TopDogWeekly’s Cover Dog... MBIS Can GChEX /Am GCh Monark Abbeyroads Molly Malone AOM/CGN Sire: AM CH RIVERGROVES KISS ME I’M IRISH x Dame: CAN CH GRIZZLY MONARK NUIT BLANCHE
We began showing MOLLY last year and she did very well. MOLLY was awarded her first All Breed Best in Show under Susan Badick. Molly obtained her American grand championship very fast with major and memorable wins like best of breed the day before she was awarded select bitch at the 2012 Eukanuba National Championship. Molly finished 2012 as the #1 Great Pyrenees in Canada. We decided to keep showing MOLLY to keep her in condition until her next season, which we thought was due just after Westminster Kennel Club shows in February 2013. MOLLY was awarded select bitch at the Westminster Kennel Club show. Her season was late, so we decided to take her to Texas for the American National Specialty in April. Molly exceeded all our expectations before the National Specialty and we thought why not keep showing her for the rest of 2013 to try and break the breed record for a Great Pyrenees bitch. At the American National Specialty, MOLLY received an Award of Merit under breeder judge Karen Justin, since then and to date molly is the #1 Great Pyrenees, #2 Working dog and #13 among All Breeds in Canada. MOLLY has been awarded 4 Best in Shows, 2 reserve Best in Shows, 24 Working Group firsts and over 90 group placements so far this year! Molly has tied the BIS record and needs one more Best in Show to be the top winning Great Pyrenees bitch of all time in Canada. Many thanks to Emily Burdon for being an important part of this success, thank you as well to all of MOLLYs’ fans and to the judges who have awarded MOLLY these memorable wins. We have frozen semen from Sweden for Molly and she will be bred on her next season. MOLLY IS BRED BY: MONARK GREAT PYRENEES OWNED BY: TINA DUNCAN (ABBEYROAD GREAT PYRENEES), MAXIM HUDON & SABRINA SIMARD(MONARK GREAT PYRENEES) AND GRAEME BURDON HANDLED BY: EMILY BURDON
BEST IN SHOWS week ending September 29th, 2013
Pine Ridge Kennel Club – Ontario Friday Aust. Shepherd Ch. Hearthside Riveredge Sure Is Summum Judge: Heather Langfeld Saturday West Highland White Terrier Ch. Whitebriar Jaw Dropper Judge: Shirley Limoges Sunday West Highland White Terrier Ch. Whitebriar Jaw Dropper Judge: Larry Kereluke
UPCOMING SHOWS this weekend
Pine Ridge Kennel Club - Ontario Fraser Valley Dog Fanciers – British Columbia Fort Garry Kennel Club - Manitoba Wine Country Kennel Club – Ontario Nipissing Kennel Club – Ontario Cobequid Kennel Club – Nova Scotia
INSIDE COVER DOG We at Cogie Chihuahuas are so very proud of Yoda - MBIS CDN GCH BPISS AM CH Cogie’s Burning Bordeaux. This amazing young dog has accomplished so much this year with 3 BIS and 33 Group placements. He is the proud son of AM/CDN CH Shorepointe’s All Fired up at Bloomsbury owned by Lynn Hurd - bred by Justin Ward and Bill McCollister and Wagner N Cogie’s Calamity Jane. In addition to his success in Canada, in the US Yoda was WD at two specialties, BPIS and Select dog at both the Chihuahua Club of America Spring Rotating Specialty and the Chihuahua Club of Michigan Specialty. While these wins were Breeder/ Owner/Handled, he now spends most of his time out with Tom Curley and Diane Bell. Our heartfelt thanks to them as we see how very attached Yoda is to them and how very much he is part of their family. We were recently out at a show and overheard the comments of people who watched him that weekend from: “He has so much presence in the ring!” to “It’s all about the face”...and they’re right - Yoda’s presence is obvious every time you look in his face, he’s a very charismatic, charming, intelligent dog who truly does bring the Chihuahua standard to life. Yoda follows the tradition of many Cogie Chihuahuas who we have been very fortunate to have Breeder/Owner/Handled to wins in Canada, the U.S and Chihuahua specialties. Our thanks to all the judges that have recognized Cogie Chihuahuas and to those who have a Cogie Chihuahua as part of their family.
