MARSHVILLE WI DAY TWO

GCH CH Fort Merrill Topsfield Yahoo

Stephen Hubbel had the final ring on day two in Marshfield WI for the Marshfield Area Kennel Club.

The seven he saw were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Royal Guardian's That's My Boy, the Basset Hound, GCH CH Fort Merrill Topsfield Yahoo, the Bullmastiff, CH Leatherneck Law N Order O Kilroy, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Abbeyrose Jersey Boy, the Yorkshire Terrier, GCH CH Gemstone's Hips Don't Lie Eng, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH Northwind Nothing But Trouble, the Rough Collie, CH Wyndlair Cherokee Vindication.

Best went to the Basset, Yahoo.  It was just last month that handler Brian Martin put the first BIS on Yahoo.  We imagine number three will be coming soon.

ST CLAIRSVILLE OHIO KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici

The St Clairsville Ohio Kennel Club opened their two day stop in their hometown and closed day one with Wendy Willhauck’s final.

The seven seeking her approval were the English Setter, GCH CH BJ'S Silverline Echo Of Emrock, the Greyhound, GCH CH CrandCru Clos Erasmus, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici, the Norfolk Terrier, GCH CH Cracknor’s Cross the Ts, the Pug, CH Riversong’s Doc Holiday, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Vogel flight’s “Honor” to Pillowtalk, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Myshara’s Dream Girl.

Best went to the Doberman, FiFi.  FiFi is having a hot time this summer with her second BIS in the last week, bringing her 2011 total to nine.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Jocelyn & Kevin Mullinsand owners Suzy & Dick Lundy.

WACHUSETT KENNEL CLUB DAY ONE

Larkspur Acadia Save Me A Spot

Results are in from Fitchburg MA and the day one show of the Wachusett Kennel Club.  

Judge Susan St John Brown chose her BIS from the Irish Setter, GCH CH Shadagee Red Delicious, the Borzoi, GCH CH Greyhaven Wizard's Crystal, the Boxer, CH Pleasant Hollow's All Time High, a Lakeland Terrier from the Open Dog class, Larkspur Acadia Save Me A Spot, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Kimro's Dora The Explorer, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Salishan's My Special Angel, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Windfall Slam Dunk.

Her Best was the 19 month old Lakeland, Spot.  Spot’s first AKC BIS completes his championship.  That's the way to punctuate a title.  Congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Susan Fraser, breeder/owner Maria Sacco, and co-breeders Norm & Lynda Kenney.

MUNCIE IN DAY TWO

GCH CH Gaia Elfin Dance

It was day two in Muncie IN Friday and BIS judge Dr Eric Liebes had his choice of the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Wingates Its All About Me, the Greyhound, GCH CH Gaia Elfin Dance, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Kenro's Fleeting Moment, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Waybroke Broxden Turning Tanner, the Pug, GCH CH Caper's Sirius Endeavor, the Schipperke, GCH CH Danter Fire when Ready HOF, and the Briard, CH Le Coeur D'Ange De Briardale.

He chose the sleek Greyhound.  It’s the second this season for the five year old, who now has 18 Hound Group Firsts in 2011.

TOPEKA KS DAY ONE

GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy

They got things rolling in Topeka KA Friday with the Greater Emporia Kennel Club’s show, the first of four shows scheduled this weekend for that Kansas town.

Carol Kniebusch Noe’s lineup included the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Harrier, CH Downhome Hitech Innovator, the Great Dane, GCH CH Lobato's Code Red, the Colored Bull Terrier, CH Glentom You Were Mint for Me, the Pekingese, GCH CH PalaceGarden Malachy, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder.

Once again we had a face off between the Country’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the Cocker, Beckham, and the Number Two Dog, the Peke, Malachy.  Today the big rosette went to Malachy  & owner/handler David Fitzpatrick.  If you are within a tank of gas of Topeka we encourage you to get out to one of the three remaining shows to see these two and the other great AKC dogs gathered there. 

MARSHVILLE WI DAY ONE

GCH CH Summits Emery It’s in the Bag

The Wisconsin Rapids Kennel Club kicked off the three day weekend in Marshfield WI.

James Noe chose his BIS from the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Summits Emery It’s in the Bag, the Wirehaired Dachshund, GCH CH Raydachs Playing With Fire V Gleishorbach SW, the Rottweiler, CH Bernkastel's Chunk Of Topaz, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Abbeyrose Jersey Boy, the Papillon, CH Ashlor's Smooth Sailing UD RE OA OAJ, the Keeshond, CH Dreamwood's Rock The Boat, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Frontier's License To Carry All Margaux.

