2006 National Specialty - Olympia, WA - May 22-27, 2006

General Specials CRITIQUE by Espen Engh:

BOB critique: see Veteran Bitch 7-10 years.

BOS was won by Ch. Laureate Adrienne Luminary: a most handsome, very high-quality stallion of a male. I was very particularly impressed with his overall balance and outline, which he kept at all times on the move. He represented the optimal balance between elegance and substance. He has a beautiful expression from dark, well-shaped eyes, strong and crested neck, balanced angulation both ends. He was an excellent mover; sound and typical from all angles. I was surprised to learn that he was already six years old as he looked like he still has the best to come. He made a stunning pair with BOB-winning veteran bitch.

I would also like to make a special mention of the recipients of the Awards of Merit that have not already been mentioned, however I did not take down any notes about them and thus cannot give an individual critique of each of them. I found them all very worthy of their champion titles and their AOMs:

DC Sylvan Seabury Virago
Ch. Jubilee Mists of Eden, CGC
Ch. Kansai'z Elsa
DC Golightly Glacis Lereau, SC
Ch. Rising Star's Liberty Belle
Ch. Irishbrook Lovely Lady

DOGS, 6 months and under 9 - CRITIQUE by Espen Engh

Reasonable class with some very good puppies

1) Wind 'N Satin Fledge V Coburn: solid black male with an impressive silhouette. Masculine head that needs to gain some more chiselling with age. Complete dentition. Elegant neck, well angulated in front, moderate behind. Pleasing topline. Correct spring of rib. Excellent coat quality. Correct hare feet. Moved in sync from the side but needs to stabilize behind.

2) Rising Star Yanni: big, powerful, masculine dog, very well developed for his age with a strong body, well angulated in front. I would like his head more refined and his ears higher set. Balanced angulation. Deep and capacious body. Excellent coat. Moved well from the side but tended to crab coming and going.

3) L'Bjorzoi's Gypsy Fire of Sunburst: instantly attractive brindle and white dog with elegance and plenty of quality. Beautiful head but prefer more width of underjaw. Elegant neck. Moderate but balanced angulation front and rear. Unfortunately he tends to roach his back which also restricts his side movement and I would like him to cover more ground both standing and moving.

4) L'Bjorzoi's Red Thunder: masculine red and white dog, attractive standing still. Well developed body, well angulated both ends. Does not need to gain any more bone. Deep and capacious body. Would prefer complete dentition. Not very coordinated in movement, crabbing coming and going and tucking himself up. If he can get control over his legs, this dog has very good potential.

DOGS, 6 months and under 9 - OTHER ENTRIES

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

ZOOROPA LAUREATE HIGH BANKS OF BRISTOL. HP177595/02. 9/30/05. Breeders: Patty Hull and Monica Barry. By Ch. Zooropa's Singular Sensation – Ch. Laureate Adrienne Taking Flight. Owner: Patty Hull

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

MANDOLIN-MIELIKKI MAHALO. HP185516/01. 10/1/05. Breeders: Pat Hardy and Renee McCartin. By DC Mandolin-Mielikki The Dance, CD, SC, CGC, TDI – Witchcraft Spirit of the Tsar. Owner: Pat Hardy

Absent - KANSAI'Z MONTEFORTE. HP180614/06. 9/22/05. Breeder: Karen Murray. By Ch. Kansai'z Realgar – Ch. Wind 'n Satin Jagged Edge, SC. Owners: Jean Patten and Janice McMinn

Absent - ARIA'S GILTEDGED DEVIL. HP191778/03. 10/13/05. Breeder: Rita M. Linck. By Ch. Svora's Sentinel – Hound Hollow Dream Goddess. Owner: S. Michele Ray

Absent - KYROV'S ORION OF BERKUT. HP182684/04. 9/27/05. Breeders: Amy Sorbie and Ted Ferris. By Ch. Chataqua's Sparkle of Kyrov – Royale Gentle Wind Ode to Joy. Owner: Heather Hendrix

DOGS, 9 months and under 12 - CRITIQUE by Espen Engh

Reasonable class with outstanding winner

1) Golightly Yannick Brolin: Very handsome dog of excellent type and quality. He has come a long way already. Masculine head that still needs to finish but has excellent potential. Correct bite. Long neck. Balanced angulation in front. Excellent topline. He has a deep body with correct spring of rib. Strong, wide thighs. Would have preferred somewhat longer hare feet. One of the soundest movers in the whole show. An excellent dog to go over, not in full coat which makes him look not quite as attractive from a distance as he really is. A dog with an excellent future and Best Puppy in Show.

2) Rajalinjan Halis: powerful, very sound dog and a very good mover but not nearly as generous and shapely as the winner. Well-shaped, masculine head, excellent small ears. Strong neck. Rather straight in pasterns and short catlike feet but apart from that well constructed. Quite nicely proportioned but needs to develop in shape and outline but impressive in movement.

3) Karizma Savladai Ricky Ricardo: elegant and eye-catching white and dark sable male. Beautiful head but his expression is spoiled by unpigmented third eyelid. Long neck, could be smoother set and tendency to ewe neck. Excellent topline, broad croup and strong thighs, very good legs and feet. Does not come into his own in movement, needs more ring training and tends to lift his tail high.

4) Davmoor Vision Keeper: pleasing tricolor dog with a good balance between the front and the rear. Nice head, if a little short. Very good ears. Tendency to ewe neck. Correct feet. Has a nice enough topline standing but looses it on the move and lacks a tuck-up to his underline. Tends to crab coming and going.

DOGS, 9 months and under 12 - OTHER ENTRIES

ZVJOZDNIJ BARHAT. HP174561/01. 6/4/05. Breeder: Rasma Ergle. By Michelangelo Hegerova – Vedunja Iz Razdolia. Owner: Carol Enz

GOLIGHTLY BROLIN SELLECK. HP157277/01. 5/28/05. Breeders: Kerstin Brolin and Marcella Zobel. By Ch. Perchotin's Ivor, JC – DC Brolin's Golightly Hurricane, SC. Owners: Kerstin Brolin and Marcella Zobel

Absent - DAVMOOR MIDSUMMER NITE AT NORTH WOODS. HP162181/01. 6/12/05. Breeder: Diane Davis. By Kenai's Spirit of North Woods – DC Meadowcreek Light In The Sky, SC. Owners: James and Lauri Anderson

Absent - DAVMOOR RIVER DANCE. HP162181/02. 6/12/05. Breeder: Diane Davis. By Kenai's Spirit of North Woods – DC Meadowcreek Light In The Sky, SC. Owner: Diane Davis

DOGS, 12 months and under 18 - CRITIQUE by Espen Engh

A class with some very decent males.

1) Phaedra Dracul: powerful, masculine white and brindle dog. Very sound and moved with plenty of energy and suppleness. Masculine head, strong underjaw. Strong neck. Well angulated front. Deep and capacious chest. Needs to fine down with age and add some more elegance. In truly excellent muscle condition. Correct feet. Excellent coat. Could not be denied on his construction and soundness.

2) Soyara's The Force of Destiny: white and dark sable dog who combines substance and elegance. Masculine high-quality head with beautiful eyes and expression but a little wide in back skull. Excellent neck, well-angulated in front. Not the depth of the winner. Excellent underline but tends to slope a bit in topline standing still but evens out on the move. Correct bone. Well angulated behind. Hare feet. Moved soundly from all angles.

3) Virshina Windsor of Vaschka: big, masculine white and red male with a beautiful silhouette. Long, strong and masculine head, needs to refine with age. Beautiful, long and strong neck. Acceptable front angulation. He scored in depth of chest and topline, excellent coat. Would prefer more bladed bone. Moved narrow behind, otherwise a nice enough mover.

4) Taugo's Gucci: white and cream male, masculine and well balanced. His head is nice enough but his ears are too low set. Moderate neck. Would prefer a better layback of upper arm which is also reflected in his movement. Very nice top- and underline. Strong thighs. Unstable and a bit restricted in front action but moved very well from behind.

DOGS, 12 months and under 18 - OTHER ENTRIES

Cut - IRISHBROOK-AASHTORIA CASSIS. HP144744/03. 2/20/05. Breeders: Michael L and Vicki L. Savage and Robin Riel. By DC Tour De France of the Wild Hunt, CD, SC, TDI, CGC – Ch. Babotjka's Fantaziya, JC. Owners: Michael L. and Vicki L. Savage

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

SVERSHIN KORSAR AT PETYA. HP134873/01. 1/5/05. Breeders: Terry Ann Doane and Karen Gros. By Tzirina Royalfirwrks Svshin – Ch. Svershins Miliy. Owners: Karen and Michael Berry

VERA 'N STERLINGS FLYING EAGLE. HP174478/01. 2/18/05. Breeders: J. and L. Brauner and L. Cole. By Vera's Look of Eagles – Vera's My Sterling Treasure, CD, RA, CGC. Owners: J. and L. Brauner and L. Cole

CARS IVANS FERDINAND. #B3894 (Latvia). 5/2/05. Breeder: H. Urtane. By Velikij Bonapart Iz Razdolia – Borscana Ragdoll. Owner: M.H. Dobrus

DASHADON THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC. HP138880/04. 12/8/04. Breeders: Dennis and Nancy Williams. By Sterling Tangerine Scream – Ch. Dashadon Moondancer. Owners: Dennis and Nancy Williams

GUZZI STEPPES MOONDANZ PARADO. HP159286/02. 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

MYTARKA HUMPHREY BOGART. HP170898/01. 3/19/05. Breeders: J. McLaughlin and Marian D. McNeil. By Ch. Axiom Mytarka Silver Soul – Mytarka Belle Starr. Owner: Marian D. McNeil

LAUREATE BELLA LUNA FLY ME TO THE MOON. HP154543/01. 5/18/05. Breeders: Monica E. Barry and Janis A. Leikam. By Ch. Laureate Gavril Gallant Fox – Ch. Laureate Adrienne Learning to Fly. Owner: Elizabeth A. Moon

DJINNSEEKER ELUSIVE DREAM. HP156858/05. 5/6/05. Breeders: Linda and Edward Bourne. By Ch. Zabava Milky Way, JC – Ch. Majenkir Ksar My Pebble Beach, JC. Owners: Cynthia and Robert Jabour

SUNBURST HEAVEN REIGNS. HP162344/11. 4/22/05. Breeders: Garnett Thompson and Michele Carter. By Ch. That's A Heavenly Hound – Ch. Sunburst Amazingrace at Troybhiko. Owner: Garnett Thompson

ADONIS STEPPES GOLDEN MOON. HP159286/04. 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

PAVO STEPPES DULCET MOONSONG. HP159286/06. 5/24/05. Breeders: Monika Stachon and Jonnie Bradley. By Ch. Revelstone Gabriel O'Bokhara – Ch. Steppes Moonlight Serenade. Owner: Linda Tindle

Absent - KELCOROV'S WALKS ON WATER, JC. HP130487/01. 11/26/04. Breeder: Bunny Kelley. By Kelcorov's Leviathan Talyn, JC – Pickle Hill's Dark Allegory, JC. Owner: Bunny Kelley

DOGS, Novice - CRITIQUE by Espen Engh

Surprisingly good class; all three of them were very good representatives of the breed.

1) Gryffyn's Aeyrie Blade Runner: black and silver dog of excellent type and instantly attractive. Would prefer a little more self-confidence but did not back away. Refined, well-chiseled head, somewhat red-eyed today. Long neck. Moderate angulation in front and would prefer some more spring of pastern. Excellent outline. Strong and wide thighs, well angulated behind. A nice mover from the side but not great, clean coming and going.

2) Symbiont Exemplar: white and black male, very handsome and with excellent curves. Well-chiseled head, also somewhat red-eyed. Excellent neck and beautiful outline. Would prefer some more weight. Well angulated behind. Very unstable in front action but attractive from the side.

3) Firebird Juls Run Like Hell, JC, CGC: Another attractive dog with a very pleasing silhouette. His head is masculine enough. Good neck, correct topline. Straight upper arms and needs to develop more depth of chest. Balanced angulation behind. Very good legs and feet. Moved reasonably soundly from the side and from behind but needs to stabilize in front and was too proud of his tail today.

DOGS, Bred by Exhibitor - CRITIQUE by Espen Engh

This is usually a much stronger class than what I was presented with today.

1) Gryffyn's It's All About Me: typey white and black dog, very attractive. When standing he has just about everything you can ask for but unfortunately he is less impressive in movement. Beautiful head, excellent neck. Moderate but balanced angulation both ends. Very shapely topline, deep chest. Quite sound in movement coming and going but rather restricted from the side.

2) Nonsuch Prairie Smoke: youthful looking white and red. He attracts attention and moved well from the side. Needs to gain some more masculinity with age. Refined head, his bite is bordering on the acceptable. Long neck. Excellent topline. Straight upper arm but stands very well on his legs and moved with plenty of suppleness from the side. Narrow behind.

3) Regius Test for Echo: a rather compact white and brindle male, could be somewhat more elegant. Masculine head. Neck could be longer. Well angulated in front. Deep and capacious chest. Ample topline. Would prefer some more angulation of stifle and hock. Excellent muscular condition. The soundest mover in the class which earned him a placement.

4) Steppes' Azja Tuhajbejowic: elegant black and brindle. Very refined head, excellent expression, great ears. Long neck. Too straight in upper arms and would prefer significantly more weight and muscles, which would improve his overall appearance. Nice topline, moderately angulated behind. Moved light on his feet, unstable in front.

DOGS, Bred by Exhibitor - OTHER ENTRIES

Cut - KATUSHKA'S ROCK STAR. HP095338/01. 4/10/04. Breeder: Joyce E. Law. By J.A.Y. Raijin at Meyta – Ch. Katushka-Kyrov's Splash. Owner: Joyce E. Law

Cut - DAR MOREV'S BRONZE BOHEMIAN. HM967470/03. 5/27/01. Breeder: Barb Solga. By Ch. Morgandell Auburn Sierra – Ch. Dar Morev Madcap Minuet. Owner: Barbara Solga

Cut - SIR LANCELOT OF PARADISE VALLEY, JC. HP081218/02. Breeders: Todd and Toby Brandtman. By DC Sylvan Seabury Virago - Ch. Royale Shalimar of Kyrov, CD, JC. Owners: Todd and Toby Brandtman and Joe and Maggie Michael

WHOME SUPER SAIYAN OF KLASYX, SC. HN003595/01. 5/28/03. Breeder: Jane LC Dennis and Ann M. Stout. By Ch. Chulista Klasyx Runswithwind, SC – FC Klasyx Chulista Wildirishrose, SC. Owners: Jane LC and Anthony Dennis

KYROV'S CONFECTION. HP108344/01. 5/26/04. Breeder: Amy Sorbie. By Ch. Kyrov's Fanfare of the Wild Hunt – Ch. Windlord's Efervesnce of Kyrov. Owner: Amy Sorbie

SEDONA THUNDERING SKY. HP092212/03. 3/12/04. Breeders: Tamara Carey and Cecilia Barnett. By Ch. Rising Star Kristofer Kikuji – Mariza Vamp. Owner: Tamara Carey

FOLLY QTR'S DOBRO ROMUL, JC. HP108448/02. 6/11/04. Breeder: Maggie Rice. By Ch. Astara's Lasting Impressing Lido – Ch. Snowgriffin's Zima Vissalka, SC. Owner: Maggie Rice

Absent - ANOTAK ENCOUNTER WITH A DREAM. HP139738/04. 12/22/04. Breeders: Roger F. and Joyce C. Katona. By Ch. Rainmaker Forever More, CD, SC – Ch. Majenkir My Wynter Whimsical. Owners: Roger F. and Joyce C. Katona

Absent - SYMBIONT SCINTILLATION. HP184527/01. 8/15/04. Breeder: Karen McCormick. By Symbiont Air Strike – Ch. Morgandell Talina. Owner: Karen McCormick

DOGS, American Bred - CRITIQUE by Espen Engh

Overall a class with some pleasing dogs but most of them with some glaring imperfections.

1) Soyara Gandalf at Dana Dan: masculine dog, combining substance with elegance. Powerful, masculine head, excellent expression. Strong neck. Moderately angulated in front. Attractive topline adding a lot to his overall appearance. Deep chest. Excellent croup. Well angulated behind. Good feet. He moved reasonably sound coming and going, acceptable from the side but rather lazy, would have liked to see him spending more energy.

2) Bucksilver Night Flyer Qamyo: a very attractive dog with a smashing expression stemming from a beautiful head and excellent pigmentation. Long neck. Very good layback of upper arm. Very pleasing coat. Correct feet Attractive topline, except for the croup which is sloping too much, cuts him off rather abruptly behind and restricts his ability to extend his hindquarters. Sound enough coming and going.

3) Truhaven Apollo of the Isles: big and strong male, on first sight I thought he would win the class. A bit too strong in head. Strong neck. Excellent depth and width of chest and body. Well angulated behind. Strong bone. Excellent coat. Moved quite well from the side but unacceptable in front, toeing in badly and giving away in pastern to such a degree that he had to pay the penalty.

4) Zhora's Svesda-Regius Alchemy, JC: masculine red and white dog, combining substance with elegance. Quite nice head, would prefer darker eyes. OK neck. Moderately angulated in front and behind. Pleasing topline. Good coat. Overly excited in movement, looses balance, stoops forward and raises his curled tail.

