Saturday, April 7, 2012

SAGINAW VALLEY KENNEL CLUB 1

GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici 

Our Number One Dog All Breeds, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici, was out protecting her top billing today, adding another BIS to her 2012 resume.  Today’s win came at the day one show of the Saginaw Valley Kennel Club in Birch Run MI.

Joining FiFi and breed/owner/handler Jocelyn Mullins in Jim Reynold's final were the Irish Setter, GCH CH Northwind’s First Reign, the Basenji, GCH CH Klassic’s Slam Dunk, the Airedale Terrier, CH Bleu By You, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Bells Will Be Ringing, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Hatch Tillie de la Salsa.  FiFi is a girl on a mission with 11 BIS this year, five in the last three weeks.

GREATER ORANGE PARK DOG CLUB 1

GCH CH D’s Remember When  

The Greater Orange Park Dog Club asked Jane Roppolo to choose a Best In Show for their first of two shows in Elkton FL this weekend..  The seven she saw were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Harrier, GCH CH Tallyho The Time of My Life, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH D’s Remember When, American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH LBK's Petal to the Metal, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare, the Xoloitzcuintli, GCH CH Bayshore Georgio Armani, and the Puli, GCH CH Cordmake Rumpus Bumpus.   

Her BIS was the Doberman, Jackson.  It’s the third BIS & ninth Working Group this year for Jackson & handler Gwen DeMilta.

TROY KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Surrey Sugar Baby  
(Photo  by Infocusbymiguel)

John Ronald was in West Springfield MA today to call the Best In Show for the Troy Kennel Club.  He considered the Labrador Retriever, GCH CH Casbar’s Hart to Hart, the Bloodhound, GCH CH Snoopi Friends in Low Places MLH, the Bullmastiff, GCH CH Windover’s Hey There Handsome, the Lakeland Terrier, GCH CH Larkspur Acadia Save Me a Spot, the Toy Poodle, GCH CH Smash Jp Sakura, the Miniature Poodle, GCH CH Surrey Sugar Baby, and the Puli, GCH CH Fuzzy Farm Twist and Shout.  

He chose the Miniature Poodle, Sugar Baby, as his BIS.  She is the Number One Miniature Poodle & the Number Four Non-Sporting Dog with three BIS & 17 Non-Sporting Group top prizes.

SHENANDOAH VALLEY KC 1

GCH CH Tango's A Perfect Present for the Dulins  

Next we go to the day one show of the Shenandoah Valley Kennel Club in Harrisonburg VA.  Sam Houston McDonald gathered the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH O Charida’s Remember Fu Manchu JH, the Borzoi, GCH CH Raynbo’s Run for the Roses, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Marywyck Thief Of Hearts, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Lomondview Clementina, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Banana Joe v Tani Kazari, the Bulldog, GCH CH Tango's A Perfect Present for the Dulins, and the Bearded Collie, CH Briarpatch Just One Look.  

His Best was the Bulldog, Blitz.  It’s the first BIS for the 15 month old dog.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Millie Watkins, co-breeder Brian Holmes, and owners Martin Dulin & Janet Dulin.

PIEDMONT KENNEL CLUB 1

GCH CH Cypress Bay JL Snazzy Story At Avalon Bey  

Our first report for today comes in from Charlotte NC and the Piedmont Kennel Club.  Bettyann Hale had the option of the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Reece Afterhours The Buck Stops Here JH, the 13" Beagle, GCH CH Lanbur Quest for the Best, the Newfoundland, GCH CH Cypress Bay JL Snazzy Story At Avalon Bey, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Fortune in My Eyes, the Italian Greyhound, GCH CH Integra’s Masquerade Party, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Fantatico da Maya, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Myshara’s Dancing Queen.

Best was the Newfie, Snazzy.  It’s the first BIS this year for the 2012 Westminster Kennel Club breed winner.  Congratualtions to breeder/owner Debra Thornton and owners Laura Rader & Julie Fitser.

GLENDALE AZ DAY ONE

GCH CH  R and G’s Mystical Dancer  

Patti Long Smith had the first final in Glendale AZ where the Kachina Kennel Club kicked off a four day stop.  The first seven dogs to make it all the way were the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Mt View’s rpsnorter Silver Charm, the Bloodhound, GCH CH Quiet Creek’s Kiss and Tell, the Boxer, GCH CH  R and G’s Mystical Dancer, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH AfterAll Painting the Sky, the Chinese Crested, GCH CH Dejavu I Want'a Talk About Me, the Schipperke, GCH CH Dante Fire When Ready HOF, and  the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Grandgables Let’s Show Off.  

Day one went to the Boxer, Danny.  Danny finished last week as the Number One Boxer, the Number Three Working Dog, & the Number 12 Dog All Breeds with two BIS & ten Working Groups.  Will BIS number give us three working Dogs in the Top Ten.  You will read it about it first here on Dog Show Poop.

Friday, April 6, 2012

VALLEY CENTER KS DAY ONE

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

Several of our Top Dogs were in Valley Center KS today for the day one show of the Salina Kennel Club, the first of for shows at the site this weekend.  Today’s final was called by Bonnie Clarke whose BIS line up consisted of the Vizsla, Renaissance Pink Chacha, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Kuvasz, GCH CH Szumeria's Wildwood Silver Six Pence, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Alpine's Ring Of Fire, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Miletree Northern Star at Shirmont, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Folklore Celtic Crossfire Trail, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Rocheuses Me and My Shadow of Cornus.  

