Showsight - The Dog Show Magazine: December 2021 Edition, featuring articles, tips, and information provided with help from breeders, owners, handlers, club members, and judges who have agreed to share their expertise with us.
Celebrating 30 Years of Dedication
to the Sport of Purebred Dogs 1992-2022
Celebrating 30 Years of Dedication
to the Sport of Purebred Dogs 1992-2022
PARSON RUSSELL TERRIER
Our sincere appreciation and gratitude to all judges who have awarded Baxter during his successful career. A special thank you to our friend and handler Rachel Kulp for all that she has done for Baxter inside and outside of the show ring. Wishing everyone a Happy Holidays and we are looking forward to seeing everyone at AKC National Championship and Westminster.
Owned by Laurie & Mark Marsters Bred by James (Jake) Cassaday Handled by Rachel Kulp - rkhandling@yahoo.com
RETRIEVER (FLAT-COATED)
Marsters IFC.indd 1
MultipLe Reserve Best In Show & Group Winning, WKC BOB GCHP. Argon’s Percival Proctor Baxter CGC
Baxter
FCR All systems * # 1
*all systems as of 10.31.21
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BEST IN SHOW WINNER • RESERVE BEST IN SHOW WINNER MULTIPLE GROUP WINS • MULTIPLE BEST IN SPECIALTY WINNER 2021 WESTMINSTER BREED WINNER Irish WaterSpaniel * NUMBER ONE
Our appreciation to judge Mr. John P. Wade for Best In Show
Sporting Dog * A TOP
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*All systems as of 10/31/21
**AKC all breed stats as of 10/31/21
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SPANIEL (IRISH WATER)
S loane BIS RBIS MBISS GCHB POOLE’S IDE SARGEANT SLOANE CD RN MX MXJ XF
Our appreciation to judge Ms. Marjorie Martorella for recognizing Sloane in the group Presented by Joanne Thibault Owners: Stephanie O’Reilly and Gregory M. Siner Breeders: Poole’s Ide - Gregory M. Siner and Samuel A. Jenio
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BULLMASTIFF
*AKC STATS AS OF 10/31/21
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American Champion, 2020 Crufts Jr Winner, Lithuanian BIS Jr CH/CH, Costa Rica GCH/CH, Guatemala CH, El Salvador GCH/CH, Cuzcatleco GCH/CH, Peru GCH/CH, Uncacen CH, Panamericano CH, Latinoamericano CH, Interlatinoamericano Winner, Bicentenario Winner, Sicalam Winner 2021, Americas & Caribe 2020/2021 & Reserve Best In Show Winner
Wisely iLove Rhapsody Always Full of Wisdom
Our litter brothers Sired by CH Rhapsody’s Stairway To Heaven ROM and from Multi CH/Am GCHG Always Pearl ROM eligible
Owner/Breeder: iLove Maltese Cynthia Chan Lee San Jose, Costa Rica
Handler in Latin America: Vernor Ovares Ugalde
Handlers in US: Tonia Holibaugh Edgar Cruz Guevara
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MALTESE
Multiple Best in Specialty Winner American Silver GCH Costa Rica Jr BIS Winner & CH
Zen GCH iLove Rhapsody Always Zen
Owner/Breeder: iLove Maltese Cynthia Chan Lee www.facebook.com/iLovemaltesecr/ www.ilovemaltese.com Handlers: Rhapsody Legados Kennel Tonia Holibaugh Edgar Cruz Guevara
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MBIS NBISS MBISS GCHB FLINTCREST FIVE STAR GENERAL CGC TKN
THANK YOU JUDGES SACRAMENTO VALLEY DOG FANCIERS ASSOCIATION INC. BEST IN SHOW STEPHANIE HEDGEPATH GROUP 1 JAY RICHARDSON
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SPANIEL (IRISH WATER)
G R A N T
Breeders: Colleen McDaniel & Stacy Duncan Owners: Stacy Duncan & Cat Shelby Handler: Stacy Duncan SHOWSIGHT MAGAZINE, DECEMBER 2021 | 11
WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB Judge Mr. James Covey
THE TRIPLE CROWN OF DOG SHOWS SPORTING GROUP WINNER
Sending our DEEPEST GRATITUDE to these SPORTING DOG AUTHORITIES for these HISTORIC WINS!
THE NATIONAL DOG SHOW Judge Mrs. Linda Hurlebaus
Owners: Carley Simpson, Suzanne Acevedo & Yvonne Hassler-Deterding • Breeders: Claire Malcolm & Mariah Dupuy Owned And Presented By: Valerie Nunes-Atkinson • Assisted By: Antonio Vidmar
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POINTER (GERMAN SHORTHAIRED)
1 GSP NO. ALL SYSTEMS # 7 SPORTING DOG ** *ALL SYSTEMS AS OF 10/31/21 **AKC ALL BREED STATS AS OF 10/31/21
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• MULTIPLE BEST IN SHOW • MULTIPLE BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW
©HAN ‘21
MORRIS & ESSEX Judge Mrs. Mary Ann Alston
Katie Gochev GRAPHICS
GCHG CLARITY REACH THE SKY VJK-MYST
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GCHS. MARTIN’S TIMEBOMB PUFF
*AKC STATS AS OF 10/31/21
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MALTESE
#15 TOY DOG*
#1 BREEDER/ OWNER/ HANDLER MALTESE
MULTIPLE BEST IN SHOW WINNER
MULTIPLE AMA BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW WINNER WESTMINSTER BEST OF BREED WINNER 2020 AKC 2020
TOY BREEDER OF THE YEAR
LINEBRED FROM A LONG LINE OF TOP MALTESE AND PRODUCERS TIMEBOMB’S FUTURE GENERATION WILL BE SEEN IN THE RING SOON...
