WEST OAHU KENNEL CLUB 1

In contrast to the nasty weather and huge numbers of the Pacific Northwest show scene, was today’s West Oahu Kennel Club in Ewa HI.  Exhibitors were treated to the usual beautiful weather and a leisurely schedule with just 276 dogs present and competing.

The seven considered by for Best In Show by judge Sandy Wheat were the Labrador Retriever, Misty Mountain A Cut Above, the 13” Beagle, GCH CH El Caporal, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Fantasy Island’s Inspiration, the Kerry Blue Terrier, Waimanalo Blues Barney, the Pomeranian, CH Sofine’s So You Think You Can Dance, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH Xerlane’s Kid Rock, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Aumoehoku Dipped In Chocolate.

Best went to the two year old Aussie, his career second  and his first of 2012.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Tina Beatty & Lily Bhalang.  Hopefully one of our island readers can send us a photo?

PORTLAND OR DAY THREE

GCH CH Windemere's Dusting Off White At Pevyne

Michele Billings took the judges book today for the Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon’s second show of the Rose City Classic in Portland OR.  The third day of the set was the largest with over 3000 dogs entered.  The seven dogs hoping to get all those points were the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Shadowland's Paws For Applause At Tristar RN, the afghan Hound, GCH CH Thaon's Mowgli the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH Steele Your Heart, the Pekingese, GCH CH Windemere's Dusting Off White At Pevyne, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeriddge Encore, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Aubrey’s Tails of Mystery.

She chose as her Best, the Peke, Dusty.  It’s the first this year for Dusty, who finished 2011 as the Number One Pekingese in breed points and had two all breed BIS and 24 Toy Group Firsts.  Congratulations to breeders/owners Cody Koch & Joy Thomas and owners Joe & Carla Sanchez.

SAN FERNANDO KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Coventry Allure at Wyndstar

Southern California dog fanciers were in Ventura CA for today’s San Fernando Kennel Club show.  The seven dogs who braved the rain and made it to George Marquis’ final were the English Setter, CH Palisades B52, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Abaca Shacone Native Spirit, the Standard Schnauzer, GCH CH Blackhawk Bayley Hazen Blue, the Airedale, CH Penaire’s Chip Leader at Longvue, the Chinese crested, GCH CH Dejavu I Want ‘A Talk About Me, the French Bulldog, GCH CH Lebull New Hope Wooly Bully, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Coventry Allure at Wyndstar.  

Best went to the Corgi, Allie.  It’s the first BIS for the 23 month old bitch.  Allie is the daughter of 2008’s Number One Herding Dog, CH Coventry’s Vanity Fair.  We wouldn’t be surprised to find her following in her mother’s foot steps.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Bill Shelton, co-breeders Kerry Kirtley, S Leyerly and B Williams, owner Alex Geremia, and handler Jenny Wornall.

CENTRAL IOWA KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Aurora’s The Song and Dance Man

We hear tonight from Des Moines IA that Charles Trotter’s final seven at today’s Central Iowa Kennel Club were the Labrador Retriever, CH Briarwood’s Eye on the Prize, the Saluki, GCH CH The Aurora’s Song and Dance Man, the Samoyed, Sir Aston Martin of England, the Norfolk Terrier, CH Max-Well’s Diamond Thief, the Shih Tzu, CH Symarun‘s Love T‘Look, the Bulldog, GCH CH Newcomb’s War Paint, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder.

His BIS was the Saluki, Sammy D.  It’s the first BIS for Sammy D.  Congratulations to breeders Jay Stone & Carol Waymire & Barbara Wright and owners Julie Mueller and Eugene Blake. 

CARROLL KENNEL CLUB 2

GCH CH Kiarry’s Pandora’s Box

Today the Carroll Kennel Club held their second show of the four day weekend in West Friendship MD.  The seven dogs lining up for Beverly Capstick’s examination were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Cerise Tender Is The night, the American Foxhound, GCH CH Kiarry’s Pandora’s Box, the Lakeland Terrier, GCH CH Larkspur’s Acadia Save Me a Spot, the Toy Poodle, GCH CH Smash Jp Sakura, the Xoloitzcuintli, GCH CH Bayshore Georgio Armani, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Blackngold Wish Upon A Star D Arcey.

