SAN GABRIEL VALLEY KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore

We wake this morning to a report that the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, was Johnny Shoemaker’s BIS at yesterday’s San Gabriel Valley Kennel Club show in City of Industry CA.  Ally was piloted to the win by handler Taffee McFadden, standing in for regular handler Tim Brazier.  Taffee is a long time friend of Tim, who is home recovering from by pass surgery.

Also on hand in the final ring were the Irish Setter, GCH CH Devlin's Jewel Of Meadow Run, the Black and Tan Coonhound, GCH CH Desert Bills Sing It To Me Baby, the Kuvasz, GCH CH Szumeria’s Wildwood Silver Six Pence, the Kerry Blue Terrier, GCH CH Perrisblu Kennislaine Chelsey, the Havanese, GCH CH Bellatak McDreamy, and the Australian Cattle Dog, GCH CH Carben Copy's If The Shoe Fits.

That’s Ally’s 39th BIS of the year, good enough to hold on to her Number Four Dog All Breed ranking.  We wish Tim a speedy recovery and hope to see him back in the BIS ring soon.

KNOXVILLE TN DAY THREE

GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction
(Photo by Vicki Holloway)

Our second catalog possessive site this week is Knoxville TN where the Oak Ridge Kennel Club was holding their first show of the weekend today.  Charles Olvis’ seven were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Tender Is The Night, the Pharaoh Hound, GCH CH Northgate’s As You Like It, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, CH Derby‘s X Marks The Spot, the Kerry Blue Terrier, GCH CH Alain Dugan Pinball Wizard, the Pug, GCH CH Caper's Sirius Endaevor, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the Smooth Collie, GCH CH Travlers Pierce Arrow.

Posting the back2back  BIS was the Poodle, London.  London has demonstrated in the past that he is capable of putting together some impressive winning streaks.  Today was his 28th of the year and his fifth in the last month.

VIRGINIA BEACH VA DAY THREE

GCH CH Starline’s Chanel
(Photo by Carol Beuchat)

Once again, thanks to our loyal readers, we have results from the embargoed catalog sites.  First from the Virginia Beach (VA) Kennel Club’s show today, we hear that the winningest Whippet in history, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, has added another BIS to her resume.  Joining Chanel & handler Lori Wilson in Loraine Boutwell’s final were the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Mt. View's Ripsnorter Silver Charm, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the Sealyham Terrier, GCH CH Goodspice Fergus Pepper, the Maltese, GCH CH Ta-Jon’s Just Bee-Ing Silly, the Miniature Poodle, GCH CH Surrey Sugar Baby, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Kenbear's Herbie the Love Bug.

It’s the 31st BIS this year for Cha Cha and her career 64th.  We think it’s time to replace the Energizer Bunny with a Whippet.

VIRGINIA BEACH VA DAY TWO

GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici

Despite the Grinches’ best efforts to keep their online catalog a secret, we have learned that Marjorie Underwood’s seven finalists at today’s Tidewater Kennel Club of Virginia show were the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Mt. View's Ripsnorter Silver Charm, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline‘s Chanel, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Castle Rock's SBigstaff Mad About You, the Pug, GCH CH Kenshei And That's The Way It Is, the Miniature Poodle, GCH CH Surrey Sugar Baby, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

Best was the Doberman with the un-Doberman-like name, Fifi.  Fifi and breeder/owner/handler Jocelyn Mullins have collected a luck 13 BIS this year as well as her 2011 National Specialty BISS.

KNOXVILLE TN DAY TWO

GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction
(Photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

Our gracious source in Knoxville TN tells us that the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction was  Elizabeth Muthard’s BIS at today’s Tennessee Valley Kennel Club show.  Also in the hunt for the big rosette were the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Reece Afterhours The Buck Stops Here JH, the Pharaoh Hound, GCH CH Northgate‘s As You Like It, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, CH Derby‘s X Marks The Spot, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Bayleigh Shaireab's Pinball Wizard, the Pug, GCH CH Caper's Sirius Endaevor, and the GCH CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder.

London is holding his place in our Top Ten Dogs All Breeds with 26 Bests In Show this year.

FORT WAYNE IN DAY TWO

GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction
(Photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

Thursday was day two in Fort Wayne IN.  Read about day one here.   The La Porte County Kennel Club chose James Reynolds to decide which of the following seven their Best In Show:  the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Greyhound, GCH CH GrandCru Clos Erasmus, the Mastiff, CH Kingmont's Kalifornia Dreamin, the Irish Terrier, GCH CH Sugarbush American Girl, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Barkshire's Jim Dandy.

