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#2 Terrier* - Top 20 Among All Breeds* - #1 WFT** - 16 BIS
2011 National Best in Specialty Show Winner - GWTA of SoCa BISS, 06/25
Call Name: 
Eira
Breed: 
Wire Fox Terrier
Owned by: 
Torie Steele & Mary Ann Roma
Bred by: 
Torie Steele
Award: 
Terrier Group First
Judge: 
Mr. Robert D. Black
Show: 
Kennel Club of Philadelphia
Date: 
November 18, 2011
Sire: 
Ch. Galsul Excellence
Dam: 
Ch. Ironhill's Jitterbug
*System/Date: 
CC System, 10/11
**System/Date: 
CC Breed & All Breed System, 10/11
Handled by: 
Gabriel & Ivonne Rangel
 
 
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67 Bests in Show
Our Sincere Appreciation to the Judges
Call Name: 
Chanel
Breed: 
Whippet
Owned by: 
Carey Lawrence & Lori Lawrence
Bred by: 
Lori Lawrence & Carey Lawrence & Dianne Bowen-
AKC Breeders of Merit
Award: 
Two Bests in Show
Judges: 
Mr. Edd E. Bivin & Mr. William Bergum
Show: 
Golden Valley Kennel Club & San Joaquin Kennel Club
Date: 
November 25 & 27, 2011
Sire: 
Ch. Sunbeam Rembrandt of Endeavor ROM
Dam: 
Ch. Starline's Dream Date ROM
Handled by: 
Lori Wilson
 
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Multiple Best in Show - Best in Specialty Show Winning
The Number One Lakeland Terrier*
Call Name: 
Spot
Breed: 
Lakeland Terrier
Owned by: 
Anthony J. Barker & Susan Fraser & Maria M. Sacco
Bred by: 
Norman Kenney & Lynda Kenney & Susan Fraser & Maria M. Sacco
Award: 
Best in Show
Judge: 
Mrs. Wendy G. Willhauck
Show: 
Chenango Valley Kennel Club
Date: 
November 18, 2011
Sire: 
Ch. Northcote's No Doubt
Dam: 
Ch. Larkspur Acadia October Sky
*System/Date: 
CC All Breed System, 10/11
Handled by: 
RC Carusi & Shari Boyd-Carusi
Assisted by: Catherine Pikul
 
 
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Cam Picks Up 2 Group 1's on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Thank you Judges Paula Hartinger and Eugene Blake for these exciting wins!
Call Name: 
Cam
Breed: 
Brittany
Owned by: 
Chris Robinson & Leslie Robinson & Katherine Sullivan
Bred by: 
Herbert Harrison & Donna Harrison & Louise Brown-
AKC Breeder of Merit
Award: 
Back-to-Back Sporting Group Firsts
Judges: 
Mrs. Paula Hartinger & Mr. Eugene Blake
Show: 
Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club
Date: 
December 3-4, 2011
Sire: 
Ch. Dualan Marsport Supercharger
Dam: 
Ch. Zax Chilcote Dixieland Big Oak
Handled by: 
David and Jennifer Harper
 
 
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Multiple Best in Show Winner
The Number One Smooth Fox Terrier* - A Top Ten Terrier**
Call Name: 
Tanner
Breed: 
Smooth Fox Terrier
Owned by: 
Victor Malzoni Jr & Amy Booth
Bred by: 
Madison Weeks & Hubert Thomas & Stacy Turner & Amy Booth
Award: 
Terrier Group First
Judge: 
Mrs. Kathleen M. Grosso
Show: 
Sandemac Kennel Club
Date: 
October 22, 2011
Sire: 
Ch. Broxden's Dress For Success
Dam: 
Ch. Foxjar Starstruck Kemosabe Broxden
*System/Date: 
CC Breed System 10/11
**System/Date: 
CC System 10/11
Handled by: 
Phil & Amy Booth
 
 
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The Top Winning Black Shih Tzu Bitch in Breed History
Multiple Specialty & All Breed Best in Show Winner
Call Name: 
Tyra
Breed: 
Shih Tzu
Owned by: 
L. Sarah Lawrence
Bred by: 
Carolyn Michaels & Donna M. Gerl
Award: 
Toy Group First
Judge: 
Ms. Betty Regina Leininger
Show: 
Golden Valley Kennel Club
Date: 
November 25, 2011
Sire: 
Ch. Pekings After Midnight
Dam: 
Ch. Bings Peking Heaven Sent WenShu
Handled by: 
L. Sarah Lawrence
 
