Top 20 - Great Dane Club of America

Great Dane Club of America, Inc.
National Specialty 2015
29th Anniversary
Top Twenty Invitational
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Great Dane Club of America, Inc.
2015 Officers
Dianne Powers
Jamie M. Harshfield
William (Bill) Stebbins
Susan Davis Shaw
Gary Romerosa
Kathy Munyan
Lucinda Harwin
Dale Suzanne Tarbox
President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Corresponding Secretary
Recording Secretary
Treasurer
Affiliate Club Representative
AKC Delegate
Board of Directors
Jean Highlands
Lynda Moriarty
Phil Gray
Linda Cain
Jason Hoke
Teresa LaBrie
Nancy Ridgway
Dr. Neil O’Sullivan
Denise Matulich
Honorary Members of the Board
Leo Allen
Donald Booxbaum
Nancy-Carroll Draper
Jane Chopson
Robert J. Edison
Lynn Frischkorn
Donald Gauthier
Sandy Lady
Bette Lasky
Robert Matchett
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Fred M. Meyer, Jr.
David R. Miller
Michael Muller
Linda Ridder
Linda Tonnancour
A Very Special THANK YOU
To All of Our Corporate Sponsors:
Diamond Sponsors
Nestle Purina Pet Care
Platinum Sponsors
Ana Goulet-Virginia Gardiner Studio, Inc. - Virginia Perry Gardiner Collection
GDCA Charitable Trust - Cardiac Clinic Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Arnie Enterprise
Deer Valley Danes LLC,
Oma’s Pride Raw Freeze Dried Dog Food
VZTop Danes & Sparkle Britches
Great Dane Review
Jerry Lobato Design
Originals By Omar
Bronze Sponsors
Norvel & Warren Benoit
Linda & Vince Cain - From The Heart
Lourdes Carvajal & Janet Quick
Willie Crawford - Charma Danes
Doris Crow
Amber Finkel
Jacqueline & Nathan Finkel
Sharon Fulford & Richard J. Fint
Renee Greenberg - Danes of Stonehenge
Polly H. Hix
Tim & Debbi Jones
John Lilliston & Paula Sweet
Lorraine & Glenn Matherly
Sandy Mauck
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Troy & Kim McClure
Jay & Dave Miller
Andy & Lynda Moriarty
Payaso Alto Gavea Great Danes
Dianne Powers - Nor’East Danes
John Rider
Joyce & Rich Rowe - XRDanez
Stephanie Taylor
Tered - DBM Great Danes
Patty Thomas
Robert & Linda Tonnancour
WYSIWYG Great! Danes
Zoedane - Theda & Monk
2015 Top Twenty Invitational
* Welcome *
On behalf of the Southeast Division of the Great Dane Club of America, welcome
to the most prestigious competition of the year, the 2015 Top 20 Invitational.
This Invitational celebrates the 29th Anniversary of this special event and our 3rd
as Chairpersons.
We would like to extend our sincere congratulations to the owners, breeders, and
handlers of this year’s exhibits. Each participant in this evening’s event is already
a winner, having attained the status of receiving an invitation to compete in the
most coveted competition of champions in the Great Dane breed.
Our thanks go out to the Judges, Stewards and Announcer for participating in
this year’s Invitational. Special thanks also to all the volunteers that have
contributed their time and talents to make this event a success.
We sincerely hope that you enjoy this special evening that showcases the very
best!
Lynn Adams and Paula Heller
2015 Top 20 Chairpersons
GDCA Southeast Division
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2015 Top Twenty Invitational
Show Committee
Division Chairman ~ Wanda Hepler
Show Chair ~ Patricia Thomas
Top 20 Co-Chairs ~ Lynn Adams & Paula Heller
Top Twenty Statistician ~ Rita K. Suddarth
Accounting Firm
Debbie Leonard, CPA, PA
12303 Highway 707, Suite A
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
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Breeder Judge
Joe Longo
Tootie and I bought our first Great Dane in 1969,
as a pet. We saw an advertisement in the newspaper for black Danes. I had never heard of a
black Great Dane. We bought a male as a Christmas gift to ourselves. He had one testicle and
wasn’t cropped at 4-1/2 months. We had him
cropped and his testicle came down. At 6 months
of age we entered him in his first all-breed puppy
match and he won the Working Group. He was
our First Champion. That was it ... we were hooked.
We did it as a social thing, a way of getting away
from the business on the weekends with the kids.
It was a hobby that turned into a lifestyle.
We have two children, Tina, married with two daughters, and Joey, married with a daughter and twins,
a boy and a girl. We own and operate Italian Restaurants in our real lives.
When the kids graduated from High School, we started showing dogs on a larger scale. In 1980, we bred
and owned, BIS, BISS Ch. Longo’s Chief Joseph and he was our first “SPECIAL”. The rest, so to speak, is
history. He was the #2 Great Dane in 1984 and the first black to win an All Breed Best In Show in
22 years and only the 2nd in AKC History. He was also the first black to win a National Specialty Best
In Show and the Top Black Champion producing sire in the breed (replaced only by his son, BIS, BISS
Ch. Longo’s Primo D’Aquino) who still holds the record.
We have also had the pleasure of owning the winner of the FIRST GDCA Independent National Specialty,
8 All Breed Best In Show Winners, 6 Top 20 Winners, 12 Award of Merit Winners, 2 GDCA National
Specialty Best of Breeds, 2 GDCA National Specialty Best of Opposites, GDCA National Best of Breed
(Southeast Division Regional) and the First Black Winners Bitch at a GDCA National Specialty. We also
owned the sire of the First Blue to win a GDCA Futurity and most recently, bred and owned the TOP Best
In Show Winning Great Dane in AKC History.
We have had the opportunity to make some very Great friends over the last 45 years and I hope we can
continue to contribute to this Breed we love. I sincerely appreciate the privilege of Judging “The Top 20
Great Danes”.
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Handler Judge
BJ Barnhardt
My involvement in the sport of pure
bred dogs started very early. My first
Great Dane, to call my own, was a
Harlequin out of BMW lines.
I grew up with a very supportive
family in the dog world as small child
and had a mother who was a highly
respected top professional handler. Linda
Springthorpe, who told me “it is a
hard life, but if your passion lies there,
go and be the best you can be.” So,
for years, I worked under my mother
assisting in every aspect of her work and she taught me everything I know and then some.
Other than Great Danes, I have also shown and bred (with the help of some wonderful coowners) champion Shar-Peis, Rottweilers, Boxers, Bullmastiffs, Dobermans and Boston Terriers.
I truly love what I do from training the babies to specialing dogs into the Top Twenty and
have had so many accomplishments that have made me proud during my years in the
sport, including winning best in shows and the ultimate honor, Best of Breed at the Great
Dane Club of America National Specialty.
I have participated in the Top Twenty many years as a handler and an owner and I am
so very proud and humbled to be asked to judge the prestigious Top Twenty event for the
Great Dane Club of America.
I grew up in Kentucky, Florida and Georgia and currently reside in Miami. My passions are
my family, my friends and my dogs.
Congratulations to all the Top Twenty participants. I hope you enjoy your night.
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Multi-Breed Judge
Rita J. Biddle
My name is Rita J. Biddle, and I am absolutely
delighted and extremely honored to be voted
your “All-Rounder Judge” for the 2015 Great
Dane National Specialty Top 20 Invitational
Event.
Many of you probably recognize me as an
Akita breeder. However, I actually began my
career in the sport of purebred dogs 50
years ago with GREAT DANES. While quite a
few of my Danes, under the O’Ryan banner,
became champions and had some very nice
wins, my involvement with Akitas, which began
in the early 80s, has been more intense. I
had the two breeds simultaneously until I lost my last Dane in 1997. In talking with folks
about the two breeds, I always say that for the Danes life is a joyous event, full of fun and
humor, and for the Akitas, life is serious.
In the mid-80s, I began judging matches and fell in love with that side of the sport. I
currently judge BIS, the Working, Hound, and Non-Sporting Groups, Havanese, Toy Poodles,
Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, and JS. I have judged all over the US at all breed shows, regional
and national specialties. I’ve also been privileged to judge all breed shows and specialties
in Canada, Mexico, the UK, and Europe.
It is always a thrill for me to put my hands on a dog and then to watch it move and
evaluate it against its standard. There are many great moments in judging, such as: putting
a young or inexperienced dog at ease and feeling them relax in your hands and start to
have a good time, finding a young dog that goes on to become one of the greats in its
breed, and having an exhibit that takes your breath away standing and moving.
I am especially pleased to be with you tonight as the Great Dane was and is my first love.
I can’t wait for these magnificent creatures to come in the ring.
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Top 20 Steward
Lori Cornelius
Great Danes have been in my life for 35 of my
53 years. My mom had a friend that had one
and I fell in love with the breed. My father
passed away when I was a senior in High School
and my Grandmother asked me what would make
me feel better and I told her I wanted a Great
Dane puppy and, God bless her, she purchased
me my first Great Dane (a mantle named Lacy)
just prior to me leaving to attend college.
I did not get my first “show” dog until I was in
my late 20’s, a fawn male named Brody.
Through Brody, I met Pam Sarkel Blackmon and
we remain very good friends today. Pam was
kind enough to share Brody’s sister, Ch. Escapade Bad Habit v. Sarjack (Reka) with me
and Reka became our foundation. Without Pam’s generosity I would not have been able to start with such a good
foundation. I loved the males and you really cannot have a breeding program with all boys......
Through the years I have been very fortunate to meet and work with great people. We breed/show under the
kennel names “Raintree Erinwood Dixie.” I have co-owned and/or co-bred with the same ladies for many years
(Pam Deloria, Sandra Fetters, Renee Greenberg Gumbs), which has let me achieve so much more than I ever hoped
for or could have done on my own. I do not think it would be the same if I did not have someone to call and
share with, win or lose.
I have participated at the Great Dane Club National since 1994 and am proud of the accomplishments achieved
with my best friends and co-owners topped off by a Best of Breed in 2013. 1994 – GDCA RWB – Ch.
Sarjack’s Ain’t Whistlin Dixie, 1997 – GDCA Top Producing Brood Bitch - Ch .Escapade’s Bad Habit v. Sarjack, HOF,
1999 – GDCA Top Producing Stud Dog – Ch. Sarjack’s Ain’t Whistlin Dixie, ROM, 2000 - GDCA Top Producing Brood
Bitch – Ch. Sarjack-Dixie’s Bless Your Heart, ROM, 2000 – GDCA Best Junior in Futurity – BIS, BISS Ch. Raintree
Erinwood’s Dixie Legend, 2008 – GDCA Best Puppy –Raintree Erinwood Dixie’s When Pigs Fly, 2013 – GDCA Best
of Breed- BIS, BISS Ch. Raintree Erinwood Dixie’s For Heaven’s Sake. Another highlight for me has been to be coowner and co-breeder of two all best in show winners, Tyler and Jordan. My other passion in dogs is my
Doberman, Ch. Cambria’s Barretina, what a great breed.
