From Susan Norris-Jones: We just HAVE to tell the world about last weekend. Bob and Dash (grandfather and grandson) each went Best in Show (Show 1 and Show 2), Bob went Reserve BIS (Show 4) at the International Show in Washington, and Best Veteran in Show twice. Both handled by Rowan, with assistance by fiancé Luke Baggenstos (some of you may remember him from the National weekend in California – he handled our Umi to WB at the Regional).

Oh, Bob is Ryuukyuumaru Go Gold Typhoon (almost 10) and Dash is Katai`s Daichi no SunoJo (bred by Bonnie Gibbons).

Pictures to come later.

Only one lonesome group placement this week. But it’s a nice one

Buddy (Ch. Jogoso’s Fool for Love)  and Austin McCarty teamed up for a Group III at Silver Bay KC (2) under Mrs. Wendy Paquette. Even though my favorite color for a rosette is obviously blue, I do think the yellow ones are awfully pretty!

Ch. Jososo's Fool for Love, a Shibaweb photo from the 2009 National Specialty collection

I will have a complete show report later this week for the International KC of Chicago which I attended for two days this past weekend. My feet still hurt from all the walking …

http://www.dogchannel.com/dog-news/2010/02/16/meet-westminster-s-oldest-and-youngest-dogs.aspx

“At 12 ½ years old, a Shiba Inu, Ch. Taichung Koro Niji, is the oldest dog competing in Westminster 2010. Despite his age, the Shiba, nicknamed Mr. Miyagi, is “healthy as a horse” and still acts as if he’s 4 years old, says owner and handler Alyssa Goldman of Rockaway, N.J.

“I only hope that I age as gracefully as he does,” Goldman says.

Goldman said she began showing Mr. Miyagi when he was just a puppy, and, in 2001 at the ripe old age of 4 years old, the Shiba made his debut at Westminster.

 Now he is a seasoned veteran, having competed in the event five times, Goldman said.”

Last week I did the blog right away on Monday and then found out there were two wins ON Monday that I didn’t publicize. Technically Monday falls into this week anyway!

On Monday, February 15 th it was a double whammy for shibas at Colorado KC as Sky, Ch. Justa Setsuzan Roki Yama’s Azorra received a Group IV from Mr. Arley Hussin, AND Breezy Kuehler was Best Junior Handler again, over about 40 other juniors this time. The junior judge was Ms. Dorothy Taylor.

Ch. Justa Setsuzan Roki Yama's Azorra, photo courtesy of Bill Fletcher

Breezey going BJH in CO, Photo courtesy of Bill Fletcher

Then on Saturday, February 20th, after a quick trip home from his AOM at the Garden, Ch. Roscka’s Bitjutsu No Sasaku was Group III at Guadalupe Valley KC (1) under Mr. Jon R. Cole.

Ch. Sonkei Ichi Ryu at Pendragon, photo courtesy of Lori Pendragon

Rounding out the weekend with a Group IV at Cyclone County KC of Ames was Ichi, Ch. Sonkei Ichi Ryu at Pendragon. Judge was Mrs. Nancy Smith Hafner.

Also congratulations to Jane Chapin who finished her bred by dog J-Ann’s Wild Cat out in Des Moines with 2 Best of Winners. That was quick and I’m most happy that I will not have to worry about competing with him at upcoming shows!

J-Ann's Wild Cat, a Shibaweb photo 2010

SHIBA INU
Judge: Ms. Maxine Beam
Day: February 15, 2010
Time: 12:30
Ring: 5

Best of Breed

10 Ch Dragon House Mr Jones
Breed: Shiba Inu
Sex: Dog
AKC: NP 17831001
Date of Birth: May 28, 2007
Breeder: Sandi M Smith & Leslie Engen
Sire: Ch San Jo American Idol
Dam: San Jo Prou Mary
Owner: Sandi M Smith

