2008 National Specialty - Sacramento, CA - April 15-19, 2008

General Specials CRITIQUE by Ms. Lena Tamboer:

The entire Best of Breed Class entered the ring and after they all made their initial round, the bitches were excused and we divided up the class of males. An outstanding group of dog Specials and it was a chore to sort through them. After all groups were done, the keepers of each group were ready for the final judging, after the same procedure had been gone through for the bitches. We again divided up this group, it was amazing to note that there were entered in dogs 34 dog specials and 35 bitches, a near even split. I was shocked when I looked at my beautiful group of bitch Specials and they reminded me of my own Borzoi of years back. After going over each group and sorting out the keepers, we had the dogs come back into the ring for the Best of Breed competition. This was really a great line-up and it was a task to sort through them. After going through them again and moving each and every one, my choice for Best of Breed was the aristocratic, elegant, regal Borzoi Ch. Po Dusham Royalist. A dog that has proper forechest, decent withers, a lovely head and expression, well angulated shoulder, beautiful bladed bone, slight rise at the topline, proper croup, nicely angulated and a nice mover. He was what the standard called for in a Borzoi.

With the bitches that were left in the ring, I had a hard time sorting out Best of Opposite Sex but the bitch that caught my eye and reminded me so of our Ch. Sunday was Ch. Kyrov's Cup Cake, a bitch that I could have taken home. She was nicely put together, good shoulders topline, front and rear angulation, good forechest, lovely head and a nice topline and was a lovely mover.

The Borzoi breeders should be commended for the quality of the entries that were presented to me at this specialty. Bone was properly bladed; I really did not see any round bone and only one head that had a bit too much fill for my taste. Temperament on a whole was very good. One asked to be excused and one I excused for fear of spooking her further.

Then came the Brace Class and I was surprised to see so many entered. Six entries in this class with the Best Brace going to Sohounds Just Be and Sohounds Crystal Ball. Both were evenly marked and were even in size. Moved rather well for a class that does not get much experience in the ring. 2nd was Del Sol Trumpet Revelry, JC and Ch. Katz Cayenne Del Sol, 3rd went to Wind N'Satin Sugar Hill of Legend, JC and Ch. Wind 'N Satin Venus while 4th place went to Bucksilver Shon'Ai Duncan and Bucksilvers Golden Saber, RE, CD. The object of this class is for the entries to be evenly sized and marked.

The Stud Dogs were the next to enter the ring and 1st in this class went to Jubilee Breath of Life, 2nd to Majenkir Regal by Design, 3rd to Eidolon Swordbearer of Elance and 4th to Ch. Staraja Russa Dushil Legende

Then came the huge class of Brood Bitches. There were 13 entries in this class with 1st going to Ch. Adrienne Wind Rose, 2nd to Ch. Virshina Oronzova Sweet Sizzle, 3rd to Pickle Hill's Princess II and 4th place to Ch. Steppes Moonlight Serenade. This was a great class of brood bitches and a real chore to go through at the end of a long day but this is the place where your Stud Dogs and Brood Bitches should be, after Best of Breed.

DOGS, 6 months and under 9 - CRITIQUE by: Ms. Lena Tamboer

My 6-9 month puppy dog class was beautiful. 1st place went to a lovely red and white boy, Oronzova Dance Party at Vaschka, who at the tender age of 6 months and one day captured my heart. He had great ring presence, nicely laid back shoulders, small ears and great expression. Moved nicely, when he made up his mind to do so! He needs to grow up at this point.

2nd place went to Belarus Defy The Normal, another outstanding pup that was very close to the 1st place in quality, could use a bit more finish at this age but nicely put together, good mover and lovely expression. A very happy puppy. 3rd place was Aruzia Ridgeside Encore. A bit longer in loin, nicely angulated and moved well. 4th place was Sunburst Die Fledermaus Prince, nicely muscled, good angulation, pretty head and expression. All of these pups have great promise.

DOGS, 6 months and under 9 - OTHER ENTRIES

ORONZOVA FIREWORKS FESTIVAL. HP277514/02. 10/15/07. Breeder: Suzanne Deghi. By Ch. Sunburst Huntsman at Mechta – Ch. Virshina Oronzova Sweet Sizzle, JC. Owner: Suzanne Deghi

RAVENNA FOURTH DIMENSION. HP280164/03. 7/30/07. Breeder: Caryl Dumaine. By Ch. Po Dusham Royalist – Ch. Winterwind Beyond Th Willows. Owners: Susan Caulkins and Caryl Dumaine

ORONZOVA BACCHANAL OF VIRSHINA. HP277514/07. 10/15/07. Breeder: Suzanne Deghi. By Ch. Sunburst Huntsman at Mechta – Ch. Virshina Oronzova Sweet Sizzle, JC. Owners: Susan and Philip Morawa

VERA'S ORGANIZED CHAOS. HP275825/01. 7/31/07. Breeders: J. Brauner and J. McFerrin. By Ch. Manitias Brilliant in Black – Vera's My Sterling Treasure, CD, RE, CGC. Owner: J. Brauner

RAVENNA SUPERSYMMETRY. HP280164/01. 7/30/07. Breeder: Caryl Dumaine. By Ch. Po Dusham Royalist – Ch. Winterwind Beyond Th Willows. Owners: Susan Caulkins and Caryl Dumaine

ARUZIA RIDGESIDE IN THE SPOTLIGHT. HP285832/03. 9/2/07. Breeders: John and Lorrie Scott, Dr. Fred Edlin and Ron Williams. By Ch. Seabury Moonlit Corvette – Ch. Summerstar Champagne Dancer. Owners: John and Lorrie Scott, Dr. Fred Edlin and Ron Williams

MCLINTOCK OF STAR CANYON. HP284840/06. 10/6/07. Breeders: Sally Barron, Christa Cordtz and Sidney Weinstein. By Ch. Belarus The Rapture, CD, SC – Pickle Hills Princess II. Owner: Karen Zydner

SUNBURST BLAZE AWAY. HP276659/01. 7/27/07. Breeders: Garnett Thompson and Stuart McGraw. By Ch. V'Indra's O'Keefe of Sunburst – DC Sunburst Halston at Thistledown, SC. Owner: Garnett Thompson and Stuart McGraw

SUNBURST DIE FLEDERMAUS DR. FALKE. HP291402/01. 9/7/07. Breeders: Garnett Thompson and Karen and Mavis Greenhill. By Ch. Sunburst Victory - Ch. Sunburst Sisqyou at Rushwind. Owners: Garnett Thompson and Karen and Mavis Greenhill

Absent - GRYFFYN-KYROV DO YA THINK I'M SEXY. HP287450/03. 10/14/07. Breeders: R. Lynn Whitlock and Victor Whitlock. By Kyrov's Confection – Ch. Gryffyn's Aeyrie Alegria, SC. Owner: Amy L. Sorbie

Absent - KENIBEA OUT OV INK. HP288895/01. 8/3/07. Breeders Greg and Ros Barden. By Aria's Cry Havoc – Kenibea Keepin Th Faith. Owners: Deborah Rogstad and Richard Terry

DOGS, 9 months and under 12 - CRITIQUE by: Ms. Lena Tamboer

The 9-12 month dog class in males is the gangly class; they are just going through their growth spurts. 1st place in this class, Zooropa's Adrienne Horizon's Edge was a lovely youngster that was well let down in hock, had good shoulder layback, topline, nice depth of brisket for this age and was a nice mover. 2nd place went to Bucksilver Shon'Aekel Duncan. Nice width in front, good shoulder, topline and angulation. 3rd place to Sohounds Just Be, nice layback of shoulder, well angulated rear, good depth of brisket, well let down hock. 4th place to Maringo's Bon Bon, a taller pup with a bit more topline than the others that placed. Nice shoulder and angulation. All of these pups had the proper forechest.

DOGS, 9 months and under 12 - OTHER ENTRIES

MARINGA'S GOOD N PLENTY. HP256960/02. 4/20/07. Breeder: Stephanie Moss. By Ch. Seabury Moonlit Corvette – Maringa's Silver Cross. Owner: Stephanie Moss

BUCKSILVER DREAMCATCHER. HP269937/01. 5/15/07. Breeders: Nancy E. Thurston and Virginia P. Graff. By Ch. Bucksilver Windweaver, CDX – Bucksilver Painted Lady. Owners: Virginia P. Graff and Nancy E. Thurston

SKYLINE BLACK TIE AFFAIR O'REY. HP258930/01. 5/3/07. Breeders: Pat and Sharon Cordova. By Morozova Skylines Fame – Ch. Scarbrofare's Amber Snowbird. Owners: K.E. and G.A. Novotny

KADLECS HIGH FLYIN PLAYBOY. HP277232/09. 6/30/07. Breeders: Mamie and Doug Powell. By Kadlecs Captain Jack – April Flowers. Owner: Gwen Little

DOGS, 12 months and under 18 - CRITIQUE by: Ms. Lena Tamboer

12-18 month dogs. 1st place went to Kenai's Criminal Intent, a dog that when he walked into the ring was asking for the win all the way. He was nice in shoulder, head, a dog that covered the ground with good fluid movement, good angulation front and rear. 2nd went to Lereau-Kyrov Dream Weaver, a nice mover, well let down in rear, could be a bit stronger in pastern. 3rd place Majenkir Ringmaster at Raynbo, a good moving hound that covered a lot of ground, well angulated and nicely presented. 4th place in this class was Radican Dark Mask of Mystery. A promising youngster, nicely balanced and well presented, with a bit more croup than the others and a beautiful curly coat.

DOGS, 12 months and under 18 - OTHER ENTRIES

Cut - NORTH WOODS EVENING SHADOWS AT DAVMOOR. HP253087/06. 3/25/07. Breeders: Lauri and James Anderson, Karen Staudt-Cartabona and Barbara Todd. By Ch. Zcerlov's Reactor – Majenkir Polly Ana. Owners: Diane Davis and Jordan Davis

VALESKA BISTROI SHIKARNIY. HP269199/03. 4/8/07. Breeders: Rey and Yvonne McGehee and Dr. Carol Hannon. By Vega Shelk Shafran – Valeska We All Shine On. Owners: Yvonne and Rey McGehee

BISTROI VALESKA INDOMITABLE. HP269199/05. 4/8/07. Breeders: Yvonne and Rey McGehee and Carol Hannon. By Vega Shelk Shafran - Valeska We All Shine On. Owner: Dr. Carol Hannon

DEL SOL PEGASUS WNS. HP242877/08. 12/10/06. Breeders: Susan Van de Water and Mary Childs. By DC Wind 'n Satin Ty slezi of Zemny, SC – Ch. Del Sol Belle Starr, SC. Owner: Susan Van de Water

CALVADOS STEPPES FREE SPIRIT. HP247461/02. 2/12/07. Breeders: Monika Stachon and Jonnie Bradley. By Guzzi Steppes Moondanz Paradox – Steppes Bajka Niezadominajka. Owner: Kathy Dawes

AGUST'S ORBIT. HP242654/09. 1/7/07. Breeders: Marie Agun and Michelle Rowton. By Ch. Kenai's Aldebaran – Ch. Kenai's Shooting Star. Owner: Marie Agun and Michelle Rowton

NORTH WOODS FIRST SNOW AT ZCERLOV. HP253087/03. 3/25/07. Breeders: Lauri and James Anderson, Karen Staudt-Cartabona and Barbara Todd. By Ch. Zcerlov's Reactor – Majenkir Polly Ana. Owners: Barbara Todd, L. and J. Anderson and Karen Staudt-Cartabona

LEREAU-KYROV DARE TO DREAM. HP253358/04. 3/27/07. Breeders: Amy Sorbie and Ruth Herrmann. By Ch. Sunburst Huntsman at Mechta – Ch. Kyrov's Cup Cake. Owners: Todd and Toby Brandtman

AGGA OF THE GOBI DESERT. HP285846/03. 3/21/07. Breeder: Christopher T. Holland, By Maxx Attack From the Steppes – Panorama Grotius. Owner: Christine Phillips

SWANMANOR LIAM LEGEND O LUCKNLORE TECE. HP254268/06. 1/25/07. Breeders: Torrea Leborn, Traci Hagen and Julie Hagen. By Swanmanor Jag Juneau Odessy – Swanmanor Kodiac Magik Odessy, SC. Owners: Torrea Leborn, Jody Landus and Traci Hagen

DOGS, Novice - CRITIQUE by: Ms. Lena Tamboer

Novice dog class, this was a single entry class. 1st being awarded to Bistroi Valeska Intrepid, a balanced pup that could use a bit more shoulder layback, nice mover.

DOGS, Bred by Exhibitor - CRITIQUE by: Ms. Lena Tamboer

Bred by Exhibitor Dogs: 1st went to Kenai's Criminal Minds, a lovely Borzoi, very nice shoulder layback, good depth of brisket, lovely head, eye and expression and a wonderful topline! A dog that asked for the class, I was surprised, upon reading the catalogue that this was a littermate to my 1st in the 12 – 18 month class. 2nd went to Majenkir Regal by Design, a more massive Borzoi, well angulated front and rear, did not have the withers of the 1st place, good depth of brisket, well presented. 3rd went to Aruzia Priority One, a nice moving Borzoi, good layback of shoulder, nice bladed bone, well bent hock. He had good forechest and nice topline. 4th was awarded to The Taxman of Paradise Valley, a well muscled dog, nicely angulated front and rear, nice head and a good mover. Good depth of brisket and a lovely topline. Heavily coated. There were many good dogs in this class.

DOGS, Bred by Exhibitor - OTHER ENTRIES

Cut - DUCATI STEPPES MOONLIGHT RIDER. HP159286/03. 5/24/05. Breeders: Jonnie Bradley and Monika Stachon. By Ch. Revelstone Gabriel O'Bokhara – Ch. Steppes Moonlight Serenade. Owners: Jonnie Bradley, Monika Stachon, Janice McMinn and Jean Patten

Cut - KATZ-SIRENSONG THE BIG EASY. HP249153/01. 3/11/07. Breeder: Kitty G. Sawyer. By DC Sylvan Seabury Virago, SC – Ch. Katz Night N Paisley. Owners: Kitty G. Sawyer and Stephen Sims

Cut - ZABAVA TABASCO. HP221282/01. 4/21/06. Breeders: Irina Terra, Kristina Terra and John S. Lee. By Ch. Zabava Mercury, JC – Ch. Zabava Winter Berry, JC. Owners: Irina Terra, Kristina Terra and John S. Lee

Cut - JAGS-SWANMANOR JOVIAL JAGUAR. HP093154/09. 2/16/04. Breeders: Torrea Leborn, Angela Hagen and Julie Hagen. By Ch. Soyara's Titan of Blackmoor, JC – Ch. Swanmanor Harlequin Huntress O Jag. Owners: Angie Hagen, Torrea Leborn and Julie Hagen

Cut - LEGENDE'S PATRICIAN FENDI. HP158022/03. 2/15/05. Breeder: Patricia Sargeant, DDS. By Ch. Staraja Russa Dushil Legende – Ch. Legende's E-Baronessa Pearle. Owner: Patricia Sargeant, DDS

NORTH WOODS MAJENKIR DISTANT THUNDER. HP253087/01. 3/25/07. Breeders: Lauri and James Anderson, Karen Staudt-Cartabona and Barbara Todd. By Ch. Zcerlov's Reactor – Majenkir Polly Ana. Owners: Lauri and James Anderson, Karen Staudt-Cartabona and Barbara Todd

KYROV-LEREAU DREAM MACHINE. HP253358/01. 3/27/07. Breeders: Amy Sorbie and Ruth Herrmann. By Ch. Sunburst Huntsman at Mechta – Ch. Kyrov's Cup Cake. Owner: Amy Sorbie

AGUST'S SATURN MOON. HP242654/01. 1/7/07. Breeders: Marie Agun and Michelle Rowton. By Ch. Kenai's Aldebaran – Ch. Kenai's Shooting Star. Owner: Marie Agun and Michelle Rowton

DARTH'S STILL ON FIRE AT SHADY LUCK. HP198421/02. 12/20/05. Breeders: Sandra Holley and Susan Mallonee. By Ch. AmberWind's Fire in the Dark, CD, SC – Ch. Shady Lucks Be Still My Heart. Owners: Sandra Holley and Susan Mallonee

KELCOROV'S OVER THE TOP. HP236450/01. 10/10/06. Breeder: Bunny Kelley. By Ch. Kelcorov's Walks on Water, JC – Ch. Kelcorov's Kiss This, JC. Owner: Bunny Kelley

JUBILEE TADBIT O'BRINDLE MIST. HP242464/01. 11/23/06. Breeders: Amelia and Cynthia Gredys and Kay Cassella. By Katushka-Jubilee Movado – Ch. Jubilee Mists of Eden. Owners: Amelia and Cynthia Gredys

MECHTA GRANDILOQUENT REGULUS. HP280238/03. 6/1/06. Breeders: Stuart, Marilyn and William McGraw. By Ch. Sunburst Huntsman at Mechta – Ch. Kelcrest Brolin Heat Wave. Owners Stuart, Marilyn and William McGraw

GOLIGHTLY YANNICK BROLIN. HP157277/06. 5/28/05. Breeders: Kerstin Brolin and Marcella Zobel. By Ch. Perchotin's Ivor, JC – DC Brolin's Golightly Hurricane, SC. Owners: Marcella Zobel and Kerstin Brolin

Absent - ANOTAK LUXOR. HP233883/04. 7/17/06. Breeders: Joyce and Roger Katona. By Ch. Rainmaker Forever More, CD, SC – Ch. Majenkir My Wynter Whimsical. Owners: Joyce and Roger Katona

DOGS, American Bred - CRITIQUE by: Ms. Lena Tamboer

American Bred Dogs. 1st was awarded to Vitrina Alpenglow, a lovely-moving dog that covered ground, good bladed bone, good depth of brisket, could use a bit more maturity at this point. Nicely laid back shoulders and a well let down hock. 2nd place went to Brolin Golightly Selleck, a well put together Borzoi, nicely angulated rear, good topline and lovely head and expression. 3rd place Kachina-Valeska Shalako Dancer, a well muscled moving hound, good expression, nice topline and well let down in hock. 4th went to Laureate Bella Luna Fly Me To The Moon CD, RM, JC. A well muscled Borzoi that was a nice mover had good depth of brisket.

