CARMEL RESULTS

While California may be having its financial and political issues these days, we still think that they have some of the most prettiest show sites in the country. One of the finest is the Del Monte Kennel Club show in Carmel, one of the most beautiful towns on the planet.

CH Cashin’s Walk The Line

Enjoying the surroundings today were the Weimeraner, CH Smokecity Silhouettte Dbl Ur Pleasur, the Greyhound, CH My Camelot Blue Bearl JC, the Siberian Husky, CH Karnovanda’s Your Teddy Bear, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Kathrich Maximo, the Brussels Griffon, CH Cashin’s Walk The Line, the Dalmatian, CH Xanadu’s Angel Sabrina, and the Polish Lowland Sheepdog, CH White Star’s Itsa Sirius Family Affair.

Judith Brown's BIS choice was the Griff, Johnny Cashin, his very first. Congratulations to breeder/owner Felicia Cashin, co-breeder Margie Hamilton, co-owner Carole Ross, and handler Jenny Wornall.

SADIE BEST AT BEXAR

It was the second time around for the Bexar County Kennel Club as they held their second show of the week in San Antonio TX .

CH Rountown Mercedes Of Maryscot

Today’s judge was Dana Cline and today’s finalists were the Golden Retriever, CH Toasty’s Treasure Island, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Rokeena Carte Blanche, the Portuguese Water Dog, CH Aviator‘s Luck Be A Lady, the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot, the Pug, CH Tupelo ShoBoat Tu China Tu, the Standard Poodle, CH Donnchada Sweet Dreams, and the Canaan Dog, CH Mad River Cool Breeze Blowing.

BIS went to the country’s number one dog, the Scottie, Sadie. You didn’t think she was going to let the whole weekend go by without winning a BIS, did you?

BIS FROM THE OPEN CLASS

The Huntington (WV) has checked in with the results from day one of their two day stand. Today’s BIS judge was Dr Richard Greathouse.

The seven final dogs were the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, CH Foxvale Foxbrooke Dare To Cruise, the Greyhound, CH Grandcru Clos Erasmus, the Newfoundland, Kloofbear’s Mischief Managed, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH M & M’s Nicholas Nickelbe, the Shih Tzu, Ming Dynasty’s Hope Diamond, the Standard Poodle, CH Da Maya Hightide Splash, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Austin Ally Van Aachen.

BIS went to the Shih Tzu, who made it all the way to the top from the Open Bitch Class. A very auspicious start to the 15 month old’s show career. Congratulations to breeders/owners Gloria & Jim Blackburn.

NATIVE SONS & DAUGHTERS

This time of year only native Floridians dare venture out in Palm Beach FL. So it was not surprising that all the finalists at today’s Jupiter-Tequesta Dog Club show were all residents of the Sunshine State.

CH Riverside Wicked Wonderful

Douglas Johnson chose his BIS from the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH Bracon’s Leapin Lily Pads, the Afghan Hound, CH Genesis Silverado, the Boxer, CH Kim’s Amazing Grace Custom Made, the Kerry Blue Terrier, CH Sanddollars Dream Catcher, the Pug, CH Norkus Risky Business, the Lhasa Apso, CH Tara Huff Edrey Starbuck, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Riverside Wicked Wonderful.

Best In Show went to the Corgi, Diedre, her second this year. See, local shows can be fun.

BACK TO BACK BEARDIE BIS

Our friends in Essex Junction VT Champlain have checked in with the results from the Champlain Valley Kennel. Club.

CH Wassong’s Djebel of Lollipop

Five of judge Robert Forsyth finalists were repeat visitors from Friday’s final, the Flat Coated Retriever, CH Light-Foot’s Sugar On Snow, the Bloodhound, CH Soonipi Dncin In The Moonlight MLH, the Pomeranian, CH Jan-Shar’s Elementary My Dear Watson, the Tibetan Spaniel, CH Wassong’s Djebel of Lollipop, and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins. The Bernese Mountain Dog, CH Alpenspirit‘s Lion King, and the Irish Terrier, CH Feet St Fenway Fan joined the fun for today’s festivities.

However, it was Friday’s BIS winner, the Bearded Collie, Roy, making it back to back Bests. Seems the cool Vermont summer is just the ticket for the Beardie.

REPEAT WINNER IN SAN ANTONIO

We have a report in from San Antonio TX where day three goes to the Austin Kennel Club.