I have always loved the pomp and circumstance of the Top Twenty and have participated with five different dogs
in 12 of the past 15 years. I want to thank the Top Twenty Committee for inviting me to be a steward at the
2015 Great Dane Club of America Top Twenty event.
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Top 20 Steward
Steve Hill
As a boy growing up in Northern Iowa,
all we had were “farm” dogs, yes, outdoor cattle herding dogs. That all
changed thirty years ago, when I married Jody. Not only did I gain a wife, I
gained a dog, and not just any dog, a
Great Dane.
In 2007, after losing our beloved 12
yr. old Dane, we decided we wanted a
show Dane and a new life’s chapter
began for me. We became “Hillside Danes.” We’ve had wonderful show dogs,
wonderful mentors, wonderful handlers, made loads of wonderful friends, and
had our share of luck and success while showing JAG (BISS/GCh./Top 20 2010
+ 2011/Multi Champion Producer), Porsche (GCh./Multi Champion Producer),
and Cedes (GCh./Reserve Best Bitch Puppy 2013 National Futurity). We’re now
enjoying cheering on JAG’s and Porsche’s “kids” in the ring. JAG’s son, Benny,
won “Best Puppy” and Reserve Winners Dog at last year’s 2014 National.
It’s a privilege to Steward this year’s Top Twenty event. I understand the
dedication, hard work and investment it takes to compete here tonight. Good
luck to all contenders. You’re all winners in my book.
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Top 20 Steward
Glenn Niske
First, I want to thank the GDCA Southeast
Division for the honor of being asked to serve
as a steward for the Top Twenty Invitational.
As a youngster, I attended a summer camp
whose mascot was a Great Dane. I’d wanted
one ever since those early years, so when I
met Cindy in 1990, she wouldn’t agree to
marry me unless we completed our blended
“four-human-kid-family” with some four-legged
Danes. And so the addiction began. Our first
was a no-kill-shelter rescue in 1994 named
Hannah, who to us was the most beautiful
canine on the earth. The deal was sealed,
we’d found our forever breed, so after Hannah’s death in 1996, Cindy talked me into our first show
Dane. We researched for a year and a half before we chose a fawn male from Texas with the bloodline
we wanted. I sat patiently ringside and watched Ginny Rojas finish him and then our subsequent
puppies I had trained for the ring, and realized I really wanted to do that myself! With much help
from my professional handler friends and those sitting ringside, I began owner-handling my own
Danes to their championships, and thus began my passion for being the Owner-Handler for “Seventh
Heaven Great Danes”.
With the help of our mentors, the Rainwaters, we bred our first litter in 2001, our second in 2002.
All of them finished their championships, and in 2003, Lorraine and Cindy were awarded GDCA’s Top
Breeder Award. Two years later one of our pups, CH Seventh Heaven VZTops Pacific Tue-J’s Rolling
Stone, aka “Mick”, won GDCA’s 2005 Best In Futurity.
Since then, we’ve enjoyed many exciting moments in the ring, and we’ve bred and finished many
other pups. Our #1 goal is to improve the health and conformation of our beloved breed.
And after 2013’s National, thanks to my “Great Dane Angels” who saved my life, and your many
prayers, I’ve had the distinct privilege of being able to say “I’ve lived and died, and LIVED AGAIN
for Great Danes!”
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Top 20 Announcer
Nikki Riggsbee
Nikki grew up in the northeast and had
several dogs over the years, including a
rough Collie and a Cocker Spaniel. After
high school in Chicago, she went to Miami
University in Ohio where she met and
married Jack Riggsbee. After they moved
to Florida, Nikki changed careers from
teaching to data processing.
In 1980, Jack and Nikki got a Great Dane
and a Norwegian Elkhound. Their breeders encouraged them to go to matches
and shows, and they fell in love with the
purebred dog world. After their divorce, Nikki continued with Great Danes, breeding under
the McEmn prefix. Her foundation bitches were Ch Mountdania’s Meg of Janik and Ch
Rojon’s Emily of Janik. She breeds approximately one litter a year and has breeder-owner
handled many of her dogs. More than forty of her Danes have finished, and Ch McEmn
Emily’s Dickenson CD has sired sixteen champions. She also competed in obedience with a
few of her Danes, titling three, and worked with two as certified therapy dogs.
Nikki has been active in both all-breed and specialty clubs. She was GDCA Southeast
Division Chair for about eight years and AKC delegate for Manatee Kennel Club for about
ten years. She was a founding member of the Great Dane Club of Mid-Florida. In addition
to breeding and exhibiting, Nikki began judging dog shows in 1991. She is currently
approved for the sporting, hound, and working groups plus fifteen other breeds.
After retirement from Verizon Data Services in 2003, Nikki wrote four pet books, one each
on Irish Wolfhounds, Havanese, Bernese Mountain Dogs, and Cocker Spaniels. Two of the
books won Maxwell awards from the Dog Writers Association of America. In 2004, she
also began writing her award-winning Breed Priorities column which is currently published
in the Canine Chronicle. Kent and Nikki share their home with several champion Great
Danes in Valrico, FL. Her web site is www.mcemn.com.
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Presenting the 2015 Top 20 Contenders
Final Standings ~ 2014 Show Year
For Events Processed from 1 January 2014 thru 31 December 2014
1. GCH CH Tue-J’s Pacific Category Five
2. GCH CH GHDD Seamus Lord Of The Dance
3. GCH CH WindyCity-Orion’s Guitar Hero
4. GCH CH MK Danes All Aboard The Crazy Train
5. GCH CH Journey’s Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
6. GCH CH Alpine’s Bohemian Rhapsody
7. GCH CH Graycn Lost Creek The Descendant Of Elan
8. GCH CH Naples Tlbrk Dana Sanroque Cause And Effect
9. GCH CH Alpine’s Ice Warrior V Hawthorne
10. GCH CH D.S.S. Kings Ransom JP McLaren
11. GCH CH Sweet’s Firenrain V Saravilla BN RN CGC
12. GCH CH Lobato’s Caught Red Handed
13. GCH CH Birkin’s A Cup Above
14. GCH CH Raintree Erinwood Dixie For Heaven’s Sake
15. GCH CH Anandane’s Top Gun “Iceman”
16. GCH CH Rosendane’s So This Is Heaven @ Spot-On
17. GCH CH Sasdania-Vitag’s Fairytale For Hauerdane
18. GCH CH B And K Sean’s Grand Slam V. Paradise
19. GCH CH Paquestone’s We NV The Dasher
20. GCH CH Anjadane’s Regene V. Malvern
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2014 Ranking
#1
“Niko”
Ch. Brislyn’s Plain Havoc V Varick
Ch. Helisain’s Monsieur
Am/Fin Ch. Helisain’s Vagabond
Ch. Krisda Shannon’s Blade Runner
BISS Ch. Sarmac’s I’ve Arrived
Ch. Krisda Dugan’s Final Fantasy
Ch. Krisda’s More Moon Madness
BISS Ch. Sandedanes Eye Of The Storm
Ch. Avant’s Bon Chance V Weaver
Ch. Windy Hills Gold Plated
Ch. Windy Hill’s Astra V Jerdan
Ch. Sandedanes Tsunami
NCR’s Desert Winds Rock
Desert Winds Chamois
Hauer Desert Winds Annie Up
GCh. Tue-J’s Pacific Category Five
Armband Number
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Ch. Jubellie’s General Patton
Ch. Our Danes Fury
Ch. Our Dane’s Gone With The Wind
BIF Ch Svnhvn VZTop Pacific Tue-J’s Rolling Stone
Ch. Lambs Creek Hunter Of VZTop
Ch. VZTop’s Autumn V Seventhvn
VZTop’s Amber N’Onyx
Ch. Shalako Annie’s Grand Finale V Pacific Tue-J’s
Ch. Helisain Monsieur
Ch. Avanti’s All For One Elan
Ch. Avanti’s Taylor Dane
Ch. Rondomar Anasazi Shalako Dance
Ch. Rojon’s Foremost Zacharia
Ch. Gypsydane’s Jasmine
Ch. Striders Gypsy V Drogeda
Certified Pedigree
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Best In Show * Best In Specialty Show
GCh. Tue-J’s Pacific Category Five
After winning Winners Dog at the 2012 National, my wife, Tuesday and I, along with our longtime co-breeder,
Joan Apuna, thought it would be fun to try to special him to see if we could get him in the Top Twenty. Not
having a clue how to go about doing this, we enlisted our Professional Handler, Mari Lynn Davisson, to guide
us in the right direction. We then added our good friend, Stephanie Taylor, as a co-owner and what turned out
to be a very important member of Team Niko, as she had accomplished putting her dog Diva in the Top 20 in
2013. Her guidance was incredible. After assembling our team, we embarked on the ride of a lifetime. Never
in our wildest dreams did we think Niko would rise to the top so quickly and end the 2014 season as the #1
Great Dane in Breed, All Breed and Grand Champion Points for 2014. He finished the season with 66 Best of
Breed wins, 8 Best In Specialty Show Wins, 31 Group Placements and 1 All Breed Best In Show.
At the start of the 2015 season, he made the Great Dane Club of America Hall of Fame and won Best of Breed
at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Show in New York City. Thanks to the wonderful support of all of
our friends. I am so glad that my wife, Tuesday, got to experience all of this prior to losing her battle to
leukemia. We all miss you!
Breeders/Owners
Hadley & Tuesday James
Breeder/Co-Owner
Joan Apuna
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Co-Owner
Stephanie Taylor
Always Handled By
Mari Lynn Davisson
2014 Ranking
#2
“Seamus”
Ch. Harley D. Hardt’s Xmas Cruz
Cullinane’s Rufus The Red
Cullinane’s Wild Irish Rose
Ch. Sunrise’s Who’z Your Daddy
Ch. Sunrise’s Rock The House
Sunrise’s Matilda The Hun
Shady Lane’s Star-A-Trax-Shun
GCh. GHDD Seamus Lord Of The Dance
Cedarglade’s Nickar
Ch. Larchwood-Cedarglades Kailar
Larchwood’s Honey Brown Lager
Lagarada’s GHDD Candy Lady’s Patty
Ch. Elan’s Nash Bridges Royhl
Ch. Lagararada’s Purple Passion
Armband Number
Ch. Lagarada’s Gold N Cinders
#123
Certified Pedigree
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Multiple Best In Show * Multiple Best In Specialty Show * Platinum
GCh. GHDD Seamus Lord Of The Dance, AOM
MBIS, MBISS, PGCH GHDD Seamus Lord Of The Dance, MAOM was born on October 24, 2010. He entered
the show ring at 6 months old and was awarded his Championship Title in February 2012, finishing
with 17 points and three Major awards. Going back into the ring, Seamus attained his Grand
Championship Title in June 2012, with limited showing, all owner handled. When he began his
professional career in January 2013, he was an instant success. He attained the coveted Best In Show
Title his second week showing and has never looked back!! In 2013, Seamus racked up a total of 60
BOB/BISS and numerous Group placements under esteemed judges from around the world. In 2014,
Seamus once again was awarded a Best In Show in February, and as of the date of this writing, has
accumulated 50 BOB/BISS and numerous Group placements. Seamus became the first male Great Dane
to achieve his Platinum Grand Championship in March 2015. We are all very proud of Seamus and
every award he has attained. He has become an “Ambassador for the Breed” while doing his meet and
greets at shows and events. Good luck to all in the Top 20 Competition.
