POM FIRST TIME BIS IN LONG BEACH

CH Mythical Traveling In Style 

We hear lots of complaints about how the same dogs win over and over and we have had an extraordinary season of dominant dogs. However, we have also seen a higher than usual number of first time BIS winners. At Saturday’s Kennel Club of Beverly Hills show in Long Beach CA the Pomeranian, CH Mythical Traveling In Style, picked up his first BIS. 

GCH CH Promenade Pay It Forward 

Joining Diego in judge Dan Ericsson’s final were the RBIS, the Field Spaniel, GCH CH Promenade Pay It Forward, the 13” Beagle, CH Torquay Midnight Interlude, the Akita, GCH CH Redwitch Adreneline Junkie, the Cairn Terrier, GCH CH Hjohoo’s Save Hjour Love For Me, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Karmel’s Banana In Pajamas, and the Australian Cattle Dog, GCH CH Kokopelli’s SoBe It. Congratulations to breeder/owner Nady Godbout, and handler Noble Inglet.

SCOTTIE FIRST TIMER BIS IN OKC

 GCH CH Kelwyn’s GM Freestyle Flyer
(photo by Rhonda Cassidy)

The Oklahoma City Summer Classic has been a free for all this week with three different dogs going Best In Show so far. Saturday saw the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Kelwyn’s GM Freestyle Flyer, pick up her first BIS of the year. 

GCH CH Dawin Hearts on Fire
(photo by Lynda Beam)

Joining her in judge Jon Cole’s final were the Irish Setter, GCH CH Courtwood Whirly Girl, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH Iceage V Tum-Tums Vriendjes, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Dezperado’s Hallelujah, the Maltese, CH Ta-Jon’s Sugar Dumplin’, his RBIS, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Hearts on Fire, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Riverside Telltail Coco Posh. 

We don’t know where this four year old Scottie has been hiding, but a 1700 dog BIS over Top Ten competition is a helluva way to make an entrance. We hope to see this one soon. Congratulations to breeders/owners Kelli & David Edell and handler Jesus Moreno.

ROTTWEILER BIS IN WATERLOO IA

GCH CH Nighthawk's Limited Edition CD RE THD 

Our next stop is Waterloo IA where the hometown Waterloo Kennel Club is hosting two shows this weekend. The seven dogs that judge Ruth Zimmerman saw on Saturday were the German shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH Kan-Point’s Makin The Chase, the Whippet, Nahr-Volts Sherry, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Nighthawk's Limited Edition CD RE THD, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, GCH CH Cumhill’s Hell Raiser, the Miniature Pinscher, EM’S Timeline Out to Impress, the Keeshond, GCH CH Trumpet’s No Questions Asked, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Kosmar Striking Back of Bridgelady. 

GCH CH Trumpet’s No Questions Asked 

Finishing one/two were the Rottweiler, Logan, and the Keeshond, shady. It’s the first BIS for Logan and handler Julia Foster Hess. Congratulations to Julia, breeder Daviann Mitchell, and owners Jodi & Terry LaBombard.

FIRST TIME BIS IN WISCONSIN

The Kettle Moraine Kennel Club is in West Bend WI this weekend for its two shows. Judge Betsy yates had the Saturday final and her pick of the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Telltale American Ride, the 15” Beagle, CH Gwencalon’s Lux Stellarum, the Samoyed, GCH CH Celticfrost Ranger N West Free, The Border Terrier, GCH CH Meadowlake Pants on Fire, the Papillon, GCH CH Wingssong Singular Sinsation, the Bichon Frise, CH Cher Ami's Toast With Remy Martin, and the Australian Shepherd, CH JND’s Bare Necessities. 

Her Best was the Beagle and her Reserve the Sammie. It’s the first for the 15 month old bitch. Congratulations to breeders/owners Kathleen Friend & William Friend and handler Doug G Belter. We hope to have photos for you soon.

BACK2BACK BIS FOR SHIH TZU

GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Rocket Power 

While much of the attention this year has been given to the nation’s Top Two Dogs All Breeds, the summer has seen several other dogs burning up the circuit. Chief among them is the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Rocket Power, who has posted back2back BIS in Bainbridge NY this weekend. 

GCH CH Tashtins Lookin for Trouble 

The latest win came at Saturday’s Chenango Valley Kennel Club show. Challenging Rocket for judge Mary Lou Kniola’s approval were the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH Shade Mountain’s Cane Bello Moon Dancer JH, her RBIS, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Tashtins Lookin for Trouble, the Newfoundland, GCH CH Cypress Bay’s Big Sur, the Russell Terrier, GCH CH Monamour JP Energy of Kiss, the Standard Poodle, CH Unique Queen Of Dazzle, and the Shetland Sheepdog, Showcase It Had To Be You. Rocket has gathered nine BIS in June, bringing his 2014 take to 11 BIS and 28 Toy Groups.