CH Rushmar’s Charmer

The Austin KC asked Elizabeth Muthard to review the final seven, the Labrador Retriever, CH Casbar’s Hart To Hart, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Rokeena Carte Blanche, the Portuguese Water Dog, CH Aviator`s Luck Be A Lady, the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot, the Pug, CH Tupelo ShoBoat Tu China Tu, the Lhasa Apso, CH Rushmar’s Charmer, and the Rough Collie, CH Sylvan Argent Simply Irresistible.

CH Tupelo ShoBoat Tu China Tu

Now if you have been following this cluster, you know that five of the seven were back for the third time seeking the top prize. Only the Lab, RJ, and the PWD, Ladybug, were making their first appearances of the weekend. However, it was the Lhasa, Buzz, repeating his Wednesday win, taking home Best In Show number two of the week. Did we tell you that five of the finalists are top twenty dogs and three are top ten dogs? But, then, you knew that, didn’t you?

CJ WINS IN OHIO

CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton

A reader has just advised us that the Doberman Pinscher, CH Allure Blazing Star Alisaton, was Terry Stacy’s BIS pick at today’s Grand River Kennel Club show in Madison OH. CJ, the nation’s number two dog all breeds, is nearly 6,000 points ahead of number three who is 6,000 points of number four. Our top three appear to have staked their claim to their respective spots. Nonetheless, we suspect this season has surprises aplenty for us yet.

VERMONT RESULTS

We have results in from Essex Junction VT where the Woodstock Dog Club started the New England dog show weekend with Robert Moore commanding the BIS ring.

CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins

The final seven were the Flat Coated Retriever, CH Light-Foot’s Sugar On Snow, the Bloodhound, CH Soonipi Dncin In The Moomlight MLH, the Samoyed, CH Pebbles’ Run Hammy Davis Jr, the Airedale Terrier, CH Stirling Cool Hand Luke, the Pomeranian, CH Jan-Shar’s Elementary My Dear Watson, the Tibetan Spaniel, CH Wassong’s Djebel of Lollipop, and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

And he named last was first. The Beardie, Roy, picked up his sixth BIS this year. He is certainly has built some momentum with three BIS in the last month.

SAME DOGS, SAME PLACE

This just in from San Antonio TX. Today, the BIS judge was different, Shirley Limoges. The host club was different, the Bexar County Kennel Club. However, the final seven were the same as on Wednesday.

CH Toasty’s Treasure Island

To repeat ourselves they were the Golden Retreiver, CH Toasty’s Treasure Island, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Rokeena Carte Blanche, the Alaskan Malamute, CH Sno Klassic Play The Game, the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Mary Scot, the Pug, CH Tupelo ShoBoat Tu China Tu, the Lhasa Apso. CH Rushmar’s Charmer, and the Rough Collie, CH Sylvan Argent Simply Irresistible.

However, the Best In Show winner was different. Today’s top prize went to the nation’s number one Sporting Dog, the Golden, Treasure. We think this is going to be a fun week.

BRILLIANT BIS IN SAN ANTONIO

Our dog show week began yesterday in San Antonio TX with the Comal County Kennel Club.

CH Rushmar’s Charmer

Charles Olvis had a stellar seven with the Golden Retreiver, CH Toasty’s Treasure Island, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, CH Rokeena Carte Blanche, the Alaskan Malamute, CH Sno Klassic Play The Game, the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Mary Scot, the Pug, CH Tupelo ShoBoat Tu China Tu, the Lhasa Apso. CH Rushmar’s Charmer, and the Rough Collie, CH Sylvan Argent Simply Irresistible.

Topping this magnificent group was the Lhasa, Buzz. One reader, who was on had for the BIS judging, described Buzz's performance as “brilliant”. This is is the first all breed BIS this year for the country’s number one Lhasa. Congratulations to breeder/owner Linda McCutcheon and handler Lois DeMers.

VENTURA FINALISTS, FINALLY

It may be stale news, but it was an important show with one of the year’s largest entries. We are talking about last Saturday’s Santa Maria Kennel Club show in Ventura CA. We did tell you that the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot took home the BIS and the 2500 points for dogs defeated, but for some unknown reason Jack Bradshaw Dog Show Superintendents and the AKC kept the results secret until today.

CH Thaon`s Mowgli

At a show where group placements were worth as much as BIS at many of the all breed shows elsewhere this past weekend, we think it’s important to recognize the following Group One winners: the Golden Retriever, Gala Of Yoshida Enterprise, the Afghan Hound, CH Thaon`s Mowgli, the Portuguese Water Dog, CH Aviator`s Luck Be A Lady, the Brussels Griffon, CH Cashin`s Walk The Line, the Standard Poodle, CH Monfort Ariel Arietta, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Avalon Frontier Sleepnlady Webber.

