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Westminster 2016: Stragglers from Best in Breed Competition

Hitimes What the Inferno (Pomeranian)
Hitimes What the Inferno (Pomeranian)

All of today’s pictures are from Westminster Kennel Club’s website.

The last two results have now been posted from today’s Best in Breed competitions. Winners were:

Miniature Poodle: #22 GCH Durandel Dance With Me

Pomeranian: #9: GCH Hitimes What the Inferno (pictured here)

Westminster 2016: Herding Group Best in Breed List

Pictures of a few of the Best in Breed dogs from today’s Westminster preliminary judging.

Jango CM2 (Spanish Water Dog)
Jango CM2 (Spanish Water Dog)

Pleasant Acre Creekwood Rock Star (Rough Collie)
Pleasant Acre Creekwood Rock Star (Rough Collie)
Kokopelli's Sobe It (Australian Cattle Dog)
Kokopelli’s Sobe It (Australian Cattle Dog)
Aberlours Doctor Zhivago (Bearded Collie)
Aberlours Doctor Zhivago (Bearded Collie)
Celebre Journey to Chantryile (Belgian Sheepdog)
Celebre Journey to Chantryile (Belgian Sheepdog)
Directed Verdict Du Cadre Noir at Sandcastle (Belgian Tervuren)
Directed Verdict Du Cadre Noir at Sandcastle (Belgian Tervuren)
Viggo Artos Dell Albera (Bergamasco)
Viggo Artos Dell Albera (Bergamasco)
Caliente Dangerous Gale Force Winds (Canaan Dog)
Caliente Dangerous Gale Force Winds (Canaan Dog)

All of today’s pictures are from Westminster Kennel Club’s website.

Below is the list of winners for each breed in the Herding Group. My pick for tonight is the German Shepherd, in memory of my hero, Jethro, who was killed recently in the line of duty. Continue reading Westminster 2016: Herding Group Best in Breed List

Westminster 2016: Non-Sporting Best in Breed List

A few of today’s winners from Westminster breed judging:

Nuuktok's Atka
Nuuktok’s Atka Inukshuk (American Eskimo Dog)
Sabe's Simply Invincible (Boston Terrier)
Sabe’s Simply Invincible (Boston Terrier)
Imperious Hamitup Southern Bell (Bulldog)
Imperious Hamitup Southern Bell (Bulldog)
Marbo's Wild Blue Skies (Chinese Shar-Pei)
Marbo’s Wild Blue Skies (Chinese Shar-Pei)
Flamingstar The Lion King (Chow Chow)
Flamingstar The Lion King (Chow Chow)
Merry Go Round Coach Master (Dalmatian)
Merry Go Round Coach Master (Dalmatian)
Mickywins Mainio Skandia (Finnish Spitz)
Mickywins Mainio Skandia (Finnish Spitz)
Madriglace Gingery Jet Setter (Lowchen)
Madriglace Gingery Jet Setter (Lowchen)
Bonchien Lawless V Jet (Schipperke)
Bonchien Lawless V Jet (Schipperke)
Bayshore Stonehaven Manny Machado (Xoloitzcuintli)
Bayshore Stonehaven Manny Machado (Xoloitzcuintli)

All of today’s pictures are from Westminster Kennel Club’s website.

The full list of breed winners is below. I’m picking the Chow-Chow to win tonight, in memory of my friend Reuben. Continue reading Westminster 2016: Non-Sporting Best in Breed List

Westminster 2016: Toy Group Best in Breed List

The Toy Group was a little shy today. Only one picture was posted online!

Kimro's Miss Vera Vain (Min Pin)
Kimro’s Miss Vera Vain (Min Pin)

All of today’s pictures are from Westminster Kennel Club’s website.

Results from each breed competition are below. I’m going to pick the Yorkie to take tonight’s best in group competition.
Continue reading Westminster 2016: Toy Group Best in Breed List

Westminster 2016: Hound Group Best in Breed List

Not all of the dogs had pictures online, but here are a few of the winners of today’s best in breed competition in the hound group.

