BACK2BACK BIS IN VIRGINIA

GCH CH Surrey Sugar Baby  

The Miniature Poodle, GCH CH Surrey Sugar Baby, has just picked up BACK2BACK BIS in Manassas VA, taking the day two show of the Mattaponi Kennel Club.  Joing Sugar Baby and breeder/handler Kaz Hosaka in Gene Blake’s final were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Jesse James, the Longhaired Dachshund, GCH CH Briardach's Rock Star, the Cane Corso, GCH CH Firehorse Franklin, the White Highland White Terrier, CH Skyehigh's MKC Bonaparte, the Pekingese, CH Pequest Bamboo, the Miniature Poodle, GCH CH Surrey Sugar Baby, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Myshara’s Dancing Queen.   

Sugar Baby has been the Number One Miniature Poodle for the last two years and is the current Number Four Non-Sporting Dog with six BIS & 24 Non-Sporting Groups.

GENESEE COUNTY KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Szumeria’s Wildwood Silver Six Pence 

(Photo by Derek Glas)

Connie Clapp had the last call in Corunna MI today.  The seven who stayed all day to see her were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Dixieland Dutchman, the Longhaired Dachshund, GCH CH Hundelben Queen's Armada SL, the Kuvasz, GCH CH Szumeria’s Wildwood Silver Six Pence, the Airedale Terrier, CH Tailspur Longvue Ferris Bueller, the Havanese, GCH CH Janjems Party Animal, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Hillwood Ale Kai Walking On Air, and the Australian Shepherd, Thornapple Hellraiser.  

Taking home the Genesee County Kennel Club's day two big rosette was the nation’s Number Three Dogs All Breeds, the Kuvasz, Tanner.  Tanner is coming off a very busy week that included a BIS and his fourth consecutive national specialty title.  Tanner’s ninth big rosette of 2012 will make our Top Three Dogs a very tight group.

MARIETTA OHIO DAY FOUR

GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction  

(Photo  by Jeffrey Hanlin) 

The Blennerhassett Kennel Club has wrapped the four show weekend in Marietta OH.  Check our archives for report on the first three days.  Polly Smith had the final final and her pick of the Gordon setter, GCH CH Hollyhunt Take A Chance On Me, the American Foxhound, GCH CH Kiarry’s Pandora’s Foxhound, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH D‘s Remember When, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Meadowlake’s Simply Sinful, the Yorkshire Terrier, CH Annstef’s Gotta Dream, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Babheim’s Captain Crunch.  

It was AKC’s Number Nine Dog All Breeds, the Poodle, London, picking up his 17th BIS of the year.   Check back with us in a couple of days to find out if the win moves London up into the Number Eight spot.

OSHKOSH KENNEL CLUB DAY ONE

GCH CH Falcon Crest Diamond In The Ruff RA  

The Oshkosh Kennel Club is hosting two shows in their Wisconsin hometown this weekend.  Yesterday’s final fell to Dennis McCoy who had the Brittany, GCH CH Star Flight Jumpin Jack Flash OA NAJ, the Basset hound, GCH CH Topsfield-Sanchu Eenie Meenie Miney Moe, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Falcon Crest Diamond In The Ruff RA, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, GCH CH Homebrewed Page Three Girl RN, the Shih Tzu, CH Aiko's Star Chaser, the Tibetan Spaniel, GCH CH Judo's Millions Of Happy Memories, and the Rough Collie, CH Wyndlair Point Given.  

His Best In Show was the Rottweiler, Coal.  It’s the first BIS for Coal and owner/handler Rose Robinett.  Congratulations to Robin, breeders/owners Sue & Stuart Larsen, and co-owner Clare Walker.

MT PALOMAR KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Oakley’s B’Dazzled 
(Photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

We have most of the results from yesterday’s Mt Palomar Kennel Club in Valley Center CA.  Among Dr Lee Anthony Reasin’s finalists were the English Setter, GCH CH Oakley’s B’Dazzled, the Harrier, GCH CH Downhome Hitech Innovator, the Mastiff, GCH CH Lexington Divine's Put Me In, Coach, the Miniature Schnauzer, GCH CH Allaruth Just Kidding V Sole Baye, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Tamarin Top Banana, French Bulldog, GCH CH Carob's Forget Me Not, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Coventry Allure At Wyndstar.