DOGS, American Bred - OTHER ENTRIES

Cut - BUCKSILVERS GOLDEN SABER, RE, CD. HP118530/02. 9/9/04. Breeders: Virginia P. and Kenneth E. Graff. By Ch. Kenai Wind Sheet at Qamyo – Bucksilvers Champagne On Ice. Owner: Diana Robinson

Cut - DEL SOL TRUMPET REVELRY, JC. HP206300/06. 11/20/05. Breeder: Susan Van de Water. By Del Sol Safari Fire, JC – Ch. Katz Cayenne Del Sol. Owner: Susan Van de Water

TÉINE FIREBIRD MY NIGHTHAWK. HM989269/05. 11/28/01. Breeders: Anne Midgarden, DVM and Corrine Miller. By Ch. Firebird Mirthful Flight, JC – FC Téine Mayberry Tesseract, MC. Owners: Melissa Egbert and Corrine Miller

PHOENIXX RED GOLD BARRON. HP160386/07. 6/28/05. Breeder: Jane Schreiber. By Barron's Admiral Perry – Phoenixx Earth Angel. Owners: Dave and Gwen Mills and Jane Schreiber

FC ZOIBOYZ CHALLENGER, SC. HP206241/09. 3/15/06. Breeders: Sherita Tabner and Tom and KC Golcher-Thompson. By Chabibi's Korona-Kazan, SC – Rosehill GL Serigraph, JC. Owners: Tom and KC Golcher-Thompson

SHADY LUCKS FOLLOW YOUR HEART, RN, RA. HP050651/01. 5/1/03. Breeders: Sandra Holley and Susan Mallonee. By Ch. Shady Luck's Hearts Entwined – Ch. Shady Luck Inky Dinky Heart. Owner: Sandra Holley

RISING STAR KIOWA. HP228203/07. 9/1/06. Breeder: Nadine Johnson. By Ch. Auroral's Across Time Sirius – Ch. Rising Star's Liberty Belle. Owners: Cyndi Dell and William Hemby

DOGS, Open - CRITIQUE by: Ms. Lena Tamboer

The Open Dog class was huge and had a lot of quality. 1st went to Taugo's Gucci, a Borzoi who covered the ground effortlessly, beautifully muscled, very nice layback of shoulder, good depth of brisket with a good forechest, a clean well-arched neck, nice angulation in rear with a lovely let-down hock. This dog showed the elegance that is required in a Borzoi. 2nd in this class was Svershin Savladai Cool Operator, SC a nicely put together Borzoi, nice bladed bone, well muscled, good depth of brisket, good topline, a very pleasing dog to look at. Better in head than the 3rd place dog. 3rd went to Regius Valley of the Minds Eye, a red Borzoi, had nice shoulders and rear, nice moving dog, a little steeper in topline than the 4th place dog. 4th was awarded to Zvjozdnij Barhat, SC, a well muscled dog with decent layback of shoulder, good rear angulation and a nice mover, a very pleasing head, a curlier coat, should be moved out more.

DOGS, Open - OTHER ENTRIES

Cut2 - KYROV'S DEVONSHIRE CREAM. HP108344/06. 5/26/04. Breeder: Amy Sorbie. By Ch. Kyrov's FanFare of the Wild Hunt – Ch. Windlord Efervesnce of Kyrov. Owner: Susan Ellam

Cut - RAZGULJAI RASPUTIN FOR SOLOVYEV. HP186048/01. 3/7/05. Breeder: S. Yu. Molev. By Solovyev Ulan Udaloy – Razguljai Ryabina. Owner: Olga Zilberman

Cut - TOVARITCH ANDREI AT MOUJIK. RG105372 (Canada). 4/19/05. Breeders: Greg and Lexy Hancock. By Pierre-Maitre de Tchesskaïa – Baschika aus dem Zarenreich. Owner: Cicely Schoen

Cut - RISING STAR NAVAJO. HP228203/01. 9/1/06. Breeder: Nadine Johnson. By Ch. Auroral's Across Time Sirius – Ch. Rising Star's Liberty Belle. Owner: Nadine Johnson

Cut - KUSKAYA'S FARLOV, JC. HP217711/01. 1/26/06. Breeder: Jeannette Troxler. By Kuskaya's Ayak – Varvara iz Razdolia. Owner: Bunny Kelley

Cut - KACHINA-VALESKA DREAM DANCER, SC. HP122248/04. 10/08/04. Breeder: Carol Enz. By Valeska Wilder Shores of Love – Ch. Valeska Afterglow. Owner: Carol Enz

Cut - MOROZOVA SKYLINE'S FAME. HP212137/02. 4/5/06. Breeders: Chris and Jill Guittard and Janet Adams. By Ch. Virshina Joshua Man O' Morozova – Morozova's India Inc. Owners: Patrick and Sharon Cordova

EIDOLON SWORDBEARER OF ELANCE. HP229135/04. 5/9/06. Breeder: Connie Taylor, By Po Dusham As You Like It – Ch. Wind n' Satin Over The Edge. Owner: Cherie Hunchak

STEPPES MOON OVER PARADOR. HP159286/05. 5/24/05. Breeders: Monika Stachon and Jonnie Bradley. By Ch. Revelstone Gabriel O'Bokhara – Ch. Steppes Moonlight Serenade. Owners: Beverly and Steve McMullen

ZUES OF STAR CANYON. HP066410/03. 3/25/05. Breeder: Sidney Weinstein. By Pickle Hills Emmett – Pickle Hills Princess II. Owners: Sidney Weinstein and Sally Barron

KYROV'S EVER AND ALWAYS OAKLARA. HP116153/10. 8/11/04. Breeder: Pat Murphy. By Ch. Kyrov's Ever After – Ch. Oaklara's Maryushka. Owner: Amy L. Sorbie

GUZZI STEPPES MOONDANZ PARADOX. HP15286/02. 5/24/05. Breeders: Monika Stachon and Jonnie Bradley. By Ch. Revelstone Gabriel O'Bokhara – Ch. Steppes Moonlight Serenade. Owners: Monika Stachon and Jonnie Bradley

ZABAVA FLAMENCO. HP087144/04. 1/12/04. Breeders: Irina and Kristina Terra. By Ch. Zabava Mercury, JC – Ch. Avatar Insight. Owners: Eric and Marilyn Laudenslager

CERNAK'S AMERICAN GRAFFITI. HP18255/04. 5/23/05. Breeders: Debra and Edgar Decker. By Meadowcreek Majestic Power – Cernak's Blue Crown Jewel. Owner: Virginia Gudmundson

KADLEC'S CAPTAIN JACK. HP080833/05. 9/21/03. Breeders: Gwen Little and Mary Childs. By Ch. Morozova's Rockwell, JC – Ch. Wind 'n Satin Just a Rumor, JC. Owners: Gwen Little and Mary Childs

MOROZOVA'S INDIAN SUMMER. HP080833/04. 9/21/03. Breeders: Gwen Little and Mary Childs. By Ch. Morozova's Rockwell, JC – Ch. Wind 'n Satin Just a Rumor, JC. Owner: Janet Y. Adams

AGUST'S SOLAR FLARE. HP242654/11. 1/7/07. Breeders: Marie Agun and Michelle Rowton. By Ch. Kenai's Aldebaran – Ch. Kenai's Shooting Star. Owner: Marie Agun and Michelle Rowton

MECHTA ADROIT SIRIUS. HP280238/01. 6/1/06. Breeders: Stuart, Marilyn and William McGraw. By Ch. Sunburst Huntsman at Mechta – Ch. Kelcrest Brolin Heatwave, SC. Owners: Stuart, Marilyn and William McGraw

RENAISSANCE SWORD IN THE STONE. HP066913/07. 9/9/03. Breeder: Chris Swilley. By Ch. Wind 'n Satin Komazuar – Ch. Virshina Renaissance Topaz, CD. Owners: Cindi Gredys and Chris Swilley

RADOST GENOA DEL VIENTO, JC. HP049706/08. 3/7/03. Breeders: Barbara Binder and Lynda Gillaspey. By Ch. Kenai's Aldebaran – Ch. Santa Clara del Viento, JC. Owners: Keith and Janice Sharkey

SWANMANOR JAGS JUST JIM DANDY. HP093154/04. 2/16/04. Breeders: Torrea Leborn, Angela Hagen and Julie Hagen. By Ch. Soyara's Titan of Blackmoor, JC – Ch. Swanmanor Harlequin Huntress O Jag. Owners: Torrea Leborn, Traci Hagen and Angie Hagen

JAGS SWANMANOR JULIES JACKPOT. HP093154/08. 2/16/04. Breeders: Torrea Leborn, Angela Hagen and Julie Hagen. By Ch. Soyara's Titan of Blackmoor, JC – Ch. Swanmanor Harlequin Huntress O Jag. Owners: Torrea Leborn, Julie Hagen and Angie Hagen

L'BJORZOI'S RED DAWN OF SUNBURST. HP197625/03. 10/18/05. Breeders: Garnett Thompson and Susan Lundebjerg. By Ch. V'Indra's Oracle of Sunburst – Ch. L'Bjorzoi's Reflection of Lilly. Owners: Susan Lundebjerg and Garnett Thompson

GOLIGHTLY EXEMPLAR, SC. HP084300/01. 10/24/03. Breeder: Marcella Zobel. By Golightly LeReau Seneschal – Golightly LeReau Muirne Fionn, SC. Owners: Marcella Zobel and K. Holder

Absent - AASHTORIA IRISHBROOK REVEL. HP144744/05. 2/20/05. Breeders: Robin K. Riel and Michael L. and Vicki L. Savage. By DC Tour de France of the Wild Hunt – Ch. Babotjka's Fantaziya. Owners: Loretta and Neal Binder- Wheeler

Absent - ZABAVA BERING STRAIT. HP203033/01. 12/21/05. Breeders: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra. By Ch. Zabava Winter Place, JC, CGC – Ch. Zabava Mira. Owners: Patricia Wiseman, Irina Terra and Kristina Terra

Absent - AUBURN'S IMAGINE PARADISE. HP197163/04. 12/8/05. Breeders: Todd and Toby Brandtman. By Ch. Osdow Av Fjascho, JC – Ch. Royale Shalimar of Kyrov, CD, JC. Owners: Bill Hemby and Cyndi Dell

Absent - L'BJORZOI'S BORZOODLE BOY OF SUNBURST. HP197625/01. 10/18/05. Breeders: Garnett Thompson and Susan Lundebjerg. By Ch. V'Indra's Oracle of sunburst – Ch/ L'Bjorzoi's Reflection of Lilly. Owners: Susan Lundebjerg and Garnett Thompson

BITCHES, 6 Months and Under 9 - CRITIQUE by: Ms. Lena Tamboer

6- 9 month puppy bitch class; a very nice class of babies. 1st place went to Oronzova Party Girl In Paradise. A lovely young bitch, nice layback of shoulder, good ring presence, beautiful head, expression, good dark eye, lovely small ears. I was again surprised when viewing the catalogue on Sunday that this was a littermate to my first place 6-9 puppy dog.

2nd place to Rio Brava of Star Canyon, again an outstanding pup, nice head, ear, outline, with good depth of brisket, more leggy at this age than the 1st place. 3rd place went to Aruzia Ridgeside Marquee, again a good moving Borzoi, had nice head angulation was well let down in hock and had decent withers. 4th place went to Ravenna Tesseract, again a lovely pup at this age, nice shoulders head and movement. It was a difficult job to sort out these four bitches as they were so close in style and all were a handful to handle.

BITCHES, 6 Months and Under 9 - OTHER ENTRIES

DENDY VIRSHINA JILLI RADOST. HP277939/02. 8/5/07. Breeders: Maggie and Joe Michael. By Maxwell's Silver Hammer of Paradise – Ch. Virshina Elizabeth. Owners: Lynda and Kirk Gillaspey

BAREFOOT CONTESSA OF STAR CANYON. HP284840/04. 10/6/07. Breeders: Sally Barron, Christa Cordtz and Sidney Weinstein. By Ch. Belarus The Rapture, CD, SC – Pickle Hills Princess II. Owner: Sidney Weinstein

ELANCE SITTING PRETTY. HP2900063/01. 8/7/07. Breeder: Cherie Hunchak. By Eidolon Swordbearer of Elance – Elance Mystic Cequilla. Owners: Anne Quinn and Cherie Hunchak

CAT BALLOU OF STAR CANYON. HP284840/05. 10/6/07. Breeders: Sally Barron, Christa Cordtz and Sidney Weinstein. By Ch. Belarus The Rapture, CD, SC – Pickle Hills Princess II. Owner: Sally E. Barron

LAST TANGO OF STAR CANYON. HP284840/03. 10/6/07. Breeders: Sally Barron, Christa Cordtz and Sidney Weinstein. By Ch. Belarus The Rapture, CD, SC – Pickle Hills Princess II. Owner: Sidney Weinstein

SUNBURST ISABELLA FIORE WHISPER WIND. HP276659/02. 7/27/07. Breeders: Garnett Thompson and Stuart McGraw. By Ch. V'Indra's O'Keefe of Sunburst – DC Sunburst Halston at Thistledown, SC. Owners: Lynn Cordell-Butler and David Butler

ORONZOVA MARDI GRAS AT DENDY. HP277514/01. 10/15/07. Breeder: Suzanne Deghi. By Ch. Sunburst Huntsman at Mechta – Ch. Virshina Oronzova Sweet Sizzle, JC. Owners: Joe and Maggie Michael

KYROV'S FASCINATING RHYTHM. HP280973/02. 10/15/07. Breeders: Amy Sorbie, Sue Cookenboo and Sara Whittington. By Ch. Laureate Adrienne Luminary – Ch. Kyrov's Imagination Chataqua. Owner: Amy L. Sorbie

VERA'S ODE TO THE NIGHT WITCH. HP275825/05. 7/31/07. Breeders: J. Brauner and J. McFerrin. By Ch. Manitias Brilliant in Black – Vera's My Sterling Treasure, CD, RE, CGC. Owner: J. Brauner

ORONZOVA OKTOBERFEST. HP277514/10. 10/15/07. Breeder: Suzanne Deghi. By Ch. Sunburst Huntsman at Mechta – Ch. Virshina Oronzova Sweet Sizzle, JC. Owners: Laurie Bradshaw and Bryan Bear

DENDY VIRSHINA NERIDA. HP277939/01. 8/5/07. Breeders: Joe and Maggie Michael and Todd and Toby Brandtman. By Maxwell's Silver Hammer of Paradise – Ch. Virshina Elizabeth II. Owners: Joe and Maggie Michael

SUNBURST DIE FLEDERMAUS ADELE. HP291402/03. 9/7/07. Breeders: Garnett Thompson and Karen and Mavis Greenhill. By Ch. Sunburst Victory - Ch. Sunburst Sisqyou at Rushwind. Owners: Garnett Thompson and Karen and Mavis Greenhill

SUNBURST INDRA. HP276659/03. 7/27/07. Breeders: Garnett Thompson and Stuart McGraw. By Ch. V'Indra's O'Keefe of Sunburst – DC Sunburst Halston at Thistledown, SC. Owner: Garnett Thompson and Stuart McGraw

BITCHES, 9 Months and Under 12 - CRITIQUE by: Ms. Lena Tamboer

9-12 puppy bitch class, 1st went to the lovely Sohounds Crystal Ball, a very nicely put together pup. Bitches this age are usually put together better at this age than the males, with a lovely shoulder nice rear, nice small ears good dark eye and was a lovely mover.

2nd to Bucksilver's Winds of Andromeda, again a nicely put together bitch, very close to the 1st place, good withers, nice layback of shoulder, proper rear angulation and a nice mover. 3rd place went to Skyline Dreamer of Scarbrofare, a bitch that needs maturity, a little steeper in topline than the 1st and 2nd place. 4th place Adrienne Zooropa De Lille, this bitch was little longer in body, which is permissible in a bitch, nice mover, a little straighter in front and rear than the first three bitches. She needs maturity at this age.

BITCHES, 9 Months and Under 12 - OTHER ENTRIES

AHSATAN JASMYNE. HP275172/01. 6/7/07. Breeder: Sally Stasytis. By Ahsroff Damon – Zoribo African Safari. Owners: Gordon and Carol Walter and Sally Stasytis

KATZ FEARLESS FLYER AT LAURELGLEN. HP258489/01. 5/11/07. Breeders: Kitty and James Sawyer. By Katz Devoted to a Dream – Ch. Katz Chaotic Clare. Owner: Elaine Kilmer

ADRIENNE ZOOROPA PIROUETTE LAGNIAPPE. HP262536/01. 5/8/07. Breeders: J.A. Leikam and P.A. Anderson. By Ch. Laureate Gavril Good As Gold – Ch. Adrienne Wind Rose. Owners: Debra R. and Gregory T. Jones

MARINGA'S COTTON CANDY. HP256960/01. 4/20/07. Breeder: Stephanie Moss. By Ch. Seabury Moonlit Corvette – Maringa's Silver Cross. Owner: Stephanie Moss

SYLVAN AUTUMN RAIN. HP266299/06. 6/11/07. Breeders: Chris and Patti Neale. By DC Sylvan Seabury Virago, SC – Sylvan Amunet, SC. Owners: Don and Randi Carl

BITCHES, 12 months and under 18 - CRITIQUE by: Ms. Lena Tamboer

1st place in the 12 to 18 month class was Raynbo's Butterscotch Perfection, this was a beautiful feminine little girl that was beautifully put together, nice small ear, heavily coated and there was good structure under that coat, had nice shoulder and a properly angulated rear that was not overdone, lovely in head, eye and ear. Nice withers, which I always look for. 2nd place went to Jubilee Mystic Hillside Mists, who was shedding but that makes no difference. She was nicely headed, a topline that was not accentuated, proper layback of shoulder and very nicely angulated with that properly let down hock. Moved nicely. 3rd place went to Valeska Bistroi Brilliance, a well muscled bitch and was very nice in rear angulation with the nice short hock. 4th place was awarded to North Woods Majenkir Morning Mist, had a lovely head and nice topline, good shoulder and was a nice mover.

The first place in this class excelled in coat and outline at this point. The shoulders on the 1st and 2nd place in this class excel.

BITCHES, 12 months and under 18 - OTHER ENTRIES

AASHTORIA WILDHUNT SHROUDED N MYSTERY. HP237930/03. 11/15/06. Breeders: Robin K. Riel and G. Ariel Duncan. By Ch. Mascha's Nepal of the Wildhunt, SC – Ch. Svora's Secret Rendezvous, JC. Owners: Robin K. and Charles P. Riel

KAHLUA STEPPES GINGERSNAP. HP247461/03. 2/12/07. Breeders: Monika Stachon and Jonnie Bradley. By Guzzi Steppes Moondanz Paradox – Steppes Bajka Niezadominajka. Owners: Monika Stachon and Jonnie Bradley

BISTROI VALESKA INCANDESCENT. HP269200/01. 4/8/07. Breeders: Yvonne and Rey McGehee and Carol Hannon. By Valeska Indelible - Valeska We All Shine On. Owner: Dr. Carol Hannon

DEL SOL PHOEBE. HP242877/09. 12/10/06. Breeders: Susan Van de Water and Mary Childs. By DC Wind 'n Satin Ty Slezi of Zemny, SC – Ch. Del Sol Belle Starr, SC. Owner: Susan Van de Water

KENAI'S FROST YOURSELF. HP250193/01. 3/23/07. Breeders: Michelle and John Rowton. By Kenai's The Flame Within – Kenai's Aria. Owners: Michelle and John Rowton

FLEETSTREET BREEZES RUNAWAY BAY. TC148447 (Canada). 2/10/07. Breeder: Susan Ellam. By Kyrov's Devonshire Cream – Annwn Avalon Northrn Xposure. Owner: Susan Ellam

AGUST'S ADARA. HP242654/04. 1/7/07. Breeders: Marie Agun and Michelle Rowton. By Ch. Kenai's Aldebaran – Ch. Kenai's Shooting Star. Owner: Marie Agun and Michelle Rowton

AGUST'S ECLIPSE. HP242654/03. 1/7/07. Breeders: Marie Agun and Michelle Rowton. By Ch. Kenai's Aldebaran – Ch. Kenai's Shooting Star. Owners: Becky Vorpagel and Robert Thilsted

BORSCANA PANTERA. HP279949/01. 2/23/07. Breeders: Lize Edland and Rickard Sellin. By Moryjak Wild is The Wind - Borscana Witchcraft. Owners: Bethany and Lisa Dobrus, Janice McMinn and Jean Patten

JUBILEE TWILIGHT MIST. HP242464/02. 11/23/06. Breeders: Amelia and Cynthia Gredys and Kay Cassella. By Katushka-Jubilee Movado – Ch. Jubilee Mists of Eden. Owners: Cynthia and Amelia Gredys

LYTHE QUERIDA. HP243682/03. 1/4/07. Breeder: Melanie Richards. By Ch. Lythe Grand Illusion – Lythe Mississippi Mermaid. Owner: Melanie Richards

TEE CEE SWANMANOR LYRICAL LEGACY O JAG. HP254268/02. 1/25/07. Breeders: Torrea Leborn, Traci Hagen and Julie Hagen. By Swanmanor Jag Juneau Odessy – Swanmanor Kodiac Magik Odessy, SC. Owners: Torrea Leborn and Traci Hagen

JAG SWANMANOR LUCKY LOVEABLE LIV TEE CEE. HP254268/02. 1/25/07. Breeders: Torrea Leborn, Traci Hagen and Julie Hagen. By Swanmanor Jag Juneau Odessy – Swanmanor Kodiac Magik Odessy, SC. Owners: Torrea Leborn and Julie Hagen

BITCHES, Novice - CRITIQUE by: Ms. Lena Tamboer

1st in the Novice bitch class was Zooropa Laureate Fontana Front Stretch. This bitch was better in shoulder and hock than the other two. 2nd place was Agust Mira, this bitch still needs maturity. 3rd place was awarded to Avalon Tigress in the Dark, as mentioned, she could use a better shoulder and hock.

