03/17/2026
I had a great weekend in Fresno, the hospitality shown to me was excellent.
Club officials of Northern CA and Fred & Brenda Holmen , who were assigned to look after us , left no stone unturned to make sure we enjoyed our stay. ( WE DID )
At the show, many thanks to the exhibitors for the way they accepted my decisions in a sporting like manner . The supervisor & steward, who made my job much easier with their support & advice.
Thank you all.
Best of Breed/ Best of Winners & Winners dog.
Leal/ Loyaltystaff Hogwarts.
A very good clean cut B/ B dog, standard size of good proportions, strength to head & muzzle, he has a keen expression & neat ears. A lovely clean / straight front of good width, he has noticeable strength to his body, which is well ribbed up & short coupled, his limbs are well attached. He moves well round the ring, whilst keeping a level topline. He was brought out in great condition & was handled very well. He had the edge in the BOB class, he came to compete , which showed in his overall appearance. He & his owners want , what the occupants of this class have . His title.
Best Op S*x,
Lemke / CH Daydreams Thieves Like Us,
Standard sized bitch B/B bitch of overall good type. Good headpiece & muzzle with correct bite, all round furnishings blend well giving a good expression. Nice straight front & well developed body & limbs. She showed a top level of ringcraft, when moving round the ring well & was expertly handled to just pip other good bi***es to the post.
Winner Bitch/ 1st AOM.
Mendoza/ Mendoza/ Felizstaffs I Got New Attitude.
A good head shape to this red bitch, a strong muzzle & underjaw , defined stop, dark round eyes & neat ears, a straight front, ribs carried well back & a short coupling. Thighs are well developed with good width, stifles well bent & hocks well let down. She moved well fore & aft in her class . She was also in good condition. I liked her a lot, she just didn’t perform so well in the BOB class. Handler told me she had gained her qualifying points today. Congratulations on your title, I was pleased to be a small part of your success.
Reserve Winner Dog.
Hunter/ Hunter/ Pininacle Then Came Bronson of Rhi .
B/B of good proportions, he stood up well in the winner’s dog competition. He has a powerful head, finished off with tidy ears, a straight front, his body is well ribbed up, level top line & close coupled & wide , well muscled thighs. His overall condition was of good order as was his movement.
More to come from him I think.
Reserve Winner Bitch.
Hockama/ Hockama & Williams/ Nightgaurds Little Miss Sunshine.
A neat & tidy B/B bitch of standard size, plenty of strength to head , whilst still carrying a feminine expression, front is deep & wide , body well developed, a good spring & length of rib. She carried her topline well on the move & gave a good overall account of herself.
Select Dog.
Best Olds / Best Olds/ Keetch & Snyder .
CH Dynastaffs Legends Never Die.
A good stand up , confident B/B dog , who shows good lift , strong head of good shape , powerful body, straight front, well sprung ribs & level topline. He carries his title well, moving across the ring steadily & soundly.
Select Bitch.
Vickrey/ CH Keepastaff Fire To The Rain
A white bitch who shows a good strength to body but still gives the impression of being agile . A good head with keen expression . Straight/ deep/ wide front . Her body carries ribs well back. A short coupling & powerful rear. She has a powerful gait, keeping handler on her toes, Whilst keeping her in check.
I got the impression, she has much to offer the breed, once her show days are over & she sets about her maternal duties.
2nd AOM.
Nelson/ GCH Jammnstaffs Midnight Special.
B/B dog . Although a veteran, his body & limbs are still in good order, he still retains a powerful skull & muzzle. With a knowing expression, he took it all in his stride. Movement was good. He seemed to enjoy his day out.
I would have liked to have seen him in his prime.
Lee Rhodes