DOGS, American Bred - OTHER ENTRIES

Cut- DAR MOREV'S HINTERLAND DA VINCI. HP134860/04. 10/17/04. Breeder: Barbara J. Solga. By Dar Morev's Bronze Bohemian – Ch. Dar Morev's Hinterland Xena. Owner: Barbara Solga

KATUSHKA-JUBILEE MOVADO. HP134687/01. 11/24/04. Breeders: Joyce Law and Cindi Gredys. By Ch. Jubilee Breath of Life, CD, JC, CGC – Ch. Katushka's-Kyrov's Splash. Owners: Maribeth Bennett and Joyce Law

FIREBIRD JULS ON THE RUN. HP031688/04. 12/5/02. Breeders: C. Miller and J. Hislop. By Ch. Firebird Mirthful Flight, JC, CGC – Yah-Borick Iskra, CGC. Owner: Melissa Egbert

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

ASTARA ZLATKO OF FOLLY QTRS. HP071316/02. 8/29/03. Breeder: Carvey Graves. By Ch. Astara's Lasting Impression Lido – Kyrov Ever Luminous of Astara. Owner: Margaret E. Rice

GHRANGER'S SOME LIKE IT HOT. HP104946/06. 6/2/04. Breeders: Charles and Barbara Mullis. By Jihad's Starry Night, JC – Jihad's Lady of the Canyon. Owners: John Gabbard and Shirley Rinehold

Absent - ELLEN'S THOMAS PAINE. HM960589/02. 7/4/01. Breeder: Ellen M. Hall. By Ch. Ellen's Majenkir Minute Man – Ellen's Forever Young. Owner: Ellen M. Hall and J. Ables

DOGS, Open - CRITIQUE by Espen Engh

A class with several impressive individuals but still a comfortable winner and an easy second.

1) Kenai's Endless Ring of Lite: the star of the first day and one of the stars of the show, very easily the best mover. White with slight brindle markings. Not a big dog but certainly both big and masculine enough. Noble head, moderate neck. Well angulated both ends. Very pleasing, balanced topline. Correct bone, excellent feet. Adequate body volume. A particularly attractive personality with a smile on his face. His side movement is a lesson; so easy, unstrained and balanced with plenty of energy and no apparent effort, good enough coming and going. Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Award of Merit.

2) Gladkii Veter New Year King: very attractive male with particularly impressive silhouette. Beautiful head, pleasing expression. Excellent ears. Strong neck. Well-angulated front. Beautiful, balanced topline. Pleasing body volume. Well angulated behind. Excellent bone. Moved soundly coming and going, quite pleasing from the side but could not compete with the freedom and suppleness of the winner, still RWD.

3) Svora's Shostakovich: another very attractive dog of high quality and with a beautiful outline. Well-shaped, classical head, long neck. Deep chest. Needs some more volume and some more weight. Excellent feet. Not in optimal coat on the day. Moved nicely balanced from the side but not nearly as impressive coming and going.

4) Greyhaven A Glorious Enigma: another attractive dog for his overall make and shape. Not quite the head qualities of those above him. Long neck. Balanced angulation both ends. Beautiful outline, I particularly liked his proportions. Very good bone, OK feet. Good coat. Unstable in front action, acceptable in profile movement.

DOGS, Open - OTHER ENTRIES

CutX2 - RADOST HOBSON DEL VIENTO AGUST. HP049706/07. 3/7/03. Breeders: Barb Binder and Lynda Gillaspey. By Ch. Kenai's Aldebaran – Ch. Santa Clara Del Viento, JC. Owners: Marie Agun and Michelle Rowton

CutX2 - ECHOVESNA'S BEST KEPT SECRET. HM961531/02, 7/8/01. Breeder: Harriet J. Goldner. By Petrikov Echovesna Picasso – Echovesna's Vignette. Owners: Tarja and Randy Kleemola

Cut - KANSAI'Z FANE. HP113466/01. 7/1/04. Breeder: Karen Murray. By Ch. Osdow Av Fjascho, JC – Ch. Wind 'n Satin Color On The Air. Owners: Lynda and Kirk Gillaspey and Karen Murray

Cut - REGIUS VALLEY OF THE MINDS EYE. HP119247/06. 6/9/04. Breeders: Doreen Carlstad and Carol McHugh. By Ch. Regius The Soul of Osiris -–Perchotins Czarina Catherina. Owner: Doreen Carlstad

Cut - ZABAVA METEOR. HN007605/03. 7/11/02. Breeders: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra. By Mariza Forever Glacial – Ch. Zabava Winter Berry, JC. Owner: Yuko Yoshiura

Cut - IOURY KALINOW. HP089079/01. 8/18/03. Breeder: Robert Kalinowski. By Kuskaya's Arak – Starborough Fait Accompli. Owner: Pamela Jo Leichtnam

Cut - MYSTIC ELANCE PRINCEQUILLO. HN011565/01. 12/27/02. Breeders: Laura Van Diest and Cherie Hunchak. By Ch. Elance Mystic El Cid, JC – Ch. Elance Romanza. Owner: Laura Van Diest

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

STONEBAR TRIPLE TIME. HP134672/01. 11/9/99. Breeder: Gina Rose. By Strelkos Wings of Time – Ryazan Marya of Stonebar. Owners: Chris Bradley and Sherry Neigum

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

MYSTIC ELANCE CINQUEPACE. HN011565/03. 12/27/02. Breeders: Laura Van Diest and Cherie Hunchak. By Ch. Elance Mystic El Cid, JC – Ch. Elance Romanza. Owners: Laura Van Diest and Tiffany Zagula

REGIUS MORGANDELL METRONOME. HP109799/01. 5/11/04. Breeders: Doreen Carlstad and Cyndi Dell. By Ch. Kelcorov's Bialar Crais, JC – Ch. Regius On Geomancy. Owners: Sally Stephens and Candace Blomquist

KACHINA-VALESKA DREAM DANCER. HP122248/04. 10/8/04. Breeder: Carol Enz. By Ch. Valeska Wilder Shores of Love – Ch. Valeska Afterglow. Owner: Carol Enz

RADOST AUSTIN DEL VIENTO. HP049706/03. 3/7/03. Breeders: Barbara Binder and Lynda Gillaspey. By Ch. Kenai's Aldebaran – Ch. Santa Clara Del Viento, JC. Owner: Albert Ulrich

KENAI'S SPIRIT OF NORTH WOODS. HN004660/08. 6/18/02. Breeders: M. and J. Rowton. By Ch. Ryzann's Cavalcade, JC – Sebranova's Ramunder of Kenai. Owners: James and Lauri Anderson

KATUSHKA'S ALL THAT SHINES. HP007502/02. 4/12/02. Breeder: Joyce E. Law. By Ch. Katushka-Kyrov's Mystere – Katushka's Theda Bara. Owner: Catherine Gilles

NORTH WOODS ZCERLOV SILVER MINT. HP101732/02. 5/24/04. Breeders: Jim Anderson, Michelle Luckey-Rowton and Lauri Anderson. By Ch. Zcerlov's Reactor – Ch. Kenai's Silver Glacier. Owner: Barbara H. Todd

VIRSHINA JOSHUA MAN O' MOROZOVA. 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 Adams

STEPPES NOBLE ARAMIS. HM910836/01. 8/30/00. Breeder: Jonnie Bradley. By Bizzi B Remus De Lobo – Ch. Sheba Siren of the Steppes. Owner: Jonnie Bradley

SUNSET'S ADRIANA SJERJEBRO. HM989802/01. 12/4/01. Breeders: Beverley S. and Harlan D. Ohlson. By Kelcrest Summer Thunder – Sunset's Adriana Dennitsa. Owners: Beverley S. and Harlan D. Ohlson

ZABAVA FANDANGO. HP087144/05. 1/12/04. Breeders: Irina and Kristina Terra. By Ch. Zabava Mercury, JC – Ch. Avatar Insight, JC. Owners: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra

NICKOLAI PAVLIP ZHIVAIA VODA. HP090904/07. 1/8/04. Breeder: Bonnie E. Nichols. By Nickolai Born Free Clairidge – Nickolai Yenoky Corsesca, JC. Owner: Sunny Grant

SUNBURST-RUSHWIND TUGELA. HP101427/01. 2/20/04. Breeders: Karen Greenhill and Garnett Thompson. By Sunburst Shenandoah at Osito – Leicro's Russian Zteppbreeze. Owners: Karen Greenhill and Garnett Thompson

Moved to BB - 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

Absent - KANZAI'Z FOR ALL SEASONS. HP129561/02. 10/12/04. Breeder: Karen Murray. By Ch. Osdow av Fjascho, JC – Ch. Kansai'z Call to my Heart, JC. Owners: Jean Patten and Janice McMinn

Absent - KENAI'S THE FLAME WITHIN. HP106076/02. 5/26/04. Breeders: Michelle and John Rowton and P. Hillyard. By Ch. Ryzann's Eclipse at Kenai – Ch. Timber Ridge Abi of Kenai. Owners: Michelle and John Rowton

BITCHES, 6 Months and Under 9 - CRITIQUE by Espen Engh

Pleasing class

1) Wind' N Satin Jadus V. Coburn: black bitch, 6 months old. Very well constructed, well angulated with an excellent balance between front and rear. Well chiselled head, correct bite and teeth. Neck needs to lengthen with age. Deep and capacious body with pleasing topline but would not like more arch then this. Excellent feet. Enough bone. Very pleasing coat. Moved soundly coming and going, balanced from the side.

2) Rising Star Yasmine: 8 months old and more mature then the winner and more up on the legs, well constructed and with a pleasing balance. Rather mediocre in head and expression. Long neck, moderate lay-back of upper arm. Deep chest for age. Very pleasing topline and underline. Strong, powerful thighs. Well-angulated behind. Would like somewhat longer feet. Moved with a pleasing balance from the side, acceptable coming and going.

3) Rising Star Yashka: a sister to the previous and in many ways similar, the same critique goes for her. Preferred her head to the sister but not quite as shapely and less stable in movement coming and going. She has balanced angulation both ends and was light on her feet when seen from the side.

4) Zooropa Laureate Fontana Front Stretch: very eye-catching bitch of high overall quality. Beautiful head and expression but needs to strengthen in underjaw and tighten up her bite. Deep chest, well angulated in front. Slightly overdone in topline but not dramatically so. She moved very light on her feet, elegant and efficient. Unfortunately her totally flat feet are both unfunctional and unsightly.

BITCHES, 6 Months and Under 9 - OTHER ENTRIES

KYROV'S ALMOST PARADISE. HP182684/01. 9/27/05. Breeder: Amy Sorbie and Ted Ferris. By Ch. Chataqua's Sparkle of Kyrov – Ch. Royale Gentlewind Ode to Joy. Owner: Amy Sorbie

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

BITCHES, 9 Months and Under 12 - CRITIQUE by Espen Engh

Rather disappointing class, most of them were obviously in between stages.

1) Golightly Brolin Ooma Franka: black and white bitch, won the class mainly on her movement; very light and well-coordinated movement and very clean coming and going. Pleasing head profile but would prefer a more noble expression. Would prefer complete dentition. Elegant neck. Moderate but balanced angulation both ends. Well proportioned body with balanced topline. In excellent muscle condition but needs to gain some more bone and substance. Prefer longer feet. Not at all in coat today.

2) Tovaritch's Barishnya: red bitch with white. Attractive in type and outline. Feminine head of nice quality. Moderate neck. Very pleasing top- and underline. Stands very well on her legs. Needs to develop more volume and width throughout. Could not compete with the winner in movement coming and going – loose in front and unstable in hocks. She presented a very nice side picture and has nice potential

3) Afanasii Avalon Averia: upstanding white and brindle bitch of attractive quality but looks like she has grown very quickly and now needs to settle. Beautiful head but big and flat ears. Long neck. Straight upper arm. Needs to gain a lot more depth of chest with age. Nice topline. Good feet. Tended to crab but moved quite nicely from the side.

4) Avalon Afanasii Trim and Proper: another white and brindle bitch, elegant and feminine, like her sister in front of her she is also too up on legs at this time, very straight in upper arm and lacks depth. Roman head profile and very red third eyelids which spoiled the expression. Good topline. Excellent muscle condition with very strong and wide thighs. Reasonable mover from the side, unstable in front and behind.

BITCHES, 9 Months and Under 12 - OTHER ENTRIES

Cut - AFANASII AVALON EROEAN. HP181315/03. 7/15/05. Breeders: Rebecca and Tim Neal and Sandra Moore. By DC Avalon Jungle Fever, CD, SC, RN, TT – Avalon Highland Mary, CGC, TT. Owners: Rebecca and Tim Neal

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

DAVMOOR BEYOND THE MISTS. HP162181/03. 6/12/05. Breeder: Diane Davis. By Kenai's Spirit of North Woods – DC Meadowcreek Light In The Sky, SC. Owner: Diane Davis

BITCHES, 12 months and under 18 - CRITIQUE by Espen Engh

Reasonable class

1) Bucksilver Painted Lady: white and brindle bitch of excellent overall quality. Gorgeous head and beautiful eyes and very inviting, friendly expression – I see that she is a daughter of Winners Dog and is reminiscent of him in this respect. Strong neck. Moderately angulated in front. Deep chest, pleasing body shape but would have preferred just a little more length of body for a bitch. Well angulated behind. Excellent legs and feet. Moved cleanly coming and going, moderate but balanced from the side. Very pleasing coat in excellent condition.

2) Gladkii Veter Matter of Taste: solid black bitch. Very well constructed. Pleasing head, strong neck. Would prefer her a little more up on legs. Deep and capacious body, I would not like more than this. Strong topline with very beautiful curves in the right places. Very good feet. Moved with excellent coordination and timing from the side but toed in quite a lot in front which took a little away from that otherwise very sound impression. Abundant coat.

3) Aashtoria Irishbrook La Rochelle: very elegant, beautiful, upstanding tricolor bitch, noble head, would have preferred a stronger underjaw and full dentition. A tendency to ewe neck. Great body curves but needs some more weight and substance in body. Balanced angulation behind. Correct feet. Moved very well from the side, acceptably coming and going.

4) Laureate Adrienne Flying First Class: very feminine and attractive tricolor bitch, would prefer a little more of her even if she is well within the standard for size. Sweet head and expression. Moderate neck, which could be smoother set into withers, rather straight in shoulders but still quite balanced. Would like to add a little more length to her outline. Hare feet. Active mover with energy, acceptable coming and going.

BITCHES, 12 months and under 18 - OTHER ENTRIES

Cut - SUNBURST HEAVEN TRAVELER. HP162344/08. 4/22/05. Breeders: Garnett Thompson and Michele Carter. By Ch. That's A Heavenly Hound – Ch. Sunburst Amazingrace at Troybhiko. Owner: Garnett Thompson

Cut - NONSUCH ORIENTAL POPPY. HP158302/04. 5/13/05. Breeders: Kalen Dumke and Karen Dumke. By Nonsuch Handsome Is – Ch. Nonsuch Coral Sea. Owners: Karen and Kalen Dumke

Cut - TAUGO'S GIORGIO ARMANI. RE0255143 (Canada). 3/31/05. Breeder: Merla Thomson. By Taugo's B Flyte of Ryzann – Elista's Sahara Moon. Owner: Merla Thomson

APRILIA STEPPES MOONLIGHT MUSE. HP159286/01. 5/24/05. Breeders: Monika Stachon and Jonnie Bradley. By Ch. Revelstone Gabriel O'Bokhara – Ch. Steppes Moonlight Serenade. Owners: Jonnie Bradley and Monika Stachon

RODINA SHINING THROUGH LEREAU. HP143795/03. 2/28/05. Breeder: Lynn Dufer. By Ch. Kyrov's Intrigue Rodina – Kyrov's Ever Mine Rodina. Owner: Ruth Herrmann

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

VIRSHINA CHELSEA MOROZOVA. HP144842/05. 2/21/05. Breeder: Chris Bradley. By Stonebar Triple Time – Ch. Virshina Sweet Pea, CD, JC. Owners: Jerry White and Janet Adams

MUFASA'S SWEET HOME CHICAGO. HP143254/04. 2/22/05. Breeder: Vanessa G. Johnson. By FC Silkenswift Rider of the Storm, SC – FC Mufasa's Satin Doll, MC. Owner: Renee McCartin

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

BUCKSILVER'S ZARA'S SONG. HP143960/07. 12/7/04. Breeders: Kenneth E. and Virginia P. Graff, Kathleen L. Kapaun and Michelle Luckey. By Kenai Endless Ring of Lite – Ch. Bucksilvers Touch the Sky. Owners: Sunny Grant

Absent - IRISHBROOK AASHTORIA MARSEILLE. HP144744/11. 2/20/05. Breeders: Robin K. Riel and Michael L. and Vicki L. Savage. By DC Tour De France of the Wild Hunt, CD, SC, TDI, CGC – Ch. Babotjka's Fantaziya, JC. Owners: Mike and Vicki Savage

Absent - DJINNSEEKER CALIFORNIA DREAM. HP156858/02. 5/6/05. Breeders: Linda and Edward Bourne. By Ch. Zabava Milky Way, JC – Ch. Majenkir Ksar My Pebble Beach, JC. Owners: Cliff Thrasher and Brad Fox

BITCHES, Novice - CRITIQUE by Espen Engh

Mixed class

1) Avalon Victoria Cross: very elegant black bitch, refined and feminine. She is very light on her feet and very coordinated and unstrained in movement despite being rather straight in the upper arm. Beautiful head and expression, ears could be smaller. Long neck. Would prefer slightly more bone. Shapely enough to win this class on her good movement, including coming and going.

2) Firebird Juls Biding My Time: red bitch, another of very pleasing type. Excellent feminine head with very pleasing expression. Too wide in front and toes in in movement but moved very well from the side. Lacked a lot of teeth. Deep chest, excellent feet. Beautiful coat and colour.

3) Aashtoria Irishbrook Sophia: eye-catching and attractive bitch, elegant and of excellent type but not at all comfortable in the ring which affected both her expression and her movement negatively; unconcentrated and rather erratic. Long neck, very attractive body shape. Moderate but balanced angulation front and rear. Not in coat condition.

4) Elance Mystic Risque Blue: very substantial bitch, would prefer her to be more feminine. Beautiful head but would fit a male. Strong neck. Well angulated in front but too wide. Long, strong and curvy body. Well angulated behind. Too much bone which is not bladed. Excellent depth. Moved well from the side but not stable coming and going, tending to toe in in front.

BITCHES, Novice - OTHER ENTRIES

Absent - ARIA'S MEMPHIS MINNIE. HP098901/03. 5/14/04. Breeders: R.M. Terry, Marion Heise and Rita Linck. By Ch. Katz Bayou Blue Haze – Ch. Victor's Rhapsody in Blue at Cameo. Owners: Kellie Howe and R.M. Terry

Absent - SYMBIONT EXHILARATION. PW049872 (Canada). 11/5/04. Breeder: Karen McCormick. By Ch. Valeska Wilder Shores of Love – Symbiont Airborne Wish. Owner: Karen McCormick

BITCHES, Bred by Exhibitor - CRITIQUE by Espen Engh

A big class with several exciting bitches!

