DAY ONE IN SPRINGFIELD IL

GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse 

(photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

The nation’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the Portuguese Water Dog, GCH CH Claircreek’s Impression de Matisse, continued his assault on the record books with a Best In Show at Thursday’s Illinois Capitol Kennel Club show in Springfield IL. 

GCH CH Telltale American Ride 

(photo by Michael McGuire)

Challenging Matisse for the win were judge Chris Walkowicz’ RBIS, the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Telltale American Ride, the Irish Wolfhound, GCH CH Ansa Mo Caoimhin Modigliani CGC, the Welsh Terrier, GCH CH Shaireab’s Bayleigh Maid of Honor, the Toy Manchester Terrier, GCH CH Cottage Lakes Our Lady Of Fatima, the French Bulldog, GCH CH Major Leagues Mighty Joe At Winsome, and the Shetland Sheepdog, GCH CH Grandgables The Frat Boy. Matisse’s 2014 resume now stands at 114 BIS.