MONDAY MORNING MOP UP

GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse 

(photo by Rhonda Cassidy)

We start our Monday Morning Mop Up with a report on the Number One Dog All Breeds, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse. Matisse and handler Michael Scott were at Purina Farms in Grey Summit MO this weekend sweeping the three day set, winning all three Bests in Show. 

GCH CH Careva’s Boodelicious 

Friday’s Missouri Rhineland Kennel Club final featured judge Carl Liepmann, Matisse, the English Setter, GCH CH Stargaze'R 'N Wingfield Wait Wait Don't Tell, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Agha Djari Eye Candy Of Sura, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Meadowlake Pants on Fire, the RBIS, the Pug, GCH CH Careva’s Boodelicious, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Hearts on Fire, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lambluv’s Sultry Sensation. 

GCH CH Meadowlake Pants on Fire 

At the MRKC’s day two final judge Stephanie Hegepath picked Matisse and the aforementioned Border Terrier out of a lineup that included the returning English Setter, the Otterhound, GCH CH Aberdeen’s Under the Influence, the same Pug, the Bulldog, GCH CH Dowats Gladiator, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CHSundance Ringside Rumor.

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GCH CH Garcini Rangels Rock N Rolla

 Judge David Jay Hyman would prefer Matisse for Sunday’s MRKC BIS and the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH Garcini Rangels Rock N Rolla, for the RBIS. Joining them were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Telltale American Ride, the above named Afghan Hound, the Papillon, GCH CH InVolo The King of Pop, the French Bulldog, Major League Golden Ticket, and the previously seen Corgi. Five months into the year Matisse has 53 BIS and 68 Working Groups.