Best of Opposite Sex

21 Ch San Jo She’s On Fire
Breed: Shiba Inu
Sex: Bitch
AKC: NP 05476301
Date of Birth: December 08, 2003
Breeder: Leslie Ann Engen
Sire: Ch Kairi Go Ryukyu Uruma
Dam: San Jo Sum Like It Hot
Owner: Lisa Paquarello VMD & Leslie Engen

Award of Merit

15 Ch Roscka’s Bijutsu No Sosaku
Breed: Shiba Inu
Sex: Dog
AKC: NP 12304702
Date of Birth: September 20, 2005
Breeder: Carla Ross
Sire: Ch Stammlock’s Daikichi
Dam: Ch Shakori Evening Blessing CD RN
Owner: Brenda Richardson & Carla Ross

Award of Merit

24 Ch Jogoso’s Notorious
Breed: Shiba Inu
Sex: Dog
AKC: NP 05301201
Date of Birth: January 02, 2004
Breeder: Glen Ozasa & Susanne Ozasa
Sire: Daruma No Kozo Go Iwakuni Darumasow
Dam: Ch Desert Shiba’s Sakura No Hana
Owner: Susanne Ozasa & Glen Ozasa

Determined to be prompt this week, I’ve already looked at AKC’s site and of course, nothing has been posted yet, but it’s only 7am! I do have one report to update for last week, a puppy named Pacific Rim’s Sugar Pi Honey Bunch was awarded Puppy Group First at Lost Dutchman KC on February 7th. Louise … if you’re reading this, please send photo and details about your little girl!
Now, after working on the “Garden Shibas” it is now 8:28am and results
have come in, yay!

Ch. Midnight Sun Copper Akainami RE, a Shibaweb photo from the 2009 National Specialty collection

In Texas at the West Texas KC, shibas twostepped their way into the group
ring and came out with a couple of white rosettes. First on the 13th was Miss
Dixie Woooo Be under Mr. Norman Patton. This is a completely new name to me, if
anyone has a photo please send. The following day it was another bitch that
prevailed under Mrs. Mildred K. Bryant with a Group IV for Ch. Midnight Sun
Copper Akainami RE (isn’t she from Alaska?)

Tammy Szabo evidently made it through the storms to Indianapolis safely and
got a beautiful red rosette for Rowdy, Ch. Tobishi’s Rough ‘N Ready from Mrs.
Jean Fournier at Central Indiana KC. That’s his second placement in as many
weekends, he’s on a roll!

Ch. Tobishi's Rough N' Ready, a Shibaweb photo 2010

Up in Linn County, Oregon, it was another “twofer” with Mamiya’s
New Moon of Sunrise taking Group IV under Gary L. Doerge and the following day
another class dog Kawamaisou’s All That Jazz with a Group IV under Christine
Salyers Anderson.

Last but not least, Breezy Kuehler was Best Junior Handler under Mrs. Barbara
J. Young at the Plum Creek KC in Colorado with an entry of about 75 juniors! Go
Breezy! This was on February 13th and I believe she was showing Ch. Justa One in
a Million.

Breezy wins BJH, Photo courtesy of Bill Fletcher

As always, I am pleased to publish photos of the winning dogs if they are available!

Now onto the news from “the Garden.” Westminster Kennel Club is considered to be one of the big shows in the U.S. Only champions are eligible to enter and up till a few years ago it was often the source of heartbreak when an entry didn’t make it for a favorite dog. However these days the top five dogs (by dogs defeated in their own breed) in each breed are issued an invitation and have a chance to enter before it’s opened up to everyone else.