BRED OWNED AND HANDLED BY DARYL MARTIN OWNED BY ROY & JO-ANN KUSUMOTO
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Bred & Owned by Dawn Stevens-Lindemaier Co-owned with Michele True
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CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL
© Fritz Clark
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CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL
GCH CH Legacy Chenin Blanc with Evera
Owned by Michele True Co-owned with Dawn Stevens-Lindemaier Bred by Dawn Stevens-Lindemaier candid photography by ©SueBee Photography
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MULTIPLE RESERVE BEST IN SHOW MULTIPLE GROUP WINNER
Our sincere appreciation to judges, Dana Cline, Robert Hutton, David Kirkland, Peggy Beisel-Mcllwaine, Gary Anderson, Allen Odom, Barbara Alderman, Michael Canalizo, Ray Filburn, Debra Ferguson-Jones, Linda Hurlebaus, Dennis McCoy, Timothy Robbins for Harry’s most recent wins.
Bred and owned by Sandy Bingham-Porter Beautifully presented by Rachael Sawyer
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MALTESE
# 1 MALTESE - BREED 2021 * Harry RBIS BISS GCHG SEABREEZE THAT ONE PARTICULAR HARBOR
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*AKC stats as of 10/31/21
Blue Am Pe Gch Alta Stardom Blues MAKING BREED HISTORY! FIRST MAS to win these Titles: Americas and Caribbean & Sicalam winner 2021 - Peruvian Gch
Breeder-Owner: Valerie L. Nilsson Alta Kennels
Edmilson Reis
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MINIATURE AMERICAN SHEPHERD
Am Pe Gch Br Ch VAyC2021 SICALAM2021 Alta Stardom Blues
Judge: Fernando M. Rodrigues 4TH BIS NEW BRAZILIAN CHAMPION ALTA MINIATURE AMERICAN SHEPHERDS Back to Back
Judge: Roberto Del Puerto
Expertly Presented & Championed Under Jhonathan Lemos
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POMERANIANS & BIEWER TERRIERS T riple C rown
Banjo
CH DANIEL KONTI NESH
NEW Champion Owned by Michele Lyons Bred by Daniel Konti Kennels Shown to championship by Tonia Holibaugh
CH TRIPLE CROWN NOBLE AFFIRMED FOR Charlie
VELOCITY BY DZINE
NEW Champion Son of #1 GCHS Donny Bred by Michael Allway, Michele Lyons, Daniel Yona Owned by Michele Lyons, Noble Inglett and Daniel Yona Shown to championship by Tonia Holibaugh, in training with Jody Garcini for 2022
WWW.TRIPLECROWNPOMERANIANS.COM
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BIEWER TERRIER
POMERANIANS & BIEWER TERRIERS T riple C rown
FIRST GRAND CHAMPION SILVER
Bred by Irena Belova Owned by Michele Lyons, Noble Inglett, Theresa Tafoya and Daniel Yona Handled expertly by Tonia Holibaugh GCHS IRISH JAZZ DZHAGA-DZHAGA Donny
# 1
BIEWER TERRIER BREED *
*AKC stats as of 10/31/21
WWW.TRIPLECROWNPOMERANIANS.COM
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THANK YOU JUDGES
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RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK
Samburu MULTIPLE BEST IN SHOW - MULTIPLE RESERVE BEST IN SHOW GCHP LYONNESE BLUEPRINT OF A LEGEND # 1
RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK *
# 4 HOUND * HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM TEAM SAMBURU LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.
OWNED BY NICOLE DAVIS CO-OWNED & BRED BY DEBBIE HOLLY & MAUREEN TAUBER EXCLUSIVELY HANDLED BY FRANK MURPHY
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*AKC STATS AS OF 10/31/21
*AKC BREED STATS AS OF 10/31/21 AIREDALE TERRIER
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PORTUGUESE WATER DOG
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MULTI BREED AND GROUP PLACEMENT WINNER
Beautiful and graced with correct structure and breed type. You won’t miss her spirit and movement when you see her in the show ring.
Breeders: Carrie Parma-Collier & Heather Shannon Owners: Christina and Ryan Redner, Carrie Parma-Collier & Heather Shannon Beautifully Presented by: Elisabeth Szymanski
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SAMOYED
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Col. Joe Purkhiser and Mr. Jon Cole thank you judges
Bred by MELANIE STEELE RINDI GAUDET
Owned by DEBORAH BAHM ASHLIE WHITMORE
Handled by ASHLIE WHITMORE ALFONSO ESCOBEDO
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GREYHOUND
© photo by greg GRANDCRU LE PIN II champion
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Celebrating 30 Years of Dedication
to the Sport of Purebred Dogs 1992-2022
PARSON RUSSELL TE
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*ALL SYSTEMS AS OF 10/31/21 MINIATURE SCHNAUZER
Celebrating 30 Years of Dedication
to the Sport of Purebred Dogs 1992-2022
CONTENTS
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Message from the Publisher AJ ARAPOVIC A Letter from the AKC President DENNIS SPRUNG
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ShowSight Celebrates Our 30th Anniversary VARIOUS GUESTS
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Lines from Linda LINDA AYERS TURNER KNORR Reflecting on Milestones WALTER SOMMERFELT Form Follows Function STEPHANIE HEDGEPATH
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Candids: Hunt Country Cluster JEAN EDWARDS Candids: Durango Kennel Club BRENNA SPENCER
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Candids: You’ve Got ShowSight KIMBERLY LOURIER, NICOLE LEWIS & JESSICA STOVER
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Decades in Dogs BJ ANDREWS
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Airedale Terrier VARIOUS GUESTS Basset Hound VARIOUS GUESTS
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News: AKC Breeder of the Year AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB L. Sarah Lawrence Interview ALLAN REZNIK
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel VARIOUS GUESTS
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Show Chairs Never Sit BARBARA BURNS Letter to the Editor SUSAN NIKKEL
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Lhasa Apso VARIOUS GUESTS
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Portuguese Water Dog VARIOUS GUESTS
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Ring Ready VARIOUS GUESTS
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Wirehaired Vizsla VARIOUS GUESTS
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But I Don’t Need a Show Dog! TERRI LEWIN Candids: The National Dog Show JEAN EDWARDS
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Vizsla VARIOUS GUESTS
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Coming Attractions
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Candids: Wenatchee KC JOHN NJUS
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Index to Advertisers
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A big thank you to esteemed Terrier Judge, Mrs. Peggy Beisel-McIwaine for this very special win!
