APPLE VALLEY KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Monark Nobody’s Fool 

(photo by Vicki Holloway) 

The only dog shows west of the Rockies this past weekend were in Victorville CA, some 90 miles northeast of Los Angeles, where the Apple Valley Kennel Club hosted two shows. Saturday’s final was in the hands of judge Gregory Anderson who chose his top two from the Irish Setter, GCH CH Cairncross Take It To The Limit, the Ibizan Hound, GCH CH Paradise Bette Davis Eyes, the Great Pyrenees, GCH CH Monark Nobody’s Fool, the Australian Terrier, GCH CH Christhill President Dwight David, the Japanese Chin, GCH CH Genkis Blue Moon, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH Ta Sen Swinging On A Star, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Covy-Tucker Hills Bearly Legal. 

GCH CH Genkis Blue Moon 

 (photo by Vicki Holloway) 

Finishing one/two were the Great Pyrenees, Noeh, and the Chin, Midnight. It was the first BIS of the year for Noeh. Congratulations to breeders Sabrina Simard, Maxim Hudon, & Helene Marcoux, owner/handler Karen Bruneau, and owner Bernadette Ducker. 

GCH CH Everso's Toein' The Line JH 

(photo by Vicki Holloway) 

Noeh would be the only one of Saturday’s finalists to make it back to see BIS judge Linda Stevens on Sunday. Joining him were the Labrador Retriever, GCH CH Everso's Toein' The Line JH, the Norwegian Elkhound, GCH CH Vin-Melca's Daggarwood Delight, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Dynasty’s Br Donald Rockfeller, the Silky Terrier, GCH CH Karisma Heart And Soul, the Shiba Inu, GCH CH Morningstar’s Dances With Wolves, and the Briard, GCH CH Mon Amie’s Georgie Porgie Puddin’ And Pie. 

GCH CH Mon Amie’s Georgie Porgie Puddin’ and Pie 

(photo by Vicki Holloway) 

Best went to the Lab, Finn, and Reserve to the Briard, Georgie. It was also the first for Finn. Congratulations to breeder/owner Stefanie J Perrine, breeder Jay Acker, owner Michelle Mossman, and handler Robert Scott.

TOP DOGS SLUG IT OUT IN KANSAS

GCH CH Lockenhaus Rumor Has It v Kenlyn 

When we last checked in on Valley Center KS we told you that the US’ Number Two Dog All Breeds, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Hitimes What the Inferno, was judge Norm Patton BIS at Friday’s Salina Kennel Club show. 

GCH CH Sporting Fields Shameless 

(photo by Gay Glazbrook)

Danny would also be in judge David Kirkland’s final at Saturday’s Wichita Kennel Club show along with the Number Three Dog All Breeds, the Brittany, GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Fields Shameless, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Dezperado’s Hallelujah CA CGC, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH Hampton Courts Monte Cristo, the Lowchen, CH Musicbox Fig Newton At Alharin, and the nation’s Number One Dog All Breeds, the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Lockenhaus Rumor Has It v Kenlyn. It would be Rumor topping the field as she has all year, followed by the RBIS, the Whippet, Brazen. 

GCH CH Hitimes What the Inferno 

(photo by Vicki Holloway)

At Sunday’s Hutchinson Kennel Club show judge Edd Bivin would consider six of Saturday’s finalists and the Standard Poodle, GCH CH Dawin Reigate Fire Away before naming Rumor his BIS and the Pom, Danny, his RBIS. The two BIS brings Rumor’s 2015 record to 20 BIS and 40 Herding Groups. 

Judge Lesley Hiltz would close the four day set, calling the final at the Wichita Kennel Club’s encore. Staying to the end with her were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Telltale American Ride, the Whippet, Brazen, the Akita, GCH CH Mojo’s Continuation of a Myth, the aforementioned Wire Fox, the Silky Terrier, Tumbelle N Silkyence Eye Candy, the returning Standard Poodle, and the GSD, Rumor. 

Brazen, the Whippet, would take home the last big rosette of the stop while Rumor would add an RBIS to her impressive resume. Brazen is AKC’s Number Two Hound with five BIS and 22 Hound Groups. Brazen is another dog poised to enter the hallowed Top Ten Dogs All breeds. We will tell you tomorrow if she made it.

