Scottish Kennel Club

SKC. Basenji

Thought this was a high quality entry. Proportions were generally good and most had that elegant, leggy look so essential. Shoulders remain a problem, pasterns are much better and feet generally ok.

Puppy D. ne

Junior D (2,1)

1st: 1676 VESCAN, Ms C & Dr D Mawali New Kid On The Block

Really good d to start. Liked his outline, v good proportions and well up on leg. Just a bit strong in head and too much loose skin in throat. Lengthy neck. Quite a good front although can firm up coming towards. Level topline. Well bent stifle with low hocks. Moved with an easy stride. RCC

Post grad d ne

Limit d ne

Open d (6,1)

This was a really good class, thought they were all of cc quality and was just a questions of balancing virtues.

1st: 1663 HARDY, Mrs D & HALLAM, Mrs P Ch Tokaji Nashville Rebel

He is leggy enough to give a pleasing outline. Liked his head, not to heavy in skull, super eye and expression, ears could be more hooded. Lengthy, crested neck. Fair front. Chest to elbow. Firm in topline. He has a v good rear. Just has a slightly longer front stride than 2. CC & BOB

2nd: 1677 WILLIAMS, Mr Gareth Jason & WRIGHT, Mr Nicholas Ch Mawali Going Four Gold

Super outline, really typy and elegant. Slightly heavier in head than 1. Strong neck. Has a well laid shoulder, pasterns could be firmer. Chest to elbow. Topline ok. Well made rear.

3rd: 1668 LEGGET, Mrs Isobel Ch Swanwite Take A Chance On Me ShCEx

Veteran d (1)

1st: 1666 JARDINE, Miss D J Woodella Hot Rod

Masc d of good proportions. Quite a strong head. Good eye shape, super ears. Medium length neck. Slightly heavy in front now. Holds a firm topline moderate rear. V good profile mover, could be tidier out and back.

S beginners d. Ne

Good citizen d.ne

Puppy b ne

Junior b (2)

1st: 1660 DUNSDON, Mrs Sarah Mawali New York New York

V promising fem b. Liked her elegant outline, well up on leg. Good head. Lovely expression. Could have better ears. She is a bit thick in neck. Chest almost to elbow, good straight front. Well sprung ribs. Lovely rear. Super profile action. RCC

2nd: 1665 HARDY, Mrs D & HALLAM, Mrs P Tokaji Memphis Belle

Liked her outline. She has a fem head. Dark eyes. Medium neck. Can stand a bit wide in front and feet could improve. Deep enough in chest. Firm topline. Nice stride.

Post grad b (3,1)

1st: 1671 STONE, Ms V L Memetuka Calamity Jane

She has quite a good outline and is fem and elegant. Good head, although a bit bold in eye. Medium neck. Pasterns and feet could be stronger. Deep chest. Moderate rear. Good profile action.

2nd: 1661 ELIOT, Mr Nigel And Dawn Orange Moon Mysterious Talisman Via Arusyan Imp

Really liked her head and has super eyes and ears. She is rather long in loin and today carrying rather too much weigh today and underline could be better. Tight tail.

Limit b (1)

1st: 1657 CASENTIERI, Ms Cj & Mr Tf The Impossible Girl Of Alchez

Elegant b nicely up on leg. Well proportioned head. Eyes could be darker. Crested neck. She is just a bit upright in pastern. Well sprung ribs. Can firm in topline. Moderate rear with low hocks. V good on the move.

Open b (5)

Not much between the first 2, both have very many virtues, not least their correct outlines and elegance.

1st: 1659 DUNSDON, Mrs Sarah Ch Mawali Four Get Me Not

She has a fem head. Lovely expression. Ears are better than 2. Lengthy neck. Quite a good front, with a deep chest. Firm in topline with a v good tail. She has a well best stifle and low hocks. Just a bit tidier in front action than 2. CC

2nd: 1664 HARDY, Mrs D & HALLAM, Mrs P Tokaji Kiss Me Kate

Liked her a lot. She has a super expression. Lengthy neck. Better feet than 1. Chest to elbow. Firm topline. Well set tail and has a v good shelf. Moderate rear.

3rd: 1669 NASH, Mrs P Ch Tokaji Moon Over Miami With Mutoko JW ShCEx OSW

Veteran b ne

S beginners b (1)

1st: 1675 STRATTON, Mrs J W Aheme Cinnamon Swirl for Justartee

Liked her proportions. She has a typical head. Neat ears. Enough neck. V moderate angulation. Well ribbed. Could carry her tail better.

Good citizen B (1)

1st: 1671 STONE, Ms V L Memetuka Calamity Jane

Jeff Horswell