Saturday, May 14, 2011

BACK2BACK BIS IN GEORGIA

GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction

We just heard that things are hot in Perry GA where the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction has posted back2back BIS, winning both Friday’s Southeast Alabama Kennel Club show and Saturday’s Macon Kennel Club’s day one show.

On Friday, London and handler Ann Rairigh swept by the German Wirehaired Pointer, GCH Reece Afterhours The Buck Stops Here JH, the Pharaoh Hound, GCH CH Northgate’s As You Like It, the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Skansen’s Holy Knight, the  the Pug, GCH CH Caper's Sirius Endeavor, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Dalarno Nite Song At Morningstar to impress judge Toddie Clark.

Saturday London & Ann were joined in Carlos Navarro’s final by the above named GWP, Pharaoh, Giant, & Corgi and the Norwich Terrier, CH Shorttales the Secret of the Mansion of K-Town,  & the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy.

London, the 2011 Poodle Club of America National Specialty winner, keeps turning up the volume, winning big shows across the US.  His 2011 record includes nine BIS & 24 Non-Sporting Group firsts.

RIO GRANDE KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore

Dog fanciers descended on Albuquerque NM for the first of four days of doggy fun in the Land of Enchantment.  Helen Lee James’ day one final for the Rio Grande Kennel Club showcased the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Otein Cap'n Jack Sparrow, the Bloodhound, GCH CH Quiet Creek's Kiss and Tell, the Kuvasz, GCH CH Szumeria's Wildwood Silver Sixpence, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH Dalriada's Mystic, the Havanese, GCH CH Bellatak McDreamy, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Enchanted's American Thunder.

She chose as her Best In Show AKC’s Number Three Dog All Breeds, the Poodle, Ally.   Ally & handler Tim Brazier have been turning up the heat lately, bringing their 2011 record to 16 BIS & 35 Non-Sporting Group wins.

KLAMATH KENNEL CLUB DAY ONE

Show results are starting to come in now from the west coast.  Up in the Pacific Northwest, the Klamath Dog Fanciers kicked off their two day set in their hometown of Klamath Falls OR.   Day one BIS was handled by Michelle Billings, who chose her Best of the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Gaia of Yoshida Enterprise Jp, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH Soletrader Donald Duck, the Bernese Mountain Dog, GCH CH Alpenspirit Who’s on First, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Alpine’s Highwayman, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Tamarin Top Banana, the Bulldog, Devine-A-Bull Cherry Garcia, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Sandfox Winter Sonata.


Her BIS was the Bulldog from the six to nine month bitch class.  We are not certain, but at eight months old, this has got to be a Bulldog record.  We did find a copyrighted photo of this cutey, but you will have to visit Ryan Estrada’s Smiles & Sourmugs to view it.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Kimberly Ann Lucier, co-breeder David Wayne Long, co-owner Thomas Lucier.

MIDLAND MICHIGAN KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Thaon’s Wall Street

The Midland Michigan Kennel Club is hosting two shows in their hometown this weekend.  Today ended with Lee Canalizo choosing the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Thaon’s Wall Street, as the day one BIS.   Wally & handler Mark Bettis shared the big ring with the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Mt View’s Ripsnorter Silver Charm, the Boxer, GCH CH Boca’s Royal Palms Splish Splash, the Lakeland Terrier, GCH CH Talydale friend of the Force, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH Northwind Nothing But Trouble, and the Polish Lowland Sheepdog, GCH CH Swan Crest Windy City Robert Henry.

Wally just picked up his first all breed BIS two weeks ago.  Just shy of his third birthday, Wally is just hitting his stride.   Look for him at a show near you.

INDIANHEAD KENNEL CLUB DAY ONE

GCH CH Meadowlake Simply Sinful

Up in Eau Claire WI, the Indianhead Kennel Club got their two show weekend underway with Betty Anne Stenmark choosing a BIS on day one.  Her options were the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Robin Crest Spectacular Bid JH, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Paradigm Aariel's Entourage RA CD, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall I Dream of Style, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Meadowlake  Simpy Sinful, the Long Coat Chihuahua, GCH CH  Kokura Yama JP Emirio, the Bulldog, GCH CH Evergreen's Miss Congeniality, and the Shetland Sheepdog, Blue Heavens Forget Me Not.