 
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Call Name: 
Leila
Breed: 
Weimaraner
Owned by: 
Bradley Rosenberg, MD & Jo Ann Rosenberg
Bred by: 
Dean Langwiser & Felicia R. Langwiser
Award: 
Best of Breed
Judge: 
Mrs. Vicki L. Abbott
Show: 
Kennel Club of Riverside
Date: 
October 30, 2011
Sire: 
Ch. Top Hat's Big Wave Surfer
Dam: 
Ch. Schattenberg's L.A. Woman
Handled by: 
Tammy Miyagawa & Pam Lambie
 
 
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Talk About Excellence
Talk About Movement
Call Name: 
Talker
Breed: 
Brittany
Owned by: 
Shirley Chilcote & Mary Jessica Schulz
Bred by: 
Deborah Benz
Award: 
Four Bests of Breed
Judges: 
Mr. Brian Meyer & Mr. W. Everett Dean Jr. & Mr. Houston Clark & Mrs. Marilyn C. Spacht
Show: 
Seminole Dog Fanciers Association (1 & 2) & Greater Ocala Dog Club (1 & 2)
Date: 
November 17-20, 2011
Sire: 
Ch. Chilcote's Credit To Ceasar JH
Dam: 
Chilcote's Rhea Sunshine
*Pending AKC confirmation of title
Handled by: 
Jessie Schulz
 
 
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#1 Gordon Setter - National Specialty Best of Breed Winner
Multiple Best in Specialty and Group Winner
Call Name: 
Teddy
Breed: 
Gordon Setter
Owned by: 
William Leonard and Mary Ann Leonard
Bred by: 
Mary Ann Leonard-
AKC Breeder of Merit
& Sally Puhalla
Award: 
Best of Breed & Sporting Group Second
Judge: 
Mrs. Nancy Liebes
Show: 
Kalamazoo Kennel Club
Date: 
November 12, 2011
Sire: 
Ch. Sastya Kilernan Annual Review
Dam: 
Ch. Sundance Autumn Celebration
*System/Date: 
CC Breed & All Breed System, 10/11
Handled by: 
Mary Grill
 
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Number 2 Leonberger in Breed & All Breed*
Call Name: 
Odin
Breed: 
Leonberger
Owned by: 
Lisa Bazlen
Bred by: 
Lisa Bazlen
Award: 
Working Group Fourth
Judge: 
Mr. Roland L. Pelland
Show: 
Souhegan Kennel Club
Date: 
November 13, 2011
Sire: 
Jodokus Lowe Von Wallhall
Dam: 
Lionhill's Fifi Snow Drop
*System/Date: 
CC Breed & All Breed Systems, 10/11
Handled by: 
Cheryl Cannon
 
 
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Multiple Group Placements
Call Name: 
Riley
Breed: 
Cairn Terrier
Owned by: 
Bill Rothe & Gay Rothe
Bred by: 
Ann F. Kerr
Award: 
Terrier Group Second
Judge: 
Mrs. Michele L. Billings
Show: 
Tennessee Valley Kennel Club
Date: 
November 4, 2011
Sire: 
Ch. Cairnbrae Keeper's Son McDuff
Dam: 
Cairnbrae's Pirate's Booty
 
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Best in Show - Best in Show - Best in Show
America's #1 Border Collie* … is now the Top Winning Border Collie Bitch of All Time!
Call Name: 
Heiress
Breed: 
Border Collie
Owned by: 
Dionne (Debbie) Butt & Dave Einck & Amada Giles & Jane Waterhouse & Darnell and Linda Martens
Bred by: 
Dionne (Debbie) Butt-
2010 AKC Breeder of the Year Recipient & AKC Breeder of Merit
Award: 
Best in Show
Judge: 
Mr. Kenneth A. Buxton
Show: 
Council Bluffs Kennel Club
Date: 
November 20, 2011
Sire: 
GCh. Borderfame Signature
Dam: 
Ch. Sportingfield Cute As A Button
*System/Date: 
All Systems
Handled by: 
Debbie Butt
 