BICHON BACK2BACK BIS

GCH CH Barberry’s Take a Chance on Me 

The Bichon Frise, GCH CH Barberry’s Take a Chance on Me joined the back2back BIS club with consecutive wins at the Kennel Club Of Yorkville, Illinois’ two shows this past weekend in De Kalb IL. 

GCH CH GrandCru Rombauer 

(photo by Lynda Beam)

Saturday judge Randy Garren picked Finn out of a seven that included the Sussex Spaniel, GCH CH Clussexx Howdy Doody Time, the RBIS, the Greyhound, GCH CH GrandCru Rombauer, the Bullmastiff, GCH CH Dal Primo In 7he Making, the Border Terrier, GCH CH Meadowlakes Pants on Fire, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Char's Seattle Slew For Triple Crown, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lambluv’s Sultry sensation. 

GCH CH Baghdad A Missdemeanor 

(photo by Dow Jac Photos)

Sunday judge William Sahloff liked Finn more than he did his RBIS, the Saluki, GCH CH Baghdad A Missdemeanor, whom he liked more than the returning Sussex, Bullmastiff, Border Terrier, Pom, or OES. 

The two wins were Finn’s first BIS. Congratulations to breeders/owners Paula & Matt Abbott & Lisa Bettis, co-breeder Paula Hendricks, owner Elle Charles, and handler Ryan Wolfe.

SAGINAW VALLEY KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Rocket Power 

(photo by Rhonda Cassidy)

We return to our weekend reports with these results from the Saginaw Valley Kennel Club’s two shows in Birch Run MI. On Saturday BIS judge Ainslie Mills gathered the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, GCH CH Hardwood’s Full House, the Whippet, GCH CH Longlesson Caught In The Crossfire, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Gamegards I’ll Have Another V Braeside RN, the American Staffordshire Terrier, GCH CH Ko Bos Prometeus, the Shih Tzu, GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Rocket Power, the Dalmatian, GCH CH Merry Go Round Coach Master, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Stonepillar Steel Blu. 

GCH CH Stonepillar Steel Blu 

Her BIS was the Shih Tzu, Rocket, and her RBIS, the Bouvier, Blue. Rocket is the nation’s Number Three Toy Dog with three BIS and 35 Toy Groups. We wouldn’t be surprised to find Rocket among the Top Ten Dogs All Breeds when we compile the weekend’s results. 

GCH CH Gamegards I’ll Have Another V Braeside RN 

(photo by Lynda Beam)

Sunday judge Joy Brewster would see the same seven, save one, the Sussex Spaniel, GCH CH Remedi’s Churchill Downs. She would name the Bouvier, Blue, her Best, and the Rottweiler, Indie, her Reserve. Blue is the country’s Number Two Herding Dog with three BIS and 11 Herding Groups.

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA KC

GCH CH Raydach’s Ride My Ducati Sw 

(photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)

Our newest Dog2Watch, the Wirehaired Dachshund, GCH CH Raydach’s Ride My Ducati Sw was in Monroeville PA this weekend posting back2back BIS at the Western Pennsylvania Kennel Club’s two shows. 

GCH CH Crusade Rock Crystal 

On Saturday judge Bill Shelton would pick Ducati out of a lineup that included the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Mar-K’s Sunrise At Midnight, the RBIS, the Standard Schnauzer, GCH CH Crusade Rock Crystal, the Scottish Terrier, GCH CH Invercrest Gotcha Girl, the Toy Manchester Terrier, GCH CH Cottage Lakes Our Lady Of Fatima, the Boston Terrier, GCH CH Weywoods Fortune Knocks, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Shadomoons The Competitive Edge RN CA. 

GCH CH Entourage de Couture 

Judge Charlotte Patterson would name Ducati her Best and the French Bulldog, GCH CH Entourage de Couture, her Reserve on Sunday after considering the Pointer, GCH CH Hipoint Here Comes The Sun, the Samoyed, GCH CH Pebbles Run Play It Again Ham, the West Highland White Terrier, GCH CH The Boss De New Gryffindor, the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, GCH CH Sonnus Filho (Sanchez), and the returning Australian Shepherd. 