Breeders/Owners
Doug & Kristin Kish
Co-Owners
Dorothy Davis, Phyllis Harris, Jeffrey D. Ball
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Handler
Barbara Waldkirch
2014 Ranking
#3
“Fender”
BIS, BISS Ch. Wiltors Reflection In The Dark
A/C Ch. Sasdania’s Reflection Of Fire
Sasdania’s Fire In The Night
A/C Ch. Sasdania-Vitag’s The Contender
BISS A/C Ch. Sasdania’s The Navigator
Sasdania’s Rapture
A/C Ch. Sasdania’s Passion Phenomenon
BISS GCh Sasdania’s The Prophecy
A/C Ch. Sasdania’s Passion Tristan
BISS A/C Sasdania’s The Navigator
Unicorn Meadows Mesha
Sasdania’s The Aviator
Ch. Sheboane’s Mr. Adams
Rodania’s Ms Camelot
Rodania’s Jana’s Cameo
GCh. WindyCity-Orion’s Guitar Hero
Armband Number
#151
Ch. Chauffeured’s Valente
BMW Snow Flurry
BMW Jingles
Ch. BMW Bullets Over Broadway
Daneboa’s Black Ambassador
BMW Opium
BMW Pasha
Orion’s Written In The Stars
BISS Ch. BMW Architect Of Jericho, AOM
BISS Ch. Dreamspinner’s Cash N Carry
Ch. BMW Razzle Dazzle
BISS Ch. Orion’s EZ Cash
Ch. GMJ’s The Northtown Rock
Ch. Orion-GMJ The Clever Miz Mackenzie
GMJ’s The E Z Ryder
Certified Pedigree
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Best In Specialty Show
GCh. WindyCity-Orion’s Guitar Hero
Fender is truly a once in a lifetime dog. Finishing his championship at ten months of age with 4 majors
and was shown less than two months. He continues to make history with the following achievements:
2012
2012
2013
2014
2014
2014
2015
- First Mantle to Win Best In Futurity
- First Dog to Win the CHIC Futurity Challenge Trophy
- First Mantle to Sire a Best In Futurity Winner
- First Mantle to Win Best of Breed at Westminster Kennel Club
- First Mantle to Win Best of Breed at the GDCA National Specialty
- First Mantle Male in the Top 20
- First Mantle in the GDCA Hall of Fame for Conformation
Fender is a fabulous show dog and a true breed ambassador. His favorite activity is meeting every child
he can and spending time with his girls, Emma (11) and Sylvie (5). Congratulations and good luck to the
2015 Top 20 Competitiors!!
Breeders/Owners
Kim Wood & Betsy Phelan
Co-Owner
Chris Wood
Co-Owners
Andy & Lynda Moriarty
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Handler
Lynda Moriarty
2014 Ranking
#4
“Ozzy”
Ch. Hauerdane’s Plain James V Rika
Ch. Brislyn’s Plain Havoc V Varick
Ch. Varick’s Maddie Hayes
Ch. Helisain Monsieur
Helisain Vagabond
Ch. Helisain Matahari
Helisain Montana
Ch. Avanti’s All For One Elan
Ch. Gypsy Lane’s Davey Crockett
Ch. Don-Lu’s Preferred Risk
Ch. Don-Lu’s Just In Time
Ch. Avanti’s Taylor Dane
Ch. Glorilane Against All Odds
Ch. Challanger’s Allegra V Avanti
Ch. Avanti’s Athena V Caprata RDR
GCh. MK Danes All Aboard The Crazy Train
Armband Number
#147
Ch. Longo’s Endless Gossip
Ch. WYSIWYG’s Hullabaloo
WYSIWYG’s Diamond Solitaire
Ch. Longo’s Latin Lover
Ch. Dana’s Tallbrook Town (Crier)
Ch. Longo’s Brown Sugar
Ch. MJB’s Black With Sugar
Ch. MK Danes Black Pearl
Ch. Longo’s Primo D’Aquino
Ch. Longo’s Endless Gossip
Ch. JC’s Antigua’s Sweet Revenge
MK’s Endless Black Moon V Longo
Ch. Brislyn Plain Havoc V Varick
Ch. Shell’s Raisin Havoc
Juno’s Wish Upon A Star
Certified Pedigree
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Multiple Best In Specialty Show * Gold
GCh. MK Danes All Aboard The Crazy Train, AOM
Ozzy became a Champion at 14 months and a Grand Champion all before 2 years old.
He finished 2014 as the #4 Great Dane with Multiple Best In Specialty Show wins and
an AOM at the GDCA National Specialty. Ozzy was also Select Dog at Westminster Kennel
Club in New York this year. We could not be more proud of Ozzy and Rick, who made
last year a dream come true!
Breeder
Michele K. Moore
Owners
Michele & David Moore
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Handler
Rick Zahorchak
2014 Ranking
#5
“Monroe”
Ch. Reimroc Solidly Rojon
Ch. Elan’s Command Decision Reimroc
Ch. Elan’s New Year Resolution
GCh. Mavro-Twinoaks Hollywood Tough
Ch. Sandyoaks Enduring Freedom
Mavro Twinoaks Hearts On Fire
Ch. Witamy-Mavro’s Hocus Pocus
GCh. Journey’s Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Ch. Terregan’s Magic Show
Ch. Waccabuc’s Gnome De Plume TD
Alano Striped Tease At Waccabuc TD
Ch. Maitau N Sundance EZ Does It V Journey
Ch. Windy Hill’s Kodak Moment
Ch. Maitau Sundance EZ On The Eyes
Armband Number
Ch. Maitau’s For Your Eyes Only
#190
Certified Pedigree
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Best In Show * Multiple Best In Specialty Show * Gold
GCh. Journey’sGentlemen Prefer Blondes, HOF, AOM
Finishing with multiple Breed wins from the puppy class, Monroe went on to win her first Group at the
tender age of 7 months and 11 days. Shown sparingly in 2014, she closed out the year by winning
multiple Specialties, Groups, a National Specialty Award of Merit and a coveted AKC Best In Show. Aside
from her lovely conformation and soundness, the best part of Monroe is her hilarious personality and
wonderful temperament. She’s often found on her back asking for a belly rub or enthusiastically jumping
in the air with wild abandon. Shown preceding the National by our good friend, Don Powell, and
afterwards by Earl Shore, we’d like to thank both of these gentlemen for their love and patience with
our Blonde Bombshell! Here’s to the future...!!
Owner
Leslie Hotchkiss
Co-Owner
Polly Hix
Breeders
Kim & Troy McClure
~ 23 ~
Handler
Earl Shore
2014 Ranking
#6
“Freddie”
Ch. Reimroc Solidly Rojon
Ch. Elan’s Command Decision Reimroc
Ch. Elan’s New Year Resolution
Ch. Gracyn’s Lost Creek Listen To The Whisper
Ch. Our Danes Fury
Ch. Gracyn’s Esther V Lost Creek
Ch. Lost Creek’s Joseph’s Grace
GCh. Alpine’s Bohemian Rhapsody
Ch. Hauerdane’s Pump-N-Iron
Ch. Sasdania-Vitag’s Frozen Asset
Ch. Sasdania’s Caribbean Queen
Ch. Alpine’s Teutonic Bombshell
Ch. Elan’s Nash Bridges Royhl
Ch. Alpine’s California Dreamin
Armband Number
Ch. VKM’s Cache’ At Alpine
#105
Certified Pedigree
~ 24 ~
Multiple Best In Specialty Show * Gold
GCh. Alpines’s Bohemian Rhapsody, AOM
Freddie is recognized for his bone, flawless movement and intensely loyal, stable temperament. We love his
“Freddie Hugs”. At Freddie’s first show at 7 months of age, he placed Winners Dog. He was awarded BOB
from the puppy classes and finished at 10 months old at a Specialty as Best Puppy, WD and BOS. At less
than 2 years of age, he began his campaign with Doug Toomey. Freddie finished the year as #8 in 2013
and #6 in 2014. He earned over 100 Best of Breed wins, multiple Best In Specialty Show wins, was a Group
winner, was awarded AOM at 2 National Specialty Shows and became a Gold Grand Champion, all by the age
of 3. Thank you Mike Arnold, Doug & Kathy Toomey, - he is as much yours as ours. Thank you to all who
have supported Freddie and us. And thank you to the GDCA for the privilege to participate in this event.
We love our Fabulous Floppy Ear Freddie more than words can express.
Owners
Norm & Tricia Smallwood
Breeders
Mike Arnold & Margie Arnold
~ 25 ~
Handler
Doug Toomey
2014 Ranking
#7
“George”
Ch. Striders KC Khan V Drogheda
Ch. Rojon’s Dream Boy
Rojon’s Morgan V Bruno
Ch. Reimroc Solidly Rojon
Ch. Rojon’s Simply Majestic Tatum
Ch. Rojon’s Mystify Me
Ch. Griffins Big Bertha Bunyon
Ch. Elan’s Command Decision Reimroc
Ch. Helisain Monsieur
Ch. Avanti’s All For One Elan
Ch. Avanti’s Taylor Dane
Ch. Elan’s New Year Resolution
Ch. Avanti’s Royhl Rogue
Ch. Elan’s Royhl Enchantment
Ch. Krisda’s Bastet
GCh. Gracyn Lost Creek The Descendant of Elan
Ch. Rojon’s Foremost Zacharia
Ch. Jubellie’s General Patton
Ch. MsBehavin’s Ellet
Ch. Our Danes Fury
Ch. Mr. Rhett Butler Of VZTop
Ch. Our Danes Gone With The Wind
Ch. Our Danes Peachtree’s Fallon
Ch. Gracyn’s Esther V Lost Creek
Ch. Elan’s Nash Bridges Royhl
Ch. Lost Creek’s Joseph Dane Lane
Ch. Lost Creek Candle N The Wind
Ch. Lost Creek’s Joseph’s Grace
Kochak Occams Razor
Armband Number
Kochak US Seal
Kochak Gertrude Stein
#199
Certified Pedigree
~ 26 ~
Best In Show * Best In Specialty Show
GCh. Gracyn Lost Creek The Descendant of Elan, AOM
“George”
Big ~ Bold ~ Beautiful
Owners
Jon & Sue Finck
Co-Owners
John & Jessica Gerszewski
Breeders
Marsh Stoner & Karen McCance
~ 27 ~
Handler
John Gerszewski
2014 Ranking
#8
“Cole”
BISS Ch. Brier Rika Good Grief
Ch. Windy Hill’s Kodak Moment
Ch. Windy Hill’s Astra V Jerdan
Ch. Maitau’s Never Better ROM HOF
Ch. Maitau’s Top Secret V Wiltor
Ch. Maitau’s Never Say Never
Ch. Maitau’s Animated Feature, ROM
Ch. Surfsdelera Pointbreak Frsde Tlbrk
BIS, BISS Ch. Hauerdane’s Pump-N-Iron
BISS Ch. Lagarada’s Aspen Gold ROM HOF
Ch. Rocwind Lagarada XXIV Karat Gold, ROM, HOF
Ch. Surfside Good As Gold
Ch. Meadowood’s Milton V Svevo
Ch. Surfside Winstar Heaven Lee
Ch. Dixieland Rapid Rhythm CGC
GCh. Naples Tlbrk Dana SanRoque Cause And Effect
BIS, BISS Ch. Longo’s Primo D’Aquino AOM, HOF
Ch. M.J.B. Hauerdanes Mr. Coffee ROM
BISS Ch. JC’s Antigua’s Sweet Revenge
Ch. Etal WillHeOrWontHe San Roquend CGC
BISS Ch. Brier Rika Good Grief
Ch. Brier Chaney Will Work For Food
Ch. Chaney Brier Twodaloo ROM
Ch. Dana Tallbrook Emerald
Ch. Sugarland Noble Tradition
BIS, BISS Ch. Dana’s Tallbrook Town (Crier) TLC
Von Graff’s I Love Lucy of TLC
Ch. Dana’s TLBRK Longo’s Ruby B. Brown
BIS, BISS Ch. Longo’s Primo D’Aquino AOM, HOF
Armband Number
Ch. MJB’s Black With Sugar AOM
BISS Ch. JC’s Antigua’s Sweet Revenge
#149
Certified Pedigree
~ 28 ~
Multiple Best In Specialty Show
GCh. Naples Tlbrk Dana SanRoque Cause And Effect, AOM
This year I have learned what retirement is all about! I miss the ring and traveling
with my ladies, but this is the life. Spending my days on the couch remembering
showing off for Mom. Now we let the next generation try to fill my paws.