TOP TEN ALL BREEDS Courtesy of CanuckDogs.com
1
Ch Whitebriar Jaw Dropper - West Highland White Terrier
16141
2
Ch Champagne Charly V. Tani Kazari - Affenpinscher
7217
3
GChEx NicNak's Second To None - Yorkshire Terrier
5997
4
GChEx Vetset Kate Winsit - Standard Poodle
5727
5
GCh Polo's Air Force One - Afghan Hound
5725
6
GChEx Roaneden's Int'l Harvester - Nova Scotia Duck Toller
4946
7
Ch Ahmahr Nahr's The Lost Angel Gabriel - Basenji
4749
8
Ch Hearthside Riveredge Sure Is Summum - Australian Shepherd
4538
9
GChEx Goldgrove High Intensity - Doberman Pinscher
4210
10
Ch Flacon d'Paris of Neigenuveaux - Barbet
3681
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Ch Flacon d'Paris of Neigenuveaux - Barbet
2578
(TopDogWeekly does not verify these stats. They are supplied as a courtesy to our readers)
MEET OUR JUDGES OF THE WEEK PATRICIA AND MICHAEL LANCTOT
1.
Home city? We were both born in Montreal in the 40’s, went to school and worked in Montreal until 1989 when we were transferred to Halifax and then moved to Cornwall in 2009 where we presently live.
2. Breed or Breed’s you have bred? Labrador Retrievers under the prefix Ebonylane since 1974. 3. Years you have been Judging? Since 1994 4. Licensed for or, on Permit for? We are both “All Breed” 5. Judged in what Countries? We love to travel and have been very fortunate to have judged in all of the provinces in Canada, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bermuda, China, Columbia, Holland, Mexico, New Zealand, Puerto Rico and 16 states in the United States. 6. Your all time favourite assignment? The 40th Anniversary Labrador Retriever Specialty of the Dutch Labrador Club in Holland. There were 14 judges famous Lab breeders from all over the world and we had the honour of each being assigned half of the “open” class, which was the maximum number of dogs permitted per judge by the FCI. The Specialty was held on the grounds of a castle and our accommodations were in the castle. What a fabulous experience that was. 7.
Favourite dog or dogs Judged from the past? We have had the opportunity to have our hands on so many great dogs that we would prefer to not mention just a few.
8. Pet Peeves in your ring? For the most part we are quite easy going and don’t sweat the little things. Mike would prefer that exhibitors not give the dog bait just before we have to check the bite and Pat would prefer that exhibitors not arrive late. 9. Favourite way to relax? Sitting on our deck at home watching the sun go down and then watching some TV in our family room with our dogs. Pat also likes gardening and Mike enjoys exploring computer applications. 10. How do you occupy your time in travel? After reviewing the standards of the breeds we are about to judge, Pat loves to read on her kindle and Mike enjoys watching movies. 11. What do you think is the biggest problem facing our Sport? There does not appear to be enough interest in the sport from the younger generation. We have to figure out some way to motivate and keep newer breeders in the sport. The economy has also had a negative effect, many of us seem to have less disposable income available for dog shows. 12. What are your thoughts on Limit Dog Show’s We are in favour of limited shows for remote areas as two shows per day is the only way those clubs can survive financially.
