"I" STATE DOG SHOWS

GCH CH Vogelflight’s “Honor” to Pillowtalk

Our son spent his first ten weeks in college at Bradley University in Peoria IL, after which he called us and pleaded to return to California, saying, I don’t want to go to school in an ‘I” state, no Illinois, Iowa, or Idaho.”  We have to admit that we are much more taken with those regions, but then we have been to dog shows in all four “I” states.

GCH CH Hill Country Tag I'm It

Over the past few weeks, fanciers have taken full advantage of the venues in Illinois and Iowa.  First the Sandemac Kennel Club, the Champaign Illinois Kennel Club, and the Mattoon Kennel Club, were in Decatur IL April 25-28.  Thursday’s CIKC final was called by judge the William F Potter II.  The powerhouse seven hoping to gain his favor were the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Summit’s Emery It’s in the Bag, the Norwegian Elkhound, CH Vikrest N'Ruskar Hy Style, the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Kenro’s Witching Hour, the Wire fox Terrier, Garcini Rangels Rock N Rolla, the Pug, GCH CH Hill Country’s Tag I’m It, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Vogelflight’s “Honor” to Pillowtalk, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Grandgables The Frat Boy.

His Best was the Bichon, Honor, and his Reserve was the Pug, JJ.  Honor is the US’ Number Two Bichon and Number Eight Non-Sporting Dog with five BIS this year.

GCH CH Nexus Total Eclipse

The following day, BIS judge Katie Gammill greeted the Clumber Spaniel, GCH CH Nexus Total Eclipse, the Wirehaired Dachshund, Daybreak's Bewitching Blossom W, the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall I Dream of Style, the Kerry Blue Terrier, GCH CH True Blue Madonna, the Pug, JJ, the Bulldog, GCH CH Mytoys Epic Against The Wind, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lambluv's Live The Dream.

GCH CH True Blue Madonna

It was the Clumber, Eli, taking home the big rosette and the Kerry, Pink, getting the Reserve ribbon.  It’s the first BIS for Eli and handler Laura King.  Congratulations to Laura, breeder/owner  Jaynes Fankhauser, co-breeder Shirley A Fankhauser, and owners Shelley & Clair Miller MD.

GCH CH Coventry Allure at Wyndstar

The CIKC returned for an encore on Saturday.  Judge Larry Adams chose his BIS & RBIS from the Pointer, GCH CH Oncore Mykyna Storm, the Saluki, GCH CH Bay Watch Babe Von Agrani, the previously seen Boxer, Macey, the Miniature Bull Terrier, Badlesmere Black Russian, the Pug, JJ, the Boston Terrier, GCH CH Gunther's Gussied Up Edna, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Coventry Allure at Wyndstar.

GCH CH Oncore Mykyna Storm

His BIS was the Corgi, Allie, and his RBIS was the Pointer, Stormy.  It was the second BIS of the year for Allie, the country’s Number One Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Number Five Herding Dog.

GCH CH Jaset's Satisfaction

(Photo by Lynda Beam)

The Matoon Kennel Club wrapped the four day set with Brian Meyer’s final.  The seven who stayed to the end were the now familiar Wirehaired Dachshund, Kerry,  & Pug, the American Water Spaniel, GCH CH Waterway Game Crk Hot Diggity JH, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Hemlock's Jack of Hearts RA, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Woodstock's Belle Starr.

GCH CH Woodstock's Belle Starr

Best was the Poodle, London, and the Reserve was the Aussie, Belle.  London has been among our top winners for the last three seasons.  He is currently the Number Two Non-Sporting Dog and Number 20 Dog All Breeds with seven BIS.

SIX BIG SHOWS IN THE EAST

CH Crispy Legacy

Point hungry competitors have focused on communities around Philadelphia the past two weekends.  April 26-28 Bear DE hosted the Wilmington Kennel Club’s and the Penn Treaty Kennel Club’s three shows.

GCH CH Kiarry’s Pandora’s Box

Friday’s WKC final was called by Houston Clark.  Judge Clark’s seven hopefuls were the English Springer Spaniel, CH Cerise Sentinel, the American Foxhound, GCH CH Kiarry’s Pandora’s Box, the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Skansen's Havannah, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Crispy Legacy, the Long Coat Chihuahua, Matriart LG Muffin, the Keeshond, CH Showtyme’s Happy Feet, and the Briard, GCH CH Deja Vu Mia Cool As A Cucumber.

