ST LOUIS DOG BREEDERS

CH Hi-Fives Noble Son

The St Louis Dog Breeders Association offered up the traditional weekend, with two shows in two days. Saturday ended with judge John Ramirez going over the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Hytree Top Gun, the Bloodhound, GCH CH Flessner's International Space Station At Honidge, the Boxer, CH Hi-Fives Noble Son, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Explicits Full Throttle to Alpine, the Chinese Crested, GCH CH Dejavu I Want'A Talk About Me, the Boston Terrier, CH Sabes Simply Invincible, and the Australian Cattle Dog, GCH CH Studios Outlaw Tagalong PT.

His Best was the Boxer, Noble, and his Reserve was the Golden, Gunner.  Our congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Brian Keith Briley and Noble on their first BIS of 2014. 

GCH CH InVolo The King of Pop 

(photo by Rhonda Cassidy)

Judge Peter Green would close the set on Sunday with the Golden Retriever, CH Futura Happy Go Lucky, the Pharaoh Hound, GCH CH Farao Anubis Inferno RN SC, Noble, the Boxer, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH  Kingsview Just Ebony, the Papillon, GCH CH InVolo The King of Pop, the returning Boston, and the Border Collie, GCH CH F Si A Ge Of Fu You Yuan Kennel.

Judge Green would name the Papillon, Jackson, BIS and the Boston, Vinnie, as his RBIS.  It was the ninth BIS of the year for the country’s Number Four Toy Dog.

TWO SHOWS IN ONE DAY

GCH CH Ansa Mo Caoimhin Modigliani CGC 

Before we start with today’s results we want to talk about the new practice of hosting two all-breed shows in the same venue on the same day. At first introduction we were skeptical. We are, after all, pretty traditional. We already think that some dogs spend too much time in crates going to and from shows and while at the shows. 

However, after more consideration we see at least two advantages. The two shows in a day venue keeps exhibitors on the show grounds longer. That will give them more time to visit with their fellow fanciers, giving them more time to learn about their breed and the sport from their more experienced competitors. It also gives them more time to build relationships with other exhibitors, making for a more harmonious show experience. 

CH Solstice Karylyn Amelie 

 It also means that the public will get more of an opportunity to see the breed they love. The Bulldog is one of the most popular breeds in the US. However, the average spectator will never get to see a Bulldog in the ring because they are always shown at 8:00 AM and the average spectator is not going to get to the show until much later. With a two show venue the show going public will get a chance to see all the breeds at the second show. Sadly, too many of our community do not care about the show going public. However, and we can’t emphasize this enough, OUR SPORT CAN NOT EXIST UNLESS WE WIN THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF THE PUBLIC! Just about every societal entity demeans and diminishes our sport. The school system pushes an animal rights agenda. The Environmental Protection Agency thinks that Polar Bears, which number in the tens of thousands in the Artic, are endangered, but that Sealyham Terriers, of which there are only a few hundred in the world, are not worth protecting. It’s at the shows that we get a chance to tell the public the real story. 

GCH CH Mystery’s Question Mark 

This past weekend in Marquette MI, the hometown kennel club hosted four shows, including two on Saturday. We told you that the Rottweiler, GCH CH Gamegards I’ll Have Another V Braeside, was judge Joe Gregory’s BIS on Friday. The Saturday AM final was called by judge James Frederiksen. The seven getting the early call were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Hil-N-Don & Canyonwood Seemore Of Me, the Irish Wolfhound, GCH CH Ansa Mo Caoimhin Modigliani CGC, the aforementioned Rottweiler, Indy, the Russell Terrier, CH Baylock Heart of Fire, the Papillon, GCH CH Mystery’s Question Mark, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Cher Ami’s Toast With Remy Martin, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Solstice Karylyn Amelie. His Best was the Wolfhound, Dig, and his Reserve was the Sheltie, Amelie. It was the second BIS of the year for Dig and breeder/owner/handler Ashley Schaffer. 

CH Baylock Heart of Fire 

(photo by Mark Ulrich)

Dig would be back for the PM edition along with the same Russell, Papillon, and Sheltie. Joining them in judge Barbara Dempsey-Alderman’s final were the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Summits Back By Popular Demand, the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Nightline Viking at Tanglewood, and the Miniature Poodle, CH Horizon’s Absolutely Me. Taking the BIS was the Papillon, Brody. Grabbing the RBIS was the Russell, Phoenix. It was the first BIS of the year for Brody. Our congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Jenny Widing. 

