Friday, October 10, 2014

MY BAD

CORRECTION CORRECTION CORRECTION CORRECTION
 
American Bred Bitches.
 
First is Tr Ro' Jenevieve V Ann-Isle.  I apologize to L. Nordestorm and Van Dukeman & M. Simone.  Please don't sue me
 
 
Tony said there may be another mistake. Stay to his location for an update
 
 

American Bred Bitches

American Bred Bitches
 
WOW!  17 in the class. As they stack, they look like some real bitches.  I may go back to the motel and take a nap.  I do need a break.  Where is Summer when I need her?
 
I took a break, did you miss me?
 
Joan is working on her second group. I got a lot done, and she is still working. Everyone seems poised to break into applause, but so far no excitement. Maybe when she gets down the the last ten or so.  Only one more group to go.  Ha Jae is here and watching the class.  Jennifer Root is walking and working the crowd. I just saw Fred Migliore, and it is great to see him again.
 
Joan sends them out, and in come some new bitches. Handling the entries.  Bob Eaton is by, and doing well.   His is the last group of the American Bred Bitches, so now we get down to the real stuff. I did check some of the vendors. 
 
The stands have really filled up since this morning.  They didn't seem too interested in 12-18 and Novice; but now that Am Bred (and next class Open), the crowd is really watching.  They have the reserved seating on the West side of the building and free seats (bleachers) on the East side.  On the North and South, there are just aisles, and a lot of people have brought chairs up to the ring to watch.  It's Friday afternoon and Joan is still smiling.  She is showing no signs of being tired (but we still have several classes to go). 
 
Ok, last group done and Joan brings everyone back in the ring.  She takes a long look at everyone, and starts pulling out the ones she likes.  She pulls out 485, 488, 492, 496, & 499; and sets them aside.  She looks at the remaining 12, and lets them all go home.  She pulls the 5 she kept back to the front of the ring and starts the process of placing them in order.  485 Liz with Jenevieve is up front; then 496 Mike with Ada; then 499 Scott with Serena; then 488 Lenny with Daisy; and last is 492 Lindsey with Celeste.  She looks them all over, and takes each one on a down & back (no changes).  Joan steps back and looks them all over. 
 
Joan has her winners there with the first three in contention. She took Liz in front first, and ow Mike with 496, (Liz has 495) and Scott with 499 now in front. I suspect Liz will go back, but I could go with any of those three. Mike's is moving best on this pass. Joan walks to the first and runs the tail, and Puts Liz Back In Front. I think she just made a statement, and now brings the other two, 4889 with Lenn and 492. Damn nice bitches. What a class.
 
Joan moves 492 into fourth, and puts Lenny Best of Dump, and YES, that's it.
 
First is Dream CT-TEBE Nobe Dreams OF Thunder; Second is Yormork's Who's That Girl; Third is Breal-Jogra's Serena V Signature; and Fourth is Von Nassau's Celeste of Norberge.
 
The first two were Bob's (The Voice of The National), Winner's Bitch and Reserve Winner's Bitch.  We have to thank Tony for filling in as I passed out candy to the crowd.
 

Bred By Bitches

Bed By Bitches
 
I just told Jane that she has won enough and to keep Captain America in the crate tomorrow.  She didn't agree with me, but promised to think about it. 
 
And the judging goes on.  A free party tonight with the Fasanos.  I see Rita is here and the place is filled and not much noise now. I see Nancy Hubble is ringside, and there is a bit of milling about. I think the energy is higher for dogs than bitches. Jeff is about to take Myjoy Foxhaven Born This Way around.  Do we know the sound of one hand clapping. No one is getting much of a response, maybe whenw e get to American Bred.
 
Carolyn Martello is behind me, and she is doubling an all Black Terra Norte's Upon A Midnight Clear. Man, can you see the blacks against the white curtain. There is a white curtain all around the ring.  There is a bit of buzz, but not much cheering. I hear it is raining outside. I think we might give up the oil pipeline from Alaska, and instead build a water line to California. We need some of this and there would be no problem with leaks.  Shawn Conby came by to talk. He says everything is good. So far, I agree with him.
 
She moves up 474, then 477, 481, 481, Mike with 482.  That may be her four, and off they go. Mike goes up in front with 482, after a great pass.  With John Boyd last Jeff in third and Christy in second.  Joan says, "Take them around".  There they go and man, is that nice, and that is it.
 
First is Tokaye's Karma V Elite Design Dershimer. Second is Camoeon Kodakoda Zenyatta Ferarri. Third is Myjoy-Foxhaven Born This Way. Fourth is Blackcrest's Phara Selighaus.
 
Now the big time. Of course in dogs the Winnner's Dog was the 12-15. 
 

Anateur Owner Handler Bitches

Amateur Owner Handler Bitches
 
There are two entered and I see at least one is here.
 
In Novice Male Dogs I seem to have made a mistake too. That is two at one show. It has never happened before. But Rowe's Ridge I'm a Catch was number one, and owned by owned by Terri Mead and Paige & Somer Beaudoin.  Another DuChien's dog. Enough already. But Terri is a great lady and should be recognized as the owner.
 
In come the bitches, Kiberlite's Cold War with a young lady that does a fantastic job. She is a Junior Handler, and I got to talk to her a little bit.  Her name is Phoenix Crowe.  She has a real future as a handler and show great poise and talent.  She has a great red dress and jacket with shoes with a red sole to match. Very cool.
 
Second is Tacoras Treasures Unseen.  Wayne Walker is the handler and although he is a good looking man, not nearly as cute as Phoenix.
 
This had to be a break for Joan, only two in there. The next class, Novice is a bit small too.  Then the big ones.
 
It seems strange not to have Summer here. I have no one to correct my spelling and bitch at me. Of course Tedi is here, but I am used to being criticized by her.
 
Joan walks up to them, and she looks them over, and pets the bitches and tells them to take them around Phoenix asks if he is ready and off they go.
 
Phoenix wins the class.  Good for her. She has been in a number of classes and will be in Juniors later.
 

Novice bitches

Novice Bitches
 
Michael Cheeks came by and we got to talk for a few minutes. I always enjoy that.  The class has only six, so it should go quickly. I just shared eggs with Tish, Cappy, and Gloria and Tish's husband whose name escapes me.  I will insert it if it comes to me.  Patrick Green is going by and I see Karen Taylor sitting off to the side. Art Sinclair is watching and Bill Peterson is here too.
 
Georgie is going down and back with Welove Duchien's Beretta. I think Jane and Jeff must have brought 25 entries. And, they sure seem to be winning. Another Captain America progeny.  They all can move.  Sam Colven is talking to DD.  The vote last night was interesting. I was amazed at how many, (over 400) of those who voted, (about 800) wanted to take off the DQ on whites.  It does say something even though the vote lost.
 
We have Carmen and Dave Rinke in front of us now. In respect for the quality of their opinions, I will not repeat what they say.  Gary Szyncyk came by and is standing talking to us.  Patty is right next to us, and he said he will come up and sit with her. Kent is next to us double handling.   His bitch is with Liz, and Kent told me he will be up to handling tomorrow. I am glad for that, and think Captain America will have a real shot at Grand Victor. Like Jane needs another Grand Victor.
 
Two people who have shown quality breeding in the last few years are Jane and Jeff as well as Frank and Kris Fasano.
 
Georgie has 461 and Joan is going over him. Kelly now with 465, and Joan goes down the line and looks hard at everyone stacked.  She sure gives everyone the same look and she is asking to see the bite on 461. The bitch does not want to show Joan, but I think she finally saw what she wanted to.
 
Look. Her I sit with The Guz on one side, Carmen and Rinke in front of me, and the show goes on.  Think what I could learn if I listened. But, I am known not to listen to anyone.
 
Joan looks over the class. Gary is talking to DD, she pulls out Georgi with 461, 467 in second with Jeff, Olivia 468 in third and 469 in fourth with Liz.  Ken Cunningham came by.
 
I just found out a mistake I made yesterday. It must stand out because I so seldom make a mistake. As a matter of fact, never. But in the 9-12 Windsong's Thank You For The Music was bred by Gayle Richmond, not Frank and Chris.  I loved the dog anyway.
 
And off do the first four, George, Jeff, Olivia and now Liz goes to second with 469. So it is George, 461 Liz, 469, then Jeff with 467, and Olivia 468.
 