Congratulations to all of the contenders this year and good luck to us all!
Owner
Mindy Donovan-Tandy
Breeders
Maren Cornish, Jackie White-Vorst
Dawn Dana & Jeannette Copeland
~ 29 ~
Handler
Brianne Rock
2014 Ranking
#9
“Hawk”
Ch. Rojon’s Dream Boy
Ch. Reimroc Solidly Rojon
Ch. Rojon’s Mystify Me
Ch. Von Riesenhof Here I Am
Von Riesenhof Belmont Adonis
Von Riesenhof Belladonna
Von Riesenhof of Belmont Ms Sara
Ch. Rojon’s Let’s Play Two
Ch. Avanti’s Royhl Rogue
Ch. Elan’s Nash Bridges Royhl
Ch. Krisda’s Bastet
Rojon’s Turn Back Time
Ch. Striders KC Khan V Drogheda
Ch. Rojon’s Never Say Never
Ch. Rojon’s Mystify Me
GCh. Alpine’s Ice Warrior V Hawthorne
Ch. Zarlin’s Soldier Boy
Ch. Hauerdane’s Pump-N-Iron
Hauer-Deja’s Maryl-N-Monroe
Ch. Sasdania-Vitag’s Frozen Asset
Ch. Sasdania’s Laissez-Faire
Ch. Sasdania’s Caribbean Queen
Sasdania’s Cover Girl
Ch. Alpine’s Teutonic Bombshell
Ch. Avanti’s Royhl Rogue
Ch. Elan’s Nash Bridges Royhl
Ch. Krisda’s Bastet
Ch. Alpine’s California Dreamin
Ch. Helisain Monsieur
Armband Number
Ch. VKM’s Cache’ At Alpine
Ch. Tatum’s The Sorceress
#193
Certified Pedigree
~ 30 ~
Multiple Best In Specialty Show * Platinum
GCh. Alpine’s Ice Warrior V Hawthorne, AOM
“Hawk”
We are so excited to have Hawk competing in this third Top 20 event! He has placed in the Top 10
for the last 3 consecutive years. Hawk has achieved Platinum Grand Championship Level! He is still
wonderfully sound at 5 years of age. Hawk’s accomplishment to have won over 130 Best of Breeds,
so far, is outstanding. He is all business in the ring, but at home, he is a sweet and loving family
member. Our special thanks to Sue Larkin, for presenting him beautifully. We couldn’t be more proud
to call ourselves “Team Hawk”! Congratulations to all of the 2015 Top 20 Contenders!
Owners
Phil & Linda Clesi
Co-Owner
Ann E. Heavey
Breeders
Mike Arnold & Margie Arnold
~ 31 ~
Handler
Sue Larkin
2014 Ranking
#10
“McLaren”
BIS, BISS Ch. Ashbun Acres Avant-Garde ROM HOF
BIS, BISS Ch. Mountdania’s Ashley ROM HOF
Mountdania’s Katie O’Kauffman
Ch. Gyspy Lane’s Davey Crockett
Sylvia’s Bon Chancy
Gypsy Lane’s Amber Sylvia
Sylvia’s Kimbauh Athena
Ch. Don-Lu’s Preferred Risk
BIS, BISS Ch. Ashbun Acres Avant-Garde ROM HOF
BISS A/C Ch. Reann’s French Aristocrat ROM HOF
Ch. Reann’s Barefoot Contessa
Ch. Don-Lu’s Just In Time
BIS, BISS Ch. Mountdania’s Ashley ROM HOF
Mountdania’s Dana
Castile’s Calliope v MtDania
Ch. D.S.S. King’s Ransom JP McLaren
Armband Number
#185
Hauer-Eja Born In The USA
JKC Ch. D.S.S. King’s Ransom JP Lil Xtra
Beauty Honey of Aurora Venus JP
FCI JKC Ch. D.S.S. King’s Ransom JP Dunhill
BIS, BISS Ch. Owlwatch Aztec Sun
JKC Ch. Don-Lu’s Certificate of Deposit
Don-Lu’s Unexpected Pleasure
Ch. D.S.S. King’s Ransom JP Kimbary
C’Mon Double Del Lago
FCI JKC Fin S. Ch C’Mon Hot Choice
Fin MVA C’Mon Be A Joy
JKC Ch. D.S.S. King’s Ransom JP Shimatoree
JKC Ch. D.S.S. King’s Ransom JP Lil Extra
D.S.S. King’s Ransom JP Testarossa
D.S.S. King’s Ransom JP Nadia
Certified Pedigree
~ 32 ~
Best In Specialty Show
GCh. D.S.S. King’s Ransom JP McLaren
McLaren is the result of 30 years of breeding by King’s Ransom Great Danes of
Japan. In our beginning, we were heavily influenced by the lines produced by
Mountdania and Don-Lu. McLaren was conceived in the US and born in Japan. At
4 months of age, we sent him to Jeff and Patrice to raise and train. McLaren
finished 2015 and his U. S. Campaign by winning 3 BISS in a row. Thank you to
Anna Mary, Don & Mary Lou Carmody, Mrs. Motomura and the Lawrence’s for your
years of commitment to the breed we love.
Owners
Tetsuji Mita & Hitoshi Sayama
Breeder
Hitoshi Sayama
~ 33 ~
Co-Breeder
Mrs. Setsuka Motomura
Handler
Jeff Lawrence
2014 Ranking
#11
“Taylor”
Michaeldane JB Veto
Ch. Michaeldane JB The Final Crusade
Ch. Michaeldane JB Bold N Beautiful
Ch. Twinoaks Chief Of Staff CD RN
Ch. Michldn JB DGN M T Pockets NTL
My-Jon’s Pocket Full Of Dreams CD NAJ
Ch. My-Jon’s White Dove
GCh. Sweet’s FireNRain V Saravilla
Ch. Beaubaton Dromolndvsaravilla
Ch. Saravilla’s DND Toast V Dublin
Saravilla Oh’Bellaveeta
GCh Saravilla’s Sweet Misty Isle
Ch. Beaubaton Dromolndvsaravilla
Saravilla’s Life Of Riley
Armband Number
#194
Ch. Saravilla’s Lookin GoodCarlen
Certified Pedigree
~ 34 ~
Best In Specialty Show * Gold
GCh. Sweet’s FireNRain V Saravilla
AOM, BN, RN, CGC
Taylor finished her Championship at 8 months. She soon became a Grand Champion.
Taylor is the first Gold Grand Champion Mantle and Multiple Group Winning Mantle Bitch.
Added to her accomplishments, she has won Back to Back Specialty Best of Breeds.
Owners
Paula Sweet & John Lilliston
Breeders
Paula Sweet, Mimi T Kim & & John Lilliston
~ 35 ~
Handler
Lorrie Richer
2014 Ranking
#12
“Fergie”
Ch. Dundane Whistles At Sharcon
Ch. Terregan’s Magic Show
Ch. Terregan’s Juss One Gal
Rockingdane’s In From The Cold
Alano’s Prom Knight
Rockingdanes Gone W The Wind
Reanns Fleur D’Esprit
GCh. Lobato’s Code Red
Ch. Sunnyside Lagarada Timber
Ch. Lagarada’s Timberline Gold
Ch. Lagarada’s Megan
Ch. Lobato’s Anything Goes
Ch. Terregan’s Magic Show
Ch. Rockingdanes In Cahoots
Rockingdanes Gone W The Wind
GCh. Lobato’s Caught Red Handed
Armband Number
#118
Ch. Zarlin’s Soldier Boy
Ch. Hauerdane’s Pump-N-Iron
Hauer Deja’s Maryl-N’-Monroe
Ch. Lagarada’s Aspen Gold
Ch. Lagarada’s Timberline Gold
Ch. Rocwind Lagarada XXIV Karat Gold
Ch. Rocwinds I’m A Keeper Too CD
Ch. Lobato’s I Picked A Lily
Ch. Sunnyside Lagarada Timber
Ch. Lagarada’s Timberline Gold
Ch. Lagarada’s Megan
Ch. Lobato’s She’s The One V Dreammaker
Ch. Sundance Stetson
Rocwind’s Sundance Wild Angel
Ch. Rocwinds I’m A Keeper Too CD
Certified Pedigree
~ 36 ~
Best In Show * Best In Specialty Show * Gold
GCh. Lobato’s Caught Red Handed, AOM
Fergie’s second and final Top 20 year was a fun and exciting ride! As a 3rd generation AKC Best In Show
Winner, she was blessed to have followed in the footsteps of her father, MBIS, MRBIS, MBISS Gold GCh
Lobato’s Code Red, HOF, AOM and grandmother, MBIS, MBISS Ch. Lobato’s Anything Goes, HOF, ROM, AOM,
CGC, TDI. None of her success would have been possible without the love and support of Dan & Carol
Greenwald. Thank you both for believing in her as much as I do!