BITCHES, Novice - OTHER ENTRIES

Absent - O'BOBTOR'S COMET OF MISTY MEADOW. HP259809/01. 11/30/05. Breeder: Robert Torquato. By O'Bobtor's Renegade – O'Bobtor's Creole Cream. Owners: Lauri Kinne and Paul Norbryh

BITCHES, Bred by Exhibitor - CRITIQUE by: Ms. Lena Tamboer

The Bred By Exhibitor bitch class was again an outstanding class, 1st went to Majenkir My Vixen Aley. A beautifully put together bitch that has that elegant feminine look, she had a nice layback of shoulder, good depth of brisket, nicely balance body, lovely head eyes and ears, nicely angulated and let down in hock, good feet and moved with effortless power. 2nd place went to Jubilee-Katushka Ebel, a lovely head, expression, nice mover, nicely angulated front and rear, ears could be somewhat smaller. 3rd place to Reflections I'm The Lucky One, nice head and outline and very well put down, lovely mover and nice topline. 4th place to Tovaritch Afrosenia, has a nice head, ears, proper topline, good mover and a very sound bitch. All four of these bitches were very close in breed type and were credits to their breeders as was the rest of the class.

BITCHES, Bred by Exhibitor - OTHER ENTRIES

Cut - KYROV-LEREAU DREAM WITH ME. HP253358/07. 3/27/07. Breeders: Amy Sorbie and Ruth Herrmann. By Ch. Sunburst Huntsman at Mechta – Ch. Kyrov's Cup Cake. Owner: Amy L. Sorbie

Cut - DEL SOL NEW NYBLING. HP150703/03. 1/2/05. Breeders: S. Van de Water, M. Childs and R. Silguero. By DC Del Sol Lord of the Dance, SC – Ch. Wind 'n Satin I am Legend, SC. Owner: Susan Van de Water

Cut - BUCKSILVER PAINTED LADY. HP143960/01. 12/7/04. Breeders: Virginia and Kenneth Graff, Kathleen Kapaun and Michelle Luckey. By Ch. Kenai's Endless Ring of Lite – Ch. Bucksilver's Touch The Sky. Owners: Virginia P. Graff and Nancy E. Thurston

Cut - NORTH WOODS ICE CRYSTAL AT ZCERLOV. HP253087/03. 3/25/07. Breeders: Lauri and James Anderson, Karen Staudt-Cartabona and Barbara Todd. By Ch. Zcerlov's Reactor – Majenkir Polly Ana. Owners: Barbara Todd, L. and J. Anderson and Karen Staudt-Cartabona

Cut - SUNBURST MADELINE OF NOBILITY, SC. HM992110/03. 11/2/01. Breeders: Jeannette Chiappero and Garnett Thompson. By Ch. V'Indra's Blesk of Sunburst – Sunburst Destiny Nobility. Owners: Jeannette Chiappero and Garnett Thompson

ELANCE SMOOTH AS SILK. HP290063/02. 8/7/07. Breeder: Cherie Hunchak. By Eidolon Swordbearer of Elance – Elance Mystic Cequilla. Owner: Cherie Hunchak

TOVARITCH BARONOVA. HP212329/04. 7/23/05. Breeders: Greg and Lexy Hancock. By Pierre-Maitre de Tchesskaïa – Helinka vom Sölring Hüs. Owners: Greg and Lexy Hancock

STEPPES EXTRA DRY CHAMPAGNE. HP247461/05. 2/12/07. Breeders: Monika Stachon and Jonnie Bradley. By Guzzi Steppes Moondanz Paradox – Steppes Bajka Niezadominajka. Owners: Monika Stachon and Jonnie Bradley

SAVLADAI SVERSHIN COOL BREEZE. HP210737/05. 4/9/06. Breeders: Helen Lee and Terry Ann Doane. By Zimistraija Andante Savladai SV – Ch. Savladai Frost The Air SV'Shin. Owner: Helen W. Lee

RISING STAR SHAWNEE. HP228203/02. 9/1/06. Breeder: Nadine Johnson. By Ch. Auroral's Across Time Sirius – Ch. Rising Star's Liberty Belle. Owner: Nadine Johnson

ZABAVA BLACK SEA. HP203033/04. 12/21/05. Breeders: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra. By Ch. Zabava Winter Palace, CGC – Ch. Zabava Mira. Owners: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra

MOROZOVA'S MIDNIGHT CHIMES. HP212137/01. 6/5/06. Breeders: Chris and Jill Guittard and Janet Y. Adams. By Ch. Virshina Joshua Man O' Morozova – Morozova's India Inc. Owner: Janet Y. Adams

AGUST'S GALAXY. HP242654/02. 1/7/07. Breeders: Marie Agun and Michelle Rowton. By Ch. Kenai's Aldebaran – Ch. Kenai's Shooting Star. Owners: Marie Agun and Michelle Rowton

SHADY LUCK'S STILL IN THE DARK, JC. HP198421/01. 12/20/05. Breeders: Sandra Holley and Susan Mallonee. By Ch. AmberWind's Fire in the Dark, CD, SC – Ch. Shady Lucks Be Still My Heart. Owners: Sandra Holley and Susan Mallonee

MECHTA FORTUITOUS ADHARA. HP280238/06. 6/1/06. Breeders: Stuart, Marilyn and William McGraw. By Ch. Sunburst Huntsman at Mechta – Ch. Kelcrest Brolin Heatwave, SC. Owners: Stuart, Marilyn and William McGraw

SEXY SADIE OF PARADISE VALLEY, JC. HP197163/07. 12/8/05. Breeders: Todd and Toby Brandtman. By Ch. Osdow Av Fjascho, JC – Ch. Royale Shalimar of Kyrov, CD, JC. Owners: Todd and Toby Brandtman and Laurie Bradshaw

KELCOROV'S MUSE FROM SOMERSET. HP155894/04. 5/7/05. Breeder: Bunny Kelley. By Ch. Kelcorov's Bialar Crais, JC – Kadril Ix Kitezh Grada. Owners: Jacqueline Gregory and Bunny Kelley

ANOTAK MANDALAY BAY, JC. HP233883/02. 7/17/06. Breeders: Joyce and Roger Katona. By Ch. Rainmaker Forever More, CD, SC – Ch. Majenkir My Wynter Whimsical. Owners: Joyce and Roger Katona

GOLIGHTLY BROLIN OOMA FRANKA. HP157277/03. 5/28/05. Breeders: Kerstin Brolin and Marcella Zobel. By Ch. Perchotin's Ivor, JC – DC Brolin's Golightly Hurricane, SC. Owners: Marcella Zobel and Kerstin Brolin

LEGENDE'S PATRICIAN FERENTINA. HP158022/02. 2/15/05. Breeder: Patricia Sargeant, DDS. By Ch. Staraja Russa Dushil Legende – Ch. Legende's E-Baronessa Pearle. Owner: Patricia Sargeant, DDS

SKYLINES SCARBROFARE PRINCESS. HP258930/02. 5/3/07. Breeders: Patrick and Sharon Cordova. By Morozova Skylines Fame – Ch. Scarbrofare's Amber Snowbird, JC. Owners: Patrick and Sharon Cordova

Absent - LEREAU-KYROV DREAM COME TRUE. HP253358/08. 3/27/07. Breeders: Ruth Herrmann and Amy Sorbie. By Ch. Sunburst Huntsman at Mechta – Ch. Kyrov's Cup Cake. Owner: Ruth Herrmann

BITCHES, American Bred - CRITIQUE by: Ms. Lena Tamboer

1st in the American Bred class was awarded to Zoiboyz Tornado V. Rosehill, SC, a beautiful little bitch that had a nice head, shoulder and outline and had great presence. 2nd place to Rising Star's Yashka RN, CGC. Nice body and head but I would like to see a better rear, which I feel she will get with some roadwork. 3rd place to Vera's My Sterling Treasure, RE, CD a different style, nice topline, nice head and a good mover. 4th place to Kansai'z Carolina, a pretty bitch with good markings nice eye, nice head carriage and proper slope to the rear.

BITCHES, American Bred - OTHER ENTRIES

WIND 'N SATIN SUGAR HILL OF LEGEND, JC. HP219670/02. 7/10/06. Breeders: Mary Childs, Dora McDonald and Sandra Moore. By DC Wind 'n Satin Ty Slezi of Zemny, SC – FC Avalon Rumor of Angels. Owners: Mary Childs and Lynn Wall

VIRSHINA DEVON. HP139014/04. 2/10/05. Breeders: Chris Bradley and Sherry Neigum. By Stonebar Triple Time – Ch. Virshina Viletta of Truhaven. Owners: Chris Bradley and Sherry Neigum

KACHINA-VALESKA RAINBOW DANCER, SC. HP122248/03. 10/08/04. Breeder: Carol Enz. By Valeska Wilder Shores of Love – Ch. Valeska Afterglow. Owner: Carol Enz

Moved to Best of Breed - KELCOROV'S SKYE AT SHADY LUCK. HP131118/03. 11/4/04. Breeder: Bunny Kelley. By Ch. Zabava Mercury, JC – Ch. Kelcorov's On The Wildside. Owners: Sandra Holley, Susan Mallonee and Bunny Kelley

BITCHES, Open - CRITIQUE by: Ms. Lena Tamboer

Now on to the Open Bitch class which was outstanding. A class of 32 bitches and there was a lot of quality there. 1st place went to Zagiew Stepowy Goniec a white bitch that was beautifully presented, had a beautiful head, eye and ear set, beautiful feet, she moved with grace, a really elegant bitch, nice spring to her ribs and a proper forechest. She reminds me of my Winners Dog. 2nd place to Northstar Midnight Sun at Kenai SC. This bitch had a nice head and eye, nice breed type, a little longer in body than the first one, an elegant bitch that moved nicely. 3rd went to Legende's Patrician Fleur De Fleurs, could use a bit more brisket and have a bit more slope to the pasterns. She was nicely presented, had a lovely head and outline and moved nicely, good angulation front and rear. 4th went to Majenkir Capricious, a beautiful coated bitch, nice shoulder layback and nice rear angulation. Here again a bit longer in body, nice mover. All four of these bitches were those we can be proud to present and were very close.

BITCHES, Open - OTHER ENTRIES

Cut - ZIMISTRAIJA SAVLDAI SOARINGVELOCITY. HP213424/01. 4/24/02. Breeder: Monika Willman. By Zaprof's Melmac – Zimistraija Nessie. Owners: Helen W. Lee and Maureen Bardwell

Cut - KINOBI STARDANCE RADOST, JC. HP078805/02. 9/30/03. Breeder: Rebecca Peters-Campbell. By Silkenswift Black Aster, SC – Ch. Kyrov Kinobi Dancing Star, JC. Owners: Lynda and Kirk Gillaspey

Cut - STILLWATER ICE BLUE SECRET. HP037270/03. 10/13/02. Breeder: Charles Tyson. By Stillwater John Th' Revelator – Ch. Stillwater Cool Water. Owners: Jerry White and Janet Y. Adams

Cut - GOLIGHTLY RH DOUBLE DELIGHT, SC. HP056741/06. 6/12/03. Breeders: Sherita Tabner and Marcella Zobel. By DC Mielikki A Kind of Magic, SC – Enturnallove V Troybhiko. Owner: Marcella Zobel

CARSKA CYRLICA POLOT. HP126183/01. 3/18/04. Breeder: Wieslawa Misterka-Kluska. By Wisniowy Wiatr Polot – Rosyjska Ruletka Polot. Owner: Yvonne McGehee

MAJENKIR POLLY ANA. HP156892/01. 4/11/05. Breeder: Karen Staudt- Cartabona. By Ch. Majenkir Nearctic – Ch. Majenkir Whimsical Escapade. Owners: Lauri Anderson, Karen Staudt-Cartabona and Barbara Todd

TOVARITCH'S CISH CZARITZA. HP269678/02. 10/2/06. Breeders: Greg and Lexy Hancock. By Ch. Perchotin's Ivor, JC – Baschika Aus Dem Zarenreich. Owners: Greg and Lexy Hancock

TOVARITCH'S BARISHNYA. HP212329/01. 7/23/05. Breeders: Greg and Lexy Hancock. By Pierre-Maitre de Tchesskaïa – Helinka vom Sölring Hues. Owners: Greg and Lexy Hancock

RUBICON'S FIRE AND ICE. HM978750/02. 9/26/01. Breeders: Dr. Marvin and Marsha Frace and Kathryn and James Wright. By Ch. Kajai's Classic – Ch. Kajai's Irish Fireflame. Owners: Dr. Marvin and Marsha Frace

DEL SOL DRAGON'S FIRESPRITE. HP098659/06. 7/26/03. Breeder: Susan Van de Water. By Ch. Del Sol Zen of Kyrov, JC – Ch. Del Sol Belle Starr, JC. Owner: Susan Van de Water

SVERSHIN'S KOROLEVA. HP134873/07. 1/2/05. Breeder: Terry Ann Doane. By Ch. Tzirina Royalfirewrks SVershin - Ch SVershin's Miliy. Owners: Stephanie Moss and Terry Ann Doane

ARIA SVORA CASCABEL. HP206818/06. 4/9/06. Breeders: Rita M. Rice and Shirley McFadden. By Chabibi's Korona-Kazan, JC – DC Svora's Scandalous, SC. Owners: Paul and Jessica Nettles and Rita M. Rice

TOVARITCH CATHERINE THE GREAT, JC. HP269678/01. 10/2/06. Breeders: Greg and Lexy Hancock. By Ch. Perchotin's Ivor, JC – Baschika Aus Dem Zarenreich. Owners: Lisa and Rich Timfichuk

TOVARITCH'S BERESINA, JC. HP212329/03. 7/23/05. Breeders: Greg and Lexy Hancock. By Pierre-Maitre de Tchesskaïa – Helinka vom Sölring Hues. Owners: Rich Timfichuk and Lexy Hancock

RUSSKIY STANDRAT BRUSNIKA. HP117815/01. 9/16/03. Breeder: D.V. Ivashin. By Grand Giljay Rusich – Canes Beloe Notshi. Owner: Galina Powell

ZABAVA TIRAMISU. HP221282/06. 4/21/06. Breeders: Irina Terra, Kristina Terra and John S. Lee. By Ch. Zabava Mercury, JC – Ch. Zabava Winter Berry, JC. Owners: Irina Terra, Kristina Terra and John S. Lee

KANSAI'Z CALLING ALL ANGELS, SC. HP129561/04. 10/12/04. Breeder: Karen Murray. By Ch. Osdow av Fjascho, JC – Ch. Kansai'z Call to My Heart, JC. Owner: Marie Agun

VIRSHINA NESTON OF JOSHUA. HP144842/01. 2/21/05. Breeder: Chris Bradley. By Stonebar Triple Time – Ch. Virshina Sweet Pea, CD, JC. Owners: Cynthia M. Tellefsen and Beverly Peck

DAVMOOR CRESCENT MOON. HP162181/08. 6/12/05. Breeder: Diane Davis. By Ch. Kenai's Spirit of North Woods – DC Meadowcreek Light In The Sky, SC. Owner: Jordan Davis

AASHTORIA IRISHBROOK CALAIS, RN. HP144744/13. 2/20/05. Breeders: Robin Riel and Michael L. and Vicki L. Savage. By DC Tour de France of the Wild Hunt, CD, SC – Ch. Bobotjka's Fantaziya, JC. Owner: Susan Lytwynec

MECHTA VIVACIOUS CAPELLA. HP280238/02. 6/1/06. Breeders: Stuart, Marilyn and William McGraw. By Ch. Sunburst Huntsman at Mechta – Ch. Kelcrest Brolin Heatwave, SC. Owners: Stuart, Marilyn and William McGraw

SUNBURST PRIMROSE. HP206064/05. 3/27/06. Breeders: Garnett Thompson and E. and L. Bourne. By Ch. Zabava Milky Way, JC – Sunburst Halston at Thistledown, SC. Owner: Garnett Thompson

LADY GUINEVERE OF PARADISE VALLEY. HP081218/01. 9/10/03. Breeders: Todd and Toby Brandtman. By DC Sylvan Seabury Virago, SC – Ch. Royale Shalimar of Kyrov, CD, JC. Owners: Joe and Maggie Michael

KADRIL IZ KITEZH GRADA. HP091591/01. 7/22/02. Breeder: Julia Stepanova. By Tsar Drakon Iz Doma Vetrov – Catjuscha Raschi-Pacil-Buran. Owner: Jacqueline Gregory

L'BJORZOI'S S JAELLE OF SUNBURST. HP197625/02. 10/18/05. Breeders: Garnett Thompson and Susan Lundebjerg. By Ch. V'Indra's Oracle of Sunburst – Ch. L'Bjorzoi's Reflection of Lilly. Owners: Susan Lundebjerg and Garnett Thompson

ZABAVA BARENTS SEA. HP203033/02. 12/21/05. Breeders: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra. By Ch. Zabava Winter Palace, CGC – Ch. Zabava Mira. Owners: Cynthia and Robert Jabour and Irina Terra

Absent - JEDAWN-JUBILEE HEAVENLY GAZE, JC. HP194581/04. 12/5/05. Breeders: Dawn and Jeff Hall and Cynthia L. Gredys. By Meyta Marché Du Monde – Ch. Jubilee's Heavenly Creation, SC. Owners: Robbie and Raymond Craft II

Absent - BORSCANA COYOTE LATRANS. HP222889/02. 3/18/06. Breeders: Lize Edlund and Rickard Sellin. By Moryjak Wild is the Wind – Apurva Bistkupstwo. Owners: John and Lorrie Scott