First is Welove Duchien's Beretta, Second is R O'S Charolette Russe, Third was Neo's Karizma's Rhonda Betsy, and Fourth was Lou-Ro's Mona Lisa.
 
Hasn't Jane and Jeff won enough. Maybe they should leave Captain America in he crate for tomorrow.  I will go suggest it to them.
 

12 - 15 Bitches

15-18 Bitches
 
One of the things I like is splitting the groups like this makes the class more easy to judge and smaller. I like that, but of course the judge could just divide them into groups.
 
Tedi is doubling the fourth place puppy for the picture.  She needs to fill out, but as a Patriot puppy, can move. 
 
This should be interesting only four.  Everyone should get a ribbon unless they bite Joan.  First is 453, Neo's Karizma's Rozzi Betsy, second is 455 Hessen's Cyd Charisse of Mariner, then 458 is Von Rech Queen Aliquippa, and last (for now) is 459 Windy Ridge's Black Calla. 
 
The stands were pretty empty at the start of judging today; but is now starting to fill up (I guess everyone got started a little late this morning.  The action has stopped for a cleanup in the ring.  Purina has special flooring; which requires special cleaning techniques.  It took the ring stewards a little time to get the hamg of it, but now are pretty efficient.  Back to the action. 
 
Joan has completed all individuals, and takes the group around.  She stops them and does a little rearranging.  Charisse is now in front followed by Rozzi, then Black Calla, then Queen Aliquippa.  And without much fanfare, that's they way they finish.
 

6-12 Bitches

 
The end, before the big day.
 
Bobbie and I are here. We are always the first people here. I ate with Rick Olowski this morning and the ring in empty. I love the sound of blow dryers in the morning.  It is an hour before showtime, and I am ruminating about the week.
 
We have had two great judges. They both take their time, give everyone a good look, and yet, get done in a short time. Watching Bob (The Voice of The National) on Tuesday, we saw the same thing. There is no wasted time, and there is no overworking of dogs.  Here comes Joan, looking as fresh as ever.  Joan came by and looks fantastic. She has  black long loose slacks, a black jacket, and a sparkler blouse.
 
Joan and Michel are here talking. Donna was here too. I got to spend some time with them.   Michel is here talking to Bob (the voice of the national), and talking about the judging.  And doing all dogs and all bitches is so much better, but grueling. Bob and Michel went to get something for breakfast, so now I can talk about them.
 
Michel was telling me that they are going to photoshop the winners. He was photographed with all the ribbons, and they will take the dogs pictures later, and put them together. Interesting.
 
Also, I like doing all the dogs, and then all the bitches.  We are done with dogs, and Joan will do the bitches, and then on to the Specials. So, it seems much faster, but hard on the judges.  I see DD is here and some people are starting to come in. It sounds like a hurricane with all the blow dryers.  This is a great facility. The sound system stinks, but no one seems to care.  I am not a fan of rain, but at least the crops are watered, and so are we.
 
I guess the vote was not to change, but it was interesting to see that over 400 people voted to take off the DQ on whites.  It sure says something. And in come the spectators.  Bill Tank is here and Karen Wagner looks great again. Kelly is here and Liz Oster is getting ready, two beautiful women.
 
They play the anthems and I have to admit,, I do like both the Canadian and the American. Even though we are the only country who celebrates war in our anthem, I still like it.
 
Tony is on the microphone and Bob is still off for breakfast.
 
Here we go, another day in paradise.
 
Jane Kerner is talking to Kent who seems back in shape but not dresed to show. She is now talking to Georgie. I know Kent pulled his hamstring, and he may be resting for Saturday. 
 
In come the 12-15 bitches, 10 of them in there.   The Patriot/Magic Marker puppy is there, and I do like her.  Big Dave is explaining why this surface is different for dogs.   Those that drag their toes can be heard.  Art is sitting here and talking.
 
Individuals now.  Joan looks as fresh as she did the first day.  Joyce Eberts is here and watching and I see Kelly waiting to go into the ring. Now Olivia is talking to Bobbie about filming and if nothing else, the lighting in this place is the best ever. 
 
The Patriot bitch is there, what a pretty bitch. And Man, can she move.  The Guz has joined us, and it is good to see him at the Big Show, but I miss him in the ring.  Now in the second group.
 
Tom Mesdag came by and is refusing candy. I see Gloria and Cappy came in and is splendid in her outfit. They must shop to go to the National. Lenny is here and I see Ann Schultz came early. Tedi is talking to Martha Rinke. They must be talking about me. What could be more important and interesting than me.
 
Jeffrey Glenn came in this morning and he is going to be a top handler if he keeps it up.  The judging goes on. Georgie is here and talking to the Guz.  Sam Isreal is here now too. 
 
Joan is done with the individual and walking down the line. She walks back and tells them to take a pass.  Scott in front, Kelly, Moris, Christy, and Jeff.  Off they go.  Out they go andin comes the second group. Lenny, another, Cindy, Olivia, Bill, Scott and the rest. They are all in there together and all ten take a pass.  I don't know what you call the slacks Joan is wearing but we used to call them harem pants.  She takes the first five.  Off goes the second group.  Lenny in the lead.  No one has moved yet.
 
Joan tugs her ear, and moves Lenny to the front, (oh, it is just the group), not Lenny then Bill Tank, Olivia Scottie and Christy. It is 442, 447, 445, 448 and 451. Now a change 448, 451, 442, 447 and 445. That might be it, and YES, that's it,
 
First is Wolf-Creek Serena V Wonderland. Second is Bmeer-Koldren I Put A Spell On You V Ztut. Third is Woodside's Vogue. And Fourth is Laslar's Xrated of Asgard V Kodiak-Ridge.

Thursday, October 09, 2014

6-12 Long Coast Puppy Bitch

We have one class left, the Long Coat 6-12 Bitch.
 
The only entry is Winsome's Bearlake Lively V Kingfords.  Looking at the breeding, out of the Grand Victrix and Desbearado, I suspect she will get a first, so I am doing no more posting from the show, unless I have something to say.
 
That never slowed me down before.
 
YES, SHE GOT A FIRST PLACE
 
Have a good evening, I will be here all week and be sure to tip your waiter on the way out.
 
This is just too much fun, or so Bob tells me.
 

Ruminating

I hope some are enjoying the results, since they are a hard job to do.  I may consider retiring from this if they bring back the video.
 
Also, if Bob gets part of the National next year, I may have to work harder to announce.
 

9-12 puppy bitch

9-12 Puppy Bitches
 
It is true that the longer I do this, the less I have to say.  I have talked to almost everyone I want to talk to. I have notice all those who I wanted to see. I have offended as many people as I can, and Bob and I have laughed all we need to for another year. And we have two more days to go.
 
The Annual meeting is tonight.  I may miss that one.
 
In come the 9-12 puppies.  Now, that is a class I could judge, seven in there. It is so hard to judge puppies but it helps if they work, stack, and don't bite the judge.  I seem to remember more names this year. But, it might mean I am so senile that I think I remember more.  At least that is what my wife, whatever her name is, tells me.
 
Rick Welker came by and is looking for his remote to his car. He may still be here tomorrow.  The loose lead temperament test is over so now the real stuff.   And Art continues to drink.  Barbara and Stacy are here from Los Angeles. I just took Kierk for a walk, and to meet some new friends.  He sat with me at the announcer's table for a while, but got bored. Or, maybe it was me that got bored.
 
These bitches are a lot more finished out.  I saw Butch Loeb, and he and I just shook, and I need to go talk to him later. I did see Scootie, and she is looking great.  Bob and I aren't sick of each other yet, but we have two more days to go. Bill Leonard was sitting with us for the past few hours, and is touting the German dogs. 
 
Joan has some great shoes, you need to see them. They are multicolored and I think they are tennis shoes.  And she takes them around all together.  428 goes to the fron with Zac, Widsong's Thank You For the Music.  Frank and Kris have for years done great breedings and their lines are showing it. In second is Cindy with Mariner's Tequila Rose of Shadow Acres, and third was Frida of Karizma, fourth was Rosewood's Marilyn.
 
Only the Long Coat Bitch to go and only one entered.
 

6-9 Puppy Bitches

6-9 Bitch puppy
 
Now we have a big class 20. That's like going to the National.
 