Twisted Creek Gentleman Start Your Engines (Redbone Coonhound)
Twisted Creek Gentleman Start Your Engines (Redbone Coonhound)

Phaererin Agustinho CM (Portuguese Podengo Pequeno)
Phaererin Agustinho CM (Portuguese Podengo Pequeno)

X'Plorer's Star for Patriot (Beagle, 13 inch)
X’Plorer’s Star for Patriot (Beagle, 13 inch)
GCH Sporting Fields Shameless (Whippet)
GCH Sporting Fields Shameless (Whippet)

Cherry Creek Confetti (Treeing Walker Coonhound)
Cherry Creek Confetti (Treeing Walker Coonhound)
Baghdad Eleganza Extravaganza (Saluki)
Baghdad Eleganza Extravaganza (Saluki)

All of today’s pictures are from Westminster Kennel Club’s website.

Results for each breed are below. My pick? I think I’m going to go with the Redbone Coonhound to win tonight’s group competition. And this just may be my next dog. They’re beautiful! Continue reading Westminster 2016: Hound Group Best in Breed List

Preliminary Terrier Breed Results, Westminster 2015

Not all of the breeds have been judged yet, but listed below are the results available as of 2:45 pm.

AIREDALE TERRIER: GCH Joval Sweet Time
AUSTRALIAN TERRIER: GCH Dunham Lake Unanimous Decision
BEDLINGTON TERRIER: GCH Lamz Strike A Pose RN CAA CGC
BORDER TERRIER: Ch Tilted Kilt I’M The Taxman
BULL TERRIER (COLORED): Ch Action Spark Of The Divine CA CGC
BULL TERRIER (WHITE): Ch Actions Formula For A Queen
CAIRN TERRIER: GCH Captain’s Destiny Taylor Made
CESKY TERRIER: GCH Milenka’s Hector In Act Four
DANDIE DINMONT TERRIER: GCH King’s Mtn. Angelina Ballerina (Finally, one of my picks won! Of course, there were only 2 entries in this breed, so I had a 50/50 chance.)
FOX TERRIER, SMOOTH: Ch Hampton Court Broxden What In Carnation
FOX TERRIER, WIRE: Ch Hampton Court’s Monte Cristo
GLEN OF IMAAL TERRIER: GCH Finnabair Ardmore Ned
KERRY BLUE TERRIER: GCH Kallehan’s Timeless Classic Styling For Blue Mtn
MINIATURE BULL TERRIER: GCH Cambria’s Kid N Play
NORFOLK TERRIER: Ch Yarrow Venerie Winning Ticket
NORWICH TERRIER: GCH Dancy’s Rough Rider
PARSON RUSSELL TERRIER: GCH Ardsley Run Heaven Sent
RAT TERRIER: GCH Stoneybays Ur Martini’s Serv’D CM
RUSSELL TERRIER: GCH Goldsand’s Billie Jean
SCOTTISH TERRIER: GCH Mcvan’s To Russia With Love
SEALYHAM TERRIER: Ch Avalonis New Olympian
SKYE TERRIER: GCH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie
WELSH TERRIER: GCH Shaireab’s Bayleigh Maid Of Honor

More results posted between 5 and 8 pm, with Best in Group judging to begin at 8 pm.

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!

Preliminary Working Breed Results, Westminster 2015

Not all of the working breeds are posted yet, but here is the current list as of 2:30 this afternoon.

AKITA: GCH Mojo’s Continuation Of A Myth
ALASKAN MALAMUTE: GCH Peace River’s Gathers No Moss At Sunstra
ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOG: Ch Full Circle Tip Of London Tower
BLACK RUSSIAN TERRIER: GCH Russian Bears Not Just Another Rock Starr
BOXER: Ch Mephisto’s Speak Of The Devil
BULLMASTIFF: Ch Johari’s He’s All The Money On Wallstreet
CHINOOK: Ch Forever Greene Tagluk CGC
DOBERMAN PINSCHER: GCH Kamterra’s Legato
GIANT SCHNAUZER: GCH Skansen’s Holy Knight
GREAT DANE: GCH Tue-J’s Pacific Category Five
GREAT PYRENEES: GCH Guardenia’s Splish Splash
GREATER SWISS MOUNTAIN DOG: GCH Derby’s Toast With Gusto
KOMONDOR: GCH Quintessential Chauncey
KUVASZ: GCH Aegys Set Fire To The Rain RN
MASTIFF: GCH Goldleaf’s Trouble Coming CGC
NEAPOLITAN MASTIFF: GCH Ironwood’s Papparrazi
PORTUGUESE WATER DOG: GCH Claircreek Impression De Matisse
ROTTWEILER: GCH Gamegards I’Ll Have Another V Braeside
SAMOYED: GCH Pebbles’ Run Play It Again Ham
ST. BERNARD: GCH Szajda’s Neverending Story CGC
STANDARD SCHNAUZER: GCH Mistic’s Longfellow Serenade
TIBETAN MASTIFF: GCH Comancheria’s Ciye Chiricahua Cochise