Owned by: Nicola Higgins bred by: nicola higgins & Carol Onstad
Proudly Presented By: Klayton harris
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CAIRN TERRIER
A MESSAGE FROM THE PUBLISHER 30 YEARS: A MAGNIFICENT RIDE
What?! It’s already December and we are all ready for the holidays… or are we? Doesn’t it seem that 2021 has flown by, and isn’t it wonderful to feel some normalcy again after two years of craziness? Everyone is really look- ing forward to the holidays this year, and there is no question that we will be feeling more comfortable getting together with our families and friends as we count our blessings. We are all so fortunate to have a roof over our heads and a safe place to gather. For those of us at SHOWSIGHT , it’s hard to believe that we have been publishing the magazine for 30 years! For three decades, we have been at the helm of providing news, education, and advertising to the most dedi- cated and talented people in the sport of purebred dogs. Thanks to you, we’ve been able to utilize our platform to keep our community’s achieve- ments and developments in the public eye. It has been our pleasure to serve the community for 30 years, and hopefully, we’ve made a difference. Every month, we have dedicated free advertising pages, or made donations to non-profit organizations, to help increase awareness of events that raise much-needed funds for those in need. We even created Showsight Cares, which has donated over $300,000 in just the past 16 months. We are very much a family publication, and I am so proud of our accom- plishments and our desire to serve the dog show community and preser- vation purebred dog breeders. We are grateful to be in business, and we attribute our success to the continued support of our advertisers. Without our supporters, there would be no magazine. So, we want to send a huge thank you to everyone for making the last 30 years such a magnificent ride. We’re looking forward to seeing you all in Orlando and at Westminster, and to serving our community for years to come. On behalf of the SHOWSIGHT family, I’d like to wish you all a Happy Holiday Season and a very Happy and Healthy New Year. We’ll be seeing you in 2022...!
Yours Faithfully,
AJ ARAPOVIC, OWNER & PUBLISHER
Est 1992
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WIREHAIRED POINTING GRIFFON
A LETTER FROM THE AKC PRESIDENT
I t is my pleasure to wish SHOWSIGHT Maga- zine a very Happy 30th Anniversary. For the past three decades, this publication has highlighted the competitions, triumphs, and achievements in the American Kennel Club universe. Created in 1992 by true dog lovers and breeders, Joe McGinnis, Jr. and Duane Doll, some of the best and most treasured memories are held between the pages of this beautiful magazine. Not only were Joe and Duane dedicated Pekingese fanci- ers, their company, Doll-McGinnis, started numerous pub- lications that gave an independent voice and perspective on our sports and on our unique breeds. SHOWSIGHT was a stand-out all-breed publication, and it has endured. It’s been a pleasure to watch the magazine grow from its inception to the highly regarded publication it is today. Their years of dedica- tion to the sport and a passion for Toy breeds, with Pekingese, in particular, is to be honored. I remember their commitment to assisting Dr. and Mrs. Blamey during their decades of lead- ership of the Progressive Dog Club, offering classes only for Toys at the old McAlpin Hotel. No one can forget getting together with Joe and Duane following the Pekingese Club of America’s annual National Specialty with the likes of Nigel, Bill, Ed, Luc, Anna Katherine, Fortune Roberts, Lanie Rig- den, Gerry Hess, and Bill Blair. The fascinating real-life con- versations about Pekes was beyond compare.
SHOWSIGHT Magazine has been a staple at AKC Meet The Breeds and the AKC National Championship events from the beginning, as a sponsor, while also documenting the happenings of both. After I created Meet The Breeds as an educational outreach for AKC, there was the open question of a “Best Booth” competition. Joe stepped in and I moved aside; he single-handedly made this annual competition his own and, with Broadway flare, put together star-studded judging panels each year. That became a most successful his- tory of recognizing and appreciating Parent Clubs in each of the seven Groups. Now, under the leadership of AJ and Hanifa, SHOW- SIGHT continues on in a brilliant fashion, displaying qual- ity ads, reporting on dog shows, offering colorful commen- tary, and capturing new memories for many years to come. Cheers to 30 years, and the AKC wishes you many more years of success! Enjoy,
DENNIS SPRUNG AKC PRESIDENT/CEO
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RETRIEVER (GOLDEN)
GCHB ISSIBAA’S LLARKIN
AMERICA’S TOP SMOOTH 2020-2021
Bred by Issibaa Salukis
Owned by Lyndell Ackerman & Sharon Kinney
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SALUKI
Red
SPECIALTY WINNING • MULTIPLE GROUP WINNING
Exclusively Handled by Stefanie Perrine
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RHAPSODY MALTESE
2021 HIGHLIGHTS
NEW CHAMPIONS CH Rhapsody’s Osiris CH Rhapsody’s Frozen Fire CH Rhapsody’s A Song of Fire and Ice CH Rhapsody’s Chunky Monkey CH Rhapsody’s Justify My Love CH Rhapsody’s Freddie Mercury • Won BW at the Pacific Rim Maltese Specialty • Finished his with a Group 3 from the classes CH Rhapsody’s Freedom • Multiple BW wins at the Orlando Specialties • BW at the AKC National Championship Show • Best Bred By at the 2021 American Maltese Association CH Rhapsody’s Pura Vida Owned by Irina Falk CH Bella Dolce Diamonds Are Forever Bred By Kathryn Henzerling CH Rhapsody’s It Must Be Fate We are so proud of not only our own dogs’ wins this year but all those that have bought dogs from us, bred to our boys and shared their dogs with us. Thank you Kathryn Henzerling, Irina Falk, and Cynthia Chan Lee for being so supportive in our joint endeavors and HUGE Congratulations on all your wins!!! A special thank you to Candace Heath for taking on the Maltese breed and finishing Monkey and Freddie’s Champion titles with Specialty Wins as well as putting points on a few of my girls. Your friendship is treasured by Edgar and I. Thank you, Colleen, Athena and all the Sanchez family for being the best assistants ever!!!
