FIRST TIMERS RULE IN MERCED

GCH CH M&M's Fear The Beard 

In Northern California the place to be was Merced where the Yosemite Kennel Club was camped this weekend. Judge Eva Berg had the Saturday final and her pick of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, GCH CH Whiskeytown Brandywyn, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH M&M's Fear The Beard, the Alaskan Malamute, GCH CH Peaceriver SilverIce Summer Soltice, the Irish Terrier, GCH CH Rockledge McAllen of Meath, the Pug, GCH CH Brigadoon’s Shanghai Charlie, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Del Zarzosa Salvame From Afterglow, and the Pembroke welsh Corgi, GCH CH Coventry Fly Me To The Moon. 

 Finishing one/two were the PBGV, Wilson, and the Pug, Charlie. It was the first BIS of the year for Wilson. Congratulations to breeder/owner Donna Moore and owner Janice Hayes. 

 Wilson, Charlie, and the Malamute, Puck, were all back on Sunday to plead their case with judge Murrel Purkheiser. Joining them were the Field Spaniel, GCH CH Promenade's Pay It Forward, the Lakeland Terrier, GCH CH Brocairs HRH Prince Harry, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Coventry Fly Me To The Moon. 

Wilson and Charlie would prevail again with Charlie going Best and Wilson getting the Reserve. It was also Charlie’s first BIS. Congratulations to breeders/owners Leslie Bridge & Jim Bridge DVM CVA and handler Bill McFadden. We hope to have a photo for you soon.