FOXHOUND LEADS THE PACK

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GCH CH Kiarry’s Pandora’s Box Best In Show Daily)
The Boardwalk Kennel Club of May County wrapped up the fiveday stay in Wildwood NJ with their second show of the set.  Read about days 1-4 here.  The seven dogs making the final final werethe Irish Water Spaniel, GCH CH Whistlestop’s Riley on Fire, the AmericanFoxhound, GCH CH Kiarry’s Pandora’s Box, the Great Dane, GCH CH Longo Miller NLore's Diamond Lil, the Scottish Terrier, CH Invercrest Surely Why Not, thePug, GCH CH Hill Country Tag I’m It, the Xoloitzcuintli, GCH CH Bayshore GiorgioArmani, and the Briard, CH Deja Vu Mia Cool As A Cucumber.
GCH CH Longo Miller N Lore's Diamond Lil
The two judge Joan Scott liked were her BIS, Jewel, and theDane, Scout.  It was the seventh BIS ofthe young season for Jewel and breeder/owner/handler Lisa Miller.

MARCHING THROUGH GEORGIA

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GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare
The Miniature Pinscher, GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare,closed the four day stop in Atlanta with her second BIS of the visit.  Sunday’s Lawrenceville Kennel Club final wasin the hands of Ken McDermott who preferred Classie to the German WirehairedPointer, GCH CH Mt View’s Ripsnorter Silver Charm, the Afghan Hound, GCH CHTells Matrix Reloaded, the Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Kenro’s Witching Hour, hisRBIS, the Russell Terrier, GCH CH Goldsands Columbus, the Bichon Frise, GCH CHOvertops and the Winner Is, and the Australian Shepherd, GCH CH Copperridge'sSugar N Spice.
GCH CH Goldsands Columbus (Photo by Lynda Beam)
The win, Classie’s sixth of the year, has her sitting as theNumber Three Dog All Breeds.

TWO IN ST JO MO

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GCH CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova (Photo by Jeffrey Hanlin)
The place to be in the Heartland this weekend for fancierswas St Joseph MO for the hometown kennel club’s two shows.  Saturday Betty Ann Stenmark lined up theEnglish Springer Spaniel, GCH CH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova, the Basset Hound,GCH CH Topsfield-Sanchu Eeenie Meenie Miney Moe, the Doberman Pinscher, MiraViaUR Time is Gonna Come, the Norwich Terrier, GCH CH Skyscots Texas Hold’Em, theShih Tzu, GCH CH Symarun's Love T'Look, the Standard Poodle, GCH CH DawinHearts on Fire, and the Old English Sheepdog, GCH CH Lambluv Live The Dream.
GCH CH Symarun's Love T'Look
Claiming the top two prizes were the Springer, Peyton, withthe BIS, and the Shih Tzu, Looker, with the RBIS.  2012’s Number Two Dog All Breeds takes three2013 BIS into the Garden next week.
GCH CH Topsfield-Sanchu Eeenie Meenie Miney Moe
Sunday’s closer was called by Fred Bassett who saw the same Springer& Basset, the Rottweiler, GCH CH Hemlock's Jack of Hearts RA, the SmoothFox Terrier, GCH CH High Mountain Everso in Command, the Papillon, GCH CH Blairwynn’sHe Gives Me Chills, the Lhasa Apso, Monarch’ s Destination Dreamscape, and theGerman Shepherd Dog, GCH CH Wolf Creek Galaxy Of Merivern.
Judge Bassett would go with the Basset, Tiger, as his Bestand choose Peyton, the Springer, as his Reserve.  Tiger was 2012’s Number One Basset Hound andNumber Seven Hound with eight BIS and 48 Hound Groups.  Congratulations to breeders/owners ClaudiaOrlandi & Claire Steidel and handler Bryan Martin.

SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS KC

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GCH CH Dante’s Fire When Ready HOF (Photo by Lynda Beam)
Here in the Mid-South the action was in Pine Bluff AR withthe Southeast Arkansas Kennel Club. Saturday judge Jon Cole assembled the Curly-Coated Retriever, GCH CH Clarion'sBlackberry Bramble, the Saluki, GCH CH Sandstorm Blue Nile Bubbles of Jatara,the Boxer, GCH CH Winfall I Dream of Style, the Colored Bull Terrier, Arnold´sJavarke Queen @ Some Okies, the Papillon, GCH CH Involvo King of Pop, theSchipperke, GCH CH Dante’s Fire When Ready HOF, and the Smooth Collie, GCH CH Row-BarsHeartbreaker.
GCH CH Involvo King of Pop
His top two were the Schipperke, TJ, and the Papillon,Jackson.  It’s the second of the year forthe winningest Schipperke in AKC history.
GCH CH Aubrey’s Tails of Mystery
On Sunday Gene Blake would see TJ and the same Curly-Coat, Saluki,& Boxer.  Joining them were theNorwich Terrier, Norieland Gentleman Jack, the Pomeranian, CH Jan Le's Deck TheWalls, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Aubrey’s Tails of Mystery.  Judge Blake would go with the Cardigan, Libby,as his Best and TJ, the Schipperke, as his Reserve.  It’s the second of the year for 2012’s NumberTwo Herding Dog.