CANADIANS AT MONTGOMERY COUNTY K.C. SUNDAY OCTOBER 6, 2013
CAIRN TERRIERS Winner Dog, 5 points & Award of Merit Gaegordon’s Winsome Jesse Breeder/Owner Gaelen Gordon Chelsea, Quebec
Select GCh. Beinneins Verona Breeder/Owner Darle Heck Handler: Andrew Green Calgary, Alberta
Select Ch. Quarrydene’s Queen of Diamonds Breeder: Merril Schmitt Owner: Karen McClean & Merril Schmitt Handler: Catherine McMillan Casa Rio, Saskatchewan
IRISH TERRIERS Winners Bitch 4 points Windfire Firebreak Breeder/Owner: Patricia MacDonald Handler: James Dickson Ilderton, Ontario
CESKY TERRIERS Winners Dog, Best of Winners 4 points Alchemy’s Eye of The Hurricane Breeder: Dann Wilson Owner: Dann Wilson & Duncan Ritchie Smithville, Ontario Select Ch. Zlatapraha Kahn Breeder/Owner: Wendy Craig Handler: Holly Million Acton, Ontario FOX TERRIER (WIRE) 1st 9 – 12 Puppy Dog, Reserve Winners Dog Plawsworth Foxburrow Goldrush Breeder: Barbara R. Watts & Janet MacKenzie Owner: Ann & Louis Gold Handler: Will Alexander Erin, Ontario
Best of Opposite Sex GCh. Windfire Aurora Borelais Breeder/Owner Patricia MacDonald Hndler: James Dickson Ilderton, Ontario KERRY BLUE TERRIERS Winners Dog, Best of Winners 5 points Kebulak Naked Truth At Cashelmara Breeder: Cara Davani Owner: Edward & Katherine Greer Thornton, Ontario Best of Breed GCh. Saredon Shock Waves of Irisblu Breeder: Judith Averis Owner: Harold Quigg & Anita Norman Handler: Deena Simon Delta, British Columbia
LAKELAND TERRIERS Best in National Sweepstakes Northcote’s No Doubt About It Breeder: Terri Alloway Owners: Terri Alloway & Kim Wendling MANCHESTER TERRIERS (STANDARD) Winners Dog Karos Blazing Hot Breeder: Rebecca McAuley & Tanya Brown Owner: Tracey Dineley & Steve Sellwood Mount Albert, Ontario MINIATURE SCHNAUZERS 1st in Veteran Dog, Award of Merit Ch. Tomar’s The Fix is in Breeder: Kenneth McKinney & Mary Paisley Owner/Handler: Connie Krohn Vonda, Saskatchewan Award of Merit Ch. Minuteman Toxicology Breeder: Catherine McMillan Owner: Catherine McMillan & Karen Prokopetz Delisle, Saskatchewan NORFOLK TERRIER Best in Sweepstakes Reserve Winners Dog Souyen A Special Kind of Love Breeder/Owners Patti & Sarah Paquette & Eryn Hallows Azilda, Ontario Winners Dog, Best of Winners, 5 points Souyen’s The Puck Stops Here Breeder: Patti Paquette Owner: Patti & Mark & Sarah Paquette Azilda, Ontario
PARSON RUSSELL TERRIER Best of Breed GCh. Foxbend Colour Me More Breeder: Susan & David Crawford Owner: Kiki Courtelis & Dana Bryson Benn & Joyce Wilkinson Orangeville, Ontario SEALYHAM TERRIERS Best in Sweepstakes Winners Bitch, 5 points Goodspice Efbe’s Know Easy Way Out Breeder/Owners: Marjory Good & France Bergeron Quebec Select GCh. Efbe’s Thunder Rd At Burberry Breeder: France Bergeron Owner: Lucie Tetreault & France Bergeron & Sarah Hawkes & Sandra Middlebrook SKYE TERRIERS Winners Dog, Best of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex 5 points Kishniga’s HMS Maximus Breeder: Dr. Richard Meen Owner: Ed Shirley & Cynthia Crysdale & Dr. Richard Meen Warkworth, Ontario Reserve Winners Bitch Kishniga’s HMS Pomposity Breeder: Dr. Richard Meen Owners: Sharon Kleim & Dr. Richard Meen Toronto, Ontario Select 1st in Stud Dog Ch. Kishniga’s HMS Gunsmoke Breeder/Owner Dr. Richard Meen & Sharon Kleim
SOFT COATED WHEATON TERRIERS Reserve Winners Dog Cashel’s Oban on Ice Breeder/Owners: John & Penny Rogers Langley, British Columbia Winners Bitch, Best of Winners, Best Bred By Exhibitor, 5 points Keepsake’s Soul Surfer Breeder: Shari Robinson & Sydney Robinson & Linda Thompson Owner: Sydney Robinson & Shari Robinson Osgoode, Ontario Best of Opposite Sex Ch. Reyem’s Saddle Up N Ride Breeder: Kay Baird & Gwen Meyer Owner: Cathy Roozen & Kay Baird Edmonton, Alberta
WELSH TERRIERS Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes Darwyn’s Santa Maria Breeder: Larisa Hotchin & Sheryl Mackay Owner: Larisa Hotchin Mission, British Columbia Award of Merit Ch. Darwyn’s Special Blend Breeder/Owner Larisa Hotchin Handler: Doug Belter WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIERS Winners Bitch 5 points Skyehigh Mac Ken Char Double Dip Breeder: Lindy Barrow & Jaimi Glodek Owner: Lindy Barrow & Jaimi Glodek & Celso Mollo Caledon, Ontario
STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIERS Reserve Winners Bitch Clandara Invision Lucyinthesky Breeder?Owner: Tracy Dineley & Julie King Mount Albert, Ontario
Congratulation’s to all the Canadian Breeders and Owners and Handlers who placed in the classes, at the Greatest Terrier Show in the world Montgomery County Kennel Club.
