogs, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse, and the Old English sheepdog, GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect, were busy maintain the status quo this past week as they both collected multiple BIS. 

GCH CH Militza’s My Cherie Amour

The PWD, Matisse, was in Manassas VA for two days with the Mattaponi Kennel Club. Saturday Matisse would be judge Sari Brewster Tietjen’s Best In Show out of a seven that included her RBIS, the Irish Setter, GCH CH Militza’s My Cherie Amour, the Bloodhound, GCH CH Flessner's International S'Cess, the Norfolk Terrier, GCH CH Yarrow Venerie Ticket To Ride, the Papillon, GCH CH InVolo The King of Pop, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Spotted Bliss Oreo Delight, and the Belgian Sheepdog, GCH CH Morningstar’s All That Jazz Ma’Am. 

Sunday BIS judge Charles Olvis would see the same seven, save one, the Bichon Frise, Barberry’s Take A Chance On Me, and he would place them the same, Matisse with the BIS and the Irish Setter, Adele, with the RBIS. The two wins were worth 1976 points, leaving Matisse with 48 BIS and 62 Working Groups. 

GCH CH Bugaboo's Picture Perfect

Meanwhile the OES, Swagger, was on the opposite coast in the Southern California town of Valley Center. On Saturday Swagger was judge Sulie Greendale-Paveza’s BIS. Joining Swagger in were the RBIS, the Clumber Spaniel, GCH CH Clussexx Over The Legal Limit, the Borzoi, GCH CH Majenkir Bookstor Vintage Glamour, the Great Dane, GCH CH Tue-J’s Pacific Category Five, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH J’Cobe Broxden Accidentally on Porpoise, the Toy Poodle, CH Sharbelle Greg-Mar International Boy, and the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Del Zarzosa Salvame From Afterglow. 

GCH CH Clussexx Over The Legal Limit

Sunday judge Frank Sabella would choose the same BIS and RBIS from a seven that also included the Longhaired Dachshund, GCH CH Walmar-Solo’s IOU, the GCH CH Blackhawk Meyer Of Comiskey Park, the Norwich Terrier, GCH CH Michan’s Mick Like A Rolling Stone, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Hitimes What The Inferno, and the above named Standard Poodle. The win was Swagger’s fifth in a row and his 29th in 53 final appearances this year.

FIRST TIMER IN COLORADO

CH Gravitas MGK Bonita Del Mar 

Each Monday we do our Mop Up of the weekend’s shows. A cursory review of our posts might reveal a litany of the exploits of our Top Two Dogs. Indeed this is an extraordinary year with two extraordinary dogs at the top of our spot. However, a closer look will reveal that almost every weekend this year has featured at least one dog collecting his/her first ever Best In Show. Our analysis is this is still very much a wide open game with a wide range of possible winners at every show. 

GCH CH Copperridge What’s Your Dream 

Illustrating this point is the 21 month old Wire Fox Terrier, CH Gravitas MGK Bonita Del Mar. As we told you Lainey was judge James Fredricksen’s RBIS on Friday at the Durango Kennel Club’s opener in Cortez CO. On Saturday Lainey joined the Brittany, GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome, the Pharaoh Hound, GCH CH Osiris Cowboy Casanova, the Samoyed, GCH CH Magellans Only Connect, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Miletree Carnival, the Bulldog, GCH CH Dowats The Gladiator, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Copperridge What’s Your Dream, in Paula Hartinger’s final. 

GCH CH Magellans Only Connect 

Judge Hartinger’s top two were the Aussie, Vivian, and the Samoyed, Linc. It was the second BIS in nine trips to the final ring this year. 

GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome 

On Sunday Lainey would be judge Roger Hartinger’s BIS and the aforementioned Brittany, Beckett, would be his RBIS. Rounding out the seven were the above named Pharaoh Hound, the Doberman, GCH CH Tiburon Djibouti V Rhapsody, the Havanese, GCH CH Yaya Dancing Through Life, the Miniature Poodle, CH Rosebell Pzazz Perfectly Charming, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH Syringa Web of Magic. 

 Lainey was breeder/owner handled to the win by Kristen Read, finishing the weekend with three Group Ones, one RBIS, and one BIS. Not too bad! Congratulations to Kristen, breeder/owner Gustavo Molinari, and owner Linda McGimpsey.

MALAMUTE BIS IN NORCAL

GCH CH Peace River Silverice Summer Solstice 

(photo by Tanner Congleton)

We start our reports today with the Coyote Hills Kennel Club show in Vallejo CA. Judge William Russell ended the day in the ring with the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Foxboro N Shardust Authentic, the Norwegian Elkhound, CH Vin-Melca's Daggarwood Delight, the Alaskan Malamute, GCH CH Peace River Silverice Summer Solstice, the Airedale Terrier, GCH CH Penaire Cash Game At Longvue, the Yorkshire Terrier, GCH CH Images Playboy At Serenade, the Miniature Poodle, GCH CH Black Sky Jukka, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Bon Idee's Love American Style RN CA CGC. 

CH Vin-Melca's Daggarwood Delight 

The two he liked were the Malamute, Puck, and the Elkhound, Duffy. It was the first BIS in seven final appearances tis year for the country’s Number One Alaskan Malamute. Congratulations to breeder Michele S Coburn, owner/handler Mike Stone, and owner Alisa Syar.

DOBERMAN BEST IN TENNESSEE

GCH CH Phillmar Superman 

The seven dogs joining judge David Bolus in today’s Greater Kingsport Kennel Club show in Gray TN were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Ashdown’s Time to Thrill, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Tashtins Lookin For Trouble, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Phillmar Superman, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH Reignon Lutra Fastest Girl In Town, the Pug, CH Warpug Black And Blue Reme, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Jade East Mission Into Space, and the Briard, CH Ne Orageux's Flash Point. 