GIANT BACK2BACK BIS IN NM

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GCH CH Skansen’s Harvard
We don’t see too many dog shows in New Mexico which is apity as the land of enchantment is a terrific spot to visit.  The Giant Schnauzer, GCH CH Skansen’sHarvard, made the most of the Hobbs New Mexico Kennel Club’s two shows in theirhometown this weekend, posting back2back BIS. 
CH Tang Dynasty Rocky
The day one final featured Harvard, the Labrador Retriever,GCH CH Briarwood’s Whisky on the Rock, the Basenji, GCH CH Ahmar NahrsHalleujah Makes a Joyful Noise, the Miniature Schnauzer, GCH CH Allaruth JustKidding v Sole Baye, the Chinese Crested, CH Ghostmar’s Dark Shadows, theFrench Bulldog, CH Euforia Tarrab, and Dr Donald Gill’s RBIS, the BorderCollie, CH Tang Dynasty Rocky.
GCH CH  RainbowSplash’s Ruggedly Handsome
On Sunday Barbara Dempsey Alderman preferred Harvard to abovenamed Basenji, Miniature Schnauzer, & Chinese Crested, her RBIS, theBrittany, GCH CH  Rainbow Splash’sRuggedly Handsome, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Vaje’s Jethrene Bodine, and theAustralian Shepherd, GCH CH Harmony Hills Money Talks.
It’s the first of the year for Harvard and owner/handlerGreg Reyna, who finished 2012 with two all breed BIS and nine WorkingGroups.  Congratulations to Greg, breederSylvia Hammarstrom, and owner Judi Boston.

SHARING A NATION'S GRIEF

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Before I head over to the Orange County Convention Center to cover the first day of the 2012 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, I join the millions of people in the US and around the world that grieve over the tragic loss of life yesterday in Connecticut.  Any loss of life is tragic, but the death of one so young is bewildering and incomprehensible.  I may be a maudlin old man, but as a father and grandfather, my tears are genuine.

I will gather up my gear and go to the dog show this morning because that's the only response to senseless tragedy, keeping moving forward.  I don't want to hear the "what ifs" or another debate on gun control.  I simply hope that those families that lost their precious children find the support and strength to keep moving forward.  As you go about your business today take a moment and grieve with those families, send them your support, and be thankful for the day you have today.

I will enjoy myself today, but I won't be quite as exuberant as usual.  I know I don't won't to hear any complaints for those that don't win today.  Whatever happens you are here today. 

IT'S A NEW SHOW SEASON!

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We haven’t even said a proper good-bye to 2012, but we arealready looking forward to 2013’s first shows.

It’s hard to beat the Kennel Club of Palm Springs and itslimited breed warm-ups for a place to start the doggy new year.  The venue combines all the glitz and glamorof Southern California in one of the US’ most beautiful areas.  In addition to the palm trees, mountains, andthe rat pack history, you get a look at some of the most beautiful dogsanywhere.   The Desert Empire Terrier Club Of SouthernCalifornia, the Toy Dog Breeders Association Of Southern California, and theSand To Sea Non-Sporting Association Of Southern California will kick it offwith entries of 372, 356, & 369, respectively.  They will be joined on Friday by the SouthernCalifornia Sporting Dog Fanciers and the Inland Empire Hound Club Of SouthernCalifornia bringing the total entry to over 2400 in the five groups.   This year’s two all breed shows have drawn 6500dogs.   Now if you want to play what if games, a dog couldwalk away with over 7000 points to start the season.
If you are going to Palm Springs for the first time, or ifyou have never strayed very far from the Indio polo fields on your past trips,we think you should do a DRIVE BY of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, billed asthe world’s largest rotating tramcar. The ten minute rid takes you up the sheer cliffs of Chino Canyon to thetram’s mountain station, 8,516 feet above sea level.  Just a half hour from the show grounds onyour way back to your regular life, it’s worth the time Not for those squeamishabout heights and it will be cool in January, but you’ll get a view you willremember a lifetime.
We haven’t eaten there ourselves, but we hear really goodthings about El Mirasol, 140 East Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs.   One of the things we learned in our 25 yearsin California is that Mexican food can be every bit as complex as our owncountry’s.  Put something adventurous inyour DOGGY BAG.
There are other options this first weekend.  Columbiana County Kennel Club and theRubber City Kennel Club will team up for three all breedshows in Tallmadge OH.  The take won’t beas large as Palm Springs, but the over 3300 points available could make for avery nice beginning.    The North Star ToyDog Club, the North Star Working Group Association, and the North Star HerdingGroup Club will open on Friday for the Land O' Lakes Kennel Club’s two allbreed offerings Saturday and Sunday.  Wecan’t think of a better excuse to wear your fur coat.
Texas fanciers will head for Glen Rose TX wherethe North Texas Non-Sportinng Association will open fot the Nolan River KennelClub’s two all breed shows. Our three remaining options are thoughtfully arrayed fromNew England to Florida.   The Merrimack Valley Kennel Club opens theseason with a weekend in Fitchburg MA, the Clemson Kennel Club will do two inPendleton SC, and the Greater Daytona Dog Fanciers Association will keep youwarm for two days in Deland FL. 
Remember, you can get your dog’s photo and win on Dog ShowPoop for free, just become a DSP Contributor and send us in a show report.  This week we had to do our own research for aDRIVE BY and DOGGY BAG recommendations. Hopefully, our readers will help us out next week.  This is gonna be a great year.