GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse
(photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)
The Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de
Matisse, continued his assault on the record books with his third straight Best
In Show. The latest came at the
prestigious Saturday show of the International Kennel Club of Chicago.
Matisse was challenged for the win by the English Setter,
GCH CH Stargazer ‘N Wingfield Wait Wait Don’t Tell, the Otter Hound, GCH CH Aberdeens
Under The Influence, the Irish Terrier, GCH CH Sarob’s Commander In Chief, the
Maltese, GCH CH Rhapsody N Cherubs Oh So
Henry, the Schipperke, CH Beachviews Oops I Did It Again, and judge Sue
Goldberg’s RBIS, the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect.
GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect
(photo by Rhonda Cassidy)
Matisse’s 18th BIS in 21 final appearances this
year gives him the undisputed title of Number One Dog All Breeds for now. How long he can hold it is another
question. The real issue is whether the
race this year is already down to two dogs, Matisse and the aforementioned OES,
Swagger. We look forward to the big
Louisville weekend in mid-March to see if any of our top dogs can close the gap
between the top two and the rest of this year’s campaigners.
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