2026 CHINOOK SPECIALTY AT THE NATIONAL DOG SHOW IN OAKS, PA
The information is up and registration open for the CCA Specialty and the National Dog Show at Oaks, PA in November. Please see the attached PDF for registration forms and information. The Philadelphia Kennel Club has options for rooms. Many members have stayed at the Homewood Suites by Hilton and enjoyed having a small kitchen. The click here for the link to the accommodation options. We will be planning a gathering one night for any members coming in for the show.
2026 WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW
Congratulations to all of the Chinooks that qualified and competed at the 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Our breed was beautifully represented! A special congratulations to Best of Breed - GCH CH Platform's Dumbledore's Army BCAT CGCA CGCU TKN (aka Lewis). Lewis won Best of Breed in both 2025 and 2026!
Chinook
Judge: Mrs. Sandra Pretari Hickson
Best of Breed: GCH CH Platform’s Dumbledore’s Army BCAT CGCA CGCU TKN
Best of Opposite Sex: GCH CH Nittany’s Greene Time Keeper
Select Dog: GCHB CH Desert Sol Cole Illahee CGCA CGCU
Select Bitch: GCHB CH Forever Greene Fly Me To The Moon
Award of Merit: GCH CH Frontier Tamanawas Tukamonuk RI FDC CGC TKN ATT
Chinook
Judge: Mrs. Sandra Pretari Hickson
Best of Breed: GCH CH Platform’s Dumbledore’s Army BCAT CGCA CGCU TKN
Best of Opposite Sex: GCH CH Nittany’s Greene Time Keeper
Select Dog: GCHB CH Desert Sol Cole Illahee CGCA CGCU
Select Bitch: GCHB CH Forever Greene Fly Me To The Moon
Award of Merit: GCH CH Frontier Tamanawas Tukamonuk RI FDC CGC TKN ATT
THE 2025 ROYAL CANIN AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW
Congratulations to GCH CH DESERT SOL COLEILLAHEE ( Coulee) who received GROUP 3 Wednesday Night in the strong working group line-up. Coulee defeated over 414 working dogs that day! Go Chinooks!!!!
TUESDAY, 12/09/25
CHINOOKS, VETERAN 7 YEARS & OVER BITCHES
GCHB FOREVER GREENE FLY ME TO THE MOON WS 50941602 07-30-15
By Granite Hill Winnipesaukee - CH- Forever Greene Qannik, CM,CD,RN,NA,NAJ,NF
Owner: Kirsten Ludwig, Dennis Ludwig, Alexander Ludwig, & Virginia Burrell, Alton Bay, NH
Breeder: Patricia Richards
CHINOOKS, BEST OF BREED COMPETITION
GCH CH DESERT SOL COLEILLAHEE CGC WS 76549901 02-19-22
By Gateway Shatoolik - Desert Sol Myka CGC
Dog Owner: Ashlee Bryan & Kristy Jolly & Steve Showalter, Puyallup, WA
Breeder: Kristy Jolly
GCHB FOREVER GREENE FLY ME TO THE MOON WS 50941602 07-30-15
By Granite Hill Winnipesaukee - CH- Forever Greene Qannik, CM,CD,RN,NA,NAJ,NF
Owner: Kirsten Ludwig, Dennis Ludwig, Alexander Ludwig, & Virginia Burrell, Alton Bay, NH
Breeder: Patricia Richards
GCN NITTANY'S GREENE TIME KEEPER WS 73980604 08-30-21
By Spook Nook Wildwood Solo Hawkins CGCU TKN - Forever Greene Fly Me To The Moon, Bitch
Owner: Jan Petit & Virginia Burrell & Ed K. Roczniak Jr. & Patti Richards, Danville, NH
Breeder: Kirsten Ludwig & Dennis Ludwig