Picking up her 70th all breed Best In Show was the winningest Whippet in history, Chanel.  Chanel has been shown infrequently this year, but still has two BIS & 15 Hound Groups and a Top Twenty All Breed ranking.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

CLAREMORE KC OF OKLAHOMA

GCH CH Meadowlake Simply Sinful  

The last remaining results from this past weekend are now in and we can tell you that Edd Bivin’s BIS at the Saturday  show of the Claremore Kennel Club of Oklahoma was the Border Terrier, GCH CH Meadowlake Simply Sinful.  Maya’s fellow finalists were the Clumber Spaniel, GCH CH Cajun’s A Change is Gonna Come, the Pharaoh Hound, CH Faouziah’s Faramir, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Chancellor High Flyin’ Gladiator, Brussels Griffon, CH Endor and Donandru’s New Moon, the French Bulldog, GCH CH Lionheart’s Thumbs Up!, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Aubrey’s tails of Mystery.  It was the second BIS and the 11th Terrier Group this year for Maya and breeder/owner/handler Karen Fitzpatrick.   Team Maya includes owners Kiki Courtelis, Karen Fitzpatrick, Joyce Wilkinson and David Fitzpatrick DVM.  Congratulations to them all.

GCH CH FeiLong by WooWoo Oh No It’s Opal  

Maya & Karen would pick up Terrier Group number 12 on Sunday, facing the same Pharaoh Hound, Rottie, & Frenchie, as well as the Pointer, GCH CH Penpoint Honor Abracadabra, the Pug, GCH CH FeiLong by WooWoo Oh No It’s Opal, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Grandgables Jolie Victor Ludorum.   Charlotte Patterson’s Best was the Pug, Opal.  It’s the first BIS for Opal and handler Dana Bryson.  Congratulations to Dana, breeders Chase Harpole & Joy & Gary Kupp, and owners Kiki Courtelis & Chase & Kim Harpole.

Monday, April 2, 2012

KERN COUNTY KENNEL CLUB

Our final report of the day comes in from California Central Valley town of Bakersfield.  With easy I-5 access the Kern County Kennel Club’s two shows  drew dogs from up and down the West Coast.  However, it was a dog that lives a leisurely 90 miles away that made the most of the weekend.  The Brittany, GCH CH Britt's Ramblin The Perfect Cut took home both the big rosettes from the weekend.

Joining the two year old  bitch in Dr Wanda Spediaccit’s final on Saturday were he 15” Beagle GCH CH Cabaret Come Chase The Dream, the Mastiff, GCH Lexington Divine's Put Me In Coach, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH AfterAll Painting the Sky, the Pomeranian, GCH CH CR Chase What Matters, the Standard Poodle, Espee Big Drama, and the Bearded Collie, CH Wigglesworth Thriller.  

Sunday She would please Dr Bernard Mcgivern Jr more than did the Whippet, GCH CH Endeavor's White Roses On Nysa Hill, the Standard Schnauzer, GCH CH Steinhaus Maxim Courage RN, the Airedale Terrier, GCH CH Hoorah Ferocious Gentleman Branch, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Tamarin Top Banana, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH PaRay’s Power & Privilege, or the previously mentioned Beardie.  

We are somewhat embarrassed to admit that this one has escaped our attention.  These are her first BIS & group wins of the year.  Now that she has the prefix “multi-BIS winning” in front of her name, we hope she will send us a photo.  Congratulations to breeder/owner & Jenelle Larson and co-breeders Sue Richards & Stephanie Kepler. 

CHINTIMINI KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Scylla’s Small Kraft Re-Lit 

Competition is always fierce in the Pacific Northwest and this weekend was no exception.  Sharon Newcomb capped the Chintimini Kennel Club’s day one show in Albany OR  choosing a Best In Show from the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Rush Hills River Road Payoff, the 13” Beagle, GCH CH Bougaine Naughty N Lovely Alvin, the Bullmastiff, GCH CH Kingslynne Kimo NW Connection, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Alpines Highwayman, the Maltese, GCH CH Scylla’s Small Kraft Re-Lit, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Susants On The Loose At Frontier.    

Her choice was the Maltese, Hank.  It’s the second of the year for Hank and breeder/owner/handler Tara Martin Rowell.  Hank was one of the dogs we featured in the Best In Show Daily article, Upwardly Mobile Dogs, about the fasting rising dogs in the Top 100 dogs All Breeds.   

GCH CH Bougaine Naughty N Lovely Alvin

Kitty Steidel had the judges book on Sunday and her pick of the Spinoni Italiano, GCH CH Darby Canyon Mick Jagger, the same 13” Beagle, the Akita, GCH CH Torii Nos Uncommon Valore, the aforementioned Amstaff & Maltese, the Keeshond, GCH CH Summerwinds Rumor Has It, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Mariel’s Harvest Moon.  Her Best was the Beagle.  Alvin.  It’s the first AKC BIS for the Thai bred and owned three year old.  Our congratulations to breeder/owner Somvorn Adungchongruk and handler Bobby Ott.