1) Sylvan Vitrina Finian's Rainbow: a stunning, elegant, feminine brindle and white bitch who radiates quality. Refined but still with enough substance. Just the right curves in just the right places. Beautiful, classical head. Elegant neck but with a slight tendency to ewe neck. Excellent feet. Well angulated behind. Most importantly; her side movement is as good as it gets – she just flowed with great coordination and energy and looked like she could go all day, also better than most coming and going. From the moment I set my eyes on her, I knew she would be the one to beat. It turned out that none of the class bitches could and she won Winners Bitch, Best Bred by in Show and an Award of Merit.

2) Vitrina Sylvan One From The Heart: another stunning brindle and white bitch, litter sister to the winner and very much alike her, much of the same qualities and shape and again a stunning mover from the side. She needs to gain weight and can then trouble the best, including her sister.

3) Bonsai Lost Creek Chicory, JC: very attractive white and black bitch with a stunning head and expression from her well-shaped, beautiful eyes. Excellent ears. Strong neck, well angulated in front. Deep and capacious chest. Strong loin, in excellent condition. Attractive silhouette. Very pleasing feet and coat. Moved soundly coming and going but could not quite compete with the two above her in side movement.

4) Sunburst Heaven'Lee Splendor: very handsome but at just turned one year old looking youthful and a bit too up on legs for this class and needs to settle into her mature balance. Beautiful, long head. Long neck, straight in upper arm but moved surprisingly well in spite of this, probably because she is just moderately angulated behind as well. Reasonable coming and going. Very good legs and feet. Not in her best coat today.

BITCHES, Bred by Exhibitor - OTHER ENTRIES

AASHTORIA IRISHBROOK SEZANNE. HP144744/02. 2/20/05. Breeders: Robin K. Riel and Michael L. and Vicki L. Savage. By DC Tour De France of the Wild Hunt, CD, SC, TDI, CGC – Ch. Babotjka's Fantaziya, JC. Owners: Robin K. and Charles P. Riel

MUFASA'S ACOUSTIC LADY. HM993734/01. 1/29/02. Breeder: Vanessa G. Johnson. By DC Mufasa's Knight in Armour, MC – Mufasa's Brite N Sunny Babe. Owner: Vanessa G. Johnson

ELANCE MYSTIC CEQUILLA. HN011565/06. 12/27/02. Breeders: Cherie Hunchak and Laura Van Diest. By Ch. Elance Mystic El Cid – Ch. Elance Romanza. Owner: Cherie Hunchak

REGIUS STARS WILL ALIGN. HP119247/07. 6/9/04. Breeders: Doreen Carlstad and Carol McHugh. By Ch. Regius The Soul of Osiris -–Perchotins Czarina Catherina. Owner: Doreen Carlstad

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

KACHINA-VALESKA RAINBOW DANCER. HP122248/03. 10/8/04. Breeder: Carol Enz. By Ch. Valeska Wilder Shores of Love – Ch. Valeska Afterglow. Owner: Carol Enz

NORTH WOODS SILVER FOX. HP101732/01. 5/24/04. Breeders: Jim Anderson, Michelle Luckey-Rowton and Lauri Anderson. By Ch. Zcerlov's Reactor – Ch. Kenai's Silver Glacier. Owners: James and Lauri Anderson

BONSAI LIQUID AMBER, JC. HP013743/03. 5/23/02. Breeders: Nancy DeChant, Sara Lyons-Goss and H. Brettell. By Ch. Laureate Adrienne Luminary – Bonsai Colors of the Wind, SC. Owners: D.L. and Nancy J. DeChant

GRYFFYN'S AEYRIE RUNAMOK. HP124084/01. 9/30/04. Breeders: R. Lynn Shell-Whitlock and Victor Whitlock. By Ch. Gryffyn's Once N Future King, JC – DC Nickolai Misty Clairidge, SC, CGC. Owners: R. Lynn Shell-Whitlock and Victor Whitlock

BUCKSILVERS CHAMPAGNE ON ICE. HM827612/04. 3/5/99. Breeders: Kenneth E. and Virginia P. Graff. By Bucksilvers Against All Odds – Bucksilvers Glimmer of Gold. Owners: Kenneth E. and Virginia P. Graff

KENAI'S ARIA. HP106076/01. 5/26/04. Breeders: Michelle and John Rowton and P. Hillyard. By Ch. Ryzann's Eclipse at Kenai – Ch. Timber Ridge Abi of Kenai. Owners: Michelle and John Rowton

STEPPES BAJKA NIEZAPOMINAJKA. HM947038/08. 3/5/01. Breeders: Jonnie Bradley and Monika Stachon. By Ch. Steppes Wars Piquant – Ch. V'Indra's Steppes Silhouette. Owner: Monika Stachon

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

BRIGHTWIND FAIRY PRINCESS. HP082433/01. 10/21/03. Breeder: Catherine Gilles. By Katushka's All That Shines – Barinya Alex Ravitskiy. Owner: Catherine Gilles

JUBILEE-KATUSHKA EBEL. HP134687/03. 11/24/04. Breeders: Cindi Gredys and Joyce Law. By Ch. Jubilee Breath of Life, CD, JC, CGC – Ch. Katushka's-Kyrov's Splash. Owner: Cindi Gredys

WINDOR LIQUID DIAMONDS V EIDOLON. HP134363/02. 11/28/04. Breeders: D. McDonald, M. Childs, R. Silguero and C. Taylor. By Ch. Wind 'n Satin Just a Moment – Ch. Wind 'n Satin Over the Edge, JC. Owners: Dora and Gene McDonald and Mary Childs

FOLLY QTR'S SVETLANA ZOYANOVNA. HP108448/03. 6/11/04. Breeder: Maggie Rice. By Ch. Astara's Lasting Impressing Lido – Ch. Snowgriffin's Zima Vissalka, SC. Owner: Maggie Rice

SEDONA GOLDEN RAIN. HP092212/06. 3/12/04. Breeders: Tamara Carey and Cecilia Barnett. By Ch. Rising Star Kristofer Kikuji – Mariza Vamp. Owner: Tamara Carey

ANOTAK ESSENCE OF A DREAM. HP139738/06. 12/22/04. Breeders: Roger F. and Joyce C. Katona. By Ch. Rainmaker Forever More, CD, SC – Ch. Majenkir My Wynter Whimsical. Owners: Roger F. and Joyce C. Katona

SUNBURST COURAGE. HP086966/05. 12/5/03. Breeder: Garnett Thompson. By DC Téine Windmaster of Foxwood, SC – Ch. V'Indra Odessa of Sunburst. Owner: Garnett Thompson

MECHTA'S BEHIND THE MASK. HP074256/06. 8/10/03. Breeders: Stuart, Marilyn and William McGraw and Kerstin Brolin. Owners: Stuart, Marilyn and William McGraw

SYMBIONT AIRBORNE WISH. HM880512/01. 6/8/97. Breeder: Karen McCormick. By Ch. Imperial's Bbyzantium Fire – Symbiont Syncopation. Owner: Karen McCormick

BITCHES, American Bred - CRITIQUE by Espen Engh

Rather mediocre class with a very comfortable winner.

1) Eldomar Sterling Melina: Very useful, big, substantial bitch with a very attractive balance. Would not like any more of her but she is still feminine enough. Noble head, good ears. Strong neck, well angulated in front, deep chest. Moderate but pleasing curves. Strong bone but still bladed. Excellent body with hard musculature. Moved with balance and harmony from the side, very well from behind, toed in a bit in front.

2) Rising Star Dipauls Tzeitel, JC: quite different from the winner; much smaller , very feminine tricolor. Well made but still not fully developed. Would prefer some more bone. Attractive body shape. Somewhat straight in shoulder. Stands well on her legs and moved normally sound coming and going, also reasonable from the side when she decides to open up.

3) Jihad's Katya Tete de Cuvee: strong and substantial white and red bitch who stands well over ground. Deep and capacious chest. Would prefer some more topline. Moved with good drive from the side and well from behind but rather highstepping and unstable in front. Flat feet that should be tighter.

4) Firebird Juls High Hopes, JC: red and white bitch, very feminine and elegant but too up on legs. Pleasing head, long neck. Straight upper arm. Not fully developed in body volume and shape, looking younger than her age. Good hindquarters. Moved soundly coming and going but raised her tail in action.

BITCHES, American Bred - OTHER ENTRIES

ADRIENNE ZOOROPA LA PALOMA. HP098047/01. 5/5/04. Breeders: J.A. Leikam and P.A. Hull. By Ch. Laureate Adrienne Luminary – Ch. Adrienne Candle in the Wind. Owners: J.A. Leikam and P.A. Hull

HOWFF CARBONEL BASA O MUFASA. HP129808/04. 10/7/04. Breeders: Leigh and Vickie Littleton. By Mufasa's Second Street Blues, JC – Pickle Hill's Tammy. Owner: Vanessa G. Johnson

BONSAI BZANTIUM GOLDEN SEDGE. HP013743/08. 5/23/02. Breeders: Nancy DeChant, Sara Lyons-Goss and H. Brettell. By Ch. Laureate Adrienne Luminary – Bonsai Colors of the Wind, SC. Owners: Susan Manthou and Nancy DeChant

KENAI UPTOWN GIRL QAMYO. HP106076/04. 5/26/04. Breeders: Michelle and John Rowton and Patricia Hillyard. By Ch. Ryzann's Eclipse at Kenai – Ch. Timber Ridge's Abi of Kenai. Owners: Kathleen Kapaun and Michelle Rowton

ANNWN AVALON NORTHRN XPOSURE. HP016884/02. 7/29/02. Breeders: Jennifer Frank and Sandra Moore. By Avalon Judge Dredd, SC – Avalon Culloden Heather. Owner: Susan Ellam

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

AASHTORIA IRSHBRK JOUE LES TOURS. HP144744/04. 2/20/05. Breeders: Robin K. Riel and Michael L. and Vicki L. Savage. By DC Tour De France of the Wild Hunt, CD, SC, TDI, CGC – Ch. Babotjka's Fantaziya, JC. Owners: Lisa C. Durand and Robin K. Riel

VERA'S MY STERLING TREASURE, CD, RA, CGC. HM959458/03. 3/26/02. Breeders: J. Brauner and K. Boro. By Falconcrag Orestes – Vera's Lord Have Mercy, CD. Owners: J. and L. Brauner and L. Cole

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-Kyrov's Splash, CGC. Owners: Cindi and Amelia Gredys

ANOTAK KOMET'S HALEY OF RAVENNA. HP129569/01. 9/19/04. Breeder: Caryl Dumaine. By Ch. Ksar My Komet at Anotak, JC – Ch. Winterwind Beyond th Willows. Owners: Roger F. and Joyce C. Katona

CALARON CHARLEY'S ANGLE. HP125363/01. 10/4/04. Breeder: Penny A. Keiffer. By Calaron's Popsicle – Rising Star Keepsake. Owner: Karen Haberkorn

OAKLARA KETURA DAYSPRING. HP035069/06. 1/27/03. Breeder: Patricia A. Murphy. By Ch. Oaklara Tonto – Ch. Oaklara Shadows in the Mist. Owner: Katrina Schumacher

BITCHES, Open - CRITIQUE by Espen Engh

Large, rather mixed class but with several very attractive bitches, including all the placements and a few more.

1) Valeska We All Shine On: very attractive, streamlined white and red bitch, refined and feminine. Great silhouette. Beautiful head, dark eyes, attractive expression. Long neck. Good shoulders, acceptable layback of upper arm. Would prefer just a little more bone. Deep chest. Excellent topline, most attractive outline. Balanced angulation behind. Moved really well from the side, OK from the front, rather narrow behind. All over an excellent, very typey bitch that appealed a lot. Reserve Winners Bitch.

2) Kachina-Valeska Wind Dancer: another streamlined bitch, sable, in many ways similar to the winner, also very feminine and elegant. Noble head, moderate angulation in front. Excellent feet. Attractive topline but still not quite as outstanding in silhouette as the winner and would prefer some more angulation of stifle. She is still young and with the best to come. Moved very well from all angles.

3) FC Gladkii Veter Josephine, SC: another very attractive bitch, white and light fawn, with a beautiful silhouette. Beautiful quality head but rather narrow in underjaw. Very attractive neck, well angulated both ends. Curvy body covering good ground. Rather flat feet. Most attractive standing still, pleasing in movement too but not quite stable behind.

4) Zimistraija Savldai Soaring Velocity: another very attractive tricolor bitch with a beautiful quality head but rather narrow underjaw. Elegant neck, very good layback of upper arm, attractive curvy body. Very good legs and feet. Moved quite soundly coming and going and reasonable from the side but not quite the suppleness of those in front of her. Interesting to see in the catalogue that she is a Swedish import from a sire and a breeder that have done very well under me in the past.

BITCHES, Open - OTHER ENTRIES

KANZAI'Z CALLING ALL ANGELS. 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

PROMISE STAR GLOW OF KYROV. HP06149/05. 4/19/03. Breeders: Jackie Corsette and Sara Whittington. By Ch. Chataqua's Flame of Promise – Ch. Chataqua's Promise Symphony. Owners: Amy Sorbie and Jackie Corsette

RISING STAR KAJAI ARIADNE. HP0815567/03. 11/12/03. Breeders: Nadine Johnson and Kathryn and James Wright. Owners: Barbara Tyler Lord, Frederick Lord, DVM, Meghann Lord and Kathryn and James Wright

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

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

BABOTJKA'S FEERIYA. HM932457/01. 3/1/00. Breeder: Ulla Huntas. By Borscana Bad Moon Rising – Babotjka's Evita. Owners: Leslie Henderson and Alexia Hungerford

SEDONA GYPSY MOON. HP092212/08. 3/12/04. Breeders: Tamara Carey and Cecilia Barnett. By Ch. Rising Star Kristofer Kikuji – Mariza Vamp. Owners: Dennis and Nancy Williams

JUBILEE DUNAMAI SOZO. 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

O'BOBTOR FIRE ISLES NEW DAWN. HN012414/06. 12/2/02. Breeders: Robert Torquato and Edna Hanley. By O'Bobtor Renegade – Bedford Woods Tatyanna. Owners: Rick LaPierre and Robert Torquato

NORTH WOODS ZCERLOV SILVERBELL. HP101732/04. 5/24/04. Breeders: Jim Anderson, Michelle Luckey-Rowton and Lauri Anderson. By Ch. Zcerlov's Reactor – Ch. Kenai's Silver Glacier. Owner: Barbara H. Todd

MORGANDELL AUBURN MELODIE. HP109799/03. 5/11/04. Breeders: Doreen Carlstad and Cyndi Dell. By Ch. Kelcorov's Bialar Crais, JC – Ch. Regius On Geomancy. Owners: William Hemby and Cyndi Dell PHANTOM LAKE TAMAZAR LIGHTNING. HP092212/10. 3/12/04. Breeders: Tamara Carey and Cecilia Barnett. By Ch. Rising Star Kristofer Kikuji – Mariza Vamp. Owners: Cecilia Barnett and Steve Kass

REGIUS SVESDA SENSE OF STYLE. HP119247/01. 6/2/04. Breeders: Doreen Carlstad and Carol McHugh. By Ch. Regius The Soul of Osiris -–Perchotins Czarina Catherina. Owner: Ken Porter

SECRET GARDEN MARY MAGDALENE. HP002865/01. 1/6/02. Breeder: Mary Moran-Richter. By Ch. Secret Garden Grapes of Wrath – Ch. Secret Garden Believe. Owner: Mary Moran-Richter

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

PHANTOM LAKE TAMAZAR REIGNS. HP092212/11. 3/12/04. Breeders: Tamara Carey and Cecilia Barnett. By Ch. Rising Star Kristofer Kikuji – Mariza Vamp. Owners: Steve Kass and Cecilia Barnett

LARA'S DIAMOND TRINITY. HP133137/01. 11/14/04. Breeders: Joseph Lara and Mary Moran-Richter. By Ch. Lara's Ancient of Days – Ch. Lara's Rose of Sharron. Owner: Joseph Lara

SAVLADAI MISTY RAIN. NQ9161113 (Canada). 4/7/04. Breeder: Helen W. Lee. By Zimistraija Andante Savladai SV – Savladai Whispering Wind. Owner: Helen W. Lee

RUSHWIND-SUNBURST SALTO ANGEL. HP101427/02. 2/20/04. Breeders: Karen Greenhill and Garnett Thompson. By Sunburst Shenandoah at Osito – Leicro's Russian Zteppbreeze. Owners: Karen Greenhill and Garnett Thompson

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

DOGS, Veteran 7 Years and Under 10 - CRITIQUE by Espen Engh

Good class, only one placement was offered.

1) Ch. Morozova's Rockwell, JC: eight years old with an excellent balance and the best mover in the class. Attractive expression even if I would have prefer some more length to his head and the ears could have been higher set. Moderate neck. Very good lay-back of upper arm. Deep chest. Strong, powerful thighs, in excellent condition. Enough topline. He stands very well indeed on his legs and moved very cleanly and soundly when he put his mind to it, also very efficient and balanced from the side. Excellent coat. The more I looked

DOGS, Veteran 7 Years and Under 10 - OTHER ENTRIES

CH. CHULISTA KLASYX RUNSWITHWIND, SC. HM787402/02. 9/3/98. Breeders: Ann Bowers and Lois M. Cooper. By Ch. Klasyx Chulista Ivan Yakenof, SC – Chulista Makemyn Clasic Mink, SC. Owners: Jane LC and Anthony Dennis

CH. VALESKA WILDER SHORES OF LOVE. HM743913/02. 1/9/98. Breeders: Rey and Yvonne McGehee. By Valeska Black Granite – Ch. New Moon Rusakovite Revealed. Owners: Carol Enz, Rey McGehee and Linda Turner

DAR MOREV BURNING SKY SNOPAW. HM805641/07. 10/24/98. Breeder: Barbara J. Solga. By Ch. Dar Morev Moon Madness – Ch. Dar Morev Madcap Minuet. Owner: Sally Stephens

CH. MEADOWCREEK'S RULE THE NIGHT. HM830330/01. 4/15/99. Breeders: Robin E Clifford and Lesley E. Clifford. By Ch. Oaklara Meadowcreek Blackout – Ch. Kenai Kiss The Girl, JC. Owners: Jim and Lauri Anderson, R. Clifford and M. Rowton

CH. GYRFFYNS ONCE N FUTURE KING, JC. HM766187/01. 3/20/98. Breeder: R. Lynn Shell-Whitlock. By DC Chataqua Draconian Lulaby of G-A, SC, CGC – Ch. Kristul Sweet Nikita, JC, CGC. Owner: R. Lynn Shell-Whitlock

CH. ZABAVA WINTER PALACE, CGC. HM791066/01. 9/20/98. Breeders: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra. By Ch. Mariza Brother Karamazov – Brusnichka Nevskaia. Owners: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra

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

DOGS, Veteran 10 Years and Older - CRITIQUE by Espen Engh

Great class with three outstanding dogs in surprisingly great condition for their age.

