Hound Association

BASENJI

Judge: Mr G A Hill

BEST OF BREED : 96 WILLIAMS, Mr Gareth Jason & WRIGHT, Mr Nicholas Ch Mawali Going Four Gold

Dog CC : 96 WILLIAMS, Mr Gareth Jason & WRIGHT, Mr Nicholas Ch Mawali Going Four Gold

Res Dog CC : 68 LEGGET, MRS ISOBEL Ch SWANWITE TAKE A CHANCE ON ME ShCEx

Bitch CC : 74 NASH, Mrs P Ch Tokaji Moon Over Miami With Mutoko JW

Res Bitch CC : 86 PAWELSKI, Mrs DARIA Anna & PAWELSKI, Mr Andrzej Zawadi Congo Atalanta at Lamesbella

Best Puppy : 95 VESCAN, Ms C & VESCAN, Dr Denisa Mawali New Kid on The Block

Best Veteran : 54 CLINTON, Miss A Ch Ir Ch Lux Ch Int Ch Westlawn Diablo Sh.CM

Best Special Beginner : 93 STRATTON, Mrs J W Aheme Cinnamon Swirl for Justartee

Class 21 PD (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 95 VESCAN, Ms C & VESCAN, Dr Denisa Mawali New Kid on The Block An ideal  sized, well grown 6 month old who has a smart quality appearance. A breed typical masculine head with an engaging expression, complimented by his correct shaped dark eyes and alert hooded ears. He is true and parallel in front, well filled in and of medium width all through. Desirable in bone and well made in body. Pleasing body proportions and having a very smart outline with moderately angled hindquarters and adequate reach of buttock. Moved freely with a true, untiring action. I note he is litter brother to my Puppy bitch winner and full brother to my Best of Breed - Best Puppy in Breed and later 4th Best Puppy in Show.

2nd: 92 STEELE, Mrs Paula Akmar Imperial Napatan a 7 month-old Tri who is lighter in frame than 1st but has all the essentials for a puppy of his age. Pleasing body proportions length to height, presenting a very satisfying overall outline. Attractive head and expression, head set well on a good length, graceful neck. True in front but not settled in forward action on the move.

3rd: 87 RIX, Miss J Woodella Am Oan Ma Way At Gooses

Class 22 YD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 49 CASENTIERI, Mrs DP & Mrs J Alchez Guava Nice Day a compact well bodied 19 month old male who has a pleasing head shape although would prefer more characteristic wrinkle. True and finely boned in front. Well covered body with pleasing spring and ribbing. Would prefer more tightly curled tail and more defined bend of stifle. Moved freely with good width rear action but needing to be more precise in front action.

Class 24 PGD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 53 CASENTIERI, Ms CJ & Mr T F Alchez Best Life TAF a spirited 19-month-old lightly built tri who has a well-shaped, well-proportioned head and an alert expression. True in front, pleasing spring and ribbing, close coupled firm back with good reach of buttock and moderate angulation of hindquarters. Moved really well with a straight long striding action.

Class 25 LD (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 89 SANDFORD, Miss Molly Catriona Memetuka Hot N'spicy At Ankadziwana a well-constructed 4½-year-old who has a balanced, well-proportioned appearance. He has a masculine, breed typical, stylish head, pleasing ears and neck shape and pleasing head carriage. Strong in body with a firm level top line; True front with fine bone and stands on sound legs and feet. I would prefer a tighter curl of tail; adequate reach of buttock. Moved out with a good extended front action but unsettled rear action.

Class 26 OD (8 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 96 WILLIAMS, Mr Gareth Jason & WRIGHT, Mr Nicholas Ch Mawali Going Four Gold  an impressive 2½-years-old  male who excelled in profile both standing and on the move. Handsome, breed typical head of medium width with smooth transition of skull into his muzzle and excellent parallel head planes. He has a proud, confident head carriage set on a strong, crested, good length neck flowing smoothly into shoulders. Noteworthy make, proportions and shape of body with pleasing spring and depth of chest. Ideal height to length proportions; close coupled. Firm, level top line, with ideal reach of buttock. He moved with effortless action and desirable true, extension in front and impressive side gait. He was more controlled in forward action than 2nd. My dog CC and Best of Breed winner and later Best in Show 3.

2nd: 68 LEGGET, MRS ISOBEL Ch SWANWITE TAKE A CHANCE ON ME ShCEx ) a shapely, well bodied nearly 4½-year-old mature male who has a pleasing head both in shape and proportions. Handsome in head and attentive in expression. Head set on shapely neck of proportional length. True, fine boned front with pleasing flexible pasterns. Well covered body across the loin with pleasing spring and ribbing. Preferred his side profile and side gait to 3rd. Free and easy movement with good width rear action but needing to be more settled in front. My Reserve Dog CC winner.

3rd: 48 CARRINGTON, Mrs Ashley & CARRINGTON, Mr Nicholas Ch Bushwacker Oceans Eleven

Class 27 VD (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 54 CLINTON, Miss A Ch Ir Ch Lux Ch Int Ch Westlawn Diablo Sh.CM an elegant top-quality 8½-year-old tri male who has a striking side profile both standing and moving in side gait. He has well defined, clean lines and an impressive look. Handsome head, nobly carried on a desirable arched, proportional length neck. Pleasing in front and forequarters, close coupled and firm in body with loin forming a definite waist. An elegant male who is effortless and graceful in side gait. A real challenger for the Reserve Dog CC. Best Veteran in Breed.

2nd: 82 PALUBICKI, Miss Janette Ch Woodella True Song a compact well bodied 9½-year-old tri male who is similar in style to 1st. He is smart in appearance and is of pleasing proportions and balance. Masculine and breed typical in head shape and expression. Head set on a good length, elegant neck. True and finely boned in front, mature in body with pleasing spring and ribbing. In profile he presents a breed typical picture. Let himself down on the move.

