TERRIERS TOP THREE SHOWS

GCH CH Joval Sweet Time 

(photo by Gay Glazbrook)

While we have owned and shown dogs from six of AKC’s seven groups, we think of ourselves as Terrier men. We currently live with a Scottie and a Cairn and our departed Sealyham Terrier remains our favorite. Yesterday’s BIS winners include three Terriers. 

 In Wilmington MA, the Airedale, GCH CH Joval Sweet Time, was judge Cindy Vogels’ BIS. Ms Vogels might have chosen the English Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Pineridge Cathedral Black Tie Affair, the Norwegian Elkhound, GCH CH Somerri Jamiesons Echo Of Whiskey, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Mistels Can Can, the Havanese, GCH CH Surluv Lickin Larrgo De Grace, her RBIS, the Bulldog, GCH CH Pat-A-Bulls Don Ciccio Di Pj, or the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Blackdale’s Larkspur, but she didn’t. 

It was the first BIS of the year for Splenda who finished last year with five BIS and 29 Terrier Groups. Congratulations to breeder/owner Dr Valeria Rickard, co-breeder John Rickard, owner Lisa Bryan, and handler Adam Bernardin. 

CH Goldsand’s Billie Jean 

(photo by Rhonda Cassidy)

At Saturday’s Oak Ridge Kennel Club show in Harriman TN, judge Patricia Hess named CH Goldsand’s Billie Jean her Best In Show. Billie Jean was challenged by the Irish Setter, GCH CH Beaubriar’s Best Kept Secret, the 15” Beagle, GCH CH Torquay Midnight Victory, the RBIS, the RBIS, the Great Dane, GCH CH Old Missions Lucid Dream, the Italian Greyhound, GCH CH Infiniti Holding Kryptonite, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Unique da Maya Dancing Queen, and the Rough Collie, GCH CH Star Country Demuir I Am I Am. 

GCH CH Old Missions Lucid Dream 

Billie Jean was a late entry in last year’s show season, picking up her sole 2014 BIS in November. Saturday’s win is her first of the year. Congratulations to breeder/owner Madeleine Sandell Bark, owner/handler Chris Manelopolous, and owners Maripi Wooldridge, Jennifer Stevens & Rachel Corbin. 

GCH CH Shaireab’s Bayleigh Maid of Honor 

(photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

2014’s Number Two Terrier, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Shaireab’s Bayleigh Maid of Honor, was in Des Moines IA on Saturday to collect her 40th career BIS. The win tied a 30 year old record set by CH Anasazi Annie Oakley. GCH CH Trumpet’s No Questions Asked Judge Loraine Boutwell named Jennie her BIS after considering the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, GCH CH Water’s Edge Mr Majestyk BN RN, the Norwegian Elkhound, GCH CH Aspen’s It Takes A Thief, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Perfex Double Dynamite V Relic CA, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Char’s Seattle Slew For Triple Crown, her RBIS, the Keeshond, GCH CH Trumpet’s No Questions Asked, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Blue Heaven’s Sizzling Hot. 

GCH CH Trumpet’s No Questions Asked

Jennie wrapped up 2014 as the Number Ten Dog All Breeds with 23 BIS and 91 Terrier Groups. Congratulations to breeders/owners Keith Bailey & Sharon Abmeyer, owners Tony Lee & Xiangyu Xie, and handler Luis Abreu.

WE'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN

GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse
(photo by Rhonda Cassidy)

As we start our eighth season here on Dog Show Poop we are frequently asked if we tire of the game. It’s kind of like asking an eight year old if he tires of Christmas morning. We may see many of the same faces and we may have to suffer a re-gifted fruit cake now and then, but we know that something will show up under the tree that makes us smile and will make us remember this year along with all those that have come before. 

GCH CH Flessner’s International S’Cess
(photo by Michael McGuire)

The 2015 show season is starting to take form and many of the 2014 holdovers are carry the momentum of last year into January. 2014’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse, added a seventh BIS to his 2015 resume, taking the top prize at Saturday’s Carroll Kennel Club show. With 236 career BIS, Matisse still needs 40 more to break the record set by German Shepherd Dog, CH Altana Mystique. 