Just checked the judging schedule and shibas will be on today

RING FIVE
JUDGE: Miss Maxine V. Beam (no relation to me!)
3201 River Park Dr. Apt. 1030, Ft. Worth, TX 76116

12:30 PM
8 - Chow Chows (7-1)
20 - Shiba Inu (14-6)

Here is a listing of the shibas that are entered

5 Ch Taichung Kokoro Of Niji Sex: MaleAKC: NM 73476904 Date of Birth: July 21, 1997 Breeder: Laura Perkinson Sire: Ch K-B Southern Gentleman Dam: Taichung Annie Get Your Gun Owner: Alyssa & Bruce Goldman	That’s not a misprint folks, this dog is going to be 13 in July and Miyagi is the oldest entry showing at the Garden this year! Kudos to the veteran dog and his mom Alyssa. Mr. Miyagi's photo by Sky Van Saun from his owner's site
6 Ch Innisfree Sumo Warrior CrudoSex: Dog AKC: NP 11982901 Date of Birth: January 25, 2006 Breeder: Kathleen Kanzler Sire: Ch Innisfree Tali-Mon Dam: Ch Skrimshaw’s Hikari Owner: Antoinette Crudo	No photo available
7 Ch River Winds Black Ice At Tengai Sex: Dog AKC: NP 22810501 Date of Birth: December 17, 2008 Breeder: Gibbs Burch Sire: Ch Kokukenryuu Amamisou Dam: Ch River Winds Serendipity Owner: Philip Scala & Gibbs Burch	This lovely young black and tan male is just starting out his career but already is a multiple BOB winner. Photo from his owner's site
8 Ch Tengai’s Stealing Hearts At Bali Hai Sex: Bitch AKC: NP 20694301 Date of Birth: July 31, 2008 Breeder: Philip Scala & Cynthia Scala Sire: Ch Kokukenryuu Amamisou Dam: Ch Asahannas Gingersnap Of Tengai Owner: Kathi Willi-Melton & Philip Scala	photo from the Bali Hai site
9 Ch Kyuudou Go Minato Kouzansou Sex: Dog AKC: NP 20572201 Date of Birth: July 26, 2005 Breeder: Toru Fujimura Sire: Shundou Go Enshuu Hirosesou Dam: Sachihime Go Ashikaga Souunsou Owner: Yori Green & Masakazu Sato	Wow, didn’t know that Yori entered! That’s a long trip from here!  Kyuudou was Jun Saikosho at the Shiba Classic in 2009.
10 Ch Dragon House Mr Jones Sex: Dog AKC: NP 17831001 Date of Birth: May 28, 2007 Breeder: Sandi M Smith & Leslie Engen Sire: Ch San Jo American Idol Dam: San Jo Proud Mary Owner: Sandi M Smith	No need to introduce Mr. Jones, he’s been featured here on the blog several times. WD three days to finish at the 2008 National Specialty weekend, BW at the 2009 Canadian National Specialty, World Dog Show BOB winner, 2x Eukanuba winner and BBE Group Placer in 2008. a Shibaweb photo from the 2008 National Specialty weekend collection
11 ”Ch Bali Hai’s Snap, Crackle And Pop” Sex: Dog AKC: NP 19695402 Date of Birth: April 04, 2008 Breeder: Kathi Willi-Melton Sire: Akara-BaliHai’s Mr Fancy Pants Dam: Zen’s Madame Butterfly Of Bali Hai Owner: Kathi Willi-Melton	Mochi, from the Bali Hai Shibas site
12 Ch Ranchlake’s Telliquah Sex: Bitch AKC: NP 19477101 Date of Birth: April 02, 2008 Breeder: Denise Onstott & Dorothy Warren & Vesta Hevia Sire: Ch Ranchlake’s Show Stopper Dam: Ch Ranchlake’s Beatrix Potter Owner: Pam Smith & Victor Smith
14 Ch Ranchlake’s Aki Kohana Sex: Bitch AKC: NP 17468301 Date of Birth: August 19, 2007 Breeder: Dorothy Warren Sire: Ch Tanasea’s Tetsu Go Taimatsu Dam: Ch K Loto No Lucky Lady Ranchlake Owner: Jeff & Cindy Nelson & Dorothy Warren	One of last year’s top bitches, loved her the first time I saw her even though she wouldn’t walk on a lead a Shibaweb photo from the 2009 National Specialty weekend
15 Ch Roscka’s Bijutsu No Sosaku Sex: Dog AKC: NP 12304702 Date of Birth: September 20, 2005 Breeder: Carla Ross Sire: Ch Stammlock’s Daikichi Dam: Ch Shakori Evening Blessing CD RN Owner: Brenda Richardson & Carla Ross	A lovely sesame dog from the Midwest, and has appeared on the Shibaweb.com blog several times because of his group placements.