1) Ch. Truhavens Midas Run: most impressive almost 11 years old dog with fantastic enthusiasm and energy. Beautiful head. Shows age in one eye. Elegant neck. Balanced, moderate angulation in front and rear. Excellent topline. Correct hare feet. Deep and just correctly ribbed body. Correct bone for the breed. Moved like the wind from the side, could certainly teach the majority of the younger dogs how to move, acceptable coming and going. In outstanding form for his age. Comfortable Award of Merit.

DOGS, Veteran 10 Years and Older - OTHER ENTRIES

FIREBIRD FLY BY NIGHT, JC, CGC. HM548151/01. 7/26/94. Breeder: C. Miller and Barbara Bouray. By Ch. Zephyr's Reach Magic Mirth – Zephyr's Reach Firebird W. Owner: Corrine Miller

CH. VALESKA SAILOR RIPLEY. HM614476/04. 1/6/96. Breeders: Yvonne and Rey McGehee. By Valeska Fast Times – Ch. New Moon Rusakovite Revealed. Owners: Yvonne and Rey McGehee

CH. NONSUCH PRINCE CHARMING. HM618414/01. 1/23/96. Breeders: Kalen M. Dumke and Karen A. Dumke. By Ch. Echovesna's Watercolor – Ch. Nonsuch Caliope of Zelmora. Owners: Kalen M. Dumke and Karen A. Dumke

CH. ADRIENNE BLUES AFTER MIDNITE, CD, RN. HM545058/01. 9/113/94. Breeder: Janis A. Leikam. By Ch. Findoglen Frost Warning – Adrienne's Fancy Free. Owners: Elizabeth A. Moon and Janis A. Leikam

CH. TAMARZI'S PRIVILEGE OF DAVIDOFF, CGC. HM571554/14. 3/6/95. Breeders: Paula Moore and Marilyn and Tammy Lockhart. By Ch. Avalon's James Tiberius – Ch. Tamarzi's Russkie Mailiy, CD, CGC. Owner: S. Michele Ray

BITCHES, Veteran 7 years and under 10 - CRITIQUE by Espen Engh

Very good class but the winner truly stood out.

1) Ch. Soyara's Chantilly Lace, JC: truly outstanding white and brindle bitch of optimal type, balance, construction, shape and quality. Strong and powerful, still elegant and feminine enough. Embodies the standard and so hard to seriously criticize. She is just beautiful and knows it very well herself. I would like to change just one thing about her but her great qualities are so readily apparent and overwhelming

BITCHES, Veteran 7 years and under 10 - OTHER ENTRIES

CH. ADRIENNE CANDLE IN THE WIND. HM648213/05. 7/18/96. Breeder: Janis A. Leikam. By Adrienne Freedom Fighter – Ch. Adrienne Seranade in Blue. Owners: Janis A. Leikam and Patty Hull

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

CH. VIRSHINA SWEET PEA, CD, JC, CGC. HM683091/05. 10/16/96. Breeder: Chris Bradley. By Ch. Virshina Renaissance Korbel – Ch. Virshina Fireside Glow, CDX, NAJ. Owners: Chris Bradley and Sherry Neigum

CH. MOROZOVA'S AFFAIRE DE COEUR, SC. HM749949/01. 2/16/98. Breeders: Janet Y. Adams and Jerry Moore. By Ch. Morozova's Crazy in Love – Ch. Morozova's Stella By Starlight, SC. Owner: Janet Y. Adams

CH. VIRSHINA ROSE OF PARADISE, CDX, SC. HM683091/04. 10/16/96. Breeder: Chris Bradley. By Ch. Virshina Renaissance Korbel, JC – Ch. Virshina Fireside Glow, CDX, NAJ. Owners: Todd and Toby Brandtman and Chris Bradley

CH. ROYALE SHALIMAR OF KYROV, CD, JC. HM827353/01. 1/7/99. Breeder: Susan Marcyan. By Ch. Kyrov's Crescendo – Ch. Aspenglo Gabrielle Royale. Owners: Todd and Toby Brandtman

CH. MAJENKIR IMPRABELLA. HM816966/06. 3/7/99. Breeder: Karen Staudt-Cartabona. By Ch. Majenkir Impressive – Majenkir Mirabella. Owners: Karen M. and William V. Ackerman

DC BROLIN'S GOLIGHTLY HURRICANE, SC. HM672533/05. 10/30/96. Breeder: Marcella Zobel. By Ch. V'Indra's Irek, JC – Petrushka's Anya. Owners: Kerstin Brolin and Marcella Zobel

CH. V'INDRA'S ODESSA OF SUNBURST. HM772975/07. 5/18/98. Breeder: Charlotte Wheeler. By Ch. Falkenar's Forbidden Tresor – V'Indra's Zyasshadow. Owner: Garnett Thompson

BITCHES, Veteran 10 Years and Older - CRITIQUE by Espen Engh

1) Ch. Dar Morev's Hinterland Xena: 10 year old bitch of excellent type and overall appearance and in superb form for her 10 years. Beautiful head but rather low set and large ears. Long neck. Balanced angulation front and read. Deep chest. Could carry some more topline but who can blame her at her age. Excellent legs, hare feet. Moved very well from all angles, again one who could teach the youngsters a thing or two about movement.

BITCHES, Veteran 10 Years and Older - OTHER ENTRIES

BRUSNICHKA NEVSKAIA. HM586439/01. 8/5/93. Breeder: Tatiana Dedkova. By Sadko Nevskii – Boiarynia Dusha Nevskaia. Owners: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra

Brace Class - OTHER ENTRIES

KACHINA-VALESKA RAINBOW DANCER and CH. VALESKA AFTERGLOW. Owner: Carol Enz

FIREBIRD JULS HIGH HOPES, JC. Owners: Julia C. Hislop and Corrine Miller and YAH-BORICK ISKRA, CGC. Owner: Melissa Egbert and Corrine Miller

SUNBURST-RUSHWIND TUGELA and RUSHWIND-SUNBURST SALTO ANGEL. Owners: Karen Greenhill and Garnett Thompson

SYMBIONT EXHILARATION and SYMBIONT AIRBORNE WISH. Owner: Karen McCormick

Stud Dog Class - CRITIQUE by Espen Engh

1) Ch. Valeska Wilder Shores of Love: white and black dog with a group of similar and very attractive offspring; racy and with very attractive, curvy outlines, refined but substantial enough, excellent legs and feet, coordinated movers, very light on their feet. The sire is stronger than his offspring and not as elegant and I actually find the get more attractive then their sire. Breeding should be about improving and here was a dog that gives his good qualities but not his imperfections to his offspring. 2) Ch. Valeska Sailor Ripley: almost white male with some cr me with two beautiful daughters. He has left much of himself in his offspring; excellent outlines, long necks, impressive side movement. He himself and one of the daughters could be improved in front action, the other daughter is truly outstanding. 3) Ch. Perchotin's Ivor: sound dog white with black& brindle markings, very sound mover. He has given a lot of his sound movement to his two class-winning offspring. His son is a better version of his father but even if the daughter has inherited many of her sires qualities, she is not up to the brother and father – at least not yet. 4) Ch. Rising Star Kajai Priam: big, strong dog, covering plenty of ground with a group of very youthful offspring. They have inherited his strong bone and body volume but also his less than average head to a degree. The group impresses with their no-nonsense soundness and strength and effective movement for their age.

Stud Dog Class - OTHER ENTRIES

Cut - CH. GYRFFYNS ONCE N FUTURE KING, JC. Owner: R. Lynn Shell-Whitlock

Cut - CH. NONSUCH PRINCE CHARMING. Owners: Kalen M. Dumke and Karen A. Dumke

CH. V'INDRA'S ORACLE OF SUNBURST. Owner: Garnett Thompson

CH. LAUREATE ADRIENNE LUMINARY. Owner: Janis A. Leikam

CH. JUBILEE BREATH OF LIFE, CD, CGC. Owner: Cindi Gredys

DC AVALON JUNGLE FEVER, CD, SC. Owners: Sandra Moore and Paula Moore

Absent - KENAI'S SPIRIT OF NORTH WOODS. Owners: James and Lauri Anderson

Absent - KENAI'S ENDLESS RING OF LITE. Owners: Nancy E. Thurston, Virginia P. Graff, Michelle Luckey and Kathleen Kapaun

Absent - DC SYLVAN SEABURY VIRAGO, SC. Owners: Christopher and Patti Neale and James Sillers, DVM

Absent - CH. RISING STAR KRISTOFER KIKUJI. Owner: Phyllis Brettell

Brood Bitch Class - CRITIQUE by Espen Engh

1) Ch. Valeska Afterglow: a brood bitch with very typey offspring, they are all somewhat more refined then their mother with beautiful outlines, excellent side movement and above average coming and going. The group is very comparable to the winning stud dog class.

2) Ch. V'Indra's Odessa of Sunburst: very big and strong tricolor bitch with offspring that have inherited their mothers bone, depth and width. They are all very similar standing but one dog tended to spoil the group in movement as he is overly exuberant and raises his tail.

3) Ch. Rising Star's Liberty Belle: very beautiful white and red bitch. Easily the most attractive of the dams, her offspring are very young and even though mature for their age, immature for this class but very sound and promising. Would have liked the offspring to have inherited the mothers head qualities (refer to 4th in stud dog)

4) DC Brolin's Golightly Hurricane: big and strong, brood bitch-like dam with two young, attractive offspring but they have inherited more from their sire (3rd in stud dog) than from their dam.

Brood Bitch Class - OTHER ENTRIES

CH. ADRIENNE CANDLE IN THE WIND. Owners: Janis A. Leikam and Patty Hull

YAH-BORICK ISKRA, CGC. Owner: Melissa Egbert and Corrine Miller

CH. SOYARA'S CHANTILLY LACE, JC. Owners: Prudence and Dr. Gregory Hlatky

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

CH. STEPPES MOONLIGHT SERANADE. Owner: Jonnie Bradley

CH. LAUREATE ADRIENNE TAKING FLIGHT. Owners: Patty Hull and Monica Barry

DC MEADOWCREEK LIGHT IN THE SKY, SC. Owner: Diane Davis

General Specials - OTHER ENTRIES

CutX2 - CH. WIND 'N SATIN TY SLEZI OF VETER. HP072332/01. 9/3/03. Breeder: M. Childs. By Ch. Osdow Av Fjascho, JC – DC Wind 'n Satin Ty Kaa, LCX. Owners: Aaron Rowlett and M. Childs (Dog)

CutX2 - CH. IRISHBROOK KALARNEY. HN000313/04. 2/27/02. Breeders: Michael L. Savage and Brenda McGlaughlin. By Ch. Chulista Klasyx Pashkevich, JC – Pagerr Tapestry and Lace. Owners: Michael L and Vicki L. Savage (Dog)

CutX2 - CH. MONARCH SYLVAN ZORRO. HM921222/06. 9/4/00. Breeder: Christopher and Patti Neale and Tammy and Shawn Smith. By Ch. Oaklara Shadow of the Moon – Ch. Monarch Chrystal Chandelier. Owners: Christopher and Patti Neale (Dog)

CutX2 - CH. SUNBURST HUNTSMAN AT MECHTA. HP039192/02. 1/11/03. Breeders: Garnett Thompson, Tomme M. Trikosko and Richard Terry. By Ch. Chataqua's Valimir of Kyrov, SC – Ch. Sunburst Amazingrace at Troybhiko. Owners: Marilyn McGraw and Garnett Thompson (Dog)

CutX2 - CH. NONSUCH MANDARIN ORANGE. HM865383/02. 11/25/99. Breeders: Kalen M. Dumke and Karen A. Dumke. By Ch. Nonsuch Prince Charming – Ch. Nonsuch Deja Vu. Owners: Kalen M. Dumke and Karen A. Dumke (Bitch)

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

Cut - 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)

Cut - CH. JUBILEE FLAMING SWORD O'EDEN, JC. HM942083/03. 2/15/01. Breeders: Cindi and Paul Gredys. By Ch. Renaissance General Patton, CD, JC, CGC – Ch. Kyrov's Jubilante Hallelujah, CGC. Owners: Cindi Gredys and Laura Hyatt (Dog)

Cut - CH. PERCHOTIN'S IVOR, JC. HP053393/01. 11/28/01. Breeder: W. Carlile. By Leicro's Russian Ztorm Hawk – Ch. Brolin Golightly Flying Colorz. Owners: Marcella Zobel, Kerstin Brolin and Gregory and Alexandrea Hancock (Dog)

Cut - 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)

Cut - CH. SVORA'S SECRET RENDEZVOUS, JC. HP044785/05. 3/2/03. Breeder: S.A. Garrett. By Ch. Chataqua's Valimir of Kyrov, SC – Ch. Babotjka's Fantaziya, JC. Owner: Robin K. Riel (Bitch)

Cut - CH. LAUREATE ADRIENNE 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)

Cut - 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)

Cut - 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)

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

Cut - CH. VALESKA AFTERGLOW. HM881721/04. 2/21/00. Breeders: Rey and Yvonne McGehee. By Ch. Valeska Sailor Ripley – Renaissance Juno Beach. Owner: Carol Enz (Bitch)

CH. STARAJA RUSSA ETAN REVELSTONE. HP086619/01. 9/26/03. Breeders: Kristina and Susanna Voutilainen. By Staraja Russa Andrej – Darbaschan's Lovely Godiva. Owners: Jean Patten and Janice McMinn (Dog)

CH. GLADKII VETR WLDHUNT C'EST MAGNIFIC, JC. HM993681/08. 1/23/02. Breeders: R. Silguero and G.A. Duncan. By Ch. Seventh Dynasty of the Wild Hunt, JC – Ch. Gladkii Veter C'est Moi. Owner: Robin K. Riel (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. LIGHTNING STEPPES ADELANTE. HM947038/06. 3/5/01. Breeders: Jonnie Bradley and Monika Stachon. By Ch. Steppes War's Piquant – Ch. V'Indra Steppes Silhouette. Owners: Jonnie Bradley and Monika Stachon (Dog)

CH. ADRIENNE ZOOROPA SUPER SPORT. HM989100/01. 1/14/02. Breeders: J.A. Leikam and P.A. Hull. By Ch. Nonsuch Scarlet Tanager – Ch. Adrienne Candle in the Wind. Owner: J.A. Leikam (Dog)

CH. RISING STAR KAJAI PRIAM. HP081567/02. 11/12/03. Breeders: Nadine Johnson and Kathy and James Wright. By Ch. Warwind Journey Into Night – Ch. Rising Star's Nofretary. Owner: Nadine Johnson (Dog)

DC AVALON JUNGLE FEVER, CD, SC. HM953334/06. 4/26/01. Breeders: Sandra Moore, Paula Moore and Diana Embry. By FC Silkenswift Camus Dark Realm, SC – Ch. Willowwind's Love at First Site, JC. Owners: Sandra Moore and Paula Moore (Dog)

CH. ELLEN'S PAUL REVERE. 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. LUNACHARSKY MORGANDELL, SC. HM924623/05. 7/19/00. Breeders: Cyndi Dell and Rick Brickner. By Ch. Dar Morev's Moon Madness – Ch. Morgandell Talina. Owners: Cyndi Dell and Bill Hemby (Dog)

DC DEL SOL LORD OF THE DANCE, SC. HN008460/01. 8/22/02. Breeder: Susan Van de Water. By Ch. Chataqua's Valimir of Kyrov, SC – Ch. Del Sol Belle Starr, JC. Owner: Susan Van de Water

CH. RISING STAR KRISTOFER KIKUJI. HM592394/06. 5/20/02. Breeder: Nadine Johnson. By Ch. Rising Star Nikoliev – Ch. Rising Star Nofretary. Owner: Phyllis Brettell (Dog)

CH. BONSAI YARE INDIAN PAINT BRUSH, JC. HP013743/05. 5/23/02. Breeders: Nancy DeChant, Sara Lyons-Goss and Helen Brettell. By Ch. Laureate Adrienne Luminary – Bonzai Colors of the Wind, SC. Owner: Eugene Hill (Dog)

CH. ZOOROPA'S SINGULAR SENSATION. HM972723/01. 8/27/01. Breeder: Patty Hull. By Ch. Nonsuch Prince Charming – Ch. Kenai Winfield Picket Fences. Owners: Patricia and David Hull (Dog)

CH. KENAI'S HEART AND SOUL. HM891371/01. 5/7/00. Breeders: Michelle Luckey-Rowton and John Rowton. By Ch. Kenai's Keys To Imagination – Sebranova's Ramunder at Kenai. Owners: Jackie Browning, Joanne Browning and Michelle Rowton (Dog)

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

CH. BOKHARA STARSHIP TO PARADISE, JC. HM954403/04. 4/22/01. Breeders: Shen Smith and Tom and Laurie Kasowski. By Ch. J.A.Y. Seabury JP Japaneski Bokhara – Majenkir Bonfire of Vanities. Owners: Todd and Toby Brandtman (Dog)