He chose the Golden, Chloe, as his Best.  It’s the sixth this year for Chloe.

MUNCIE IN DAY ONE

GCH CH Caper's Sirius Endeavor

The show week got underway today in Muncie IN with the first of four shows hosted by the Muncie Kennel Club & the Anderson Kennel Club.

Tim Catterson had the BIS ring for the MKC and his pick of the Brittany, GCH CH Shellitany Against All Odds, the Greyhound, GCH CH Gaia Elfin Dance, the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Spicerack She's All That RN, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Brightluck's Prancing Pirate JE, the Pug, GCH CH Caper's Sirius Endeavor, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the Briard, CH Le Coeur D'Ange De Briardale.

Day one went to the Pug, Rufus.  Rufus has been among the nation’s top dogs since the beginning of the season.  Today was his eighth all breed Best and 27th Toy Group First.

MINNESOTA FINALISTS

GCH CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova

(Photo by R Wolfe)

 

You may recall that we told you that the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova, pulled off the hat trick this past weekend, taking home the big rosettes from the Kennel Club Of Freeborn County Minnesota’s two shows in Albert Lea MN & from the Greater Racine Kennel Club’s Monday show in their Wisconsin hometown.

We promised you the names of all of the Minnesota finalists and now we have them.  On Saturday, the Springer, Peyton, was accompanied in Gene Blake’s final by the Bloodhound, GCH CH Quiet Creek’s Windfall, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Tropix Lemon Twist RN, the Welsh Terrier, CH Abbeyrose Jersey Boy, the Shih Tzu, CH Itsa’s Hurricain Chaser, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Ri Lee’s Diamonds Are Forever, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Serenity’s Walk in the Park.

Sunday, Edd Bivin saw the same seven save one, the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, GCH CH Ayrwen Star Kissed Delight.  Our congratulations to all the finalists.

BLUE SUEDE SHOES OR FLIP FLOPS

 

 Our show week gets underway tomorrow, with the first of 28 all breed shows in eleven locales.

If you are looking for a multiple show venue try Muncie IN where the Muncie Kennel Club & the Anderson Kennel Club will kick off four all breed shows tomorrow or Topeka KS where the Greater Emporia Kennel Club & the Jesse James Kennel Club will do the same starting Friday.

Here in Memphis TN fanciers in town for Elvis Week can stay over for the Memphis Kennel Club’s two shows just a few minutes down the street from Graceland in Southaven MS.  Toy Dog enthusiasts can start early and take in the Memphis Toy Dog Club’s two limited breed shows on Thursday & Friday.  Likewise exhibitors in the Pacific Northwest can arrive on Thursday in Enumclaw WA for the Rainer Sporting Dog Association limited breed event on Thursday, take in one of the 18 specialty shows on Friday, and still do the Olympic Kennel Club’s two all breed shows on the weekend.

New Yorkers can head upstate to Apalachin for three shows with the Susque-Nango Kennel Club & the Tioga County Kennel Club.   Wisconsin residents likewise can pick up three in Marshfield courtesy of the Wisconsin Rapids Kennel Club & the Marshfield Area Kennel Club.

The remaining shows are of the tradition Saturday/Sunday type.  Check out the hometown efforts of the St Clairsville Ohio Kennel Club, the Greeley (CO) Kennel Club, & the Reno (NV) Kennel Club.  You can also get two from the Wachusett Kennel Club in Fitchburg MA or from the West Oahu Kennel Club in Ewa HI.

Whether it’s blue suede shoes in Memphis or flip flops on Waikiki Beach, you can have a dog show in a fun place this weekend.  Do it!

MONDAY IN WISCONSIN

GCH CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova

(Photo by R Wolfe)

They wrapped up the weekend in Wisconsin today with the hometown Greater Racine Kennel Club ‘s day two show.

Robert Shreve chose his Best In Show from the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova, the Saluki, GCH CH Sandstorm Blue Nile Bubbles Of Jatara, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Cambria's Must Be Fate, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Waybroke Broxden Turning Tanner, the Brussels Griffon, GCH CH Knolland Amber Moon, the Keeshond, GCH CH Dreamwoods Rock The Boat, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Daybar Blew By U.

The last BIS of the weekend goes to the Springer, Peyton.  Peyton had spent Saturday and Sunday in Albert Lea where he took babck2back BIS at the two shows of the Kennel Club Of Freeborn County Minnesota.  The hat trick brings to eleven the number of all breed Bests for Peyton and handler Robin Novack.    We will bring you the complete results of the Minnesota shows as soon as we get them.