Owner
Leslie Hotchkiss
Breeders
Joy Lobato & Angela Stillwell
~ 37 ~
Handler
Earl Shore
2014 Ranking
#13
“Remus”
Ch. Sumertre’s I’m Worth Knowing
BISS Ch. Honey Lane’s Highlight
Ch. Honey Lane’s Sylvia V Rimac
Fendanes She Loves Me She Loves Me Not V Jerdan
Ch. Jerdans Oliver Twist
Ch. Kally Meja Absolute V Fendane
Ch. Meja’s A Gift From Heaven
Ch. Fendanes American Bandstand
BISS Ch. My-Jon’s License To Thrill
BISS Ch. Sandyoaks Enduring Freedom
Ch. Harrel’s Pretty Woman
Ch. Shady Crk N Moon Rvrs Im N Uptown Girl
BISS Ch. Sarmac’s I’ve Arrived
Shady Creeks Forever Yours
Carma Que’s Icandy Shady Crk
GCh. Birkin’s A Cup Above
Armband Number
#183
BISS Ch. My-Jon’s License To Thrill
BISS Ch. Sandyoaks Enduring Freedom
Ch. Harrel’s Pretty Woman
Rojon’s Freedom Reigns
Ch. Gameplan’s You Can Call Me Ray
Ch. Rojon’s Love Letter
Ch. Rojon’s Playing For Keeps
Ch. Summit View’s Morning Ambition
Ch. Dane Lane’s Celebration
SVF First Name In Sports
Von Bruno’s Face Of An Angel
Summit View Samantha
Ch. Meadowood’s Stayin’ Power
Houston’s Just A Flirt
Ch. Anre’s Duchess Of Houston
Certified Pedigree
~ 38 ~
Multiple Best In Specialty Show * Silver
GCh. Birkin’s A Cup Above
Remus loves being a show dog and has exceeded our expectations in more ways than one. First by being our first
show dog to receive a Championship title. He didn’t stop there. He went on to become a Grand Champion followed
by his Bronze and Silver Grand Championship. Our 2014 was filled with fun and excitement. He received multiple
BISS, BOB and Group Placements throughout the year. He finished the year ranking #13 Great Dane, #9 All Breed,
And #2 Great Dane in Texas. Wow, what a ride. Thank you to all the judges who found Remus in the ring and
awarded him for his qualities of the breed. It was a team effort and we want to thank all those who came and
supported Remus on his Journey as a Top 20 Contender. Special thanks to our wonderful friend, breeder and handler,
Steve Arnold. Your time, dedication and expert handling and fabulous presentation of our boy made 2014 a once in
a lifetime experience. It has truly been a Dream come true. We also want to thank Norma Hennig, Mike Hennig &
Steve Arnold, his breeders, for entrusting him with us. We are honored and blessed to share our life with him as a
part of our family. When he’s not showing, he constantly entertains us with all of his silly antics. His favorite place
is on the couch at home with his family.
Owners
Zach, Celeste & Lester Lawson
Breeder/ Co-Owner
Norma Hennig
~ 39 ~
Breeder
Mike Hennig
Breeder, Co-Owner, Handler
Steve Arnold
2014 Ranking
#14
“Jordan”
BISS Ch. Elan’s Nash Bridges Royhl
Ch. Elan Krisda’s Dixie Magic Of Raintree
Ch. Krisda Dugan’s Final Fantasy
BISS Ch. Raintree Erinwood Dixie’s Magic Dragon
Ch. Erinwood Raintree’s Good Lord Willin
Ch. Raintree Erinwood’s Past Perfect
Ch. Dixie’s Georgia Peach
BISS Ch. Raintree Erinwood Dixie Rgg’s Luciano
Sandale’s Had To Be You
A/C Ch. Sandale Wyne Talk The Talk, A/C ROM, HOF
Ch. Wyne AQ Chaney Your One T’Talk
Ch. K-D Dane’s Southern Accent V Dixie
Ch. Sandale’s Type Cast
Int’l Ch. K-D Dane’s French Vanilla
Am/Int’l Ch. K-D Dane’s French Kiss
GCh. Raintree Erinwood Dixie For Heaven’s Sake
Armband Number
#120
Ch. Avanti’s Royhl Rogue, ROM
BISS Ch. Elan’s Nash Bridges Royhl
Ch. Krisda’s Bastet, ROM
Ch. Elan Krisda’s Dixie Magic Of Raintree
BISS Ch. Sarmac’s I’ve Arrived
Ch. Krisda Dugan’s Final Fantasy
Ch. Krisda’s More Moon Madness
Ch. Raintree Erinwood Dixie The Last Word
Ch. Sarjack’s Ain’t Whistlin Dixie
Ch. Erinwood Raintree’s Good Lord Willin
Erinwoods Foxfire V Raintree, ROM
Ch. Raintree Erinwood’s Past Perfect
Ch. Sarjack’s Ain’t Whistlin Dixie
Ch. Dixie’s Georgia Peach
Ch. Sarjack Dixie’s Bless Your Heart
Certified Pedigree
~ 40 ~
Best In Show * Best In Specialty Show
GCh. Raintree Erinwood Dixie
For Heaven’s Sake, AOM
We can never say enough about Jordan, we are so proud of all she accomplished in her
career. Jordan made something happen that we never thought possible ... we are the
breeders of the Winner of a GDCA National Specialty! Even though time has passed,
whenever we are all together, we still say that out loud!! As always, thanks to all of
her supporters and friends and most of all her handler and best friend, BJ Barnhart.
Owner
Renee Greenberg Gumbs
Breeders/Co-Owners
Pam Deloria & Lori Cornelius
Breeders/Co-Owners
Cathy DeMott & Linda Landrum
~ 41 ~
Handler
BJ Barnhart
2014 Ranking
#15
“Ice”
Ch. Sheenwater Georgia Pacific
Ch. Sandale’s What A Guy
Murlo Sybil Of Sandale
Ch. Maitau’s Top Billing
Ch. Dundane’s Bacarat V Brookside
Maitau’s Village Gossip
Ch. Maitau’s Tattletale
Ch. Anandane’s Top Of The Charts
Ch. Maitau’s Top Billing
Ch. Nikolodeon’s Com’n Around Agen
Ch. Nikolodeon’s Whistling Roxie, CD
Ch. Vallebrook’s Ally V Anandane
Ch. Terregan’s Magic Show
Ch. Sarjack’s B My Simone
Ch. Escapade’s Bad Habit V Sarjack
GCh. Anandane’s Top Gun “Iceman”
Armband Number
#169
Ch. Chaney Brier Maserati Mistrl
Ch. Brier Rika Good Grief
Ch. Dustiny Good N Plenty Etal
Ch. Windy Hill’s Kodak Moment
Ch. Fantasia’s Lethal Weapon
Ch. Wiindy Hill’s Astra V Jerdan
Jerdans Blonds Have More Fun
GCH Anandane’s Sun Is Shining
Meja’s VIP Dallas V Sabila
Sabila’s Sunhawk Dreamer
Hillcrest Dreams Come True
Ch. Anandane’s Angelique DMS 3rd
Ch. Nikolodeon’s Com’n Around Agen
Ch. Vallebrook’s Ally V Anandane
Ch. Sarjack’s B My Simone
Certified Pedigree
~ 42 ~
Silver
GCh. Anandane’s Top Gun “Iceman”
EXUBERANCE IS THE ONE WORD THAT BEST DESCRIBES “ICE”.
His joy for life, all people and things is infectious and leaves us smiling. His young career
was in conformation, now we are on to obedience and working for Therapy Dog Certification.
Soon we may share his special personality with others as an Ambassador for the breed. A
very warm and special thank you to Jeff and Melissa Brucker, not only for the superb
handling but also his care and making Ice a part of their family. Best wishes and good
health to all Great Danes and their owners, for this year and for years to come.
Breeders/Owners
Jody & Russell Lewis
Handler
Jeffrey L. Brucker
~ 43 ~
2014 Ranking
#16
“Sofie”
Ch. Brier Rika Good Grief
Ch. Windy Hill’s Kodak Moment
Ch. Windy Hill’s Astra V Jerdan
Ch. Maitau’s Here’s Lookin At U Kid
Ch. Maitau’s Top Secret V Wiltor
Ch. Maitau’s For Your Eyes Only
Ch. Maitau’s Animated Feature ROM
GCh. Gemstone’s Promise Kept
Ch. Meadowood’s Milton V Svevo
Ch. Gameplan’s You Can Call Me Ray
Faith’s Lulu May
Ch. Tally Ho Gemstone Bewitched
Ch. Maitau’s Top Billing CGC, ROM, HOF
Ch. Wil-Tor’s Matinee Idol
Ch. Reanns Whistlin Dixie V WLTR
GCh. Rosendanes’s So This Is Heaven @ Spot-On
Armband Number
#174
Ch. Brier Rika Good Grief
Ch. Windy Hill’s Kodak Moment
Ch. Windy Hill’s Astra V Jerdan
Ch. Maitau’s Never Better
Ch. Maitau’s Top Secret V Wiltor
Ch. Maitau’s Never Say Never
Ch. Maitau’s Animated Feature ROM
Ch. Rosendane’s Just Like Heaven
Ch. Erinwood Raintree’s Good Lord Willin
Ch. Raintree-Erinwoods Dixie Legend CD
Ch. Sarjack-Dixie Bless Your Heart
Ch. Rosendane’s Legally Blonde
Ch. Primrose Chase The Clouds
Rosendane’s Spice Up Your Life
Ch. Rosendane’s Foolish Pleasure
Certified Pedigree
~ 44 ~
Reserve Best In Show * Multiple Best In Specialty Show
GCh. Rosendane’s So This Is Heaven @ Spot-On, AOM
Woooooo Hoooooo! What a ride!! From Best Junior Bitch 2012 GDCA National Futurity, to Select Bitch 2012 GDCA
National Specialty, to AOM 2013 and 2014 GDCA National Specialties, to multiple BISS Wins and Group placements,
to a Reserve Best In Show and finishing in the Top 20 all systems for 2013 and 2014 ... Sofie and I have shared one
thrill after another!! Sofie is that special “Show Girl” whose passion for the ring is undeniable. Her beauty, elegance
and superb breed type are surpassed only by her exceptional temperament. She exemplifies what a Great Dane should
be.
So many Thanks are in order ... Angela Kusmiesz who took a chance and trusted me with this special girl; the many
judges who found her in their rings amongst competition; all of the wonderful people who offered their support and
friendship along our journey; and most especially, Patrice Lawrence, for “lighting her fire”. You will all forever hold
a special place in my heart!!
Owner
Suzanne E. Widner/Spot-On
Breeder
Angela G. Kusmiesz/Rosendane
~ 45 ~
Handler
Patrice Lawrence
2014 Ranking
#17
“Fiona”
Am, BIS, BISS Jap Ch. Hauerdane’s Pump-N-Iron
BIS, BISS Ch. Sasdania-Vitag’s Frozen Asset
Ch. Sasdania’s Caribbean Queen
BISS GCh Dbl D-Fireheart What’s N Your Wallet V Hauer
Ch. Dynknbrcrlo Mr Wndrfl Dbl D
Ch. Double D Daynakin Gold Digger
Ch. BRF’s You’ve Got Mail
GCh. Sasdania-Vitag’s Fairytale For Hauerdane
Ch. Elan’s Nash Bridges Royhl
Ch. Elan Krisda Dixie Magic Of Raintree
Ch. Krisda Dugan’s Final Fantasy
Ch. Sasdania Vitag’s Fairchild
Ch. Sandale Wyne Talk The Talk
Sasdania’s Kerri On Skydane
Armband Number
#112
Ch. Sasdania’s Caribbean Queen
Certified Pedigree
~ 46 ~
Best In Specialty Show
GCh. Sasdania-Vitag’s Fairytale For Hauerdane
“Fiona” came to us in April of last year, after the passing of her owner, Steve
Stevens. She had never been shown before and finished her Championship in a
total of 7 shows with 4 Best of Breeds from the classes. She was only shown for
5 months of the year as a special and obtained multiple Best in Specialty Shows,
multiple Group Wins and finished the year #17 Great Dane (Breed) and #18 (All
Breed). “Fiona” just had her first litter of 4 puppies born on April 29th this year.
Watch for some of them making their debut at the National!