She keeps the first five. The second one with Mike I like when I see her. She is Exxon to Asgard's Jill.  Number 408.
 
In there is a nice group of puppies.
 
Interesting to see the difference I know that the Exxon puppy turned six months yesterday.  Lots of puppies, and tons of cute.
 
I have to say 20 puppies doing individuals is a bit much for me.  It is amazing to see how many of them work on the lead.  Only a few with bad temperament.  I can't imagine trying to judge this class. They look different every step. But, Joan gets the big bucks, so she is doing it.
 
I see the Guz walking around, and I see people talking to each other. While Joan is working hard, it is difficult to get excited on individual examination on puppies. But, it is important to the owners, breeders and handlers.  Bill Peterson is talking to Art Sinclair who is drinking wine. He probably isn't showing again today.  I talked to Kent, and he was taping his hamstring in the John when I was there, and he gave up his winner to Liz. I hope he is up to tomorrow. The wear and tear on these professionals is amazing.
 
It is down to the nitty gritty, and there are some very cute puppies there, and she moves them around.  'And there it is, First is 429 Winsome's Les Lie Bearccia V Signature, Second is Winsome's Remembearme V Signature, third was Caretti's Disorderly Conduct and Fourth was Tidir Gays Trinity.  The first and second are littermates if you didn't figure that out yet.
 
On to the other puppy bitches.
 

Vetaran Dogs

Veteran Dogs 7-9
 
There are four, Sunset View's Witzig Streicher CD, RA-CGC THDN 543; GCH Melana's Cut A Shine of Thornrose 544, GCH, Trio's Johan Santana V. Marquis 545,  and GCH Ch Regency's BB Cody V Kridler 545.  Small class but important.
 
I hate to admit it, but I am looking forward to Silver Gr.Ch Harley Davidson, BIS.  In the next class.
 
Up front 546, the 545, 544 and 543, and they take a pass, and that's the way it is.
 
Now for the 9+
 
547 Ch Brown HILL-KYSARAH'S Leanardo Rn HXC, Gch Ranita's Never Ending Story, GCH-Asgard's Harley Davidson V Plamark, CGC, Pt.
 
548 GCH Ranita's Never Ending Story, and
 
549 GCH-S Asgard Harley Davidson V Plamark, CGC, PT
 
I am proud of Harley, for a BIS dog, she sure looks good at nine.  And he knows how to stack. Gee, I wonder where he learned that.
 
First is Harley Davidson, who cares about the rest.
 
Second was Leanardo and third was Never Ending Story. 
 
Cappy came by to congratulate us and so did Carole Moore, and Candy Z was here to get her name on the List, and to talk to Tedi.
 

Winner's Dog

 
Winner's Dog
 
In they come.  Now that is a great representation of the breed.  Starting with the puppies and now the Adults.   For some reason I call Phillip Moore Phillip Morris. It might be easier for him to change his name than for me to change all my posts.
 
Each takes a pass.  I have Bob on my right and Tedi on my left. Now that is how to learn about conformation dogs. 
 
He checked them all for temperament.  I am sorry not to announce the Long Coat Winner, but I took a break.
 

Now, down and back for each one.  There goes Art, and people like Art, and maybe the dog. Jimmie comes in to handle the 12-15 dog, Quincy and I like that dog. Sort of silent here, and I think the younger classes aren't much supported.  Jeff Mobeus has two in the winner's class.  WeLove Duchien's Carbon Copy is clearly the favorite.  Let's see what Michel thinks.
 
He pulls Jimmie with Quincy, Liz with Carbon Copy and Phillip with Pot of Gold, and Jimmie is in front for now and they go around. 
 
Quincy gets it. 336 Kaleef's quincy V Monarch.
 
That was the class my dog would have been in.  I am glad I left him at home. Although........
 
Reserve is probably going to be the Open Dog, but we shall see.  Michel is talking to Liz. I don't think they expected to see the 12-15 win.  In comes Bad Moon Rising V Koldren.  And he takes a pass. 
 
It's Liz gets it with Welove Duchien's Carbon Copy.

Open Dogs

OPEN DOGS
 
Belagio is in front, (382) with Bill Basu.  I always felt he was a handsome sable.  13 in the class.  This isn't like the Nationals used to be, but still a lot of quality. He takes the first five.  382 through 386.  First out is Bellagio with Bill, 382. Then Field's N Stream's, 383.  Next is 384 Allenmade, and I would list the rest, but I guess everyone can read the catalog, and I am worn with typing and have two more days.  Ernie Loeb's son is here.
 
It is quiet in here. I think everyone is contemplating the storm to come.  There is food inside but the dogs are in if they can be.  There is also food outside - Evan decided to brave the weather for a Gyro.  Next up is Al Martin with Star Wars (385).  Last in this group is Mike Sherman with Emerson (386).  The crowd sounds restless, but not much applause at this point.  I think everyone is waiting until after individuals and Michel starts rearranging.  Michel looks down his group of 5, and has them take a lap one at a time as he makes a few notes.  A few more notes; and then one more lap and he sends them out of the ring.
 
In comes the next group of 4.  Up front is Turn Around Look at Me (388).   Kent was listed as the handler, but he is outside the ring.  Next is Erin Rogers (391) followed by Diane Brown with Angus Bull (392) and last is Olivia with Coriander (393).
 
I went out in the rain for lunches, and so we get to eat. Judging still going on. I just saw Cappy climb over the back of a chair. I am sorry to take a break, but even I have to eat. Although I hate doing it.
 
There are a lot of good looking dogs in there.  I am glad not to be judging. Of course I am also glad not to be handling, not to be in prison, and not to be in boiling oil.
 
There is a lot to be thankful for.
 
Last group in there. When I don't post, it seems to go quickly doesn't it. Bill Leonard is sitting in front of me. He took Tedi's chair, and I don't think she will try to throw him out.  Kierk is here to visit and he remembers me, but loves Tedi.  I may have to feed him when he comes home.  Only four in there but 398 is something else, Carbon Co;py, and Marquis Stealing The Show son.  I also like Leslie's dog, 396, Spiderman.  He is a big stallion type dog. 
 
Michel is moving right along, but everyone gets a good look. He moves to the middle and in comes the first group. Everyone still have dreams of going Winner's Dog and on to Grand Victor.  IT COULD HAPPEN!
 
I talked to Ann Schultz, and saw Koby earlier, he looks great.
 
Around they go.  Some for the last time.  He walks to them and pulls 382, 385 and 386, Bill with Baligio, Al with the all black and Mike with Emerson.  Now on to the next group.  Those made the first cut. And he looks them over, the next four. 388, 391, 392, and 393.  He wants to keep only 388 and has him take a pass to the group next to heaven.
 
In comes another four. He looks them over, and goes down the line.  Leslie has a real handsom dog, 396, no wonder it is Spiderman.  Michel looks them over, and walks back to the class, and starts at the fron, and pulls Spiderman 396, and 398.  Now there are six.
 
382, 285, 386, 389, 385, and 398.  He is looking them over and checking his notes, and he stops at Spiderman and now up to the front again and saying one time each alone, and there goes Bill Basu and I guess he wanted them all because they all go.
 
I think Spiderman stands out.  But, Michel sets him and the last, with the fourth one and looks over his first three, and does a temperament check again and off they go.  Bill with 382, Al with 385, and Mike with 386.  Mike to second. Bellagio has led the class from the start and is all you could ask for in style. He is shown on a full loose lead and gives his all.  He is in great condition.  Kierk is still in Tedi's lap.
 
On to the second half of the class the second three. Sylvan has an all black, then Leslie and Liz. He walks over and pulls Liz with 398 and Leslie in second in that group and Sylvan last.  He looks at them standing on a loose lead, and walks around them while the handlers work the crowd.  Now he has to decide.  He wants them around and to the end of the other three.
 
No changes and now all the first three again, Bill still in front.  He takes them down and back, but now not in front of us.  And now, all three for another pass.  Bill is breathing hard, but leading the class will do a lot for you.  He sends them to the side and pulls his other three. 
 
Dick Jennings is here, so I don't know who is watching the office.  Probably no one.
 