CHINOOKS. OWNER-HANDLED BEST OF BREED ELIGIBLE
GCH CH DESERT SOL COLEILLAHEE CGC WS 76549901 02-19-22
By Gateway Shatoolik - Desert Sol Myka CGC
Dog Owner: Ashlee Bryan & Kristy Jolly & Steve Showalter, Puyallup, WA
Breeder: Kristy Jolly
GCHB FOREVER GREENE FLY ME TO THE MOON WS 50941602 07-30-15
By Granite Hill Winnipesaukee - CH- Forever Greene Qannik, CM,CD,RN,NA,NAJ,NF
Owner: Kirsten Ludwig, Dennis Ludwig, Alexander Ludwig, & Virginia Burrell, Alton Bay, NH
Breeder: Patricia Richards
WEDNESDAY, 12/10/25
CHINOOKS, VETERAN 7 YEARS & OVER BITCHES
GCHB FOREVER GREENE FLY ME TO THE MOON WS 50941602 07-30-15
By Granite Hill Winnipesaukee - CH- Forever Greene Qannik, CM,CD,RN,NA,NAJ,NF
Owner: Kirsten Ludwig, Dennis Ludwig, Alexander Ludwig, & Virginia Burrell, Alton Bay, NH
Breeder: Patricia Richards
CHINOOKS, BEST OF BREED COMPETITION
GCH CH DESERT SOL COLEILLAHEE CGC WS 76549901 02-19-22
By Gateway Shatoolik - Desert Sol Myka CGC
Dog Owner: Ashlee Bryan & Kristy Jolly & Steve Showalter, Puyallup, WA
Breeder: Kristy Jolly
GCHB FOREVER GREENE FLY ME TO THE MOON WS 50941602 07-30-15
By Granite Hill Winnipesaukee - CH- Forever Greene Qannik, CM,CD,RN,NA,NAJ,NF
Owner: Kirsten Ludwig, Dennis Ludwig, Alexander Ludwig, & Virginia Burrell, Alton Bay, NH
Breeder: Patricia Richards
GCN NITTANY'S GREENE TIME KEEPER WS 73980604 08-30-21
By Spook Nook Wildwood Solo Hawkins CGCU TKN - Forever Greene Fly Me To The Moon, Bitch
Owner: Jan Petit & Virginia Burrell & Ed K. Roczniak Jr. & Patti Richards, Danville, NH
Breeder: Kirsten Ludwig & Dennis Ludwig
CHINOOKS. OWNER-HANDLED BEST OF BREED ELIGIBLE
GCH CH DESERT SOL COLEILLAHEE CGC WS 76549901 02-19-22
By Gateway Shatoolik - Desert Sol Myka CGC
Dog Owner: Ashlee Bryan & Kristy Jolly & Steve Showalter, Puyallup, WA
Breeder: Kristy Jolly
GCHB FOREVER GREENE FLY ME TO THE MOON WS 50941602 07-30-15
By Granite Hill Winnipesaukee - CH- Forever Greene Qannik, CM,CD,RN,NA,NAJ,NF
Owner: Kirsten Ludwig, Dennis Ludwig, Alexander Ludwig, & Virginia Burrell, Alton Bay, NH
Breeder: Patricia Richards
THURSDAY, 12/11/25
CHINOOKS, VETERAN 7 YEARS & OVER BITCHES
GCHB FOREVER GREENE FLY ME TO THE MOON WS 50941602 07-30-15
By Granite Hill Winnipesaukee - CH- Forever Greene Qannik, CM,CD,RN,NA,NAJ,NF
Owner: Kirsten Ludwig, Dennis Ludwig, Alexander Ludwig, & Virginia Burrell, Alton Bay, NH
Breeder: Patricia Richards
CHINOOKS, BEST OF BREED COMPETITION
GCH CH DESERT SOL COLEILLAHEE CGC WS 76549901 02-19-22
By Gateway Shatoolik - Desert Sol Myka CGC
Dog Owner: Ashlee Bryan & Kristy Jolly & Steve Showalter, Puyallup, WA
Breeder: Kristy Jolly
GCHB FOREVER GREENE FLY ME TO THE MOON WS 50941602 07-30-15
By Granite Hill Winnipesaukee - CH- Forever Greene Qannik, CM,CD,RN,NA,NAJ,NF
Owner: Kirsten Ludwig, Dennis Ludwig, Alexander Ludwig, & Virginia Burrell, Alton Bay, NH
Breeder: Patricia Richards
CH FRONTIER TAMANAWAS TUKAMONUK RI FDC CGC TKN ATT WS 82049602 05-28-23
By Metolius Hercules Mulligan - Rain Mountain Nova Of Frontier CGC.