GCH CH Trumpet’s You Could Be Mine

The MKC was back to a more leisurely pace on Sunday with just one show. The seven that stayed to the end to see Dr Steve Keating were the now familiar Golden, Rottweiler, Russell, & Papillon, and the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Elmo’s Martian Chronicles CGC, the Keeshond, GCH CH Trumpet’s You Could Be Mine, & the Bearded Collie, CH Wildwood Kinikia Hear Me Roar. Takin home the set’s last big rosette was the Kees, Keeper, while the Golden, Brodie, packed up the reserve ribbon. Our congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Beth Blakenship and handler Carissa Boetcher on Kepper’s first BIS of 2014.

LONGVIEW-KELSO KENNEL CLUB

CH North Well Vivian Jp Rose Queen

Our Pacific Northwest entry this past weekend was in St Helens OR with the Longview-Kelso Kennel Club.  Saturday’s finalists were the Weimaraner, GCH CH Diamond Mk The Eagle Has Landed, the Greyhound, GCH CH Helios Tulip Atheart, the Bullmastiff, GCH CH Banstock N Highpoint New Day Bruin At Kimo, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Sierra’s Ground Zero, the Toy Poodle, CH North Well Vivian Jp Rose Queen, the Keeshond, GCH CH Skyline’s Chemin De Fer, and the Belgian Tervuren, GCH CH Sky Acres Maximum Altitude.

GCH CH Sky Acres Maximum Altitude

Judge Richard Lopaschuk’s BIS was the Toy Poodle, Rosie, and his RBIS was the Tervuren, Tripp.  It was the first BIS for Vivian and handler Tim Brazier.  Vivian is owned by breeder Yone Natsume  and Toni Sosnoff & Martin Sosnoff.  The Sosnoffs are the owners of the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, who was the Reserve Best In Show at this year’s Westminster Kennel Club show.  Our congratulations to Team Rosie on her first BIS!

GCH CH Rush Hills DramaGeddon JH

Judge Kimberly Meredith-Cavanna had the Sunday final and her pick of the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Rush Hills DramaGeddon JH, the Whippet, Rainiers Class Act at Endeavor, the Akita, GCH CH Sondaisa Fyre When Ready CD, the aforementioned AmStaff, the Brussels Griffon, GCH CH Hilltops GQ Cover Boy, the Chow Chow, GCH CH Padow’s Too Hot To Handle, and Tripp, the Tervuren.

GCH CH Sondaisa Fyre When Ready CD

She chose the Golden, Willis, as her BIS and the Akita, Holster, as her RBIS.  It’s the second of the year and this month for Willis and breeder/owner/handler Tonya Struble.  Congratulations to Tonya and owner  Cathy Meddaugh.

GOLD COUNTRY KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Naughty Norteno's Clik Clik Bang 

Grass Valley CA was the site of the Gold Country Kennel Club’s two show this past weekend. The seven who made it to judge Diane Young McCormack’s final were the Labrador Retriever, CH Quail Runs Long Drink Of Silence RN, the Borzoi, GCH CH Majenkir Bookstor Vintage Glamour, the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Skansen’s Leather & Lace Of Twilight, the Cairn Terrier, GCH CH Hjohoo's Save Hjour Love For Me, the Havanese, GCH CH Bellatak Vallee’s Maximum Dream, the Boston Terrier, GCH CH Naughty Norteno's Clik Clik Bang, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH PaRay Preferential. 

GCH CH Hjohoo's Save Hjour Love For Me

 (photo by Infocusbymiguel) 

 Best went to the Boston, Tommy, and Reserve to the Cairn, Lexie. It was the first for Tommy. Congratulations to breeders/owners Marshan Derby Fish & Kevin Bobby Norton, and handler Lauren House. GCH CH Promenade Pay It Forward Tommy and Lexie would be the only of Saturday’s finalists to see BIS judge Charlotte Patterson on Sunday. Also challenging for the top prizes were the Field Spaniel, GCH CH Promenade Pay It Forward, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH M&M’s Fear The Beard, the Boxer, GCH CH Hijinx This Is How I Roll, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Mythical Traveling In Style, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Bon Idee’s London Calling. 

GCH CH Promenade Pay It Forward

Taking home the BIS was the Field Spaniel, Gideon. Copping the RBIS was Tommy, the Boston. Gideon is the nation’s Number Three Sporting Dog with 11 BIS this year.