16 Ch Roscka’s Maryoku Sex: Bitch AKC: NP 16330101 Date of Birth: December 21, 2006 Breeder: Carla Ross Sire: Ch Stammlock’s Daikichi Dam: Ch Shakori Evening Blessing CD RN Owner: Dr Kyle Ross & Carla Ross	Photo from the Roscka's Shiba website
17 Ch Rihatsu Shizu-San Go Satori Sex: Dog AKC: NP 22364502 Date of Birth: January 07, 2009 Breeder: Gigi & Kim Griffith Sire: Tenri Go Etchuu Wakasugisou Dam: Ch Satori’s Seiko Hime Owner: Marci Smilanich & Alice Sakayeda	Shizu just started his career recently and has placed in some tough groups. photo courtesy of Gigi Griffith
18 Ch Sno-Storm’s American Playboy Of Orienta Sex: Dog AKC: NP 22261801 Date of Birth: October 28, 2008 Breeder: Mary Rotkowski & Deanna Rotkowski Sire: Ch Kisaragi No Kotaro Amamisou Dam: Sno-Storm’s One In A Million Owner: Debbie Bexton & Deanna Rotkowski & Mary Rotkowski	Photo from the Sno-Storm's Shiba site
19 Ch Sno-Storm’s Daredevil Sex: Bitch AKC: NP 03540401 Date of Birth: April 25, 2003 Breeder: Deanna & Mary Rotkowski Sire: Ch Fanfair Sno-Storm Ringside Rebel Dam: Yuumi Go Kyouto Takaharasow Owner: Mary & Deanna Rotkowski	a Shibaweb photo from the 2009 National Specialty
20 Ch Innisfree Jo Jo Boxer Sex: Dog AKC: NP 15190901 Date of Birth: October 27, 2006 Breeder: Kathleen Kanzler Sire: Ch Innisfree Skrimshaw Watchman Dam: Ch Innisfree Tora Bora Owner: Kathleen Kanzler	No photo or information available
21 Ch San Jo She’s On Fire Sex: Bitch AKC: NP 05476301 Date of Birth: December 08, 2003 Breeder: Leslie Ann Engen Sire: Ch Kairi Go Ryukyu Uruma Dam: San Jo Sum Like It Hot Owner: Lisa Paquarello VMD & Leslie Engen	The lovely Youmee had a great year last year, lots of breeds, including BISS at the Blue & Gray Regional Shiba Specialty,  multiple group placements, and BOS all three days in NC at the National and accompanying parent club specialties. She was the #1 bitch (All Breed) as well. Photo courtesy of Lisa Pasquarello (HiTorq)
22 Ch Tanasea’s Taimatsu Sex: Dog AKC: NM 93629401 Date of Birth: May 12, 2002 Breeder: Debbie Meador & Mary King Sire: Ch Suzuwaka Go Takahirosow Dam: Ch Tanasea’s Torch Of Zen Owner: Debbie Meador	One of the veterans of the bunch and I’ll bet Suzi-Q is happy to have him out again! Torch photo from the Tanasea Shibas site
23 Ch Justa Wizard Of Oz Sex: Dog AKC: NP 15862403 Date of Birth: November 07, 2006 Breeder: Joan Morningstar & Breanne Kuehler & Lynnette Kuehler & Larry Simons Sire: Ch Akio Chousei Sou Morningstar Dam: Ch Justa One In A Million RN Owner: Breanne Kuehler & Larry Simons & Lynne Kuehler	Ozzie is another top dog from 2009, shown here with one of his “crew” Katrina a Shibaweb photo from the 2009 National Specialty weekend
24 Ch Jogoso’s Notorious Sex: Dog AKC: NP 05301201 Date of Birth: January 02, 2004 Breeder: Glen Ozasa & Susanne Ozasa Sire: Daruma No Kozo Go Iwakuni Darumasow Dam: Ch Desert Shiba’s Sakura No Hana Owner: Susanne Ozasa & Glen Ozasa	Another competitor from the left coast, he has won the breed here before! Rogue was the #1 shiba all-breed last year and also won the first Top Twenty competition. a Shibaweb photo from the 2009 Top Twenty competition
25 Ch Jogoso’s Fool For Love Sex: Dog AKC: NP 08635901 Date of Birth: December 29, 2004 Breeder: Fidencio Pampo & Aida Pampo & Susanne Ozasa Sire: Ch Ozasaso’s Shakespeare Dam: Tenju’s Suzumi Of Jogoso Owner: Mary McCarty & Harold McCarty	The 2009 National Specialty winner accompanied by Austin McCarty. I love this team. a Shibaweb photo from the 2009 National Specialty collection