Dog Owner: Kathryn Dunscomb & Susan Fletcher, Happy Valley, OR 97086
Breeder: Susan Fletcher
GCN NITTANY'S GREENE TIME KEEPER WS 73980604 08-30-21
By Spook Nook Wildwood Solo Hawkins CGCU TKN - Forever Greene Fly Me To The Moon, Bitch
Owner: Jan Petit & Virginia Burrell & Ed K. Roczniak Jr. & Patti Richards, Danville, NH
Breeder: Kirsten Ludwig & Dennis Ludwig
CHINOOKS. OWNER-HANDLED BEST OF BREED ELIGIBLE
GCH CH DESERT SOL COLEILLAHEE CGC WS 76549901 02-19-22
By Gateway Shatoolik - Desert Sol Myka CGC
Dog Owner: Ashlee Bryan & Kristy Jolly & Steve Showalter, Puyallup, WA
Breeder: Kristy Jolly
GCHB FOREVER GREENE FLY ME TO THE MOON WS 50941602 07-30-15
By Granite Hill Winnipesaukee - CH- Forever Greene Qannik, CM,CD,RN,NA,NAJ,NF
Owner: Kirsten Ludwig, Dennis Ludwig, Alexander Ludwig, & Virginia Burrell, Alton Bay, NH
Breeder: Patricia Richards
CH FRONTIER TAMANAWAS TUKAMONUK RI FDC CGC TKN ATT WS 82049602 05-28-23
By Metolius Hercules Mulligan - Rain Mountain Nova Of Frontier CGC.
Dog Owner: Kathryn Dunscomb & Susan Fletcher, Happy Valley, OR 97086
Breeder: Susan Fletcher
CHINOOKS, VETERAN 7 YEARS & OVER BITCHES
GCHB FOREVER GREENE FLY ME TO THE MOON WS 50941602 07-30-15
By Granite Hill Winnipesaukee - CH- Forever Greene Qannik, CM,CD,RN,NA,NAJ,NF
Owner: Kirsten Ludwig, Dennis Ludwig, Alexander Ludwig, & Virginia Burrell, Alton Bay, NH
Breeder: Patricia Richards
CHINOOKS, BEST OF BREED COMPETITION
GCH CH DESERT SOL COLEILLAHEE CGC WS 76549901 02-19-22
By Gateway Shatoolik - Desert Sol Myka CGC
Dog Owner: Ashlee Bryan & Kristy Jolly & Steve Showalter, Puyallup, WA
Breeder: Kristy Jolly
GCHB FOREVER GREENE FLY ME TO THE MOON WS 50941602 07-30-15
By Granite Hill Winnipesaukee - CH- Forever Greene Qannik, CM,CD,RN,NA,NAJ,NF
Owner: Kirsten Ludwig, Dennis Ludwig, Alexander Ludwig, & Virginia Burrell, Alton Bay, NH
Breeder: Patricia Richards
GCN NITTANY'S GREENE TIME KEEPER WS 73980604 08-30-21
By Spook Nook Wildwood Solo Hawkins CGCU TKN - Forever Greene Fly Me To The Moon, Bitch
Owner: Jan Petit & Virginia Burrell & Ed K. Roczniak Jr. & Patti Richards, Danville, NH
Breeder: Kirsten Ludwig & Dennis Ludwig
CHINOOKS. OWNER-HANDLED BEST OF BREED ELIGIBLE
GCH CH DESERT SOL COLEILLAHEE CGC WS 76549901 02-19-22
By Gateway Shatoolik - Desert Sol Myka CGC
Dog Owner: Ashlee Bryan & Kristy Jolly & Steve Showalter, Puyallup, WA
Breeder: Kristy Jolly
GCHB FOREVER GREENE FLY ME TO THE MOON WS 50941602 07-30-15
By Granite Hill Winnipesaukee - CH- Forever Greene Qannik, CM,CD,RN,NA,NAJ,NF
Owner: Kirsten Ludwig, Dennis Ludwig, Alexander Ludwig, & Virginia Burrell, Alton Bay, NH
