Skye Terrier “Charlie” Wins Best in Show at 14th Annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship

Photo Credit: Robert Young Copyright: AKC

National Champion Beats Dogs From All 50 States and Over a Dozen Countries

Orlando, FL (Dec. 14, 2014) – Earning a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship was GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie,a Skye Terrier known as “Charlie” owned by Victor Malzoni Jr. and Cragsmoor Kennels, Reg. of Oyster Bay, New York. Charlie was crowned “National Champion” by Best in Show judge Mr. Ronald Menaker after a weekend of intense canine competition in Orlando, Fla.

The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world, was held in conjunction with the AKC Agility Invitational; the AKC Obedience Classic; the AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals; Junior events in conformation, obedience, AKC Rally^® and agility; and the Orlando cluster shows held by Space Coast Kennel Club of Palm Bay, the Brevard Kennel Club, the Central Florida Kennel Club and Orlando Dog Training Club. The one million square foot canine celebration topped all other dog events in the nation with over 17,700 combined entries.

Spectators also enjoyed Celebrate Dogs!, the nation’s largest canine extravaganza, featuring dog-centric activities like AKC Meet the Breeds^® and the NADD/AKC Diving Dog Championship.

Missed the competition? On-demand coverage of the evening events, Bred-By Exhibitor groups, Veteran groups, agility and obedience is available at live.eukanuba.com or akc.org.

Reserve Best in Show and Group Winners

Reserve Best in Show: GCH CH Claircreek Impression De Matisse, a Portuguese Water Dog known as “Matisse,” owned by Milan Lint, Peggy Helming and Donna Gottdenker of Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

After winning Best of Breed competitions the following top dogs went on to win in their respective groups and compete for Best in Show:

Sporting: GCH CH Promenade Pay It Forward, a Field Spaniel known as “Gideon,” owned by Jane Chopson, Jane Schildman and Nicki Kuhn of Port Costa, California.

Hound: GCH CH Flessner’s International S’Cess, a Bloodhound known as “Nathan,” owned by Susan Carter, Shirley Van Camp and Heather Helmer of Saginaw, Michigan.

Working: GCH CH Claircreek Impression De Matisse, a Portuguese Water Dog known as “Matisse,” owned by Milan Lint, Peggy Helming and Donna Gottdenker of Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

Terrier: GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie, a Skye Terrier known as “Charlie,” owned by Victor Malzoni Jr. and Cragsmoor Kennels, Reg. of Oyster Bay, New York.

Toy: GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Rocket Power, a Shih Tzu known as “Rocket,” owned by Patricia Hearst Shaw and Luke and Diane Ehricht of Monclova, Ohio.

Non-Sporting: CH Afterglow Maverick Sabre, a Standard Poodle known as “Ricky,” owned by Ilaria Biondi de Ciabatti of Lima, Peru.

Herding: GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect, an Old English Sheepdog known as “Swagger,” owned by Ron Scott, Debbie Burke and Colton and Heather Johnson of Dilsburg, Pennsylvania.

Other top-dogs awarded during the two-day event included the following:

Photo Credit: Robert Young Copyright: AKC

GCH CH Flessner’s International S’Cess, a Bloodhound known as “Nathan” was awarded Best Bred-By-Exhibitor in Show, edging out more than 1,000 dogs representing 25 percent of the total competitors entered in the National Championship.

Photo Credit: Robert Young Copyright: AKC

GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice JE, a Smooth Fox Terrier known as “Dodger” owned by Victor Malzoni Jr. and Phil and Amy Booth of Fowlerville, Michigan was awarded the first Best Veteran in Show award at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship.

AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals Best in Show

GCH CH Divine’s Tropical Breeze, a Maltese known as “Kiwi” owned by Sandy Bingham-Porter of Charleston, Illinois won the AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show, prevailing over an invitation-only entry of 610 dogs representing 171 breeds.

Best in Miscellaneous Group

Abington’s Da Vinci CM10, a Miniature American Shepherd known as “Leo” owned by Patti Cutler of Tucson, Arizona.

Junior Showmanship

In the Junior Showmanship competition, for handlers from between 9 to 18 years of age, Lauren Hull with her Irish Setter Redridge Kent Irish Fire was awarded the coveted title of Best Junior Handler, along with a $2,000 scholarship.

Agility and Obedience Competitions

The 2014 AKC Obedience Classic and the AKC Agility Invitational were held in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. The two events demonstrate the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler. Obedience and agility competitions for junior handlers were held for the fourth year, and also included AKC Rally^®for the first time.

AKC Obedience Classic

Four obedience dogs and their owners – one dog/handler team in each of the four classes – were crowned at the AKC Obedience Classic, which brought together 202 dogs from across the country and beyond.

Placing first in their class (Novice, Open, Utility and Masters respectively) were:

• Novice: Starhaven’s Laser Beam CD RA CA, a Shetland Sheepdog owned by LauraRomanik of Belleville, Michigan.
• Open: GCH CH Holther’s Racin’ Bye Ewe CDX BN RAE PT OA OAJ, a Border Collie owned by Lara Avery of Somers, Connecticut.
• Utility: Goldstar Micah UD, a Golden Retriever owned by Judy Rasmuson and Connie Cleveland of Madison, Florida.
• Masters: OTCH Sunsplash No Free Time UDX25 OGM RE OA OAJ NAP NJP, a Golden Retriever owned by Helen Smith of Newalla, Oklahoma.

AKC Juniors Obedience/Rally Classic

Juniors who participated in the AKC Juniors Classic competed in Obedience and/or AKC Rally^®.