RHAPSODY MALTESE Owner/Breeder: Tonia Holibaugh Cruz Handlers: Tonia Holibaugh, Edgar Cruz Guevara & Candace Heath www.rhapsodymaltese.com www.facebook.com/rhapsodymaltese www.instagram.com/rhapsodymaltese
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MALTESE, PEKINGESE
S&L PEKINGESE
2021 HIGHLIGHTS
BIS Winning Champion in Multiple Countries Am MBISS GCHS Sunrise Dragon Azor Ahai
Azora has been consistently ranked in the Top 5 Pekingese All Systems for 2021 in limited showing exclusively handled by Candace Heath NEW CHAMPIONS CH S&L Galaxy Petunia CH S&L Mother of Dragons During the 2021 Pekingese National weekend at just 8 months of age, Khalessi won... • Best Bred By & Reserve Winners Bitch under esteemed breeder judge Dr Steve Keating. • WB & BOS completed her CH title from the BBE class winning BOS over many lovely Specials under esteemed breeder judge Mr Richard Powell. • Select Bitch at the 2021 Pekingese Club of Ameri- ca National Specialty at just 8 months of age under esteemed breeder judge Mr David Fitzpatrick. CH S&L Lady of Winterfell Completed her CH title at 9 months CH S&L Prince Caspian Owned by Travis Black CH S&L Black Beauty at Myarka Owned/handled by Michael Knight & Mark DeWitt CH S&L King of the North at Myarka Owned/handled by Michael Knight & Mark DeWitt
POINTED S&L My Sun and Stars at Ohana Owned by Candace Heath (9 points with both majors) S&L Life of Da Parti (Points with a major) S&L When The Parti's Over (3 point major)
Sunrise Dragon Baron (13 points with both majors)
Thank you to all the judges for honoring our dogs with these wins! We are so proud of not only our own dogs' wins this year but all those that have bought dogs from us, bred to our boys and shared their dogs with us. Thank you Michael Knight, Mark DeWitt, Travis Black and Candace Health for being so supportive in our joint endeavors! A special thank you to Candace Heath for loving Pekingese as much as we do and being a part of Team S&L. We are grateful for you showing Petunia, Khalessi, Sansa and Caspian towards their Champion titles and campaign- ing Azora. We couldn't be more proud of all your achievements.
S&L PEKINGESE Owner/Breeders: Sashellie | Kathy Hamilton Legados | Edgar Cruz Guevara & Tonia Holibaugh Cruz Handlers: Tonia Holibaugh, Edgar Cruz Guevara & Candace Heath www.sashellielegadospekingese.com
www.facebook.com/sashellielegadospekingese www.instagram.com/sashellielegadospekingese
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SHOWSIGHT Celebrates Our
30 th ANNIVERSARY
THIS COMMEMORATIVE EDITION ACKNOWLEDGES THREE DECADES OF DEDICATION TO THE SPORT OF PUREBRED DOGS
Rediscover the writers whose influential work has appeared in the pages of SHOW- SIGHT Magazine through the years, and get reacquainted with many of the sport’s legendary figures whose lives enriched the sport and whose legacies continue to inform and influence breeders and exhibitors today. Honor the memories of DUANE CLARK DOLL and JOE NEIL MCGINNIS whose contributions to the sport include the creation of this publication and the sup- port of so many noteworthy causes. Meet AJ ARAPOVIC, the current Publisher and CEO of ARAMEDIA Group, through Joe’s introduction, simply titled, “FAMILY,” and discover what motivates AJ to build on the brand and expand the sport’s influence at home and around the world. And enjoy a touching poem, written by Joe, which reminds each of us not to put off till tomorrow what we can do today. In “Just Between Us,” ANNA KATHERINE NICHOLAS dispatches news from the life of one of the sport’s most acclaimed all-rounders and prolific authors, and in “Just the Facts, Ma’am,” MARCIA FOY reports on the passing of her dear friend and several legendary icons in the sport. DANY CANINO “blasts” a few exhibitors for their indifference, even as she encourages them to “Rock ‘N Roll,” and PEGGY MICKEL- SON foretells the influx of “new” breeds and addresses the (here we go again) proposed changes to the judges’ approval process. PETER BELMONT JR. offers suggestions for “Handling Success,” and SEYMOUR WEISS examines what every exhibitor owes to the community of dog fanciers in “A Word to the Wise.” And in “Reality Check,” ARLENE CZECH emphasizes the perils of suffering from poor sportsmanship.
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SHOWSIGHT Presents: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE
Make a reservation at Tavern-On-The-Green and join hosts IRIS LOVE, LIZ SMITH & ANN RADICE at one of their memorable “Dachshund Parties,” and gather with friends and philanthropists at a Have-A-HEART charity fundraiser. Stroll down memory lane with a visit to past shows at CANFIELD, WESTMINSTER & AKC NATIONAL CHAMPION- SHIP, and go back in time even further through several “Blasts from the Past,” curated by Pam Guevara. In her feature titled, “Decades in Dogs,” BJ ANDREWS takes a look at some of the memories that every breeder and exhibitor makes with their “best friends,” and in “Lines from Linda,” LINDA AYERS TURNER KNORR asks the question everyone is pondering, “Has it really been 30 years?” WALTER SOMMERFELT reviews many of the milestones that we’ve all experienced over the last 30 years, and STEPHANIE SEABROOK HEDGEPATH reveals why she (and SHOWSIGHT) have been motivated to help others for more than three decades. Helping others is just one of the rewards of breeding dogs, of course, and ALLAN REZNIK introduces another master breeder whose dedication to the sport spans several gen- erations and whose influence will surely be felt for generations to come. And as in every issue of SHOWSIGHT Magazine, our Breed Features provide an unprec- edented educational experience through the expert guidance provided by AKC parent clubs and their experienced members, all of whom have generously shared their points of view with our readers for the past 30 years... and are dedicated to doing so—well into the future.
Enjoy!