We are unabashed fans of the big BIS winners, especially our current national leader. After all, we do own a Scottie, but we don’t want anyone to lose sight of the fact that every BIS final (and the majority of group judgings) are packed with quality AKC dogs. Congratulations to all the Santa Maria KC BIS finalists.

Last week only nine areas hosted dog shows in the US. This week we have a doggy cornucopia with 43 shows in 17 different locales.

The Alamo San Antonio TX

Our dog show week starts tomorrow in San Antonio TX where the Comal County, Bexar County, & Austin Kennel Clubs will join forces for five shows. The Duluth Kennel Club will go it alone and stage four shows starting Thursday.

Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's Original Store,
Burlington VT most famous Tourist Attraction

Three day weekends are in store for Essex Junction VT (the Woodstock Dog Club, Champlain Valley Kennel Club, & Green Mountain Dog Club), Madison OH (the Grand River, Ashtabula, & Grand River Kennel Clubs), Marshall MI (the Holland Michigan & Battle Creek Kennel Clubs) and Soldotna AK (the Kenai Kennel club).

Lone Cypress, Carmel CA

Traditional two day weekends are available in Morristown NJ (Twin Brooks KC), BeryvilleVA (Shawnee KC), Huntington WV (Huntington KC), Belvidere IL (Kishwaukee KC), Omaha NE (Nebraska KC), Southaven MS (Greater Shelby KC), Eagle CO (Roaring Fork KC), Carmel CA (Del Monte KC), Coeur D'Alene ID (Inland Empire KC), and Shelton WA (Nisqually KC).

Graceland is only five minutes from the Greater Shelby KC Show

If you are in our area stop by and say hello to us at the Greater Shelby KC show in Southaven MS. Wherever you are, visit your local AKC show and see some of the most beautiful animals on the planet before your local politicians deprive you of the right.

SEDALIA KC RESULTS

We now have Sunday’s results from the Sedalia (MO) Kennel Club.

CH Camlin Sea Dancer Makitso Secretariat

Sunday’s Best In Show judge was Annela Cooper and her finalists were the Black Cocker Special, CH EXL’s Leather N Lace, the Basenji, CH Ab-Rafiki Icon Of Cool, the Portuguese Water Dog, CH Camlin Sea Dancer Makitso Secretariat, the Miniature Bull Terrier, CH Eggstream Edwina Over Easy, the King Charles & Ruby English Toy Spaniel, CH Southdown Nonetheless, the Bulldog, CH Impressive Oliver, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Riverside Wicked Wonderful.

It was the first BIS this year for the five year old PWD. Congratulations to breeders Linda Campbell & Linda Hinkle, owners Roy & Barbara Cawley, and handler Lawrence W Cornelius.

ILLINOIS RESULTS

Our friends from the Midwest have checked in with the results from this weekend’s Illinois shows.

CH Cornerstone Soliloquy

Saturday the Blackhawk Kennel Club was in Amboy with Kent Delaney in the final ring. His seven were the Irish Setter, CH Vineyard’s Bad Boy, the Basset Hound, CH Topsfield-Sanch American Express, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Francesca’s Bewitched, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, CH Cornerstone Soliloquy, the Blenheim & Prince Charles English Toy Spaniel, CH Royalist Ready To Reign, the Standard Poodle, CH Dawin Spitfire, and the Polish Lowland Sheepdog, CH Sasquehanna Malinnik Ponadto.

His BIS was the Staffordshire, Piper, the only Staffordshire Bull Terrier to win a BIS this year.

CH Sno Klassic Play The Game

On Sunday, the crown moved to De Kalb for the Greater De Kalb Kennel Club’s two day stand. Piper was back Sunday in Richard Lashbrook’s final as were the Irish Setter and the Standard Poodle. Also asking for consideration were the Irish Wolfhound, CH Highgate’s Andrew Of The Ridge, the Alaskan Malamute, CH Sno Klassic Play The Game, the Yorkshire Terrier, CH Gloveshire’s Allure, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, CH Bleazak’s Blue Nude.

BIS went to the Malamute, Player, making him the highest scoring Malamute in AKC conformation.

CH Dawin Spitfire

Yesterday, Jay Richardson closed the weekend with prior finalists, the Basset, the Polish Lowland Sheepdog, and the Standard Poodle. Making their first appearance of the weekend were the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, CH Sandbar’s Stock Exchange, the Newfoundland, CH Paladin’s Thomas Jefferson, the Norfolk Terrier, CH Max-Well’s Viper, and the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, CH Galway’s Dark Eyes.

Taking home the remaining big rosette was the big Poodle, Spitfire, her fifth this year. She is one of the six Standard Poodles to win a BIS this year. We were lucky enough to see Spitfire earlier this year. We highly recommend the experience.