Best went to the Wire, Sparky, and Reserve went to the Foxhound, Jewel.  It was the third BIS of the year for Sparky and handler Ernesto Lara. 

GCH CH Claircreek Impression de Matisse 

(Photo by Lynda Beam)

Saturday Sparky and Jewel were back to BIS judge Mary Ann Alston along with the Irish Setter, GCH CH Northwind's First Reign, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Claircreek Impression de Matisse, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Yarrow’s Hi-Tech Ben There Done That, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Del Zarzoso Salvame From Afterglow, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Aubrey's Tails Of Mystery.

GCH CH Del Zarzoso Salvame From Afterglow

Sparky & Jewel would watch the Portie, Matisse, and the Standard Poodle, Dino, collect the BIS & RBIS.  

GCH CH Rinchen's Blazing Black Icon

Betsy Horn Humer had the closer in Bear for the PTKC and her pick of the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH Robin Crest Edelmarke Investigator, the Foxhound, Jewel, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH D’s Remember When, the Colored Bull Terrier, GCH CH Banbury Bedrock Bright Star Bright, the above named Affenpinscher, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Rinchen's Blazing Black Icon, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Wyndstar Honorable Mention.

Best went to Jewel, the Foxhound, and Reserve to the Tibetan Terrier, Michael.  That’s lucky 13 for Jewel and breeder/owner/handler Lisa Miller.

GCH CH Involvo The King of Pop

The following weekend would start on Saturday in Erwinna PA with the Bucks County Kennel Club show.  Keke Kahn had the difficult job of choosing among the Irish Water Spaniel, GCH CH Whistlestop's Riley On Fire, the Saluki, GCH CH Quanmarra Thonolan, the PWD, Matisse, the Norfolk Terrier, GCH CH Yarrow Venerie Ticket to Ride, the Papillon, GCH CH Involvo The King of Pop, the Lowchen, CH Paceaway Play It Again, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Robbin's Majestic Serenade RN CGC.

She settled on Matisse and the Papillon, Jackson, as her Best and Reserve.  Matisse, the Number Two Dog All Breeds, has been in hot pursuit of Number One for these past several weeks.  The wins bring to 21 the number of BIS that Matisse has through May 6^th.  More importantly they cut the Number One Dog’s lead by over 1,000 points.

GCH CH Shaireab Bayleigh Maid of Honor 

(Photo  by Gay Glazbrook)

The rest of the weekend took place in West Windsor Township NJ with the Trenton Kennel Club.  Sunday’s entry topped 2400 dogs.  The seven that made it all the way to Lorraine Boutwell’s final were the aforementioned  Irish Water Spaniel, Riley, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Thaon’s Wallstreet, the Samoyed, GCH CH McMagic's Candied Ham Of Pebbles Run, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Shaireab Bayleigh Maid of Honor, the Pekingese Yakee’s Easily Persuaded, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Brighton Mikamoto, and the now familiar Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Libby.

GCH CH McMagic's Candied Ham Of Pebbles Run

Taking home the BIS and all those points was the Welsh, Jennie.  Getting the RBIS and the photo op was the Sammie, Candie.  The big win is Jennie’s third of the year and it will put her in a dead heat with the Miniature Schnauzer, GCH CH Allaruth Just Kidding v Sole Baye, for the Number Three spot in the Terrier Group.

GCH CH Jamelle's Aristocrat V Elba

Monday’s entry was less than half of the previous day, but was still hotly contested.   Marjorie Tuff would choose her Best and Reserve from the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Mario N Beechwoods Midnight Express, the American Foxhound, Jewel, the Saint Bernard, GCH CH Jamelle's Aristocrat V Elba, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH AfterAll Painting the Sky, Sunday’s Toy Group winner, the Peke, Rodger, the Lhasa Apso, Ta Sen Westgate On A High, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Dunhill Celebration.

GCH CH AfterAll Painting the Sky

(Photo by Infocusbymiguel)

Taking home the last BIS of the set was the Saint, Cookie, while the nation’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the Wire, Sky, got the RBIS.  It’s the third BIS for DOG2WATCH, Cookie and handler Melody (Snooki) Salmi.

WE HAVE A NEW MINPIN RECORD!

GCH CH Snowmist's Quidditch Seeker 

(Photo by Infocusbymiguel)

Our next report comes in from the South where two weeks ago exhibitors were in Florence SC April 27^th & 28^th for the Myrtle Beach Kennel Club’s two shows.  The Siberian Husky, GCH CH Snowmist's Quidditch Seeker, made the most of the stop , collecting both of the MBKC’s top prizes. 