His BIS was the nation’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the Cocker, Beckham.   Beckham now stands alone at the top of the rankings with 56 all breed Bests this year.

VIRGINIA BEACH VA DAY ONE

GCH CH Spotlights Ruffian

The Tidewater Kennel Club of Virginia’s big, green, furry show chair has failed to heed the Chamber of  Commerce’s slogan, “Virginia Beach VA is for Lovers.” and has decided not to share the on line catalog.  Happily, an AKC representative was on site and filed this report on yesterday's TKCV show.

The seven that made it to Ken Berg’s final were the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Mt. View's Ripsnorter Silver Charm, the Saluki, GCH CH Windstorm's Unleashed Spirit JC, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Castle Rock's SBigstaff Mad About You, the Pug, GCH CH Kenshei And That's The Way It Is, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Spotlights Ruffian, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

Picking up his fourth BIS of the season was the Dal, Ian.  Ian and handler Michael Scott have also collected 31 Non-Sporting Group Ones in 2011 making Ian the Number One Dalmatian in the US.

KNOXVILLE TN DAY ONE

GCH CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder

(Photo by Infocusbymiguel)

Once again this week we have Grinches, acting as show chairs, withholding on line catalogs, one In Virginia and one in Tennessee.  Fortunately, a reader in Knoxville TN has come to our rescue with results from yesterday’s Tennessee Valley Kennel Club show.

Kent Delaney chose his BIS from the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Reece Afterhours The Buck Stops Here JH, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Great Dane, GCH CH Echolane-Darlin's Beyond A Shadow Of A Doubt, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, CH Homebrewed Page Three Girl, the Pug, GCH CH Caper's Sirius Endaevor, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the GCH CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder.

He chose the OES, Elvis, as his Best.  Elvis and breeder/owner/handler Jere Marder’s ninth BIS of the year will move them up into the Number Three Herding Dog spot.

FORT WAYNE IN DAY ONE

GCH CH Thaon’s Wallstreet

Our dog show week began with the day one show of the Northeastern Indiana Kennel Club, the first of five shows this week yesterday in Fort Wayne IN.

Dr Klaus Anselm’s final o Wednesday included the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Thaon’s Wallstreet, the Standard Schnauzer, GCH CH Pepper Tree Zorro V. Morgenwald, the Irish Terrier, GCH CH Subarbush's American Girl, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Oakhurst Cruisin' In Chrome.

Day one went to the Afghan, Wally.  Wally and handler Mark Bettis have four all breed BIS and 24 Hound Groups on their 2011 resume.  The fun continues tomorrow in Fort Wayne with the La Porte County Kennel Club.

KENNESAW KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare

After a whirl wind three days of meetings with prospective wedding vendors and visits to reception venues of all types, we are happy to be back reporting show results.  Before we start with this week’s shows we owe you the results from this past weekend’s Kennesaw Kennel Club in Marietta GA.

On Saturday Ken McDermott’s BIS was the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare.   Also throwing their hat in the ring were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Brookwood Diamond in the Ruff, the Otterhound, CH White River’s He’s A Keeper!, the Black Russian Terrier, GCH CH Lancelot Chiornyy Prints RN, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Bruhill’s First Lady, the French Bulldog, GCH CH Bandog’s Bayou The Warrior, and the Rough Collie, GCH CH Taliesin Fashion Forward.

His BIS was the MinPin, Classie.  Classie, the Number Three Toy Dog, has collected 18 BIS this year, seven in the last five weeks.

GCH CH Myshara’s Dream Girl

Classie was the only one of the Saturday finalists to return to the last ring on Sunday to see BIS judge Arlene Benko.  The six new faces were the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Reece Afterhours The Buck Stops Here JH, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Lochnaw Something Good, the Great Dane, GCH CH Echolane-Dalin’s Beyond a Shadow of Doubt, the Miniature Schnauzer, CH Repetition’s Valedictorian, the Shiba-Inu, GCH CH Lee-Fen’s An Everlasting Love, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Myshara’s Dream Girl.

Taking home the big rosette was the Aussie, Beyonce.    The country’s Number One Australian Shepherd now has five BIS for the year.