ANOTHER 6,OOO POINT WEEKEND

OK, we've waited all day for AKC to publish all the Ventura results, but we think we need to give you what we have. First of all, the headline...the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot, the nation’s number one dog all breeds, swept all three shows in Ventura CA, Friday’s Channel City Kennel Club, Saturday’s Santa Maria Kennel Club, and Sunday’s Ventura County Dog Fanciers Association .

CH Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot

We previously gave you all results from Friday’s event, but unfortunately we do not have the complete results from Saturday’s show. We can tell you Sunday Sadie was accompanied in Roger Hartinger’s BIS ring by the Golden Retriever, CH Dalane Doizaki Buckingham's Pride, the Basset Hound, CH Splash's The Professor, the Mastiff, CH Southports Ulysses S Grant, the Brussels Griffon, CH Cashin's Walk The Line, the Tibetan Terrier, CH Players Protocol, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Segni At Coventry.

It was the second 6,000 point weekend in a row for Sadie. Whew! We’re tired just watching.

TEXAS AND OREGON

Deep in the heart of Texas, dog show enthusiasts were in Dallas for three days. We have given you most of those results, but we missed these two Sunday finalists, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Soldier Of Fortune, and the Pekingese, CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar.

CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Soldier Of Fortune

One site we have not visited this weekend is Bandon OR where the Coos Kennel Club hosted a pair of shows.

CH Mojo's Rock'n Your World

On Saturday Alvin Krauss had the judge’s book. He had the pleasure of seeing the Golden Retriever, CH Smoketree's Hops On Pops, the Afghan Hound, CH Cavu Wild N Naughty Nites, the Akita, CH Mojo's Rock'n Your World, the Lakeland Terrier, Black Watch On The Rocks, the Affenpinscher. CH Tamarin Tug, the Bichon Frise, Paray's Rime Time, and the Belgian Tervuren, CH Sky Acres Spy Plane.

BIS went to the imposing Akita, Coupe. That’s number three for him this year.

CH Tamarin Tug

Sunday, four of the Saturday’s seven would make it back to Helen Winski Stein’s ring, the Lakeland, the Affenpinscher, the Bichon, and the Tervuren. Making their first final of the weekend were the Flat-Coated Retriever, CH Whatzthat's Headliner CD JH, the Saluki, CH Carmas Indian Summer, and the Doberman Pinscher, CH Marienburg's Inaqui Sukiyaki.

Sunday’s BIS went to the Affenpinsche, Taser. Taser is a 2008 top ten hold over and is currently sitting at number twelve all breeds and number three in the Toy Group. We are still waiting on some of the weekend’s results. So check back with us in a bit.

SISSY GOES UPSTATE

Next, we go upstate, New York that is, to the hamlet of Hamlin.

CH Dassin Hillwood De-Lovely

Marjorie Tuff was on deck for the Genesse Valley Kennel Club’s second show of the weekend. In the gang of seven were the Irish Setter, CH Beaubriar Main Event, Saturday’s BIS winner, the Aghan Hound, CH Silhouette’s Shame Shame Shame JC, the Newfoundland, CH Shadrack Windswept Tradewinds, Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Avalon EclipseShih Tzu, Krishana’s I’m The Boss At Tash-Ai, the Standard Poodle, CH Dassin Hillwood De-Lovely, and the Shetland Sheepdog, CH Jesstar Affirmation.

It was another big BIS for the big Poodle, Sissy. Sissy is the country’s number one Standard Poodle, number one Sporting dog, and number 8 dog all breeds. There’s more to come yet.

MARYLAND MOP UP

Most of America is recovering from a weekend of too much barbeque and beer, but here we are still trying to assemble the weekend’s dog show results for you. Let’s start, as we like to do, on the east coast.

CH Gleneagle’s Who’s Famous Now MW

On Saturday in West Friendship MD the Upper Marlboro Kennel Club asked Alfred Ferruggiaro to make the Best In Show decision. His choices were the English Cocker Spaniel Brasswinds Remember When, the Wirehaired Dachshund, CH Gleneagle’s Who’s Famous Now MW, the Great Pyrenees, CH Rivergroves Trump This, the Miniature Schnauzer, CH Earthsong Remedy For The Blues, the Toy Poodle Smash Jp Moon Walk, the Bichon Frise, CH Risgae's Duke Of Wessex, and the Belgian Sheepdog, CH La Neige’s Kodak Moment.