GCH CH Lumiturpa Arvi

Saturday’s final found judge Stephanie Hegepath also considering the Gordon Setter, GCH CH Saranac Toberlone, the Greyhound, CH Grandcru Phelps Insignia, the Siberian Husky, GCH CH Snowmist's Quidditch Seeker, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Shaireab's Bayleigh Maid Of Honor, the Papillon, CH Afternoon Delight Fourussi, the Tibetan Spaniel, GCH CH Kan Sing Tenzin, and her RBIS, the Finnish Lapphund, GCH CH Lumiturpa Arvi.

CH Afternoon Delight Forussi

Sunday Seeker and handler Frank Murphy were back to see Marjorie Underwood along with the Golden Retriever, CH Liberty´s It´s All About Ari, the previously seen Greyhound, Welsh Terrier, Papillon, & Tibbie, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Riverside Telltail Coco Posh.  Reserve to Seeker’s Best was the Pap,

These are the first BIS of the year for Seeker and handler Frank Murphy.  Congratulations to Frank, breeder/owner Kim Ramey-Leblanc, and owner Kiki Courtelis.

GCH CH Wolf Creek Galaxy Of Merivern

Last weekend the southern heat was in Watkinsville GA for two with the Oconee River Kennel Club.  Day one ended with the English Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Fieldstone Carousel Hell's Kitchen, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, GCH CH Camelot's Ventura Adventure, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Tiburon Ariel Bella Donna, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare, the French Bulldog, GCH CH Bandog's Major League Homerun At TX Star, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Wolf Creek Galaxy Of Merivern, all vying for the attention of judge Carmen Battaglia.

GCH CH Tiburon Ariel Bella Donna

The ones that succeeded were the GSD, Galaxy, and the Doberman, Bella.  Mark that one as Galaxy’s second BIS of the year.

GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare

Terry Berrios closed the set on Sunday with five of Saturday’s finalists and the Miniature Bull Terrier, CH Evolution Runs With Scissors, and the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Jade East Is This The Way To Amarillo.   Her Top Two were the MinPin, Classie, and the Doberman, Bella.  The win, Classie’s 76^th career Best In Show, broke a 50-year-old breed record set CH Rebel Roc’s Casanova V Kurt, call name “Little Daddy”.  Classie is the Number Three Dog all breeds with 22 BIS this year. Our congratulations breeder Carole Mohr-Rio, owner Leah Monte, and owner/handler Armando Angelbello.

EIGHT SHOWS IN CALIFORNIA

GCH CH Regency's Play for Keeps 

(Photo by Vicki Holloway)

We are now going to visit our former home state, California, for reports on the last three weeks.  We will be returning to the San Francisco Bay Area in June for the four day cluster known as “Woofstock”, a canine celebration of the hippie culture that still persists in many parts of Northern California. 

The shows will be held at the Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo CA at the top of the Bay.  Back on April 20^th and 231^st, the Chief Solano Kennel Club hosted two shows.  Saturday’s final had judge Gene Blake mulling over the English setter, GCH CH Sagebrush's Simply Irresistible, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Thaon’s Wallstreet,  the Doberman Pinscher, CH Foxfire’s Tell Me About It, the Miniature Schnauzer, GCH CH Regency's Play for Keeps, the Maltese, GCH CH Scylla Small Kraft Re-Lit, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Penndragon Owain, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Zottels Shaggy Star.

GCH CH Sagebrush's Simply Irresistible

His Best was the Schnauzer, Keeper, and his Reserve was the Setter, Bently.  It’s the first BIS for 19 month old Keeper.  Congratulations to breeder/owner Beverly J Verna, owners Duane R Lewis & Karin M Lewis, and handler Bill McFadden.

GCH CH Thaon’s Wallstreet

Dr John Shelton had Sunday’s final and the company of the same Afghan, Doberman, Maltese, & Standard Poodle, the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Segre's Brown Derby BN RA OA OAJ, the Norwich Terrier, CH Apollo, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Legacy's Chance Of A Lifetime. 

CH Apollo

The BIS would go to the Afghan, Wally, and the RBIS would go to the Norwich, Paulo.  Wally has been winning BIS for three seasons.  This is his second of 2013.