I am not sure which is his best group, but they are still in the position he put them in, and there goes the second group, and he sets the aside, and calls up his first group.  H puts Li9z in front, the Leslie, then Bill, Mike and Sylvan. It is 398, WeLove Duchien's Carbon Copy, 396 Ponca Hill Tantara Spiderman, 382 Topline's Bellagio and 386 Yarmork's Emerson, and YES That's it.
 
What a National Jane Kerner is having. I do wonder if she will still talk to me. And, I think Captain America may go Grand Victor!
 

American Bred Dogs

American Bred Dogs
 
13 in the ring, and there could be a few more. Now this looks like a National.
 
What a group of dogs. Some fantastic, some just great, and some just.
 
Michel is working them, and now taking them one at a time.  There is a Captain America Son, and a Megabucks son that are amazing examples of the breed.
 
Michel tkes notes and takes five around together.  I am going to say the winners, but the rest are something too.  I do like 369, I will look it up.  It is Ferlin's American Eagle of Kiedrow.  A Samurai son. Tony came to talk, and I do like some of these dogs. I can't wait for open There is Thunderbolt with Bill Tank.  Gunrunner is with Cindi, and now Jeff with Pendragon, 371.  Big Dave came by and I heard him say next class.  Al Martin is walking Tylor, an all black. He has his father in Specials.  I like 371, and good looking sable.  There he goes, Pendragon, and he is a good dog, and carries a strong outline.  Now Finnick Odair, 372.  Bill Tank with 374 Thunder Bolt.  Paul Root is here now, and walking around.
 
Michel takes Bill around with Thunder Bolt.  The crowd likes him.  Cindi Tellefson with 375, Gunrunner.  The Judge walks the group and says take them around.   Bill Tank has Bob's reserve winner's dog.  He takes them around and this is the third group, and one more to go. Twyla and Tedi came to sit in front of us.  I am not sure they know what they are getting into. 
 
Now the fourth group, Mike in front with 376, Draco,, then 378, 379 and 381, with Kent.  I do love Kent's dog 381, Leather Neck.  I told Celeste that I thought I needed to breed to Captain America, and she reminded me that we own the littermate Kisses.  And we just had a litter from her.
 
Morris has a good looking sable, 378, Kysarah's Pot of Gold.  Nice looking dog and very strong head.  Down and Back. Now Duchien's Leather Neck with Kent, and another Stevie son. I do like that one a lot.  I can see him going Winner's Dog.  Of course Michel is the judge today.
 
Jane Kerner was trying to double and she told me she was tense. I told her so long as it is not past tense, she is still going fine.  Bob told me he gave the dog a major and I sure can see why. The last dog in the class, to me, is the best one there.
 
Michel walks the class, stands back and says take them around, one at a time.  I wonder how much noise we will hear about Leather Neck?   Here he goes, and I am not the only person who likes him. In this arena we can see everything.  He does it all right.   In comes another group with 369, and I like him too. 
 
I thought I was seeing more poor specimens than normal. But, I think it is because you can see everything. Lennie stays in with Bill Basu, and they head to the keeper pile.  Now another group.  So far only 368 and 370 are in the great group pile.    He keeps only 374, from that group, Thunder Bolt. I remember when I wanted to just make the first cut.  I get it even in the class.
 
Now the last group, Mike in the front and Kent on the end.  There they go to take a pass, only three keepers so far.  He has to take one of these, and there they go. I like the two ends.
 
He walks to the group, and pulls Mike with 376, 378 and YES, Kent with 381.  Then there were six.  And I am so pleased with the judging and who end up in the winner's circle. There were some good one that didn't make it, but those now in there are great examples.  Lennie in front, then two Bills, Mike, Morris and Kent.
 
Now there are five, and Kent went out.  I think his leg may be gone. I saw him in the bathroom being taped, and Liz is bringing the dog back.  Now it is 378, 381 and 376, and all he has to do is move 381 up and we will be friends for life.  I do like all three of those, and he walks to the front, where there are three, and looks at the bite on 370 and walks to 381 to check the bite too.  We don't see that stuff from outside the ring. Mick cheeks is here and talking about the show.  In front are 374, 370 and 368.  What a lot of noise, and he moves Morris to the front then Bill tank then Liz and Mike behind, it is 378, Pot of Gold,  374, Thunder Bolt, 381 Leather Neck, and 370 Deal Me In. That could be it. 
 
They take a pass one at a time, and the crowd loves them in segments.  There goes the California dog, and you can hear Paul Root.  Leather Neck, a damn nice dog but not as popular. Michel looks them over and has the three front dogs together, and now tells the other three to go together. Some one is going to get Best of Dump.  He sets aside the last three, and looks over the first three and takes them down and back. YES 381 goes to second.  And off they go.  The front dog a sable is a beautiful dog, and That is How It is.
 
First was Kysarah's Pot of Gold, 378; then Second was WeLove Duchien's Leather Neck; Third is TCP-Tebe Nobe Thunder Bolt Of Norhaus; and Fourth was Marhaven's Deal Me in V Solitaire.
 
There is a major storm coming in, so everyone is running out to do whatever needs to be done.
 

Bred By Dogs

Amateur Owner Handler Dogs was won by Jeffrey Glenn and Signature's Tony Dinozzo. Jeffis one of the nicest person I have met in years, and I was pleased to see him at a National. I told him to show in Specials, and I think he will be there some day. Actually he has a good dog there. 
 
BRED BY EXHIBITOR DOGS
 
Seven in there.
 
There they go Jeff in front, Morris, Diane, Christy, a young lady who runs like the win, Julio, and Liz Oster.  Sandy Anderson came by looking for Pam O'Dell, and is waiting for her.  Sandy had an accident and hit a deer this morning after someone hit the deer and it flew over and took out the front of her car.  Everything happens at the National.
 
Jeff is out there 355 with Bee Gee's Sepctacular Bid V Franken, then Morris with 358, Madeb's Stiff Meister, and Diane with 359, Brauhaus Deacon V Kruchenbert, now Christy with 360 Hicliff's Ravin Review of Zytur, then  Kiedrow's Feel That Fire of Ferlin, and "The Wind Girl" sith  Jose Iglasia with Kaleef's Kodiak Campeon number 362, and Marquis' A Beer For My Horses and number 365.
 
It has quieted down quite a bit.  Even the handlers don't see too fired up.  Diane is out there, and I do like her dog.  I guess that is Deacon, and he is a dark substantial dog. Tim is doubling and the dog is sure keyed on him.  He still moves well, and so does the dog.  The crowd likes that dog, and they may be cheering for Diane.  She hasn't changed in the last twenty years.
 
We need Helen Fisher here.
 
We need Tom and Viv.
 
We need Helen Franklin.
 
Dick Jennings was going to come, but told me he might cancel at the last minute. If he comes he was going to come today, but I don't see him yet.
 
361 is going around and a good substantial dog, with great timing.
 
Now 362, with Jose. Jose is out our way, and breeds Zebras.  Now that is something you don't hear every day.  Jose broke his leg, and is doing great in the ring. 
 
Michel is lookign them over and goes to the front of the line and walks down and back.  And he tells them to take them around. One at a time. Zoe is here and they each do around. The dogs, not Zoe.
 
359 is clearly the crowd favorite, and there goes Christy. He takes Christy down and back with 360 and goes over the croup. He stares at her, and takes the class around. There goes the first four.  Michel sets them aside and looks at the last three.  He tests the temperament of 365 and that would be enough for me. But, no one asked me.  He looks at 361 and moves him (and her) to second and takes him down and back.  Nice dog and belongs to Linda Ferguson, one of my favorite ladies to see each year.  I like her husband George too, but he isn't often at the Natiional. And There Goes Jeff with the first dog, 355, now 358 with Morris, Now 361.  The crowd likes him.  YES, he moves 361 to Second.  I guess he was in third. There goes Jose.  The dog looks German.  And Liz.  They stack wth Jeff in front.  He says, "Take Them Around".  I thinnk that is it, but we watch and Michel walks towards them and that is it.
 
First is Be Gee's Spectacular Bid V Framlen, Second was Kiefrow;s Feel That Fire Of Ferlin, Third was Madeb's Stiff Meister, and fourth was Hicliff's Ravin Reviewof Zyut.
 
On to Open Dogs.
 