So who do YOU think is going to win the breed?

Ch. Sno-Storm's Catch Me If You Can, Photo from Sno-Storm website

Updating my last report, please note that there was a group placement that was not reported on AKC’s site probably due to being one of the few shows that are not attended by a rep.

So .. on January 24, a bitch named Ch. Niel-Sans Touch of Kenka took a Group III at Alaska KC under Judge Vincent Grosso. Have tried to locate a photo of this girl to put in the report, but alas no luck! Again, if I’ve missed a placement of any kind, whether it be Puppy Groups, BBE Groups, etc. please be sure to let me know!

Ok, onto week ending 1/31/2009, including two for Ch. Oak’s Fu Yu Kazan Ryuu. He managed a Group II on Saturday under Dr. Gerard Penta and a Group II on Sunday under Barbara Alderman who has often been good to shibas in the group rings. These placements were at Charleston KC 1 & 2. No photo of this dog unfortunately

On January 30, Mrs. Sari Brewster Tietjen awarded a Group IV to Ch. Sno-Storm’s Catch Me If You Can at Erie KC and several hundred miles to the West, Ch. Tobishi’s Rough and Ready was awarded a Group III by judge Steve Hayden.

On January 31st, two more placements. One in the soon to be hopping state of Louisiana at Alexandra KC (2) where Mr. Roy Keiser gave a big yellow rosette to Ch. San Jo I’m a Rock Star. On the left coast it was Ch. Copperdot’s Big Sur taking a lovely red rosette under Mr. Robert Stein.

Ch. Tobishi's Rough and Ready, a Shibaweb photo 2009

Ch. San Jo's I'm A Rock Star

This was my weekend to get to go to a dog show in January. The location was reviewed last year and not much has changed. The bathrooms are still great, although not quite as pristine as last year. Weather was a little bit warmer too.  Jonathan came with on Sunday because he wanted to head over to a fish store after the show and it was on the way, so I have many photos that are at http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=142356&id=52115318911&l=4d9e5dd255 which I’m putting names into in my copious spare time. The short story is Rowdy (Ch. Tobishi’s Rough & Ready) got the breed both days. Monica Flynn’s Finn (say THAT fast three times) was BW on Saturday for his first major, and Jane Chapin’s Jag was BW on Sunday for his second major from BBE. Pat Doescher’s Spring was WB both days but unfortunately did not cross over for the major

First day’s judge was Mr. Dennis McCoy, a well known former poodle handler, and on Sunday we had Mr. Steve Hayden,  who I know showed chihuahuas along with other breeds. Both judges had a nice hand on the dogs, and were on time!  Mr. McCoy had a rather odd way of running his ring, using a backwards triangle but upon closer examination, the ring was set up kinda backwards so I guess it worked for him. Mr. Hayden had his table set up a little closer to the mat than I personally like, but everyone managed to avoid hitting it (and maybe that’s the reason Mr. McCoy did it the way he did!). As I mentioned earlier, Rowdy collected a yellow ribbon in the group on Saturday from Mr. Hayden. Congrats to all the winners!

