FIRST TIMERS IN KANKAKEE

GCH CH High Mtn Everso In Command

Before we get into this weekend’s show reports, we have one more form last weekend for you.  The Kankakee River Valley Kennel Club were in Kankakee IL (60 miles due south of Chicago) last weekend.  Their day one final was in the hands of Ralph Lemcke.  The seven that sought his approval were the English Setter, GCH CH Aerden’s Pretty in Pink JH, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, GCH CH Tajamani Kwetu's Rust Too, the Mastiff, CH Millennium Moonshine, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH High Mtn Everso In Command, the Havanese, CH Marcosa's Slip Slidin' Away Of SK, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, CH Kosmar Striking Back Of Bridgelady.

GCH CH Aerden’s Pretty in Pink JH

Walking away with the top awards were the Setter, Kiki, with the Reserve, and the Smooth Fox, Cameron, with the Best In Show.  It’s the first for Cameron in eight final appearances this year and follows an Reserve win just last weekend. Congratulations to breeder/owner Carolyn Snavely, co-breeder Stefanie Perrine,Richard Snavely, and handler Doug Carlson.

CH Nightline Viking At Tanglewood

Steve Hayden had the closer and his choice of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, GCH CH  Mud Creek Red Moose, the above named Rhodesian, the Giant Schnauzer, CH Nightline Viking At Tanglewood, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Meadowlake Simply Sinful, the Papillon, GCH CH Wingssong Rock Star, the French Bulldog, Carousel Thriller, and the Rough Collie, GCH CH Wyndlair Cherokee Vindication.

Judge Hayden went with the smallest and largest among them, his RBIS, the Papillon, and His BIS, the Giant.  It’s the first BIS for Thor and breeder/owner/handler  Ed Fojtk.  Congratulations to Ed, co-breeder Deborah Wiebe, and owners Chris & Jean Erath.