Absent - BORSCANA IRON MAIDEN. HP222889/01. 3/18/06. Breeders: Lize Edlund and Rickard Sellin. By Moryjak Wild is the Wind – Apurva Bistkupstwo. Owners: Cynthia Dell

DOGS, Veteran 7 Years and Under 10 - CRITIQUE by Ms. Lena Tamboer

Saturday morning brought in the Veteran Dogs, 7 years and under 10 years of age; a group of 11 dogs. They all showed their hearts out and we had a lot of lovely breed type in the ring. 1st went to Ch. Borscana Thor Thunder, an outstanding boy that had maintained his muscle and quality

DOGS, Veteran 7 Years and Under 10 - OTHER ENTRIES

CH. STEPPES NOBLE ARAMIS. HM91036/01. 8/30/00. Breeder: Jonnie Bradley. By Bizzi B Remus De Lobo – Ch. Sheba Siren of the Steppes. Owner: Jonnie Bradley

CH. VIRSHINA DENBY, JC. HM837585/04. 7/4/99. Breeder: Christine Bradley. By Ch. Truhaven's Midas Run – Ch. Virshina Sweet Pea, SC, JC. Owners: Susan and Philip Morawa

CH. ADRIENNE INHERIT THE WIND, CD, RN, TD. HM923694/01. 10/4/00. Breeder: Janis A. Leikam. By Ch. Fawnwood Minstrel of the Wind – Ch. Adrienne Candle in the Wind. Owner: Elizabeth A. Moon

CH. WIND 'N SATIN ESTACIA. HM824167/02. 4/27/99. Breeder: Mary Childs. By Wind 'n Satin Xmas Legacy GV – DC Wind 'n Satin Pami's Opulance, CD, SC. Owner: Gwen Little

CH. V'INDRA'S O'KEEFE OF SUNBURST. HM772975/04. 5/18/98. Breeder: Charlotte Wheeler. By Ch. Falkenar Forbidden Tresor – V'Indra's Zyasshadow. Owners: Lynn Cordell-Butler and David Butler

ZCERLOV'S DERRINGER. HM852401/03. 7/5/99. Breeder: Barbara H. Todd. By Ch. Maringa's Silver Bullet, JC – Ch. Bannahyde's Mavrika O'Zcerlov. Owner: Trish Brandt-Robuck

CH. SHADY LUCK'S HEARTS ENTWINED. HM824205/03. 4/1/99. Breeders: Sandra Holley and Susan Mallonee. By Ch. AmberWind's on the Wild Side – Ch. Shady Luck Whisper in the Dark, JC. Owner: Sandra Holley

CH. BELARUS THE RAPTURE, CD, SC. HM821825/01. 1/1/99. Breeder: Christa Cordtz. By Ch. Meyta's Dostoyevski – Ch. Rancho Gabriel Magic Vixen, CDX, JC. Owner: Christa Cordtz

CH. CINTAMAR WHITE LANCER SUOMEN. HM896444/03. 5/26/00. Breeders: Jean and Albert Abramson. By Ch. Bravo's Taichenko of Volga – Virshina Katarina Bay Suomen. Owners: M.E. Cinollo and Jean Abramson

CH. RAINMAKER FOREVER MORE, CD, SC. HM916585/01. 4/14/00. Breeder: Johanna Lind-Vilpponen. By Rainmaker Another Dream – Vilpertin Elegantnaja. Owners: Joyce and Roger Katona

BITCHES, Veteran 7 years and under 10 - CRITIQUE by Ms. Lena Tamboer

The Veteran bitches were the next class to enter the ring and this was a group of 15 lovely ladies. All proud and happy to be in the show ring the winner of this class was Ch. Regius One Star In Sight, a lovely mature lady that could still hold her own in a ring of Specials.

BITCHES, Veteran 7 years and under 10 - OTHER ENTRIES

CH. ADRIENNE WIND ROSE. HM923694/03. 10/4/00. Breeder: J.A. Leikam. By Ch. Fawnwood Minstrel of the Wind – Ch. Adrienne Candle in the Wind. Owners: J.A. Leikam and P.A. Anderson

CH. STEPPES MOONLIGHT SERENADE. HM817843/01.12/10/98. Breeders: Monika Stachon and Jonnie Bradley. By Bizzi B Remus De Lobo – Czuma Carska Chluba. Owner: Jonnie Bradley

CH. VIRSHINA LALIQUE RADOST, JC, CGC. HM837585/07. 7/4/99. Breeder: Chris Bradley. By Ch. Truhavens Midas Run – Ch. Virshina Sweet Pea, CD, JC, CGC. Owners: Lynda and Kirk Gillaspey

VALESKA WE ALL SHINE ON. HM881721/01. 2/21/00. Breeders: Rey and Yvonne McGehee. By Ch. Valeska Sailor Ripley – Renaissance Juno Beach. Owner: Dr. Carol Hannon

CH. DEL SOL BELLE STARR, SC. HM843254/01. 6/1/99. Breeder: Susan Van de Water. By Ch. Kyrov's Forte of the Wild Hunt, JC – Del Sol Algol, CD, SC. Owner: Susan Van de Water

CH. BUCKSILVER'S TOUCH THE SKY. HM918033/03. 5/4/00. Breeders: Kenneth and Virginia P. Graff. By Bucksilver's Against All Odds – Bucksilver's Kayla. Owners: Virginia and Kenneth Graff, Kathleen Kapaun and Michelle Luckey

PICKLE HILL'S PRINCESS II. HM956990/03. 2/10/01. Breeder: Fern Lockrem. By Pickle Hill's Geoffry – Pickle Hill's Voir Dir. Owner: Sidney Weinstein

CH. AVATAR INSIGHT, JC. HM851662/02. 9/13/99. Breeders: Daniel and Janet Averill. By Ch. Mariza Rising Star Forever – FC Cordova Mishkova Warwings, SC. Owners: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra

CH. ZABAVA WINTER BERRY, JC. HM791066/02. 9/20/98. Breeders: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra. By Ch. Mariza Brother Karamazov – Brusnichka Neuskaia. Owners: Irina Terra, Kristina Terra and John Lee

CH. KENAI'S SHOOTING STAR. HM891371/07. 5/7/00. Breeder: Michelle Rowton. By Ch. Kenai's Keys to Imagination – Sebranova's Ramunder of Kenai. Owners: Marie Agun and Michelle Rowton

CH. WIND 'N SATIN VENUS. HM891583/06. 4/27/00. Breeders: Elizabeth Green and Mary Childs. By Ch. Wind 'n Satin Iceman Cometh, JC – Ch. Lothlorien Brie Zephyr's Reach. Owners: Lynn and Doyle Wall and Mary Childs

CH. SHADY LUCK'S BE STILL MY HEART. HM824205/08. 4/1/99. Breeders: Sandra Holley and Susan Mallonee. By Ch. AmberWind's on the Wild Side – Ch. Shady Luck Whisper in the Dark, JC. Owner: Sandra Holley

CH. VIRSHINA DRESDEN OF JOSHUA. JC. HM837585/10. 7/4/99. Breeder: Chris Bradley. By Ch. Truhavens Midas Run – Ch. Virshina Sweet Pea, CD, JC, CGC. Owners: Cynthia M. Tellefsen and Beverly Y. Peck

AVALON HABIT OF PERFECTION. HM913836/02. 7/30/00. Breeder: Sandra Moore. By Avalon Celtic Cross – Willowind Avalon Athena. Owner: Denise J. Ross

CH. PO DUSHAM SCARLET RIBBONS. HM859348/05. 9/16/99. Breeders: Alice Reese and Elizabeth Green. By Ch. Swiftess Romantic Egotist – Ch. Majenkir Marla Maples. Owners: Rhanda Glenn and Frank Murphy

BITCHES, Veteran 10 Years and Older - CRITIQUE by Ms. Lena Tamboer

Veteran bitches, 10 years and older, this class consisted of three very proud ladies that did not show their age, with the winner being Ch. Azuma Brave New World.

BITCHES, Veteran 10 Years and Older - OTHER ENTRIES

CH. WIND 'N SATIN JUST A RUMOR, JC. HM726946/01. 9/29/97. Breeders: Mary Childs, Ronn Rucker and Mark Green. By Ch. Klasyx Chulista Irish Lullaby, JC – Ch. Wind 'n Satin Torch of Glory. Owners: Gwen Little and Mary Childs

YAH-BORICK ISKRA. HM718876/05. 12/24/96. Breeders: Barbara Bouray and Corrine Miller. By Yah-Borick Kiryukhin – Yah-Borick Firebird Viktoria, JC. Owners: Melissa Egbert and Corrine Miller

CH. ONISH RUN SCARLET O'SHADY LUCK. HM634093/01. 4/1/96. Breeders: Sheana Rombauer and Susan Mallonee. By Ch. AmberWind's Fire in the Dark, CD, SC – Ch. Onish Runs Nata Zephyr's Reach. Owners: Sandra Holley and Susan Mallonee

DC BROLIN'S GOLIGHTLY HURRICANE, SC. HM672533/05. 10/13/97. Breeder: Marcella Zobel. By Ch. V'Indra's Irek, JC – Petrushka's Anya. Owners: Kerstin Brolin and Marcella Zobel

Brace Class - CRITIQUE by Ms. Lena Tamboer

Then came the Brace Class and I was surprised to see so many entered. Six entries in this class with the Best Brace going to Sohounds Just Be and Sohounds Crystal Ball. Both were evenly marked and were even in size. Moved rather well for a class that does not get much experience in the ring. 2nd was Del Sol Trumpet Revelry, JC and Ch. Katz Cayenne Del Sol, 3rd went to Wind N'Satin Sugar Hill of Legend, JC and Ch. Wind 'N Satin Venus while 4th place went to Bucksilver Shon'Ai Duncan and Bucksilvers Golden Saber, RE, CD. The object of this class is for the entries to be evenly sized and marked.

Brace Class - OTHER ENTRIES

TOVARITCH'S BARISHNYA. Owners: Greg and Lexy Hancock and TOVARITCH'S BERESINA, JC. Owners: Rich Timfichuk and Lexy Hancock

BROLIN GOLIGHTLY SELLECK. Owners: Kerstin Brolin and Marcella Zobel and GOLIGHTLY BROLIN OOMA FRANKA. Owners: Marcella Zobel and Kerstin Brolin

Stud Dog Class - OTHER ENTRIES

GUZZI STEPPES MOONDANZ PARADOX. Owners: Monika Stachon and Jonnie Bradley

MOROZOVA SKYLINE'S FAME. Owners: Patrick and Sharon Cordova

CH. PERCHOTIN'S IVOR, JC. Owners: Greg and Lexy Hancock, Marcella Zobel and Kris Brolin

CH. SUNBURST VICTORY. Owners: Garnett Thompson and Stuart McGraw

Absent - CH. V'INDRA'S O'KEEFE OF SUNBURST. Owners: Lynn Cordell-Butler and David Butler

Absent - CH. RAINMAKER FOREVER MORE, CD, SC. Owners: Joyce and Roger Katona

Absent - CH. PO DUSHAM ROYALIST. Owners: Alfred W. Edlin, MD and Ron Williams

Absent - CH. ZABAVA MERCURY, JC. Owners: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra

Absent - CH. V'INDRA'S ORACLE OF SUNBURST. HM772975/02. 5/18/98. Breeder: Charlotte Wheeler. By Ch. Falkenar Forbidden Tresor – V'Indra Zyasshadow. Owner: Garnett Thompson

Brood Bitch Class - CRITIQUE by Ms. Lena Tamboer

Then came the huge class of Brood Bitches. There were 13 entries in this class. This was a great class of brood bitches and a real chore to go through at the end of a long day but this is the place where your Stud Dogs and Brood Bitches should be, after Best of Breed.

Brood Bitch Class - OTHER ENTRIES

MAJENKIR POLLY ANA. Owners: Lauri Anderson, Karen Staudt-Cartabona and Barbara Todd

VALESKA WE ALL SHINE ON. Owner: Dr. Carol Hannon

CH. DEL SOL BELLE STARR, SC. Owner: Susan Van de Water

CH. ZABAVA WINTER BERRY, JC. Owners: Irina Terra, Kristina Terra and John Lee

CH. KENAI'S SHOOTING STAR. Owners: Marie Agun and Michelle Rowton

CH. SUNBURST SISKIYOU AT RUSHWIND, JC. HM995319/05. 1/22/02. Breeders: Garnett Thompson and Karen and Mavis Greenhill. By Ch. Chataqua's Valimir of Kyrov, SC – Ch. V'indra's Odessa of Sunburst. Owners: Garnett Thompson and Karen and Mavis Greenhill

Absent - CH. PO DUSHAM SCARLET RIBBONS. Owners: Rhanda Glenn and Frank Murphy

Absent - DC BROLIN'S GOLIGHTLY HURRICANE, SC. Owners: Kerstin Brolin and Marcella Zobel

Absent - CH. ZABAVA MIRA. Owners: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra

Absent - DC SUNBURST HALSTON AT THISTLEDOWN, SC. HP039192/05. 1/11/03. Breeders: G. Thompson, T. Trikosko and Richard Terry. By Ch. Chataqua's Valimir of Kyrov, SC – Ch. Sunburst Amazingrace Troybhiko. Owner: Garnett Thompson

General Specials - OTHER ENTRIES

CH. LIGHTNING STEPPES ADELANTE. HM947038/06. 3/5/01. Breeders: Jonnie Bradley and Monika Stachon. By Ch. Steppes Wars Piquant – Ch. V'Indra's Steppes Silhouette. Owners: Jonnie Bradley and Monika Stachon (Dog)

CH. RADOST HUNTER DEL VIENTO. HP049706/06. 3/7/03. Breeders: Barbara Binder and Lynda Gillaspey. By Ch. Kenai's Aldebaran – Ch. Santa Clara del Viento, JC. Owner: Elaine Kilmer (Dog)

CH. ZABAVA MERCURY, JC. HN007605/02. 7/11/02. Breeders: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra. By Mariza Forever Glacial – Ch. Zabava Winter Berry, JC. Owners: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra (Dog)

CH. AASHTORIA WILDHUNT HIDDEN AGENDA. HP237930/01. 11/15/06. Breeders: Robin K. Riel and G. Ariel Duncan. By Ch. Mascha's Nepal of the Wildhunt, SC – Ch. Svora's Secret Rendezvous, JC. Owners: Robin K. and Charles P. Riel (Dog)

CH. KANSAI'Z ZANE. HP113466/01. 7/1/04. Breeder: Karen Murray. By Ch. Osdow Av Fjascho, JC – Ch. Wind 'n Satin Color On The Air. Owners: Lynda Gillaspey and Elaine Kilmer (Dog)

CH. INVERNESS REIGN OF AMBERWIND. HP050959/03. 6/13/03. Breeder: E. Coney, DVM. By AmberWind The Highlander – Ch. Lothlorien Bette Zephyr's Reach. Owners: Nitsa Trayler and Susan Mallonee (Dog)

CH. PERCHOTIN'S IVOR, JC. HP053393/01. 11/28/01. Breeder: Walter Carlile. By LeiCro's Russian Ztorm Hawk – Ch. Brolin Golightly Flying Colors. Owners: Greg and Lexy Hancock, Marcella Zobel and Kris Brolin (Dog)

CH. SUNBURST HALLELUAH AT OSITO, JC. HP039192/01. 1/11/03. Breeders: Garnett Thompson, Tomme M. Trikosko and Richard Mason Terry. By Ch. Chataquas Valimir of Kyrov, SC – Ch. Sunburst Amazingrace Troybhiko. Owners: Gene and Donna Smith and Garnett Thompson (Dog)

DC SVERSHIN'S KORSAR AT PETYA, SC. HP134873/01. 1/5/05. Breeders: Terry Ann Doane and Karen A. Gross. By Ch. Tzirina Royalfirewrks SVershin - Ch SVershin's Miliy. Owners: Karen and Michael Berry (Dog)

CH. STEPPES' AIYA TUHAJBEJOWICZ. HM947038/09. 3/5/01. Breeders: Jonnie Bradley and Monika Stachon. By Ch. Steppes Waras Piquant – Ch. V'Indra Steppes Silhouette. Owners: Monika Stachon and Jonnie Bradley (Dog)

CH. ZHORA'S SVESDA-REGIUS ALCHEMY, JC. HP119247/05. 6/9/04. Breeders: Doreen Carlstad and Carol McHugh. By Ch. Regius The Soul of Osiris – Perchotin's Czarina Catherina. Owner: Carol McHugh (Dog)

CH. KATZ CLASSIC CADILLAC. HP074281/05. 11/4/03. Breeder: Kitty G. Sawyer. By Ch. Sylvan Seabury Virago, SC – Ch. Katz Mississippi Queen. Owners: Deborah Epperson and Neil Podoba (Dog)

CH. VIRSHINA WINDSOR OF VASCHKA. HP139014/03. 2/10/05. Breeders: Christine Bradley and Sherry Neigum. By Stonebar Triple Time – Ch. Virshina Viletta of Truhaven. Owners: Suzan and Kenneth Tintorri (Dog)

CH. SEDONA CLOUD DANCER. HP092212/02. 3/12/04. Breeders: Tamara Carey and Cecilia Barnett. By Ch. Rising Star Kristofer Kikuji – Mariza Vamp. Owner: Tamara Carey (Dog)

CH. RADOST HOBSON DEL VIENTO AGUST, JC. HP049706/07. 3/7/03. Breeders: Lynda Gillaspey and Barbara Binder. By Ch. Kenai's Aldebaran – Ch. Santa Clara del Viento, JC. Owners: Marie Agun and Michelle Rowton (Dog)

CH. VIRSHINA JOSHUA MAN O' MOROZOVA, CGC. HP117045/01. 8/23/04. Breeders: Cindy Tellefsen, Beverly Peck and Chris Bradley. By Nickolajs Suomen Virshina – Ch. Virshina Dresden of Joshua, JC. Owner: Janet Y. Adams (Dog)

CH. MORGANDELL BACK IN BLACK. HP027299/03. 9/11/02. Breeder: Cynthia Dell. By Ch. Morgandell Auburn Sierra – Stillwater Mtn. Laurel. Owner: Sara Ose (Dog)

CH. KELCOROV'S BIALAR CRAIS, JC. HM952127/02. 4/25/01. Breeders: Bunny Kelley and Donna MacMillen. By Ch. AmberWind's Fire in the Dark, CD, SC – Ch. Windspurr of Ruffcrowd, CGC. Owner: Bunny Kelley (Dog)

CH. AASHTORIA'S ANDRONICUS. HP199592/02. 2/1/06. Breeder: Robin Riel. By Ch. Mascha's Achilles – Ch. Aashtoria's Aurorae Boreallis. Owners: Mehra Crummett and Robin Riel (Dog)

CH. JUBILEE BREATH OF LIFE, CD, CGC. HM942083/01. 2/15/01. Breeders: Cindi and Paul Gredys. By Ch. Renaissance General Patton, CD, JC – Ch. Kyrov's Jubilante Hallelujah, CGC. Owner: Cindi Gredys (Dog)

CH. RADOST RAVENWOOD DEL VIENTO, JC. HP049706/02. 3/7/03. Breeders: Lynda Gillaspey and Barbara Binder. By Ch. Kenai's Aldebaran – Ch. Santa Clara del Viento, JC. Owners: Keith and Janice Sharkey (Dog)