Novice Dogs

Novice Dogs
 
Picture taking in the ring with Bobbie. I don't know what is going to happen next year. He is talking about not filming and I am thinking of not bloging.  I suspect they will have video and that will cover it. If Tedi can set up a puppy camera to run 24 hours a day, with no cost, they can do video. It might just be conformation, but that is what Bobbie and I do.
 
Sam Colven is here and DD was here early.  Tedi and Twyla moved over to another area. I think they don't appreciate my comments.  After 46 years you would think they would get used to me. And, yes, we have known Twyla that long too.
 
Nancy Hubble is talking theThe Guz, and her son is here. That is who took the great picture of Kierk laughing.  I see Jeff Glenn with a bib on. I met him a few years ago, and he does a good job. He is in the Amateur Owner Handler Class.
 
A class of five.  If we have an Amateur Owner Handler Class, can we have an Amateur Owner Handler Class for handlers under six foot, and over five foot, for men and women.
 
There they go, but Tony asked me who someone across the ring was. Hell, I can't remember who Tony was, and I can't see that far. I am not the person to ask.  I asked the Guz if he wasn't the handler formally known as Jerry Guzman.
 
And they stack up for Michel and he takes them around.  I see Joey, an dhe never seems to age. That is getting on my nerves.  I think we need to go back to a combined class. I like Mike's dog, 351, Cannan's Crimson After Dark. Scott goes to the middle for an individual and now Zac, and they all want to see the judge. Hell, Michel is a nice guy, and now Olivia with 350, Atessa' Old Time Rock and Roll of Aramist, 351 with Mike, Canaan's Crimson After Dark, and he is fine too.  Next is 353, Rowe's Ridge I'm A Catch, and no problem.  Michel does a good loose lead test. And now Scottie, 347, with Karizma's Rock Me Amadeus, and that is one great proportioned dog standing.  And he goes down and back.  Sheree Moses just came by.
 
Next up is 349 Edales Reggae Music with The Big Z.  I hear Scootie is here. I just talked to Pat, and I missed Scootie yesterday so I have to look for her. I remember riding in Vegas with her about 100 years ago. I think I drove in for a board meeting and we went to dinner.
 
The tension is starting to build in here. And it is filling up. Olivia with 350, Atess'a Old Time Rock and Roll of Aramist is going around.  The Guz and Bob (The Voice of The National) are trading jokes.  I would repeat them, but it might crash my computer.
 
Bill Tank came by and howdyed .  That's the class. OK, I have to be honest, I took a break to find another catalog, but they are sold out.
 
First was 351 Canaan's Crimson After Dark. I liked that dog under Bob at the Show Before The Show, (you can go back and check my Blog, I think I said so, Second was 351, Crimson After Dark, Third was 347, Karizma's Rock Me Amadeus V Breal, and fourth was Edales Reggae
 

12-18 Dogs

15-18 Dogs
 
A new class. Butch Stiefferman and Tom Mesdag came by and now we are ready for another group.  Bob and I keep eating candy. I keep a big bowl here of candy to munch on.
 
I hope Bob gets part of the National next year. I would love to see him do Specials, and he always does a good job and never shows favorites.  He has for years been one of our top judges, and it is time he does our National. 
 
Six in there, in front with Greg is 339, Dragon Rider of imited Edition, the Long's Peak Golden Boy with Zac, (The Big Z), Jethro Gibbs with a young handler, 341, then Scottie with a black, Martello V Gracelyne, 342, and Jeff with 343, Richie Rich V Betsy, and at the end is 346, Rudy's Dream.  Karen Tayler came by, and it is filling up early here. 
 
Michel tells them to take them around one time. And now the individuals, and one does not stand.  He is going to retest someone. Now the Big Z.  It is very quiet her, and ther is a good crowd.  I see Jeff Mobeus, and he is holding a dog, and one of the Terrys is standing with him.  He excused 341, and I will let them tell you why, that isn't my job.
 
Now there are five.  It is hard to be excused at a National, in front of God and everyone.  But, it happens to everyone if you do this long enough.
 
I had a lot of legal crap to do this morning, so I have been up since three. Since that is one o'clock back home, it is going to be a long day.
 
I like the dog in the middle standing, it is Jeff with Richie Rich, and there he goes. He can move.  And, the last dog in the class, Rudy's Dream, I don't know who Rudy is.
 
Linda Kury is here giving us information about Rescue, etc. Twyla sent Tedi to find candy for her.  There goes Lenny.  Bob is working the crowd, and Lenny has a good mving dog, Dragon Rider of Limited Edition.  And Scott with his all black.
 

Off goes Jeff .  One more and it is the class. 
 
They stack and Michel looks them over, and walks towards the class, he pull Jeff with 343 to second and 339 remains in front and off they go with
 
First is 339 with Dragon Rider of Limited Edition, Second is Krizma's Richie Rich, Third is Long's Peak Golden Boy and fourth is Lindenhill's Martello V Gracelyn. 
 
More to come.
 

12-15 Dogs

12-15 Dogs
 
In they come. I got to talk to Dave and Martha Rinke, coming early.  Jan Kerner is in the building and explained who won the 6-9 puppy dog class. I did like that one. Now Bill Peterson is here and so is Rita.
 
Michel looks over his class of five. He probably won't break it up.  He gestures slow and easy.  There they go, Christy, Diane, Olivia, Kent and a Angela from Canada who seems to do a good job with an all black.  Our dog isn't here but would be in this class.
 
Good size ring, but Christy still ran into the fence, it is too early to show dogs.  It is real quiet now.  Michel looks good with a bow tie. There is a man here formally known as Jerry Guzman.  Now Tedi is here.  And on goes the show.
 
Ann Schultz is here talking to Joyce Eberts, and Lenny is talking to the AKC rep. Guy. I got to talk to him yesterday and he is from Michigan but has moved, I think he said to South Carolina.  Kent has Quincy, 336, and I do like him.  Jimmie is behind me doubling the dog.  The crowd likes that do, and so do I.
 
It is starting to fill up. Angela comes up with 337, Better Than Beckham, and interesting name.  I talked to Art Sinclair and he looks fit and ready to run.  Danny Dwier is back and talking the Paul Johnson, and the black dog with Angela is ready to go around.  With this white background you can sure see the dogs, and that is the class.
 
Michel walks to the front of the group, and now down the five and gives the one with Olivia a good look.  She has number 335.  And Kent is behind her, and now he says "One Time each dog by himself.  There goes Christy with 330.  Now Diane with 334, and next is Olivia with 335.  Diane stops and goes back to start over, and that dog gest some response.  Now Kent, and he has 336 and he is my favorite. Twyla just came to sit with Tedi, and Kent goes to the front, with Quincy. He was the Winner's Dog in Canada.   Bob told me, I don't remember anything.
 
He takes Diane down and back with 334, but doesn't change her, and now Olivia down and back. Peggy Kertz is here looking sharp and hugging Jerry Guzman.  I saw Paula already and she is here early for a change.
 
That's the way it is, Quincy automic Fireball and fourth is Atessa's Lawyuers, Guns and Money, number 335.
 
Quincy is quite a dog, and looks all finished out to me.
 

Before the beginning

First in.  Only me and Bobbie are here. They enlarged the ring, and now it looks like a National.
 
Yesterday there were so many announcements and cheers from the Agility ring, that it made it hard to hear what was going on in conformation.  They have added speakers and even have one in the center of the ring. I have never seen that before.
 
I had breakfast with Rick Olowski, and he said this was the first time he hadn't worked at a National. No grounds to work on. It is pouring rain with thunder and lighting, sort of interesting.
 
An hour before the show. I will do the best I can for those at home. I miss so many.  Tom and Vivian, of course Liz, the Gradys, and those who made it a National for me.
 
On to the show.
 

Wednesday, October 08, 2014

9-12 puppy dogs

Nine to twelve puppy dogs.
 
He has nine in, and now five to work with. Not to be confused with the FAB FOUR.  Joyce Eberts is sitting with Cathy Potter, and Bobbie keeps working. The speaker system stinks, but everything else about the show is great. I do think the ring is a bit small, but it is a small group.  Joan is back, and looking fresh as every.
 
Now the loose lead temperament test. I took a break, and had a hot dog, and he is still judging.  I have lost track, and in the ring is Jeff, then Art, George, and he sends them to the Good Corner.  Now there are four, with Joann in front, and others.  Tedi is talking to me and Bob, and she has different opinions. I sat with Jammie while I ate a bad hot dog.
 
