by Amy Fernandez Originally published: December 2014 One aspect of Westminster is predictably devoid of the thrills and surprises that keep us coming back. Exhibitors collectively dread those endless hours of benching. It’s hard to imagine what it was like when show regulations required all exhibits to be benched throughout the show, which customarily ran [...]
Show Name: Westminster Kennel Club Location: New York, NY Show Date: Monday, February 16, 2015 Total Entry: 2681 Best In Show Judge: Hon. David Merriam Dog Reg: GCh Tashtin’s Lookin’ For Trouble [Bitch] Breed: Beagle 15 inch Handler: Will Alexander Owner: Eddie Dziuk, Lori & Kaitlyn Crandlemire Breeder: Lori Crandlemire Reserve Dog Reg: GCh Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie [...]
Show Name: Progressive Dog Club Location: New York, NY Show Date: Friday, February 13, 2015 Toy Judge’s Name: Mrs. Kathleen Kolbert Total Entry: 390 #1- Dog Reg: Ch. Teatime Pastoral Blind Faith [Dog] Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Handler: Owner: L Hayes #2- Dog Reg: GCh Pequest General Tso [Dog] Breed: Pekingese Handler: David Fitzpatrick Owner: D Fitzpatrick Breeder: David [...]
By Amy Fernandez For the second time since 1992, class dogs will compete at Westminster. Many veteran exhibitors rejoiced when this aspect of competition was reinstated. It has long been the source of cherished Westminster memories and big wins from the classes. After all, Westminster has a longstanding reputation for shocking upsets. Class dogs regularly [...]
Show Name: Progressive Dog Club Location: New York, New York Show Date: February 7, 2014 Total Entry: 460 Toy Judge’s Name: Mr. Peter Green #1- Dog Reg: GCh. Marlex Classic Red Glare Breed: Miniature Pinscher Handler: Armando Angelbello Owner: Leah Monte & Armando Angelbello #2- Dog Reg: GCh. Trio’s Big Shot Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Handler: Kirsten McGregor [...]
By Kerry Rushby Photos by Lisa Croft-Elliott Originally published: February 2014 I had the pleasure this month of speaking with the breeder of the top winning Affenpinscher of all time in the USA, Banana Joe Tani Kazari, Mieke Cooijmans. Mieke lives in the Netherlands with her partner of 30 years and here Mieke describes the [...]
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 Show Dogs Reg [...]
Show Name: The Progressive Dog Club Location: New York, NY Show Date: Friday, February 8, 2013 Total Entry: 461 Toy Judge’s Name: Mrs. Charlotte P. Patterson #1- Dog Reg: GCh Marlex Classic Red Glare Breed: Miniature Pinscher Handler: Armando Angelbello Owner: Leah Monte & Armando Angelbello #2- Dog Reg: GCh Banana Joe V Tani Kazari Breed: Affenpinscher [...]
by Amy Fernandez Originally published: February 2013 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. In 1967 Bob handled the English bred Scottie, Ch. Bardene Bingo, [...]
We received sad news of the passing of former professional handler, Doberman breeder and respected judge, Mrs. Betty Leininger. Betty’s judging career spanned nearly 40 years. She was a popular judge here in the States and her expertise led to requests for her to judge all over the world. The highlights of her judging career most likely included three Doberman Pinscher Club of America National Specialties, the World Shows in Rio de Janeiro (2004) and Mexico City (2007), the Westminster Non-Sporting Group in 2004 then the Working Group in 2012, and Best In Show at Westminster in 2014.