MARIETTA OHIO DAY THREE

GCH CH Meadowlake’s Simply Sinful  

Marietta OH continues to draw some of the top dogs in AKC. The seven Diana Norman had at today's Greater Clarksburg WV Kennel Club were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the American Foxhound, GCH CH Kiarry’s Pandora’s Foxhound, the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Ramahill Absolutes I Am Legend Of RW, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Meadowlake’s Simply Sinful, the Italian Grey Hound, GCH CH GDM Zenyatta At Lakeside, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Grandgables The Frat Boy.  

 The one she picked as her BIS was the Border Terrier, Maya.  Maya and breeder/owner/handler Karen Fitzpatrick have won three BIS and an impressive 19 Terrier groups this year.

MATTAPONI KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Surrey Sugar Baby  

Barbara Dempsey Alderman had the judges book for today’s final of the Mattaponi Kennel Club in  Manassas VA.  The seven who stayed all day to see her were the Brittany, GCH CH Carroltons Count Lancelot, the 15” Beagle,     CH K-Run Lanbur The Truth All Around, the Siberian Husky, CH Kontoki's Isaiah Little Prayer For You, the White Highland White Terrier, CH Blythefell Fergus, the Pekingese, CH Pequest Bamboo, the Miniature Poodle, GCH CH Surrey Sugar Baby, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Mysharas Dancing Queen.  

The one who took away the BIS was the Miniature Poodle, Sugar Baby.  The black beauty now has five BIS this year.

OYSTER BAY NY DAY TWO

GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari  

We are scrambling around to bring you result today.  We are going to start out on Long Island where the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari has made it two in a row, taking home the day two BIS at the Ladies' Kennel Association Of America in Oyster Bay NY.  Challenging Joey were the Weimaraner, GCH CH Northwoods Send Money Honey, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, GCH CH Whirlaway's Ida Belle's A Ringing, Great Pyrenees, CH Pyrless No-Brainer, the Australian Terrier, CH Shastakin Flying Dust Busterthe Dalmatian, GCH CH Spotlight’s Ruffian, and the Beauceron, GCH CH Beowolf Rime des Monts du Lac.  Joey’s 13th BIS of the year makes the race for Number One Toy Dog very, very interesting.

BICHON FRISE NATIONAL SPECIALTY

GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy  

The Bichon Frise Club of America spent Mothers Day in Lombard IL just outside of Chicago for their 2012 National Specialty.  Loraine Boutwell’s Best In Specialty Show was  GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy.  Additional awards went to CH Miabella Head Over Heels (BOS), Saks Winning Card (WD/BW), & Mybliss Expertly Engineered.  

It was the second consecutive national win for Drummer and handler Scott Sommer.  In 2011 Drummer was the Number One Bichon, the Number Three Non-Sporting Dog, & the Number Ten Dog All Breeds with 25 big rosettes & 92 Non-Sporting Groups. Congratulations to Scott, breeders/owners Sandra & Keith Hanson, co-breeders Shirley & Richard Hamilton, and owner Cecelia Ruggles.

ABILENE KC DAY ONE

GCH CH Alpine’s Ring of Fire  

As we await today’s results we have this for you from Abilene TX and the hometown Abilene Kennel Club.  Gloria Kerr’s BIS yesterday was the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Alpine’s Ring of Fire.   

Joining Phoenix and handler Brian Livingston in the final ring were the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH Fieldfines Pure Gold, the Whippet, CH Starline's Oxford Victim of Love, the Doberman Pincher, GCH CH Katobas Emerald City, the Maltese, GCH CH Scylla's Small Kraft Re-Lit, the Bulldog, GCH CH Imperious Hamitup Double Vision, and the Smooth Collie, GCH CH Travlers Pierce Arrow.  

It’s Phoenix’ fourth career BIS and his second of 2012.   What a great  ambassador for the breed!

OYSTER BAY NY DAY ONE

GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari 

The Ladies' Kennel Association Of America opened their two day stop in Oyster Bay NY and asked Lee Canalizo to choose a Best In Show.  Her options were the Irish Setter, CH Ramblin’ Red National Dreams, the Pharaoh Hound, DC Hallam’s Ethan Ramel MC, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Magellan's I Want To Be Your Man, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Lomondview Clementina, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Spotlight’s Ruffian, and the Belgian Sheepdog, CH Sumerwynd’s Quest RN.  