Now he tells them to take a trip, then there were three, Joann, and I was wrong there are five. And he sends Diane Brown and Joanne to the good group, and there are three.  Jeff, Art and George in front, and the rest in the ring.  The clean up is a wagon. They have to scrub the surface each time there is a dump. It cuts the show.  I also don't like all the announcing from the other ring.
 
Nine left, and cheering from the Agility ring.  Art to the front, then Lenny, Jeff, and George. Nancy Hubbles dog is in front.  That's it,
 
First is Rosewood's Mida Touch of Kansten, Second is Sherock's Book'em Danno V Signature, third is Schneiderhof's Sir Tristram De Lyonesse, and fourth is Tazzman Trident Warrior Kaleef.
 
On to the bitches.  Will this never end?
 

6-9 puppy dogs

 
Enough fun. I went to eat, walk Kierk, and talk. I so seldom talk to anyone.
 
The six to nine puppy dogs are in there now.
 
They are all in there, and it is quite a class.  Eleven if I count correctly.
 
Tony, Bob and I are here and now Pan Stoesser came by for candy.  If we didn't have candy, no one would talk to us.
 
What a rag tag of puppies. Some high but, some bouncing all over, some looking all mature, and some just strange. I already have picked my winners, but again, no one asked me.
 
I like the first one LI'LIS Gunners mate.  Lana Lee talked to me about funding the video.   Jane Kerner is sitting with me, and there are two Captain American litter mates in there.  I am seeing a lot from him I like.
 
Jammie is in front of us to double the first Bellagio son. At six months he is as big as his father.  I do like the Captain American puppies.  Butch Steifferman is here.  And our dogs are bugging the agility dogs, and they are right next to us.
 
Judging continues.  Do you notice as the days go on, I pay less attention to the show ring.  There are only four in the ring, and Scottie is in front, then another, it might be Anya Dobratz., Mike and Lenny.  I notice mostly good temperament, even on puppies.  Michel puts Scottie in the center for the individual.  That is Rough Rider, and looks fully mature. Everything seems good, and there he goes down and back. We are directly behind them going down and back. Carmen came to sit with me, and is talking to me.  I like that.  Carmen has some great idea and we talked about breeding.
 
Michel is picking and dismissing.  Rick Whelker walked in front of me, and in the ring is a second group of five, and they move around. This place is full and he pulls Scottie and Lenny and excuses Mike and another handler, and he looks at those two and brings in another group.
 
There are four in there. Bill Basu goes to the great group and so does Ken, and Then There Were six.
 
Helen Gleason came by and gave me a kiss. I knew there was a reason I liked dog shows. Georgie is in front, al, Then Liz, Scottie. Standing off to the side is Lenny, Bill and Kent.  It sure is loud from the Agility, not so much here.
 
There go the first four again, and very different type. I prefer Liz' dog so far, but there they go again, still Georgie in front. I see Carolyn Martello doubling, and off goes this group.  Now the last three, and Lenny Bill, and Kent.  Man, bouncing, pulling relaxed, what a difference.  Lennie on a full 12 ft. lead.  Michel walks to them and they line up.  He is looking them over, puts Kent in front, the Scott, Liz, George and looks over the other three, and I am not sure he likes any of them.  Now he looks at just the first four, with Kent in front.  And he wants them slow and easy and Kent lets his dog charge, and Lennie is keeping up, Liz with a loose lead and he moves Liz to number two with George behind.  I don't think the other three are in the running.  And, he takes the fab four around again.  Wisconsin Badger, A Captain America son, in front, and George goes to number two.  The first dog is called Cobra, and I had heard about him from Jane, he is a super dog. Yes, he wins the class, 319, 302, 318, and 310.
 
On to the Bitches.

Maturity bitches, Best in Maturity

The bitch is Best in Maturity Bitches.  She is a Captain America Daughter and Jeff and Jane are excited.
 
Evan
 

Maturity Bitches

 
 
Click here: WelcMaturity BitchesMichel Ebertin just called and I gave him what I have. But, you had it first.  Michel Chaloix cuts the class, and I have Lew sitting with me so I can't lie about anything.  Now he is leaving.  Tedi is sitting between Cappy and Gloria. So, the lineup is Bill Peterson, Gloria, Tedi, Cappy and Cappy.  I think Tedi is hoping the winning will brush off on her. I encourage it. 
 
Zoe is back and told me to correct Michel's name, so if I am wrong it isn't my fault. Bill Basu is there now, with a good looking bitch.  Bob and I are talking more than watching, that seems to be the way it goes.  Kent is up.  After this it is the Parade of Greats I am looking forward to. 
 
They get examined, they go around, they go down and back.  This is taxing my concentration.  I know it is important to those who are in the ring, me, not so much.
 
The crowd likes Mike's bitch Morning Jewel.  A Phoenix daughter.  And some more.  Diana Paul came by with Linda Ferguson and two very very attractive ladies.  Diana "Dianee".  Very "Hot", and even stopped to say hello.
 
Linda's bitch is in there. I would like to think she came to say hello, but it turns out she is doubling her bitch.   She is in there with Diane, and is a good one.
 
Now to the last one, Snuggles with Lindsey.  And now he starts to pick.  I have lost track and Michel is talking to the ring steward and Gail is there too.  This is his first group and about to start picking.  In comes the other group.
 
That's the winners, first was WeLove Du Chien's American Honey, Second was Kennelwood's Morning Jewel, Third was Ch Greenleaf's Deuce of Clubs V. Surgigo and fourth was Sundance's Annie Oakley.
 
Lunch
 
ome to Asgard's German Shepherds

Question

If you are getting this, I hope you are enjoying it. If you aren't getting it, or if you  hate it, keep your mouth shut.
 
You can blame Zoe for teaching me, and the List administrator for sending it.
 
Evan
 

Maturity Dogs, I promise

 
Maturity Dogs
 
In they come with Leslie in front, Then Lenny, Mike, Scott, Cindy, Lindsey, and Christy.  That is what seems to be it six.  Now just four to work with.
 
Leslie has California Dreaming 824, then Lenny with Ya Gotta Know When To Hold Em 826, Mike with Man U Man 832, and Scot with Oakley 835.  Now they each go around.  I am still jazzed with Kierk, and while he remembered me, he was too excited to see Tedi.
 
Joan sure looks fantastic. Why do we grow older, and She never changes.  I wonder if she has a picture of herself in the attic.  Dan Dwier is here talking to Bob and me.  I like Man U Man, and he is going around.  I got a great picture of Kierk here.   Joan walks down looking at the heads, or that is how it looks to me. She points to Lennie, and says something to the rest. Lennie says no double to his owner, so she probably wants them slow and loose, and off they  go at a slow run.
 
She is laughing and sends them out. It is nice to see a judge who not only knows what she is doing, but is having fun doing it. She takes the next group one at a time.  830 with Greg, then Cindy with 839, Lindsey with 840 and Christy with 841. 
 
All the individuals go fine, and now the examination. Bob Moore came by to criticize, why I have no idea. Frank Martello is walking around, and I don't' see Carolyn. I am still pleased to see Kierk. I am not hard to amuse.
 
Cindy is in the ring with Gunrunner.   More dogs, and I am bored with the dog show. I hate a two or three show weekend.  Now the four line up and Joan looks hem over. She stands straighter than anyone I know.  Elegant is the word that comes to mind.
 
They move at a fast walk almost, but running.    She walks over and sends them bak and brings in th rest.  Now a full ring. Eight of them. She walks to the front and walks down the line as the dogs pose. The handlers are watching her, and now back to the center of the ring. Joan is smiling and gives them instructions, Leslie in front, Lennie, Mike, Scott, Greg, Cindy, Lindsey and Christy.  It surprises me I can remember so many names. Where are the new people?
 
Line em up again, and Joan looks them over, approaches, and talks to the last group and sets them aside, and says, "Alright, the same thing", and off they go.  Right all round the ring, and now she changes it to Mike in front then Lennie, and Scott.  Now she tells them to take them again, and here go the double handlers.
 