 
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Thanks to all the breed and group judges for the many awards,
making Liviah the #2 female Kerry Blue Terrier in 2011!*
Call Name: 
Liviah
Breed: 
Kerry Blue Terrier
Owned by: 
Lois Grier & Ted Grier & J. Deaton & B. Inman
Bred by: 
Lois and Ted Grier, Krisma Kerries-
AKC Breeders of Merit
Award: 
Terrier Group Second
Judge: 
Mr. Jon R. Cole
Show: 
Topeka Kennel Club
Date: 
August 28, 2011
Sire: 
Ch. Beltane's Double Vision
Dam: 
Ch. Valtera's Miss Krisma Revlin CGC CD RN IT ROM
*System/Date: 
CC Breed & All Breed Systems, 10/11
Handled by: 
Lois Grier
 
 
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Call Name: 
Ty
Breed: 
Great Dane
Owned by: 
Lisa Richards & Richard Harrison
Bred by: 
Lisa Richards & Richard Harrison & J. Watts
Award: 
Working Group First
Judge: 
Ms. Victoria M. Jordan
Show: 
Cypress Creek Kennel Club
Date: 
November 12, 2011
Sire: 
Ch. Jerdas Prince of Vigo
Dam: 
Ch. Jewels Ruby Asset
Handled by: 
Linda and Rick George
 
 
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Mutliple Best in Show Winner and Top 5 PBGV*
Thanks to the judges who recognized Miley in 2011
Call Name: 
Miley
Breed: 
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Owned by: 
Rodney Jones & Bryan Helvey & Karen Prott-Clugston
Bred by: 
Karen Prott-Clugston
Award: 
Back-to-Back Bests in Show
Judges: 
Mr. Rodney Herner & Mrs. Michele L. Billings
Show: 
Greater Shelby Kennel Club (1 & 2)
Date: 
July 16-17, 2011
Sire: 
MBISS Ch. Chien Blanc I'm a Travelin' Man ROM
Dam: 
BIS Ch. Jaren's Our Girl Friday ROM
*System/Date: 
CC Breed & All Breed System, 10/11
Handled by: 
Jody Paquette & Leonardo Garcini & Rodney Jones
 
 
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NUMBER 1 SHETLAND SHEEPDOG*
The Legend Continues: 200 BOB's and Counting!
Call Name: 
Gabe
Breed: 
Shetland Sheepdog
Owned by: 
Emily Anderson & Dee Kraft
Bred by: 
Emily Anderson & Dee Kraft
Award: 
Herding Group First
Judge: 
Mr. Rick Gschwender
Show: 
Lizard Butte Kennel Club
Date: 
October 13, 2011
Sire: 
Ch. Krystalyn's Crowd Pleaser
Dam: 
Leeason's Soft Rock Café
*System/Date: 
CC Breed System, 10/11
Handled by: 
Linda Guihen
 
 
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#2 Yorkie*
Call Name: 
Arty
Breed: 
Yorkshire Terrier
Owned by: 
Mark Dearinger
Bred by: 
Ava Tyree
Award: 
Back-to-Back Toy Group Seconds
Judges: 
Mrs. Houston Clark & Mr. Robert Hutton
Show: 
Lizard Butte Kennel Club (1 & 2)
Date: 
October 15-16, 2011
Sire: 
TyAva's Double Shot
Dam: 
Robrex's Ingenue
*System/Date: 
AKC Reporting System - Breed Standings, for events processed through 11/17/11
Handled by: 
Mark Dearinger
 
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Pure Gold, Purely Owner-Handled to BIS
12 Group 1's and over 50 Group Placements - AOM GSPCA National 2011
Call Name: 
Billy
Breed: 
German Shorthaired Pointer
Owned by: 
Barbara and Gary McNeill & Dorothea Simberlund
Bred by: 
Dorothea and Bill Simberlund & Dorothea Hand & Sharon Asbell
Award: 
Best in Show
Judge: 
Ms. Angela Porpora
Show: 
Conroe Kennel Club
Date: 
December 3, 2011
Sire: 
GCh. Fieldfines Back in Action
Dam: 
Ch. Fieldfines Topsfield Eternal Flame
Handled by: 
Barbara McNeill
 
 
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Photography/Design Credits
Ch. Larkspur Acadia Save Me a Spot
GCh. Waybroke Broxden Turning Tanner
GCh. Surfcity It Had To Be You
InFocusByMiguel (P)
*Main Photo Only
GCh. Pekings Midnight Vision at WenShu
Ethan&Co. (D)
315-762-3585
GCh. Sastya's Eleven Eleve
GCh. Cairnbrae's Highland Sentinel
Kim Booth (P)
GCh. Sastya's Eleven Eleven
Bob Segal (P)
*Candid photo
GCh. TyAva's Genuine Article
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619-971-1946
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