In Obedience, Juniors competed in two divisions (Obedience Junior Titled (OJT) – where the Junior earned all the titles on the dog that met the requirements and Obedience Junior Handler (OJH) – where the Junior may handle any dog that met the requirements) and two age groups (Level I: 13 and under; and Level II: 14-18 as of October 30, 2013). The Juniors competed in the Beginner Novice, Novice and Open classes twice, based on their AKC obedience accomplishments.

Placing first in their divisions were:

Obedience Junior Titled (OJT) Level I (ages 13 and under)

·         Level I Beginner Novice: Nathaniel Stark, BluValley Candy Crush, Shetland Sheepdog

·         Level I Novice: Krista Baker, Maximus Tank BN, Poodle

·         Level I Open: Abigail Stark, Drumlin’s Fujo Made For Pictures CD BN RN, Shetland Sheepdog

Obedience Junior Titled (OJT) Level II (ages 14-18)

• Level II Beginner Novice: Brittaney Allen, Allen’s Ollie RN CGC, All-American Dog

·         Level II Novice: Sarah Saddoris, Topbrass The Greatest Show On Earth CD, Golden Retriever

·         Level II Open: Breanna Durham, Nike D The Perfect Fit For Me CD, Australian Shepherd

Obedience Junior Handler (OJH) Level I (ages 13 and under)

·         Level I Beginner Novice: Avery Adams, Smokingold Vibrant Spark AX OAJ, Golden Retriever

• Level I Open: David Frasca, Zonkers Let’s Party the Night Away CDX RAE AX AXJNAP NJP NF, Golden Retriever

Obedience Junior Handler (OJH) Level II (ages 14-18)

• Level II Beginner Novice: Kaitlyn Scripko, Katwalk’s Don’t Blink RN OA OAJ NF, Border Collie

·         Level II Novice: Hope Peavey, Charlie, Australian Shepherd

·         Level II Open: Palmer Cross, Kuventre Life From the Ashers Phoenix CDX GN, Golden Retriever

In AKC Rally^®, Juniors competed in Rally Novice, Rally Advanced or Rally Excellent, based on the dog’s class eligibility (qualifying scores and/or titles earned).

Placing first in their class were:

Rally

• Rally Novice: Clara Selle and Selle’s Charming Aristocrat, an All-American Dog
• Rally Advanced: Linnea Corlette and Reece BN RA, an All-American Dog
• Rally Excellent: David Frasca and Zonker’s Let’s Party the Night Away CDX RAE AX AXJ NAP NJP NF, a Golden Retriever

AKC Agility Invitational

Five agility dogs and their owners – one dog/handler team in each of the five height categories – were crowned at the AKC Agility Invitational, which brought together more than 590 dogs from across the country and beyond.

Placing first in their height division (8″, 12″, 16″, 20″ and 24″ respectively) were:

• 8” – NAC MACH11 Rosen Hill’s Blink Of An Eye MXC3 MJC4 (“Blink”), a Toy Fox Terrier owned and handled by Johanna Ammentorp.
• 12” – MACH5 Keebler’s Elfin’ Magic MXG2 MJG2 (“Keebler”), a Pembroke Welsh Corgi owned and handled by Roger O’Sullivan.
• 16” – MACH4 Vidam Kertesz Sugar MXC MJB2 OF T2B (“Zu-Zu”), a Pumi owned and handled by Tammy Hall.
• 20” – NAC MACH5 Hidden Valley Mynx MXC MJG2 FTC1 MFC TQX T2B9 CAA(“Mynx”), a Border Collie owned and handled by Robin Kletke.
• 24” – MACH2 Jamaica Party All The Time TD MXG MJS XF T2B2 (“Patt”), a Belgian Tervuren owned and handled by Barb VanEseltine.

AKC Juniors Agility Competition

Juniors who participated in the AKC Juniors Agility Competition competed in either the Junior Excellent or Superior Classes, depending on whether they had achieved an agility title.

Placing first in their height division (8″, 12″, 16″, 20″ and 24″ respectively) in the Junior Excellent class were:

• 8”-  Hannah’s Molly OA AXJ OA OAJ AX AXJ (“Molly”), an All-American Dog owned and handled by Hannah Naiburg
• 12”- PACH3 Genral Tommy Franks AX MXJ MJB MXPG, MXP8, MJP12, MJPC, PAX2, XF, NFP (“Tommy”), a Parson Russell Terrier owned by Cherie Whittenberg and handled by Deva Wilson
• 16”- Mystic Looked N Liked It MX, MXB, MXJ, MjB, NF (“Sly”), a Border Collie owned by Susan Ryan and handled by Sydney Ryan
• 20”- MACH Clever K9s Little Gem MXB MJB OF (“Ruby”), a Border Collie owned by Ann Marie Scripko and handled by Kyle Scripko
• 24”- MACH3 Kali’s Lil Kasha RN (“Kasha”), a Poodle owned by Nancy Borga and handled by Michael Borga

Placing first in their height division (12”, 16″, 20″ and 24″ respectively) in the Junior Superior class were:

• 12”- Levi BN  (“Levi”), a West Highland White Terrier owned and handled by Cassandra Doss
• 16”- Ross Roi’s Maximum Ride (“Rider”), a Shetland Sheepdog owned by Paula Kvarnberg and handled by Haley Kvarnberg
• 20”- Whim, a Border Collie owned by Michael Scripko and handled by Kyle Scripko
• 24”- Sergeant Spencer (“Spencer”), a Golden Retriever owned by Lamar Tregler and handled by Emily Tregler

AKC Breeder of the Year

Gwen DeMilta and Carissa DeMilta Shimpeno were presented with the 2014 AKC Breeder of the Year Award for their Alisaton Doberman Pinschers at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Sunday, December 14, 2014.  The annual award honors those breeders who have made an impact on their breed and dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs.

AKC Meet the Breeds^®
The Keeshond booth won AKC Meet the Breeds^® Best Booth in Show.

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