Her Best In Show was the Foxhound, Jewel.  It’s Jewel’s first AKC BIS, but we expect that Lisa Miller’s latest contribution to one of AKC’s rarest breeds will be collecting a few more big rosettes this year.  Congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Lisa Miller, co-breeders Harry  Miller & Connie Petrick, and owners Dr James & Jane Fitzpatrick.

NOVI MI DAY THREE

Buckridge‘s No Doubt About It

The Oakland County Kennel Club took over on day three in Novi MI and put Arley Hussin in the final ring with the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Afghan Hound, CH Mijkelh Sikanni Of Procyon, the Akita, Buckridge‘s No Doubt About It, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Lomondview Clementina, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Banana Joe v Tani Kazari, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Vogel flight’s “Honor” to Pillowtalk, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Quiche’s Grand Finale.

The big win went to the 11 month old Akita, Rocky.  This wunderkind picks up his first BIS in spectacular fashion besting both 2011’s  Number One and Number Five Dogs head to head.  Congratulations to breeders/owners David Osborn & Ellen Vanden Avond. 

FLORIDA THREE-PEAT

 

GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction
(Photo Courtesy of Best In Show Daily)

The Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, has picked up his third BIS on the Florida Marathon, taking today’s Clearwater Kennel Club show.  London was accompanied in Jerry Watson’s final by the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova, the Harrier, CH Tallyho The Time of My Life, the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Skansen’s Holy Knight, the Miniature Schnauzer, GCH CH Allaruth Just Kidding v Sole Baye, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare, and the Puli, GCH CH Cordmaker Rumpus Bumpus.

No other dog has dominated the Florida Classic in Brooksville FL as has the 2011 AKC/National Championship.  Handler Ann Rairigh and London now have that all important momentum going into next month’s Westminster Kennel Club show.

CARROLL KENNEL CLUB

Before we turn in tonight, we want to give you the results from Friday’s Carroll Kennel Club show in West Friendship MD.  Linda Robey’s final seven included, the English Setter, GCH CH Wyndswept Encore, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, GCH CH Spring Valley's Always There , the Boxer, CH Hi-Tech Hi-Drama Of Sherry Shoot Jp, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Larkspur Acadia Save Me a Spot, the Toy Poodle, CH Smash Jp Sakura, the Miniature Poodle, GCH CH Surrey Sugar Baby, and the Border Collie, GCH CH Bon-Clyde’s Take One.

It was the Toy Poodle collecting her first AKC BIS.  This should come as no surprise to you since you all have been reading our new daily column, the Back Story, over on Best In Show Daily and recall that back on January 12th we told you that the 22 month old bitch is the newest collaboration of breeder Yukiko Omura., owners Ron Scott & Debbie Burke, and handler Kaz Hosaka, the same team that brought you CH Smash Jp Win a Victory, the Number One Dog All Breeds in 2007, and GCH CH Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Number Six Dog  All Breeds in 2009.  Our congratulations to them all.   We hope to have a photo for you soon.

PORTLAND POT BOILER

GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici

We have another back2back BIS winner to report.  The Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici, posted the consecutive win at today’s Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon show in Portland OR Dana Cline chose FiFi as his Best In Show over the English Setter, GCH CH Oakley’s B’Dazzled, GCH CH Sporting Field’s Bahama Sands,  the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH Steele Your Heart, the Pekingese, GCH CH  Windemere's Dusting Off White At Pevyne, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Aubrey’s Tails of Mystery.

FiFi’s 21st career BIS, possibly her largest, catapults her into contention for the Number One Dog All Breeds.  Portland OR  is turning out to be a real pot boiler.

NOVI MI DAY TWO

GCH CH Banana Joe v Tani Kazari

The Affenpinscher, GCH CH Banana Joe v Tani Kazari, collected the back2back BIS today in Novi Mi at the day two show of the Livonia Kennel Club.  Joining Joey and handler Ernesto Lara in Norm Patton’s final were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the Afghan Hound, CH Mijkelh Sikanni Of Procyon, an eleven month old Akita from the Puppy classes, Buckridge‘s No Doubt About It, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Lomondview Clementina, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Banana Joe v Tani Kazari, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Vogel flight’s “Honor” to Pillowtalk, and the Puli, GCH CH Moonshadow Rongyos Kis Medve.

Last year’s Number Five Dog All Breeds was already a favorite for next month’s Westminster Kennel Club show.  This can’t hurt.