And the second group, Greg, Cindy, Lindsey, (she goes over Lindsey's dog) and last is Christy.  And, "take the around". Lots of whistles this year, and off they go with Greg leading the pack.  Now Lindsey to second and Christy in third, still with Greg in front, and puts them over behind the other group, after another pass.  Back to the first group, Mike was and still is in front.  She pulls Mike and sends him down and back.  It lets Bobbie film it.  Looks good to me, but who says I know anything. She sends him up to the front again.  The second one looks good too.  And behind Mike. We have a great view, another one clean.  So far, good clean dogs.  She did move two up and only one left. Now Gunrunner.  Now it is Mike, Lenny, Greg, and Lindsey, and others.  And, that is it. The winner is 832, 826, 830 and 840.  You look them up. It is Mike, Lenny, Gred and Lindsey.  On to bitches.

Short but sweet

Best in Futurity is the Bitch, and Michel did it.  Lamar came by and Paula is talking to us. She has tickets for the Victory dinner for sale. The Sedgwicks didn't come to the Big Show.
 
Now the Amateur Futurity. Joan has three males in there. Karen Taylor just came by for candy. Without the candy no one would talk to me. I made a pass, and I see Kathy Potter sitting ringside, and not that many people in their seats.
 
First was DCTTBE Nobe Thunder Bolt of Norhaus, Second was Jewel's Baron Von Drexel Wolf Creek, and third waw Divina's Wad-ya Know of Falkrgia.  Dorothy Lynn came by and is doing great.  I see Liana New in the ring, only tow there. I went and passed the candy bowl.  Pam Stoesser is here, the two are still in the ring.  The winner is 870, and second is 872.  Cute bitches, and the handlers are just a cute.
 
Now on to Maturity Dogs. This is the BIG TIME.  Jessica is here, but I think she is only handling in Specials. She is dressed up, so who knows?  I know the Drapers feel badly for Exxon, but I am still pleased we bred to him. That is a fantastic dog, and while I know he is sound as a rock, he didn't stand in the ring. 
 
OK.  I got to take Kierk for a walk.  Life is good, and so is he.
 
Maturity to come.
 

Futurity bitches

 
Big Dave came by and there is Martha Rinke. I see Cappy is her, but I don't' see Kierk.  I suspect he isn't here, but I am going to find him tonight.
 
Now on the Futurity Bitches. I had to go see Gloria, and Al came by for some candy.  They are in the ring.  Sherree Moses is here, and talking about the seminar. Only two bitches missing, 15 in the ring, and Michel walks down the ring loooking them over and says one time around.  First Mikie with 849, the Georgie 850, Genereo with 852, 854, Leswlier with 855, Kent with 856, Elizabeth with 857, Olivia with 859, Lenny with 860, and the rest of them go out, so he is working with the first five. Individuals and so far so good.  Bobbie standing in front of us.  Irene was behind us doubling.
 
Tedi is sitting with me, this is a first for a National.  I see Cappy now, and Pam Stoesser was there too.  The place is full for the first day, so it is going to be crowded.    I am already tired or watching the show, but I agree to stay here.  I like the location there is a café right across the ring, and so far, I just keep eating the candy I brought.
 
Yesterday I was standing at Agility and saw a beautiful shepherd. I was petting him and asked who he was, he was so impressive.  It was Promise Keeper. Dahhhh! What a fantastic dog.
 
Mikie is getting some noise for Karma Elite Design.  Now they stack, the first five. Cappy just came by and we are laughing about finding he room. In goes Kent, and I like his bitch, 856, and Elizabeth, with a very showy bitch 857.Olivia with 859, and now Lenny with 860.  Now Cindy with 861, (I hope you have the catalog), I can't type fast enough to do every name.  Well, I can but I don't want to.  Ben came by and is talking to Debbie Shelp.  Twyla came by and there is still a dog show going on.  I was just reminded by Twyla that Patron is here to be in the Parade of Greats, and to get his AOE.  That may tear me up. This is the second group, and Olivia is up there with a black.  Or, at least from here she looks like an all black.  Gail Stefferman is doubling in front of me, and that is a nice bitch.  I see Jennifer Root sitting in front of us.
 
They like the black bitch Girl on Fire V Shaden.  We found a phone, but I can't figure out who to call to find out whose it is.  Jimmie is here talking to us, and they are still going around the ring.  There goes Cindy.  And they stack up.  Jammie is here and so is Bill Tank waiting to go back in I see Ben Bignoria, and out goes this class, and in come the next group with bill tank in front, with an Asgard dog. Xrated.  I see Carolyn Martello, and the Patriot daughter out of Magic Marker, (ROM) is out there. She is clean coming and going, and with Bill Tank.  She is a nice bitch, but I am still bugged about Exxon.  I screwed up my typing but got it fixe. Now Art with 863, Ada.  Bobbie Kinde is still with Bill Peterson, and seem to be having a good time, and even watching the show.  Candy Esbe, (now she is married, Foss), is talking to Carolyn and it is quiet except for the Agility dogs, who are barking up a storm.  I see Patrick Green, and he is watching with interest.  Linda Bankhead is watching but seems quiet for her. She looks great, but always has. Joan looks fantastic as usual. Now Karen is watching, but doesn't weem to be double handling. I think she may have conditioned Woodside's Vogue, and she looks good with Lennie.
 
This set up is going to show any back problems, and any feet problems. That may not be so good for everyone.  Michel says take them around. Paul Root is yelling at Bobbie. And off they go, five with still dreams in their hearts.  And, he says, "one at a time".  There goes Bill  with 862, then Art with 863, Zac with 864, his main squeeze with 865, then Lenny with 866, and that's it.   And they stack and Michel looks at his notes, makes some notes and talks to Karen.
 
That was the last group, and in comes the first five.  Now the next group of five.  Kent in front, and Michel walks the group, and looks at each of them. You sure can see feet, and I can see some problems from here. He pulls two, Elizabeth and Kent and puts them to the side with Mike, George and Leslie, now the third group.  Zoe just came by to say hello. It is Bill Art, Z, Lindsey and Lenny. He pull Lindsey, Lennie.  I think he likes handlers whose names start with L.
 
There they stack and he sends three aside to work with the five.  Mike, Georgie, Leslie and Kent.   No Paula so far today.  Now Michel is working with the four, and three off to the side.  Some crowd noise.  He pulls Elizabeth to second, Mike in front with 849. He started in front of the class and is still there with Tokaye's Karma Elite Design Dershimer.  He excuses three, Kent, Lenny and another, and has four left. That can be dangerous.
 
He looks them over, approaches and tells Mike to go down and back. Now Elizabeth. I like that bitch a lot and Michel looks her over, it is Dangerous Liason.  Now George.   Michel has the great bitches in there, and now Lindsey and the crowd does like them.  This is a good looking group of four.  I think the first two are a difficult choice, but no one asked me to judge.  There they go all four.  He is looking at the first two again. It is not an easy choice, and he wants them to go around together. I know what I would do, but I will keep it to myself, as you know, I seldom say what I think. MAN you should hear the excitement.  He puts Elizabeth in front to see what they look like.   He puts Mike back in front, now that the bitch makes dump.  Maybe the firmness of the stool was a factor.
 
And there are still four, and there they go, that is probably it, 849, 857, 850 and 865, and off they go, and YES, that's it.

Futurity dogs

Here I am early. Bob, (the voice of the national) is here too.  No one else. They haven't set up the announcer's table, and no one has told Bobbie where he is supposed to be. As I understand it, they haven't decided where the entry is going to be. Off to my left is the agility, and the ring in front of me, but not as big as normal, maybe half size.
 
I am thinnking when they are done with agility, they will open up the whole area, which would be normal size for a National.
 
This is a great facility, and certainly friendly. But, within an hour of the how, no one seems to know what we are doing with the set-up.  The chordless microphone is here, but just one. I know Bob and I have always been able to work it out.
 
I see The Big Z is here, and I wondered if I forgot to mention Jammie Walker was at dinner with us. I did see Art and Bill and I understand they were having a surprise birthday party for Lew at the same place. We saw a lot of the dog folks there.
 
Bobbie reminded me that it is always a bit confusing at the start, and this is no exception. All I know is I am here, the lights are on, and people will start to show up.  It looks good.
 
Lenny is here.
 