GCH CH Cragsmoor Goodtime Charlie 

Challenging Matisse for the win was last year’s Number One Hound, the RBIS, the Bloodhound, GCH CH Flessner’s International S’Cess. Nathan has already collected two BIS this year, both over Matisse. Rounding out judge Karen Wilson’s seven were the Flat-Coated Retriever, GCH CCH Windy Hill Dance To The Music JH, the Airedale Terrier, GCH CH Darling Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, the Pekingese, GCH CH Pequest General Tso, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Spotted Bliss Oreo Delight, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Brimar’s Spirit of a Storm. 

GCH CH Goldleaf’s Trouble Coming CGC 

The winner of last month’s AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Orlando, 2014’s Number One Terrier, The Skye Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Goodtime Charlie, is a Florida resident and has made the most of the Florida Marathon this year, claiming five of the nine big rosettes offered so far. The latest win came at Saturday’s Clearwater Kennel Club show under judge Dr Robert Indeglia. Joining Charlie in the final ring were the Weimaraner, GCH CH Doc’s Greyborn North Star Of Acadia, the Greyhound, GCH CH GandCru Giaconda, the RBIS, the Mastiff, GCH CH Goldleaf’s Trouble Coming CGC, the Pug, CH Double D Got Be Real, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Hearts on Fire, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Riverside Telltail Coco Posh. 

GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome
 (photo by Derek Glas) 

One dog that has taken on all comers in every corner of the United States is 2014’s Number One Sporting Dog, the Brittany, GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome. While Beckett and handler Clint Livingston park the motor home in Brighton CO, they have already picked up BIS in Texas and Florida his year. Their latest came at yesterday’s Fort Bend Kennel Club show in Rosenberg TX. 

GCH CH Derby’s Toast with Gusto 

Joining Beckett in judge Robert Stein’s final were the Pharaoh Hound, GCH CH Farao Anubis Inferno BN RN SC, the RBIS, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, GCH CH Derby’s Toast with Gusto, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Kelwyn’s Gm Freestyle Flyer, the Yorkshire Terrier, GCH CH Rosemark’s Saint or Sinner, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Winning Card, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Coventry Just a Little Crush. 

GCH CH Hitmes What the Inferno
(photo courtesy of AKC)

Out on the West Coast, last year’s Number One Toy Dog, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Hitimes What the Inferno has emerged as the dominant force, collecting three huge BIS and six Toy Group firsts in the first three weekends of the year. The wins include Saturday’s Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon show, destined to be one of this year’s five biggest shows. Judge Vicki Abbot also considered the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH Vjk-Myst Garbonita’s California Journey, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Agha Djaris Eye Candy Of Sura CGC, the Akita, GCH CH Sondaisa Fyre When Ready CD RN, the Miniature Bull Terrier, GCH CH Imaginabull’s First Edition, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH Kumi Kian Strike A Pose, and Friday's BIS winner, last year's Number Two Dog All breeds, the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect, whom she named her RBIS. 

Us, bored? Not by a long shot.  We've only just begun.

GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect

(photo courtesy of AKC)

BACK2BACK BIS FOR GSD

GCH CH Lockenhaus Rumor Has It V Kenlyn 

The German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Lockenhaus Rumor Has It V Kenlyn, made it two in a row, taking the Best In Show at Friday’s Livonia Kennel Club show in Novi MI. 

GCH CH White Eagle's The Sky's The Limit For Alpineglo 

Joining Rumour in judge Rita Bell’s final were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Telltale American Ride, the Saluki, GCH CH Starlite’s Made Of The Best Stuff On Earth BN RN JC, her RBIS, the Samoyed, GCH CH White Eagle's The Sky's The Limit For Alpineglo, the Russell Terrier, GCH CH Baylock Heart of Fire, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolie Rocket Power, and the Schipperke, GCH CH Rivendel’s Barefoot Bandit. 

Rumour now has two BIS, two RBIS, and five Herding Groups in the first two weeks of the new year.