DANVILLE ILLINOIS KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Phillmar Superman 

Continuing our paean to the two show weekend we go to Georgetown IL for a report on the Danville Illinois Kennel Club’s shows. Saturday’s BIS was the responsibility of judge Jay Richardson who chose his top two from the Welsh Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Trystyn Statesman Cactus Blue, the Afghan Hound, CH Xandali Bon Vivant, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Phillmar Superman, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, GCH CH Cumhill Hell Raiser, the Bichon Frise, CH Barberry’s Take a Chance on Me, and the Smooth Collie, GCH CH Bandor’s The Wyching Hour. His Best was the Doberman, Steel, and his Reserve, was the Springer, Maddux. It was the fifth BIS of the year for Steel and handler Cindy Lane-Smith. 

GCH CH Trystyn Statesman Cactus Blue 

Sunday judge Chris Walkowicz would see it the other way round naming Maddux her BIS and Steel her RBIS while the same Afghan, StaffyBull, & Bichon, and the Brussels Griffon, GCH CH Fist Face A Penny For Your Thought, & the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH McMatt’s Autumn Breeze, looked on. It was the first of the year for Maddux. Congratulations to breeders/owners Meghen Riese-Bassel, Charles Bassel & Sandra Holmes, owners Melanie Helms, Phil Gibson, & Susan B Doss, and handler Ryan Wolfe.

SHAR-PEI BIS IN JACKSON MI

GCH CH Shine’s Deck the Halls 

 Also opting for a traditional two show weekend was the Jaxon Kennel Club. We told you that the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Grandgables The Frat Boy, was judge Fred Ferris’s BIS on Saturday. We did not tell you that judge Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine chose the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Shine’s Deck the Halls, as her BIS and the Sheltie, Brother, as her RBIS. 

GCH CH Grandgables The Frat Boy 

Rounding out Sunday’s seven were the Gordon Setter GCH CH Sastya’s Eleven Eleven, the Scottish Deerhound, GCH CH Lehigh-Darkwynd Flora, the Newfoundland, GCH CH Sunvalley’s It’s As Simple As ABC, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Darwyn Bruhil’s Flying Circus, and the Pomeranian, CH Nowlands Love To Watch Her Strut. Tinsel is the nation’s Number Two Non-Sporting Dog with three BIS in 2014.

TONAWANDA VALLEY KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Banbury Bedrock Bright Star Bright 

While there were four and even five day clusters this past week, there were some of the traditional, more leisurely two day offerings. The Tonawanda Valley Kennel Club was in the upstate New York town of Albion, just west of Rochester. 

Saturday’s final was in the hands of judge David Alexander who chose his top two from the Irish Setter, GCH CH Evergreen Good Intentions, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Gayleward’s Star Caerwicce, the Siberian Husky, GCH CH Davik’s Snowstorm Gussit, the Colored Bull Terrier, GCH CH Banbury Bedrock Bright Star Bright, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Jianzhuang-De Get Back Jo Jo, the Chinese Shar-Pei, Tzo Wen N Xiao Mais Rhythm Of Rio, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Dunhill Steeler Nation. 

 Best went to the Bull Terrier and Reserve went to the Shar-Pei puppy bitch. It was the third BIS of the year and second in the last month for the Bull Terrier, Yum Yum, and breeder/owner/handler Mary Remer. 

GCH CH Weymouth’s En Fuego 

Yum Yum would be the only one of Saturday’s finalists to return to the final ring on Sunday. Joining him in judge Gloria Geringer’s ring were the English Setter, GCH CH Weymouth’s En Fuego, the Saluki, GCH CH Sandstorm It’s All About The Bling! JC, the Bernese Mountain Dog, GCH CH Honeoye Arundel’s Arm Candy, the Ruby English Toy Spaniel, GCH CH Sirius The Red Saint, the Keeshond, GCH CH Thistledown Chautauqua Lace, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, CH Roragyn’s Susy Snapdragon. 

Yum Yum would take the RBIS on Sunday, but the BIS would go to the Setter, Blaze.  Blaze is the Number Four Sporting Dog with ten BIS this year.

THREE DAYS IN KENTUCKY

GCH CH Skansen’s Holy Knight 

Thanks to the holiday weekend our show week included several locations with Monday offerings. We last checked in on Lexington KY on Friday when we told you that the Wbippet, GCH CH Sporting Fields Shameless was judge Bonnie Linnell Clarke’s BIS at the Northern Kentucky Kennel Club’s day one show. 

GCH CH Riverside Telltails Coco Posh 

(photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

Saturday it was the hometown Lexington Kennel Club’s turn to host and they asked judge Steven Gladstone to choose a BIS and RBIS. His options were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Ashdown’s Time to Thrill, the Bloodhound, GCH CH Flessenr’s International S’Cess, the Giant Schanauzer, GCH CH Skansen’s Holy Knight, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Sahireab’s Bayleigh Maid of Honor, the Shi Tsu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei rocket Power, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Litliann’s Show Time, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Riverside Telltails Coco Posh. 