GSP BIS IN RICHMOND VA

GCH CH Robin Crest Edelmarke Investigator 

We like to call the Mid-Atlantic region “Dog Show Central” for its number of shows each year. Today fanciers were once again in Richmond VA for the Southern Maryland Kennel Club’s show. BIS Judge Nathaniel Horn had the company of some of the sport’s best. They were the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH Robin Crest Edelmarke Investigator, the Bloodhound, GCH CH Flessner's International S'Cess, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Allure Playing With Fire, the Skye Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Starfire's Spank Me Hard Call Me Crazy, the Miniature Poodle, GCH CH Surrey Cherry Garcia, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Ha'Penny Mirimar The Fab Fawn. 

GCH CH Flessner's International S'Cess 

Taking home the big rosette was the GSP, Vance. Collecting the reserve award was the Bloodhound, Nathan. Vance is the country’s Number One German Shorthaired Pointer, collecting three BIS in six trips to the final ring this year. Two of those BIS have come in the last two weeks. Have you noticed how many dogs have come alive this month? This year may turn out to be very interesting.

BACK2BACK BIS FOR SMOOTH FOX

CH Absolutely Talk Of The Town 

Judge Pat Trotter was in Ferndale CA today to call the final at the Lost Coast Kennel Club of California. The seven dogs that stayed all day to see her were the Labrador Retriever, GCH CH Big Sky's Augustus, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH M&Ms Fear The Beard, the Bullmastiff, GCH CH Baron Dye Of Ridgetop, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Absolutely Talk Of The Town, the Toy Fox Terrier, GCH CH Ultra Quest Go For The Gold NAJ, the Bulldog, CH Rambling Fever Pretty Fly For A White Guy, and the Puli, GCH CH Mt Hood's Leapin' Linni Of Tordor. 

GCH CH Mt Hood's Leapin' Linni Of Tordor

Her BIS was the Smooth Fox, Taylor, and her RBIS was the Puli, Linni. It was the second consecutive BIS for Taylor and handler Eddie Boyes, bringing their 2014 resume to five BIS and 16 Terrier Groups.

ENGLISH SETTER BIS IN MA

GCH CH Weymouths En Fuego 

The English Setter, GCH CH Weymouths En Fuego, was judge Robert Vandiver’s Best In Show at today’s Hockamock Kennel Club show in Wrentham MA. Judge Vandiver also liked the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect, whom he named RBIS. Rounding out his seven were the seven dogs hoping to gain his favor were the Pharaoh Hound, DC Hallam's Jake Of Arolet SC, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Black Bart's Calamity Jane, the Airedale Terrier, CH Joval Sweet Time, the Pug, GCH CH Charchen’s Billy The Kid, and the Keeshond, GCH CH Nightwind's Little Ricky. 

GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect 

 Blaze is the nation’s Number One English Setter and Number Four sporting Dog with six BIS and 29 Sporting Groups this season.

BABY BEAGLE BIS IN OHIO

CH Torquay Midnight Victory 

The hometown Lima Kennel Club asked judge Bonnie Linnell Clarke to take the final at their big Saturday show. The seven dogs she saw were the Golden Retriever, CH Easthill Broxden Woodland Lettuce Entertain You, the 13” Beagle, CH Torquay Midnight Victory, the Boxer, GCH CH Brisbane "N" Blue Monday's Diamonds Are Decadent , the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Shaireab’s Bayleigh Maid of Honor, the Brussels Griffon, GCH CH Homestead Zoey Of Treyacres, the Chow Chow, GCH CH Milin s Emerson Tappin On The Bay CGC, and the Briard, CH Deja Vu Elephant In The Room. 

GCH CH Homestead Zoey Of Treyacres 

The two that she chose were the Beagle, Victoria, and the Griff, Zoey. Just nine months old, Victoria has only been out a couple of months and already has three BIS and seven Hound Groups to her credit.

AKITA BIS IN PENNSYLVANIA

GCH CH CR-Wicca’s Trade Secret 

Our first report today comes in from Vandergrift PA and the Bushy Run Kennel Club. Judge Anitra Cuneo considered the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, GCH CH Fireside’s Mother Of Pearl JH, the Norwegian Elkhound GCH Somerri Dunharrow's Dynamo, the Akita, GCH CH CR-Wicca’s Trade Secret, the Skye Terrier, GCH CH Desire Of Love Dell' Antica Caledonia, the Italian Greyhound, GCH CH Donavin's Caramel Macchiato, the Bichon Frise, CH Barberry's Take A Chance On Me, and the Rough Collie, GCH CH Devinwood A Perfect Stranger. 

GCH CH Devinwood A Perfect Stranger 

The two she chose were her BIS, the Akita, Trader, and her RBIS, the Collie, Finn. Trader moved up the rankings one slot to the Number Eight Dog All Breeds and now has 11 BIS and 28 Working Groups this year.