Breeder: Patricia Richards
WEDNESDAY, 12/10/25
CHINOOKS, VETERAN 7 YEARS & OVER BITCHES
GCHB FOREVER GREENE FLY ME TO THE MOON WS 50941602 07-30-15
By Granite Hill Winnipesaukee - CH- Forever Greene Qannik, CM,CD,RN,NA,NAJ,NF
Owner: Kirsten Ludwig, Dennis Ludwig, Alexander Ludwig, & Virginia Burrell, Alton Bay, NH
Breeder: Patricia Richards
CHINOOKS, BEST OF BREED COMPETITION
GCH CH DESERT SOL COLEILLAHEE CGC WS 76549901 02-19-22
By Gateway Shatoolik - Desert Sol Myka CGC
Dog Owner: Ashlee Bryan & Kristy Jolly & Steve Showalter, Puyallup, WA
Breeder: Kristy Jolly
GCHB FOREVER GREENE FLY ME TO THE MOON WS 50941602 07-30-15
By Granite Hill Winnipesaukee - CH- Forever Greene Qannik, CM,CD,RN,NA,NAJ,NF
Owner: Kirsten Ludwig, Dennis Ludwig, Alexander Ludwig, & Virginia Burrell, Alton Bay, NH
Breeder: Patricia Richards
GCN NITTANY'S GREENE TIME KEEPER WS 73980604 08-30-21
By Spook Nook Wildwood Solo Hawkins CGCU TKN - Forever Greene Fly Me To The Moon, Bitch
Owner: Jan Petit & Virginia Burrell & Ed K. Roczniak Jr. & Patti Richards, Danville, NH
Breeder: Kirsten Ludwig & Dennis Ludwig
CHINOOKS. OWNER-HANDLED BEST OF BREED ELIGIBLE
GCH CH DESERT SOL COLEILLAHEE CGC WS 76549901 02-19-22
By Gateway Shatoolik - Desert Sol Myka CGC
Dog Owner: Ashlee Bryan & Kristy Jolly & Steve Showalter, Puyallup, WA
Breeder: Kristy Jolly
GCHB FOREVER GREENE FLY ME TO THE MOON WS 50941602 07-30-15
By Granite Hill Winnipesaukee - CH- Forever Greene Qannik, CM,CD,RN,NA,NAJ,NF
Owner: Kirsten Ludwig, Dennis Ludwig, Alexander Ludwig, & Virginia Burrell, Alton Bay, NH
Breeder: Patricia Richards
THURSDAY, 12/11/25
CHINOOKS, VETERAN 7 YEARS & OVER BITCHES
GCHB FOREVER GREENE FLY ME TO THE MOON WS 50941602 07-30-15
By Granite Hill Winnipesaukee - CH- Forever Greene Qannik, CM,CD,RN,NA,NAJ,NF
Owner: Kirsten Ludwig, Dennis Ludwig, Alexander Ludwig, & Virginia Burrell, Alton Bay, NH
Breeder: Patricia Richards
CHINOOKS, BEST OF BREED COMPETITION
GCH CH DESERT SOL COLEILLAHEE CGC WS 76549901 02-19-22
By Gateway Shatoolik - Desert Sol Myka CGC
Dog Owner: Ashlee Bryan & Kristy Jolly & Steve Showalter, Puyallup, WA
Breeder: Kristy Jolly
GCHB FOREVER GREENE FLY ME TO THE MOON WS 50941602 07-30-15
By Granite Hill Winnipesaukee - CH- Forever Greene Qannik, CM,CD,RN,NA,NAJ,NF
Owner: Kirsten Ludwig, Dennis Ludwig, Alexander Ludwig, & Virginia Burrell, Alton Bay, NH
Breeder: Patricia Richards
CH FRONTIER TAMANAWAS TUKAMONUK RI FDC CGC TKN ATT WS 82049602 05-28-23
By Metolius Hercules Mulligan - Rain Mountain Nova Of Frontier CGC.