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

CH. SUNBURST SERPA KOART AT RUSHWIND. HM995319/08. 1/20/02. Breeder: Garnett Thompson. By Ch. Chataqua's Valimir of Kyrov, SC – Ch. V'Indra's Odessa of Sunburst. Owners: Karen Greenhill and Garnett Thompson (Dog)

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

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 (Bitch)

CH. KENAI'S SHOOTING STAR. HM891371/07. 5/7/00. Breeders: Michelle and John Rowton. By Ch. Kenai's Keys to Imagination – Sebranova's Ramunder of Kenai. Owners: Marie Agun and Michelle Rowton (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 and Kristina Terra (Bitch)

CH. KYROV'S CUP CAKE. HP108344/02. 5/26/04. Breeder: Amy Sorbie. By Ch. Kyrov's Fanfare of the Wild Hunt – Ch. Windlord Efervesnce of Kyrov. Owner: Ruth Herrmann (Bitch)

CH. BONSAI CRIMSON SAGE, JC. HP013743/02. 5/23/02. Breeders: Nancy DeChant, Sara Lyons-Goss and Helen Brettell. By Ch. Laureate Adrienne Luminary – Bonzai Colors of the Wind, SC. Owners: D.L. and Nancy J. DeChant (Bitch)

CH. GRYFFYN'S AERYRIE ALEGRIA, SC. HM992803/08. 11/22/01. Breeders: R. Lynn Shell-Whitlock, Victor Whitlock, Sara Whittington and Wayne Rowe. By Ch. Gyrffyns Once N Future King, JC – Ch. Chataqua's Fyrespryte of G-A, JC. Owner: R. Lynn Shell Whitlock (Bitch)

DC MEADOWCREEK LIGHT IN THE SKY, SC. HM830330/08. 4/15/99. Breeders: Robin Clifford and Lesley Clifford. By Ch. Oaklara Meadowcreek Blackout, JC – DC Kenai Kiss The Girl, SC. Owner: Diane Davis (Bitch)

CH. KENAI'S SUMMER SOLSTICE. HM898279/01. 5/16/00. Breeders: Michelle and John Rowton and P. Hillyard. By Ch. Ryzann's Eclipse at Kenai – Ch. Timber Ridge Abi of Kenai. Owners: Michelle and John Rowton (Bitch)

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 Peck (Bitch)

CH. SUNBURST SYSKIQU AT RUSHWIND. HM995319/05. 1/20/02. Breeder: Garnett Thompson. By Ch. Chataqua's Valimir of Kyrov, SC – Ch. V'Indra's Odessa of Sunburst. Owners: Karen Greenhill and Garnett Thompson (Bitch)

CH. CHATAQUA GRYFFYN'S LA MAGIE CONTINUE, SC. HM992803/08. 11/22/01. Breeders: R. Lynn Shell-Whitlock, Victor Whitlock, Sara Whittington and Wayne Rowe. By Ch. Gyrffyns Once N Future King, JC – Ch. Chataqua's Fyrespryte of G-A, JC. Owners: Sara Whittington and Wayne Rowe (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)

Absent - CH. BOKHARA'S SPINDRIFT DÉJÀ VU. HM862983/01. 8/25/99. Breeder: Shen Smith. By Ch. J.A.Y. Seabury JP Japaneski Bokhara – Majenkir Bonfire of Vanities. Owners: Tom and Laurie Kasowski (Dog)

Absent - CH. ZABAVA MILKYWAY. HN007605/04. 7/11/02. Breeders: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra. By Mariza Forever Glacial – Ch. Zabava Winter Berry, JC. Owners: Linda and Edward Bourne (Dog)

Absent - CH. VALESKA SAILAWAY. HM881721/06. 2/21/00. Breeders: Rey and Yvonne McGehee. By Ch. Valeska Sailor Ripley – Renaissance Juno Beach. Owners: Jeremy Freshwater and Yvonne McGehee (Dog)

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

Absent - CH. SUNBURST SAINT MARCEAU, SC. HM995319/07. 1/20/02. Breeder: Garnett Thompson. By Ch. Chataqua's Valimir of Kyrov, SC – Ch. V'Indra's Odessa of Sunburst. Owner: Garnett Thompson (Dog)

Absent - CH. SUMMERSTAR CHAMPAGNE DANCER. HP019078/04. 6/15/02. Breeder: Leslie Henderson. By Ch. Aruzia Joyous Nitefire Dance, JC, RN – Ch. Ridgeside Champagne. Owners: John and Lorrie Scott (Bitch)

Absent - CH. KELCOROV'S KISS THIS, JC. HP111318/01. 11/4/04. Breeder: Bunny Kelley. By Ch. Zabava Mercury, JC – Ch. Kelcorov's On The Wild Wind, JC, CGC. Owner: Bunny Kelley (Bitch)

CONFORMATION JUDGE'S GENERAL COMMENTS by Espen Engh:

It was a great privilege being invited to judge the Borzoi Club of America 2006 National Specialty in Olympia, Washington. I have been lucky to be invited to judge US National or Parent Club specialties in six Sighthound breeds and for me there is hardly anything that can be as interesting and challenging; the size of the entries and more often than not the depth of quality make each appointment a unique experience. Thanks to the breeders and the exhibitors, to the able ring stewards and to the organizers for making it all happen.

In Scandinavia we write critiques for every dog at every show. For the purpose of writing this I wrote down notes similar to the critiques I am used to writing. When writing out the notes afterwards I realize that you in the US are probably not used to totally candid, open-minded critiques like this one. I am afraid that some of you may not be ready for it. However, I accepted the appointment on the condition that I would write a critique – and this is exactly what I have done. To me even the word critique itself indicates that you will offer comments about both virtues and imperfections. Of course, when judging, major consideration will always have to be put on the virtues of the dog but it does not make much sense to turn a blind eye to the imperfections either. I have mentioned both in the following critique. It may not be suitable reading for the feeble minded.

A few words about general impressions:

Most of the Borzois shown possessed a pleasing combination of substance and elegance. Heads and expressions were overall, with a few exceptions, from good to excellent. As always there was a big variety of head types but in my assessment most were within what I interpret as acceptable and quite a few were truly outstanding. The US standards states that missing teeth should be penalized. Although not much of a tooth fairy, I must admit that I was surprised with both the number of dogs with missing teeth, especially in the younger dogs as well as with the number of teeth that some dogs were missing – up to five or six teeth in some cases. Approximately 50% of the puppies were missing teeth, which I think is a lot for a breed where this is to be penalized according to the standard. Missing teeth were less widespread among the older dogs but was unfortunately replaced by some very narrow underjaw, not at all suitable for the breed's work.

Necks varied; a strong and well-set on neck is a major asset to a good Borzoi. The winners had it, many of the others did not.

The majority had nicely bladed bones. Feet varied to the extreme from completely flat "duck feet" via correctly hare-shaped feet to very short cat feet. Front angulation as usual also varied a lot; although a moderate lay-back of upper arm is typical of the breed, complete lack of lay-back is not functional nor acceptable, even if not explicitly mentioned in your standard.

There were a number of dogs that were very shallow in their bodies, more often than not combined with being presented in far too skinny condition. This may not always be apparent from the ringside but I am sorry to say that I have never in my life judged so many dogs badly lacking in condition, more so in their bodies than in their muscular developments. There were plenty of dogs lacking width of loin – the very power station of a Sighthound.

So much of a Borzois type is in its outline. There were a number of dogs with pleasing proportions and toplines, still there were many shades of grey and balance and flow of outline was frequently a major deciding factor. What wonderfully beautiful dogs Borzois are when they have those stunning flowing graceful curves – I cannot think of any other breed more beautiful!

Movement – or frequently lack of good movement – was easily the most worrying aspect. There were far too few dogs that impressed in this department and you definitely have a lot of room for improvement in both the effortless, powerful, smooth and graceful side movement required of the breed but perhaps even more so in soundness coming and going. Very few dogs excelled in movement from all angles and the few that did just had to be recognized and rewarded. There were plenty of dogs with restricted side-gait, lack of timing and balance, hackney, mincing, very loose fronts - at times crossing over, unstable and narrow hindquarters – and I am not talking about single tracking, which I believe is correct for this and other Sighthound breeds. No; I am talking about wobbly, hocking in, converging towards the center line with one leg but not the other. The really good movers usually stood out in the classes and had to win on this most important aspect, including both Winners Dog and Winners Bitch.

Coats were overall from acceptable to excellent. A beautiful coat may be the icing of the cake but can also hide a multitude of sins and icing without the cake is not attractive at all. I would much rather award a well-constructed, well-balanced, sound Borzoi than one that is just dripping in coat and so I did on a number of occasions during this show.

LGRA - OTHER ENTRIES

Nickolai Pavlip Zhivaia Yoda. HP090904/07. 1/8/2004. Breeder: Bonnie Nichols. By Nickolai Born Free Clairidge x Nickolai Yenoty Corsesca. Owner: Sunny Grant

Firebird Juls Gates of Dawn, JC. HP031688/01. 12/5/2005. Breeder: Corrine Miller and Julia Hislop. By Ch. Firebird Mirthful Flight, JC x Yah-Borick Iskra. Owner: Adrianne Marcus

Folly Quarters' Dobro Romul, JC. HP108448/02. 6/11/2004. Breeder: Maggie Rice. By Ch. Astara's Lasting Impression Lido x Ch. Snowgriffin's Zima Vissalka, SC. Owner: Maggie Rice

Katushka's Starry Eyed Surprise. HP095338/02. 4/10/2004. Breeder: Joyce E. Law. Ch. J.A.Y. Raijin at Meyta x Ch. Katushka-Kyrov's Splash, CGC. Owner: Joyce E. Law

Absent - Int. Racing Ch. (FCI) Silkenswift Ambassador, JC FCh. HM724061/03. 7/11/1997. Breeder: Bonnie Dalzell. Owner: Tom Golcher and KC Thompson, By DC Silkenswift Blaze of Chaos, LCM 4 SORC2, SGRC, CD SC CGC x Ch. Seabury Sabrina at Silkenswift, SC

AKC Lure Coursing Open Stake 'B' - OTHER ENTRIES

DAR MOREV'S TOWN BRONZE. HM967470/10. 5/27/2001. Breeder: Barbara Solga. By Ch. Morgandell Auburn Sierra x Ch. Dar Morev Madcap Minuet. Owner: Ken Porter

GOLIGHTLY EZEMPLAR, SC. HP084300/01. 10/24/2003. Breeder: M. Zobel. By Golightly LeReau Seneschal x Golightly LeReau Muirne Fionn, SC. Owner: Marcella Zobel and K. Holder

KACHINA VALESKA SHALAKO DANCER. HP122248/02. 10/8/2004.Breeder: Carol Enz. By Ch. Valeska Wilder Shores of Love x Ch. Valeska Afterglow. Owner: Dave and Gwen Mills and Carol Enz

CALARON CHARLEY'S ANGEL, JC. HP125363/01 10/4/2004. Breeder: Penny A. Keiffer. By Calaron's Popsicle x Rising Star Keepsake. Owner: Karen Haberkorn

FIREBIRD JULS GATES OF DAWN. HP031688/01 12/5/2004. Breeder: Corrine Miller and Julie Hilsop. By Ch. Firebird Mirthful Flight, JC x Yah-Borick Iskra. Owner: Adrianne Marcus

CH. LUNACHARSKY MORGANDELL, SC. HM924623/05. 7/19/2000. Breeder: Cyndi Dell and Rick Brickner. By Ch. Dar Morevs Moon Madness x Ch. Morgandell Talina. Owner: Cyndi Dell and Bill Hemby

FOLLY QUARTERS' DOBRO ROMUL, JC. HP108448/02 6/11/2004. Breeder: Maggie Rice. By Ch. Astara's Lasting Impression Lido x Ch. Snowgriffin's Zima Vissalka, SC. Owner: Margaret E. Rice

CH. GRYFFYN'S AEYRIE ALEGRIA, SC. HM992803/08. 11/22/2001. Breeder: R. Lynn Shell-Whitlock, Victor Whitlock, Sara Whittington and Wayne Rowe. By Ch. Gryffyns Once N Future King, JC x Ch. Chataqua Fyrespryte of G-A, JC. Owner: R. Lynn Shell-Whitlock

NORTH WOODS SILVER SKY, JC. HP101732/07. 5/24/2004. Breeder: Jim and Lauri Anderson and Michelle Luckey-Rowton. By Ch. Zcerlov's Reactor x Ch. Kenai's Silver Glacier. Owner: Michael McLain

AVALON VICTORIA CROSS, JC. HP142420/04. 1/14/05. Breeders: Sandra Moore and Suzanne Liggett. By Zharkov Quest For Fire – Avalon Polychromatic. Owner: Sandra Moore

RISING STAR DIPAULS TZEITEL, JC. HP094549/02. 2/20/2004. Breeder: Nadine Johnson. By Ch. Rising Star Conquistador x Ch. Octavia de Nikolaiev. Owner: Janet N. Browne

TARAS YURIVITCH OF SUNBURST. HM981713/03. 9/26/2001. Breeder: Edwin Jaeme. By Emperor v Troybhiko x V'Indra's Oreo of Sunburst. Owner: Garnett Thompson

ASTARA ZLATKO OF FOLLY QTRS', JC. HP071316/02. 8/29/2003. Breeder: Carvey Graves. By Ch. Astara's Lasting Impression Lido x Kyrov Everluminous of Astara. Owner: Margaret E. Rice

Absent - KHARKOV'S WINDFALL OF JIHAD, JC. HP104946/07. 6/2/2004. Breeder: Charles and Barbara Mullis. By Jihad's Starry Night, JC x Jihad's Lady of the Canyon. Owner: Lita Bond and Floyd Huyber

Absent - SIR LANCELOT OF PARADISE VALLEY. HP081218/02. 9/10/2003. Breeder: Todd and Toby Brandtman. By Ch. Sylvan Seabury Virago x Ch. Royale Shalimar of Kyrov, CD. Owner: Todd and Toby Brandtman and Joe and Maggie Michael

Absent - WIND N SATIN WICKEDLY WINSOME, SC. HP134014/04. 10/26/2004. Breeder: M. Childs and A. Nowlett. By Ch. Wind N Satin Ty Slezi of Veter x Wind N Satin Xactlyrite. Owner: S. Michele Ray

AKC Lure Coursing Special Stake - OTHER ENTRIES

DC Meadowcreek Light In The Sky, SC. HM830330/08. 4/15/99. Breeders: Robin Clifford and Lesley Clifford. By Ch. Oaklara Meadowcreek Blackout, JC – DC Kenai Kiss The Girl, SC. Owner: Diane Davis

AKC Lure Coursing Veteran Stake - OTHER ENTRIES

Absent - Int. Racing Ch. (FCI) Silkenswift Ambassador, JC FCh. HM724061/03. 7/11/1997. Breeder: Bonnie Dalzell. Owner: Tom Golcher and KC Thompson, By DC Silkenswift Blaze of Chaos, LCM 4 SORC2, SGRC, CD SC CGC x Ch. Seabury Sabrina at Silkenswift, SC

ASFA Lure Coursing Open Stake - OTHER ENTRIES

NICKOLAI PAVLIP ZHIVAIA VODA. HP090904/07. 1/8/04. Breeder: Bonnie E. Nichols. By Nickolai Born Free Clairidge – Nickolai Yenoky Corsesca, JC. Owner: Sunny Grant

BONSAI LOST CREEK CHICORY. HP013743/07. 5/23/02. Breeders: Nancy DeChant, Sara Lyons-Goss and H. Brettell. By Ch. Laureate Adrienne Luminary – Bonsai Colors of the Wind, SC. Owner: Helen Brettell

CALARON CHARLEY'S ANGEL. HP125363/01. 10/4/04. Breeder: Penny A. Keiffer. By Calaron's Popsicle – Rising Star Keepsake. Owner: Karen Haberkorn

Excused - SIR LANCELOT OF PARADISE VALLEY, JC. HP081218/02. Breeders: Todd and Toby Brandtman. By DC Sylvan Seabury Virago - Ch. Royale Shalimar of Kyrov, CD, JC. Owners: Todd and Toby Brandtman and Joe and Maggie Michael

Absent - VITRINA SYLVAN ONE FROM THE HEART. HP115511/01. 5/3/04. Breeders: Valori Trantanella and Chris and Patti Neale. By DC Sylvan Virago, SC – Ch. Vitrina Zoetrope, CD, JC. Owner: Valori Vig Trantanella

GLADKIVETR WLDHUNT C'EST MAGNIFIC, JC. HM993681/08. 1/23/02. Breeders: R. Silguero and G.A. Duncan. By Ch. Seventh Dynasty of the Wild Hunt, JC – Ch. Gladkii Veter C'est Moi. Owner: Robin K. Riel

JUBILEE DUNAMAI SOZO, SGRC. 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

GLADKII VETER MATTER OF TASTE. HP154582/06. 5/15/05. Breeders: Roy Silguero, Mary Childs and Dora McDonald. By Ch. Yegorov Sea of Change, CD – DC Wind 'n Satin Ty Kaa, SC, MC. Owners: Roy Silguero and Curtis Judd

CH. SVORA'S SECRET RENDEZVOUS, JC. HP044785/05. 3/2/03. Breeder: S.A. Garrett. By Ch. Chataqua's Valimir of Kyrov, SC – Ch. Babotjka's Fantaziya, JC. Owner: Robin K. Riel

REGIUS SVESDA COVER GIRL. HP119247/02. 6/9/2004. Breeder: Doreen Carlstad and Carol McHugh. By Ch. Regius The Soul of Osiris x Perchotin's Zarina Catherina. Owner: Paul Haffner

FOLLY QTRS' SVETLANA ZOYANOVNA. HP 108448/03. 6/11/2004. Breeder: Maggie Rice. By Ch. Astara's Lasting Impression Lido x Ch. Snowgriffin's Zima Vissalka, SC. Owner: Maggie Rice

VILA YUROVNA OF SUNBURST. HM981713/03. 7/20/2001. Breeder: Edwin Jaehne. By Emperor v. Troybhiko x V'Indra's Oreo of Sunburst. Owner: Garnett Thompson

