LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON

GCH CH  Classical's My Turn CGC CGN HIC

After seven seasons of covering the AKC conformation show scene here on Dog Show Poop, one of the most gratifying things is seeing the off spring of prior years’ competitors in the ring.  As much as we love the competition, the real proof of a dog’s greatness is his/her ability to pass along it’s greatness.  So we are pleased to report that the Bearded Collie, GCH CH  Classical's My Turn CGC CGN HIC, the son of GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins, the winningest Bearded Collie in AKC history, picked up his first Best In Show at yesterday’s Kennel Club Of Niagara Falls show in Hamburg NY.

CH Dawin Wildrose Raisin’ the Stakes

Joining Turner and handler Cliff Steele in judge Jim Martin’s final were the German Shorthaired Pointer, GCH CH Skypoint’s Our River Runs Free, the Treeing Walker Coonhound, GCH CCH Alexanders Gold Rush Xcetera, the Siberian Husky, GCH CH Snowmist’s Quicksilver Speigas, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, CH Sheaman’s Son Of A Irishman, the Pug, the RBIS, and the Standard Poodle, CH Dawin Wildrose Raisin’ the Stakes.

It was the first BIS for Turner, who  becomes the fourth of Roy’s offspring to win an AKC BIS.  Congratulations to Cliff, breeders/owners Julie Kempster & Bea Sawka, and owner Wendy Marciant.

PWD COLLECTS 99TH BIS

GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse 

(Photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

The Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse, remained undefeated in 2014, capturing his fourth straight BIS today at the Northern Neck Kennel Club Of Virginia show in Fredericksburg VA.

GCH CH Weymouths En Fuego

Collecting his second straight RBIS was the English Setter, GCH CH Weymouths En Fuego.  Rounding out judge Gloria Geringer’s final seven were the Wirehaired Dachshund, GCH CH Legibach Captain Crunch SW, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Crispy Legacy, the Miniature Pinscher, CH Kisan Marlex Firestorm, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Spotted Bliss Oreo Delight, and the Rough Collie, GCH CH Devinwood A Perfect Stranger.

Handler Michael Scott piloted the Pointer, CH Cookieland Seasyde Hollyberry to the Number Two Dog All Breeds spot in 2008 and ten straight BIS to begin 2009.  Might he do even better with 2013’s Number Two Dog All Breeds?  Did we mention that today’s win was Matisse’s 99^th career BIS?

FLORIDA MARATHON BEGINS!

GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare 

(Photo by Rhonda Cassidy)

We have three all breed shows today including the first installment of the Florida Marathon, formally known as the Florida Gulf Coast Cluster, a ten show in eleven days test of endurance.  First up on the built-for- dog- shows grounds in Brookville FL was the  Manatee Kennel Club.

CH The 1st’s Call for Trumps

Today’s final was called by judge Robert Hutton who chose his top two from the Golden Retriever, CH The 1^st’s Call for Trumps, the Saluki, GCH CH Baha Persian Of Interest CD RN NA AXJ NF SC, the St Bernard, GCH CH Jamelle's Aristocrat V Elba CGC RN, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Shaireab Bayleigh Maid of Honor, the Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Hearts on Fire, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Wolf Creek Galaxy of Merivern.

Collecting her 120^th career BIS was AKC winningest MinPin ever, Classie.  Picking up the RBIS was the Golden, Rush.  Classie finished 2013 as the nation’s Number Three Dog All Breeds and already has two BIS this year.  The Florida Marathon continues tomorrow in Brookville with the Clearwater Kennel Club show.

PWD BIS IN VIRGINIA

GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse 

(Photo by Michae McGuire)

The  Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse, is basking in the glow of his big win at last month’s AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, with three BIS in his first three outings this year.  The latest came today at the Northern Neck Kennel Club Of Virginia in Fredericksburg VA.

GCH CH Weymouths En Fuego

Joining Matisse in judge Robert Slay’s final were the Reserve winner, the English Setter, GCH CH Weymouths En Fuego, the Wirehaired Dachshund, GCH CH Legibach Captain Crunch SW, The Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Invercrest Surely Why Not, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Yarrow's Hi-Tech Ben There Done That, the Lowchen, GCH CH Paceaway Play It Again, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Suncrest Cerulean.  

Today’s show was the first of five in Fredericksburg this week hosted by the NNKCV, the Greater Fredericksburg Kennel Club, and the Chesapeake Kennel Club Of Maryland and the first of 28 all-breed shows this week

OES BIS IN PALM SPRINGS

GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect 

(Photo by Kayla Bertagnolli)

Saturday’s Kennel Club of Palm Springs show in Indio CA was significant for a several reasons.  One, with almost 3500 dogs entered, it will be one of the largest if not the largest single shows of the year.  Two, Saturday’s Best In Show winner, the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect, has raised his visibility immeasurably going into next month’s Westminster Kennel Club show.  Three, the Reserve Best In Show winner, the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Everyday Magic Of Maryscot, the daughter of 2009’s Number One Dog All Breeds, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot, makes a splashy debut on the arm of the man who piloted her mother to wins at the 2009 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship and the 2010 Westminster Kennel Club show, handler Gabriel Rangel.

CH Roundtown Everyday Magic Of Maryscot

Joining the OEs, Swagger, and the Scottie, Magic, in judge James Reynolds’ final were the Clumber Spaniel, CH Clussexx Over The Legal Limit, the Basenji, GCH CH Jasiri-Sukari Win Tin Tin, the Alaskan Malamute, GCH CH Peace River Silverice Summer Solstice, the Affenpinscher, GCH CH Yarrow’s Hi-Tech Ben There Done That, and the Shiba Inu, CH Dragon House Mr Jones. 

Swagger finished 2013 as the Number One Herding Dog and the Number Ten Dog All Breeds with 23 BIS in 56 final appearances.  We suspect he will improve upon that this year.  Congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Colton Johnson, fellow breeder/owners Heather Johnson, Douglas & Michaelanne Johnson, and owners Ron Scott & Debbie Burke.