Dog Owner: Kathryn Dunscomb & Susan Fletcher, Happy Valley, OR 97086
Breeder: Susan Fletcher
GCN NITTANY'S GREENE TIME KEEPER WS 73980604 08-30-21
By Spook Nook Wildwood Solo Hawkins CGCU TKN - Forever Greene Fly Me To The Moon, Bitch
Owner: Jan Petit & Virginia Burrell & Ed K. Roczniak Jr. & Patti Richards, Danville, NH
Breeder: Kirsten Ludwig & Dennis Ludwig
CHINOOKS. OWNER-HANDLED BEST OF BREED ELIGIBLE
GCH CH DESERT SOL COLEILLAHEE CGC WS 76549901 02-19-22
By Gateway Shatoolik - Desert Sol Myka CGC
Dog Owner: Ashlee Bryan & Kristy Jolly & Steve Showalter, Puyallup, WA
Breeder: Kristy Jolly
GCHB FOREVER GREENE FLY ME TO THE MOON WS 50941602 07-30-15
By Granite Hill Winnipesaukee - CH- Forever Greene Qannik, CM,CD,RN,NA,NAJ,NF
Owner: Kirsten Ludwig, Dennis Ludwig, Alexander Ludwig, & Virginia Burrell, Alton Bay, NH
Breeder: Patricia Richards
CH FRONTIER TAMANAWAS TUKAMONUK RI FDC CGC TKN ATT WS 82049602 05-28-23
By Metolius Hercules Mulligan - Rain Mountain Nova Of Frontier CGC.
Dog Owner: Kathryn Dunscomb & Susan Fletcher, Happy Valley, OR 97086
Breeder: Susan Fletcher
THE 2025 NATIONAL DOG SHOW
Four Chinooks and their owners/handlers competed in the 2025 National Dog Show in Oaks, Pennsylvania. In attendance were:
GCH Forever Green Iglaak Perry with owner/handler Shelly Londer
GCH Forever Greene Nahla with owner/handler Patti Richards
GCHB Forever Greened Fly Me to the Moon Serenade with owner/handler Kirsten Ludwig
GCH Nittany's Greene Time Keeper Caoimhe with owner/handler Virginia Burrell
Thousands attended and our Chinooks were excellent ambassadors for the breed. Many people stopped to ask questions and learn more about Chinooks.
THURSDAY'S WINNERS:
GCHB Forever Greened Fly Me to the Moon Serenade Best of Breed
GCH Forever Green Iglaak Perry Best Opposite Sex
GCH Nittany's Greene Time Keeper Caoimhe Select
FRIDAY'S WINNERS:
GCH Nittany's Greene Time Keeper Caoimhe Best of Breed
GCH Forever Green Iglaak Perry Best Opposite Sex
GCHB Forever Greened Fly Me to the Moon Serenade Select
SATURDAY'S WINNERS:
GCH Forever Green Iglaak Perry Best of Breed
GCH Nittany's Greene Time Keeper Caoimhe Best Opposite Sex
GCHB Forever Greened Fly Me to the Moon Serenade Select
SUNDAY'S WINNERS:
GCH Nittany's Greene Time Keeper Caoimhe Best of Breed
GCH Forever Green Iglaak Perry Best Opposite Sex
GCHB Forever Greened Fly Me to the Moon Serenade Select
GCH Forever Green Iglaak Perry with owner/handler Shelly Londer
GCH Forever Greene Nahla with owner/handler Patti Richards
GCHB Forever Greened Fly Me to the Moon Serenade with owner/handler Kirsten Ludwig
GCH Nittany's Greene Time Keeper Caoimhe with owner/handler Virginia Burrell
Thousands attended and our Chinooks were excellent ambassadors for the breed. Many people stopped to ask questions and learn more about Chinooks.
THURSDAY'S WINNERS:
GCHB Forever Greened Fly Me to the Moon Serenade Best of Breed
GCH Forever Green Iglaak Perry Best Opposite Sex
GCH Nittany's Greene Time Keeper Caoimhe Select
FRIDAY'S WINNERS:
GCH Nittany's Greene Time Keeper Caoimhe Best of Breed
GCH Forever Green Iglaak Perry Best Opposite Sex
GCHB Forever Greened Fly Me to the Moon Serenade Select
SATURDAY'S WINNERS:
GCH Forever Green Iglaak Perry Best of Breed
GCH Nittany's Greene Time Keeper Caoimhe Best Opposite Sex
GCHB Forever Greened Fly Me to the Moon Serenade Select
SUNDAY'S WINNERS:
GCH Nittany's Greene Time Keeper Caoimhe Best of Breed
GCH Forever Green Iglaak Perry Best Opposite Sex
GCHB Forever Greened Fly Me to the Moon Serenade Select
2025 WESTMINSTER DOG SHOW
Congratulations to all of the Chinooks that qualified and competed at the 2025 Westminster Dog Show.