SHIVER
THE DOGS IN OUR LIVES PAM MCCLINTOCK
As I write this, autumn has descended on Southern Ontario, with falling leaves, cooler evenings and dramatic, sometimes breathtaking colors. It is the type of fall weather that we all long for and over the past many days mother nature has been kind, offering up sunny days and balmy temperatures. Who among us can remember finding and ironing the various fall leaves between waxed paper sheets and labeling each leaf in an album with its’ correct name, and habitat, as part of a school project. This required hauling out the encyclopedia stacks of books and researching what we could find concerning the various trees native to our area. Now we have computers and Wikipedia!! How the times have changed, along with it, our grown up determination to be dog breeders of character and distinction. This too requires research, labels, categorizing, and record keeping. In our younger days, most of us who are now immersed in the sport of dogs were canine enthusiasts. There were family dogs, we loved them and their company and that interest evoked a deeper involvement as we matured into adulthood. For the very fortunate ones, the art of breeding, training and exhibiting may well have been an integral part of their childhood and lucky indeed are those whose very existence in the canine sport was begun at an early age. Whatever the beginning, be it a childhood destiny or adult passion, the sport of dogs has occupied and fascinated many of us for decades. We have slept with more dogs than people. (That is probably not a bad thing!!) And we have studied them, deliberated over them, worried about them, cried sorrowfully for them, and cheered magnanimously for the dogs in our lives. Currently, five beautiful purebred dogs share my home and they continue to amaze me with their beauty and zest for life. Some have no particular credentials yet, only a spectacular pedigree, lingering on the brink of hopeful stardom. Others wear their titles modestly and are a constant reminder of the keenness and enthusiasm that took them and me into the ring in a quest for the certification that attests to their breed type and function. Over the years, dozens upon dozens of other canines shared this same spot in my heart and in my mind. What brings us to this place of admiration and appreciation for the dog?? To what do we attribute our profound and persistent
determination to be involved with and so absorbed in this sport, that we literally eat, live, and breathe dogs and all that they represent, surely another pastime would be more exhilarating and less exhausting. Traveling each weekend to distant arenas, fields and fair grounds, is anything but chic, and loading and unloading the numerous pieces of equipment necessary to accommodate one or many show dogs is tiring physical effort. But each week, in spite of soaring gas prices and excessive distance, the dog show enthusiasts make the trek to the shows of their choice (there are many) and present their dogs to the judges and to the fancy in hopes of attaining awards and placements that will elevate their efforts as handlers, breeders, trainers and owners. It is this undeniable urge and necessity that drives the exhibitor, a desire to display the very fruits of their labor. Here is a sport where a living, breathing, creature can be paraded around a ring and where being a breeder lends a certain air of pride and accomplishment to the quest for accolades. Other sports certainly have their own merits but who can caress a golf club, pat a hockey stick or cuddle a football and proclaim the same degree of calmness and affection as felt by the subtle nuzzlings of the cool canine nose and softness of the fur under one’s hand. These glorious animals drive us on, insuring us of a reason to be and a purpose to rise each day. Dogs seem to be able to uplift us when nothing else can. They have the remarkable skill of a psychotherapist and just the mere observation of puppies at play, or the magnificence of the adult dog caught in a pose of splendid beauty, promotes a feeling of admiration and deep seated, moments of tranquil bliss. Why the canine has this particular ability is unknown. But I suspect that it is a trait transferred to us through the ages from the earliest beginnings of the man/dog bond. Wild canines crept into the light of the campfire and qualified their existence in service to mankind from this unlikely union has sprung an eternal need and desire to surround ourselves with the dogs of our choice. And while other sporting events have certain intrinsic values, the sport of dogs offers an opportunity for involvement in a creative process that has an unparalleled effect on our lives. Dogs are unconditionally loyal, loving, and honest, attributes that are essential and exemplary in our human world. “If you don’t own a dog, there is not necessarily anything wrong with you, but there may be something wrong with your life.” – Roger A. Caras
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
When making your decision to attend which shows, what do you base your decision on? Asked at the Pine Ridge Kennel Club, as well as via email. Dave & Lucy Hudson Judging Panel. Distance from home.