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#1
LEONBERGER 2021
ALL SYSTEMS *
BEST IN SHOW WINNING MULTIPLE BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW WINNING MULTIPLE GROUP WINS AND PLACEMENTS
THANK YOU TO JUDGE ROBIN L. STANSELL FOR THIS RECOGNITION
OWNED BY MARY MONAHAN & LUANNE MOEDE
BRED BY LUANNE MOEDE
PRESENTED BY CHELSAY PAUL GRUBB
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LEONBERGER
*ALL SYSTEMS AS OF 10/31/21
Ethan BIS MBISS GCHG BLUDRIFT’S ESCAPADES WITH ETHAN CGC THANK YOU TO JUDGE DAVID BOLUS FOR THIS RECOGNITION
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DOBERMAN PINSCHER
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Expertly presented by: Stephanie House
Diamond owns: Melissa Bates,
Erin Campbell, DVM and Cheryl Grubaugh Bred by: Erin Campbell, DVM and Kathy Thomas
Photos courtesy of: Melissa Bates
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WHIPPET
INTRODUCING MULTIPLE GROUP PLACING GCH KIMERA THIS SIDE OF PARADISE
Thank you Judge Dr. Carol White-Moser
We wish to extend our gratitude to all of the Judges for recognizing Diamond’s classic Whippet elegance and balanced effortless movement.
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MINIATURE SCHNAUZER
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MULTIPLE GROUP WINNER
Looking For Top Gun
GCHB Bon Idèe’s Quantico
THANK YOU JUDGE MS. GLORIA KERR AMERICA’S #1 BOUVIER *
#1 BOUVIER BREED * #2 BOUVIER ALL BREED * * *AKC BREED STATS AS OF 10/31/21 **AKC ALL BREED STATS AS OF 10/31/21
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BOUVIER DES FLANDRES
BON IDÈE BOUVIERS BONIDEEBOUV@YAHOO.COM
BRED AND OWNED BY ANGIE MOTTA AND BRENDA WATSON PROFESSIONALLY PRESENTED BY CARLOS CARRIZO ASSISTED BY SONOHO YAMADA
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CH STONECROFT SHE’S @ SUNBOLYN BISS DJ TKN CGC All The Rage
2021 GOLDEN RETRIEVER NATIONAL SPECIALTY Winners Bitch
BREEDER JUDGE • MRS. AINSLIE MILLS BREEDER JUDGE • MRS. AINSLIE MILLS
BRED BY CHERYL MINNIER • STONECROFT GOLDENS
OWNED BY KIM KELLEY • SUNBOLYN GOLDENS
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RETRIEVER (GOLDEN)
introducing
PROFESSIONALLY HANDLED BY RYAN TEPERA • RTEPERA09@YAHOO.COM AGATHON KENNEL CLUB • GROUP 1ST • JUDGE MR. STEWART DANKNER SHOWSIGHT MAGAZINE, DECEMBER 2021 | 61
SPRING HOLLOW Mastiffs IN LOVE SINCE 1993
GRAND CHAMPION SILVER SELECT SPRING HOLLOW’S GRAND SLAM WILSON ACHIEVED ON JULY 1ST 2012
WILSON RETIRED IN 2015 AND WAS THE #10 RANKED MASTIFF IN THE COUNTRY
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES, WILLIE!
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MASTIFF
Wilson GCHS SPRING HOLLOW’S GRAND SLAM
3/25/2009 - 6/30/2018
WILSON IS AVAILABLE AT STUD, FROZEN SEMEN AVAILABLE AT ANIMAL CLINIC NORTH VIEW. PLEASE INQUIRE, WILSON HAS HAD ALL HEALTH CLEARANCES.
BREEDER/OWNERS: MARY ADELLE HORNER | GATES MILLS, OH & DONNA REECE | HUNTSBURG, OH WWW.SPRINGHOLLOWMASTIFFS1.COM
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MULTIPLE GROUP WINNER MULTIPLE SPECIALTY WINNER MULTIPLE GROUP PLACEMENTS 3X BEST IN SPECIALTY WINNER 2021 & 4X SPECIALTY WINNER IN 2020
IRISH TERRIER *
THANKS TO ALL THESE JUDGES FOR RECOGNITION IN THE RING
TERRIER CLUB SPECIALTY MRS. ROSLYN KRAMER (BISS) SAND AND SEA KC SHAROL CANDACE WAY (G3) NITA NEE KC MRS. JACQUELINE L. STACY (G2) BALD EAGLE KC R. STEVEN L. KEATING (G2) HUNTERDON HILLS KC MRS. CINDY VOGELS (G2) MRS. MARCIA FELD (G4) SUSQUE-NANGO KC MRS. CHARLOTTE P. PATTERSON (G4) TIOGA COUNTY KC MR. RODNEY E. HERNER (G4) NEWTON KC
ITCNY SPECIALTY WILLIAM DEVILLENEUVE NITA NEE KC JACQUELINE STACY (G2) BALD EAGLE KC BRIAN BOGART DR. STEVE KEATING (G2) HUNTERDON HILLS KC CINDY VOGELS (G2) HUNTERDON HILLS KC
MARCIA FELD (G4) SUSQUE-NANGO KC CHARLOTTE PATTERSON (G4) TIOGA KC RODNEY HERNER (G4) NEWTON KC CAROL JEAN NELSON (G1) PAMELA PEAT SCHOOLEY’S MOUNTAIN KC WILLIAM DEVILLENEUVE (G4) DR. GERALD PENTA CHESAPEAKE IRISH TERRIER CLUB SPECIALTY DR. ANDREW KRAMER (BISS) CHESAPEAKE IRISH
CAROL JEAN NELSON (G1) SCHOOLEY’S MOUNTAIN KC MR. WILLIAM DEVILLENEUVE (G4) POCONO MOUNTAIN KC MR. JOE C. WALTON (G3) SALISBURY KC MRS. KAREN WILSON (G2)
© STEVE SURFMAN
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IRISH TERRIER
*AKC BREED & ALL BREED STATS AS OF 11/6/21
Gold Grand Champion BREEZY’S CHARMING CON ARTIST
GCHG MERRYMAC ZTRIKING X CH BREEZY’S HOT TOPIC
THANK YOU MRS. ROSALIND KRAMER FOR THIS SPECIALTY WIN
BRED BY: TERRI VANDEZANDE
HANDLED BY: JAMES DICKSON
OWNED BY: NINA WARREN
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Thank you to the judges who have acknowledged Scarlett’s quality
Breeder Elizabeth Sullivan | Handled by Elisabeth Szymanski | Special thanks to Marie Cotton RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK 68 | SHOWSIGHT MAGAZINE, DECEMBER 2021
Scarlett
GRAND CHAMPION CH GLENEARRAIGH’S Scarlett Of Spring Valley
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2021 PHARAOH CLUB OF AMERICA NATIONAL SPECIALTY WINNER
OWNERS: ROBERT NEWMAN, STACY THRELFALL & KENDRA WILLIAMS BREEDERS: DOMINIC PALLESCHI CAROTA, LUCIANE TERRA, ANDRE MAGNI, KENDRA WILLIAMS & LAURA HUGHES PROFESSIONALLY HANDLED BY: STACY & EVAN THRELFALL Patricia Trotter “NOT ALL PETS ARE SHOW DOGS, BUT I CAN ASSURE YOU, ALL SHOW DOGS ARE PETS” 145 TH WESTMINSTER BEST IN SHOW JUDGE
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PHARAOH HOUND
GCHB HALLAM DESERT PHOENIX BAKHU’S MAX ONE IN A MILLION
PHARAOH HOUND IN AMERICA #1 BREED & ALL BREED *
©HAN ‘21
*AKC STATS AS OF 10/31/21
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This article originally appeared in the May 2017 Issue of SHOWSIGHT.