His Best was the Giant, Knight, and his Reserve was the Corgi, Coco. Knight has six BIS this year, three in the last month. Nothing like momentum go into the stretch. 

GCH CH Flessner’s International S’Cess 

The above named Bloodhound, Welsh Terrier, Shih Tzu, and Standard Poodle would return to the final ring at Sunday’s NKKC encore. Joining them and judge Anne Katona were the English Setter, GCH CH Stargaze'R 'N Wingfield Wait Wait Don'T Tell, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse, and the Puli, CH Moonshadow A League Of Her Own CD BN RA. 

Taking the BIS was the Bloodhound, Nathan. The RBIS would go to the Portie, Matisse. Nathan is the country’s Number One Hound with 16 BIS this year. 

GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse 

(photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

The Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club closed the set on Monday with judge Keke Kahn calling the Best In Show. The seven who stayed to the end were the now familiar English Setter, Whippet, PWD, Welsh Terrier, Shih Tzu, Corgi, and the Bulldog, GCH CH Dowat’s the Gladiator. Her Best was the WD, Matisse, her Reserve, the Welsh, Jennie. 

GCH CH Shaireab’s Bayleigh Maid of Honor 

(photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

The Number One Dog All Breeds finishes the week with 95 BIS and 127 Working Groups. Anyone know what the record is for most BIS in a calendar year?

SATURDAY & SUNDAY IN NEW JERSEY

GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse 

Exhibitors in New Jersey are splitting their time between two venues, the Sussex County Farm & Horseshows Grounds in Augusta NJ and the William G Mennen Sports Arena in Morristown NJ. 

Judge Sharol Candace Way was in Augusta on Saturday to call the Newton Kennel Club’s final. The seven dogs she considered were the Flat Coated Retriever, GCH CH Windy Hill Dance To The Music JH, the Saluki, GCH CH Takara The Time Is Now, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse, the Russell Terrier, GCH CH Monamour Jp Energy of Kiss, the Pekingese, GCH CH Pequest General Tso, the Xoloitzcuintli, GCH CH Bayshore Giorgio Armani, and the Briard, GCH CH Déjà vu Mia Cool as Cucumber. 

GCH CH Windy Hill Dance To The Music JH 

Going to the head of the line was the PWD, Matisse. Close behind was the Flat Coat, Macy. Matisse is closing in on the century mark with 94 BIS and 126 Working groups this year. 

GCH CH Pebbles' Run Play It Again Ham 

The action moved to Morristown on Sunday and the seven dogs that showed up for judge Hal Biermann’s final at the Sussex Hills Kennel Club show were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Mario N Beechwood’s Midnight Express CGC, the above named Saluki, the Samoyed, GCH CH Pebbles' Run Play It Again Ham, the Kerry Blue Terrier, GCH CH Class Act by Hallsblu, the Havanese, GCH CH Viva’s Angus Khan CGC, the French Bulldog, GCH CH Diva’s Bastille My Heart, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Classical’s My Turn. 

GCH CH Takara The Time Is Now 

His BIS was the Sammie, and his RBIS was the Saluki. Bogey is the Number Three Working Dog with six BIS this year.

MID-COAST KC OF MAINE

GCH CH Sonnus Filho (Sanchez) 

We start our Monday Mop Up in Maine where the Mid-Coast Kennel Club of Maine spent the weekend. On Saturday BIS judge William DeVilleneuve assembled the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, GCH CH Fireside Spontaneous Combustion, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Tashtin’s Lookin for Trouble, the Akita, GCH CH CR-Wicca’s Trade Secret, the Airedale Terrier, CH Joval Sweet Time, the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, GCH CH Sonnus Filho (Sanchez), the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Del Zarzoso Salvame From Afterglow, and the Rough Collie, GCH CH Devinwood A Perfect Stranger. 

GCH CH CR-Wicca’s Trade Secret 

The two he favored were the Chihuahua, Sonnito, and the Akita, Trader. Sonnito is the top winning Smooth Coat Chihuahua of all time, with 20 all breed Bests, all this year. 

GCH CH Del Zarzoso Salvame From Afterglow 

 Sunday judge Dorothy Taylor would see the same seven, save two, the Boxer, GCH CH Brisbane “N” Blue Mondays Diamonds Are Decadent, and the Pug, GCH CH Charchen’s Billy The Kid. She would name the Poodle, Dino, her Best, and the Beagle, Miss P, her Reserve. Dino is the Number Three Non-Sporting Dogs with five BIS this season. 

GCH CH Tashtin’s Lookin for Trouble 

(photo by Kayla Bertagnolli)