The two wins, Ducati’s fourth & fifth of the year, make him the Number Three Hound.

GREATER ORANGE PARK DOG CLUB

GCH CH Doc's Greyborn North Star Of Acadia 

The Weimaraner, GCH CH Doc's Greyborn North Star Of Acadia, made the most of the Greater Orange Park Dog Club’s two shows this weekend in Elkton FL, taking both of the top prizes. 

GCH CH Ceilidh's Deep River Haute Couture 

(photo by Carrie Lenhart) 

On Saturday judge Linda More liked Bella more than she did the RBIS, the Smooth Collie, GCH CH Ceilidh's Deep River Haute Couture, whom she liked more than the 15” Beagle, CH Bartag Serius Trouble, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Voss Super Cops Tank, the Kerry Blue Terrier, GCH CH Soleilbleus Kiss of Everglory CGC, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Bravos Run, Lola, Run, or the Shiba Inu, GCH CH Frerose Good Time Charlie. 

GCH CH Frerose Good Time Charlie

Sunday judge Robert Vandiver would see the same seven save one, the Wire Fox Terrier, GCH CH Fyrewyre Fit To Be Tied and name Bella his Best and the Shiba Inu his Reserve. Bella has three BIS nine trips to the final ring this year, all in the last two weekends.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY IN ALABAMA

GCH CH Ashdown’s Time to Thrill 

When we last checked in on Columbiana AL, we told you that the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Ashdown’s Time to Thrill, picked up his second consecutive BIS at Friday’s Birmingham Kennel Club show. Alan and handler Linda Pitts would do it again at Saturday’s Tuscaloosa Kennel Club under judge Charles Olvis. 

GCH CH Hill Country’s Tag I’m It 

(photo by Gay Glazbrook)

Challenging Alan for the win were the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, GCH CH Bubblegum V Tum-Tums Vriendjes, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, GCH CH Derby’s Toast with Gusto, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Hampton Court Broxden What In Carnation, the RBIS, the Pug, GCH CH Hill Country’s Tag I’m It, the Bichon Frise, GCH CH Overtop Niort, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Copperridges Unforgettable. Alan would finish the weekend with three BIS and 14 Sporting Groups on the year. 

GCH CH Kimik’s Who Dunnit 

(photo by Tanner Congleton) 

Alan, the Pug, JJ, and the Swissie, Gus, would all return for Sunday’s Birmingham Kennel Club encore. Joining them in judge Elizabeth Muthard’s final were the Rhodesian Ridgeback, GCH CH Celtic Lores Moonlight And Magic CGC, the Welsh Terrier, CH Shaireab’s Bayleigh Wolverine, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Kimik’s Who Dunnit, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Coventry Country Squire. 

Judge Muthard’s BIS was JJ, the Pug, and her RBIS was the Tibetan Terrier, Clue. JJ has been among the top Toy Dogs for three seasons now. This year JJ is the Number Five Toy Dog with two BIS and eight Toy Groups.

BREEDER/OWNER/HANDLER BIS

GCH CH McMagic’s Mojo 

We start our Monday Mop Up in West Springfield MA where the Troy Kennel Club had the preferred Saturday spot for their show. The seven dogs that BIS judge John Wade considered were the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Nautilus Keystone, the Scottish Deerhound, GCH CH Hobbara’s I Dreamed A Dream, the Samoyed, GCH CH McMagic’s Mojo, the Sooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Absolutely Signature, the Pekingese, GCH CH Pequest General Tso, the French Bulldog, GCH CH Iacta Alea Est De La Bete, and the Bearded Collie, GCH CH Classical’s My Turn. 

GCH CH Absolutely Signature 

 (photo by Rhonda Cassidy) 

Taking the BIS was the Samoyed, Mojo. Collecting the RBIS was the Smooth Fox, Bradley. It was the first BIS this year for Mojo. Our congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Patricia McCallum. 