Early Wednesday

 
Here I am early. Bob, (the voice of the national) is here too.  No one else. They haven't set up the announcer's table, and no one has told Bobbie where he is supposed to be. As I understand it, they haven't decided where the entry is going to be. Off to my left is the agility, and the ring in front of me, but not as big as normal, maybe half size.
 
I am thinnking when they are done with agility, they will open up the whole area, which would be normal size for a National.
 
This is a great facility, and certainly friendly. But, within an hour of the how, no one seems to know what we are doing with the set-up.  The chordless microphone is here, but just one. I know Bob and I have always been able to work it out.
 
I see The Big Z is here, and I wondered if I forgot to mention Jammie Walker was at dinner with us. I did see Art and Bill and I understand they were having a surprise birthday party for Lew at the same place. We saw a lot of the dog folks there.
 
Bobbie reminded me that it is always a bit confusing at the start, and this is no exception. All I know is I am here, the lights are on, and people will start to show up.  It looks good.
 
Lenny is here. as is Joan Fox and Michel. The place is starting to fill, and I need to go find a catalog.  So, more to come.

Tuesday, October 07, 2014

What a wonderful world

What a great beginning of the National. 
 
The show location is terrific. The only complain that I have is getting here, but a lot of my old friends did so.
 
I did get to spend time with Dave and Martha Rinke, and that always is a high point for me. Dave and I think a lot alike even if he is much younger than me, 15 days.
 
I went to dinner with Pam Stoesser, Jane Kerner, Tedi, Paula Cook, Dawn VanDykma, Bobbie Kindy, Terry Mead, The other Terry, Jeff Mobeus.  You could not find a more fun group.  Then Bill Tank and Charlotte Funk came in. What a restaurant.  Maybe the best meal I have ever had.
 
We got a call in the room that Cappy and Gloria were in, and in room 306.  So, I went upstairs to see Kierk.  I knocked on the door three times, and finally some girl yelled she was in the shower. So Tedi called back and Gloria said she would meet me at the elevator. So, back I went, no Gloria and no dog.
 
I went back to the room and Tedi called again. They are in a different hotel.
 
I do think someone can laugh too much, have too much fun, and see too many friends.,
 
It is getting close.
 
Evan
 

National classes

What rush, to see all my friends.  Dave Rinke is Sitting behind me and Jane Kerner is next to me Pam Stasser is bitching that I am sitting in her chair. In the ring is 6-9 puppy bitch with Christy in front, Olivia is third, Diane Brown, Loesie and there they go, and the dogs are done.
 
I will go into that later, but I did talk to Lew Bunch for a minute, and he moves Olivia up right after Tedi says she liked the puppy.  Christy is in front and takes the class.
 
I did get to talk to the Judge, but he gets his name in enough so I won't mention it.  Dan Dwyer told me he is told since he is seven years older than me. Paul and Jennifer Root are here, and we talked a bit.  I started to list my friends so I wouldn't forget who I saw, and I talked to Bobby Kindey , Shirley Briggs O'Brian, Pam Stasser, and bill Tank.  I howdy's to Bob Mahea and Bill Basue, and did spend a few iminutes with Jeff Mobley.  I see Dan Dwyer is talking to Tedi now,a nd a new class is in the ring.
 
Diane Brown never ages, and gets prettier every year.  Tim Brown is now known as Scar Face with three scratches to show he plays with puppies.   Peg Graham is here as is Richard Sottle.  Dave Rinke told me he looks so young since he is 15 days younger than me. Sheryl Brockett is here running around, and looking great. I got to hug Sherri Moses and Jimmie and I had a brief moment together.
 
The Winner's Dog was a Black shown by Al Martin from the Open Class, a good looking dog. The dog that blew my mind, (although all it takes is a soft breeze), was the 12 -18 dog.  He is going to be a future Select and possibly more, his name is the Novice dog, Rowe's Ridge I'm a Catch owned by Teiir Mead and the Beaudoins. 
 
I did get to see Kathy Potter, and Genesee from Canada, as well as Ken Cunningham.  We ran into Bill Tank and Sharlotte Funk at the Airport.  I see Linda Curry running around the ring, and Tim The Scar is talking to me while I type.  Paul Johnson is sitting next to us, and it rained, was cold, is now hot, and the wind is blowing.
 
I see Mike Sherman, and in the ring are the bitches and soem female dogs. 
 
I am going to try to send this, and if it goes, from ringside, I will do it again.
 

And, now it begins

I have to admit, I don't like change.
 
I had two White Castles hamburgers yesterday. They weren't smothered in onions, (Oh the horror of it), and they had no condiments on them. It is one change that does not work for me.
 
I talked to Paula about it, and she said she knew it.  But, never told me. Now I ask you, is that friend?
 
For those who didn't know, Smith with Rhonda, (Ron), is the girl who promoted Rin Tin Tin all over the country in the past years, working with Daphne. Daphne isn't here this year, she isn't feeling well, and we all will miss her and her support for the breed. What she has done for years to protect the German shepherd image can't be forgotten.
 
I am looking forward to seeing Bob, (The Voice of The National), not only judging, but also just as my friend. We talk all year, but only get together at the National, as with so many of us.  What a great time to remember who is important, how short is life, and how great is our breed.
 

Monday, October 06, 2014

The National

We made it here to St. Louis. It was an exciting day.
When we got to the airport parking, (there is free parking for Mercedes), there was no one there. Also we found one of us, (I won't say who), left the medication at home.  We were an hour before the flight, but it was two hour to go home and come back.
They finally showed up to get us to the gate, and I had one of my secretaries go to our house, get the medicine and overnight it to us.  I won't say it saved a lot of money, but we called to pick up the prescription here and it was $600.00.
The grounds look great. Most people will miss the turn, but that is only the first time.

I got to see Dawn VanDykman make a great run in agility, then Smith went in with Rhonda, (Ron) and did the same thing.  I ran into Karen Taylor. She had no problem getting in with a 500 crate.  I guess it was just getting the airlines to admit it.  They wouldn't do it from LA.
 
Sam Colven and Joyce Ebert came in as we headed to the grocery store. We got enough food to stay in the room for the week. I might do that.
 
The highlight so far was Paula with Harley Davidson. He still looks like a young dog, and was in Veterans last year. I think he may be shown again.  He remember Tedi and also made a fuss over me.  I like that in a dog.  And, even Paula remembered who we were.
 
I put my hands on a magnificent male, and then realized it was Promise Keeper. There is a dog that screams type every time you see him.
 
Now I am in the room, and unless I decide to just stay in, there is a dog show tomorrow.  It has the looks of another great National.
 
I got to thinking, (always a dangerous thing with me), about who would go Grand Victor.
 
I think Stevie has a great shot,and I would love to see Jane Kerner with another Grand Victor, and he is a fantastic dog. Jane remains one of my favorite people to see.  But, I am going to try to beat her with an Asgard dog., The "K" Dog. 
 
 Then again, I understand Koby is being shown, and he always was high on my list, and since Bart gave him Canadian Grand Victor, he should be a favorite. 
 
Maybe they will show Megabucks to go Double Grand Victor, and I like that dog a great deal.
 
And, although it may be a secret. I think Exxon could take the big title.
 
Of course, it could be none of them.
 
There are going to be a lot of good dogs, and one of them will win.
 

Wednesday, October 01, 2014

Location, location, location


Wonder what's going to be the new surprise
 
The big surprise for me, is that we are not going to drive.  Although it is costing a fortune, we will fly without our dog this year.
I was worried about six days on the road, with motels, a dog, and gas costs. Then there is the wear and tear on us, and the road hazards.
In the end we decided if we can't fly a 500 crate into St. Louis, we would leave the dog at home.  So, our 12 to 15 month old Patriot son, (Futurity winner),  will wait for a location he can fly into, which if I understand it, will be in 2017.  That will be just in time for him to go Select.
While I support our board, and know the cost savings have to be significant, and realize the need to have a central location, they do need to address the inability to get a 500 crate to the National by plane. What this is going to cause is a limitation on who can be there.   I expect the entry numbers will remain, but one of the Futurity winners won't be there, (Teddy Roosevelt), and except that Gloria and Cappy are driving, the K dog wouldn't have been shown.  I hope I am the only person not taking a dog due to the restrictions.
This year it is just an entry.  In the future it is going to the members who won't attend.
As our membership ages, long road trips will not be an option.
There is something wrong with that.
Evan