GCH CH AfterAll Painting the Sky 

(Photo by Infocusbymiguel)

The following weekend, California exhibitors would gather in Chino CA, 35 miles due east of LA, for the Lake Matthews Kennel Club’s two shows.  Saturday’s seven finalists included the Field Spaniel, GCH CH Promenade’s Pay It Forward, the Pharaoh Hound, DCH GCH Mia Bakhu’s Sleeping With The Enemy Of Halllam MC, the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Lowdown's Remys Girl v Ardenhout, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH AfterAll Painting the Sky, the Japanese Chin, Camden’s Little Big Man, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Karmel's Banana in Pajamas, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Take Aim's Playing For Gryffindor.

GCH CH Promenade’s Pay It Forward

Ron Menaker’s  BIS was the country’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the Wire Fox, Sky.  His RBIS was the Field Spaniel, Gideon,   Sky and handler Gabriel Rangel lead all others by more than 9,000 points with 24 BIS this year.

GCH CH Karmel's Banana in Pajamas

Linda Riedel had Sunday’s final and would see five of Saturday’s finalists and the Golden Retriever, CH 24 KT Riverwoods Royal Rebel, and the Bloodhound, GCH CH Quiet Creek’s Kiss and Tell. 

GCH CH Quiet Creek’s Kiss and Tell

(Photo by Infocusbymiguel)

The  Bichon, PJ, grabbed the BIS and Bloodhound, Kiss, collected the RBIS.  It’s the first for PJ. Our congratulations to breeder Wilson Ramirez and owners Renata Drumond, Camille Bakker, & Sandra Phillips. 

GCH CH Take Aim's Playing For Gryffindor

This past weekend Californians had their choice of two shows with the Tres Pinos Kennel Club in bucolic Gavilan CA or two with the Rio Honda CA in the SOCAL burg of Pomona.  The seven dogs that opted for Donna Buxton’s final in Gavilan were the Field Spaniel, Gideon, the Basset Hound, GCH CH Topsfield-Sanchu Eenie Meenie Miney Moe, the Bullmastiff, CH TruGrit Shady Oak's Too Good To Be True, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Chavez Let It Ride At Bonsai, the Japanese Chin, GCH CH Victory Spencer, the French Bulldog, Mills' Lonestar Texas Ranger, and the above named Bouvier.

GCH CH Victory Spencer

Judge Buxton’s top two were the Bouvier, Gryf, and the Chin, Spencer.  It was the first BIS for Gryf and handler Larry Fenner.  Congratulations to Larry, breeders/owners A & M Dimercurio , co-breeders M Hieronimus, S Digiorno, & L Calhoun, and owners Terry & Penny.

GCH CH Topsfield-Sanchu Eenie Miney Moe

Sunday, Tim Catterson would see the Sussex Spaniel, CH Terreline's Little Tug Of Old North Wharf , above named Basset, the Samoyed, GCH CH Glacier's Goddess of Fire, the same AmStaff, the Pug, GCH CH Winsome’s Gold Standard, the Keeshond, GCH CH Summerwind's Rumor Has It, and the Bouvier, Gryf.

GCH CH Glacier's Goddess of Fire

He would choose the Basset, Tiger, as his Best and the Sammie as his Reserve.  Tiger, now handled by Mike Stone, is the country’s Number One Basset and Number Four Hound with three BIS this year.

Down in Pomona George Marquis would have the day one final and the Brittany, CH Premier's All About Avatar, the Bloodhound, Kiss, the Akita, CH London's Getting My Happy Back, the Miniature Schnauzer, GCH CH Allaruth Just Kidding v Sole Bay, the Toy Poodle, GCH CH Smash Jp Winning Ribbon, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Penndragon Owain, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Windfall's Etched In Ink.

His BIS was the nation’s Number Three Hound, the Bloodhound, Kiss, and his RBIS was the two year old Brittany.  It’s Kiss’ fourth BIS of the season.

GCH CH Allaruth Just Kidding v Sole Bay

The RHKC closed it Sunday with Christine Salyers Anderson in the final ring with the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Caran's Days Of Future Passed OA OAJ, the Bloodhound, Kiss, the Doberman Pinscher, Foxfire’s Run for the Roses, the previously seen Schnauzer, Justin, the Pomeranian GCH CH CR Chase What Matters, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Kastle’s Go Speed Racer, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH PaRay Preferential.

GCH CH PaRay Preferential

Collecting the set’s final big rosette was the Mini Schnauzer, Justin.  The runner up’s ribbon went to the Sheltie, Satoshi.  Justin is AKC’s Number Three Terrier with six BIS this year.