DCGNY in the Ring

One of the most prestigious and biggest dog shows in the country is held every February in our club’s backyard, New York City.  (Due to the pandemic, the 2021 Westminster show was held in Tarrytown, NY, at the Lyndhurst Mansion.) In February of 2020, Madeline, GCH Dakota N’ Prestige’s Take Me Home, took to the green carpet at Pier 94 for her first time as well as member Beth Johnson.  Under breeder judge Eva Berg, Madeline was owner handled and awarded Select bitch in a quality line up filled with bitches from throughout the country including many ranked in the Top 20.  We are so proud of our brown goofy girl who never ceases to amaze us whether in the show ring or the whelping box.

With more than 80% of dog shows being cancelled due to the worldwide pandemic of Covid-19, Prestige still managed to get to some shows and is pleased to introduce four new champions.

Prestige N Dakota’s Hold on my Heart, Sophie finished her championship just prior to the shutdown with her third major at the Dalmatian Club of Greater Indianapolis supported entry show.  Sophie is owned and lives with Sue Buse and is co-owned with Prestige.  We are planning a summer litter with her.

BISS GCHB Prestige N CarriageHill’s Settin’ the World Afire, Blaze started and finished her championship just before the shutdown by only 8.5 months of age with three majors including a Best of Breed of multiple top ranked specials.  During the year she continued to show when she could and obtained her grand championship, her bronze grand championship and became a Top 20 Dalmatian in the country before 2020 ended.  Blaze is owned and lives with Amber Spradlin and is co-owned with Prestige.  We can’t wait to see what 2021 brings.

CH Prestige Island Song Kona Kala, Kala finished her championship with five majors during Covid-19 and took advantage of her limited outings by making them count.  She will start working on her grand championship and has already added multiple performance titles to her name including trick dog and barn hunt.  Kala is owned and lives with Denise and Larry Achram and is co-owned with Prestige.  We look forward to what the future holds in the conformation and performance rings and just maybe the whelping box.

CH Prestige’s Great Gatsby, Fitz picked up his first major the weekend before everything shut down and had limited outings during Covid.  He finished his championship with four majors including a Best of Opposite Sex (to his sister Blaze) over multiple specials completely owner handled from the Bred By Exhibitor class.  Fitz is owned and lives with Amanda Burd and is co-owned with Prestige. 

Aoife (pronouned eefa), born August 10, 2014, is looking for a forever home. Unfortunately, the owner is experiencing health issues. This quiet, loving girl would make a beautiful pet. Aoife has been spayed and would do best in a home alone or with one other male dog. Please contact Peggy Rogan if you are interested, 631-523-4432.

This is CH Lotsa Spots The Mighty “I” At Tongwood pictured going WD and BOW for a four-point major at our DCGNY Specialty show held in conjunction with the Longshore/Southport Kennel Club show June 11, 2017 to finish his championship all from the puppy classes.

Intrepid, or “Trep” is named after the Aircraft Carrier Intrepid on which member Bill Postens served while in the Navy.  The carrier was known as The Mighty “I”, hence his AKC name.  We’re very proud of this boy who finished at 11 months an

d three days of age.  Bred by Sue Tong & Kara Swartwood.  Owned by member Dolores A. Postens. Beautifully handled by Lesley Anne Potts.

On Saturday, March 26, 2011, at the New Brunswick Kennel Club in Edison, NJ, under Sweepstakes Judge Stephanie Podejko, Erin’s Perfect Pitch, owned by Sharon R. Lyons was Best Senior. Ch. Erin’s Wildwood Perfect Game, bred and owned by Sharon R. Lyons took Best Veteran.

Erin’s Perfect Pitch also took Reserve Winners Dog that day under Judge Edd Bivin.

Also under Judge Edd Bivin in the Best of Breed competition  “TJ”, Ch. Dynasty’s I’m One NAJ, was awarded Select. TJ was bred by and is owned by Jacqueline McIlhenny.

At the DCGNY Specialty Saturday September 11, 2010, Prestige’s Both Sides of The Story, “O’neil” went Best Junior in Sweeps and on to Best in Sweeps under breed judge Mary Tebo Powell. O’neil was bred by Beth Anne Johnson and is owned by Beth Anne Johnson and Jason Rudolph. Not bad for his first weekend out at only six months and four days. Good boy Neilly!!!

“TT”, Ch. Shamrock N. S.Xposur AnnEMae CD, RN can now change her tailing initials to RA for Rally Advanced. She qualified for her third leg on September 19, 2010 at the Cape Cod Kennel Club in Falmouth, MA under Judge Julie Rembrandt Seeley. TT was bred by members Barbara and David Garceau and is owned by them with member Jackie Quinn. Way to go TT!

Not to be outdone by his sister, “AJ” Ch. S.Xposur N Dynasty’s Chasin Neon Rainbows CD RN earned his second qualifying leg for his Rally Advanced title at the same show. AJ was bred by and is owned by members Barbara and David Garceau and Jackie Quinn.

Great work, TT, AJ, Barb and Dave!

Today at the Long Island Kennel Club (LIKC) in Old Bethpage, NY, “Dyson” Luv My Erin’s Charming Gentleman earned his first point out of the Bred By Exhibitor Class taking Winner’s Dog, Best of Winners, Best of Breed. In celebration of their 110th show, the LIKC offered a Best Bred by Exhibitor in Show Competition. Expertly handled by his breeder Peggy Rogan, Dyson gaited off with a first place rosette in the Non-Sporting Group and at only eight months and one day old showed beautifully in both regular group competition and the special bred-by group and bred-by best in show. Dyson is co-owned by Rogan and Janet A. Katz.

An exhausted puppy is happy to be home in Chester, NJ, with his dog door and pack-mates. What a way to start counting points Dyson and Peggy!!

Yesterday, May 22, 2010, at the Ladies’ Kennel Association of America in Oyster Bay, NY, “Piper”, Mt. View N Erin’s Going Regimental earned WD for a point under judge Fr. Bryan P. Timby. Piper was bred by DCGNY members Sharon Lyons and Holly Herzman Ward out of Ch. Erin N White Magics The Socerer X Ch. Erin N Mt Views Pretty in Pink, Piper is owned by Sharon and Bailey Lyons, handled by Sharon Lyons.

At the same show, “Donny” Ch. Erin’s Wildwood Perfect Game went Best of Breed while shown by Junior Handler Bailey Lyons. Donny the veteran and Bailey the junior handler were a stunning pair in the breed competition! Bred by Ann Thornhill and Sharon Lyons.

New member Jackie McIlhenny, put another point out of the Bred By Exhibitor class on “Cole”, Dynasty’s Lights Out on May 8, 2010 at Bucks County Kennel Club in Erwinna, PA, under judge John R. Shoemaker. At the tender age of 13 months, Cole now has a total of 10 points, which includes his two majors.

Owned and bred by McIlhenny, Cole is out of Ch Shamrock N Erin Livin’Lavida Loca – Ch Erin n Dynasty’s Bright Lights.

Way to go Jackie & Cole!