GCH CH Hobbara’s I Dreamed A Dream 

The Trap Falls Kennel Club would take over on Sunday and ask judge Edward Lyons Jr to name his top two. The seven that stayed to the end were the Gordon Setter, GCH CH Skara Braes I Was Worth The Wait, the above named Deerhound, the Leonburger, GCH CH A Feiner Eros, the Smooth Fox, the returning Peke, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Geribob Salishan To The Manor Born, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Cityside Splitting The Defense. 

GCH CH Pequest General Tso 

Taking home the big rosette was the Deerhound, Violet. Packing up the reserve ribbon was the Peke, the General. It was the first BIS for the two year old Deerhound. Congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Shawnine Cirincione and breeders/owners Anthony Cirincione & Terry Rizzitiello.

IT'S THE COCKER AGAIN IN ALABAMA

GCH CH Ashdown’s Time to Thrill 

In Columbiana AL the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Ashdown’s Time to Thrill, made it two it a row, taking the top prize at the Birmingham Kennel Club show. 

GCH CH Derby’s Toast with Gusto 

Challenging Alan for judge Fred Bassett’s attention were the Rhodesian Ridgeback, GCH CH Celtic Lores Moonlight And Magic CGC, the RBIS, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, GCH CH Derby’s Toast with Gusto, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Hampton Court Broxden What In Carnation, the Pug, GCH CH Hill Country’s Tag I’m It, the Tibetan Terrier, GCH CH Kimik’s Who Dunnit, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Kosmar Striking Back Of Bridgelady. 

The win, Alan’s second in 12 trips to the final ring this year, makes him the Number Six Sporting Dog.

COCKER BEST IN ALABAMA

GCH CH Ashdown’s Time to Thrill 

The Tuscaloosa Kennel Club kicked off the show week and a four day set in Columbiana AL on Thursday. Judge Ken Buxton had the day one final and his pick of the Black Cocker Spaniel, GCH CH Ashdown’s Time to Thrill, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Shalomar Maestros Masterpiece, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Phillmar Superman, the CH Shaireab Bayleigh Wolverine, the Maltese, GCH CH Euphoria Rhapsody Locked In A Tower, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH Sundancer Foxy Lady, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Coventry Country Squire. 

GCH CH Coventry Country Squire 

He chose the Cocker as his Best In Show and the Corgi as his Reserve. It was the first BIS of the year for the Cocker, Alan. Congratulations to breeders/owners Genea White Jones & Bruce Van Deman, owners Carolee Douglas & Jackie Beaudoin, and handler Linda Pitt.

TOP DOGS GATHER IN KANSAS

GCH CH Hitimes What the Inferno 

(photo by Rhonda Cassidy) 

The nation’s Number Two Dog All Breeds, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Hitimes What the Inferno, started his week with a Group One at the limited breed Kansas Toy Dog Club show in Valley Center KS. He followed that win with a BIS at Friday’s Salina Kennel Club show over the Number One Dog, the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Lockenhaus Rumor Has It v Kenlyn, who took the RBIS. 

GCH CH Lockenhaus Rumor Has It v Kenlyn 

 Joining Danny and Rumor in judge Norm Patton’s final were the Number Four Dog, the Brittany, GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome, the Whippet, GCH CH Sporting Fields Shameless, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Dezperado's Hallelujah CA CGC, the Bedlington Terrier, GCH CH First Class Willow Wind The Phoenix, and the Chow Chow, GCH CH Eastern-Magic Fly Me Safe. 

The field is starting to spread out as we enter the second quarter of the season. Danny, now with ten BIS and 26 Toy groups, trails Rumor by about 8500 points, but leads the Number Three Dog, the Skye Terrier, GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie, by around 3500 points. We’ll keep our eye on Kansas this weekend.

CHESHIRE KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Legacy Random Titleist 

First in with results today is the Cheshire Kennel Club who opened a three day set in West Springfield MA. The seven dogs making the day one final were the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Legacy Random Titleist, the Scottish Deerhound, GCH CH Hobarra’s I Dreamed a Dream, the Mastiff, GCH CH Goldleaf's Trouble Coming CGC, the Airedale Terrier, GCH CH Joval Sweet Time, the Pekingese, GCH CH Pequest General Tso, the French Bulldog, GCH CH Iacta Alea Est De La Bete, and the German Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Kyshara’s Pot of Gold. 