Her Best was the Border Terrier, Maya.  It’s the first BIS for Maya and breeder/owner/handler Karen E Fitzpatrick and her lucky 13th Terrier Group First this year.  Congratulations to Karen, co-breeder Tracy VanNiel, and fellow owners David Fitzpatrick DVM, Joyce Wilkinson, & Kiki Courtelis.

RAVENNA KENNEL CLUB DAY ONE

Great Lakes exhibitors joined the action today in Tallmadge OH for the Ravenna Kennel Club’s day one show.  The seven dogs that BIS judge Linda More saw were the Weimaraner, GCH CH Silhouette’s LifeInTheFastLane, the Pharaoh Hound,, GCH CH Tiara Ne-Kabu Abu Simbel Ankh, the Samoyed, GCH CH Stolichnaya, the Airedale Terrier, Victorianne Mr. Big, the Japanese Chin,  Lanceian Pleasant Abi at Dekobras, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Hillwood Ale Kai Walking On Air, and the Border Collie, GCH CH Sporting Field’s Heiress.

Her BIS was the latest contribution to the dog fancy from Poodle People Extraordinaire, Karen LeFrak, Wendell Sammet, Joseph Vergnetti, & Ellen Charles.  The 20 month old bitch has been consistently collected Group wins, with four Non-Sporting Group Ones so far this year.  Maybe someone can take time to get a photo of this girl?

CHESTER VALLEY KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari

Several of our top ranked dogs are in Ludwigs Corner PA for the day two show of the Chester Valley Kennel Club.  Today’s fell to Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine who had her choice of the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca's Thrilling Seduction, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Field’s Bahama Sands, the Samoyed, GCH CH McMagic’s Candie Hamm of Pebbles’Run, the Norfolk Terrier, GCH CH Cracknoor Cross the Ts, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, the Dalmatian, CH Spotlight’s Ruffian, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Nchanted Silk Lining.

Her Best In Show was the Country’s Number Five Dog All Breeds, the Affenpinscher, Joey.  Joey has collected eight all breed BIS, enough to make our Top Five a game of leap frog.  Where will Joey land?  Check back with us after the weekend is over.

ST HUBERT KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Kuluta Along the Watchtower

The St Hubert Kennel Club capped their two day stay in North Stonington CT this weekend with Theresa Hundt’s final with the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Tender Is The Night, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, GCH CH Kuluta Along the Watchtower, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Kenro’s Stealing Time, THE Cairn Terrier, GCH CH Maverston’s Double Dutch, the Long Coat Chihuahua, CH Krispin on the Fly, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Riverside’s The Sisters, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Tolkien Raintree’s Mister Baggin.

Her Best was the Ridgeback, Toren.   it’s the first for the two year old.   Congratulations to breeders Marsa Hatfield, Linda Clark, & Michael & Cindy Well, owners Marsa Hatfield, Cindy Well , & Eric Belt, and handler Patricia Clark.

GREATER FORT MYERS DC DAY ONE

GCH CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman

Pat Hastings was in Fort Myers FL for today’s day one show of the Greater Fort Myers Dog Club.  Her BIS was the Skye Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman.  Buddy and handler Larry Cornelius were challenged for the BIS by the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Gemini Fallchase the Butler Did It, the Saluki, GCH CH Baha Persian of Interest NAJ, the Samoyed, CH White Magic Seasoned Traveler, the Pomeranian, CH Starfire’s Veni Vidi Vici, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dacun Kaylen's He's A Heartbreaker, and the Briard, GCH CH Le Coeur D’Ange de Briardale.

It’s the fourth BIS for Buddy and his 38th Terrier Group top prize.  Only one dog in the US has won more Group Ones.  Congratulations to Larry, breeders Eugene Z Zaphiris & Matthew H Stander, and owners Carolyn Koch & Victor Malzoni Jr.

Friday, May 13, 2011

SOUTH OREGON KC DAY TWO

GCH CH Trozian Onyx at Torum

The South Oregon Kennel Club completed their two show set in Klamath Falls OR with Darryl Vice naming his BIS from the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, GCH CH Javahill Surf N’ Aloha Sun, the Whippet, GCH CH Starline’s Chanel, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Catawba’s Take No Prisoners CD, the Kerry Blue Terrier, GCH CH Trozian Onyx at Torum, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Tamarin Top Banana, the French Bulldog, GCH CH Highwood’s Big Shot, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Sanfox Winter Sonata.

BIS was the Kerry, Troy.  It’s the first for Troy this year.  Congratulations to breeders NA Lawson & W Orton, owners Ed & Lynn Yingling, and handler Bill McFadden.