DCGNY in the Ring

Happy New Year to everyone, and good luck in the conformation, obedience and agility rings in 2011. We have two wins that were reported for the end of 2010.

First, DCGNY has it’s first Grand Champion! Ch. Shamrock N. S.Xposur Rocketman, aka Sean, recieved his Grand Championship at the Thanksgiving Cluster, Windham County Kennel Club, Friday, November 26, 2010 under Judge Enrique Jorge Filippini. Sean was bred by Jackie Quinn and Barb and Dave Garceau, is owned by Jackie Quinn and Barb Garceau and is out of Ch. Shamrock N. Erins Livin Lavida Loca “Ricky” X Ch. Shamrock N.S.X.posur AnnEMae “T.T.” Congrats to our first Grand Champion!

And the final win reported in 2010 was a three-point major for Erin’s Tupen’s All That Jazz who went Winners Bitch at Brevard Kennel Club in Florida under Judge David J. Kirkland. She is owned by DCGNY members Charleen Nugent and Sharon Lyons and was bred by Sharon Lyons. Way to end the year!

On Friday, October 15, 2010, under Judge Joe C. Walton, at the Palisades Kennel Club, “Zeva” Shamrock N Erin’s Lady Luck, went Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite to finish. This specialty winning liver girl was owner handled by Jackie Quinn. Zeva was bred and is owned by Jackie and Mike Quinn. Congratulations Jackie and Zeva!

October 23, 2010 was a perfect day for the weather and for “Lita”, Dynasty’s You Better You Bet. Lita was Winners Bitch, Best of Winners and Best of Breed over three specials at Gloucester Kennel Club under Judge W. Everett Dean Jr. for two points.  Lita now only needs two singles to finish. Lita was bred by and is owned and handled by Jackie McIlhenny.

On October 17, 2010 at the Ramapo Kennel Club, in August, NJ, “Cole”, Dynasty’s Lights Out, was Winners Dog and Best of Winners for 1 Point. Cole’s brother, “Bentley”, Dynasty’s Wild N Wonderful, was Reserve Winners Dog and “Lita”, Dynasty’s You Better You Bet, was Winners Bitch for one point. Not to be outdone, sister “Emmie”, Ch. Dynasty’s Emerald Wild Fire, was Best of Opposite over the #1 dal in the country! It was a Dynasty kind of day under Judge Mrs. Nancy Hafner.

Cole, Bentley, Lita and Emmie are all bred by member Jackie McIlhenny. Cole and Lita are owned and handled by McIlhenny, while Bentley is owned by member Ginny Bastas.

The Dalmatian Club of the Finger Lakes held their annual specialty in conjunction with the Wine Country Circuit on October 2, 2010 at the Kanadasaga Kennel Club. Under breeder Judge Carrie L. Jordan, “Donny”, Ch. Erin’s Wildwood Perfect Game, took Best of Opposite Sex from the Veteran Class. Donny was bred by and is owned by member Sharon R. Lyons.

Not to be outdone by his elder, and in his first appearance, “Quincy”, Erin’s Perfect Pitch, walked away with Best Puppy in Sweeps under Judge Cindy Riggans shown by Bailey M. Lyons. Quincy is owned by Sharon R. & Bailey M. Lyons and was bred by A. Zhuravel. Very nice wins for the veteran and the puppy!

At the Hatboro Dog Show Friday, October 8, 2010, “O’neil”, Prestige’s Both Sides of  The Story, went Winners Dog under Judge Beverly Capstick for his first point from the Bred By Exhibitor class.  Close behind with a Reserve Winners Dog was litterbrother “Byrne”, Prestige N’ Surfer’s Beach Bum, from the 6-9 month puppy class.  Quite a day for these brown boys.  Way to go Neilly and Byrnie!!!

Yesterday, October 8, 2010, at the Dalmatian Club of Central New Jersey’s supported entry at the Morris & Essex Kennel Club’s show in Somerset LuvMy Erin’s Charming Gentleman, “Dyson”, charmed both the sweeps and regular class judges. He started with Best in Sweeps under Judge Luis F. Sosa, then went on to take home two more points out of the Bred By Exhibitor class with Winners Dog and the crossover Best of Winners under Judge Helen Lee James. This charmer was bred by members Peggy Rogan and Sharon Lyons and is co-owned with Peggy by Janet A. Katz.

Today in Romulus, NY, at the Onondaga Kennel Club under judge Robert Enis, “Leah” Lotsa Spots Savoir-Vivre, went Winners Bitch   and Best of Winners to finish with three majors! Leah was handled by Lesley Anne Potts who is as proud of her as members Dolores and Bill Postens who bred and own Leah. Way to go girls!!!

“O’neil” Prestige’s Both Sides of The Story, took Reserve Winners Dog at the Elmira Kennel Club’s show in Romulus, NY, today under judge Barbara J. Wood. O’neil was bred by Beth Anne Johnson and is owned by Beth Anne Johnson and Jason Rudolph. This six-month-old pup is certainly learning his way around the ring! Congratulations O’neil and Beth.