CH. ELLEN'S PAUL REVERE, SC. HM960589/03. 7/4/01. Breeder: Ellen M. Hall. By Ch. Ellen's Majenkir Minute Man – Ellen's Forever Young. Owner: Ellen M. Hall (Dog)

CH. RISING STAR YANNI. HP176280/02. 9/1/05. Breeder: Nadine Johnson. By Ch. Rising Star Kajai Priam – Ch. Rising Star's Liberty Belle. Owner: Dr. Lionel Kranitz (Dog)

CH. PO DUSHAM RED RAGTOP REFLECTIONS. HP224826/02. 5/12/06. Breeders: Rhanda Glenn, Frank Murphy and Cherie Hunchak. By Ch. Sylvan Artesian – Ch. Po Dusham Scarlet Ribbons. Owners: Rhanda Glenn and Frank Murphy (Dog)

CH. LEGENDE'S E-EMPORER OF ALL CZARS. HP049289/08. 4/23/03. Breeder: Patricia Sargeant, DDS. By Ch. Quiessence Rush N' On Time – Ch. Staraja Russa B'Nesa Legende, JC. Owner: Patricia Sargeant, DDS (Dog)

CH. STARAJA RUSSA DUSHIL LEGENDE. HP064384/02. 4/29/03. Breeders: Susanna and Kristina Voutilainen. By Darbaschan's Scotch Amber – Borscana Helter Skelter. Owner: Patricia Sargeant, DDS (Dog)

CH. SUNBURST VICTORY. HP086966/03. 12/5/03. Breeder: Garnett Thompson. By DC Téine Windmaster of Foxwood, SC – Ch. V'Indra's Odessa of Sunburst. Owners: Garnett Thompson and Stuart McGraw (Dog)

CH. BLACKMOOR RALPH LAUREN. HP272800/09. 5/14/07. Breeders: Karen Wilken, Christina Hart and J. McGimy. By Ch. Blackmoor Kallisto – Tzirina Botanical Garden. Owners: Karen Wilken, Christina Hart and Rhea Russo (Dog)

CH. ZABAVA MARS, JC. HN007605/07. 7/11/02. Breeders: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra. By Mariza Forever Glacial – Ch. Zabava Winter Berry, JC. Owners: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra (Dog)

CH. ANOTAK'S TREASURE ISLAND AT LA VERITE. HP233883/03. 7/17/06. Breeders: Roger and Joyce Katona. By Ch. Rainmaker Forever More, CD, SC – Ch. Majenkir Wynter Whimsical. Owners: Richard M. Terry and Roger and Joyce Katona (Bitch)

CH. ZABAVA MIRA. HN007605/01. 7/11/02. Breeders: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra. By Mariza Forever Glacial – Ch. Zabava Winter Berry, JC. Owners: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra (Bitch)

CH. KANSAI'Z ELSA. HP078249/03. 11/14/03. Breeder: Karen Murray. By Ch. Osdow Av Fjascho, JC – Ch. Wind 'n Satin Color On The Air. Owners: Lynda Gillaspey and Kirk Gillaspey, Karen Murray and Janice McMinn (Bitch)

CH. KINOBI STARLET, JC. HP078805/01. 9/30/03. Breeder: Rebecca Peters- Campbell. By Silkenswift Black Aster, SC – Ch. Kyrov Kinobi Dancing Star, JC. Owners: Christine Meyers and Rebecca Peters-Campbell (Bitch)

CH. KATZ CAYENNE DEL SOL. HP074281/08. 11/4/03. Breeder: Kitty G. Sawyer. By DC Sylvan Seabury Virago, SC – Ch. Katz Mississippi Queen. Owner: Susan Van de Water (Bitch)

CH. RISING STAR YASMINE. HP176280/01. 9/1/05. Breeder: Nadine Johnson. By Ch. Rising Star Kajai Priam – Ch. Rising Star's Liberty Belle. Owner: Nadine Johnson (Bitch)

CH. SZANN'S MYSTIC CHO CHANG. HM989772/01. 8/15/01. Breeders: Suzanne Goodchild and Dr. David Barclay. By Taugo's B Flyte of Ryzann – Astragorn's Southern Cross. Owners: Laura Van Diest and Linda Nagel (Bitch)

CH. AZUMA NTREPID ADVENTURESS. HP040207/02. 1/26/03. Breeders: Sharon E. Johnson and David A. Gordon. By Ch. Kishniga Echovesna Test Pilot – Ch. Azuma Brave New World, JC, OA, OAJ. Owners: Sharon E. Johnson and David A. Gordon (Bitch)

CH. MAJENKIR MY FANTASTASIA. HP042918/01. 3/4/03. Breeder: Karen Staudt-Cartabona. By Ch. Majenkir My Way – Majenkir Mirabella. Owner: Karen Staudt-Cartabona (Bitch)

CH. RAVENNA WILD AT HEART, JC. HP129569/03. 9/19/04. Breeder: Caryl Dumaine. By Ch. Ksar My Komet at Anotak, JC – Ch. Winterwind Beyond Th Willows. Owner: Caryl Dumaine (Bitch)

CH. RISING STAR DIPAUL TZEITEL, JC, RN, CGC. HP09459/02. 2/20/04. Breeders: Nadine A. Johnson and Paul and Diane Spohn. By Ch. Rising Star's Conquistador, CGC – Ch. Octavia de Nikolaiev. Owner: Janet N. Browne (Bitch)

CH. ZABAVA MONOCEROS. HN007605/05. 7/11/02. Breeders: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra. By Mariza Forever Glacial – Ch. Zabava Winter Berry, JC. Owners: Patricia Wiseman, Irina Terra, and Kristina Terra (Bitch)

CH. KANSAI'Z ALL THAT ATTITUDE. HP129561/03. 10/12/04. Breeder: Karen Murray. By Ch. Osdow Av Fjascho, JC – Ch. Kansai'z Call to My Heart, JC. Owners: Janice McMinn and Jean Patten (Bitch)

CH. VIRSHINA CLIFFS OF DOVER. HP144842/06. 2/21/05. Breeder: Chris Bradley. By Stonebar Triple Time – Ch. Virshina Sweet Pea, CD, JC. Owner: Gwen Little (Bitch)

CH. RADOST BONNIECLARE DEL VIENTO. HP049706/09. 3/7/03. Breeders: Barbara Binder and Lynda Gillaspey. By Ch. Kenai's Aldebaran – Ch. Santa Clara del Viento, JC. Owners: Barbara Binder and Lynda Gillaspey (Bitch)

DC MEADOWCREEK LIGHT IN THE SKY, SC. HM830330/01. 4/15/99. Breeders: Robin and Lesley Clifford. By Ch. Oaklara Meadowcreek Blackout, JC – DC Kenai Kiss The Girl, SC. Owner: Diane Davis (Bitch)

CH. KELCOROV'S KISS THIS, JC. HP131118/01. 10/10/04. Breeder: Bunny Kelley. By Ch. Zabava Mercury, JC – Ch. Kelcorov's on the Wild Side, JC, RN. Owners: Bunny Kelley and Justine Spiers (Bitch)

CH. SHADY LUCK WHISPERS OF THE HEART. HP050651/03. 5/1/03. Breeders: Sandra Holley and Susan Mallonee. By Ch. Shady Luck's Hearts Entwined – Ch. Shady Luck Inky Dinky Heart. Owner: Sandra Holley (Bitch)

CH. KACHINA-VALESKA WIND DANCER, SC. HP122248/05. 10/08/04. Breeder: Carol Enz. By Valeska Wilder Shores of Love – Ch. Valeska Afterglow. Owner: Carol Enz (Bitch)

CH. JIHAD'S KATYA TETE DE CUVEE. HM888973/22. 12/29/99. Breeders: Charles and Barbara Mullis, C. Pobst and S. Rinehold. By FC Sergei Rachmaninoff of SC, SC – Snowfire Chary of Ghranger. Owner: Cynthia Jabour (Bitch)

CH. KATUSHKA-JUBILEE ELINI. HP134687/05. 11/24/04. Breeders: Cindi Gredys and Joyce Law. By Ch. Jubilee Breath of Life, CD, JC, CGC – Ch. Katushka's-Kyrov's Splash, CGC. Owner: Amelia and Cindi Gredys (Bitch)

CH. LAUREATE ADR'N TAKING FLIGHT. HN005984/05. 9/6/02. Breeders: Monica Barry and Janis Leikam. By Ch. Blackmoor Dust in the Wind – Ch. Adrienne Seranade in Blue. Owners: Patty Hull and Monica Barry (Bitch)

CH. VIRSHINA ELIZABETH, JC. HM837585/06. 7/4/99. Breeder: Chris Bradley. By Ch. Truhavens Midas Run – Ch. Virshina Sweet Pea, CD, JC. Owners: Joe and Maggie Michael and Todd and Toby Brandtman (Bitch)

CH. VITRINA SYLVAN ONE FROM THE HEART. HP115511/01. 5/3/04. Breeders: Valori Trantanella and Christopher and Patti Neale. By DC Sylvan Seabury Virago, SC – Ch. Vitrina Zoetrope, CD. Owner: Valori Vig Trantanella (Bitch)

CH. JUBILEE DUNAMAI SOZO, CD, RE. HP062655/03. 5/28/03. Breeders: Cindi and Paul Gredys. By Ch. Wind 'n Satin Komazuar – Ch. Kyrov's Jubilante Hallelujah, CGC. Owner: Cindi Gredys (Bitch)

CH. REFLECTIONS JUST DREAM. HP227826/06. 5/12/06. Breeders: Rhanda Glenn, Frank Murphy and Cherie Hunchak. By Ch. Sylvan Artesian – Ch. Po Dusham Scarlet Ribbons. Owners: Rhanda Glenn and Frank Murphy (Bitch)

CH. BIBIKOV'S JACKIE BLUE. HP177829/02. 9/8/05. Breeder: Frances M. Wright. By Ch. Majenkir My Beau at Avalyn – Rothesby Snowfinch. Owner: Frances M. Wright (Bitch)

DC GOLIGHTLY GLACIS LEREAU, SC. HM986195/09. 12/9/01. Breeders: Marcella Zobel and Ruth Herrmann. By Ch. Kryov's Confeti N Fiz LeReau – Ch. Golightly Chatelaine, SC. Owners: Marcella and Phillip Zobel (Bitch)

CH. ZABAVA MIMOSA, JC. HN007605/06. 7/11/02. Breeders: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra. By Mariza Forever Glacial – Ch. Zabava Winter Berry, JC. Owners: Irina Terra, Kristina Terra and John Lee (Bitch)

CH. ARIA'S CARPE DIEM, SC. HP046768/01. 4/14/03. Breeders: Richard M. Terry, Marion A. Heise and R.M. Linck. By Ch. Chataqua's Valimir of Kyrov, SC – Ch. Viktor's Rhapsody in Blue at Cameo. Owner: Richard Mason Terry (Bitch)

CONFORMATION JUDGE'S GENERAL COMMENTS:

I was very happy to once again be asked to judge the Borzoi Club of America National Specialty which was held in Sacramento California. When Barbara O'Neill e-mailed me with the great entry, I was thrilled. Thinking back to my years in Borzoi, I remembered my first BCOA Specialty, held in conjunction with the Westchester Kennel Club with a total entry of 13 Borzoi; no Sweepstakes and no Futurity. When it moved to Monmouth, we had 35 Borzoi and then one year it went into the 40s; still no Sweepstakes classes. Then when it moved to Philadelphia, we had over 100 entries and one year we needed a second judge to do the overload. I don't remember when Sweeps were added but I am pretty sure that it happened at Philadelphia KC. Specialties were always held in the east at that time and then later on we had some in Sewickley, PA and we had a western specialty in conjunction with Beverly Hills and one in Pasadena CA and then some years later we had one in Seattle, WA. Now, thanks to one of our former Presidents, Marcia Melamed, we have the rotating specialty. I judged my first BCOA Specialty in 1989 in Kansas City. The show was held in memory of my Dad and the Leonard Tamboer challenge trophy was presented for the first time and it was an honor for me to present it to the Best of Breed Winner.

Enough rambling about the past and moving on to the present. I was impressed with the quality of my California entry. The grounds and the setting were great. I was asked to write a critique and I will attempt to do so. American judges are not the best at writing critiques and Ann Rogers Clark always referred us to the cattle book on judging livestock but a dog does not have udders and horns, so it is a bit different.

I would first like to express my appreciation to Barbara O'Neill for all her work as Show Secretary. It's a big job and we all owe her a word of thanks. Next I would like to thank the show committee for all their work; I know what it is like to put on a show!

The grounds were beautiful, the sun was very hot and moved at some times of the day in the wrong direction but one expects that when you are outside. I would like to thank my excellent ring steward Karen Mays for keeping me on my toes and helping to keep my book straight. Karen and Asa stewarded for me in 1989, in Kansas City; in fact we flew out together.

Winners Dog went to the first place in Open, Taugo's Gucci, with Reserve to the dog from the Bred By Class Kenai's Criminal Minds.

Winners Bitch was Majenkir My Vixen Aley. Reserve Winners bitch went to the very promising youngster Raynbo's Butterscotch Perfection.

The entire Best of Breed Class were the next to enter the ring and after they all made their initial round, the bitches were excused and we divided up the class of males. An outstanding group of dog Specials and it was a chore to sort through them. After all groups were done, the keepers of each group were ready for the final judging, after the same procedure had been gone through for the bitches. We again divided up this group, it was amazing to note that there were entered in dogs 34 dog specials and 35 bitches, a near even split. I was shocked when I looked at my beautiful group of bitch Specials and they reminded me of my own Borzoi of years back. After going over each group and sorting out the keepers, we had the dogs come back into the ring for the Best of Breed competition. This was really a great line-up and it was a task to sort through them. After going through them again and moving each and every one, my choice for Best of Breed was the aristocratic, elegant, regal Borzoi Ch. Po Dusham Royalist. A dog that has proper forechest, decent withers, a lovely head and expression, well angulated shoulder, beautiful bladed bone, slight rise at the topline, proper croup, nicely angulated and a nice mover. He was what the standard called for in a Borzoi.

With the bitches that were left in the ring, I had a hard time sorting out Best of Opposite Sex but the bitch that caught my eye and reminded me so of our Ch. Sunday was Ch. Kyrov's Cup Cake, a bitch that I could have taken home. She was nicely put together, good shoulders topline, front and rear angulation, good forechest, lovely head and a nice topline and was a lovely mover.

The Borzoi breeders should be commended for the quality of the entries that were presented to me at this specialty. Bone was properly bladed; I really did not see any round bone and only one head that had a bit too much fill for my taste. Temperament on a whole was very good. One asked to be excused and one I excused for fear of spooking her further.

I had a wonderful time judging and I had a good time, I hope that everyone else did too.

JUNIOR SHOWMAN Classes - OTHER ENTRIES

NOVICE JUNIOR Class

Absent - KEEGAN BEAR. #12724016003. SEXY SADIE OF PARADISE VALLEY, JC. HP197163/07. 12/8/05. Breeders: Todd and Toby Brandtman. By Ch. Osdow av Fjascho, JC – Ch. Royale Shalimar of Kyrov, CD, JC. Owners: Todd and Toby Brandtman and Laurie Bradshaw

Absent - NATALYA C. MILLER. #81998818002. CH. AMBERWIND'S HEART'S DESIRE, RN, CGC. HM824205/01. 4/1/99. Breeders: Sandra Holley and Susan Mallonee. By Ch. Amberwind's on the Wild side – Ch. Shady Luck Whisper in the Dark, JC. Owner: Corrine Miller

TRIATHLON - OTHER ENTRIES

CH Belarus The Rapture CD SC, HM82182501, 1/1/99, Breeder: owner, Sire: CH Meyta's Dostoyevski, Dam: CH Rancho Gabriel Magic Vixen COX JC, Owner: Christa Cordtz

ASFA Lure Coursing Open Stake - OTHER ENTRIES

CanCH Tovaritch Afrosenia CanFCH, HP28240401, 4/19/05, Breeder: owner, Sire: CanCh Pierre-Maitre De Tchesskaia, Dam: Baschika Aus Dem Zarenreich, Owner: Greg and Lexy Hancock.

Del Sol Trumpet Revelry JC, HP20630006, 11/20/05, Breeder: owner, Sire: Del Sol Safari Fire JC LCM, Dam: CH Katz Cayenne Del Sol, Owner: Susan van de Water.

Svershin Savladai Cool Operator SC, HP21073701, 4/9/06, Breeder Helen Lee and Terry Doane, Sire: Zimistraija Andante Savladai Sv, Dam:CH Savladai Frost The Air Sv'shin, Owner: Karen Berry and Terry Doane.

Laureate Bella Luna Fly Me To The Moon CD RN JC, HP15454301, 5/18/05, Breeder: Monica Barry and Janis Leikam, Sire: CH Laureate Gavril Gallant Fox, Dam: CH . Laureate Adr'n Learning Tofly, Owner: Elizabeth Moon.

Golightly RH Double Delight SC, HP05675106, 6/12/03, Breeder: Marcella Zobel and Sherita Tabner, Sire: DC Mielikki A Kind Of Magic SC LCM SGRC ORC, Dam: Enturnallove V Troybhiko, Owner: Marcella Zobel.

Kelcorov's Drama Queen JC, HP15589401, 5/7/05, Breeder: owner, Sire: CH Kelcorov's Bialar Crais JC, Dam: Kadri! lz Kitezh Grada, Owner: Bunny Kelley.

Goldie, ILP158155, 3/6/06, unknown x unknown, Owner: Robert Vincik and Deborah Stafford.

Del Sol Pegasus WNS JC, HP24287708, 12/10/06, Breeder: Susan Van de Water and Mary Childs, Sire: DC Windnsatin Ty Slezi Of Zemny SC FCH SGRC, Dam: CH Del Sol Belle Starr SC LCM GRC, Owner: Susan Van de Water.

DC Svershin Korsar At Petya SC, HP13487301, 1/5/05, Breeder: Terry Doane and Karen Gross, Sire: CH Tzirina Royalfirewrks Svshin FCH, Dam: CH Svershin's Miliy, Owner: Karen Berry and Michael Berry.

CH Radost Hobson Del Viento Agust JC, HP04970607, 3/7/03, Breeder: Lynda Gillaspey and Barbara Binder, Sire: CH Kenai's Aldebaran, Dam: CH Santa Clara Del Viento JC, Owner: Marie Agun and Michelle Rowton.

Kansai'z Calling All Angels SC, HP12956104, 10/12/04, Breeder: Karen Murray, Sire: CH Osdow Av Fjascho JC, Dam: CH Kansai'z Call To My Heart JC, Owner: Marie Agun.

Firebird Juts Gates Of Dawn SC, HP03168801, 12/5/03, Breeder: Corrine Miller and Julia Hislop, Sire: CH Firebird Mirthful Flight JC FCH, Dam: Yah-Borick Iskra, Owner: Adrianne Marcus and Ian Wilson.

Shady Luck's Still In The Dark, HP19842101, 12/20/05, Breeder: owners, Sire: CH Amberwinds Fire In The Dark CD SC LCM, Dam: CH Shadylucks' Be Still My Heart, Owners: Sandra Holley and Susan Mallonee.