ASTARA ZLATKO OF FOLLY QTRS, JC. HP071316/02. 8/29/03. Breeder: Carvey Graves. By Ch. Astara's Lasting Impression Lido – Kyrov Ever Luminous of Astara. Owner: Margaret E. Rice

ASFA Lure Coursing Field Champion Stake - OTHER ENTRIES

DC DEL SOL LORD OF THE DANCE, SC. HN008460/01. 8/22/02. Breeder: Susan Van de Water. By Ch. Chataqua's Valimir of Kyrov, SC – Ch. Del Sol Belle Starr, JC. Owner: Susan Van de Water

FC GLADKII VETER JOSEPHINE, SC. HP134363/08. 11/28/04. Breeders: D. McDonald, R. Silguero, C, Taylor and M. Childs. By Ch. Wind 'n Satin Just a Moment – Ch. Wind 'n Satin Over the Edge, JC. Owners: D. McDonald, R. Silguero and C. Judd

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

DC AVALON JUNGLE FEVER, CD, SC. HM953334/06. 4/26/01. Breeders: Sandra Moore, Paula Moore and Diana Embry. By FC Silkenswift Camus Dark Realm, SC – Ch. Willowwind's Love at First Site, JC. Owners: Sandra Moore and Paula Moore

ASFA Lure Coursing Veteran Stake - OTHER ENTRIES

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

Absent - CH. ROYALE SHALIMAR OF KYROV, CD, JC. HM827353/01. 1/7/99. Breeder: Susan Marcyan. By Ch. Kyrov's Crescendo – Ch. Aspenglo Gabrielle Royale. Owners: Todd and Toby Brandtman

Obedience Utility Class 'B' - OTHER ENTRIES

CH. NICKOLAI SOVAS PREKHOTE, UD. HP018233/01. 7/31/02. Breeder: Bonnie E. Nichols. By Ch. Nickolai Vasielev Alizarin, JC – Nickolai Velvet Clairidge, CDX. Owner: Karen Haberkorn

Obedience Open Class 'B' - OTHER ENTRIES

NQ / AOM - Ch. Virshina Rose Of Paradise, CDX, SC. HM683091/04. 10/16/96. Breeder: Chris Bradley. By Ch. Virshina Renaissance Korbel, JC – Ch. Virshina Fireside Glow, CDX, NAJ. Owners: Todd and Toby Brandtman and Chris Bradley

Obedience Open Class 'A' - OTHER ENTRIES

NQ - DC Avalon Jungle Fever, CD, SC. HM953334/06. 4/26/01. Breeders: Sandra Moore, Paula Moore and Diana Embry. By FC Silkenswift Camus Dark Realm, SC – Ch. Willowwind's Love at First Site, JC. Owners: Sandra Moore and Paula Moore

Obedience Novice Class 'B' - OTHER ENTRIES

VERA 'N STERLINGS FLYING EAGLE. HP174478/01. 2/18/05. Breeders: J. and L. Brauner and L. Cole. By Vera's Look of Eagles – Vera's My Sterling Treasure, CD, RA, CGC. Owners: J. and L. Brauner and L. Cole

LAUREATE BELLA LUNA FLY ME TO THE MOON. HP154543/01. 5/18/05. Breeders: Monica E. Barry and Janis A. Leikam. By Ch. Laureate Gavril Gallant Fox – Ch. Laureate Adrienne Learning to Fly. Owner: Elizabeth A. Moon

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

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

CALARON CHARLEY'S ANGLE. HP125363/01. 10/4/04. Breeder: Penny A. Keiffer. By Calaron's Popsicle – Rising Star Keepsake. Owner: Karen Haberkorn

JUBILEE DUNAMAI SOZO. 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

CH. MAJENKIR IMPRABELLA. HM816966/06. 3/7/99. Breeder: Karen Staudt-Cartabona. By Ch. Majenkir Impressive – Majenkir Mirabella. Owners: Karen M. and William V. Ackerman

DC DEL SOL LORD OF THE DANCE, SC. HN008460/01. 8/22/02. Breeder: Susan Van de Water. By Ch. Chataqua's Valimir of Kyrov, SC – Ch. Del Sol Belle Starr, JC. Owner: Susan Van de Water

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

Obedience Novice Class 'A' - OTHER ENTRIES

DC MEADOWCREEK LIGHT IN THE SKY, SC. HM830330/08. 4/15/99. Breeders: Robin Clifford and Lesley Clifford. By Ch. Oaklara Meadowcreek Blackout, JC – DC Kenai Kiss The Girl, SC. Owner: Diane Davis

GLADKII VETER BREEZY, JC. HM820664/03. 2/20/99. Breeder: S. Gresser, R. Silguero, M. Childs and C. Judd. By Ch. Wind 'n Satin Rag 'N Sum 'R GV – Wind 'n Satin Dragon Tears GV. Owner: Carolyn Meyer

Obedience Pre-Novice Class - OTHER ENTRIES

VERA 'N STERLINGS FLYING EAGLE. HP174478/01. 2/18/05. Breeders: J. and L. Brauner and L. Cole. By Vera's Look of Eagles – Vera's My Sterling Treasure, CD, RA, CGC. Owners: J. and L. Brauner and L. Cole

BUCKSILVER'S ZARA'S SONG. HP143960/07. 12/7/04. Breeders: Kenneth E. and Virginia P. Graff, Kathleen L. Kapaun and Michelle Luckey. By Kenai Endless Ring of Lite – Ch. Bucksilvers Touch the Sky. Owners: Sunny Grant

Obedience Veteran Class - OTHER ENTRIES

CH. ROYALE SHALIMAR OF KYROV, CD, JC. HM827353/01. 1/7/99. Breeder: Susan Marcyan. By Ch. Kyrov's Crescendo – Ch. Aspenglo Gabrielle Royale. Owners: Todd and Toby Brandtman

Rally Novice 'B' - OTHER ENTRIES

84 - VERA 'N STERLINGS FLYING EAGLE. HP174478/01. 2/18/05. Breeders: J. and L. Brauner and L. Cole. By Vera's Look of Eagles – Vera's My Sterling Treasure, CD, RA, CGC. Owners: J. and L. Brauner and L. Cole

81 - CARS IVANS FERDINAND. #B3894 (Latvia). 5/2/05. Breeder: H. Urtane. By Velikij Bonapart Iz Razdolia – Borscana Ragdoll. Owner: M.H. Dobrus

LAUREATE BELLA LUNA FLY ME TO THE MOON. HP154543/01. 5/18/05. Breeders: Monica E. Barry and Janis A. Leikam. By Ch. Laureate Gavril Gallant Fox – Ch. Laureate Adrienne Learning to Fly. Owner: Elizabeth A. Moon

Rally Novice 'A' - OTHER ENTRIES

CALARON CHARLEY'S ANGEL. HP125363/01. 10/4/04. Breeder: Penny A. Keiffer. By Calaron's Popsicle – Rising Star Keepsake. Owner: Karen Haberkorn

CH. NICKOLAI SOVAS PREKHOTE, UD. HP018233/01. 7/31/02. Breeder: Bonnie E. Nichols. By Ch. Nickolai Vasielev Alizarin, JC – Nickolai Velvet Clairidge, CDX. Owner: Karen Haberkorn

Puppy Sweepstakes Dogs, 6 months and under 9 - CRITIQUE by Melanie Richards

1 - WIND 'N SATIN FLEDGE V COBURN - This was a very sound black puppy with a very good front and nice movement. Very balanced. He got tired and was misbehaving by the time Best in Sweeps competition rolled around.

2 - RISING STAR YANNI - Quite the contrast to the first puppy, this was a much larger male. A handsome young dog who probably could already compete with adults for the points. He looked very mature. He had more leg and more length of body than the first place dog, but was also balanced. An attractive puppy.

3 - L'BJORZOI'S RED THUNDER - Though he was not showing too well (I found out later that his owner was handling another dog in the class), this was a very elegant brindle puppy with a lovely head and expression.

4 - MANDOLIN-MIELIKKI MAHALO - Another brindle puppy who was very balanced and sound.

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

KANSAI'Z MONTEFORTE. Owners: Jean Patten and Janice McMinn

L'BJORZOI'S RED DAWN OF SUNBURST. Owners: Susan Lundebjerg and Marian D. McNeil

L'BJORZOI'S BORZOODLE BOY OF SUNBURST. Owner: Susan Lundebjerg

L'BJORZOI'S RED THUNDER. Owner: Susan Lundebjerg and Beth Hernandez

KYROV'S ORION OF BERKUT. Owner: Heather Hendrix

Absent - ZOOROPA LAUREATE HIGH BANKS OF BRISTOL. Owner: Patty Hull

Absent - ARIA'S GILTEDGED DEVIL. Owner: S. Michele Ray

Puppy Sweepstakes Dogs, 9 months and under 12 - CRITIQUE by Melanie Richards

1 - RAJALINJAN HALIS - An Irish - marked reddish sable male who was very together and sound, especially for this age when puppies often and gangly and growing and shedding. He was very solid, with nice shoulders and rear angulation. A pleasing, handsome puppy.

2 - GOLIGHTLY YANNICK BROLIN - A white and black male who looked more teenage than the first place puppy. He was balanced and moderate with very nice, easy sidegait.

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

ZVJOZDNIJ BARHAT. Owner: Carol Enz

GOLIGHTLY BROLIN SELLECK. Owners: Kerstin Brolin and Marcella Zobel

Absent - DAVMOOR MIDSUMMER NITE AT NORTH WOODS. Owners: James and Lauri Anderson

Absent - DAVMOOR RIVER DANCE. Owner: Diane Davis

Puppy Sweepstakes Dogs, 12 months and under 15 - CRITIQUE by Melanie Richards

1 - GUZZI STEPPES MOONDANZ PARADO - A white and red male who looked a bit more teenage than the younger class winners. He had easy side gait and nice angulation with a pleasing topline.

2 - TAUGO'S GUCCI - A more substantial male with good structure and angles. A close decision between first and second place.

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

CARS IVANS FERDINAND. Owner: M.H. Dobrus

MYTARKA HUMPHREY BOGART. Owner: Marian D. McNeil

LAUREATE BELLA LUNA FLY ME TO THE MOON. Owner: Elizabeth A. Moon

Puppy Sweepstakes Dogs, 15 months and under 18 - CRITIQUE by Melanie Richards

1 - PHAEDRA DRACUL - A compact, substantial gold brindle male who was curvy and nicely angulated both front and rear. He had good reach and smooth side gait and many nice breed details such as a well - filled muzzle with nice Roman finish, low hocks, and that very desirable blend of substance and style. Clearly masculine yet still elegant. Nicely proportioned throughout. An excellent overall quality male. BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES

2 - SOYARA'S THE FORCE OF DESTINY - A large, handsome white and sable male with a sweeping rear. Substantial and very mature - looking, with a pleasing expression and a nice combination of elegance and masculinity.

3 - GLADKII VETER NEW YEAR KING - A very handsome, substantial white and tri male, sound and very mature - looking. A masculine dog with good angulation and attractive type.

4 - SOYARA'S GANDALF AT DANA DAN - A large white and brindle/sable male, balanced, with good substance and pleasing proportions.

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

IRISHBROOK-AASHTORIA CASSIS. Owners: Michael L. and Vicki L. Savage

SVERSHIN KORSAR AT PETYA. Owners: Karen and Michael Berry

VERA 'N STERLINGS FLYING EAGLE. Owners: J. and L. Brauner and L. Cole

DASHADON THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC. Owners: Dennis and Nancy Williams

VIRSHINA WINDSOR OF VASCHKA. Owners: Suzan and Kenneth Tintorri

KATUSHKA-JUBILEE MOVADO. Owners: Maribeth Bennett and Joyce Law

Absent - KELCOROV'S WALKS ON WATER, JC. Owner: Bunny Kelley

Absent - ANOTAK ENCOUNTER WITH A DREAM. Owners: Roger F. and Joyce C. Katona

Puppy Sweepstakes Bitches, 6 months and under 9 - CRITIQUE by Melanie Richards

1 - WIND 'N SATIN JADUS V COBURN - A black puppy bitch with an excellent front assembly, with good long upper arm and balanced angles. She moved accordingly, with good reach and drive, and was very sound. BEST OF OPPOSITE IN SWEEPSTAKES

2 - RISING STAR YASMINE - A taller, longer and much more mature - looking bitch, this girl looked ready to compete in Open even at this age. She was sound and balanced.

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

Absent - ZOOROPA LAUREATE FONTANA FRONT STRETCH. Owner: Patty Hull

Absent - L'BJORZOI'S S JAELLE OF SUNBURST. Owner: Susan Lundebjerg

Puppy Sweepstakes Bitches, 9 months and under 12 - CRITIQUE by Melanie Richards

1 - GOLIGHTLY BROLIN OOMA FRANKA - An Irish - marked black bitch who was a very nice overall bitch: feminine and sound, she moved well and also flowed together nicely standing. She was very balanced for the usually awkward 9 - 12 class.

2 - AFANASII AVALON EROEAN - A smooth mover with nice angulation.

3 - AFANASII AVALON AVERIA - A large, flashy girl with good angles, littersister to #2.

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

AVALON AFANASII TRIM AND PROPER. Owners: Rebecca and Tim Neal

DAVMOOR CRESCENT MOON. Owner: Jordan Davis

Puppy Sweepstakes Bitches, 12 months and under 15 - CRITIQUE by Melanie Richards

1 - RODINA SHINING THROUGH LEREAU - A white and light red sable girl with a beautiful head. She was very feminine yet had nice substance. Balanced and sound, she was a lovely girl with nice angulation.

2 - GLADKII VETER MATTER OF TASTE - A black bitch with lovely shiny curls, this was a very well made girl with good angulation both front and rear. She was sound and moved well. Quite mature - looking for her age.

3 - TAUGO'S GIORGIO ARMANI - A handsome, substantial white and gold bitch with nice angulation front and rear and an attractive silhouette. A sound mover.

4 - MAJENKIR POLLYANA - Another substantial girl who was well angulated both front and rear, but well balanced. Very maturing - looking

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

LAUREATE ADRIENNE FLYING FIRST CLASS. Owner: Janis A. Leikam

DJINNSEEKER CALIFORNIA DREAM. Owners: Cliff Thrasher and Brad Fox

SUNBURST HEAVEN TRAVELER. Owner: Garnett Thompson

NONSUCH ORIENTAL POPPY. Owners: Karen and Kalen Dumke

SUNBURST HEAVEN 'LEE SPLENDOR. Owner: Garnett Thompson

Puppy Sweepstakes Bitches, 15 months and under 18 - CRITIQUE by Melanie Richards

1 - AASHTORIA IRISHBROOK LA ROCHELLE - This white and tri bitch had a beautiful head and a classic silhouette with lovely topline and good angulation both front and rear. She made a beautiful picture standing in the line - up with her excellent breed type.

2 - JUBILEE - KATUSHKA EBEL - This white and gold/slightly sable bitch was sound and solid with nice rear angulation and smooth, moderate movement. Nicely proportioned overall.

3 - AASHTORIA IRSHBROK JOUE LES TOURS - A white and sable bitch with a lovely head. She was a good blend of elegance and substance. Sound and moderate, but her tail carriage detracted from her overall picture moving. Still, a very nice quality bitch.

4 - AASHTORIA IRISHBROOK SEZANNE - A white and tri girl with a half - marked face, she was very nice bitch though not quite as sound as one of her littersisters (#3) and not as elegant as her other sister #1), she shared many of their virtues.

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

BUCKSILVER PAINTED LADY. Owners: Kenneth E. and Virginia P. Graff, Kathleen L. Kapaun and Michelle Luckey

VIRSHINA DEVON. Owners: Chris Bradley and Sherry Neigum

VIRSHINA CHELSEA MOROZOVA. Owners: Jerry White and Janet Adams

MUFASA'S SWEET HOME CHICAGO. Owner: Renee McCartin

VIRSHINA NESTON OF JOSHUA. Owners: Cynthia Tellefsen and Beverly Peck

BUCKSILVER'S ZARA'S SONG. Owners: Sunny Grant

AASHTORIA IRISHBROOK SOPHIA. Owners: Barbara Binder and Robin K. Riel

AVALON VICTORIA CROSS, JC. Owner: Sandra Moore

WINDOR LIQUID DIAMONDS V EIDOLON. Owners: Dora and Gene McDonald and Mary Childs

FC GLADKII VETER JOSEPHINE, SC. Owners: D. McDonald, R. Silguero and C. Judd

Absent - IRISHBROOK AASHTORIA MARSEILLE. Owners: Mike and Vicki Savage

Absent - ANOTAK ESSENCE OF A DREAM. Owners: Roger F. and Joyce C. Katona

Absent - AASHTORIA IRISHBROOK CALAIS. Owner: Susan Lytwynec

Absent - KATUSHKA-JUBILEE ELINI. Owners: Cindi and Amelia Gredys

Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs, 7 years and under 8 - CRITIQUE by Melanie Richards

1 - MEADOWCREEK RULE THE NIGHT - A dark brindle male with good proportions; he was more refined than many of the males entered but quite correct, with nice body and bone. This dog was a very good mover, very sound, with nice easy side gait. A very worthy Borzoi.

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

CH. CHULISTA KLASYX RUNSWITHWIND, SC. Owners: Jane LC and Anthony Dennis

DAR MOREV BURNING SKY SNOPAW. Owner: Sally Stephens

CH. ZABAVA WINTER PALACE, CGC. Owners: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra

Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs, 8 years and under 9 - CRITIQUE by Melanie Richards

1 CH MOROZOVA'S ROCKWELL - A very handsome white and sable male with good length of leg in proportion to his body, sound and a nice mover. He had a pleasing head, nice length of neck. Everything flowed together well in this male. He was in very nice condition and coat. Ultimately, he was my BEST IN VETERAN SWEEPS based on his overall quality and his wonderful balance. An excellent example of a dog who did not sacrifice soundness for style. He had nice angulation and was balanced in angles. Definitely masculine without sacrificing elegance. I was very impressed with this lovely male.

