Reminding you of the competitors:
From the Toy Group, Brussels Griffon, Newton
From the Hound Group, Whippet, Brazen
From the Non-Sporting Group: Bichon Frise, Flynn
From the Sporting Group: Clumber Spaniel, Angus
From the Working Group: Boxer, Devlin
From the Herding Group: Puli, Preston
From the Terrier Group: Norwich Terrier, Tanner Continue reading 2016 AKC National Championship: Best in Show Winner
As we go into the Best in Breed competition, I wanted to remind you of who the competitors will be.
From the Toy Group, Brussels Griffon, Newton
From the Hound Group, Whippet, Brazen
From the Non-Sporting Group: Bichon Frise, Flynn
From the Sporting Group: Clumber Spaniel, Angus
From the Working Group: Boxer, Devlin
From the Herding Group: Puli, Preston
From the Terrier Group: Norwich Terrier, Tanner
Good luck to all of them!
Coming up next: the winner
Winning the Terrier Group tonight: Norwich Terrier
Runners up: Border Terrier, Norfolk Terrier, Airedale Terrier
Winner Info: GCHS CH Taliesin Twice As Nice, owned by Lisa Sons and Jeff & Kim Sime. Call sign Tanner.
Next up: The all-important Best in Show!
Last night, we featured dogs who were shown by their owners. Tonight, we present the Best in Show competition for those dogs handled by their breeders. About 80% of show dogs are shown by their owners, while some are shown by professional handlers. Only a few are shown by the breeder (unless the breeder is also the owner).
I like that the AKC has chosen to feature both the BBE and the National Owner Handler Series; these aren’t things you ever see on TV. Continue reading 2016 AKC National Championship: Bred by Exhibitor Best in Show
Taking the top prize: the Puli Preston, who is the top-ranked dog of all breeds in the country
Followed by: Shetland Sheepdog, Belgian Sheepdog, Smooth Collie
Winner Info: GCHB CH Cordmaker Mister Blue Sky, owned by E. Charles, J. Beaudoin, L. Pitts, P. Kelly, and S. Huebner. Call Sign Preston
Next Up: Best Bred by Exhibitor Finals
Tonight’s working group competition was won by: Devlin, the Boxer. I love that the judge had a rose for him!
Runners up were: Doberman Pinscher, Portuguese Water Dog, Mastiff
Winner Info: GCHP CH Mephisto’s Speak Of The Devil, owned by Mrs. Jack Billhardt and Sergio Tenenbaum.
Next up: The Herding Group
This dog was having a blast, but sure did take his time completing the course!
The evening’s proceedings are starting now with the working group in conformation, so I need to stop posting videos and get busy paying attention to the competition!
I lost track of this woman after she finished her competition, so I didn’t get a chance to catch her name, but it sure is fun to watch a dog go through an agility course! I’d so like to try this, but I have two problems: bad knees and dogs who don’t listen. Not sure which would hinder me more!
Meet Shannon Piquet and her 15″ Beagle, Gabriel. Shannon is 14 years old and competes in Obedience, Rally, Junior Handling, Conformation, Lure Coursing, Drag Racing, and Agility. Continue reading Junior Handler Shannon and Gabriel
Best in Group: the Clumber Spaniel
Followed by: Cocker Spaniel (ASCOB), English Springer Spaniel, German Shorthaired Pointer
Winner info: GCHS CH Clussexx Man Of Steel, owned by Reg J. Hubbard, W. & K. Holbrook, and B Dowd. Call sign Angus.
That’s it for tonight. Come back tomorrow for more from the 2016 AKC National Championships from Orlando.