Owners - Treasure & Dan Wylie,
Beve Hauer & David Vitagliano
Breeders - Steve Stevens
David Vitagliano & Chris O’Connell
~ 47 ~
Handler
Treauser Hauer-Wylie
2014 Ranking
#18
“Patrick”
Ch. Hauerdane’s Pump-N-Iron
Ch. Sasdania-Vitag’s Frozen Asset
Ch. Sasdania’s Caribbean Queen
GCh Bayside Just Another Day In Paradise
Ch. Owlwatch Heir Ways
Ch. Creekside-Bayside Just Tina
Ch. Creekside-Bayside Rosetta Stone
GCh. B And K Sean’s Grand Slam V. Paradise
Ch. Daneaura’s Lone Star
Ch. Barnette Winstar Lone Ranger
Barnette’s Jackie
B And K I’m Here For The Party
Ch. Avanti’s All For One Elan
Ch. B And K Vassar
Armband Number
#141
DynakinDanlind Freya B And K
Certified Pedigree
~ 48 ~
MBIS International Champion and American * Silver
GCh. B And K Sean’s Grand Slam V. Paradise
Patrick excels in breed type and soundness. He has a beautiful head and
finds himself in the Top 20 for the second year in a row. Patrick is always
owner handled and loved by his owners, Vince & Joan Mulligan.
Owners
Joan & Vincent Mulligan
Breeders ~ Barbara Kreszyn,
Michele Andretta & Laura Craig
~ 49 ~
Handler
Vincent Mulligan
2014 Ranking
#19
“Dasher”
Ch. Hauerdane’s Pump-N-Iron
Ch. Lagarada’s Aspen Gold
Ch. Rocwind Lagarada XXIV Karat Gold
A/C Ch. Diamond Danes Hot Off The Press
Ch. Sandale’s Type Cast, ROM
A/C Int’l Ch. Diamond Danes Victorious Winner
Ch. Diamond Danes Amazing Grace, CDX
A/C Ch. Cupar Navajo UBD1 K’N Island
Int’l Ch. Daynakin’s Xactly Rollin Thunder CD
A/C Ch. Paquestone’s Zaniri’s Navajo
BIS, BISS A/C Ch. Paquestone Zaniri G’Nite Gracie CD AOM
A/C Ch. Marksman’s Navajo Serendipity
BISS Ch. A/C Ch. Diamond’s Canadion Style CD
Ch. Danesmore Diamond Cameo
Ch. Fabol’s Thorncrest Bolero
GCh Paquestone’s We NV The Dasher
Ch. Maitau’s Top Billing
Ch. Primrose Top Shelf
Ch. Primrose Strike A Pose
BIS Ind Ch. Paquestone’s Quinton Quest
Ch. Jecamos Jameson V Oakstone
BIS C/A Ch. Penadanes Paquestone Play-Me
Ch. Zarlin’s Party Doll
A/C Ch. Paquin’s EZ Come EZ Go
Ch. Servadei Electra Kahn Son Of Thor
A/C Ch. Infiniti’s Alleanza V Daynkn
Ch. Daynakin’s Simply Stated
Can/Ind Ch. Ruatha Daynakin Lycka V Paquin
Ch. Primrose Top Shelf
BISS A/C Ch. Paquestone Daynakin Quiet Riot
BIS C/A Ch. Penadanes Paquestone Play Me
Armband Number
#109
Certified Pedigree
~ 50 ~
Best In Specialty Show * American & Canadian
GCh. Paquestone’s We NV The Dasher
Dasher is one of the many, many American and Canadian Champions I have bred over the many years I have been
active with Great Danes. I have had several Danes win BIS and BISS in Canada. I have had several Danes win
BISS in the U. S. and several winning the Group. I am still waiting to win a BIS in the U. S. Dasher has been
bred to a couple of bitches and to date has produced very nice puppies. We have a “Group Winning” dog in
Canada and Daynakin Great Danes have a “Specialty Winning” dog in the U. S. There are two very young litters
on the ground as of this writing, in June, and these puppies are looking very nice to the breeders. Dasher loves
me at home and hates me in the show ring. Georgia Hymmen piloted Dasher to all of his wins in the U. S. in
2014. They were a wonderful team and I could not have asked more from Georgia or Dasher. We are proud
to be here.
Breeder/Owner
Raymond Goldstone
~ 51 ~
2014 Ranking
#20
“Regis”
Ch. Brier Rika Good Grief
Ch. Windy Hill’s Kodak Moment
Ch. Windy Hill’s Astra V Jerdan
Ch. Maitau’s Never Better
Ch. Maitau’s Top Secret V Wiltor
Ch. Maitau’s Never Say Never
Ch. Maitau’s Animated Feature
Ch. Lobato’s Highly Classified
Ch. Sunnyside Lagarada Timber
Ch. Lagarada’s Timberline Gold
Ch. Lagarada’s Megan
Ch. Lobato’s Anything Goes
Ch. Terregan’s Magic Show
Ch. Rockingdane’s In Cahoots
Rockingdanes Gone W The Wind
GCh. AnjaDane’s Regene v. Malvern, AOM
Armband Number
#175
Ch. Dundane Whistles At Sharcon
Ch. Primrose Chase The Clouds
Ch. Maitau’s Material Girl
Ch. Lobato’s Heads Up
Ch. Lagarada’s Timberline Gold
Ch. Lobato’s She’s The One V Dreammaker
Rocwind’s Sundance Wild Angel
Ch. Anjadane’s Ananda V Malvern
Ch. Owlwatch Aztec Sun
Ch. Dane Lane’s Celebration
Ch. J Gar’s April Rose
Ch. Anjadane’s Brady Ann Rose
Ch. Von Shrado’s New Sensation
Aldydane’s Anja My Sweet
Aldydane’s Independence
Certified Pedigree
~ 52 ~
Best In Specialty Show * Gold
GCh AnjaDane’s Regene v. Malvern, AOM
We salute our beloved Regis, Top 20 Finalist for the third consecutive year.
BISS, Gold Grand Champion, Multiple Group Winner, we are so very proud of
all he has accomplished. Best of luck to everyone at this year’s National.
Owner
Cathy Mundt
Handler
Krista J. Nuovo
~ 53 ~
Breeder
Carla Tolomeo
Previous Top 20 Winners
1987 ~ Ch. Dagon’s Truly Fair
1988 ~ Ch. Ba-Ke-Vo’s INDEpendent Lady
1989 ~ Ch. Sheenwater Gamble On Me
1990 ~ Ch. Rojon’s Rumor Has It
1991 ~ Ch. Longo’s Primo D’Aquino
1992 ~ Ch. Krisha Pardane’s Holy Mackrel
1993 ~ Ch. Thunder Hill Cory Shalako
1994 ~ Ch. Lyn-Bar’s Sundae Rrryon
1995 ~ Ch. Longo’s Sweetalk V Michaeldane
1996 ~ Ch. J-Gar’s April Rose
1997 ~ Ch. Giant Step’s Front Page News
1998 ~ Ch. Wyntrebrook’s Sun Dancer
1999 ~ Ch. Tinker’s Tulip Time V Brislyn
2000 ~ Ch. Penadane Daynakin Solitary Man
2001 ~ Ch. MJB’s Black With Sugar
2002 ~ Ch. Lagarada Reach For The Starz
2003 ~ Ch. D.S.S. Kings Ransom JP Berlinetta
2004 ~ Ch. Longo’s Alana Fontana
2005 ~ Ch. Warwick’s Truley Scrumptious
2006 ~ Ch. Sasdania-Vitag’s Frozen Asset
2007 ~ Ch. Shill Rest Sure-Fire One N Only
2008 ~ Ch. Longo’s Starry Studded V Miller
2009 ~ Ch. Maitau's Eye Candy V MJM
2010 ~ Ch. Elan’s Command Decision Reimroc
2011 ~ GCh. Lobato’s Jitterbug Man
2012 ~ GCh. DRD’s The Revelation
2013 ~ GCh. Longo-Miller-Lore’s Diamond Lil
2014 ~ GCh. MJM’s Hi-Air All Eyes On Me
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1987 Top Twenty
Ch. Dagon’s Truly Fair
Owners: Michael & Trudy Muller
10/84 ~ 5/93
Multiple Group & Specialty Winner
Winner of the First Top “20”
~ The fairest of them all ~
~ 55 ~
1988 Top Twenty
Ch. Ba-Ke-Vo’s INDEpendent Lady
Owners: Barbara, Dee & Ken Vos
1985 - 1995
Inde is gone, but not forgotten.
Her grace and presence will always be remembered.
She will be missed.
~ 56 ~
1989 Top Twenty
Ch. Sheenwater Gamble On Me
Owners: Sally Chandler & Chris O’Connell
15 All-Breed BIS
30 Specialty BIS
Top 20 Winner
National Specialty Winner
Sire of Over 30 Champions
Owned, Bred and Deeply Missed by Sally Chandler & Chris O’Connell
In his nearly 11 years of life, Gamble did it all!
We still miss him very much!
~ 57 ~
1990 Top Twenty
Ch. Rojon’s Rumor Has It
Owners: Blair & Judy Bath / Catherine Most
1985~1995
#1 Great Dane in 1989 (All Systems)
4 Best in Shows (All-Breed)
22 Best in Shows (Specialty)
100th Anniversary National Specialty Winner
Veteran Winner National Specialty 1993
Rumor was the first dog to attain the honor of being #1 and the Winner of the Top 20 for the same year.
Proud dam of 8 champions.
~ 58 ~
1991 Top Twenty
BIS, BISS Ch. Longo’s Primo D’Aquino
Owners: Joe & Tootie Longo
BIS BISS 3 time Award of Merit * 11 Best in Show (Specialty)
1 All-Breed Best In Show
1 National Specialty Best of Breed (SE Region) * 1 National Specialty Best of Opposite Sex
Only 3 time Award of Merit Winner
Winner of Top 20 1991
Sire of Two #1 Great Danes
Sire of 2 Best in Show Winners * Sire of 4 Award of Merit Winners
TOP BLACK Champion Producing Sire!
And his temperament far surpassed his ring accomplishments
“HE DID IT ALL”
~ 59 ~
1992 Top Twenty
BIS, BISS American/Canadian
Ch. Krisha Pardane’s Holy Mackrel, CGC
Bred & Owned by: Judith A. Parr & Christine Sczwciuk * Handled by: Judi
“We love our pets because they are somehow like ourselves,
only with more innocence and trust.”
Thanks for the memories...
~ 60 ~
1993 Top Twenty
BISS Ch. Thunder Hill Cory Shalako
Owners: Roger & Christine Pratt and Mary Ellen Thomas
Breeders: Robin & Robert Dickie ~ Shalako
June 1991-December 1999
3 Times Top 20 Finisher (Breed & Group)
Multiple Best in Specialty Show Wins
Multiple Group Placements
Award of Merit Winner
Always so very special, so very loved, so sorely missed
~ 61 ~
1994 Top Twenty
BISS Ch. Lyn-Bar’s Sundae Rrryon
Breeders/Owners: Lynda Moriarty, Barbara Renkosiewicz & Jody Grivetti
In the 11-1/2 years that Rrryon was with us, she brought us nothing but joy!