FRIDAY ON THE FLORIDA MARATHON

GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome 

The Florida Marathon entered the home stretch with Friday’s Tampa Bay Kennel Club show, the eighth of the ten show endurance race in Brooksville FL. Yesterday’s final was in the hands of judge John Wade who chose his top two from the Brittany, GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome, the 13” Beagle, GCH CH Shoreview’s Raise Your Glass, the Samoyed, GCH CH Pebbles Run Play It Again Ham, the Skye Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie, the Prince Charles English Toy Spaniel, GCH CH Maibee Orlando, the French Bulldog, CH JCRV-Klasse Warrior Raising The Banner, and the German Shepherd Dog, Kiefernfels Divinems M Aramist. 

GCH CH Pebbles Run Play It Again Ham 

Going to the head of the line was the Brittany, Beckett, followed by the Samoyed, Bogey. It was the third BIS this year for 2014’s Number One Sporting Dog.

ROSE CITY DAY TWO

GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect 

(photo by Lisa Croft-Elliot)

2014’s Number Two Dog All Breeds, the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect, collected his first Best In Show of the new year on Friday and it was a big one, the Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon’s second installment of this year’s Rose City Classic. 

GCH CH Hitimes What the Inferno 

(photo courtesy of AKC)

 Judge Dana Cline also considered the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH VJK-Myst Garbonita’s California Journey, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, GCH CH Kimani’s Indelible Impression JC, the Akita, GCH CH Sondaisa Fyre When Ready CD RN, the Miniature Bull Terrier, GCH CH Imaginabull’s First Edition, the RBIS, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Hitimes What the Inferno, and the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH Kumi Kian Strike A Pose. 

Swagger, AKC’s winningest OES ever, finished last year with 88 BIS and 147 Herding Groups. Friday’s win, worth over 2000 points will put him well on his way to a successful 2015. Congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Colton Johnson, breeders/owners Heather Johnson, Douglas Johnson, & Michaelanne Johnson, and owners Ron Scott & Debbie Burke.

FRIDAY IN WESTMINSTER MD

GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse 

 (photo by Rhonda Cassidy) 

The Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse, continued his record setting pace, adding another BIS to his resume with a win at today’s Carroll Kennel Club in Westminster MD. 

GCH CH Pequest General Tso 

(photo by Michael McGuire)

Judge Dr Robert Smith also liked the English Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Foxwood’s Rock Of Cashel, Bloodhound, GCH CH Flessner’s International S’Cess, the Airedale Terrier GCH Darling Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, the RBIS, the Pekingese, GCH CH Pequest General Tso, the Miniature Poodle, GCH CH Surrey Cherry Garcia, and the Australian Shepherd GCH Collinswood Sparks Fly. Matisse already has six BIS this year, bringing his amazing career BIS total to 235.

THURSDAY IN NOVI MI

GCH CH Lockenhaus Rumor Has It V Kenlyn 

The German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Lockenhaus Rumor Has It V Kenlyn, GSD, has been having a very good year, starting with a BIS at the limited breed North Star Herding Group Club show in St Paul MN on January 2nd, followed by two RBIS at the Land O' Lakes Kennel Club’s two all-breed shows in that Minnesota city. Yesterday Rumor added an all-breed BIS to the take after judge Houston Clark named her his Best at the Livonia Kennel Club show in Novi MI. 

GCH CH Starlite’s Made Of The Best Stuff On Earth BN RN JC 

(photo courtesy of AKC) 

Joining Rumor in the final ring were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Telltale American Ride, the RBIS, the Saluki, GCH CH Starlite’s Made Of The Best Stuff On Earth BN RN JC, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Kamterra’s Legato, the Russell Terrier, GCH CH Baylock Heart of Fire, the Italian Greyhound, GCH CH Gdm Zenyatta At Lakeside, and the Schipperke, GCH CH Rivendel’s Barefoot Bandit. 

Our congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Kent Boyles, breeder/owner Pamela McElheney and owner Deborah Stern.

RACKING UP THE BIS

GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse 

(photo courtesy of AKC)

While the large shows are a means to instant recognition in the show world, consistent winning is still the tried and true method of achieving greatness. Last year’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse, picked up his fifth BIS of the new year at Thursday’s Annapolis Kennel Club in Westminster MD. 