Breeder/Owner/Handlers
Beth Ferrier Breeder/Owner/Handler It is usually two things for me, I like to go and show to Judges who have an understanding of my breed, I enjoy showing to American Judges. I also look at the venue be it indoors or outdoors Deborah Dorken Uses a Professional Handler My decision is dependent on my job as I work shifts, As well if my handler is available. I take into consideration the proximity to home and the Judging Panel. Tammy Desjardins Breeder/Owner/Handler Judges. Venue. Distance does not come into play if the Judging panel is a good one Kay Riel Breeder/Owner/Handler I look at the Judging panels, as well as the past history of entries. Bob Whitney Judging Panel. Club Hospitality
Breeder/Owner/Handler/Judge
Rob & Liz Bennett Breeder/Owner/Handler We look at the judging panel, location and the entry in previous years. Kevin Grew Breeder/Owner/Handler Judges. Location. Venue/Accomodations Gail Gordon Breeder/Owner/Handler I enjoy dog shows, pick and choose them where I would like to go and location does not matter. Jan Carr Breeder/Owner/Handler Judging Panel. Close to home. I will travel for Specialty shows or if the panel warrants it. Diana Edwards Breeder/Owner/Handler/Show Secretary Judging Panels. Shows that are exhibitor friendly Greg Chan Judges. Location.
Breeder/Owner/Handler
Hayley Soar Breeder/Owner/Handler Location and proximity to home. Expense to attend. A Judging panel who will judge the dogs Gary Linton Judges. Distance from home.
Breeder/Owner/Handler
Christine Pollen Professional Handler Judges. Location. I try to choose the judging panels, which are most favorable for all the dogs Nadine Andrews Distance. Judges.
Professional Handler
June Macleod Breeder/Owner/Handler Distance from home. Venue with good parking. Scott Dyson Breeder/Owner/Handler Judges, I enjoy showing to different Judges, Venue is important as well as being within driving distance to home. To travel to the east of Toronto shows from Brantford the judging panel has to be worthwhile, the cost of the weekend without hotel is expensive. As well the cost of entries prohibits you showing a number of dogs. Emily Burdon Judges. Venue. Distance from home
Professional Handler
Paul Pobega Judges. Venue.
Breeder/Owner/Handler
Dee Devins Breeder/Owner/Handler Distance I try to stay within 3 hours of home, with my National Specialty being the exception. Judges, it is tiring seeing the same names on so many panels. Venue. Kristine Grinton Judges. Distance from home. Venue.