His BIS was the country’s number one Wirehaired Dachshund, Noah. It was Noah’s first all breed BIS of the year. Congratulations to breeders Lisa Kennell & Carol Leggat, owners Ann Bischel & Chris Erickson, and handler Angela Lloyd.

CH Rivergroves Trump This

Sunday, it was Lorraine Bisso with BIS duty for the National Capital Kennel Club. She would have the company of the English Cocker, the Pyrenees, the Irish Wolfhound, CH Dun Myrica Speaker Of Eagle, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Foxlorr Double Dare, the Papillion, CH Arkeno’s Ears To You, the Miniature Poodle, CH Splash Di Caprio, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Wise Choice Gellato.

Sunday would belong to the big, white dog, the Pyrenees, Trump. Trump has been making an all out charge on dogdom with seven BIS since early May. We will be back in a moment with more.

CONRAD WINS ANOTHER IN DALLAS

CH Harline Win'Weim It's My 2nd Martini

We have a report from Dallas that the Puli, CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams wrapped up the weekend in Dallas with a BIS at the Texas Kennel Club’s show today. We don’t know all the other finalists, but we hear that the Weimeraner, CH Harline Win'Weim It's My 2nd Martini, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Phillmar Sobe Monster, and the Lhasa Apso, CH Rushmar’s Charmer were all there. Looks like our top three dogs had a very successful weekend. We’ll have a total look tomorrow.

GWP IN MICHIGAN

Dr Daniel Dowling (gotta love the aliteration) had BIS duty today for the AnnArbor Kennel Club in Monroe MI.

CH Ripsnorter’s Mt. View Lookout

The lineup consisted of the German Wirehaired Pointer, CH Ripsnorter’s Mt. View Lookout, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, CH Adili’s American Idol, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Skansen‘s Sir August Briggs, the Border Terrier, CH Tyrolian Eight Bells At Meadowlake, the Shih Tzu, CH Xeralane’s Face The Music, the Boston Terrier, CH Keynote‘s Knockout Kid, and a 15 month old from the Bred By Exhibitor class, the Bouvier des Flandres, Griswold’s Beldar Outlaw.

The nation’s number two Sporting Dog, number twelve all breeds, the GWP, Scout, took home the BIS. Can the current top ten hold on. You will find out here first.

BASSET WINS IN MASSACHUSETTS

The Naugatuck Valley Kennel Club closed out the five day stand in west Springfield MA with Edward F Lyons Jr in the BIS ring.

CH Topsfield-Sanchu Pop Art O’Bridi

Making the final final seven were the Labrador Retriever, CH Casbar’s Hart To Hart, the Basset Hound, CH Topsfield-Sanchu Pop Art O’Bridi, the Boxer, CH Raklyns The Bronx MVP At Third, the Welsh Terrier, CH Marydale’sLimited Edition, the Mimiature Pinscher, CH Kimro’s Soldier Boy, the Bulldog, CH Kepley’s Show Biz Razzle Dazzle, and the Bearded Collie, CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins.

A measure of the competitiveness of this field is that the nation’s number two and four dogs were left behind in their respective groups. Taking home the last BIS of the cluster was the Basset, Artie, from neighboring Vermont. Congratulations to breeder/owner Claudia Orlandi, co-breeders Judi Kinnear & & Jim Bacha, and handler Suzanne Frischmann.

RED, WHITE, & BLUE & BLACK

We’ve heard from Sedalia MO and the Jefferson City Missouri Kennel Club where judge W Everett Dean Jr made the BIS call.

CH EXL's Leather N Lace

His finalists were the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH EXL's Leather N Lace, the the Basenji, CH Ab-Rafiki The Icon Of Cool, the Akita, CH Sondaisa’s Cuervo Gold, the Border Terrier, CH Devon Lady Semper Fi, the Chihuahua, CH Ayren Star Kissed Delight, the Standard Poodle, CH Dawin Travelin Man and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Riverside Wicked Wonderful.

We may think of red, white, & blue on the Fourth, but judge Dean was thinking black. BIS went to the country’s winningest Cocker Sapaniel. That’s number five for her this year.

FIREWORKS IN DALLAS

Texans’ celebrated the Fourth with the Greater Collin Kennel Club in Dallas.

CH Genesis Silverado

Debbie Campbell's line included the Vizsla, CH Renaissance Girls Gone Wild, the Afghan Hound, CH Genesis Silverado, the Boxer, CH Bravo N Sunset Stealing Time, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Soldier Of Fortune, the Pekingese, CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar, the Tibetan Spaniel, CH Lorac’s Yeshe Wonchhu, and the Puli, CH Cordmaker Field Of Dreams

BIS went to the country’s number one Afghan, Dylan, his third this year and second in the last week.