GCH CH Baghdad Eleganza Extravaganza 

(photo by Hathorn) 

Challenging Matisse for judge Polly Smith’s favor were the Flat-Coated Retriever, GCH CH Annapolis Kennel Club, the RBIS, Saluki, GCH CH Baghdad Eleganza Extravaganza, the Airedale Terrier, GCH CH Darling Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, the Pekingese, GCH CH Pequest General Tso, the Lowchen, GCH CH Bihar’s Defying Gravity, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Ha'Penny Mirimar The Fab Fawn. 

The win was Matisse’s career 234th BIS, a mark eclipsed by just one dog in AKC history, the German Shepherd Dog, CH Altana’s Mystique, who had 275 career BIS.

ROSE CITY CLASSIC BEGINS!

GCH CH Hitime What the Inferno 

(photo courtesy of AKC)

As any fancier with ambitions of owning a Top Ten Dog All Breeds knows, January is the critical month of the show season. Three venues offer up about 30,000 points. The Palm Springs weekend has two giant all breed shows preceded by limited breed shows as large as the average all breed show. The Florida Marathon in Brooksville FL offers ten chances in ten days at 1000 plus all breed titles. The four day Rose City Classic in Portland OR can propel a dog into the Top Ten and keep him/her there until mid-year. Remember 2014’s Number Ten Dog All Breeds had less than 30,000 points. 

GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect 

(photo courtesy of AKC)

Yesterday’s Tualatin Kennel Club show opened the Rose City Classic, ending the day with judge Douglas Johnson in the final ring. The seven dogs hoping to take home all those points were the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Sandpiper’s Let Freedom Ring, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Agha Djaris Eye Candy Of Sura CGC, the Newfoundland, GCH CH Seacrest’s I’m Not What You Think, the Miniature Bull Terrier, GCH CH Imaginabull’s First Edition, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Hitime What the Inferno, the Kesshond, GCH CH Skyline’s Unit of Measure, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect. 

Taking the opening BIS was last year’s Number One Toy Dog, the Pom, Danny. Collecting the RBIS was 2014’s Number One Herding Dog, the OES, Swagger. The win follows a BIS last Saturday in Phoenix AZ, four Toy Group firsts, and multiple group placements by Danny in the first two weeks of the season, making Danny one of the early contenders for Number One Dog All Breeds. Congratulations to breeders Joan D Caracsole & Ashley Carcasole, owners Bonnie Bird & Udomsin Littichaikun, and handler Curtiss Smith.

FLORIDA MARATHON CONTINUES

GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie

(photo by Rhonda Cassidy)

We have been sidelined for the last ten days with an as yet unidentified winter bug, but we are now back and find the 2015 show season in full bloom.  Palm Springs is in the record books, the Florida Marathon has passed the mid-way point, and Portland’s Rose City Classic is underway.  Down in Florida, the 2014 AKC/Eukanuba National Champion, the Skye Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie, is basking in the glow, and making most of the giant point haul available in Brookville FL, taking five of the seven BIS offered up so far.  The latest win came at Wednesday’s  Manatee Kennel Club show.

GCH CH Mephisto’s Speak of the Devil

Challenging Charlie for the win were the English Setter, GCH CH Stargaze'R 'N Wingfield Wait Wait Don't Tell, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Fields Shameless, judge Dr Michael Woods’ RBIS, the Boxer, GCH CH Mephisto’s Speak Of The Devil, the Italian Greyhound, GCH CH Marchwind Barbara Ann, the French Bulldog, CH JCRV-Klasse Warrior Raising The Banner, and a German Shepherd Dog from the classes, Signature’s Abby Scuito.

GCH CH Sporting Fields Shameless

(photo by Gay Glazbrook)

Charlie, the Whippet, Brazen, & the Boxer, Devlin, would all return to the final ring at today’s Inverness Florida Kennel Club show.  Rounding out judge Sonny Ambrosio’s seven were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Ashdown’s Time to Thrill, the Prince Charles English Toy Spaniel, GCH CH Maibee Orlando, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Shine’s Deck the Halls, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Riverside Telltail Coco Posh.

Finishing one/two were Brazen, the Whippet, and Charlie, the Skye.  It was the first BIS of the year for Brazen, who ended 2014 as the Number Three Hound with 14 BIS and 73 Hound groups.  Congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Amanda Giles, breeder/owner Debbie Butts, and owners Barbara Call & Jane Cooney-Waterhouse.