CJ TURNS IN ANOTHER BIS

We knew if we stayed up late enough that we would finally get results in from the Westchester Kennel Club in Tarrytown NY.

CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton

Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine’s seven contenders were the Irish Setter, CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Of Afrikka Spring Valley Dorian Gray JC, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton, the Airedale Terrier, CH Stirling Cool Hand Luke, the Toy Poodle, CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Standard Poodle, CH Hillwood Dassin De-Lovely, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Brimar’s Always Mandrake HT.

BIS went to the relentless Doberman, CJ. Number one may be way ahead, but don’t count number two out just yet. If anyone could close the gap, this team is it.

PARTIAL FROM EUGENE

CH Sky Acres Spy Plane

We have a partial report from today’s Eugene (OR) Kennel Club where Jeraldeen R. Crandall’s BIS was the Belgian Tervuren, CH Sky Acres Spy Plane. Also in the final were the the Irish Setter, Ch Ashton Peaceful Easy Feeling, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Pupukearidge Ikaika O Sprngvly, and the Standard Poodle, CH Brighton Lakeridge Summer In The Hamptons. That’s number six for Spy, who is co-owned by Wayne Thompson & breeder Michelle Edling who also does the handling.

NEW BIS WINNER

It’s been a good good couple of weeks for California based handler Mike Stone.

CH Blossomhill’s Momma Mia
(Photo Courtesy of Carol Beuchat)

He has logged BIS on his Alaskan Malamute, CH Catanya’s Latin Lover, and his Silky Terrier, CH Safire’s Rock It To The Stars. Now we hear that Madeline Fish’s Best In Show at today’s Redwood Empire Kennel Club show was Mike’s Basset Hound, CH Blossomhill’s Momma Mia. Also in the final were the aforementioned Malamute and Silky. It was the first BIS for the Basset, Violet. Our congratulations to Mike and breeder/owner Suzanne Sukey Shor.

SADIE GET NUMBER 80

We hear that, despite the fierce competition in the ring, everyone is having a wonderful time in Raleigh NC this weekend. Who said that dog people didn’t know how to party?

Jean Fournier’s finalists were all business as they went through their routines today, the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Filedfines Back In action JH, the Whippet, CH Sporting Fields Bahama Sands, the Rottweiler, CH Chancellor Gorgeous Patrone, the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot, the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, CH Arywen Star Kissed Delight, the Keeshond, CH Quest Stand By Me, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Equinox Ad Astra.

It was the 80th career BIS for the Scottie, Sadie, who holds the title of the country’s highest scoring dog in conformation by an astounding 27,000 points. Folks, that’s pretty impressive.

BULL TERRIER FIRST

Today is full of firsts. We told you about the BIS record by a 15” Beagle bitch set by CH Torquay Midnight Confession.

CH Black Shark De Rocabull
(Photo Courtesy of Madelyn Goss)

Now we hear from Ebensburg PA where the Colored Bull Terrier, CH Black Shark De Rocabull, went BIS at the Altoona Area Kennel Association show today, becoming the first Tri-Color Bull Terrier ever to win an all breed BIS. Congratulations to breeder Jose Maria Gonzalez, owners Zane & Shannon Smith, and handler Ed Thomason.

SMOOTH COLLIE BIS IN DES MOINES

Peter Green made the Best In Show choice today at the Des Moines Kennel Club show.

CH Sunnland’s Grand Entrance HIC

Lining up to show their best were the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH EXL’s Leather N Lace, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Rokeena Carte Blanche, the Great Dane, CH Elan’s Command Decision Reomroc, the Wire Fox Terrier, C Topwyre Candy Man, the Pomeranian, CH Pufpride Somewhere In Time, the Boston Terrier, CH Raising The Bar At Dabs, and the Smooth Collie, CH Sunnland’s Grand Entrance HIC.

BIS went to the Collie, Greta. That’s all breed BIS number three for the nation’s number one Smooth Collie.

OHIO GIANT WIN

We have today’s results from the Clermont County Kennel Club show in Owensville OH.

CH Skansens Sir August Brigs

Dr.Ron Spritzer’s final seven were the Labrador Retriever, CH Salty Dog of Tampa Bay, the Greyhound, CH Gaia Elfin Dance, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Skansens Sir August Brigs, the Border Terrrier, CH Tyrolian Eight Belles at Meadowlake, the Shih Tzu, CH Xeralane’s Face the Music, the Standard Poodle CH Hillwood Ale Kai Anthony, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Shoal Creeks Sangria V. Barick.

His BIS was the Giant, Brigs. This is Brigs’ third all breed BIS this year. He doesn’t show much outside his own area. We guess we will have to make a road trip to see this fabulous guy.

HISTORIC WIN UPDATE

Well, we predicted that the 15" Beagle, CH Torquay Midnight Confession, would soon break the record she tied yesterday, the number of all breed BIS won by a 15" Beagle bitch. Lola is only two years old, with a long show career ahead of her. However, even her most ardant fans didn't think she would do it with a back to back win, but that's exactly what she did, taking the day two Carroll County Kennel Club show in North Conway NH. That's lucky, and record breaking, number seven for Lola and Marcelo Chagas.

HISTORIC WIN

CH Torquay Midnight Confession

We have a historic win to report. The 15” Beagle, CH Torquay Midnight Confession, has tied the record for the most all breed BIS by a 15” Beagle bitch. Jack Ireland gave Lola and breeder/owner/handler Marcelo Chagas the top prize at yesterday’s Carroll County Kennel Club show in North Conway NH. It was Lola’s sixth big rosette, her fifth this year. Barely two years old, Lola has plenty of time to best the record she now co-owns with CH Shaw’s Circle Of Glory.

THREE MORE BIS

CH Avalor’s INXS

We awake to find we have word of three BIS winners. The Golden Retriever, CH Avalor’s INXS, in Des Moines IA, the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Avalon Frontier Sleepnlady Webber, in Petaluma CA, and the Irish Setter, CH Ashton’s Peaceful Easy Feeling, in Eugene OR. Congratulations to them all.