Photos from Events through April 24, 2011
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#1 Wire Fox Terrier*
National Best in Specialty Winner - 2011 Westminster Kennel Club BOB Winner
Call Name: 
Eira
Breed: 
Wire Fox Terrier
Owned by: 
Torie Steele & Maryann Roma
Bred by: 
Torie Steele
Award: 
Best in Show
Judge: 
Mrs. Claire (Kitty) K. Steidel
Show: 
Silver State Kennel Club
Date: 
April 3, 2011
Sire: 
Ch. Galsul Excellence
Dam: 
Ch. Ironhill's Jitterbug
*System/Date: 
CC Breed System, 3/11
Handled by: 
Gabriel & Ivonne Rangel
 
 
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America's #1 Flat-Coated Retriever.* Our appreciation to Ann Yuhasz
for this exciting win at the Big Apple Sporting Group show.
Call Name: 
Merlin
Breed: 
Flat-Coated Retriever
Owned by: 
Bruce Flanagan & Betsy O'Donnell
Bred by: 
Sandra Reusing & Deborah Edwards
Award: 
Sporting Group Fourth
Judge: 
Mrs. Ann F. Yuhasz
Show: 
Big Apple Sporting Society
Date: 
February 10, 2011
Sire: 
Ch. Hihill I Got It Goin'
Dam: 
Ch. Beacon's Shadow Keeper RN
*System/Date: 
CC Breed System, 3/11
Handled by: 
Stacy Snyder-Work
 
 
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#1 Hound* - #7 Dog All Breeds* - #1 Pharaoh Hound** - 29 American BIS
The Top Winning PH in History of the Breed - World Show BIS & RBIS
Call Name: 
Qing
Breed: 
Pharaoh Hound
Owned by: 
Jennifer Mosing & Jenny Hall
Bred by: 
Hanna Ukura & Kari Ukura
Award: 
Best in Show
Judge: 
Ms. Betty Regina Leininger
Show: 
Brazos Valley Kennel Club
Date: 
April 3, 2011
Sire: 
Sw Ch. Antefa's Pharaoh
Dam: 
Sw/Fin Ch. Siphra's Sentimental Lady
*System/Date: 
CC System, 3/11
**System/Date: 
CC All Breed System, 3/11
Handled by: 
 
 
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Call Name: 
Truck
Breed: 
Scottish Terrier
Owned by: 
Jerson Valle & Victor Malzoni Jr.
Bred by: 
Jerson Valle
Award: 
Best in Show
Judge: 
Mrs. Anitra Cuneo
Show: 
Rhode Island Kennel Club
Date: 
April 17, 2011
Sire: 
Ch. Land Rose Jp All Right
Dam: 
Br Blendale's Dynasty Unforgettable
Handled by: 
RC Carusi & Shari Boyd Carusi
Assisted by: Catherine Pikul
 
 
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#1 Lhasa Apso* - #10 Non-Sporting Dog**
29 BIS, 23 Runner-up BIS in Australia
Call Name: 
James
Breed: 
Lhasa Apso
Owned by: 
Susan S. Giles & Mary D. Vaden
Bred by: 
Susan S. Giles
Award: 
Non-Sporting Group First
Judge: 
Mr. Eugene Blake
Show: 
Salisbury North Carolina Kennel Club
Date: 
April 3, 2011
Sire: 
Am Ch. Ta Sen Victory Peyote
Dam: 
Ta Sen Baywatch Ms Money Penny
*System/Date: 
CC Breed & All Breed Systems, 3/11
**System/Date: 
CC System, 3/11
Handled by: 
Susan S. Giles
 
 
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Number 1 English Setter All Systems
Call Name: 
Dazzle
Breed: 
English Setter
Owned by: 
Donald Jensen & Georjean Jensen (Pamir, Reg.) & Erik Strickland & Jennifer Strickland
Bred by: 
Jim Jannard & Paula Dempsey
AKC Breeder of Merit
Award: 
Best in Specialty Show
Judge: 
Mr. Donald M. Booxbaum
Show: 
English Setter Association of America
Date: 
February 13, 2011
Sire: 
Ch. Oakley's Cigar
Dam: 
Ch. Oakley's Fate
Handled by: 
Bruce & Tara Schultz
 