Absent - Aria Svora Sweet Purple JC, HP20681805, 4/9/06, Breeder: Rita Linck and Shirley McFadden, Sire: Chabibi's Korona-Kazan JC LCM SGRC, Dam: DC Svoras Scandalous SC FCH, Owner: Raymond Craft and Robbie Craft.

Absent - CH Svershin's Konchar GRC, HP13487303, 1/5/05, Breeder: Terry Doane and Karen Gross, Sire: CH Tzirina Royalfirewrks Svshin FCH, Dam: CH Svershin's Miliy, Owner: Terry Doane.

Absent - Jedawn-Jubilee Heavenly Gaze JC, HP19458104, 12/5/05, Breeder: Dawn Hall and Jeff Hall and Cynthia Gredys, Sire: Meyta Marche'Du Monde, Dam: CH Jubilee's Heavenly Creation SC FCH SGRC, Owner: Robbie Craft and Raymond Craft.

Absent - CH Kachina-Valeska Wind Dancer SC, HP12224805, 12/8/04, Breeder: owner, Sire: CH Valeska Wilder Shores Of Love, Dam: CH Valeska Afterglow, Owner: Carol Enz.

Absent - Sexy Sadie Of Paradise Valley JC, HP19716307, 12/08/05, Breeder: owner, Sire: CH Osdow Av Fjascho JC, Dam: CH Royale Shalimar Of Kyrov CD JC, Owner: Toby and Todd Brandtman.

Absent - CH Virshina Oronzova Sweet Sizzle JC, HP04846102, 1/28/03, Breeder: Suzanne Deghi and Chris Bradley, Sire: CH Oronzova Virshina Play With Fire CD JC MX AXJ, Dam: CH Virshina Sweet Pea CD JC FCH, Owner: Suzanne Deghi.

Absent - Zeus of Star Canyon JC, HP06641003, 3/25/06, Breeder: Sidney Weinstein, Sire: Pickle Hill's Emmett, Dam: Pickle Hill's Princess II, Owner: Sally Barron and Sidney Weinstein.

ASFA Lure Coursing Field Champion Stake - OTHER ENTRIES

Barron's Stonewall Jackson FCH SGRC JOR SC, HP03580904, 1/8/03, Breeder: Sally Barron and Cheryl Gower, Sire: DC Golightly BSA Victor SC, Dam: Aragon's Sandra Day O'Conner, Owner: Marcella Zobel and Sally Barron and Patrick Frost.

ASFA Lure Coursing Veteran Stake - OTHER ENTRIES

Absent - CH Belarus The Rapture CD SC, HM82182501, 1/1/99, Breeder: owner, Sire: CH Meyta's Dostoyevski, Dam: CH Rancho Gabriel Magic Vixen COX JC, Owner: Christa Cordtz

Obedience Novice Class 'B' - OTHER ENTRIES

AOM / NQ - CH. VIRSHINA ORONZOVA SWEET SIZZLE, JC

MOROZOVA'S MOONSTRUCK, CD, NA, NAJ

Obedience Novice Class 'A' - OTHER ENTRIES

KANSAI'Z CALLING ALL ANGELS, SC - AOM / NQ

Excused - NORTHSTAR MIDNIGHT SUN AT KENAI, SC

Absent - DC Meadowreek Light In The Sky, SC

Obedience Pre-Novice Class - OTHER ENTRIES

KANSAI'Z CALLING ALL ANGELS, SC - AOM / NQ

Excused - NORTHSTAR MIDNIGHT SUN AT KENAI, SC

Absent - DC Meadowreek Light In The Sky, SC

Obedience Veteran Class - OTHER ENTRIES

Absent - Ch. Belarus The Rapture, CD, SC

Rally Excellent 'B' - OTHER ENTRIES

NQ - BUCKSILVERS GOLDEN SABER, RE, CD

NQ - VERA'S MY STERLING TREASURE, RE, CD

Rally Excellent 'A' - OTHER ENTRIES

NQ - SHADY LUCKS FOLLOW YOUR HEART, RN RA

Rally Advanced 'B' - OTHER ENTRIES

NQ - BUCKSILVERS GOLDEN SABER, RE, CD

Rally Novice 'B' - OTHER ENTRIES

74 - PICKLE HILL'S DARK ALLEGORY, JC

NQ - CH. KELCOROV'S ON THE WILD WIND, JC, RN

Puppy Sweepstakes Dogs, 6 months and under 9 - CRITIQUE by Bonnie Dalzell

- 10 present

These first four puppies were very similar. On the day of the show their placement was determined by how well they moved.

1. White boy with intense red spots. Good forechest and return of upper arm with balance in rear angulation. Athletic topline. Best mover in the class.

2. White boy with silver sable head. Well bodied up, a bit short on leg but has balanced angulation with good forechest and magnificent puppy coat.

3. Another well bodied up white boy with silver sable spots. Needs a bit more forechest.

4. Another well bodied up white boy with silver sable spots.

Puppy Sweepstakes Dogs, 6 months and under 9 - OTHER ENTRIES

ORONZOVA FIREWORKS FESTIVAL

RAVENNA FOURTH DIMENSION

GRYFFYN-KYROV DO YA THINK I'M SEXY

KENIBEA OUT OV INK

ARUZIA RIDGESIDE ENCORE

ORONZOVA BACCHANAL OF VIRSHINA

VERA'S ORGANIZED CHAOS

SUNBURST DIE FLEDERMAUS DR. FALKE

ORONZOVA DANCE PARTY AT VASCHKA

ARUZIA RIDGESIDE IN THE SPOTLIGHT

SUNBURST DIE FLEDERMAUS PRINCE

Puppy Sweepstakes Dogs, 9 months and under 12 - CRITIQUE by Bonnie Dalzell

- 8 present

1. Striking self colored dominant black male. Good length of leg. Nice head, strong pasterns. Lovely long neck.

2. White male with cream sable spots. Strong pasterns. Well bodied up.

3. White male with dominant black spots. Exotic head. Strong pasterns, and well bodied up. Did not move as well as #1 and #2.

4. White mail with red brindle spots. Good substance

Puppy Sweepstakes Dogs, 9 months and under 12 - OTHER ENTRIES

ZOOROPA ADRIENNE HORIZON'S EDGE

BUCKSILVER SHON'AI KEL DUNCAN

MARINGA'S GOOD N PLENTY

SOHOUNDS JUST BE

Puppy Sweepstakes Dogs, 12 months and under 15 - CRITIQUE by Bonnie Dalzell

- 13 present

1. White boy with gold spots. Good length of leg, strong pasterns, angulation balanced front and rear. High set alert ears.

2. White male gold spots. Shorter on leg than #1 but well bodied up with good return of upper arm. Ears a bit heavy.

3. Cream sable boy, Good length of leg, angulation balanced but a bit straighter than #1 and #2.

4. White boy with black and tan spots. Good length of leg decent width of body. His angulation is balanced front to rear but he needs more upper arm return.

Puppy Sweepstakes Dogs, 12 months and under 15 - OTHER ENTRIES

VALESKA BISTROI SHIKARNIY

BISTROI VALESKA INDOMITABLE

LEREAU-KYROV DREAM WEAVER

KENAI'S CRIMINAL INTENT

CALVADOS STEPPES FREE SPIRIT

NORTH WOODS FIRST SNOW AT ZCERLOV

NORTH WOODS EVENING SHADOWS AT DAVMOOR

LEREAU-KYROV DARE TO DREAM

AGGA OF THE GOBI DESERT

NORTH WOODS MAJENKIR DISTANT THUNDER

KYROV-LEREAU DREAM MACHINE

Puppy Sweepstakes Dogs, 15 months and under 18 - CRITIQUE by Bonnie Dalzell

- 6 present

1st place and BOS in Sweepstakes: Lovely well put together white male with gold spots. Well muscled, well presented, balanced angulation, strong pasterns. My BOS puppy.

2. Lovely self dominant black male in good field musculature. Would have liked to see a more flexible back.

3. White boy with gold spots. Overall nice but a bit weak in the pasterns

4. White body with pale gold spots. Moved well. A bit stiff backed and needs a bit more forechest.

Puppy Sweepstakes Dogs, 15 months and under 18 - OTHER ENTRIES

AGUST'S ORBIT

AGUST'S SATURN MOON

AGUST'S SOLAR FLARE

Puppy Sweepstakes Bitches, 6 months and under 9 - CRITIQUE by Bonnie Dalzell

Puppy bitch 6 to 9 - 17 present

1st and Best Puppy in Sweeps: A well muscled and compact white and dark red spotted girl with superb presentation. I find that when all the parts come together as an integrated whole that it is easy to spot a really fine Borzoi and unnecessary to list the details. She moved well in the sidegait and had good width coming and going with legs converging towards a single track at speed. Excellent return of upper arm, balanced by just the right degree of rear angulation. A puppy I could have happily taken home.

2. White girl with cream sable spots. Also compact and well muscled and a good mover. A bit higher in the rear than first place. Nice expression.

3. White girl with black and silver spots. This little girl had one of the prettiest head profiles of the girls. Her sidegait movement was a bit less mature than the first and second place girls. Lovely in her overall type.

4. Another white girl with black and silver spots. Well muscled and with well controlled coming and going movement. Nice high set ears. Rear angulation was slightly over done compared to the fore angulation. This may change with maturity.

Puppy Sweepstakes Bitches, 6 months and under 9 - OTHER ENTRIES

RIO BRAVA OF STAR CANYON

DENDY VIRSHINA JILLI RADOST

BAREFOOT CONTESSA OF STAR CANYON

ELANCE SITTING PRETTY

CAT BALLOU OF STAR CANYON

LAST TANGO OF STAR CANYON

SUNBURST ISABELLA FIORE WHISPER WIND

KYROV'S FASCINATING RHYTHM

VERA'S ODE TO THE NIGHT WITCH

ORONZOVA OKTOBERFEST

ARUZIA RIDGESIDE MARQUEE

DENDY VIRSHINA NERIDA

SUNBURST DIE FLEDERMAUS ADELE.

SUNBURST INDRA

Puppy Sweepstakes Bitches, 9 months and under 12 - CRITIQUE by Bonnie Dalzell

Puppy bitch 9 to 12 - 9 Present

1. Striking Irish marked bright red girl with a black mask. Well muscled and athletic with excellent movement and a lovely coat.

2. White bitch with pale brindle markings. Another well muscled and athletic appearing girl. Nice hillock on muzzle. Balanced angulation but less angled than First place.

3. White and gold-apricot girl of a somewhat more "English" body type than the first two. Good forechest and good rear angulation.

4. White bitch with bright red spots. Well muscled. Could use a bit more forechest and upper arm return. Good rear angulation.

Puppy Sweepstakes Bitches, 9 months and under 12 - OTHER ENTRIES

AHSATAN JASMYNE

ADRIENNE ZOOROPA DE LILLE

KATZ FEARLESS FLYER AT LAURELGLEN

ADRIENNE ZOOROPA PIROUETTE LAGNIAPPE

SYLVAN AUTUMN RAIN

SKYLINES SCARBROFARE PRINCESS

Puppy Sweepstakes Bitches, 12 months and under 15 - CRITIQUE by Bonnie Dalzell

Puppy bitch 12 to 15 - 13 present

1. Nice white girl with bright red spots. Good balance of angulation front and rear with optimal degree of angulation front and rear. Good forechest. Long elegant neck.

2. Nice white girl with pale cream spotting. A bit more rear angulation than front but well muscled. Decent forechest, good spring of ribs. Especially intense dark-eyed expression.

3. Nice white girl with pale cream spotting. Good upper arm layback and balance in rear. Head profile a slight bit dishy but lovely high set ears.

4. Exotic headed white bitch with black and cream spotting. A bit less muscular than the first three girls but with a lovely head profile and long lovely neck. Slight imbalance between front and rear angulation.

Puppy Sweepstakes Bitches, 12 months and under 15 - OTHER ENTRIES

VALESKA BISTROI BRILLIANCE

NORTH WOODS MAJENKIR MORNING MIST

KAHLUA STEPPES GINGERSNAP

BISTROI VALESKA INCANDESCENT

KENAI'S FROST YOURSELF

FLEETSTREET BREEZES RUNAWAY BAY

BORSCANA PANTERA

TEE CEE SWANMANOR LYRICAL LEGACY O JAG

JAG SWANMANOR LUCKY LOVEABLE LIV TEE CEE

STEPPES EXTRA DRY CHAMPAGNE

NORTH WOODS ICE CRYSTAL AT ZCERLOV

Puppy Sweepstakes Bitches, 15 months and under 18 - CRITIQUE by Bonnie Dalzell

- 4 present

1. White bitch with dominant block spotting. If I had been able to award a "reserve to Best Bitch in Sweeps" it would have been this girl. Well conditioned and athletic she had lovely movement and balanced angulation, strong pasterns front and rear and a lovely head. I would have been happy to take her home also.

2. An exotic white girl with cream sable spots. Lovely head elegant neck and a lovely long tail.

3. White bitch with red sable spots. Heavily coated.

4. White bitch with cream spots.

Puppy Sweepstakes Bitches, 15 months and under 18 - OTHER ENTRIES

AASHTORIA WILDHUNT SHROUDED N MYSTERY

AGUST'S ECLIPSE

AGUST'S MIRA

AGUST'S GALAXY

Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs, 7 years and under 8 - CRITIQUE by Bonnie Dalzell

2 present. I really enjoyed seeing the veterans. Our breed is much too short-lived. A number of the veterans were quite overweight which in my experience contributes to a noticeably shorter life span.

1. White male with sabled markings. In good condition and moving soundly.

Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs, 7 years and under 8 - OTHER ENTRIES

CH. STEPPES NOBLE ARAMIS

Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs, 8 years and under 9 - CRITIQUE by Bonnie Dalzell

- 3 present

1. White gentleman with chinchilla/sable markings. This older dog moved well and has a nice balanced body. Good coat and ears among his other features.

Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs, 8 years and under 9 - OTHER ENTRIES

CH. VIRSHINA DENBY, JC

ZCERLOV'S DERRINGER

Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs, 9 years and under 10 - CRITIQUE by Bonnie Dalzell

- 2 present

1. Mantled male with black and cream markings. This dog is in top condition with excellent muscling and the movement of an athlete. As with my Best Puppy, when all the parts come together well it is difficult to pick out one feature to comment on. What I hope to see in a 10 year old Borzoi male!

Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs, 9 years and under 10 - OTHER ENTRIES

CH. SHADY LUCK'S HEARTS ENTWINED

Absent - CH. BORSCANA THOR THUNDER

Absent - CH. V'INDRA'S O'KEEFE OF SUNBURST

Veteran Sweepstakes Bitches, 7 years and under 8 - CRITIQUE by Bonnie Dalzell

- 6 present

1st place and BOS in Veteran Sweepstakes. Remarkable white matron with dark red brindle spots. Well muscled and athletic with lovely movement.

Veteran Sweepstakes Bitches, 7 years and under 8 - OTHER ENTRIES

VERA'S MY STERLING TREASURE, RE, CD

CH. BUCKSILVER'S TOUCH THE SKY

PICKLE HILL'S PRINCESS II

CH. WIND 'N SATIN VENUS

AVALON HABIT OF PERFECTION

Veteran Sweepstakes Bitch, 8 years and under 9 - CRITIQUE by Bonnie Dalzell

- 6 present

1. Irish marked black and tan bitch. In excellent physical condition very sound on the move. Her owner is to be congratulated on her fine condition.

Veteran Sweepstakes Bitch, 8 years and under 9 - OTHER ENTRIES

CH. VIRSHINA LALIQUE RADOST, JC, CGC

VALESKA WE ALL SHINE ON

CH. AVATAR INSIGHT, JC

CH. VIRSHINA DRESDEN OF JOSHUA. JC

CH. PO DUSHAM SCARLET RIBBONS

CH. VIRSHINA ELIZABETH, JC

Veteran Sweepstakes Bitch, 9 years and under 10 - CRITIQUE by Bonnie Dalzell

- 4 present

1. Lovely white lady with red spots. Another fit athletic matron.

Veteran Sweepstakes Bitch, 9 years and under 10 - OTHER ENTRIES

CH. STEPPES MOONLIGHT SERENADE

CH. ZABAVA WINTER BERRY, JC

CH. SHADY LUCK'S BE STILL MY HEART

DC MEADOWCREEK LIGHT IN THE SKY, SC

Veteran Sweepstakes Bitch, 10 years and over - CRITIQUE by Bonnie Dalzell

- 4 present

Congratulations to the breeders for producing Borzoi that have survived long enough to provide an entry for this class!

1. An older matron still in fine condition. Had I not known her age, due to the class she was in, I would have thought her no older than 7.

Veteran Sweepstakes Bitch, 10 years and over - OTHER ENTRIES

YAH-BORICK ISKRA

CH. ONISH RUN SCARLET O'SHADY LUCK

Absent - CH. WIND 'N SATIN JUST A RUMOR, JC

SWEEPSTAKES JUDGE'S GENERAL COMMENTS by Bonnie Dalzell:

This was a difficult show for me to attend because I am a native of California and this was the first time I was back out in the Golden State in over 25 years. Of course I wanted to stay forever and drive over to the coast ranges and Point Reyas and then turn around and drive up to the crest of the Sierra or go up to Lassen (or at least Marysville Buttes).

Overall the Borzoi presented in sweeps fell into two categories. Borzoi with good muscle tone and Borzoi that were, for my taste, poorly muscled, weedy and in poor athletic condition.

Things I look for. Some of these may not be what you normally see people looking for:

1. Sturdy body with good spring of back ribs and flexible topline. Not only is this the body of a fast dog but my considerable experience breeding away from bloat is that narrow slabby, excessively "deep bodied through the back ribs" dogs are more likely to bloat

2. High set active ears. High set ears are an indication of strong, non-stretchy connective tissue and active ears are something of an indication of alertness.

3. Strong pasterns. If you seriously race or course your dogs you quickly learn that dogs with weak over angled pasterns are prone to break down injuries and episodes of lameness that limit their participation in serious competition. The pastern of the forelimb is a bio-mechanically important element of the shock absorption system of the dog running at high speed. There is a tendency for those in the show fancy to select for elegant appearing but slack pasterns. Dogs with that construction have greatly reduced capability to absorb the shock of landing in each running stride in a flexible part of the forelimb. This results in the shock of each stride is being transmitted to the shoulder joint and can result in chronic shoulder origin lameness if the dog with "well angled" pasterns is run hard. (You know how you see people say "I should know this because I am a rocket scientist" - well I should know this because I worked on a PhD project involving the bio-mechanics of high speed locomotion in dogs and I taught veterinary anatomy for 13 years and I have consistently bred a lineage of highly successful lure coursing and racing Borzoi since 1982).

4. Balanced moderate angulation with hind limbs capable of full extension (no sickle hocks). This means the step length of the front limbs will match that of the hind limbs at a full gallop which enables high speed.

5. Moderate upper arm return bringing the elbow back under the withers and producing moderate presence of fore-chest. This allows shock absorption in the forehand. Since it is muscle tone that controls this posture, athletic, well muscled dogs will normally possess this conformation.

On the positive side almost all the dogs had scissors bites. The vast majority were well socialized and happily allowed, me, a strange person to handle them and examine them.

I cannot overemphasize how important I feel the high incidence of proper socialization is in our breeds and how impressed I was by the overall attitude of the vast majority of the dogs exhibited to me.