Breeder/Owner/Handler
Brad Heard Breeder/Owner/Handler Judging Panel. Judging Panel. Judging Panel. Edgar Rojas Professional Handler Judges. Number of entries. Exhibitor friendly. Good venue with bathing facilities, hydro. David Gignac Professional Handler Distance and expense. Judging Panel. As a Professional Handler you have to attend the shows, which are most favorable to all of the dogs. Club members, we will always support a show which is exhibitor friendly. In a campaign year you go where it is best for the dog
Colin Brownlee Breeder/Owner/Professional Handler Judging panel. Distance and Expense. Exhibitor friendly. Venue Doug McIntyre Professional Handler Judging Panel. Venue. Club hospitality. Distance, but that doesn’t matter as this McIdiot drives all over Canada. Caroline Thibodeau Breeder/Owner/Handler The importance of the show always is first for me, is it a National or Regional Specialty or a show that usually draws an entry in my breed, or a prestige event such as Westminster. It is a plus when you can get an extra set of points by having a Specialty along with an all breed show. The Judging panel comes next, while there are only a couple of Judges on my DNS (do not show) list. I won’t travel far for a panel of Judges I have seen several times in the past year or so, or to Judges whose opinion of my breeds seems to differ widely from mine. I’m not talking about winning or losing but just whether the Judge seems to understand the breed and puts up good dogs regardless of who owns or shows them. I like to show to foreign judges and will usually give them a try it’s an incentive for me. Distance and driving and availability of decent motels, is also a consideration. More than a days drive is just not in the cards for me anymore unless it’s a National Specialty. Pam Bruce Breeder/Owner/Handler/Judge I look for Judges which are knowledgeable about Terriers, a good venue, a show which fits my schedule = an overall good experience for my dog and me. Shannon Scheer Breeder/Owner/Professional Handler Basically as a handler in Alberta there is NO deciding factor! We attend the few remaining clubs shows that we can get to. Not only are entries declining but so are show giving clubs. Unlike some, judges, venues, and distance travelled is not in our decisions when entering, If there is a show within a one way twelve hour driving distance, we enter. BC does have a few more shows in the winter months, but the road conditions through the Rockies prevents the more sane people from driving out to them. Considering on the whole that I show basically large breeds, flying to these shows is a problem regarding weights and size of crates allowed by the airlines. Our only solution is to not enter, or drive out in horrific conditions. Here it is the beginning of October and Alberta has only three shows left for the year, such a sad state for those people that are trying to campaign a dog. No matter how many shows we may drive to out west in a year, the east doubles the amount of shows available. Not a fair playing ground and I think this and the economy is making many people who use to campaign, think twice about doing so. We just cannot make up those much needed points at years end. Elora Gorge is a show that many of us would like to attend at years end, but being from the west, it is impossible for us to get to these shows because of the airline restrictions in flying live cargo at that time of year. We are unable to support still yet another club, which does give the eastern campaign dogs an unfair advantage to the western dogs come the years end. If we choose to drive to Manitoba or BC in the winter months, it is very disappointing to put 24 hours worth of driving into a weekend to find that the show you just entered barely makes the 200 entry mark. This means if you are lucky enough to win or place in a group, then your points tallied for the weekend will not reach 100 dogs. Maybe it is because I am older and wiser now, but driving these roads out west for the amount of time that we have to spend, getting to and from shows is not worth the 75 points that a campaign dog may or may not receive on any given weekend.
Debi Noonan Breeder/Owner/Handler When I enter shows I always look at the panel, I feel to many shows are getting the local judges to save money, when in turn they are losing money! Some (not all) local judges are not reliable when it comes to “judging dogs.” It saddens me to see the dog shows are dying, I feel this is one huge reason why and then add the expense to show dogs, money is too tight for most to waste it. Patty Panchuk Breeder/Owner/Handler First and foremost is the Judging Panel...There is no point even thinking about going if the panel will not work for you and your dog. The second reason I would go to a show is the club itself...There is nothing more disappointing than attending a show which is not exhibitor friendly...I think the clubs sometimes forget that without the exhibitors they would have no show. Trish Cooper Breeder/Owner/Handler My decision is based first on judges, second on location. I like to go to shows, where, in my opinion, the judges are there to judge dogs and appreciate and understand my breed. I will not show to judges who are actively campaigning a dog in my group. I want to support the clubs and help the numbers increase to at least ‘close’ to what they used to be, but lately, the panels seem to be the same judges over and over again. I look forward to showing to the many new judges, who are now in the process of getting their licenses. We need fresh eyes! Flo & Tom Erwin Breeder/Owner My decision is based on the location. With a rare breed I don’t look at the Judges, I tend to play in the classes. I turned my special over to a fantastic handler Edgar, who does check out the judges, shows, and the location doesn’t bother him as much as it does me. Oh, to be young again. We will attend most of the local shows if we have something to play with. I always loved to attend the Trillium show but it is now too far for us to drive back and forth. Love that the Caledon show is now back at the International Centre.