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

CH. VALESKA WILDER SHORES OF LOVE. Owners: Carol Enz, Rey McGehee and Linda Turner

CH. GYRFFYNS ONCE N FUTURE KING, JC. Owner: R. Lynn Shell-Whitlock

CH. V'INDRA'S ORACLE OF SUNBURST. Owner: Garnett Thompson

Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs, 10 years and over - CRITIQUE by Melanie Richards

1 - CH NONSUCH PRINCE CHARMING - A white and tri male with nice substance and an elegant head with a lot of fill and depth to the muzzle, masculine without sacrificing quality. Even at this age, he had a wonderful energetic, springy side gait and clearly enjoyed being back in the ring. He was pressed for this win by a very handsome white and red male, CH TRUHAVEN'S MIDAS RUN, who made a very attractive picture standing.

Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs, 10 years and over - OTHER ENTRIES

FIREBIRD FLY BY NIGHT, JC, CGC. Owner: Corrine Miller

CH. TRUHAVENS MIDAS RUN. Owners: Cindi Tellefsen, Bev Peck and Jim and Dottie Trulock

Absent - CH. VALESKA SAILOR RIPLEY. Owners: Yvonne and Rey McGehee

Absent - CH. ADRIENNE BLUES AFTER MIDNITE, CD, RN. Owners: Elizabeth A. Moon and Janis A. Leikam

Absent - CH. TAMARZI'S PRIVILEGE OF DAVIDOFF, CGC. Owner: S. Michele Ray

Veteran Sweepstakes Bitches, 7 years and under 8 - CRITIQUE by Melanie Richards

1 CH MAJENKIR MIRABELLA - This was a lovely bitch, who was also sound and had good movement. She had a pleasing head that flowed into a lovely neck and shoulders, with corresponding angles in the rear. A very quality Borzoi.

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

BUCKSILVERS CHAMPAGNE ON ICE. Owners: Kenneth E. and Virginia P. Graff

Absent - CH. ROYALE SHALIMAR OF KYROV, CD, JC. Owners: Todd and Toby Brandtman

Veteran Sweepstakes Bitch, 8 years and under 9 - CRITIQUE by Melanie Richards

1 - CH SOYARA'S CHANTILLY LACE - This white and brindle/sable bitch has a commanding presence. A large, substantial girl with a sweeping rear and good length of neck, she is sound and quite the show stopper. She self - stacks beautifully and is in absolute peak condition. She also has many nice details, like good feet, a pleasing head profile, and a long classic tail which she carries well. BEST OF OPPOSITE IN VETERAN SWEEPS

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

CH. MOROZOVA'S AFFAIRE DE COEUR, SC. Owner: Janet Y. Adams

CH. V'INDRA'S ODESSA OF SUNBURST. Owner: Garnett Thompson

Veteran Sweepstakes Bitch, 9 years and under 10 - CRITIQUE by Melanie Richards

1 - DC BROLIN'S GOLIGHTLY HURRICANE, SC There were five bitches in this class and they were all very nice Borzoi, which made this decision difficult. Ultimately, the winner, a black bitch who was quite sound, prevailed on her smooth movement and excellent condition. Balanced in angles, she felt very good to the hand.

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

CH. ADRIENNE CANDLE IN THE WIND. Owners: Janis A. Leikam and Patty Hull

YAH-BORICK ISKRA, CGC. Owner: Melissa Egbert and Corrine Miller

CH. VIRSHINA SWEET PEA, CD, JC, CGC. Owners: Chris Bradley and Sherry Neigum

CH. VIRSHINA ROSE OF PARADISE, CDX, SC. Owners: Todd and Toby Brandtman and Chris Bradley

Veteran Sweepstakes Bitch, 10 years and over - CRITIQUE by Melanie Richards

1 - CH DAR MOREV HINTERLAND XENA I have admired this bitch since she was a puppy and it was great to see her as a beautiful over - ten veteran. She was in fabulous condition for her age, and looked like she barely belonged in veteran class at all. She is a very attractive, balanced, moderate girl with nice lines and pleasing type. She is still quite sound and good on her feet. A lovely girl!

Veteran Sweepstakes Bitch, 10 years and over - OTHER ENTRIES

Absent - BRUSNICHKA NEVSKAIA. HM586439/01. 8/5/93. Breeder: Tatiana Dedkova. By Sadko Nevskii – Boiarynia Dusha Nevskaia. Owners: Irina Terra and Kristina Terra

SWEEPSTAKES JUDGE'S GENERAL COMMENTS by Melanie Richards:

I was asked to write a critique of the sweepstakes entries and while I tried to write notes about each dog in a small notepad, needless to say, it was very difficult to read my scribbles done amidst the judging and the photo sessions. It proved a daunting task to critique each dog who placed, and in some cases I couldn't read my writing. Hopefully, the following comments will help readers see the entry through my eyes.

I've often thought it would be interesting to hold a round robin type of sweeps where the same judge judged the same entries every three months. This would be revealing as there are certain ages where most Borzoi are much more competitive, for example the 6 - 9 puppy class before geeky adolescence sets in and legs start to grow. I'm sure the same dogs judged by the same person at different ages would show some interesting variations. Keeping in mind all the variables of growth stages and training, the time of year a sweepstakes falls is pretty random in relation of any given puppy's readiness to compete. Sometimes I'm sure we all wish we could turn the clock back and have our leggy teenagers compete in 6 - 9 class, or turn the clock forward and have the 9 - 12 youngsters compete in 12 - 18.

In looking at Borzoi, I am always hoping for a dog that combines soundness and balance with good movement and the elegance and flowing lines that typify the breed at its best. Naturally, all these qualities do not necessarily occur in the same dog. I prefer a dog with definite virtues and tried to balance the different virtues I found in various hounds against my understanding of the standard.

Thanks very much to the membership of BCOA for this delightful opportunity.

I have to admit, I had never really understood the concept of picking only a first place in veterans until I actually judged this event. It would have been so difficult to have had to place these marvelous veterans beyond first place. I really appreciated only having to award first place. The Veterans sweepstakes is always my favorite at the national and it was really an honor to be able to judge this event.

My appreciation to those who brought their treasured veterans out. It was wonderful to see these old timers in great condition and enjoying their moment back in the limelight. The quality of the veterans was very impressive.

When reflecting back on the day's judging, some things stand out in this entry that breeders may want to consider. One is that the overall quality of the veterans definitely outweighed the quality of the youngsters. While I realize that the puppies are only representing a one year time span, there were also three times as many puppies entered. I think a lot could be learned by really looking at some of our best veterans, and I mean looking at the dogs themselves rather than seeing them through the veil of their reputations. Early in the day, during the puppy sweeps, the thought flashed into my mind that it was easy to see why a plain dog that is only sound on the down and back can do well. This is because a sound down and back is not that common. Of course, hopefully we want more in our dogs than just that. When I placed my first veteran class winner, I thought to myself how he was clearly one of the best - moving dogs I had judged all day up to that point and that was only the start of the veterans judging. I did see some very odd movement, especially front movement, at various times throughout the day. Sometimes when certain qualities become entrenched in a region or a bloodline, it may be difficult for people to really "see" them any more. While soundness and movement are important, a Borzoi should also be graceful standing as well with elegance and flowing silhouette and those Borzoi with many of the finer points of type are also a genetic treasure. Seeing the virtues in dogs that differ from one's own is an important part of understanding and preserving the breed.

I had a funny moment of synchronicity on my way home. I had to fly out of Vancouver, B.C. so I found a motel once I got up there and decided to go to the aquarium to see the Orcas, being a marine mammal devotee. When I got back, I went to the restaurant annexed to my motel, sat down, and looked up to see, in large blue neon letters: "Rockwell Lounge." I really had to laugh after putting CH Morozova's Rockwell Best in Veteran Sweeps.

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

KYROV'S ORION OF BERKUT. HP182684/04. 9/27/05. Breeders: Amy Sorbie and Ted Ferris. By Ch. Chataqua's Sparkle of Kyrov – Royale Gentle Wind Ode to Joy. Owner: Heather Hendrix

MANDOLIN-MIELIKKI MAHALO. HP185516/01. 10/1/05. Breeders: Pat Hardy and Renee McCartin. By DC Mandolin-Mielikki The Dance, CD, SC, CGC, TDI – Witchcraft Spirit of the Tsar. Owner: Pat Hardy

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

Absent - ZOOROPA LAUREATE POLE AT POCONO. HP177595/04. 9/30/05. Breeders: Patty Hull and Monica Barry. By Ch. Zooropa's Singular Sensation – Ch. Laureate Adrienne Taking Flight. Owners: Monica Barry and Rachel Gongre

Absent - MANDOLIN-MIELIKKI ALOHA. HP185516/02. 10/1/05. Breeders: Pat Hardy and Renee McCartin. By DC Mandolin-Mielikki The Dance, CD, SC, CGC, TDI – Witchcraft Spirit of the Tsar. Owner: Pat Hardy

Absent - MIELIKKI'S GREAT EXPECTATIONS. HP201794/06. 9/25/05. Breeder: Renee McCartin. By Ch. Mielikki Twilight Eclipse – Silkenswift Storm in Africa, JC. Owners: Di and Jim Ryde

Absent - ZOOROPA LAUREATE TALLEDEGA SPEED. HP177595/01. 9/30/05. Breeders: Patty Hull and Monica Barry. By Ch. Zooropa's Singular Sensation – Ch. Laureate Adrienne Taking Flight. Owners: Patty Hull and Season Whaley

Absent - ARIA'S AIN'T NO ANGEL. HP191778/02. 10/13/05. Breeder: Rita Linck. By DC Svora's Sentinel – Hound Hollow's Dream Goddess. Owners: Rita Linck and Richard Terry

Absent - MIELIKKI-MANDOLIN MAUI WAUI. HP185516/03. 10/1/05. Breeders: Pat Hardy and Renee McCartin. By DC Mandolin-Mielikki's The Dance – Witchcraft Spirit of the Tsar. Owner: Di Ryde

Absent - ARIA'S GILTEDGED DEVIL. HP191778/03. 10/13/05. Breeder: Rita M. Linck. By Ch. Svora's Sentinel – Hound Hollow Dream Goddess. Owner: S. Michele Ray

Absent - MIELIKKI RUN FOR THE ROSES. HP201794/07. 9/25/05. Breeder: Renee McCartin. By Ch. Mielikki Twilight Eclipse – Silkenswift Storm in Africa, JC. Owner: Margaret Strother

Futurity Dogs, 9 months and under 12 - OTHER ENTRIES

Absent - RAYNBO'S HOLLYWOOD. HP169586/03. 6/11/05. Breeders: Roni and Jennifer Zucker. By Ch. Majenkir Nearctic – DC Raynbo's Black Eyed Tsusi, SC, CGC. Owners: Roni and Jennifer Zucker

Absent - DAVMOOR RIVER DANCE. HP162181/02. 6/12/05. Breeder: Diane Davis. By Kenai's Spirit of North Woods – DC Meadowcreek Light In The Sky, SC. Owner: Diane Davis

Absent - RAYNBO'S BODACIOUS. HP169586/02. 6/11/05. Breeders: Roni and Jennifer Zucker. By Ch. Majenkir Nearctic – DC Raynbo's Black Eyed Tsusi, SC, CGC. Owners: Roni and Jennifer Zucker

Absent - DAVMOOR STANDING STONES. HP162181/06. 6/12/05. Breeder: Diane Davis. By Kenai's Spirit of North Woods – DC Meadowcreek Light In The Sky, SC. Owner: Diane Davis

Absent - AVALON AFANASII CUTTY SARK. HP181315/01. 7/15/05. Breeders: Rebecca Neal, Sandra Moore and Tim Neal. By DC Avalon Jungle Fever, CD, SC, TT – Avalon Highland Mary, TT. Owners: Sandra Moore and Rebecca Neal

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

Absent - WIND 'N SATIN MATTER OF OPINION. HP154582/01. 5/15/05. Breeders: M. Childs, R. Silguero and D. McDonald. By Ch. Yegorov Sea of Change, CD – DC Wind 'n Satin Ty Kaa, MC. Owners: Wind 'n Satin, Reg'd

Absent - LAUREATE ADRIENNE FLYING DUTCHMAN. HP154543/04. 5/18/05. Breeders: Monica E. Barry and Janis A. Leikam. By Ch. Laureate Gavril Gallant Fox – Ch. Laureate Adrienne Learning to Fly. Owner: Catherine Estes

Absent - DJINNSEEKER DREAM CATCHER. HP156858/03. 5/6/05. Breeders: Linda and Edward Bourne. By Ch. Zabava Milky Way, JC – Ch. Majenkir Ksar My Pebble Beach, JC. Owner: Mary Fricke

Absent - LAUREATE ADRIENNE FLYING PRINCE. HP154543/12. 5/18/05. Breeders: Monica E. Barry and Janis A. Leikam. By Ch. Laureate Gavril Gallant Fox – Ch. Laureate Adrienne Learning to Fly. Owners: Dr. Ken and Carla Judson

Absent - DJINNSEEKER DREAM WEAVER. HP156858/07. 5/6/05. Breeders: Linda and Edward Bourne. By Ch. Zabava Milky Way, JC – Ch. Majenkir Ksar My Pebble Beach, JC. Owners: Linda and Edward Bourne

Absent - DJINNSEEKER ELUSIVE DREAM. HP156858/05. 5/6/05. Breeders: Linda and Edward Bourne. By Ch. Zabava Milky Way, JC – Ch. Majenkir Ksar My Pebble Beach, JC. Owners: Cynthia and Robert Jabour

Absent - DJINNSEEKER IMPOSSIBLE DREAM. HP156858/04. 5/6/05. Breeders: Linda and Edward Bourne. By Ch. Zabava Milky Way, JC – Ch. Majenkir Ksar My Pebble Beach, JC. Owner: Marie-Helene Combis

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

VERA 'N STERLINGS DOUBLE EAGLE. HP174478/03. 2/18/05. Breeders: J. and L. Brauner and L. Cole. By Vera's Look of Eagles – Vera's My Sterling Treasure, CD, RA, CGC, Owners: J. and L. Brauner and L. Cole

Absent - KINOBI TRAVLIN BLUES RENAISSANCE. HP149113/05. 1/27/05. Breeder: Rebecca Peters-Campbell. By Silkenswift Stardust, JC – Ch. Kinobi's Molly Kathleen. Owners: Chris Swilley and Rebecca Peters-Campbell

Absent - VERA 'N STERLINGS FLYING EAGLE. HP174478/01. 2/18/05. Breeders: J. and L. Brauner and L. Cole. By Vera's Look of Eagles – Vera's My Sterling Treasure, CD, RA, CGC, Owners: J. and L. Brauner and L. Cole

Absent - AASHTORIA IRISHBROOK WILD HUNT LEMANS. HP144744/07. 2/20/05. Breeders: Robin K. Riel and Michael L. and Vicki L. Savage. By DC Tour De France of the Wild Hunt, CD, SC, TDI, CGC – Ch. Babotjka's Fantaziya, JC. Owner: G. Ariel Duncan

Absent - ANOTAK ENCOUNTER WITH A DREAM. HP139738/04. 12/22/04. Breeders: Roger F. and Joyce C. Katona. By Ch. Rainmaker Forever More, CD, SC – Ch. Majenkir My Wynter Whimsical. Owners: Roger F. and Joyce C. Katona

Absent - JUBILEE-KATUSHKA BREITLING. HP134687/06. 11/24/04. Breeders: Cindi Gredys and Joyce Law. By Ch. Jubilee Breath of Life, CD, JC, CGC – Ch. Katushka's-Kyrov's Splash. Owner: Cindi Gredys

Absent - VIRSHINA TRYST ON THE THAMES. HP144842/02. 2/21/05. Breeder: Chris Bradley. By Stonebar Triple Time – Ch. Virshina Sweet Pea, CD, JC, CGC. Owners: Chris Bradley and Sherry Neigum

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

Absent - JOSHUA VIRSHINA LASTMAN STANDG. HP117045/05. 8/23/04. Breeders: Cindy Tellefsen, Beverly Peck and Chris Bradley. By Nickolajs Suomen Virshina – Ch. Virshina Dresden of Joshua, JC. Owners: Cindy Tellefsen and Beverly Peck

Absent - KANZAI'Z FOR ALL SEASONS. HP129561/02. 10/12/04. Breeder: Karen Murray. By Ch. Osdow av Fjascho, JC – Ch. Kansai'z Call to my Heart, JC. Owners: Jean Patten and Janice McMinn

Absent - RAVENNA OWNS MY HEART. HP129569/04. 9/19/04. Breeder: Caryl Dumaine. By Ch. Ksar My Komet at Anotak, JC – Ch. Winterwind Beyond th Willows. Owner: Caryl Dumaine

Absent - BUCKSILVER NIGHT DANCER. HP118530/03. 9/9/04. Breeders: Kenneth E. and Virginia P. Graff. By Ch. Kenai Wind Sheer at Qamyo – Bucksilvers Champagne on Ice. Owners: Kenneth E. and Virginia P. Graff

Absent - KACHINA-VALESKA KOKOKSHI DANCER. HP122248/02. 10/8/04. Breeder: Carol Enz. By Ch. Valeska Wilder Shores of Love – Ch. Valeska Afterglow. Owner: Carol Enz

Absent - KACHINA-VALESKA SHALAKO DANCER. HP122248/01. 10/8/04. Breeder: Carol Enz. By Ch. Valeska Wilder Shores of Love – Ch. Valeska Afterglow. Owners: Dave and Gwen Mills and Carol Enz

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

Absent - LAUREATE ADRIENNE ZOOROPA ACCIPITOR. HP118349/01. 6/24/04. Breeders: M. Barry, J. Leikam, and P. Hull. By Ch. Nonsuch Prince Charming – Ch. Adrienne Seranade in Blue. Owners: M. Barry, J. Leikam, and P. Hull

Absent - KYROV'S BRAVO BRIGADEIRO. HP108344/03. 5/26/04. Breeder: Amy Sorbie. By Kyrov's Fanfare of the Wild Hunt – Ch. Windlord Efervesnce of Kyrov. Owner: Cydni Schroeder

Absent - LUNDR AVALON GOLIGHTLY VIGGO BROLIN. HP115078/02. 6/30/04. Breeders: Alicia M. Miller and Sandra Moore. By Ch. Perchotin's Ivor, JC – Avalon Habit of Perfection. Owners: Marcella Zobel and Kerstin Brolin