GCH CH Goldleaf's Trouble Coming CGC Judge 

Frank Washabaugh’s BIS was the Springer, Titleist, and his RBIS was the Masti, Aji. It was the third BIS in eight final appearances this year for Titleist.

CHINTIMINI KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Imaginabull’s First Edition 

Our last weekend report comes in from Albany OR where the Chintimini Kennel Club hosted two shows. On Saturday the Miniature Bull Terrier, GCH CH Imaginabull’s First Edition, was judge Dr Niksa Lemo BIS. The doctor also liked the Tibetan Mastiff, GCH CH Dreamcatcher Major Victory of Loki CGC, whom he named his RBIS. 

GCH CH Dreamcatcher Major Victory of Loki CGC 

Rounding out Saturday’s final were the Golden Retriever, GCH CH Sandpiper's Let Freedom Ring, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Jakar Pamir Anam Cara Summer Storm, the Toy Poodle, GCH CH North Well Vivian Jp Rose Queen, the Bulldog, GCH CH Wilson's I'm Your Handyman, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Brocade Lil Deuce Coupe Barjen. 

Saxon first caught our attention when he swept all five Terrier Groups at January’s huge Rose City Classic in Portland OR. Sunday’s win was his second BIS in as many weekends and his second in nine trips to the final ring this year. 

GCH CH Quiet Creeks Limited Edition Sunday 

judge Angela Porpora would see the Saxon, the same Golden & Poodle, the Bloodhound, GCH CH Quiet Creeks Limited Edition, the Bullmastiff, GCH CH Banstock N Highpoint New Day Bruin At Kimo, the American Eskimo Dog, GCH CH Nuuktok’s Atka Inukshuk, and the Norwegian Buhund, GCH CH Hundehaven’s Kendall CGC. 

GCH CH Banstock N Highpoint New Day Bruin At Kimo 

She would choose the Bloodhound, Bob, as her top dog, and the Bullmastiff, Bruin, as her runner up. It was the first BIS in three final attempts this year for Bob and handler Bruce Schultz. Congratulations to Bruce and breeder/owner Susan LaCroix-Hamil.

KERN COUNTY KENNEL CLUB

GCH CH Vin-Melca’s Daggarwood Delight 

The San Joaquin Valley, once the world’s breadbasket, was the site of this past weekend’s Kern County Kennel Club show in Bakersfield CA. Saturday ended with judge Judy Webb in the final ring with the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, GCH CH Javahill Surf2 An 8 Second Ride BN RN, the Norwegian Elkhound, GCH CH Vin-Melca’s Daggarwood Delight, the Doberman Pinscher, GCH CH Excelsia’s He Thinks He’s Wonderful, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, GCH CH Bryr Rose Matisse, the Pomeranian, GCH CH Hitimes What the Inferno, the Lhasa Apso, GCH CH Rufkin’s Hunk Of Burnin Love, and the Australian Cattle Dog, GCH CH Kokopelli's SoBe It. 

GCH CH Hitimes What the Inferno 

(photo by Vicki Holloway)

Finishing one/two were the Elkhound, Duffy, and the Pom, Danny. It was the second BIS in four final attempts this year for Duffy and legendary breeder/owner/handler Pat Trotter.

GCH CH Foxboro N Shardust Authentic 

Duffy and Pat would be back on Sunday to see BIS judge Michael Dougherty along with the English Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Foxboro N Shardust Authentic, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Bigluv’s Lady Isabella RA CGC, the Irish Terrier, CH Rockledge Ms Lexi Of Meath, the Pom, Danny, the Keeshond, GCH CH Skyline Unit of Measure, and the Bouvier des Flandres, GCH CH Bon Idee’s Made You Look CGC. 

GCH CH Skyline Unit of Measure 

Judge Dougherty would name the Springer, Maddox, his Best and the Keeshond, Cubit, his Reserve. Maddox is the nation’s Number Five Sporting Dog with four BIS and 11 Sporting Groups.