GCH CH Tashtins Lookin For Trouble 

The two getting the BIS and the RBIS were the Doberman, Clark, and the Beagle, Miss P. It was Clark's third BIS in just four final appearances this season.

BRITTANY BIS DAY ONE IN CO

GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome 

Out in the Mountain Time Zone the Durango Kennel Club is hosting three shows in Cortez CO. Friday’s opener ended with judge James Frederiksen in the final ring with the Brittany, GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome, the Pharaoh Hound, GCH CH Osiris Cowboy Casanova, the Samoyed, GCH CH Magellans Only Connect, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Gravitas MGK Bonita Del Mar, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Miletree Carnival, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Asias The Big Easy, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Copperridge What’s Your Dream. 

 Judge Fredericksen’s BIS was the Brittany, Beckett. His RBIS was the Wire Fox. Beckett is the nation’s Number One Sporting Dog and Number Six Dog All Breeds with seven BIS and 26 Sporting Groups.

SPRINGER BEST IN MAINE

GCH CH Cerise Celtic Thunder 

Meanwhile it was day two in Scarborough ME and day one for the York County Kennel Club of Maine. The seven dogs pleading their cases with judge Sharon Lyons were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Celtic Thunder, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, GCH CH Kuluta Along The Watchtower, the Newfoundland, GCH CH Cypress Bay’s Big Sur, the Airedale, GCH CH Joval Sweet Time, the Italian Greyhound, GCH CH GDM Zenyatta At Lakeside, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Unique Da Maya Dancing Queen, and the Puli, GCH CH Fuzzy Farm If Not Now, When?. 

GCH CH Cypress Bay’s Big Sur 

Best went to the Springer, Liam, Reserve to the Newfoundland, Sur. It was Liam’s second BIS of the year in seven trips to the final ring.

RAIN SUSPENDS SHOW IN NEW YORK

GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie

(photo by Ring 3 Studios)

No matter where you stand on global warming, climate change, or Mother Nature will get you, you have to admit that we’ve had some weather related challenges over the past few years. Yesterday’s Ladies' Kennel Association Of America event was halted after five groups because of torrential rains. 

The five dogs that did add a Group One to their resume were the Irish Wolfhound, GCH CH Dun Myrica Doctor Gonzo Of Eagle, the Akita, GCH CH CR-Wicca’s Trade secret, GCH CH Skye Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie, the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, GCH CH Sonnus Filho (Sanchez), and the Schipperke, GCH CH De LaMer Point Break. 

Testament to the determination of our exhibitors, today’s LKAA show is underway. Now you know why we love this sport.

FIELD SPANIEL BIS IN MAINE

GCH CH Sandscape Pardon Me Boys 

The show week began Thursday in Scarborough ME with the Vacationland Dog Club’s day one show. Judge Patricia Hess had Thursday’s final and her choice of the Field Spaniel, GCH CH Sandscape Pardon Me Boys, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Tells Matrix Reloaded, the Rottweiler, Mustangs Cruize Control V Mojim RN CGC, the Russell Terrier, CH Kajsenborg’s Dirty Diana, the Italian Greyhound, GCH CH GDM Zenyatta At Lakeside, the Chow Chow, GCH CH Are-Jay’s Harlem Renaissance, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Classical’s My Turn. 

 She chose the Field Spaniel, Ginger, as her Best and the four year old Chow as her Reserve. Although Ginger has been among the Top Three Field Spaniels for the last three years, this is her first BIS. Congratulations to breeders/owners Corinne Dooley & Nichole Dooley Bunch, co-breeder Danielle Brewer, owner Georgette Perry, and handler Jess Thibault.

SUNDAY IN GEORGIA

GCH CH Woodsides Megabucks

Our final report from the prior weekend is on Sunday’s Macon Kennel Club show in Perry GA. The seven dogs that BIS judge Audrey Lycan saw were the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Easthill Broxden Woodland Lettuce Entertain You, the Pharaoh Hound, CH Siphra’s Wish You Were Here, the Bullmastiff, GCH CH Dal Primo The Jester of NV, the Miniature Schnauzer, GCH CH Lonestar’s Which Witch, the Italian Greyhound, Bulldog, GCH CH Imperious Hamitup Southern Bell, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Woodsides Megabucks. 

GCH CH Easthill Broxden Woodland Lettuce Entertain You 

Collecting his eighth BIS of the year and his second of the stop was the GSD, Megabucks. Picking up the RBIS was the Golden, Dylan. Megabucks started the month as the Number Ten Herding Dog, but after four BIS in the last two weeks he is now the Number Three Herding Dog.

AFGHAN BACK2BACK BIS

GCH CH Tells Matrix Reloaded 

When we last checked in on the Ravenna Kennel Club in Tallmadge OH we told you that the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Tells Matrix Reloaded, was judge Thomas Parrotti’s BIS on Saturday. Matrix would do it again on Sunday, charming judge Father Brian Timby, out of the big rosette. 

GCH CH Country Hill Tag I’m It 

(photo by Gay Glazbrook)

Joining Matrix in the final with the ASCOB Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Trinity's Tucked Under His Wing, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Tells Matrix Reloaded, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Holly Woods Angels N Demons, the Colored Bull Terrier, Action Spark of The Divine CA CGC, the RBIS, the Pug, GCH CH Country Hill Tag I’m It, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Byrequest Bon Mot, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Stonepillar Steel Blue. 

The Hound Group is one of the most hotly contested groups this year. Matrix’ 11 BIS and 23 Group Firsts puts him in a virtual tie for Number Two Hound.