LONG BEACH CA DAY ONE

GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore
(Photo by Vicki Holloway)

Before we start doing our rounds at today’s AKC/Eukanuba National Championship(AENC) in Orlando FL, we have a report for you from Long Beach CA, the site of last year’s AENC.

The seven dogs that made it to Norm Patton’s final at yesterday’s Beverly Hill Kennel Club show were the Weimaraner, GCH CH Silhouette’s LifeInTheFastLane, the Norwegian Elkhound. GCH CH Vin Melca's The Norseman, the  Samoyed, GCH CH Rossia's Denali Star, the Irish Terrier, GCH CH Rockledge's Micah of Meath, the Silky Terrier, GCH CH Tawny Mist Mayan Mystic, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Bouvier, GCH CHTerra's Annie Z Get Your Gun.

Best went to the Standard Poodle we had hoped would be here in Orlando, Ally.  Ally, America’s Number Four Dog All Breeds hurtles toward the end of the year with 45 BIS.

JACKSON MS DAY TWO

While the /Central Florida Kennel Club’s final was running into the evening, fanciers in Jackson MS were enjoying their cocktails and canapés after watching we were running into the evening with the Brandon Kennel Club of Mississippi final with Sulie Greendale-Paveza.

She made her choice from the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Glengowan's Great Balls Of Fire, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Kuvasz, CH Szumeria's Sing A Song Of Six Pence, the Bedlington Terrier, Wrightwyn's Power Play, the Japanese Chin, GCH CH Kelaury Good Luck From We-Syng, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Barnstorm's Grissom TTCSI, and the Smooth Collie, GCH CH Travlers Pierce Arrow.

Her BIS was the Bedlington.  This one has been running under our radar.  We hope to bring you all the details soon. In the meantime we extend our congratulations to breeder Brenton Wright and owner Sandy Bethea.

IT'S CHAMPIONSHIP EVE!

GCH CH Steele Your Heart

 (Photo by Infocusbymiguel)

We are now in Orlando FL, sitting at ringside at Glenda Dawkins’ final for the Central Florida Kennel Club for the last of the warm ups for this weekend’s AKC/Eukanuba National Championship.

We have seen a banquet of  the best AKC has to offer today.  The seven who made it to the last ring were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Thaon’s Mowgli, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi  Vici, the Wire Fox Steele Your Heart, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Banana Joe v Tani Kazari, Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Babheim’s Captain Crunch.

It was the Wire, Eira, taking her 17th BIS of the year into the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship.  Let the games begin.

CLEVELAND DAY TWO

GCH CH Summit’s Emery It’s in the Bag

Fred Basset had today’s final at the Medina Kennel Club show in Cleveland OH.  His seven options were the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Summit’s Emery It’s in the Bag, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Langrigg Star of the Stage, the Samoyed, GCH CH Stolichnaya, the Irish Terrier, GCH CH Sugarbush American Girl, Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy, and the Border Collie, GCH CH Bon-Clyde Take One

His BIS was the Golden, Chloe.  That’s nine for Chloe this year.

JACKSON MS DAY ONE

As we await our plane to Orlando we have the rest of yesterday’s results for your.  The  Brandon Kennel Club of Mississippi kicked off the four day stop in the state capital of Jackson.  The day one final was commanded by Robert Stein.  The seven dogs enjoying the southern hospitality were the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Glengowan's Great Balls Of Fire, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Samoyed, CH Polar Mist Cruz'n T'Party At Zamosky, the Belington Terrier, Wrightwyn's Power Play, the Papillon, GCH CH Alfa's Forevr Rebel Spirit, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Barnstorm's Grissom TTCSI, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Milkywey’s How Do You Like Me Now?.

BIS went to the four year old Papillon.  We don’t know a whole lot about this one, though we do think this is his first all breed BIS.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Salwa Alfadl and handler Jackie Breazeale.

INTRODUCING

 

As we pack our bags for Orlando and this weekend’s AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, we have news about our participation in an exciting new show site, Best In Show Daily (BISD).  BISD promises to provide a rich online publication for the dog show community that is fresh, lively, and full of good editorial, up-to-the minute features.  BISD will  provide a premier online experience showcasing the living work of art which is the purebred dog.

We will be contributing stories to BISD and will do a daily column, The Back Story, a more opinionated and in depth look at the dog show world from our perspective.  Best In Show Daily will officially premier along with the first dog shows of the New Year, the Kennel Club of Palm Springs shows.   Palm Springs is one of the most glamorous stops of the year and this year we will be there covering all the action along with BISD.