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MULTIPLE GROUP PLACING GCH. CH. SYMPHONY’S PARTY IN THE USA AT MARWYN A Mighty Flame followeth a Tiny Spark
Breed * # 4
All Breed * # 7
Spencer
See you all at
the Garden!
Owned and Handled By: Meg Smith
Bred By: Phillip Martin, Jr.
Co-Owned By: Phillip Martin, Jr., Heidi Clevenstine & Meegan Pierotti-Tietje
Photos By: Mia Speciale
*AKC stats as of 10/31/21
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IBIZAN HOUND
This article originally appeared in the March 2020 Issue of SHOWSIGHT.
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bronze grand champion PARHELION FOREVER A COWBOY Ned
© Victoria Tippens
2021 WKC Best of Breed Multiple Group Placing Bred and Owned by Victoria and Cheyenne Tippens Always Breeder/Owner/Handled by Cheyenne Tippens 2020 #1 PRT BREED * #2 ALL BREED * *AKC stats 2020
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PARSON RUSSELL TERRIER
This article originally appeared in the May 2017 Issue of SHOWSIGHT.
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L. Sarah Lawrence
five decades dedicated to excellence
CH Chatterbox Blame It On The Sun Best Puppy
CH Chatterbox Wish Upon A Star
CH Chatterbox Breathless Anticipation Best Puppy
CH Chatterbox Crazy In Love BIS Puppy
CH Chatterbox Here Comes Trouble
CH Chatterbox Most Happy Fella
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SHIH TZU
CH Chatterbox I Dream Of Jeanie
CH Chatterbox It’s All A Dream Best Puppy
CH Chatterbox Princess Leia
CH Chatterbox Ready For Action
CH Chatterbox She’s What It’s All About
CH Chatterbox Reasonable Doubt
CH Chatterbox The Thrill Of Being Me Best Puppy
CH Krissy’s Dream Lover The Number One Shih Tzu in 2009
CH Ming Dynasty’s Spice Girl BIS Puppy
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SHIH TZU
GCHS Wenshus Shesa Dream The Number Two Shih Tzu in 2012
CH Wenshus Mona Lisa National Specialty Winner
GCH Chatterbox My Boyfriend’s Back
GCHB Chatterbox Light My Fire
GCHG Pekings Midnight Vision At Wenshu Top Winning Black Shih Tzu, Of All Time
GCH Wenshu Leaving Me Breathless Best Puppy
CH Chatterbox A Reason To Dream
GCHB CH Wenshu Thrill Of Da Game
GCHG CH Wenshu In The Midnight Hour National Specialty Winner
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HOUND GROUP WINNER GCH. HAREHILL’S I INSIST
THANK YOU JUDGES FOR A SUCCESSFUL YEAR
PRESENTED BY PHIL & AMY BOOTH
BRED BY BRADLEY PHIFER & WENDY ANDERSON
OWNED BY BRADLEY PHIFER SIROBE KENNEL
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IBIZAN HOUND
Sophie STARLIGHT MAKE IT SO BRONZE GRAND CHAMPION GCHG LOTRANDO SUNSHINE CELEBRATION CGC X CH STARLIGHT SHOWGIRL RATN # 1 WESTIE BITCH*
*AKC BREED STATS AS OF 10/31/21
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WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIER
BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX AT THE NATIONAL SPECIALTY
MULTIPLE GROUP PLACEMENTS
BEST OF BREED AT THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIER CLUB SPECIALTY SHOW
OWNED & HANDLED BY DR. ROXANNA TWEDT
CO-OWNED BY PATRICIA GAMA (STARLIGHT WESTIES)
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number two ENGLISH SPRINGER OWNER HANDLER *
PRESENTED BY MELANIE HARTZ
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SPANIEL (ENGLISH SPRINGER)
*AKC NOHS STATS AS OF 11/12/21
GCH CH VISTAH’S BEYONCE HEAT SEDUCTION FCD CGC TKN
on the move
OWNED BY MELANIE HARTZ, JUDY MANLEY & CATHY ROSS
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Gch Royal-Tea Antonio Banderas Sire: GCh Shadynooks You Oughta Be In Pictures | Dam: Gonrodcasco’R Dona Barbara
Tony joins Aaron Wilkerson following Best in Sweepstakes AND 15" Winners Dog at the National Beagle Club of America’s 2020 National Specialty. After a year to grow up, He and Aaron join forces in ‘22 to create the next Chapter!
Breeders: Jessica Brigante & Luis Matos, Royal-Tea Beagles Owners: Jessica Brigante, Luis Matos & Lori Norman | Handler: Aaron Wilkerson
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BEAGLE (OVER 13 IN.)
TONY WHAT’S NEW IN ‘22? & Aaron!