3rd: 63 JARDINE, Miss D J Woodella Hot Rod

Class 28 PB (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 58 DUNSDON, Mrs Sarah Mawali New York New York litter sister to my Best Puppy in Breed and full sister to my Best of Breed winner. She is a well grown 6 month old red/white with many of the merits of her brother applicable to her. She is eye-catching in appearance both in standing profile and side gait. Smart head of pleasing shape and proportions; excellent make and shape. Moves really well although in the puppy challenge she had to give way to her brother’s more controlled action.

2nd: 55 CLINTON, Miss A Akmar Napatan Gold For Westlawn a 7 month-old tri who has clean lines and a smart appearance. Attractive in profile both standing and on the move. Feminine, typy head and alert expression. True enough in front although preferred the forequarters of 1st, fine in bone . short back with a firm level topline. Moderate hindquarters of pleasing width. Moved with a free and easy action needing to be tighter in front but has good rear action.                                                                                                                         

3rd: 56 CVIRKIENE, Mrs Inga Catuma Xuta Tabangwa

Class 29 YB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 52 CASENTIERI, Ms CJ & Mr T F The Impossible Girl of Alchez a 14-month-old petit, tri who is striking and elegant in appearance. Feminine, breed typical head and obviously feminine in overall look. She is true in front, has pleasing body both in make and shape. Short coupled, firm level top-line and having pleasing reach of buttock. Moved well with true forward action and free good width drive behind.

Class 30 SBB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 93 STRATTON, Mrs J W Aheme Cinnamon Swirl for Justartee a 2½-year-old red having quality of type and an attractive profile when standing naturally. Needs to settle to give of her best. Pleasing in head and ears which I preferred to 2nd. She has a true front with adequate angles front and rear. Pleasing firm body having clean lines with a short and strong in topline. Feminine, breed typical head shape and carriage. Moved with true action in front and behind. Better mover in this class.                                                                                                                                        

2nd: 94 CARLESS, Mrs Jo Jenbasi Stargazer a feminine 19-month-old brindle who is light in stature. Satisfying in head shape although her low set ears detracted from her expression. Pleasing body although tended to lose her topline. Moved with purpose and a free action.

Class 31 PGB (5 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 86 PAWELSKI, Mrs DARIA Anna & PAWELSKI, Mr Andrzej Zawadi Congo Atalanta at Lamesbella an impressive, well-constructed tri rising 2½-year-old feminine, shapely bitch. True, well-constructed front assembly with good length pasterns and tight feet. Attractive, shapely head of ideal proportions, set on a strong crested neck of pleasing length; well-made body, firm topline, short enough and closely coupled. A quality bitch with nothing in exaggeration. Preferred her body profile and better movement coming and going to 2nd and 3rd. She well deserved acknowledgment of her quality and I was pleased to award her the Reserve Bitch CC.

2nd: 51 CASENTIERI, Ms CJ & Mr T F Alchez Koko Kola a lighter framed 2½-year old b/w has a pleasing overall appearance being of pleasing size, proportions and balanced front/rear. Preferred her head and chiselling under the eyes to 3rd. Free moving but needing to settle in rear action.                                                                                                                                        

3rd: 84 PAWELSKI, Mrs DARIA Anna & PAWELSKI, Mr Andrzej Ceres z Gremlinkowa at Lamesbella (IMP. POL)

Class 32 LB (7 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 69 LINDSEY, Mrs Mihaela & LINDSEY, Mr I T Shyllar Crowned To Lead for Tykin a full bodied mature 4 -year-old red who won this class on movement. Pleasing overall profile. True front but feet could be tighter, one who needs to be stood out over the ground. Free, effortless, swinging striding movement.

2nd: 80 OORLOFF, Mr Rohan Conrad Shyllar Rapt in Gold a very attractive, smart looking 3½-year-old red who has such a pleasing side profile. Attractive head set on a good length, strong neck, well made in bone and body. Would prefer more obvious shelf and tighter tail. Free, easy movement.

3rd: 83 PALUBICKI, Miss Janette Nganga's Princess Snow White (Imp Swe)

Class 33 OB (9 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 74 NASH, Mrs P Ch Tokaji Moon Over Miami With Mutoko JW a top quality tricolour bitch, in her prime and shown in super condition and giving of her best. She has elegance and possesses all the breed and conformation qualities in excess. Soundly constructed, attractive head with ideal size and shaped hooded ears. Pleasing body height to length proportions, sound front and rear. A real eyecatcher standing but also pleases with her easy movement in side gait desired in the breed. My Bitch CC winner but had to give way to a top quality male the challenge for Best of Breed.

2nd: 61 HARDY, Mrs D & HALLAM, Mrs P Tokaji Kiss Me Kate a 2½-year-old tri who shares many of the conformation and breed qualities as 1st; she is striking in overall appearance and has an athletic look especially in side profile and gait. Not as settled or precise in front as 1st both standing and moving viewed front-on. Attractive head and alert in expression, body of pleasing make and shape with ideal spring, firmness of body and hindquarters. A free and purposeful mover; just not settled in front action today.

3rd: 50 CASENTIERI, Ms CJ & Mr T F Zvezdny Alliance Genie In A Bottle (Imp Ukr)

Class 34 VB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 78 NICHOLLS, Mr & Mrs Carl & Julie Woodella Devil Wears Prada For Shyllar an 8½-year-old red who has an impressive body construction and is in commendable condition. Pleasing shaped and proportioned head; strong in muzzle with strong depth of underjaw. True in front, feet could be tighter, mature, firm, well covered body, level top-line and moderate hindquarters. Moved with a free, easy action although needing to settle in front.   

JUDGE: GRAHAM HILL