Best went to the country’s Number Ten Dog All Breeds, the English Setter, Dazzle.  Dazzle and has been in the Top Ten all year long.  The six BIS & 21 Sporting Groups they’ve won this year should keep them there.

COYOTE HILLS KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Silhouette’s LifeInTheFastLane  

George Marquis was in Vallejo CA Saturday to choose a Best In Show for the Coyote Hill’s Kennel Club.  His options were the Weimaraner, GCH CH Silhouette’s LifeInTheFastLane, the Irish Wolfhound, GCH CH Quest Deal With The Devil, the Tibetan Mastiff, GCH CH Dreamcatcher Major Victory Of Loki, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Absolutley Out Of Sight, the Pug, CH Pine Cone's Dr. John of Frisco, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH Xeralane’s Kid Rock, and the Beauceron, De Joie Du Chateau Rocher.  Best went to the Weimaraner, Jimmie.  It’s his first BIS this year in ten final appearances.  Jimmie and handler Keith Paultz finished 2011 as the Number One Weimaraner and the Number Four Sporting Dog with eight BIS & 49 Sporting Groups.  Congratulations to Keith and breeders/owner Cindy & Bruce Cassidy.

MT BAKER KENNEL CLUB DAY ONE

CH Heartsease King Of The Jungle  

The Mt Baker Kennel Club is hosting two shows this weekend in Lynden WA.  Yesterday’s final was called by Col Joe Purkhiser, whose final seven featured the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Darkover Don't Dream It's Over, the Redbone Coonhound, GCH CH Eskai’s Sir Kasper, the Newfoundland, CH Heartsease King Of The Jungle, the Miniature Bull Terrier, GCH CH Temris Bully for Me, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, GCH CH Full Of Malarkey Miles Of Aisles, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Quiche’s Intrepid Captain Sully.  

His BIS was the Canadian Newfie, George.  George’s first all breed Best comes just shy of his third birthday.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Joan Casler, co-breeder Lynne Anderson, and handler Lisa Wright.

ABILENE KENNEL CLUB DAY TWO

CH Starline's Oxford Victim of Love  

Our next report comes in from Abilene TX where the hometown kennel club is hosting three shows.  Saturday was day two and George Boulton had the judges book for the final ring.  The seven he saw were the ASCOB Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Gazon Solar Eclipse, the Whippet, CH Starline's Oxford Victim of Love, the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Skansen‘s Harvard, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Alpine’s ring of Fire, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Bar-Net Rocky Road Of Samron, the Keeshond, CH Ashbrook Mr. Chairman, and the Smooth Collie, GCH CH Travlers Pierce Arrow.  

His Best was the Whippet, Hartley.  The 15 month old bitch’s first all breed BIS came on just her third appearance in the final ring.  Congratulations to breeders Angela Worden & Dianne Bowen, owners Lori & Carey Lawrence, and owner/handler Lori Wilson. 

GENESEE COUNTY KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici  

Corunna MI is the site for this weekend’s Genesee County Kennel Club shows.  Saturday’s seven finalists were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Esspecial Feeling Hott N Steamy, the Otterhound, GCH CH Aberdeens Under The Influence, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici, the Airedale Terrier, CH Tailspur Longvue Ferris Bueller, the Havanese, GCH CH Janjems Party Animal, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Hillwood Ale Kai Walking On Air, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Masquerade Mint Julep.  

Day one went to the nation’s Number Two Dog All Breeds, the Doberman, FiFi.  FiFi’s 15th Best In Show this year keeps her on the heels of Number One.

KINGSPORT KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Dalarno Nite Song At Morningstar  

The Greater Kingsport Kennel Club closed their first day in Gray TN with Jean Fournier in the final ring.  He lineup included the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH CH Reece Afterhours The Buck Stops Here JH, the Whippet, Wildbriar Whimsical Of Longlesson, the Great Dane, GCH CH DRD's The Revelation, the Cairn Terrier, GCH CH Cyntus Twist N Shout, the Shih Tzu, Dolly's Thailand Land Of Smile, the Standard Poodle, Litilann´s Photo Finish, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Dalarno Nite Song At Morningstar.

The one she gave the big rosette was the Corgi, Spencer.  It’s the second BIS in 20 final appearances this year.  Persistence pays!