Show Name: Westminster Kennel Club Location: New York, NY Show Date: Monday, February 11, 2013 Total Entry: 2720 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Michael J. Dougherty BIS Dog Reg Name: GCh. Banana Joe V Tani Kazari BIS Breed: Affenpinscher BIS Handler: Ernesto Lara BIS Owner: Mrs. Tina Truesdale & Mrs. Mieke Cooijmans Reserve Best In [...]
by Joan Harrigan Many handlers have pre-ring rituals, and the juniors are no different. Thirteen-year-old Becker Reep of Ashville, N.C. spends the last few minutes before his juniors class quietly. On a platform a distance from the ring, Becker sits with his 4-year-old Newfoundland bitch, “Stella.” His arm is around her, hugging her close. He strokes her, kisses her, and generally shows her how [...]
If you are involved with Terriers or Retrievers, Bob Bartos is a familiar name. Next June he can add one more achievement to those notable contributions. The oldest living handler to win BIS at Westminster will turn 100.
A year ago we started preparing ourselves for surprises at Westminster 2013 when we learned about the split venue and reinstatement of class dog competition. We had months to get used to those changes before Hurricane Sandy hit New York. Unfortunately, that was timed pretty close to Westminster’s closing date
In case you haven’t spent enough money this weekend, I’ve got a suggestion for you. Before you head home, you must stop at the Secord Gallery and check out the new show. The Sarah Evans Collection opened Saturday and several pieces had been sold by the [...]
Celebrity spotting always adds to Westminster’s fun. You never know who might be there, maybe Martha Stewart, Glenn Close, or Bill Cosby. Yesterday at the Dachshund ring I ran into one of New York’s local legends, the irrepressible Murray Weinstock Murray is a veteran of New [...]
Westminster Kennel Club New York, New York Sporting Brittany (8:30) Judge: Mr Douglas A Johnson BOB: GCh Gourley’s DFL 99 Carat Diamond Owner: George Stern & Christine GOurley Handler: Lauren House BOS: GCh Big Oaks Delta Sunkist By Credit Select Dog: GCh Star Flight Jumpin Jack Flash RN OA OAJ Select Bitch: Ch Swift River’s [...]