More results between 5 and 8 pm, with Best in Group judging to begin at 8 pm.

Next up: The mighty Terriers!

Preliminary Sporting Breed Results, Westminster 2015

Not all breeds in the Sporting Group are reported yet, but here’s what we have as of 2:20 pm on Day Two of Westminster 2015. Keep in mind that this group’s dogs are listed in alphabetical order by their function, then by their name, such as “Retriever, Labrador” rather than the more common “Labrador Retriever”.

POINTER: GCH Hipoint Here Comes The Sun
POINTER, GERMAN SHORTHAIRED: Ch Ehrenvogel Achy Breaky Heart
POINTER, GERMAN WIREHAIRED: GCH Reece Afterhours Periwinkle RN RATN CGC
RETRIEVER, LABRADOR: Ch Lobuff Hollyridge Brookstone Savannah
SPANIEL, BOYKIN: GCH Pocotaligo’s Nama Karoo MH JHR
SPANIEL, COCKER, ASCOB (Any Solid Color Other than Black): GCH Trinity’s Tucked Under His Wing
SPANIEL, COCKER, BLACK: GCH Ashdown’s Time To Thrill
SPANIEL, COCKER, PARTI-COLOR: GCH Sherwood & Lomapoint Captain Crunch
SPANIEL, ENGLISH COCKER: GCH Foxwoods Rock Of Cashel
SPANIEL, IRISH WATER: GCH Mallyree Here Comes The Son RN CGC
SPINONE ITALIANO: GCH Sweetbriar’s Diamonds Are Forever JH
WEIMARANER: GCH Doc’s Greyborn North Star Of Acadia

More Best in Breed results between 5 and 8 pm, with Best in Group judging starting at 8 pm.
Next up: Preliminary results from the Working Group.

Westminster 2015 – Non-Sporting Breeds are Final

(Photo:  Westminster Kennel Club)
(Photo: Westminster Kennel Club)

Best in Breed results from the Non-Sporting Group:

AMERICAN ESKIMO DOG: GCH Nuuktok’s Atka Inukshuk
BICHONS FRISES: GCH Saks Winning Card
BOSTON TERRIER: GCH Ken’s N’ Roobarb N’ The Horse Ya Rode In On
BULLDOG: GCH Just Lonestar Bright Lights Big City
CHINESE SHAR-PEI: GCH Shine’s Deck The Halls
CHOW CHOW: Kun Lun Of Anna Kennel
COTON DE TULEAR: Ch Mi-Toi’s Burberry At Justincredible
DALMATIAN: Ch Merry Go Round Coach Master
FINNISH SPITZ: GCH Dv9k9’s Red Hot Star
FRENCH BULLDOG: GCH Fulla Bull Soulja Boy
KEESHOND: GCH Skyline’s Unit Of Measure
LHASA APSO: GCH Kumi Kian Strike A Pose
LOWCHEN: GCH Madriglace Gingery Jet Setter
NORWEGIAN LUNDEHUND: Ch Fransiska Lundejeger Lonewolf
POODLE (MINI): GCH Surrey Cherry Garcia
POODLE (STD): GCH Dawin Hearts On Fire
SCHIPPERKE: Ch De Lamer Overboard
SHIBA INU: GCH Lee-Fen’s An Everlasting Love
TIBETAN SPANIEL: GCH Kan Sing’s Po-Ba-Ri At Arundina
TIBETAN TERRIER: GCH Barnstorm To-Jo B’En Wicked @ Adominos By Dzine
XOLO: GCH Bayshore Georgio Armani

From this group, I’ll take the Miniature Poodle, GCH Surrey Cherry Garcia. Best in Group results will be posted as soon as they are final!