Best of Breed - GCH CH Platform's Dumbledore's Army CGC TKN
BreederAnastasia Logan & Carie Taylor
OwnerMichael Schmidt & Anastasia Logan
SireDesert Sol Pancho
Dam
CH Rain Mountain Sapata Song RN BCAT CGC TKIOB
Best of Opposite Sex - CH Nittany's Greene Time Keeper
BreederKirsten I Ludwig & Dennis Ludwig
OwnerJan Petit & Virginia Burrell & Ed J Roczniak Jr & Patti Richards
SireSpook Nook Wildwood Solo Hawkins CGCU TKN
DamForever Greene Fly Me To The Moon
Select Dog - GCH CH Desert Sol Cole Illahee CGC
BreederKristy Jolly
OwnerAshlee Bryan & Kristy Jolly & Steve Showalter
SireGateway Shaktoolik
DamDesert Sol Myka CGC
Select Bitch - GCH CH Forever Greene Fly Me To The Moon
BreederPatricia Richards
OwnerKirsten Ludwig & Dennis Ludwig & Alexander Ludwig & Virginia Burrell
SireGranite Hill Winnipesaukee
DamCH Forever Greene Qannik CM CD RN NA NAJ NF
BreederAnastasia Logan & Carie Taylor
OwnerMichael Schmidt & Anastasia Logan
SireDesert Sol Pancho
Dam
CH Rain Mountain Sapata Song RN BCAT CGC TKIOB
Best of Opposite Sex - CH Nittany's Greene Time Keeper
BreederKirsten I Ludwig & Dennis Ludwig
OwnerJan Petit & Virginia Burrell & Ed J Roczniak Jr & Patti Richards
SireSpook Nook Wildwood Solo Hawkins CGCU TKN
DamForever Greene Fly Me To The Moon
Select Dog - GCH CH Desert Sol Cole Illahee CGC
BreederKristy Jolly
OwnerAshlee Bryan & Kristy Jolly & Steve Showalter
SireGateway Shaktoolik
DamDesert Sol Myka CGC
Select Bitch - GCH CH Forever Greene Fly Me To The Moon
BreederPatricia Richards
OwnerKirsten Ludwig & Dennis Ludwig & Alexander Ludwig & Virginia Burrell
SireGranite Hill Winnipesaukee
DamCH Forever Greene Qannik CM CD RN NA NAJ NF
2024 ROYAL CANIN AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
NOHS Finals:
BOB GRCH Forever Greene Fly Me To The Moon (Serenade) owners Kiersten Ludwig, Dennis Ludwig, Alex Ludwig
BOS GRCH Desert Sol Col Illahee (Coulee) owners Ashley Bray, Kristy Jolly, Steve Showalter
CHINOOK CLUB OF AMERICA NATIONAL SPECIALTY
BOB GRCHB Forever Greene Iglaak Perry (Perry) owner Shelly Londer
BOS CH Mystic Pond Katyaaq (Kiana) owner Daniela Metz
Select Dog GRCH Desert Sol Col Illahee (Coulee) owners Ashley Bryan, Kristy Jolly, Steve Showalter
Select Bitch GRCH Forever Greene Fly Me To The Moon (Serenade) owners Kiersten Ludwig, Dennis Ludwig, Alex Ludwig
Royal Canon AKC National Championship
BOB GRCH Forever Greene Fly Me To The Moon (Serenade) owners Kiersten Ludwig, Dennis Ludwig, Alex Ludwig
BOS GRCH Desert Sol Col Illahee (Coulee) owners Ashley Bryan, Kristy Jolly, Stever Showalter
Select Bitch CH Nittany's Greene Time Keeper (Caoimhe) owners Patti Richards, Virginia Burrell
AWM CH Platform's Predict This (Divi) owners Meredith Maps, Anastasia Logan