 
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America's Number One Cairn Terrier All Systems
Thank you to Judge Powell!
Call Name: 
Bat
Breed: 
Cairn Terrier
Owned by: 
Tammy Erickson & Marly Lucier
Bred by: 
Marly Lucier
Award: 
Best in Specialty Show
Judge: 
Mr. Richard William Powell
Show: 
Columbia Terrier Association of Maryland - Potomac Cairn Terrier Club Specialty
Date: 
April 22, 2011
Sire: 
Ch. Paragon's Well Chosen
Dam: 
Ch. Maverston Dutch Treat
Handled by: 
Geoff Dawson
 
 
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CAM IS STEPPING UP THE PACE
Thank you judge Jon Cole for this outstanding placement
Call Name: 
CAM
Breed: 
Brittany
Owned by: 
Christopher Robinson & Leslie Robinson
Bred by: 
Louise M. Brown
AKC Breeder of Merit
& Herbert Harrison & Donna Harrison
Award: 
Sporting Group Second
Judge: 
Mr. Jon R. Cole
Show: 
Shreveport Kennel Club
Date: 
April 23, 2011
Sire: 
Ch. Dulan Marsport Supercharger
Dam: 
Ch. Zaxchilcote Dixieland Bigoak
Handled by: 
David M. Harper - goldenharper.com
 
 
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5th Generation Hound Group Winner
Son of the Top-Winning Harrier in History
Call Name: 
Chet
Breed: 
Harrier
Owned by: 
Joe Sanchez
Bred by: 
Susan Stacy Lowder
AKC Breeder of Merit
& Ken Nell & Miriam Nell
Award: 
Best of Breed
Judge: 
Mrs. Lee Canalizo
Show: 
Westminster Kennel Club
Date: 
February 14, 2011
Sire: 
Ch. Downhome Family Tradition
Dam: 
Tallyho Joyful
Handled by: 
Jorge Olivera
 
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THE NUMBER 1 SIBERIAN HUSKY*
Multiple Best in Specialty Show Winner & Multiple Group Placer
Call Name: 
Winnie
Breed: 
Siberian Husky
Owned by: 
Frank Wright & Diane Wright & Glenavon Marcy & Paula Marcy
Bred by: 
Glenavon Marcy & Paula Marcy - Huskavarna
Award: 
Best in Specialty Show & Working Group Second
Judges: 
Mr. Guy Jeavons (BISS) & Mrs. Barbara Dempsey Alderman (BOB & G2)
Show: 
Siberian Husky Club of Greater Pittsburgh & Bloomington Indiana Kennel Club
Date: 
April 9 & 22, 2011
Sire: 
BISS Am/Can Ch. Highlander's Go For Broke SDX
Dam: 
Am/Can Ch. Huskavarna's Careless Whisper
*System/Date: 
CC Breed System, 3/11
Handled by: 
Tim Terella
 
 
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America's Number One 15" Beagle*
Multiple All-Breed Best in Show Winner
Call Name: 
Sage
Breed: 
15" Beagle
Owned by: 
Torie Steele & Edmund J. Dzuik
Bred by: 
L. Osmotherly
Award: 
Best in Show
Judge: 
Dr. Daniel W. Dowling
Show: 
Providence County Kennel Club
Date: 
April 16, 2011
Sire: 
Clarion Clipper Ship
Dam: 
Langrigg Seek the Stars
*System/Date: 
CC Breed System, 3/11
Handled by: 
Mr. Bobby Fisher
 
 
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Winter's California Debut
Thank you judge Sandra Goose Allen for this wonderful win.
Call Name: 
Winter
Breed: 
Irish Setter
Owned by: 
Dr. Silvia Folts
Bred by: 
Georgianne Carney & S. Menard
Award: 
Sporting Group Second
Judge: 
Mrs. Sandra Goose Allen
Show: 
Angeles Canyon Dog Club
Date: 
April 23, 2011
Sire: 
Ch. Courtwood Packer Player
Dam: 
BIS BISS Ch. Dancin' Brown Eyed Girl
Handled by: 
Kathy Grayson & Roger Kibbee
 
 
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