Ranking in the Top 20 two consecutive years, winning numerous bests of breed
and groups, an Award of Merit, and the Veteran Bitch Class at Nationals at the age
of 9-1/2 were only a part of her significance. Her temperament was exemplary—earning her a CGC. Rrryon was truly a kind dog, and she will always be
missed and remembered with love and respect. Congratulations and good luck
to this year’s competitors.
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1995 Top Twenty
BIS, BISS
Ch. Longo’s Sweetalk V Michaeldane
Owners: Joe & Tootie Longo
“Lou-Lou”
#1 Great Dane All Systems (1993)
The 1st BLACK bitch to ever win an ALL BREED BEST IN SHOW
7 Specialty Best In Shows
2 BOS Great Dane Club of America
2 time Award of Merit Winner
~ 63 ~
1996 Top Twenty
BIS, BISS Ch. J-Gar’s April Rose
Owners: Gary & Jason Richards and Sue Mahany
1996 National Specialty Top Twenty Winner
“Rosie”
Conditioned and Presented by
Jeff & Patrice Lawrence
~ 64 ~
1997 Top Twenty
BIS BISS Ch. Giant Step’s Front Page News
Owners: Norvel & Warren Benoit * Breeder/Co-Owner: Mary Anne Zanetos
A PAGE IN HISTORY!
Seven All-Breed Best in Shows
1996 GDCA National Specialty Best of Breed
1995 and 1996 No. 1 Great Dane
Two Consecutive Years~All Group Systems
Top Winning Harlequin in the History of the Breed
Handled by: Jeffrey Lynn Brucker
~ 65 ~
1998 Top Twenty
BIS, BISS American/Canadian
Ch. Wyntrebrook’s Sun Dancer
Owned & Loved by: Marnie Johnson
“DANNY”
Top 20 Winner 1998 and BOB winner Westminster 1999
Thank you to all who have supported “DANNY” through his show career.
“DANNY” was bought as a companion for Wayne in 1994,
“DANNY” has brought more Joy and Love than can ever be imagined.
From Pet to Cream of the Crop in 4 1/2 years
Ad in loving memory of Wayne
~ 66 ~
1999 Top Twenty
BISS Ch. Tinkers Tulip Time V Brislyn
Owners: Jean & Jim Highlands * Breeders: Jean & Jim Highlands and Carolyn Richards
1999 GDCA BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX
1998 #2 GREAT DANE
1998 GDCA AWARD OF MERIT WINNER
1997 TOP TWENTY CONTENDER
1997 GDCA BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX
1996 GDCA AWARD OF MERIT WINNER
MULTIPLE GROUP WINNER
13 SPECIALTY BEST IN SHOWS
~ 67 ~
2000 Top Twenty
BIS/BISS/Am/Can/Int’l
Ch. Penadane Daynakin Solitary Man
Troy was a multiple Specialty Winner in the United States and Canada
and was an All-Breed Best In Show winner in the United States.
He sired over 18 American Champions, 10 Canadian Champions,
1 Japanese Champion and 1 Agility-Titled Dog.
Several of his offspring have been in the Top Twenty.
He was a truly exceptional Great Dane and is very much missed.
Breeders
Dr. Jose and Sharon Penalva
Owners ~ Georgia Hymmen
Jack Henderson & Jane Chopson
~ 68 ~
Presented by
Jane Chopson
2001 Top Twenty
BISS Ch. MJB’s Black With Sugar
2001 Top Twenty Winner
“Sugar” ~ As Sweet As Her Name Implies
She exemplifies Breed type. Her exquisite headpiece, style, and showmanship made her the only
first year special in the Top 5, and the only bitch in the Top 10. A multi group winner and a
winner of 10 Best In Specialty shows in one year.
Owners
Lorraine Brown & Tootie Longo
Breeder
MJB
~ 69 ~
Handler
Jessie Gerszewski
2002 Top Twenty
American & Canadian
Best In Show * Best In Specialty Show
Ch. Lagarada Reach For The Starz ROM CGC
“Rocket”
Ranked in Top 20 ~ 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 & most of 2002
Award of Merit ~ Westminster ~ 2002
Top 20 Winner ~ 2002
Sire of 33 Champions
(18 American, 8 Canadian, 6 UKC & 1 International)
Breeder
Francette Lass
Owners
Carole & Catherine Brakhage
~ 70 ~
Handler
Cindy Kelly
2003 Top Twenty
Best In Specialty Show
Ch. D.S.S. Kings Ransom JP Berlinetta
“Berry”
2001 ~ GDCA National Specialty Best of Breed
2002 ~ GDCA National Specialty Award of Merit
2003 ~ GDCA National Specialty Best of Breed
2003 ~ GDCA Top 20 Winner
Breeder/Owner
Hitoshi Sayama
Handler
Jeff & Patrice Lawrence
~ 71 ~
Owner
Helen Goldberg
2004 Top Twenty
Best In Show * Best In Specialty Show
Ch. Longo’s Alana Fontana
Alana Fontana was shown as a Special for 14 months in 2003 and early 2004.
The sum of her journey follows:
*2003 Number 1 Great Dane
2004 Top Twenty Invitational Winner
5 AKC All Breed Best In Shows
10 Best In Specialty Shows
104 Breed Wins
Over 60 Group Placements
Award of Merit Winner ~
2003 GDCA National Specialty
Breeders ~ Tootie Longo
Kathy Fontana & Susan Yotive
Owners ~ Tootie Longo
& David & Jay Miller
* Breed System - Dane World Magazine
~ 72 ~
2005 Top Twenty
Best In Specialty Show
Ch. Warwick’s Truley Scrumptious
96 Bests of Breed
14 Best in Specialty Show
Top 20 Winner
National Specialty Award of Merit ~ 2004 & 2005
#4 Great Dane in 2004
#4 Great Dane in 2005
Career 22 Months
Breeders
Douglas M. & Anne S. Toomey
Owners ~ Robert & Linda Tonnancour,
Kathy Varian & Anne Toomey
~ 73 ~
2006 Top Twenty
Best In Show * Best In Specialty Show
A/C Ch. Sasdania-Vitag’s Frozen Asset, HOF
“Oscar”
Multiple All Breed Best In Show Winner
Working Group Show Best In Show Winner
Multiple Specialty Winner
Currently the Sire of 51 AKC Champions
Top 20 Ranked 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Great Dane Club of America Top 20 Winner 2006
Number One Great Dane GDCA Breed System 2006
Number One Great Dane GDCA Group System 2006
Number One GDCA Stud Dog 2008 and 2009
Always Number One in Our Hearts
Owners
Lorraine Matherly, Jane Chopson
David A. Vitagliano & Steven A. Stevens
Handler
Jane Chopson
~ 74 ~
Breeders
Steven A. Stevens
& David A. Vitagliano
2007 Top Twenty
Multiple Best In Specialty Show
Ch. Shill Rest Sure-Fire One N Only AOM
“Rowdy”
2007 GDCA Top 20 Winner
2007 Eukanuba Invitational Best of Breed Winner
2008 GDCA National Specialty Award of Merit
Multiple Best In Specialty Show Winner
#9 Great Dane - 2007; #18 Great Dane - 2006
Sire of Multiple Champions
Just a very SPECIAL Dog!!!
Owners
Brian J. Witmier & Rita K. Suddarth
Handler
Brian J. Witmier
~ 75 ~
Breeder
Kathleen Kurtz
2008 Top Twenty
Best In Show * Best In Specialty Show
Ch. Longo’s Starry Studded V Miller AOM, HOF
Starry is a fourth generation All Breed Best In Show Winning Black Great Dane! She joins both her
grandfathers, her grandmother and her mother BIS BISS CH. Longo’s Alana Fontana, AOM 2X HOF as
past Top 20 Winners. Only campaigned for 11 months during 2007, Starry won a Best in Show, 9
Best In Specialty Shows and completed the year as the #2 Great Dane All Systems. She is a National
Specialty AOM Winner and followed her mother into the GDCA Hall of Fame. Starry is a show girl.
Team Starry wishes great success and fabulous memories for all who participate in this event!
Owners
Tootie Longo, Dave & Jay Miller
& Lorraine Matherly
Handler
Laura Lynn Coomes
~ 76 ~
Breeders
Tootie Longo &
Dave & Jay Miller
2009 Top Twenty
Best In Show * Best In Specialty Show
Ch. Maitau's Eye Candy V MJM, HOF
Number One Great Dane for 2007 & 2008 ~ All Systems
Top Specialty Winning Dane of All Time (45 BISS Wins)
Multiple Best In Show Winner (7 BIS Wins)
2007 & 2008 GDCA National Specialty Winner
2008 Westminster BOB and Group III
2009 GDCA Top Twenty Winner and GDCA National Specialty Best Of Opposite Winner
2010 GDCA Top Brood Bitch
Youngest in the history of the breed to be ranked Number One
Youngest Dane ever inducted into the GDCA Hall of Fame
Owners
Polly Hix &
Laurie & Michael Maulucci
Handler
Joel Rosenblatt
~ 77 ~
Breeders
Maitau - Pat Ciampa
Helen Cross & Tiffany Cross
2010 Top Twenty
Best In Show * Best In Specialty Show
Ch. Elan’s Command Decision Reimroc AOM
Best In Show GDCA National Specialty ~ 2009 & 2012
#1 Great Dane All Systems ~ 2009
31 BISS Wins / 2 BIS Wins
Top 20 Winner ~ 2010
Winner of 2 GDCA National Specialty Awards of Merit
#1 Stud Dog All Breeds ~ 2010
Sire of BIS GDCA National Specialty Winner ~ 2010
Sire of GDCA National Specialty Winners Dog ~ 2009 & 2010
Sire of GDCA Futurity Winner ~ 2009 & 2010
Sire of Multiple GDCA National Specialty AOM Winners
Sire of a BIS Winner, Multiple BISS Winners & Multiple Grand Champions
Breeders/Owners/Handlers
John & Jessie Gerszewski
Owner
Naomi Yokota
~ 78 ~
“Gable”
Gable is the first Great Dane Breeder, Owner,
Handled to win Best In Specialty Show at the
GDCA National Specialty while ranked #1 in
both Breed and Group Systems.
Gable is the first Great Dane to be #1
Stud Dog All Breeds.
We are extremely proud!
Breeders/Owners
Romie & Sheila Cormier
2011 Top Twenty
Best In Show * Best In Specialty Show
Ch. Lobato’s Jitterbug Man, HOF, AOM
10 All Breed Bests In Show
38 Bests In Specialty Show
2011 GDCA Best of Breed Winner
2011 GDCA Top Twenty Invitational Winner
2010 Number One Great Dane - Breed and Group Systems
2011 Number One Great Dane - Breed and Group Systems
Our appreciation to Marie Somershoe for her exceptional guidance,
patience and for never changing James’ incredible spirit!