Because Mickey is getting on and my shows for a while will only be day trips so I can be home to take care of him, thus my next show will be IKC benched shows at the end of February. A lot of people are coming in for that show and I think it will be a fun time. It’s a benched show thus we will have to be there all day and makes for a great place for people to see dogs and talk to people about the breed.

Ch. Copperdot's Big Sur, Photo courtesy of Diana Smiley

Just looking though the AKC Events results for shiba group placements for week ending 2/7 and finally found a Group III for Ch. Cantebriar’s Hot Toddy. The judge was Mrs. Jean Fournier who recently judged our National and she likes her shibas in the group too. And I guess that’s it for this week.

Good luck to everyone who fought their way through some really nutty weather to some of the shows this week and to everyone competing at Westminster. As soon as I hear any reports I will let you know!

Ch. Cantebriar's Hot Toddy, photo from the Cantebriar site

Yes, I’m late … life occurs, however there are no shiba group placements this week so maybe it’s just karma. So let’s get started with the ones from last weekend and then I’ll talk just a little about this weekend!

A new dog hits the big rings section this week. Ch. Rihatsu Shizu-San Go Satori strutted his stuff at Sammamish KC in Puyallup WA on January 17, 2010 and picked up a lovely white rosette (that’s a Group Fourth for anyone that doesn’t know) from Judge Rita Holloway. According to the report there were 233 dogs entered in the Non-Sporting Group so that’s a pretty hefty number of points available!

Thanks to Gigi Griffith for the photo of  Shizu

Ch. Rihatsu Shizu-San Go Satori, photo courtesy of Gigi Griffith

Not to be outdone, Ch. San Jo’s Juicy Gossip also took a Group IV at Puyallup Dog Fanciers on January 18, 2010. Gus received this award from Richard G. Beauchamp.

Shibaweb photo from 2009 National weekend

Gus and Tia also took least a couple of breeds at the shows in Portland this past weekend. Also heard via the grapevine that Laura Perkinson’s Oso got a breed as well, and that Lisa Pasquarello finished her Stewie with 3 majors! Her MeMe was also WB the last day of the circuit. Closer to me in Des Moines, Jane Chapin’s Jag was BW both days, Carla Ross & Brenda Richardson’s sesame boy Ku picked up a couple of breeds, and Brenda’s bitch Tatsuiwa Dragon’s Flame was WB on Sat and RWB on Sun (note: this is an addition/correction to the original post), swapping awards with the Trimble’s Takara (related to the mouseman, a great granddaughter I think) who was RWB the first day and WB the other. Feel free to add updates in the comments!

I finally have a show this weekend in Grayslake! It’s my first show since the National in October, hope I remember what to do

Happy New Year to everyone! Did I take a long vacation? No (sadly!), I just didn’t have much to report in the way of show wins.

The National  Specialty winner for 2009, Buddy has taken care of that and jumped into the running again as one of our top shibas in the U.S. On January 10th, Ch. Jogoso’s Fool For Love, picked up a Group III at the Kennel Club of Palm Springs awarded by Mr. Zell Von Pohlmann. Congrats to Austin & Buddy!

Ch. Jogoso's Fool For Love, a Shibaweb photo from the 2009 National Specialty weekend

One lonely placement for what used to be the last weekend of dog shows for the year. But I think now there are some in California just before and after New Year’s. Poor handlers, they don’t get a break

So Ban ventured out to the snowy Midwest … only didn’t realize he was in better shape here than home where nearly two feet fell! Not sure if handler Chris Berg has yet gotten home! Jon Cole was judging the Non-Sporting group at Skokie Valley KC in Rosemont and found Ch. Banshou Go Ryuukyuu Oruma worthy of the 4th place rosette. I assume this is his last placement for the year unless he’s going to jetset out to Cali. It was a good year for him.

Ch. Banshou Go Ryuukyuu Oruma at the NSCA Specialty the day before the 2009 National. A Shibaweb photo.