In general all the larger entry classes had enough entries that I was able to find dogs to place who had similar movement. A smooth but not exaggerated sidegait and good control of their limbs coming and going. By good control I mean the elbows and writs were not flying around in all directions, the dogs tended to a single track at higher speeds and the dogs were not cow-hocked or tripping over their hind feet.

It seems redundant for me to mention this with each dog discussed

Similarly lip and nose pigment was complete in all dogs of interest and almost everyone had full dentition. One dog that I liked and did not place was missing a very large number of teeth on one side of the mouth. After the judging I was told that he had suffered an accident involving a chew bone jamming in his jaws. I wish there was a way we would be allowed to present veterinarian certification in relation to such dental accidents.

Some cosmetic details such as depth of eye color, are to me so much "the last thing to look at" that they did not influence my judging here since no blue eyed or wall eyed pups were present. If one is breeding for athletic ability then strong running gear and a flexible, athletic body are what makes the dog a coursing hound and small cosmetic details are frosting.

The athletic abilities need to be selected for in each generation or they will be lost. This includes staying away from exaggerated angulation and weak pasterns. Our hounds cannot be coursers if they are built like show German Shepherds and show Irish Setter.

All 4 bitches placing were well muscled and had decent width front and rear. A number of those who did not place were rather narrow and their coming and going movement sometimes had crossing over and or cow-hocked elements.

Futurity Junior Dogs, 6 months and under 9 - OTHER ENTRIES

ORONZOVA BACCHANAL OF VIRSHINA. HP277514/07. 10/15/07. Breeder: Suzanne Deghi. By Ch. Sunburst Huntsman at Mechta – Ch. Virshina Oronzova Sweet Sizzle, JC. Owners: Susan and Philip Morawa

MCLINTOCK OF STAR CANYON. HP284840/06. 10/6/07. Breeders: Sally Barron, Christa Cordtz and Sidney Weinstein. By Ch. Belarus The Rapture, CD, SC – Pickle Hills Princess II. Owner: Karen Zydner

SUNBURST DIE FLEDERMAUS PRINCE. HP291402/02. 9/7/07. Breeders: Garnett Thompson and Karen and Mavis Greenhill. By Ch. Sunburst Victory - Ch. Sunburst Sisqyou at Rushwind. Owners: Garnett Thompson and Karen and Mavis Greenhill

ORONZOVA FIREWORKS FESTIVAL. HP277514/02. 10/15/07. Breeder: Suzanne Deghi. By Ch. Sunburst Huntsman at Mechta – Ch. Virshina Oronzova Sweet Sizzle, JC. Owner: Suzanne Deghi

VERA'S ORGANIZED CHAOS. HP275825/01. 7/31/07. Breeders: J. Brauner and J. McFerrin. By Ch. Manitias Brilliant in Black – Vera's My Sterling Treasure, CD, RE, CGC. Owner: J. Brauner

SUNBURST BLAZE AWAY. HP276659/01. 7/27/07. Breeders: Garnett Thompson and Stuart McGraw. By Ch. V'Indra's O'Keefe of Sunburst – DC Sunburst Halston at Thistledown, SC. Owner: Garnett Thompson and Stuart McGraw

ORONZOVA DANCE PARTY AT VASCHKA. HP277514/08. 10/15/07. Breeder: Suzanne Deghi. By Ch. Sunburst Huntsman at Mechta – Ch. Virshina Oronzova Sweet Sizzle, JC. Owners: Suzan and Kenneth Tintorri

Absent - JEDAWN'S THE FLASK OF WWILD. HP265981/05. 7/20/07. Breeders: Dawn and Jeff Hall and Shannon Myers. By Kyrov's Confection – Ch. Jubilee's Heavenly Creation, SC. Owners: Dawn Hall and Glenda Wild

Absent - GRYFFYN'S BRINGIN' SEXY BACK. HP287450/01. 10/14/07. Breeders: R. Lynn Whitlock and Victor Whitlock. By Kyrov's Confection – Ch. Gryffyns Aeyrie Alegria, SC. Owners: R. Lynn Whitlock and Victor Whitlock

Absent - ELANCE SWORD OF TRUTH. 1080412TQ (Canada). 8/7/07. Breeder: Cherie Hunchak. By Eidolon Swordbearer of Elance – Elance Mystic Cequilla. Owner: Cherie Hunchak

Absent - JEDAWN'S JACKFROST AT LAKOTA. HP265981/04. 7/20/07. Breeders: Dawn and Jeff Hall and Shannon Myers. By Kyrov's Confection – Ch. Jubilee's Heavenly Creation, SC. Owner: Anita M. Hyde

Absent - ARUZIA RIDGESIDE IN THE SPOTLIGHT. HP285832/03. 9/2/07. Breeders: John and Lorrie Scott, Dr. Fred Edlin and Ron Williams. By Ch. Seabury Moonlit Corvette – Ch. Summerstar Champagne Dancer. Owners: John and Lorrie Scott, Dr. Fred Edlin and Ron Williams

Absent - VERA'S OVERTURE. HP275825/04. 7/31/07. Breeders: J. Brauner and J. McFerrin. By Ch. Manitias Brilliant in Black – Vera's My Sterling Treasure, CD, RE, CGC. Owner: J. Brauner

Absent - BELARUS JUST WHISTLE. HP284840/07. 10/6/07. Breeders: Sally Barron, Christa Cordtz and Sidney Weinstein. By Ch. Belarus The Rapture, CD, SC – Pickle Hills Princess II. Owners: Sally Barron, Christa Cordtz and Sidney Weinstein

Absent - GRYFFYN'S AEYRIE I'M TOO SEXY. HP287450/05. 10/14/07. Breeders: R. Lynn Whitlock and Victor Whitlock. By Kyrov's Confection – Ch. Gryffyn's Aeyrie Alegria, SC. Owners: R. Lynn Whitlock and Victor Whitlock

Absent - JEDAWN QUICKSILVER RIVERRUN OF VALINOR. HP265981/07. 7/20/07.Breeders: Dawn and Jeff Hall and Shannon Myers. By Kyrov's Confection – Ch. Jubilee's Heavenly Creation, SC. Owners: Karla Smith and Deborah Butler

Absent - GRYFFYN-KYROV DO YA THINK I'M SEXY. HP287450/03. 10/14/07. Breeders: R. Lynn Whitlock and Victor Whitlock. By Kyrov's Confection – Ch. Gryffyn's Aeyrie Alegria, SC. Owner: Amy L. Sorbie

Absent - MAJENKIR REGALUS. HP281608/01. 10/10/07. Breeder: Karen Staudt- Cartabona. By Majenkir Regal By Design – Roscha. Owner: Karen Staudt-Cartabona

Absent - JEDAWN'S THE SPECTRE OF KYROV. HP265981/02. 7/20/07. Breeders: Dawn and Jeff Hall and Shannon Myers. By Kyrov's Confection – Ch. Jubilee's Heavenly Creation, SC. Owner: Amy Sorbie

Absent - GRYFFYN'S EXPECTO PATRONUM. HP273978/06. 9/2/07. Breeders: R. Lynn Whitlock and Victor Whitlock. By Ch. Gryffyn's It's All About Me, SC – Ch. Gryffyn's Aeyrie Anduril, JC. Owners: R. Lynn Whitlock and Victor Whitlock

Futurity Dogs, 9 months and under 12 - OTHER ENTRIES

Absent - SEABURY SYLVAN NIKOLAI. HP266299/03. 6/11/07. Breeders: Chris and Patti Neale. By DC Sylvan Seabury Virago, SC – Sylvan Amunet, SC. Owner: Dr. James Sillers

Absent - SUMMERSTAR ELVEN SONG. HP264998/05. 5/17/07. Breeder: Leslie E. Henderson. By Ch. Revelstone Gabriel O'Bokhara – Babotjka's Feeriya. Owner: Leslie E. Henderson

Absent - SUMMERSTAR FABLE N FLAME. HP264998/07. 5/17/07. Breeder: Leslie E. Henderson. By Ch. Revelstone Gabriel O'Bokhara – Babotjka's Feeriya. Owner: Leslie E. Henderson

Absent - WINDSHEER K-C SHADOW DANCING. HP268589/03. 7/4/07. Breeders: Kasey A. Nelson, Leah L. Thorp, Lynne M. Gillespie and Pat Hardy. By Mandolin-Mielikki Aloha – Ch. K-C's Echo of the Wild West, JC. Owners: Leah L. Thorp and Kasey A. Nelson

Absent - SYLVAN HAMMER FORCE. HP266299/07. 6/11/07. Breeders: Christopher and Patti Neale. By DC Sylvan Seabury Virago, SC – Sylvan Amunet, SC. Owners: Christopher and Patti Neale

Absent - SUMMERSTAR SATORI. HP264998/02. 5/17/07. Breeder: Leslie E. Henderson. By Ch. Revelstone Gabriel O'Bokhara – Babotjka's Feeriya. Owner: Leslie Henderson

Absent - SYLVAN HIDDEN ASSET. HP266299/01. 6/11/07. Breeders: Christopher and Patti Neale. By DC Sylvan Seabury Virago, SC – Sylvan Amunet, SC. Owners: Christopher and Patti Neale

Absent - K-C WINDSHEER STAYIN' ALIVE. HP268589/04. 7/4/07. Breeders: Kasey A. Nelson, Leah L. Thorp, Lynne M. Gillespie and Pat Hardy. By Mandolin-Mielikki Aloha – Ch. K-C's Echo of the Wild West, JC. Owners: Kasey A. Nelson and Leah L. Thorp

Futurity Junior Dogs, 12 months and under 15 - OTHER ENTRIES

NORTH WOODS EVENING SHADOWS AT DAVMOOR. HP253087/06. 3/25/07. Breeders: Lauri and James Anderson, Karen Staudt-Cartabona and Barbara Todd. By Ch. Zcerlov's Reactor – Majenkir Polly Ana. Owners: Diane Davis and Jordan Davis

KYROV-LEREAU DREAM SEEKER. HP253358/03. 3/27/07. Breeders: Amy Sorbie and Ruth Herrmann. By Ch. Sunburst Huntsman at Mechta – Ch. Kyrov's Cup Cake. Owner: Maurine Cooley

NORTH WOODS FIRST SNOW AT ZCERLOV. HP253087/03. 3/25/07. Breeders: Lauri and James Anderson, Karen Staudt-Cartabona and Barbara Todd. By Ch. Zcerlov's Reactor – Majenkir Polly Ana. Owners: Barbara Todd, L. and J. Anderson and Karen Staudt-Cartabona

Absent - AVALON AFANASII CLOAKNDAGGER. HP262882/01. 4/11/07. Breeders: R. Neal, S. Moore, T. Neal and S. Liggett. By FC Audruid Bremen's Thorium of Ryhka, SC – FC Avalon What Matters Most, SC. Owner: Sandra Moore

Absent - AVALON AFANASII BELOZOR ARCANE. HP262882/04. 4/11/07. Breeders: R. Neal, S. Moore, T. Neal and S. Liggett. By FC Audruid Bremen's Thorium of Ryhka, SC – FC Avalon What Matters Most, SC. Owners: R. and T. Neal, S. Moore and S. Liggett

Absent - AVALON AFANASII CIPHER. HP262882/03. 4/11/07. Breeders: R. Neal, S. Moore, T. Neal and S. Liggett. By FC Audruid Bremen's Thorium of Ryhka, SC – FC Avalon What Matters Most, SC. Owner: Sandra Moore

Absent - KYROV-LEREAU DREAM MACHINE. HP253358/01. 3/27/07. Breeders: Amy Sorbie and Ruth Herrmann. By Ch. Sunburst Huntsman at Mechta – Ch. Kyrov's Cup Cake. Owner: Amy Sorbie

Absent - MAJENKIR TUCHA OF TOLSTOY. HP251263/02. 2/20/07. Breeder: Karen Staudt-Cartabona. By Majenkir Regal by Design – Ch. Majenkir Alunya. Owner: Dwayne Woolman

Absent - RAYNBO'S SPECIAL EDITION. HP262588/04. 3/14/07. Breeders: Roni and Jennifer Zucker. By Majenkir My Crossfire – Ch. Raynbo's Lalique. Owners: Marina K. Pearce and Roni and Jennifer Zucker

Absent - AFANASII BELOZOR CLANDESTINE. HP262882/06. 4/11/07. Breeders: R. Neal, S. Moore, T. Neal and S. Liggett. By FC Audruid Bremen's Thorium of Ryhka, SC – FC Avalon What Matters Most, SC. Owners: Suzanne Liggett, and Rebecca Neal

Absent - RAYNBO'S HIGH LIFE AT HIALEAH. HP262588/03. 3/14/07. Breeders: Roni and Jennifer Zucker. By Majenkir My Crossfire – Ch. Raynbo's Lalique. Owners: Therese and John Healy

Absent - RAYNBO'S TRIUMPHAL FIRE. HP262588/01. 3/14/07. Breeders: Roni and Jennifer Zucker. By Majenkir My Crossfire – Ch. Raynbo's Lalique. Owners: Roni and Jennifer Zucker

Futurity Senior Dogs, 15 months and under 18 - OTHER ENTRIES

AGUST'S ORBIT. HP242654/09. 1/7/07. Breeders: Marie Agun and Michelle Rowton. By Ch. Kenai's Aldebaran – Ch. Kenai's Shooting Star. Owner: Marie Agun

AGUST'S SOLAR FLARE. HP242654/11. 1/7/07. Breeders: Marie Agun and Michelle Rowton. By Ch. Kenai's Aldebaran – Ch. Kenai's Shooting Star. Owner: Marie Agun

Futurity Senior Dogs, 18 months and under 21 - OTHER ENTRIES

Absent - RISING STAR THE SEMINOLE. HP228203/05. 9/1/06. Breeder: Nadine Johnson. By Ch. Auroral's Across Time Sirius – Ch. Rising Star's Liberty Belle. Owners: Kris and Phillip Taylor

Absent - RISING STAR SHOSHONE. HP228203/09. 9/1/06. Breeder: Nadine Johnson. By Ch. Auroral's Across Time Sirius – Ch. Rising Star's Liberty Belle. Owners: Cydni Schroeder and Nadine Johnson

Absent - RISING STAR'S ALGONQUIN. HP228203/06. 9/1/06. Breeder: Nadine Johnson. By Ch. Auroral's Across Time Sirius – Ch. Rising Star's Liberty Belle. Owners: Cydni and Stephen Schroeder

Absent - CH. RISING STAR CHEYENNE. HP228203/10. 9/1/06. Breeder: Nadine Johnson. By Ch. Auroral's Across Time Sirius – Ch. Rising Star's Liberty Belle. Owner: Joe E. Rogers

Absent - KELCOROV'S I'M FANTASTIC. HP236450/03. 10/10/06. Breeder: Bunny Kelley. By Kelcorov's Walks on Water – Ch. Kelcorov's Kiss This, JC. Owner: Bunny Kelley

Absent - KARLYN SPELLBINDER. HP299063/01. 9/21/06. Breeders: Lynn B. DePrizio and Carol E. Stuart. By Ch. Tiarra's Rembrandt – Ch. Karlyn Mazquerade, RN, CGC, TT. Owners: Lynn B. DePrizio and Carol E. Stuart

Absent - ANOTAK LUXOR. HP233883/04. 7/17/06. Breeders: Roger and Joyce Katona. By Ch. Rainmaker Forever More, CD, SC – Ch. Majenkir My Wynter Whimsical. Owners: Joyce and Roger Katona

Futurity Senior Dogs, 21 months and under 24 - OTHER ENTRIES

Absent - CH. PO DUSHAM RED RAGTOP REFLECTIONS. HP224826/02. 5/12/06. Breeders: Rhanda Glenn, Frank Murphy and Cherie Hunchak. By Ch. Sylvan Artesian – Ch. Po Dusham Scarlet Ribbons. Owners: Rhanda Glenn and Frank Murphy

Absent - REFLECTIONS ON A HANDSOME BOY. HP224826/01. 5/12/06. Breeders: Rhanda Glenn, Frank Murphy and Cherie Hunchak. By Ch. Sylvan Artesian – Ch. Po Dusham Scarlet Ribbons. Owner: Rhanda Glenn

Absent - GANYMED ZE DVORA KRALOVE. HP241472/01. 6/11/06. Breeders: Helena Buroh and Marina Pearce. By Ch. Raynbo's Al-Ha-Nissim, JC – Fanuschka Ze Dvora Kralove. Owner: Marina Pearce

Absent - VITRINA CORONA OF MTN MYSTS. HP213979/03. 4/27/06. Breeder: Valori Vig Trantanella. By Vitrina Sylvan The Rainmaker – Ch. Vitrina Northern Lights. Owner: Valori Vig Trantanella and Dani and Toni Pomasl

Futurity Junior Bitches, 6 months and under 9 - OTHER ENTRIES

ORONZOVA OKTOBERFEST. HP277514/10. 10/15/07. Breeder: Suzanne Deghi. By Ch. Sunburst Huntsman at Mechta – Ch. Virshina Oronzova Sweet Sizzle, JC. Owners: Laurie Bradshaw and Bryan Bear

LAST TANGO OF STAR CANYON. HP284840/03. 10/6/07. Breeders: Sally Barron, Christa Cordtz and Sidney Weinstein. By Ch. Belarus The Rapture, CD, SC – Pickle Hills Princess II. Owners: Sally Barron, Christa Cordtz and Sidney Weinstein

DENDY VIRSHINA NERIDA. HP277939/01. 8/5/07. Breeders: Joe and Maggie Michael and Todd and Toby Brandtman. By Maxwell's Silver Hammer of Paradise – Ch. Virshina Elizabeth II. Owners: Joe and Maggie Michael 083 SUNBURST DIE FLEDERMAUS ADELE. HP291402/03. 9/7/07. Breeders: Garnett Thompson and Karen and Mavis Greenhill. By Ch. Sunburst Victory - Ch. Sunburst Sisqyou at Rushwind. Owners: Garnett Thompson and Karen and Mavis Greenhill

BAREFOOT CONTESSA OF STAR CANYON. HP284840/04. 10/6/07. Breeders: Sally Barron, Christa Cordtz and Sidney Weinstein. By Ch. Belarus The Rapture, CD, SC – Pickle Hills Princess II. Owners: Sally Barron, Christa Cordtz and Sidney Weinstein

DENDY VIRSHINA JILLI RADOST. HP277939/02. 8/5/07. Breeders: Joe and Maggie Michael and Todd and Toby Brandtman. By Maxwell's Silver Hammer of Paradise – Ch. Virshina Elizabeth II. Owners: Lynda and Kirk Gillaspey

KYROV'S FASCINATING RHYTHM. HP280973/02. 10/15/07. Breeders: Amy Sorbie, Sue Cookenboo and Sara Whittington. By Ch. Laureate Adrienne Luminary – Ch. Kyrov's Imagination Chataqua. Owner: Amy L. Sorbie

ORONZOVA PARTY GIRL IN PARADISE. HP277514/06. 10/15/07. Breeder: Suzanne Deghi. By Ch. Sunburst Huntsman at Mechta – Ch. Virshina Oronzova Sweet Sizzle, JC. Owners: Todd and Toby Brandtman

SUNBURST INDRA. HP276659/03. 7/27/07. Breeders: Garnett Thompson and Stuart McGraw. By Ch. V'Indra's O'Keefe of Sunburst – DC Sunburst Halston at Thistledown, SC. Owner: Garnett Thompson and Stuart McGraw