© Jessica Brigante
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BISS GCH EDELWEISS HI-LIFE FAYE TALITY
LEENA MAKES HISTORY! More Group placements than ANY American Hairless Terrier in history! We would like to thank all the judges who have recognized her correct type and size. Dr. Troy Clifford Dargin, Mr. Rodney Herner, Mrs. Janie Bousek, Mr. Jon Cole, Mr. Brian Meyer, Mrs. Cindy Meyer, Mrs. Julie Felton, Mrs. Polly Smith, and Mr. Elliott Weiss
owners Mack & Joleena Young, Kathy Knoles, Janet Parker and the late Susan Miller breeders Janet Parker & Kathy Knoles exclusively presented by Christa Cook
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AMERICAN HAIRLESS TERRIER
#2 #1 all breed ** bitch * all systems
only bitch in the Top 10
*ALL SYSTEMS AS OF 10/31/21 **AKC ALL BREED STATS AS OF 10/31/21
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AD SPONSORED BY EDELWEISS KENNELS, INC
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NORFOLK TERRIER
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#1 Owner Handler Keeshond Top 10 Owner Handler Keeshond 2019, 2020, and 2021 * Owner Handler Alan St. Clair CHIC #161757 Captain GCH PANDORA THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN
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*AKC NOHS stats 2021 **AKC stats 2020
KEESHOND
PANDORA KEESHOND BREEDER/OWNER/HANDLER MICHELLE ROYBAL
BOS 2021 Keeshond Club of America National Specialty 2020 Top 10 Owner Handler Keeshond ** 2020 & 2021 Top 25 Keeshond Club of America CHIC #146300 Pebbles GCHB PANDORA SEVEN HORSES IN THE SKY
THANK YOU JUDGE ROBIN STARK
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This article originally appeared in the May 2017 Issue of SHOWSIGHT.
AJ ARAPOVIC'S FIRST MESSAGE AS PUBLISHER
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GCH STARLINE WINDBORN REJOICE REJOICE Car l y
All the Right Curves
Sire: GCHB Nordic Sea von Mullewapp at Starline, JC, BCAT, DEX, DM, ROM Dam: CH Starline’s Amaluna at Windborn MULTIPLE GROUP PLACING NOHS # 6 2021 WHIPPET * MULTIPLE NOHS BIS WINNER
© LARRY EWING
* AKC NOHS STATS 2021
Owner-Handler: Michelle Ewing Co-Owner: Lori Wilson-Paust Breeders: Lori Lawrence & Lori Wilson-Paust
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WHIPPET
This article originally appeared in the May 2017 Issue of SHOWSIGHT.
AJ ARAPOVIC'S FIRST MESSAGE AS PUBLISHER
512
514 8128 aj@aramediagroup.com
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BISS CH Quietstorm N Fieldfine Love Struck CGC TKN BISS GCHG Stelor’s Royalty Remembered X GCHB Fieldfine Gift Of Gold JH BCAT DSA AS AJ CGC CGCA TKN RN CA
BISS Stryker
STRYKER BISS AT THE MASON DIXON GSP SPECIALTY SHOW. Thank you Judge Nancy Liebes for recognizing this young dog.
BRED BY: Dorothea V Hand , Dot Simberlund & Barbara Erwin OWNED BY: Dorothea V Hand, TJ Palmer , Dot Simberlund & Barbara Erwin HANDLED BY: Michelle Porfido Delucia
Dorothea V Hand | 252.432.7832
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GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER
This article originally appeared in the October 2017 Issue of SHOWSIGHT.
ON MONDAY by Joe McGinnis
A puppy’s brown eyes once asked me, “Don’t you know I’m here? You run out with this one, evaluate that one; I smile and I laugh, but you do not see.” “On Monday, my love, On Monday,” I said, “We’ll sit in the sun, just you and me, and you’ll teach me to love, all of the little ones, each of the little ones, little ones not as yet famous.” And then she was a starlet. The ingenue’s eyes then asked me, “Don’t you know I’m here? You snarled at that lady who said something snotty but she hugs her dog, she loves her dog, so in her there must be some good.” “On Monday, my love, On Monday,” I said, “We’ll sit in the sun, just you and me, and you’ll teach me to love, all of the people, each of the people, the people who love dogs like I do.” And then she was a champion. The showgirl’s bright eyes then asked me, “Don’t you know I’m here? You’re mad at that lady who gave us no ribbon but I sure had fun though some other dog won and it hurts me when you are unhappy.” “On Monday, my love, On Monday,” I said, “We’ll sit in the sun, just you and me, and you’ll teach me to love, all of the people, each of the people, the people who give out the trophies. And then she was a Mama. The Motherdog’s eyes then asked me, “Don’t you know I’m here? You kiss my fat babies, you brag on the phone, and I swell with pride and their daddy does too but I need you to tell me I’m spe- cial.” On Monday, my love, On Monday,” I said, “We’ll sit in the sun, just you and me, and you’ll teach me to love, all of the parents, each of the parents, the parents as much as the babies.” And then she was an old lady. The veteran’s eyes then asked me, “Dont you know I’m here? You run out with this one, evaluate that one; I smile and I laugh, but you do not see.” “On Monday, my love, On Monday,” I said, “We’ll sit in the sun, just you and me, and you’ll teach me to love, all of the older ones, each of the older ones, older ones no longer famous. And then she died. On Monday.
•••••••••••••••••• On Tuesday, a puppy’s brown eyes asked me, “Don’t you know I’m here...
In 1991 I promised a friend that I’d re-run this piece annually. Some years I forget but this time I did not. Here’s wishing everyone a wonderful October. --JmackG
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BASENJI
*AKC STATS AS OF 10/31/21
*AKC STATS AS OF 10/31/21
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MINIATURE SCHNAUZER
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BRONZE GRAND CHAMPION Brookstones Vanilla Bean
as always loved by OWNER LINDA TRESVANT & BREEDER JENE ANDERSON, BROOKSTONES SCOTTISH TERRIERS
"This Blondie" is well on her way to SILVER... To make Terrier history.
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SCOTTISH TERRIER
Beanie
DIANE PATTIE PHOTOGRAPHY
Team Beanie wishes you & your family Happy Holidays.
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BEST IN SPECIALTY & MULTIPLE GROUP WINNING ACD BISS GCHS HIREDHAND SMOKEHOUSE
#5 Australian Cattle Dog Breed *
#1
Owner Handled Australian Cattle Dog **
2021
THANK YOU JUDGES FOR AWARDING Brisket's fine type and quality.