Best went to the Affenpinscher, Joey.  Joey is in hot pursuit of the Number One Toy Dog.  His 12th BIS of the year will put him very close.

MARIETTA OHIO DAY TWO

GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction 

(Photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)   

Our first report of the day comes in from Marietta OH.  If you ever dissed small shows take a look at Keke Kahn’s final.  Her seven options were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the American Foxhound, GCH CH Kiarry’s Pandora’s Box, the Great Dane, GCH CH Longo Miller N Lore Diamond Lil, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Meadowlake Simply Sinful, the Shih Tzu,  Aiko's Star Chaser, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Babheim’s Captain Crunch.  

Six of the finalists are multiple BIS winner. One is this year's Number One Hound.  Another has been the Number One Herding Dog for the last two years.  Yet another is the Number One Non-Sporting Dog & the 2011 AKC/Eukanuba National Champion.  A fourth was the Number One Dog All Breeds in 2011.   

It was last year’s Number One, the Cocker, Beckham taking home a record setting 109th career BIS.   He has now on 18 big rosettes this year.  Remember to check out those small shows.  You never know who will show up.

SCARBOROUGH ME DAY ONE

GCH CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova  

(Photo by R Wolfe)

The big dog show weekend has begun.  In New England fanciers are gathered in Scarborough ME for four days of fun.  The Vacationland Kennel Club opened the set yesterday and chose Joan Scott to choose a Best In Show.  Her seven candidates were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova, the Borzoi, GCH CH Greyhaven This Rough Magic SC, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici, the Lakeland Terrier, GCH CH Larkspur Acadia Save Me A Spot, the Pomeranian, CH Foxworth follow Me Boys, the Xoloitzcuintli, Tecoman Avalaos, and the Puli, GCH CH Fuzzy Farm Twist and Shout.  

Day one belonged to AKC’s Number Four Dog All Breeds, the Springer, Peyton.  Peyton & handler Robin Novack are keeping the pressure on the Top Three with seven BIS this year, two in the last week.

MARIETTA OHIO DAY ONE

GCH CH Kiarry’s Pandora’s Box  

The Blennerhassett Kennel Club is first in with this week’s show reports.  The seven that made it to Dr Robert Smith’s final were the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, the American Foxhound, GCH CH Kiarry’s Pandora’s Box, the Great Dane, GCH CH Longo Miller N Lore Diamond Lil, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Meadowlake Simply Sinful, the Toy Manchester Terrier, GCH CH Cottage Lake Bela Horizonte, the Xoloitzcuintli, GCH CH Bayshore Georgio Armani, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Grandgable’s The Frat Boy.  

Best went to the country’s Number One Hound, the Foxhound, Jewel.  It’s the eighth BIS this year for Jewel and breeder/owner/handler Lisa Miller.

SCOTTISH DEERHOUND NATIONAL

CH Lehigh Ennis Carmichael  

We have one more national specialty to tell you about.  227 Scottish Deerhounds descended upon the Bavarian Inn Lodge & Conference Center in Frankenmuth MI this past week for the  2012 National Specialty of the Scottish Deerhound Club of America.  On Saturday Dana Cline named his Best of Breed, CH Lehigh Ennis Carmichael.  His Best of Opposite Sex was GCH CH  Lehigh-Darkwynd Flora.  Winners Dog & Best of Winners went to Dhu Mohr Sweet Justice At Staghill and Winners Bitch was Dhu Mohr Quince At Peartree.  

It’s the second consecutive national BISS for breeder Paula Pascoe, who won the 2011 National with Ennis’ litter sister, GCH CH Lehigh-Darkwynd Enella.  Three year ago we saw a photo of Ennis when he went Best Puppy In Show at the Detroit Kennel Club show.  His sire and dam (CH Jaraluv Michael & CH Lehigh Darkwynd Caragh) were both multiple BIS winners. Deerhound fans may recognize CH Jaraluv Michael as the sire of the top winning Scottish Deerhound in history, CH Jaraluv Ouija, who was a Top Ten Dog All Breeds in 2008 and won the Hound Group at the 2008 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship.  Ennis was bred by Paula Pascoe & Pam Smithson, owned by Paula & her husband, Grant Winchell, and handled by Grant.  Congratulations to them all.