ORONZOVA MARDI GRAS AT DENDY. HP277514/01. 10/15/07. Breeder: Suzanne Deghi. By Ch. Sunburst Huntsman at Mechta – Ch. Virshina Oronzova Sweet Sizzle, JC. Owners: Joe and Maggie Michael

RIO BRAVA OF STAR CANYON. HP284840/01. 10/6/07. Breeders: Sally Barron, Christa Cordtz and Sidney Weinstein. By Ch. Belarus The Rapture, CD, SC – Pickle Hills Princess II. Owner: Sally E. Barron

VERA'S ODE TO THE NIGHT WITCH. HP275825/05. 7/31/07. Breeders: J. Brauner and J. McFerrin. By Ch. Manitias Brilliant in Black – Vera's My Sterling Treasure, CD, RE, CGC. Owner: J. Brauner

Absent - JEDAWN'S DAZZLER. HP265981/01. 7/20/07. Breeders: Dawn and Jeff Hall and Shannon Myers. By Kyrov's Confection – Ch. Jubilee's Heavenly Creation, SC. Owners: Dawn and Jeff Hall and Shannon Myers

Absent - LOST CREEK SWEET GRASS. HP284808/01. 9/29/07. Breeder: Helen Brettell. By Ch. Adrienne Zooropa High Performance – Ch. Bonsai Lost Creek Chicory, JC. Owner: Helen Brettell

Absent - SUNBURST IZZADOR REECE. HP276659/05. 7/27/07. Breeders: Garnett Thompson and Stuart McGraw. By Ch. V'Indra's O'Keefe of Sunburst – DC Sunburst Halston at Thistledown, SC. Owners: Adrian and Rebecca Reece

Absent - GRYFFYN'S AEYRIE NOX. HP273978/02. 9/2/07. Breeders: R. Lynn Whitlock and Victor Whitlock. By Ch. Gryffyn's It's All About Me, SC – Ch. Gryffyn's Aeyrie Anduril, JC. Owners: R. Lynn Whitlock and Victor Whitlock

Absent - ORONZOVA TAWNY CHAMPAGNE. HP277514/05. 10/15/07. Breeder: Suzanne Deghi. By Ch. Sunburst Huntsman at Mechta – Ch. Virshina Oronzova Sweet Sizzle, JC. Owner: Suzanne Deghi

Absent - MAJENKIR REGALANYA. HP281608/04. 10/10/07. Breeder: Karen Staudt- Cartabona. By Majenkir Regal By Design – Roscha. Owner: Karen Staudt- Cartabona

Absent - SUNBURST IVANNA. HP276659/04. 7/27/07. Breeders: Garnett Thompson and Stuart McGraw. By Ch. V'Indra's O'Keefe of Sunburst – DC Sunburst Halston at Thistledown, SC. Owner: Garnett Thompson

Absent - ELANCE SITTING PRETTY. 1080412TQ (Canada). 8/7/07. Breeder: Cherie Hunchak. By Eidolon Swordbearer of Elance – Elance Mystic Cequilla. Owners: Anne Quinn and Cherie Hunchak

Absent - RAVENNA QUANTUM LEAP. HP280164/04. 7/30/07. Breeder: Caryl Dumaine. By Ch. Po Dusham Royalist – Ch. Winterwind Beyond Th Willows. Owner: Lou Avant, DVM CAT BALLOU OF STAR CANYON. HP284840/05. 10/6/07. Breeders: Sally Barron, Christa Cordtz and Sidney Weinstein. By Ch. Belarus The Rapture, CD, SC – Pickle Hills Princess II. Owner: Sally E. Barron

Absent - GRYFFYN'S AEYRIE INCENDIO. HP273978/01. 9/2/07. Breeders: R. Lynn Whitlock and Victor Whitlock. By Ch. Gryffyn's It's All About Me, SC – Ch. Gryffyn's Aeyrie Anduril, JC. Owners: R. Lynn Whitlock and Victor Whitlock

Absent - ORONZOVA TASHA'S SNOWY SPREE. HP277514/04. 10/15/07. Breeder: Suzanne Deghi. By Ch. Sunburst Huntsman at Mechta – Ch. Virshina Oronzova Sweet Sizzle, JC. Owner: Dinah O'Brien

Absent - GRYFFYN'S POUR SOME SUGAR. HP287450/02. 10/14/07. Breeders: R. Lynn Whitlock and Victor Whitlock. By Kyrov's Confection – Ch. Gryffyns Aeyrie Alegria, SC. Owners: R. Lynn Whitlock and Victor Whitlock

Absent - MAJENKIR REGALLY BLONDE. HP281608/02. 10/10/07. Breeder: Karen Staudt-Cartabona. By Majenkir Regal By Design – Roscha. Owner: Karen Staudt-Cartabona

Absent - VALKYRIE'S RHYTHM-BLUES KYROV. HP280973/04. 10/15/07. Breeders: Amy Sorbie, Sue Cookenboo and Sara Whittington. By Ch. Laureate Adrienne Luminary – Ch. Kyrov's Imagination Chataqua. Owner: Sue Cookenboo

Absent - ELANCE SLEEPING BEAUTY. 1080412TQ (Canada). 8/7/07. Breeder: Cherie Hunchak. By Eidolon Swordbearer of Elance – Elance Mystic Cequilla. Owner: Cherie Hunchak

Absent - MAJENKIR REGALYA. HP281608/03. 10/10/07. Breeder: Karen Staudt- Cartabona. By Majenkir Regal By Design – Roscha. Owner: Karen Staudt- Cartabona

Absent - KYROV'S I'VE GOT RHYTHM AT JEDAWN. HP280973/03. 10/15/07. Breeders: Amy Sorbie, Sue Cookenboo and Sara Whittington. By Ch. Laureate Adrienne Luminary – Ch. Kyrov's Imagination Chataqua. Owners: Dawn and Jeff Hall and Shannon Myers

Absent - SUNBURST ISABELLA FIORE WHISPER WIND. HP276659/02. 7/27/07. Breeders: Garnett Thompson and Stuart McGraw. By Ch. V'Indra's O'Keefe of Sunburst – DC Sunburst Halston at Thistledown, SC. Owners: Lynn Cordell- Butler and David Butler

Absent - GRYFFYN'S PESKIPIKSI PESTERNOMI. HP273978/04. 9/2/07. Breeders: R. Lynn Whitlock and Victor Whitlock. By Ch. Gryffyn's It's All About Me, SC – Ch. Gryffyn's Aeyrie Anduril, JC. Owners: R. Lynn Whitlock and Victor Whitlock

Absent - MAJENKIR SILVER VANITY. HP281707/01. 10/8/07. Breeders: Karen Staudt- Cartabona and Elisabeth Cologne-Szymanski. By Ch. Majenkir Nearctic – Bookstor Vanity Fair O'Majenkir. Owner: Karen Staudt-Cartabona

Futurity Junior Bitches, 9 months and under 12 - OTHER ENTRIES

Absent - SOHOUNDS MADEMOISELLE. HP260120/01. 4/20/07. Breeder: Sara Ose. By Ch. Greyhaven Brodny Mandrake, CD – Ch. Regius One Star in Sight. Owners: Melissa Pearce and Rebecca Peters-Campbell

Absent - SEABURY SYLVAN SPITFIRE. HP266299/04. 6/11/07. Breeders: Chris and Patti Neale. By DC Sylvan Seabury Virago, SC – Sylvan Amunet, SC. Owner: Dr. James Sillers

Absent - SUMMERSTAR XULTATION. HP264998/03. 5/17/07. Breeder: Leslie E. Henderson. By Ch. Revelstone Gabriel O'Bokhara – Babotjka's Feeriya. Owner: Leslie E. Henderson

Absent - SYLVAN HIGH CLOVER. HP266299/02. 6/11/07. Breeders: Christopher and Patti Neale. By DC Sylvan Seabury Virago, SC – Sylvan Amunet, SC. Owners: Christopher and Patti Neale

Absent - K-C WINDSHEER PINOAKS HOT STUFF. HP268589/02. 7/4/07. Breeders: Kasey A. Nelson, Leah L. Thorp, Lynne M. Gillespie and Pat Hardy. By Mandolin-Mielikki Aloha – Ch. K-C's Echo of the Wild West, JC. Owners: Erica Gardner, Leah L. Thorp and Kasey A. Nelson

Futurity Junior Bitches, 12 months and under 15 - OTHER ENTRIES

NORTH WOODS MAJENKIR MORNING MIST. HP253087/02. 3/25/07. Breeders: Lauri and James Anderson, Karen Staudt-Cartabona and Barbara Todd. By Ch. Zcerlov's Reactor – Majenkir Polly Ana. Owners: Lauri and James Anderson, Karen Staudt-Cartabona and Barbara Todd

LEREAU-KYROV DREAM COME TRUE. HP253358/08. 3/27/07. Breeders: Amy Sorbie and Ruth Herrmann. By Ch. Sunburst Huntsman at Mechta – Ch. Kyrov's Cup Cake. Owner: Ruth Herrmann

Absent - AFANASII BELOZOR INCOGNITO. HP262882/02. 4/11/07. Breeders: R. Neal, S. Moore, T. Neal and S. Liggett. By FC Audruid Bremen's Thorium of Ryhka, SC – FC Avalon What Matters Most, SC. Owners: Rebecca and Tim Neal and Suzanne Liggett

Absent - AFANASII BELOZOR AVALON SUBROSA. HP262882/05. 4/11/07. Breeders: R. Neal, S. Moore, T. Neal and S. Liggett. By FC Audruid Bremen's Thorium of Ryhka, SC – FC Avalon What Matters Most, SC. Owners: Rebecca and Tim Neal and Suzanne Liggett

Absent - RAYNBO'S NUTMEG. HP262588/06`. 3/14/07. Breeders: Roni and Jennifer Zucker. By Majenkir My Crossfire – Ch. Raynbo's Lalique. Owners: Roni and Jennifer Zucker

Absent - NORTH WOODS JANTAR TIMELESS LOVE. HP253087/05. 3/25/07. Breeders: Lauri and James Anderson, Karen Staudt-Cartabona and Barbara Todd. By Ch. Zcerlov's Reactor – Majenkir Polly Ana. Owner: Rita Walker

Absent - AFANASII BELOZOR SURREPTITIOUS. HP262882/08. 4/11/07. Breeders: R. Neal, S. Moore, T. Neal and S. Liggett. By FC Audruid Bremen's Thorium of Ryhka, SC – FC Avalon What Matters Most, SC. Owners: Suzanne Liggett and Rebecca Neal

Futurity Senior Bitches, 15 months and under 18 - OTHER ENTRIES

AGUST'S GALAXY. HP242654/02. 1/7/07. Breeders: Marie Agun and Michelle Rowton. By Ch. Kenai's Aldebaran – Ch. Kenai's Shooting Star. Owner: Marie Agun

AGUST'S ADARA. HP242654/04. 1/7/07. Breeders: Marie Agun and Michelle Rowton. By Ch. Kenai's Aldebaran – Ch. Kenai's Shooting Star. Owner: Marie Agun

Absent - AGUST'S ECLIPSE. HP242654/03. 1/7/07. Breeders: Marie Agun and Michelle Rowton. By Ch. Kenai's Aldebaran – Ch. Kenai's Shooting Star. Owners: Becky Vorpagel and Robert Thilsted

Futurity Senior Bitches, 18 months and under 21 - OTHER ENTRIES

Absent - KIROV ALL AFLAME, JC. HP226598/01. 8/16/06. Breeder: Barbara E. Ewing. By Ch. Avanturin – DC Kirov Monoceros, SC, RN. Owner: Barbara E. Ewing

Absent - MASKOVA ISADORA OF MAJENKIR. HP227413/05. 8/21/06. Breeders: E. Cologne Szymanski, K. Staudt-Cartabona and Kit Kirby. By Ch. Majenkir Proud of Himself – Majenkir Bella Conbrio Ybrik. Owners: Elisabeth Cologne- Szymanski, James Szymanski and Karen Staudt-Cartabona

Absent - KELCOROV'S I'M PERFECT. HP236450/05. 10/10/06. Breeder: Bunny Kelley. By Kelcorov's Walks on Water – Ch. Kelcorov's Kiss This, JC. Owner: Linda Kerlin

Absent - ANOTAK MANDALAY BAY. HP233883/02. 7/17/06. Breeders: Roger and Joyce Katona. By Ch. Rainmaker Forever More, CD, SC – Ch. Majenkir My Wynter Whimsical. Owners: Joyce and Roger Katona

Absent - CH. ANOTAK'S TREASURE ISLAND AT LA VERITE, JC. HP233883/03. 7/17/06. Breeders: Roger and Joyce Katona. By Ch. Rainmaker Forever More, CD, SC – Ch. Majenkir My Wynter Whimsical. Owners: Joyce and Roger Katona and Richard Mason Terry

Futurity Senior Bitches, 21 months and under 24 - OTHER ENTRIES

Absent - ELANCE REFLECTION OF FAITH. HP224826/08. 5/12/06. Breeders: Rhanda Glenn, Frank Murphy and Cherie Hunchak. By Ch. Sylvan Artesian – Ch. Po Dusham Scarlet Ribbons. Owner: Cherie Hunchak

Absent - CH. REFLECTIONS JUST DREAM. HP224826/07. 5/12/06. Breeders: Rhanda Glenn, Frank Murphy and Cherie Hunchak. By Ch. Sylvan Artesian – Ch. Po Dusham Scarlet Ribbons. Owners: Rhanda Glenn and Frank Murphy

Absent - ZABAVA TIVOLI. HP221282/02. 4/21/06. Breeders: Irina Terra, Kristina Terra and John S. Lee. By Ch. Zabava Mercury, JC – Ch. Zabava Winter Berry, JC. Owners: Irina Terra, Kristina Terra and John S. Lee

Absent - ZABAVA TUNDRA OF TBILISI. HP221282/04. 4/21/06. Breeders: Irina Terra, Kristina Terra and John S. Lee. By Ch. Zabava Mercury, JC – Ch. Zabava Winter Berry, JC. Owners: Stephanie L. Gibson and James F. and Joyce R. Gibson

Futurity Stud Dog Class - OTHER ENTRIES

EIDOLON SWORDBEARER OF ELANCE. HP229135/04. 5/9/06. Breeder: Connie Taylor, By Po Dusham As You Like It – Ch. Wind n' Satin Over The Edge. Owner: Cherie Hunchak

CH. ZABAVA MERCURY, JC. HN007605/02. 7/11/02. Breeders: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra. By Mariza Forever Glacial – Ch. Zabava Winter Berry, JC. Owners: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra

CH. SUNBURST HUNTSMAN AT MECHTA. HP039192/02. 1/11/03. Breeders: G. Thompson, R. Terry and T. Trikosko. By Ch. Chataqua's Valimir of Kyrov, SC – Ch. Sunburst Amazingrace Troybhiko. Owners: Garnett Thompson and Marilyn and Stuart McGraw

CH. BELARUS THE RAPTURE, CD, SC. HM821825/01. 1/1/99. Breeder: Christa Cordtz. By Ch. Meyta's Dostoyevski – Ch. Rancho Gabriel Magic Vixen, CDX, JC. Owner: Christa Cordtz

Absent - CH. SEABURY MOONLIT CORVETTE. HM998161/04. 3/8/02. Breeder: Dr. Jim Sillers. By Ch. J.A.Y. Seabury JP Japaneski Bokhara – Ch. Seabury Celtic Moonbeam. Owner: John and Lorrie Scott

Futurity Brood Bitch Class - OTHER ENTRIES

CH. KENAI'S SHOOTING STAR. HM891371/07. 5/7/00. Breeder: Michelle Luckey-Rowton. By Ch. Kenai's Keys to Imagination – Sebranova's Ramunder of Kenai. Owners: Marie Agun and Michelle Rowton

VERA'S MY STERLING TREASURE, CD, RE, CGC. HM959458/03. 3/26/01. Breeders: Jean Brauner and K. Boro. By Falconcrag Orestes – Vera's Lord Have Mercy, CD, CGC. Owners: Jean E. Brauner and Janis McFerrin

CH. VIRSHINA ORONZOVA SWEET SIZZLE, JC. HP048461/02. 1/28/03. Breeders: Chris Bradley and Suzanne Deghi. By Ch. Oronzova Virshina Play With Fire, CD, MX, AXJ, JC – Ch. Virshina Sweet Pea, CD, JC. Owner: Suzanne Deghi

CH. ADRIENNE WIND ROSE. HM923694/03. 10/4/00. Breeder: J.A. Leikam. By Ch. Fawnwood Minstrel of the Wind – Ch. Adrienne Candle in the Wind. Owners: J.A. Leikam and P.A. Anderson

PICKLE HILL'S PRINCESS II. HM956990/03. 2/10/01. Breeder: Fern Lockrem. By Pickle Hill's Geoffry – Pickle Hill's Voir Dir. Owners: Sidney Weinstein

CH. REGIUS ONE STAR IN SIGHT. HM816779/07. 11/17/98. Breeder: Doreen Carlstad. By Ch. Koroba's Yukon Gold – Ch. Regius Twice Thrilling. Owner: Doreen Carlstad

Absent - CH. KELCOROV'S KISS THIS, JC. HP131118/01. 11/4/04. Breeder: Bunny Kelley. By Ch. Zabava Mercury, JC – Ch. Kelcorov's On The Wild Side, JC. Owner: Bunny Kelley

FUTURITY JUDGE'S GENERAL COMMENTS by Lynne Bennett:

I was pleased with the overall quality of this year's puppies, especially in both the 6-9 month classes. These were the two hardest classes to judge as I liked a lot of the puppies standing but with the way the flooring was, and puppies being puppies, it was difficult to see some of their movement. I found that all bites were correct with very few missing teeth. I was looking for overall balance, meaning all parts, standing, side movement and correct coming and going.

When it was time to judge my Best in Futurity I was satisfied with my four choices. My final decision was based on overall balance and nit-picking the finer qualities like a dark eye and dark pigment. My Best in Futurity was Ravenna Fourth Dimension. He had all of the qualities I was looking for and was presented to perfection, never putting a foot wrong. My Best Opposite Sex Majenkir Capricious also had all the qualities I was looking for but on this day I found the puppy boy to be more together.

Stud Dog: Majenkir Regal By Design. His get were consistent both standing and moving; both won their futurity classes.

Brood Bitch: Majenkir Polly Ana. Her get were balanced and sound. To my surprise, I found out after the judging that the stud dog and brood bitch winners were littermates.

Although I was pleased with the overall quality, some of my observations on what we need to watch are:

• The shoulder assembly: it is one of the hardest things to correct and I found a few shoulders either lacking in upper or lower arm or both.

• There were several straight rears with a few high and narrow hocks.

• Eyes: our standard calls for a somewhat oblique dark eye. To me a dark eye is black, dark brown or even medium brown, not light brown. A light eye takes away from the expression and I saw several light eyes and some that were more rounded rather than oblique eyes.

• A few tails had kinks or were ring tails. I feel the tail is part of the entire structure and affects the overall movement of the dog.

I was thrilled and honored to be chosen by the breeders to judge this year's futurity. Special thanks to my ring steward Karen Mays for keeping things moving.

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