BREEDER CONNIE HAYES, HIREDHAND AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOGS
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AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG
BRISKET & Kent Happy Holidays from
OWNER HANDLER KENT WEINHEIMER, HOLDEN, MA, FLSTC200@YAHOO.COM
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BOB Winner of the 2021 GSPCA National Specialty Show
NATIONAL SPECIALTY MATURITY MULTIPLE BEST OF BREED WINNER
PRESENTED BEAUTIFULLY IN THE RING TO THIS HONOR BY HER CO-BREEDER TINA PARKER-CRAIG
THANK YOU TO JUDGE MRS. HEATHER BRENNAN AND TO ALL THE JUDGES WHO HAVE RECOGNIZED OUR BEAUTIFUL GIRL
owners EVAN TZANIS & DR. NIA TATSIS
breeders KAHLA ENNIS, SHARON DATTILIO, TINA M. CRAIG & BRENDA MAHONEY handler JOANNE THIBAULT
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POINTER (GERMAN SHORTHAIRED)
Ellie
Ch Shomberg’s ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN NATIONAL SPECIALTY CHAMPION GCH CH MI KARMA N SANDY CREEK ONE MAN BAND (BOWIE) CD BN RE JH DM DS CGC X CH SHOMBERG’S TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS (KEELY) RM SH GSPCA VC CGC
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LINES FROM LINDA
TIME FLIES WHEN WE’RE HAVING FUN HAS IT REALLY BEEN 30 YEARS?
BY LINDA AYERS TURNER KNORR
W hen I was only four years old, my love for TV's Lassie prompted my parents, Roy and Hazel Ayers, to surprise me with a Collie. We began to play “pretend dog show” at home, in parks, and on a nearby ball- field. I worked with my dog on a leash every day, brushed her and fed her. My father immediately recognized that her quality was not pleasing to his eye. He subscribed to Dog World magazine and purchased our foundation dog, Ch. Poplar Stop the Music, from New York. My first times in the conformation ring began when I was only six years old. My parents made everything about the sport our family hobby. Choosing our kennel name was a contest between the three of us... Conrad Collie Ken- nels was chosen, as our street name sounded good with Collies. (They let me think it was my idea.) Musical names would be our theme. If you look in old magazines and books, there you will find me showing Ch. Conrad's Dancing in the Dark and many others. Mother had my show attire custom-made. My Poodle-type skirts featured felt cutouts of Conrad Collies.
I showed alongside my father, and as he became the Presi- dent of the Collie Club of Georgia, I was their first Junior Member. During the years when he was President of the Atlanta Kennel Club, I enjoyed teaching training and groom- ing classes, doing TV appearances and radio shows. He was President of the Southeastern Association of Kennel Clubs as well as serving as AKC Delegate for the Atlanta Kennel Club. During those years, my brother, Roy Ayers, Jr., was born and became the newest family participant in our sport. We were blessed to travel around the globe, watching and learning as our father embarked on the next step. When my father pursued his judging career, his philoso- phy was to either judge or show. He asked us to discontinue exhibiting in the conformation ring. All three of us became AKC Conformation judges—a rarity! As an All-Rounder, my dad inspired in our family a great love and respect for the American Kennel Club—our lifelong passion. These were the stories that Duane Doll and Joe McGinnis wanted me to contribute to Doll-McGinnis’ newest venture, an all-breed magazine named SHOWSIGHT . They would also be inviting BJ Andrews to join the team, and I had long- admired BJ and her lovely Akitas. SHOWSIGHT would be a positive magazine—and the dog world was really ready for one. What fun, I thought, and LINES FROM LINDA was born!
left: Always just a coincidence, no matter where we were, Joe McGinnis and I matched.
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LINES FROM LINDA: TIME FLIES WHEN WE’RE HAVING FUN— HAS IT REALLY BEEN 30 YEARS?
Roy Ayers, Jr.., Linda Ayers Turner Knorr and Todd Turner
Frequent partners in folly, Joe McGinnis and I, without collaboration, always seemed to wear matching outfits! Meet the Breeds was one of our favorite projects.
“Over the past three decades, it has been my delight to share memories and pay homage to the many friends who have contributed to our family’s
incredible journey in the dog world.”
“Santa, I’ve been good this year.”
Day. The stockings are hung, the trees are lighted, a sleigh full of “fake” presents is in front of the house with Santa on the front porch behind. I’ve been decking the halls for a month while the carols were playing on Pandora. Yes, you can guess we have critical Christmas Spirit! GOOD LUCK IN ORLANDO AND NEW YORK, HAPPY 30th ANNIVER- SARY, SHOWSIGHT , HAPPY HANUK- KAH, AND MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
Publications. I had already fallen in love with AJ and Hanifa and their beautiful girls, so being a part of their newly named Aramedia Group has been a joy! It is important to name my encouragers who have made writing for SHOWSIGHT so much fun: Samantha Adkins, Daniel Cartier, Cortny White, and Kelli Stout. In Greenville, South Carolina, where I live, the family Manger Scene is promi- nently placed by a Bible turned to Luke 2, marked by a red velvet ribbon. Roy Ayers, Jr. and my son, Todd Turner, will travel from Washington, DC and Colum- bia, South Carolina, to celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ on Christmas
Over the past three decades, it has been my delight to share memories and pay homage to the many friends who have contributed to our family’s incredible jour- ney in the dog world. In more recent years, LOOKING BACK THROUGH LINDA’S LENS and MEMORIES CAPTURED BY LINDA AYERS TURNER KNORR have become new additions to the magazine. Time takes all but memories. With the passing years, I lost both of my parents, Roy and Hazel Ayers, and my dear friends, Duane Doll and Joe McGinnis. AJ Arapo- vic was like a son to Joe McGinnis and was the perfect person to carry on and grow the distinctive traditions of Doll-McGinnis
HO! HO! HO!
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*AKC STATS AS OF 10/31/21
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GREYHOUND BEAGLE
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PEMBROKE WELSH CORGI
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#1 GIANT * #12 WORKING DOG *
*AKC stats as of 10/31/21
Handled by ALFONSO ESCOBEDO & ASHLIE WHITMORE
Owned by HOLLY & CHRIS REED, LAURIE & MIKE MASON
Bred by HOLLY & CHRIS REED, MARYANN BISCEGLIA & MIKE REESE
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