Breeder/Owner
Mary Ellen Thomas
Co-Owner
Glenda Cole
Breeder/Co-Owner
Joy Lobato
~ 79 ~
Handler
Marie Somershoe
2012 Top Twenty
Best In Specialty Show
Ch. DRD’s The Revelation, HOF, AOM
2012 Top Twenty Invitational Winner
GDCA Hall of Fame
GDCA National Specialty Award of Merit
#4 Great Dane - 2012
#8 Great Dane - 2011
GDCA First Select Dog Recipient - 2010
GDCA Best Junior - 2009
Breeder/Owner
Cari D. Jensen ~ DRD
Co-Owners
Barbara Hainline & Sallie Cummings
~ 80 ~
Handler
Doug Toomey
2013 Top Twenty
Best In Show * Best In Specialty Show * Platinum
GCh. Longo-Miller-Lore’s Diamond Lil
Scout is the Top All Breed Winning Great Dane in the history of the breed with a record
38 AKC Best in Show wins. She is a 5th generation AKC Best in Show winner as well as
a 5th generation GDCA Hall of Fame inductee. She finished her Championship at 10
months, her Grand Championship at 1 year, was Select Bitch at the GDCA National at 16
months of age. She is the one and only Great Dane to date to obtain her Platinum GCH
status. Scout was the #1 Great Dane in both 2012 and 2013. She won the GDCA Top
Twenty Event (2013) following in the paw prints of her Top Twenty winning: Mother,
Father, Grandmother, Great and Great-Great Grandfathers. Scout’s huge accomplishment
in 2014 was her effort to carry on this legacy by producing three beautiful puppies. Take
yet another bow Scout...you deserve it!!! Scout’s career stats are as follows:
Breeder/Owner
Tootie Longo
Breeders/Co-Owners
Dave & Jay Miller
Breeder/Co-Owner
Lorraine Matherly
~ 81 ~
*38 AKC All Breed Best in Show Wins
*22 BISS
*93 Group 1 wins
*178 Group Placements
*#3 Working Dog 2013
*#9 Dog in the Country amongst all breeds 2013
* Winner 2013 Top Twenty Event
*#1 Great Dane 2012 and 2013 all systems
*55380 Dogs Defeated*
Co-Owner
Col Chuck Crawford
Always Handled By
Laura Lynn Coomes
2014 Top Twenty
Best In Show * Best In Specialty Show
GCh. MJM’s Hi-Air All Eyes On Me, ROM
We are very proud of the winning record that Joel and Sophia achieved during 2012
and 2013. She finished from the puppy class, and followed in her mother's footsteps by
becoming a Specialty, Best In Show and Top 20 winner
Breeders/Owners
Laurie & Michael Maulucci
Co-Owners
Arthur & Leslie Solnick
~ 82 ~
Breeder
Polly H. Hix
Handler
Joel Rosenblatt
GREAT DANE CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.
2015 Top Twenty Invitational
Southeast Division
Rules, Information & Guidelines
I. General
A.
The Top 20 Committee shall be made up of the Top 20 Chairperson and accountant
chosen by the Division.
B.
The Top 20 Invitational Chairperson will be a member of the Hosting Division and shall be
appointed by the Hosting Division with the approval of the GDCA Board of Directors. The
GDCA Board of Directors shall appoint a Top 20 Statistician.
C.
The Top 20 Chairperson shall make certain that the format used for Top 20 Invitational to
date is followed, so that each annual event is the same in each division.
II. Information and Guidelines
A.
Purpose: To encourage the showing of Great Danes in conformation classes, and to provide
an educational experience for judges, exhibitors, breeders, and fanciers. This event will
provide a special recognition to those Great Danes with the most outstanding records, as
well as their breeders, handlers, and owners. It will also provide incentive to strive for
Great Danes excelling in structure, intelligence, type, and soundness.
B.
Statistics and eligibility: There are no eligibility requirements other than being named
among the final Top 20 Great Danes for conformation.
1.
The Top 20 standings are based on show results as published in issues of the AKC
Gazette. The tabulations are collected for shows beginning with the first show in
January and ending with the last show in December in each year. An official Top 20
Statistician compiles monthly tabulations. The score is kept based on Breed Points
only. Standings are recorded on information from the AKC Awards Magazine and
Notification from the AKC of an error.
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2.
All dogs, including any and all ties through the 20th position will be invited. Death
of a Top 20 candidate will not change the standings. Previous Top 20 Winners are
eligible to compete. In the instance that two Danes are tied for one Top 20 position
both will receive the ranking even if the total count goes to 21 or higher.
C.
The uniqueness of the event: The event offers all who attend a chance to view “The
Cream of the Crop.” Using the scale of points, each dog is evaluated according to how
closely it conforms to the Breed Standard. This procedure is not available at any point
show, and allows the spectator the opportunity to evaluate the dogs, scoring them at the
same time they are being judged. The dogs are observed from a positive approach; they are
not fault judged. The event is educational, promoting discussion of the Standard, and
encouraging the exchange of ideas.
D.
The judges: Selection of judges will be made by a vote of the owners of the Top 20 Danes,
which will choose from each of the following categories. A CPA will count top 20 judges
ballots. Ties for Top 20 judges will be resolved by instructing the CPA to draw between
the tied names.
1. Handler. A Professional Handler, past or present, having at least ten years’ experience.
2. Breeder. An established Great Dane Breeder or an established Great Dane Breeder
that is also an AKC-Approved Judge of Great Danes, who has been breeding for at
least ten years.
3. Multi-Breed AKC-Approved Judge. An AKC-Licensed Judge approved to Judge Great
Danes and at least ten other breeds in any group.
E. The names of those selected to judge will come from the owners of the dogs eligible for
competition. Each owner will be asked to submit one name in each of the three categories.
The owners & co-owners are those of record as of December 31st in the year the dog
qualified. Judge selections will not be announced until the very evening of the Top 20
Invitational Competition.
F. Judges may include anyone in the Hosting Division eligible to judge. A member of a judge’s
household may not show in the Top 20.
G. The accountant will forward the name of the person with the highest number of votes (in
each category) to the Top 20 Chairman so they can determine eligibility of that person. If
the person with the highest number of votes is ineligible or unavailable, the accountant
will forward the name of the person with the second highest number of votes. This will
continue until one judge is secured in each category.
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H. Scoring and evaluation: Each participating Great Dane is individually evaluated by each
judge, using the scale of points outlined on the attached score sheet. Half points may be
given at the Judges’ discretion. Score sheets will be tabulated by a C.P.A. The C.P.A. is to
be selected by the Top 20 Chairperson. The C.P.A. will not have any affiliation with the
G.D.C.A. or any Affiliate Club. The C.P.A. tabulates and totals each dog’s score in the
following manner:
1.
The scores for each dog from each of the three judges are tabulated, added
together, then divided by three, to determine the “Total Average Final Score.”
2.
In the event of a tie, the CPA determines the winner by consulting the
“Average Placement Score” given by the Judges. The Average Placement Score
is the Judge’s first impression of a dog prior to examination, and is based on a
1-10 scale, with 10 being the highest score. This score is ONLY USED TO
BREAK A TIE, and is tabulated by adding the three Average Placement Scores
together, and dividing by three, to determine the “ Total Average Placement
Score.”
3.
The Great Dane with the highest “Total Average Final Score,” or in the event of
a tie, the highest “Total Average Placement Score,” is the winner. If two dogs
have the same ‘Total Average Final Score’ AND the same ‘Total Average Placement
Score’, there will be two Top 20 Winners. The winner of this event will not be
announced until the evening of the Awards Dinner. The winner will be
announced by the Top 20 Chairman.
4.
The CPA upon compilation of the ballots and with the winner of the event
announced will destroy the ballots.
5.
The CPA will attend the Awards Dinner. The CPA will hand carry and present
the envelopes outlined in Section III C to the Top 20 Chairman.
III. Procedures
A.
A. Notification - Six months prior to the event, the Top 20 Chairperson will send a letter
to the owners of a Top 20 Conformation Finalist, advising them of their qualification for this
event. There is an Entry Fee of $200.00 that must be returned within thirty (30) days of
notification, with the Entry Profile Sheet and Judge Nomination Form that accompany each
letter. The entry fee entitles each participant to four (4) reserved ringside seats, 1 Top 20
rosette and 1 Top 20 pin, and a two-page catalog spread and one Top 20 Catalog. Letters
will be sent to both owners and co-owners. Only the Owners letter shall include a ballot.
Owners and co-owners shall decide together which judges to nominate.
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All original entry documents will be destroyed 60 days after the Event. Top 20
entry form will be placed on the GDCA website in case the physical packet is lost
in the mail. The packets will no longer be sent certified. After packets are mailed,
a follow up email will be sent to the owners to ensure the packet is received. All
Top 20 photos submitted will be returned to the Owner within 60 days of the
Event.
B. Catalog - A catalog, prepared exclusively for the Top 20 Event, will be available for
purchase just prior to the scheduled starting time of the event. Contents of the
catalog include a two-page spread highlighting each dog in the Top 20, score
sheets and judging material, a profile on each judge, and a gallery of previous Top
20 winners. Catalogs will sell for $15.00.
C.
Three digit armband numbers will be generated by a random number generator
and will be published in the Top 20 catalog. Top 20 Statistician will place each
dog’s name on the back of the armband before it is sent to the Top 20 Division
Chair so it is ready for the night of the competition. At the conclusion of the
competition, the stewards will collect the armbands to give to the accountant to
prepare the composite score, put it in sealed envelopes and have ready for the
individual owners at the awards banquet. The accountant will put each dog’s
name on the outside of its envelope. The Top 20 Winner’s envelope will be placed
in a blank envelope. Envelopes for all other participants will be placed in one
large manila envelope. The blank envelope, containing the winner’s name will be
affixed to the outside of the manila envelope. After the winner of the Top 20 is
announced, an aggregate score of all 3 judges will be given to the owner of a Top
20 contender upon their request. The score will be written on the back of the
dog’s armband. The accountant will give them out to the owners. Those not
picked up would go back with the accountant to be destroyed along with the
score sheets.
D. Prizes - The winner of the Top 20 Invitational will receive a Special Recognition
Award. In addition the first owner of record of the Top 20 Winner receives a
Gold Top 20 Pin. Each entered dog will receive a Silver/Pewter Top 20 pin and
rosette. The rosette will be inscribed with the dog’s name, the date and place of
the event, and the names of the owners and breeders. The Top 20 participants
and winner will be allowed to order additional rosettes, sterling silver pins, gold
pins (Top 20 Winner only), and trophies up to the number of actual owners of
record at the time of the event. Requests for additional or replacement pins,
trophies or rosettes must be made to the GDCA Board in writing.
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IV. General
A. Every attempt should be made to have the event in a different location than the
regular show.
B. There will be a charge of $10 for those spectators not attending the Top Twenty
Dinner.
C. All Top Twenties should be Semi-Formal; Men in business suit or Tuxedo and
women appropriately attired in Cocktail/Evening clothes.
D. Conversation should be kept at a normal level. No flash photography is permitted
until after judging is completed. Music may be played.
E. No photographs shall be taken of the entrants with the Judges until after the
Official Photographer has taken his/hers.
F. A sample form of invitation letter, entry profile sheet, judge nomination form,
judges’ score sheet, spectators’ score sheet, and judging procedure, are attached
to these Rules and Regulations.
G. The judges should sit at their station so the table is on their right. This is to
make it easier for the judge to approach the dog from the front.
H. In order to educate public about Top 20, the description of its procedure will be
published in the Top 20 catalog.
2015 Top Twenty Invitational
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