Absent - FOLLY QTR'S SVISTOK, JC. HP108448/01. 6/11/04. Breeder: Maggie Rice. By Ch. Astara's Lasting Impressing Lido – Ch. Snowgriffin's Zima Vissalka, SC. Owner: Maggie Rice

Absent - TIARRA'S FORMAL ATTIRE. HP103320/02. 6/5/04. Breeders: Kathy and William Norelli, DVM. By Ch. Majenkir My Beau at Avalyn – Ch. Tiara's Lady in Red. Owners: Kathy and William Norelli, DVM

Absent - KYROV'S CONFECTION. HP108344/01. 5/26/04. Breeder: Amy Sorbie. By Ch. Kyrov's Fanfare of the Wild Hunt – Ch. Windlord's Efervesnce of Kyrov. Owner: Amy Sorbie

Absent - VIRSHINA JOSHUA COLEMAN. HP117045/04. 8/23/04. Breeders: Cindy Tellefsen, Beverly Peck and Chris Bradley. By Nickolajs Shomen Virshina – Ch. Virshina Dresden of Joshua, JC. Owners: Tim Jewsbury and Dennis Snyder

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

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

Absent - MIELIKKI MANDOLIN WIKIWIKI MAKANI. HP185516/04. 10/1/05. Breeders: Renee McCartin and Pat Hardy. By DC Mandolin-Mielikki's The Dance – Witchcraft Spirit of the Tsar. Owner: Renee McCartin

Absent - ARIA'S DANCE WITH THE DEVIL. HP191778/01. 10/13/05. Breeder: Rita Linck. By DC Svora's Sentinel – Hound Hollow's Dream Goddess. Owner: Rita Linck

Absent - MIELIKKI SWEETEST MEMORIES. HP201794/03. 9/25/05. Breeder: Renee McCartin. By Ch. Mielikki Twilight Eclipse – Silkenswift Storm in Africa, JC. Owner: Renee McCartin

Absent - RISING STAR YVANNA O'WOLFBLITZ. HP176280/03. 9/1/05. Breeder: Nadine Johnson, By Ch. Rising Star Kajai Priam – Ch. Rising Star's Liberty Belle. Owners: Laurie and Steve Courtney

Absent - MIELIKKI MIDSUMMER'S NIGHT'S DREAM. HP201794/02. 9/25/05. Breeder: Renee McCartin. By Ch. Mielikki Twilight Eclipse – Silkenswift Storm in Africa, JC. Owner: Renee McCartin

Absent - MIELIKKI'S POETRY IN MOTION. HP201794/01. 9/25/05. Breeder: Renee McCartin. By Ch. Mielikki Twilight Eclipse – Silkenswift Storm in Africa, JC. Owner: Renee McCartin

Absent - MIELIKKI MINNIE MOUSE. HP201794/05. 9/25/05. Breeder: Renee McCartin. By Ch. Mielikki Twilight Eclipse – Silkenswift Storm in Africa, JC. Owner: Renee McCartin

Absent - MIELIKKI MISTY TWILIGHT. HP201794/04. 9/25/05. Breeder: Renee McCartin. By Ch. Mielikki Twilight Eclipse – Silkenswift Storm in Africa, JC. Owner: Renee McCartin

Absent - MIELIKKI MANDOLIN PAHUPAHU. HP185516/07. 10/1/05. Breeders: Renee McCartin and Pat Hardy. By DC Mandolin-Mielikki's The Dance – Witchcraft Spirit of the Tsar. Owner: Renee McCartin

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

Absent - DAVMOOR BEYOND THE MISTS. HP162181/03. 6/12/05. Breeder: Diane Davis. By Kenai's Spirit of North Woods – DC Meadowcreek Light In The Sky, SC. Owner: Diane Davis

Absent - RAYNBO'S PLATINUM. HP169586/01. 6/11/05. Breeders: Roni and Jennifer Zucker. By Ch. Majenkir Nearctic – DC Raynbo's Black Eyed Tsusi, SC, CGC. Owners: Roni and Jennifer Zucker

Absent - AFANASII AVALON GALIZABRA. HP181315/05. 7/15/05. Breeders: Rebecca and Tim Neal and Sandra Moore. By DC Avalon Jungle Fever, CD, SC, RN, TT – Avalon Highland Mary, CGC, TT. Owners: Tim and Rebecca Neal

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

Absent - AFANASII AVALON PASSING HONORS. HP181315/06. 7/15/05. Breeders: Rebecca and Tim Neal and Sandra Moore. By DC Avalon Jungle Fever, CD, SC, RN, TT – Avalon Highland Mary, CGC, TT. Owners: Tim and Rebecca Neal

Absent - KSAR STELLA PEREGRINA. HP185617/01. 8/19/05. Breeders: Susan Pennington and Carola Butler. By Ch. Raynbo Tolstoyan Credo of Agridor – Ksar Majenkir Darla. Owners: Susan and Marshal Pennington and Roni and Jennifer Zucker

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

Absent - WIND 'N SATIN ONLY I MATTER. HP154582/02. 5/15/05. Breeders: M. Childs, R. Silguero and D. McDonald. By Ch. Yegorov Sea of Change, CD – DC Wind 'n Satin Ty Kaa, MC. Owner: Wind 'n Satin, Reg'd

Absent - LAUREATE ADRIENNE FLY FROM HEAVEN. HP154543/06. 5/18/05. Breeders: Monica E. Barry and Janis A. Leikam. By Ch. Laureate Gavril Gallant Fox – Ch. Laureate Adrienne Learning to Fly. Owner: Monica Barry

Absent - DJINNSEEKER DARE TO DREAM. HP156858/01. 5/6/05. Breeders: Linda and Edward Bourne. By Ch. Zabava Milky Way, JC – Ch. Majenkir Ksar My Pebble Beach, JC. Owners: Linda and Edward Bourne

Absent - LAUREATE ADRIENNE K-C'S FLYING COLORS. HP154543/09. 5/18/05. Breeders: Monica E. Barry and Janis A. Leikam. By Ch. Laureate Gavril Gallant Fox – Ch. Laureate Adrienne Learning to Fly. Owners: Lynne M. Gillespie, Kasey A. Nelson and Monica E. Barry

Absent - GLADKII VETER PRECIOUS MATTER. HP154582/03. 5/15/05. Breeders: Roy Silguero, Mary Childs and Dora McDonald. By Ch. Yegorov Sea of Change, CD – DC Wind 'n Satin Ty Kaa, SC, MC. Owners: Roy Silguero and Curtis Judd

Absent - DJINNSEEKER VIVID DREAM. HP156858/06. 5/6/05. Breeders: Linda and Edward Bourne. By Ch. Zabava Milky Way, JC – Ch. Majenkir Ksar My Pebble Beach, JC. Owner: Connie Taylor

Absent - LAUREATE ADR'N FLIGHT OF THE BUMBLEBEE. HP154543/10. 5/18/05. Breeders: Monica E. Barry and Janis A. Leikam. By Ch. Laureate Gavril Gallant Fox – Ch. Laureate Adrienne Learning to Fly. Owners: Dena Wilson-Fennern and Susan Jacobsen

Absent - LAUREATE ADR'N STARDUST FLIGHT. HP154543/07. 5/18/05. Breeders: Monica E. Barry and Janis A. Leikam. By Ch. Laureate Gavril Gallant Fox – Ch. Laureate Adrienne Learning to Fly. Owners: Diane T. and Walton Clement, III

Absent - GLADKII VETER ILLUSION O MATTER. HP154582/05. 5/15/05. Breeders: Roy Silguero, Mary Childs and Dora McDonald. By Ch. Yegorov Sea of Change, CD – DC Wind 'n Satin Ty Kaa, SC, MC. Owners: Roy Silguero and Curtis Judd

Absent - WIND 'N SATIN FACT OF THE MATTER. HP154582/04. 5/15/05. Breeders: Roy Silguero, Mary Childs and Dora McDonald. By Ch. Yegorov Sea of Change, CD – DC Wind 'n Satin Ty Kaa, SC, MC. Owner: Gale D. Snoddy

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

VIRSHINA PICADILLY. HP139014/02. 2/10/05. Breeders: Chris Bradley and Sherry Neigum. By Stonebar Triple Time – Ch. Virshina Viletta of Truhaven. Owners: Chris Bradley and Sherry Neigum

MUFASA'S SWEET HOME CHICAGO. HP143254/04. 2/22/05. Breeder: Vanessa G. Johnson. By FC Silkenswift Rider of the Storm, SC – FC Mufasa's Satin Doll, MC. Owner: Renee McCartin

BUCKSILVER'S ZARA'S SONG. HP143960/07. 12/7/04. Breeders: Kenneth E. and Virginia P. Graff, Kathleen L. Kapaun and Michelle Luckey. By Kenai Endless Ring of Lite – Ch. Bucksilvers Touch the Sky. Owners: Sunny Grant

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

BUCKSILVER PAINTED LADY. HP143960/01. 12/7/04. Breeders: Kenneth E. and Virginia P. Graff, Kathleen L. Kapaun and Michelle Luckey. By Kenai Endless Ring of Lite – Ch. Bucksilvers Touch the Sky. Owners: Kenneth E. and Virginia P. Graff, Kathleen L. Kapaun and Michelle Luckey

VERA 'N STERLINGS WALKING LIBERTY. HP174478/02. 2/18/05. Breeders: J. and L. Brauner and L. Cole. By Vera's Look of Eagles – Vera's My Sterling Treasure, CD, RA, CGC, Owners: J. and L. Brauner and L. Cole

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

VERA 'N STERLINGS COPPER PENNY. HP174478/04. 2/18/05. Breeders: J. and L. Brauner and L. Cole. By Vera's Look of Eagles – Vera's My Sterling Treasure, CD, RA, CGC, Owners: J. and L. Brauner and L. Cole

ANOTAK DREAM OF MAGIC N MISCHIEF. HP139738/01. 12/22/04. Breeders: Roger and Joyce Katona. By Ch. Rainmaker Forever More, CD, SC – Ch. Majenkir My Wynter Whimsical. Owner: Colleen Henling

ANOTAK DREAM OF THE HEART. HP139738/02. 12/22/04. Breeders: Roger and Joyce Katona. By Ch. Rainmaker Forever More, CD, SC – Ch. Majenkir My Wynter Whimsical. Owner: Colleen Henling

VIRSHINA CHELSEA MOROZOVA. HP144842/05. 2/21/05. Breeder: Chris Bradley. By Stonebar Triple Time – Ch. Virshina Sweet Pea, CD, JC. Owners: Jerry White and Janet Adams

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

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

AASHTORIA IRISHBROOK LA ROCHELLE. HP144744/09. 2/20/05. Breeders: Robin K. Riel and Michael L. and Vicki L. Savage. By DC Tour De France of the Wild Hunt, CD, SC, TDI, CGC – Ch. Babotjka's Fantaziya, JC. Owners: Robin K. and Charles P. Riel

AASHTORIA IRISHBROOK SOPHIA. HP144744/01. 2/20/05. Breeders: Robin K. Riel and Michael L. and Vicki L. Savage. By DC Tour De France of the Wild Hunt, CD, SC, TDI, CGC – Ch. Babotjka's Fantaziya, JC. Owners: Barbara Binder and Robin K. Riel

Absent - MUFASA'S REACH FOR TOMORROW. HP143254/01. 2/22/05. Breeder: Vanessa G. Johnson. By FC Silkenswift Rider of the Storm, SC – FC Mufasa's Satin Doll, MC. Owner: Mary Childs

Absent - AASHTORIA IRSHBROOK WLDHNT ORLEANS. HP144744/06. 2/20/05. Breeders: Robin K. Riel and Michael L. and Vicki L. Savage. By DC Tour De France of the Wild Hunt, CD, SC, TDI, CGC – Ch. Babotjka's Fantaziya, JC. Owners: Jane Berardi-Malloy and G. Ariel Duncan

Absent - KINOBI SILVER BULLET BLUES. HP149113/02. 1/27/05. Breeder: Rebecca Peters-Campbell. By Silkenswift Stardust, JC – Ch. Kinobi's Molly Kathleen. Owner: Rebecca Peters-Campbell

Absent - KINOBI'S BLUE VELVET. HP149113/03. 1/27/05. Breeder: Rebecca Peters-Campbell. By Silkenswift Stardust, JC – Ch. Kinobi's Molly Kathleen. Owner: Rebecca Peters-Campbell

Absent - ANOTAK ESSENCE OF A DREAM. HP139738/06. 12/22/04. Breeders: Roger F. and Joyce C. Katona. By Ch. Rainmaker Forever More, CD, SC – Ch. Majenkir My Wynter Whimsical. Owners: Roger F. and Joyce C. Katona

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

Absent - FOXCROFT MAYBELLINE BY DOLINA. HP124544/02. 10/17/04. Breeder: Susan L. Jacobsen. By Ch. Foxcroft Fomishka Pelayo – Ch. SarShanSa Sumatura. Owners: Susan L. Jacobsen and Peter E. San Paolo

Absent - RAVENNA WILD AT HEART. HP129569/03. 9/19/04. Breeder: Caryl Dumaine. By Ch. Ksar My Komet at Anotak, JC – Ch. Winterwind Beyond th Willows. Owner: Caryl Dumaine

Absent - VIRSHINA HOPE OF PARADISE. HP133715/01. 10/18/04. Breeders: Todd and Toby Brandtman and Chris Bradley. By Bokhara Starship to Paradise, JC – Ch. Virshina Rose of Paradise, CDX, SC. Owners: Todd and Toby Brandtman

Absent - CH. KELCOROV'S KISS THIS, JC. HP111318/01. 11/4/04. Breeder: Bunny Kelley. By Ch. Zabava Mercury, JC – Ch. Kelcorov's On The Wild Wind, JC, CGC. Owner: Bunny Kelley

Absent - ANOTAK KOMET'S HALEY OF RAVENNA. HP129569/01. 9/19/04. Breeder: Caryl Dumaine. By Ch. Ksar My Komet at Anotak, JC – Ch. Winterwind Beyond th Willows. Owners: Roger F. and Joyce C. Katona

Absent - GRYFFYN'S AEYRIE RUNAMOK. HP124084/01. 9/30/04. Breeders: R. Lynn Shell-Whitlock and Victor Whitlock. By Ch. Gryffyn's Once N Future King, JC – DC Nickolai Misty Clairidge, SC, CGC. Owners: R. Lynn Shell-Whitlock and Victor Whitlock

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

Absent - LUNDR AVALON KISKA BROLIN. HP115078/04. 6/30/04. Breeders: Alicia M. Miller and Sandra Moore. By Ch. Perchotin's Ivor, JC – Avalon Habit of Perfection. Owner: Kerstin Brolin

Absent - TIARRA'S ALL DOLLED UP. HP103320/01. 6/5/04. Breeders: Kathy and William Norelli, DVM. By Ch. Majenkir My Beau at Avalyn – Ch. Tiara's Lady in Red. Owners: Kathy and William Norelli, DVM

Absent - LAUREATE SERENA'S SONG. HP102208/01. 6/5/04. Breeders: Monica E. Barry and Christopher D. Miles. By Ch. Laureate Gavril Gallant Fox – Petrikov Jowag Poet Laureate. Owner: Janice McGivney

Futurity Stud Dog Class - OTHER ENTRIES

KENAI'S SPIRIT OF NORTH WOODS. HN004660/08. 6/18/02. Breeders: M. and J. Rowton. By Ch. Ryzann's Cavalcade, JC – Sebranova's Ramunder of Kenai. Owners: James and Lauri Anderson

CH. YEGOROV SEA OF CHANGE. HP044516/01. 1/3/03. Breeders: Seija and Jan Piippo. By Gordienko v Fjascho – Khanzade's Rosemary Finn. Owners: Dora and Gene McDonald

CH. RISING STAR KAJAI PRIAM. HP081567/02. 11/12/03. Breeders: Nadine Johnson and K. and J. Wright. By Ch. Warwind Journey Into Night – Ch. Rising Star's Nofretary. Owner: Nadine Johnson

KENAI'S ENDLESS RING OF LITE. HN004660/04. 6/18/02. Breeders: Michelle Luckey-Rowton and John Rowton. By Ch. Ryzann's Cavalcade, JC – Sebranova's Ramunder of Kenai. Owners: Nancy Thurston, V. Graff, M. Luckey and K. Kapaun

DC AVALON JUNGLE FEVER, CD, SC, RN, TT. HM953334/06. 4/26/01. Breeders: Sandra Moore, Diana Embry and Paula Moore. By FC Silkenswift Camus Dark Realm – Ch. Willowind's Love At First Site, JC. Owners: Sandra Moore and Paula Moore

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

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

Futurity Brood Bitch Class - OTHER ENTRIES

CH. RISING STAR'S LIBERTY BELLE. HM979450/02. 11/12/03. Breeder: Nadine Johnson. By Ch. Attaway Kyrov Star Kissed, JC – Ch. Rising Star's Nofretary. Owner: Nadine Johnson

CH. LAUREATE ADRIENNE TAKING FLIGHT. HN005984/05. 9/6/02. Breeders: Monica Barry and Janis Leikam. By Ch. Blackmoor Dust in the Wind – Ch. Adrienne Serenade in Blue. Owners: Patty Hull and Monica Barry

DC MEADOWCREEK LIGHT IN THE SKY, SC. HM830330/08. 4/15/99. Breeders: Robin Clifford and Lesley Clifford. By Ch. Oaklara Meadowcreek Blackout, JC – DC Kenai Kiss The Girl, SC. Owner: Diane Davis

BUCKSILVERS CHAMPAGNE ON ICE. HM827612/04. 3/5/99. Breeders: Kenneth E. and Virginia P. Graff. By Bucksilvers Against All Odds – Bucksilver's Glimmer of Gold. Owners: Kenneth E. and Virginia P. Graff

AVALON HIGHLAND MARY, CGC, TT. HM913836/08. 7/30/00. Breeders: Sandra Moore, Diana Embry and Paula Moore. By Ch. Avalon Celtic Cross – Willowind's Avalon Athena. Owner: Rebecca Neal

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