In the meantime you can go over to the BISD site for a sneak peek to get a taste of what it is like and what you will see from yours truly.  So if you just can’t get enough of the dog show world, come on over to Best In Show Daily and see how much fun you can have.

ORLANDO REPORT DAY TWO

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

It’s day two in Orlando FL and the Brevard Kennel Club took over the Orange County Convention Center.  Gloria Geringer’s final included four of the prior day finalists, the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Skye Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Toy Poodle, GCH CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, and the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction.  They were joined in the big ring by the Pharaoh Hound, CH Mia-Bakhu Conspiracy Theory V Hallam Ca, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, and our newest DOG2WATCH, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Aubrey‘s Tails of Mystery.

Collecting the  big rosette and over 2500 points was the Standard Poodle, London.  London’s 33rd BIS of the year is one of his biggest and certainly makes him a favorite for this weekend’s big dance.

CLEVELAND DAY ONE

GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins
(Photo by Angela Stein)

You could also catch world class dogs in Cleveland OH today at the Loraine County Kennel Club.  Dr Robert Indeglia’s had the delicious seven of the English Setter, GCH CH Wyndswept Encore, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Xenos Jimlet, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Mi-Ti’s Three Cheers, the Irish Terrier, GCH CH Sugarbush American Girl, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

It was the Beardie, Roy, adding his 75th career to his breed record total.  We don’t know if Roy and handler Cliff Steele will finish the year with the most all breed points by a Herding Dog, but we do know that he will bethe  Herding Dog of the Year based on his 108 Herding Group top prizes.

THE YEAR'S LAST DOG SHOWS

Orlando FL Convention Centee, Site of the 

2011 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship

We are down to the last week of the show year and this year ends with a gigantic bang with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship (AENC) on Saturday & Sunday in Orlando FL.  With almost 3800 dogs in the regular competition, the most avid dog show enthusiast will be able to get their quota of  canine competition.  The main event is preceded by three days of all breed competition.  We’ve already given you a report on today’s Space Coast Kennel Club Of Palm Bay show which drew more than 2700 dogs.  It will be followed by tomorrow’s Brevard Kennel Club event & Friday’s Central Florida Kennel Club competition. 

There are shows elsewhere this weekend.  There will be big entries, though not nearly as large as Orlando’s, in Cleveland OH for the Lorain County Kennel Club, the Medina Kennel Club, the Richland County Kennel Club, the Western Reserve Kennel Club four shows starting tomorrow.  Down In Jackson MS, there will be one of the most hospitable gatherings (It’s the South, after all) you will find anywhere.  The Brandon Kennel Club Of Mississippi & the Mississippi State Kennel Club host four shows starting tomorrow. 

Out in Long Beach CA, the site of last year’s AENC, the Kennel Club Of Beverly Hills, the Los Encinos Kennel Club, & the Long Beach Kennel Club will soldier on beginning Friday.  Finally, folks who have to work until the weekend can take in the Delaware Water Gap Kennel Club & the Lehigh Valley Kennel Club Saturday/Sunday offering in Allentown PA.

We will be Orlando this weekend.  So if you are there do stop and say hello to us and tell us what you want to see on Dog Show Poop in 2012.  If you can’t make it to Florida, take in one of the other shows for your last peek at all of this year’s crop of dogs.

ORLANDO REPORT DAY ONE

GCH CH Smash Jp Moon Walk

(Photo by Infocusbymiguel)

Our show week is underway in Orlando FL and it is going to be a doggy doozy.  Today’s Space Coast Kennel Club Of Palm Bay event drew more than 2700 entries, including more than half of the Top 100 Dogs All Breeds. 

William Usherwood’s final included many of the nation‘s Top Dogs, the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Greyhound, GCH CH GrandCru Clos Erasmus, the Doberman Pinscher, Caryola‘s Antigua, the Skye Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman, the Toy Poodle, GCH CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Babheim’s Captain Crunch.

The first BIS of the week went to the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Toy Poodle, Walker.  Walker was the Number Six Dog All Breeds in 2009 and the Number Twelve Dog All Breeds in 2010.  Among Walker's memorable wins were the Toy Groups at the 2009 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship and the 2010 at Westminster.  Our congratulations to breeder/owner Yukiko Omura and handler Toshi Omura.

Walker is only one of the great dogs from prior years we expect to see in Orlando.  We think this is going to be incredible finish to 2011!